Beyond: Two Souls vs Firewatch
Beyond: Two Souls
Beyond: Two Souls is a one-of-a-kind psychological action thriller-adventure game where you play as Jodie Holmes, a unique young teen born with a mysterious yet persistent connection to an immensely-powerful being. Join her as she sets off on a soul-searching adventure across the world to find out who she truly is. The game features puzzles for you to solve and several fantastic action sequences which supplement the epic storyline perfectly.The selling point in this game is not only because of the incredibly heartwrenching storyline but also because the game features the voices of A-list Hollywood stars and Academy Award nominees, Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe. There isn't a lot of games that can claim to have this type of honor and this speaks volumes about the quality that the game is able to deliver.
So, if you're looking for a game with a story that's gripping enough to keep you at the edge of your seat and yet emotionally-charged enough to make the most hardened criminal shed a tear, this is definitely the game you seek.
Firewatch
Firewatch is an intriguing, mystery-infused first-person adventure game that's set in the wilderness of Wyoming. In this game, you play as Henry, a rather messed-up person with a messed-up life that he is trying to escape from... and he ended up working as a fire lookout in... well, Wyoming. Being a fire lookout, your job is to look for signs of smoke and communicate any incidences you encounter to your supervisor, Delilah, via your handheld radio. Aside from doing your job though, there are plenty of fun hidden secrets and discoveries out there in the wilderness for you to find.Although the game has a rather small cast of characters, you can actually build relationships with them as you play the game. The game also has a storyline that changes based on the decisions you make. Your decisions will also affect the relationships you make with the people you meet in the game. Of course, the game is very atmospheric as well, with its unique art style and brilliant music.
Firewatch is a really nice story-driven game that focuses more on exploring the wilderness while keeping an eye out for the telltale sign of a fire.