The Message Behind Firewatch

Really enjoyed this. I watched a let's play of Firewatch when it first came out, and it really struck me for some of the same reasons as you - there wasn't a big, epic fight, just the intersections of very human stories with very human tragedies.

man this guy has amazing commentary and a amazing way at setting the tone with just about anything he talks about. This dude deserves more subs.

I’m actually glad that I played the game through a second time. The first time I was so concerned about having to travel ALL the way across the stupid map and making it around the map in a timely manner because I thought my tasks were time-sensitive, I didn’t immerse myself as much as I should have and didn’t pay as much attention to the documents as I should have. The game provides you with EVERY SINGLE clue you need to be able to understand the ending. If you just listen…

You've given me something to think about. I've played a decent amount of games in my life but when I think back, you're right- the ones that have a message that I was able to absorb are the most memorable. Makes me think a little bit more about what kind of things I'll partake in in the future. Not that games that are just there to be fun are bad, but maybe cutting some of those out would make me spend time in a little more worthwhile ways. I'm also going to try to be a bit more introspective about why I spend as much time as I do gaming. I forget that games are ways of escaping real life...

I love your channel man you deserve waaaay more subs

The real sad part of firewatch was when Markiplier dropped Forrest Byrnns

I also thought at first it was Julia! What I loved about the game throughout the game, it causes fear of something that is not abstract, fear of the unknown! Who knows a lot about you! Who has physically interfered with your suspicions! It's just smart writing !!!

This is amazing. You're amazing at looking at things from a different view. A truly fantastic video. Can't wait to see more.

Yep this video was amazing. I had a vague feeling that I was similar to Henry in my desire to escape everything for a short while. And that explains the almost anti-climactic type feeling ending of the game as well. Excellently put together here.

Just stumbled upon this vid but you spoke to me and earned a sub. Keep up the good work.

I just found your channel but I really enjoy the analysis you put into your videos. You deserve a lot more attention bc I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve watched. I hope to see more in the future!

So professionally done and well made, amazing videos man, good job, I hope you keep going with these kinda videos

I remember watching jacksepticeye and markiplier play this game years ago, I must have been 12 or 13. I didn't own a lot of games at that point so I never played, but I remember being completely obsessed and watching every play through I could find, it's still one of the series that I go rewatch when I'm feeling nostalgic. It's a gorgeous game that I really should buy and play myself someday. although I guess I've spoiled everything again lol but I had to watch

Man, this hit pretty close to home. I've been playing video games a lot more over the past couple of years as I've been getting bored and frustrated IRL. Guess I need to consider whether that's really helping. I finally got round to paying Firewatch as a break from the usual action games I generally play, and I loved it. I'll be looking for more of this type of immersive game to break up my habits. Thanks for the video.

This is a brilliant commentary, well done! You mention in your video about the games that will stay in your memory because they had something to say. Well, your video will stay in my memory because it’s one of the rare YouTube videos that had something to say. Thank you

Only just finally played the game for the first time the other day, and knew today I needed to take time to look into some videos really delving into it, haha

This is the best walking sim game I’ve ever played. I think about this game all the time; there’s nothing quite like it to me. I love the story, the setting, everything about it. It really needs to be experienced

this has got to be one of the best looks at firewatch that i have ever seen. I Myself have invested 58 hours into playing the game. everything your saying is entirely right. This is just a really brilliant game. No Wonder their making a movie about it. It is a crime that this video doesnt have a minimum of 100 comments, 100 likes, and 1000 views

I wasn't disappointed I enjoy more artistic games, and I was expecting a walking simulator, and it was more interactive than I expected. I was expecting mostly just walking, not climbing, or all the tasks, but it wasn't annoying even when I got lost over and over because I got lost a lot and I'm so oblivious that I couldn't see the last board and went off to find it and it may have taken maybe 15 or 20 minutes I'm not even sure but it was more enjoyable than a lot games I have played in a while.

I am playing this game after like 5 years and I will tell everyone who wants to play a amazing game with story and things to think afterwards (like the women working with Ned or Ned actually killing his own son and many more) This is a great game.... Hope they make a movie or something! Amazing!