Empathy and Pity In Videogames | (A Firewatch Retrospective)

Join me as I delve into the importance of empathy and pity in crafting captivating narratives, and why Firewatch's ending is disappointing to many people, illustrated through the lens of gaming classics like thr God of War Trilogy and Braid. Discover how these elements breathe life into stories, making them unforgettable. #Gaming #firewatch #videoessay #godofwar #braid

00:00 Intro
03:12 Sensitive Topic Skip
03:54 Firewatch Part 1: The Forest and Trees
05:42 God of War: Sympathetic Revenge
08:08 Intermission & Fun Fact
08:33 Firewatch Part 2: Beware of Fire
11:34 Braid: Pitiable Obsession
15:22 Firewatch Part 3: An Escape
16:16 Conclusions: No Escape
20:26 Outro

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