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The 6 Best Gaming Surprises Of 2016 (So Far)

After listing the best games of 2016 (so far), We Got This Covered now turns the attention to those gaming releases that took us by surprise.

Firewatch

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Imagine the scenario; you’re exploring the lush Wyoming Wilderness with only a temperamental walkie-talkie for company, when suddenly you begin to suspect that not only are the woods hiding a strange conspiracy, but that you may not be alone after all.

Drawing from old-school backwoods thrillers, Campo Santo’s debut title Firewatch thrust players into that very scenario, spawning a budding romance between Henry, a disillusioned fire lookout and Delilah, the voice on the other end of that radio.

Brought to life in stunning fashion – seriously, you’ll likely spend most of your playthrough gawking at the autumnal landscapes — at its core, Firewatch houses a story of a wayward soul seeking salvation and, ultimately, some company in the Wyoming wilderness.

Given its arc, one admittedly fair criticism levelled at Firewatch is the way in which Campo’s first-person experience peaks in the middle, resulting in a conclusion that is relatively satisfying, yes, but also something of an anti-climax.

It may not be for everyone, what with its short length and limited interaction, but as a six-hour psychological thriller, Firewatch is bloody brilliant.

For more on what we thought, be sure to check out our full review.