6.4/10 - Want to love but can't, (10 mins), this game has elements that I really like such as unique & stylistic visuals, good audio, interesting setting in a Firewatch Tower, great horror elements and a good tense climax. But it lacks two important things for me which are interesting gameplay and not enough exploration.
For the 10 minute runtime of the game, you feel like you do nothing as you aimlessly click buttons as the game automatically progresses. I wish there was some type of task that had to be done as it felt like filler which could've benefited the story. The game could've even been more interesting if the tower was slightly bigger and there was more stuff to do such as read notes or do additional tasks.
Overall this game has so much potential considering how much I enjoyed the world, the ending and the atmosphere but I feel like it was let down by not having simple but necessary aspects in the game!
Sick! I got it! On my second playthrough I managed to catch a glimpse of the furthest point purely by accident, I didn't even think that it was actually circled on the map.
Really enjoyed this visually and the sound is great, too. I stressed the shaking until.. well, let's say Lovecraft would be proud. Thanks for the game, looking forward to more from you!
(game at 25:54) Approaches was surprisingly well made! I was worried this was going to end up being some kind of siren head thing, but it managed to do its own unique thing. Great style, perfect length, created a lot of intrigue. I actually have no complaints, this was a great little spooky experience!
I was so confused during the playthrough, i wasn't sure if the consoles did anything so i just kept pressing them. Other than that , really cool concept and horror game !
That was pretty neat. I can relate to "bird watching" with lots of beer and high power radios. The silhouette in the lightning flashes, I have to admit gave me an uneasy feeling. Great atmosphere. Spooky effects. A++
Stumbled across this game and I'm SO happy I did! Absolutely love the atmosphere and dread/creepy factors that didn't need huge jumpscares to instill fear. My only complaint was lack of direction but searching through the comments for some hints I had a duh moment and figured it out quickly. Super fucking fun, great work!!!
I'm sure that the atmosphere would have sunken-in significantly more if I knew what I was doing. The whole time I was just pushing random buttons, matching symbols until I heard a tone and apparently received the proper ending. Having more direction would be nice because I did not feel like I was the person 'fixing' the towre, just some random guy pressing things.
Ending was nonetheless haunting and epic. Definitely enjoyed the sights!
ngl the fact i got scared shitless without having any actual jumpscares is impressive. even tho it wont help as much i made this video about this amazing game with its really really nice ps1 aesthetic. good job and thanks for making this beauty
🤷♂️ (Spoiler: as long as you have the antennas plugged in and press enough buttons, you should be good. Make sure to look around the mountains at the end if you're not getting the ending where it autoquits the game)
The radio puzzle was a little confusing and I only figured it out by watching a video, but I loved the overall game. Very creepy and reminded me of a creepypasta mixed with Lovecraftian horror. Great job!
I absolutely loved this game - well done. I really enjoyed soaking in the atmosphere and exploring the tower, although I think I only got through the radio puzzle by a complete fluke. Here is a recording of my playthrough with commentary.
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6.4/10 - Want to love but can't, (10 mins), this game has elements that I really like such as unique & stylistic visuals, good audio, interesting setting in a Firewatch Tower, great horror elements and a good tense climax. But it lacks two important things for me which are interesting gameplay and not enough exploration.
For the 10 minute runtime of the game, you feel like you do nothing as you aimlessly click buttons as the game automatically progresses. I wish there was some type of task that had to be done as it felt like filler which could've benefited the story. The game could've even been more interesting if the tower was slightly bigger and there was more stuff to do such as read notes or do additional tasks.
Overall this game has so much potential considering how much I enjoyed the world, the ending and the atmosphere but I feel like it was let down by not having simple but necessary aspects in the game!
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I LOVE the aesthetics of this game and the atmosphere.
5/5
that was great, every minute become more disturbing. At one point, i got chills :D
3/5✰
Wow, that's great!
great game,we NEED others games with this feeling,theres nothing wrong with the visuals,adudio,etc... but IF theres a puzzle,its very confusing
No puzzle. It's nonsense stuff to keep you busy.
Awesome game. I love the eerie setting. 10 out of 10.
you did really well with this one. absolutely loved it. first game in the vid
Loved the eerie atmosphere, not to mention it was so creepy and weird! Think I got the secret ending too. Great work!
