20 PS4 Exclusives - Ranked From Worst To Best

6. Firewatch

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Camp Santo

The latest narrative adventure to make waves, Campo Santo (a supergroup developer comprised of members from Telltale's The Walking Dead, Mark of the Ninja and Double Fine) put out an experience all about isolation, connection and introspection.

You play Henry, a man who's taken a job in the middle of the Wyoming wilderness, simply to escape from his unfortunate life. You'll then make a connection with Delilah, a fellow 'fire-watcher' stationed across the valley. From here let's just say many things happen, but the crux of the game explores that human desire to either be around other people, or distance ourselves from them.

It asks many questions as to our fascination with the wider world, with media, with stories not our own, and how that shapes us as people. Naturally I'm staying very vague here, but as a goodhearted experience with a few twists and turns, and a thoroughly interpretative ending, Firewatch is one hell of an achievement.

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