Great concept, poor execution. Unlike the previous installments, Ironbark Lookout lives mostly off of atmosphere - which isn‘t something you can pull off in a short episodic game like this. Firewatch is scarier than this game, despite not being a horror game. It works because it slowly sets up a creepy atmosphere with well timed moments. Ironbark relies on cheap scares to constantly remind you it‘s a horror game.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024


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