Firewatch tells a tragic story of loss-- of both the unavoidable and cowardly varieties. Firewatch shines in its writing, character development, and soundtrack. However, the frequent bugs, clumsy implementation of limited mechanics and dissatisfying conclusion can make this story-- though certainly worthwhile and mostly well-told-- a difficult one in which to immerse yourself.

Kona is the first in what will be a series of four games by Canadian developer Parabole. This installment takes place in the Canadian wilderness in the 1970s, and combines the genres of mystery and survival-- yes, you read that right.