Firewatch vs L.A. Noire
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.
L.A. Noire
L.A. Noire is a crime thriller game that allows you to play as a Cole Phelps, an LAPD detective who was in charge of a string of arson attacks, gory homicides and other conspiracies that are running rampant, tearing up the city left and right. Being a detective, you'll need to look for clues, hunt down suspects and interrogate witnessses. You'll also find yourself in various difficult situations as you play and every decision you make will affect the storyline somewhat.With a gripping plot that you can actually interact with and a host of characters that are incredibly realistic and relatable, L.A. Noire is a noir-themed game that will keep you at the very edge of your seat. The realism in this game is simply astounding. If you enjoy a good crime thriller, this is definitely the game to play.