Firewatch: A Believable Masterpiece

This video has been in the making for a LONG long time. Being my longest to date, we’re finally going to talk about Firewatch! If the chill soundtrack and listening to me talk about one of the most amazing games was fun, consider subscribing!
#firewatch
#retrospective
#youtubegaming

[@NemFX]

Firewatch is one of those rare gems, that just never got the attention it deserved. It's one of those games, those stories, that sticks with you. I really don't know what Campo Santo has been doing since, but they really need to make more stuff.

[@fallinghurts]

Last I heard, they were assigned to help on Half Life Alyx, but man. I really wanted that next game. Thanks for stopping by!

[@KloPoon13]

There’s another detail I noticed in the game that not a lot of players noticed. The picture with Julia would be facing down on the desk whenever a new day starts. I would always stand it back up if there was a part of the day I was in the tower.

[@fallinghurts]

That’s such a sad touch I didn’t even notice. Thanks for stopping by!

[@greggen63]

Not to mention that Henry removes his wedding ring between one day and the next, and you have the option to put it back on. Such great storytelling in this game.

[@crispywaffl3s]

Firewatch has been my favorite game for the past seven years, and I want to say that your analysis was perfect-a true hidden gem of a video.

[@fallinghurts]

Thank you so much! It means a lot. I’m hoping to finish script for the next one over holidays. Have a good one!

[@Ex-Tar]

That video is so so so good, I wanna show it to all my friends, and I’m so sad it didn’t got as much attention as it deserves.

[@fallinghurts]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@Ex-Tar]

@@fallinghurts

[@shanenice5380]

This game is 10 outer 10.so good game

[@mastrchief5618]

This game is so popular now, I hope valve sees this

[@brandonwombacher2559]

Just finished the game on xbox game pass and loved it. 👍

[@fallinghurts]

Great way to play! Thanks for stopping by!

[@hannahsacia3362]

After playing, I really felt like I needed a literary criticism of this story bc it is sooo good. And the end does end up being perfect. Because Henry is ironically put in the same situation that he left his wife in: being left behind and forgotten because of his proximity to a traumatic event. Because it’s who Delilah is and it’s also who Henry is- people running away from their problems and hurting the ones they love in the process. There’s so much more to say and I do feel like Delilah and even Ned to an extent symbolize and mirror back parts of Henry’s internal struggle. I kind of felt like Delilah might be a stand-in for his internal voice and she certainly has some similar problems. Ned is a guy who decided never to leave the forest because he can’t confront the reality of the death he experienced there. And the final scene is about trying to escape the forest and it feels like we’re physically leaving but part of us will be stuck there forever.

[@WritingWomen]

I always love to find videos like this when I’m working on a script for the same game. A nice pleasant recap with commentary that isn’t just endless jokes is my jam. Great video friend!

[@fallinghurts]

Can’t make jokes if you aren’t funny! For real though, thanks. I love the game. Will sub in anticipation for your video!

[@abbi3663]

This was a really good deep dive of an absolute gem of a game! I'm glad I found your channel!

[@fallinghurts]

Thank you so much! It's been nice to see people finding this one. Keeps me motivated for more.

[@crakakinriling1029]

This is really well done

[@fallinghurts]

Thank you man! I’m actually about to start on the next one so this means a lot

[@TheRandom_Boy22]

Once i watched one guy talking for hours about firewatch i couldnt stop hahah, i loved this a lot, idk why im getting so interested watching hour long long videos about firewatch.. and to think i only knew firewatch bc of the stanley parable just a day ago

[@fallinghurts]

We’ll I’m honored to be apart if that crew! As I still write and plan my next one, it means a lot!

[@narilynle570]

Well done video, great overview and perspective, keep up the great work!

[@fallinghurts]

Thank you! It means a ton and helps motivate as I work towards the next big project like this. :)

[@narilynle570]

@fallinghurts Very Welcome! This video and others despite covering the story really well, inspired me to get the game and experience it myself, in fact I just saved my game for the first time for a break. Look forward to future projects of yours!

