Gamespot: “In a genre currently dominated by decision-driven narratives in the style of Telltale’s Walking Dead games, Firewatch actually manages to innovate.”
The Guardian: …Expect plenty of creepy atmosphere.
Motherboard: …a mysterious and unique looking adventure…
Wired: All you really need to know about this first-person adventure game is that it’s written by Jake Rodkin and Sean Vanaman, who penned the moving story for Telltale Games’ breakout hit The Walking Dead. If you need to know more, it’s about a man alone in the forests of Wyoming with only a voice in a walkie-talkie as his companion. Oh, and the visual design is by Olly Moss. OK, now you should know why it’s on [our list].
The AV Club:… has the potential to deliver some real emotional heft…
PC World: Two things you need to know about Firewatch…It’s gorgeous… as far as indie games go, this one’s got an all-star crew…
PC Advisor: Firewatch is an upcoming first-person adventure game with a scary twist.
twinfinite: The combination of branching dialogue, well-acted characters, and intriguing story will make this game an immediate hit.