Firewatch

Enjoyable story, somewhat disappointing and rushed feeling ending, Overall would recommend if you pick it up on sale but not for A$30

A truly charming game. The story hooked me from a surprisingly early point and quickly became impossible to put down. That said, like probably every player, I was hoping for a bigger emotional payoff at the end — and the finale ended up feeling a bit anticlimactic in comparison to the build-up. The relationship with Delilah develops so naturally and warmly over the course of the game, which makes it all the more jarring how abruptly it's cut off at the end. There were moments where I felt like Delilah kept flirting and complimenting me despite Julia being in the picture — but I guess that's just her personality, since we never get to see more of her, either in the game's ending or presumably in whatever went unwritten in her story. It's a shame, because I genuinely grew attached to these characters, and the game felt like it ended too soon — with a conclusion that landed sadder than I expected. Overall, though, the visuals are gorgeous — walking through that map felt like taking a digital hike, and I loved every minute of it. 10/9