The passage discusses the game 'Firewatch' with respect to its ability to create tension through use of elements commonly associated with thrillers while ultimately not actually delivering on these expectations.

To begin, the author notes that Henry and Delilah's growing fear and panic are relatable because they are isolated, lonely characters. The author further states that their paranoia is effective because it mirrors a thriller plot and tone well enough to create tension without any real basis for this anxiety. However, when examining whether an unknown research company would actually move into the wilderness just to monitor conversations feels somewhat unbelievable.

The passage then asks if players will believe such a scenario could occur within the world of Firewatch given that until certain rules are established about how far its story diverges from reality there is no limit on what can happen. It suggests this ambiguity keeps viewers engaged as they try figure out whether Henry and Delilah truly belong in some kind of strange experiment like those seen in TV shows such as 'Lost.'

As the passage continues to explore these themes further it concludes by stating that at its core, Firewatch is actually more about drama than anything else even though it uses many tropes typically associated with thrillers.

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