Yo, I'm glad you found the secret ending! I don't know many or any people who have gotten it. Thanks for playing
I really can't understand how this ending works. Could you please explain it? :D
Check out the map on the first floor and look between the mountains
Sick! I got it!
On my second playthrough I managed to catch a glimpse of the furthest point purely by accident, I didn't even think that it was actually circled on the map.
Creepy little game, good work :)
Its a unique and great game, well done!
This was a great experience! Very surreal! I reccomend!
Really enjoyed this visually and the sound is great, too. I stressed the shaking until.. well, let's say Lovecraft would be proud. Thanks for the game, looking forward to more from you!
Approaches was surprisingly well made! I was worried this was going to end up being some kind of siren head thing, but it managed to do its own unique thing. Great style, perfect length, created a lot of intrigue. I actually have no complaints, this was a great little spooky experience!
Great atmosphere!
amazing atmosphere and spooky <3
wow, i really enjoyed it, simple gamplay but extremelly cool experience 💕
I was so confused during the playthrough, i wasn't sure if the consoles did anything so i just kept pressing them. Other than that , really cool concept and horror game !
Made a video on your game if you're interested :)That was pretty neat. I can relate to "bird watching" with lots of beer and high power radios. The silhouette in the lightning flashes, I have to admit gave me an uneasy feeling. Great atmosphere. Spooky effects. A++
No need for jumpscare to actually be scared. Awesome ambience, perfect lengh. Great experience!!
any hint for the secret ending?^^
Check the map on the first floor
thanks! but honestly I haven't yet figured out what the red circles mean... really appreciate any suggestion/spoiler (i'm so curious!
Try looking in those general directions in the spots between the mountains at various points. You might see something. Hope this helps.
got it:)
Stumbled across this game and I'm SO happy I did! Absolutely love the atmosphere and dread/creepy factors that didn't need huge jumpscares to instill fear. My only complaint was lack of direction but searching through the comments for some hints I had a duh moment and figured it out quickly. Super fucking fun, great work!!!
Incredible vibes. Radio towers (or any towers in the woods) are so creepy.
lovely atmosphere and cool ending.
thanks for playing! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Stumbled across this on Twitter and really enjoyed it! Perfect length, perfect atmosphere.
I'm sure that the atmosphere would have sunken-in significantly more if I knew what I was doing. The whole time I was just pushing random buttons, matching symbols until I heard a tone and apparently received the proper ending. Having more direction would be nice because I did not feel like I was the person 'fixing' the towre, just some random guy pressing things.
Ending was nonetheless haunting and epic. Definitely enjoyed the sights!
ngl the fact i got scared shitless without having any actual jumpscares is impressive. even tho it wont help as much i made this video about this amazing game with its really really nice ps1 aesthetic. good job and thanks for making this beauty
can i get an explanation on the radio puzzle? i couldn't figure it out.
(Spoiler: It's a fake puzzle)
wait, for real? these people in the comments saying they figured it out are lying?
🤷♂️ (Spoiler: as long as you have the antennas plugged in and press enough buttons, you should be good. Make sure to look around the mountains at the end if you're not getting the ending where it autoquits the game)
i got the ending where the mountains disappear and the tall people approach you. THEN it autoquits. is that the one you mean?
yep
Excellent game, loved its atmosphere and graphics, it really gave me the creeps, loved the creatures too.
The radio puzzle was a little bit confusing, but not too difficult, I managed to solve it.
The radio puzzle was a little confusing and I only figured it out by watching a video, but I loved the overall game. Very creepy and reminded me of a creepypasta mixed with Lovecraftian horror. Great job!
I absolutely loved this game - well done. I really enjoyed soaking in the atmosphere and exploring the tower, although I think I only got through the radio puzzle by a complete fluke. Here is a recording of my playthrough with commentary.
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All I'm getting is a green and purple static screen.
Are you on Windows 7? And can you give me any detail on what graphics card you're using? Whether dedicated or integrated?
Windows 7, Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
No clue about dedicated or integrated.
Thanks for the info. Someone else had a similar issue on Win 7. At some point, I'm going to see if I can get that fixed.
Did you ever figure out a way to fix it, i'm having the same issue
I haven't touched it in a while, but I do plan on looking into it more at some point. Are you also on Windows 7?
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