[@idontneedachannelthanksyou7292]

Seeing an amazing video like this makes me happy. It deserves more attention

[@fallinghurts]

Thank you! It means a lot. Currently working on my next video for these Retrospectives and it’s been nice seeing this video go well these last few weeks :)

[@greggen63]

Slapped the like button immediately for "sleep walkie talkie" 😂

[@fallinghurts]

It was SO hard to come up with jokes for this game so I’m glad at least one landed 😭

[@generalpotato9140]

What a great game

[@zanderlavastory]

Really cool video

[@fallinghurts]

Thank you! I put a lot of time into this so it means a lot

[@orangepeel8624]

i’ve never seen one of ur videos and i’m very glad i found it

[@fallinghurts]

Thank you!

[@dankuss1]

Brilliant video man

[@fallinghurts]

Brilliant comment! Haha, seriously thanks for watching.

[@COLORMARIOBROS2]

Really underrated video

[@fallinghurts]

Thank you so much! As I do reviews and news mostly, I’m hoping to return to this video format soon for another one of my favorite games.

[@arcangelmichael7975]

Ty for this

[@fallinghurts]

No, thank you for stopping by. It helps!

[@cbandit7715]

I'm wondering why people call this ending disapointing. It was the most special moment ive had in a videogame besides outer wilds. I guess its because of my choices. I never wanted relationship with Delila and any advances she made made me cringe and instantly try to get out of it. Just the forest burning down, that music, the absolute melancholy! Me remembering every good and bad memory as I walk past certain spots, I realize how much I love the forest. I just walk around, in awe of the burning forest for 20 minutes. I told Delila to go beforehand so I was not expecting to find her. I did not tell her to come with me as I did not want to do that to Julia. I love this forest. And if it was an option, I would have just let myself burn in it. Not because of suicidal reasons for the charachter, but jsut because of the aboslute beauty and melancholy. Youre disapointed at the plot, but youre supposed to be. Youre supposed to have waves of happiness, nostalgia, sadness, anger, every emotion flare as you leave the orange forest. I was just in awe. What an amazing game and what a stunning ending. The chrachter growth Henry has is insane, learning to stop running away from his problems. And he will never foregt Delilah and she will never foget him, even though nothing romantic ever happened between them, they both helped eachother grow and have a place in eachothers hearts. They will always have that summer in their memories. And leaving that burning forest with that music, jsu tthe whole atmosphere that gets close to even the ending of Outer Wilds will always be in my memory.

[@fallinghurts]

This is a great encapsulation of what I think was intended. Thanks for stopping by man!

[@jcrimson.]

i played the whole game in 1 day, it was very good but i got lost at times and felt like i wasnt going the right way when i actually was, but thats my only complaint about the whole game, and likely just my bad navigation skills.

[@kyleh698]

Fucking amazing.

[@fallinghurts]

It’s a great game for sure! Thanks for stopping by

[@giorgioviggiano6501]

I haven't watched the video yet on its entirety yet. So maybe I shouldn't comment. However every comment may help the algorithm. Good intro

[@fallinghurts]

Thank you for stopping by man. That’s everything to me!

[@theephemeralglade1935]

In real life (tm), Bruce Willis doesn't kick in the gas chamber door and save Scarlett Johansson at the last moment. We have to face the life we have created for ourselves. It took courage to deal this liver shot at the end of the game. Julia was always still there with us. Whatever the ultimate resolution was, it was never going to be on that mountain with Delilah...

[@fallinghurts]

I completely agree. I like the comparison too. Thanks for stopping by man!

[@theephemeralglade1935]

@@fallinghurts Thank you for the Superb content.

[@shanenice5380]

They gotta make other game liked this.i do loved this game.

[@fallinghurts]

So sad they couldn’t ever make In the Valley of Gods. I wish I knew what happened there. Thanks for stopping by !