What Remains of Edith Finch

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  1. edxtan
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    What Remains of Edith Finch's winding level layout and assorted storytelling mechanics break up the usual monotony of walking simulators. The deaths are tragic and beautiful, but they feel like they're building towards a payoff that never comes.
  2. MigaLumia
    May 31, 2023
    10
    It only took me two to three hours to complete, but the experience was excellent. Each character's story in the game takes a completely different approach, and all of them are amazing, showing each character's completely different persona, yet completely similar fate. Perfect performance, Tragic story, Smooth experience 10/10
  3. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    8
    I'm so sorry Lewis... I don't really like walking games, but I empathized with the characters in this game. The atmosphere was also nice.
  4. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  5. cavaleirocinza
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    I loved the game, I expected it would be a misterious/puzzle/horror game, but the story surprised me. Beautiful game.
  6. hileger
    Jan 19, 2023
    8
    хорошая история .........................................................................
  7. AndrewQ
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    This game is not just about death, it is also a story about life and imagination, walk through the game, and you will find more than you have expected.
  8. brokencinho
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Dura solo 2 horas tenes que jugar este juego no te lo podes perder es una experiencia hyper mega flashera! Recomiendo 100%
  9. lucvsds
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    É lindo, fantástico, com uma linda música, linda história, linda arte... É aquele tipo de jogo que te deixa parado encarando o nada por um bom tempo até tu digerir o que acabou de absorver.
  10. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    tells a surprisingly enthralling story my favorite part is when you play as a baby then drown in the bathtub
  11. Padeshah
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    amazing game.. thank you so much.. beautiful design and music.. story was touching also ... merci
  12. Umur
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    It's an experience rather than a game. The charming atmosphere and the interesting story combined is what this game is.
  13. Karlsefniy
    Sep 8, 2022
    9
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a game filled with tragedy, death and trauma, but also with moments of joy, imagination, exploration and self-reflection, it's moving, heart-breaking but totally beautiful.
    As the story goes on, game introduces new mechanics, different art styles and backstories.
    Each character hes her/his own tragedy told with a soothing storytelling. Edith Finch's    What Remains of Edith Finch is a game filled with tragedy, death and trauma, but also with moments of joy, imagination, exploration and self-reflection, it's moving, heart-breaking but totally beautiful.
    As the story goes on, game introduces new mechanics, different art styles and backstories.
    Each character hes her/his own tragedy told with a soothing storytelling. Edith Finch's storytelling feels like playing a videogame, watching a movie and reading a book at the same time.
    Unlike many others, Edith Finch's story ends in a heartfelt and satisfying way.    … Expand
  14. 638356
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Crazy beautiful design of the house and all the surroundings. Very atmospheric, great music. However, I would have loved a bit more freedom to discover, it is 100% linear. And it is a bit short. Still 10/10
  15. 3a21
    Aug 20, 2022
    8
    Great story, beautiful visual and sound,
    controlling is just find
    like how the way to interact things but sometime it's very difficult to move around when you play with mouse (keyboard can help but very slow to move things)
    too sad that it is very short game but it's still great.
  16. tk_248
    Jul 19, 2022
    8
    әңгіме жоқ хикая. төбе шашымды тік тұрғызды. мұндайды күтпеп едім...
  17. alex_opr
    Jul 17, 2022
    9
    Best interactive storytelling I've experienced. I don't know if you could really call it a game but it's definitely an artistic achievement. I would have given it a 10/10 if not for the ending that didn't deliver as expected and for the clunkiness.
  18. Tomle1202
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of individual stories beautifully presented and artfully woven into an intriguing and memorable larger narrative.
  19. BaldursThones
    May 11, 2022
    9
    This is not really a game but more of a 2-3 hour movie. This story is great, I love being able to interact with the story instead of just plainly watching it. I will say no more, this game is best experienced with no prior knowledge.
  20. Stratos2000
    Apr 21, 2022
    9
    Beautiful silent walk through magical house that now only memories inhabit.
    Took me away for a while.
  21. Ogeday_Han
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Super easy to play. Only 2.5 hours of gameplay. Sad musics and sad atmosphere. You basically follow the stories all the time, finches are huge family and every single member is died and our little one is trying to find out the reason. And stories are really hooking! Give it a try.
  22. LeonAceborn
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    It was a chill experience, met my expectations for this kinda game(The story of the finches) .
  23. Athex
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Probably the best story based game I have played to date, everything is really well done. A bit on the short side though.
  24. Topoide
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    Una historia contada de una manera increíble.
    Lo único malo es su corta duración.
  25. PublicNuisance
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    There are times when games can be called experiences and this is one of them. What Remains of Edith Finch has one of the best stories of recent memory for me as well as one of the best imagined worlds I have every seen. At it’s core this is a walking simulator where you explore a house to find out the history of various family members. That doesn’t do this game justice though. Each familyThere are times when games can be called experiences and this is one of them. What Remains of Edith Finch has one of the best stories of recent memory for me as well as one of the best imagined worlds I have every seen. At it’s core this is a walking simulator where you explore a house to find out the history of various family members. That doesn’t do this game justice though. Each family member has it’s own type of game to it when you are experiencing their final moments. For instance for Barbara you are literally in the comic book you are reading and watch things unfold on the page. For Lewis you are working at a canning plant and have to keep up with chopping fish as you explore his invented world he is getting lost in. There are others I could mention but will stop there to just say that the variety and inventiveness of the flashbacks blew me away. This is what walking sims can be and should strive to be. The game doesn’t point you where to go next but at the same time makes it apparent. The graphics were well done and made good use of colour. The detail on plants; objects; and water were great. The voice acting was superb throughout as was the music.

    I played What Remains of Edith Finch on Linux using Wine. It never crashed on me and I didn’t notice any bugs or glitches. There was a v-sync toggle; four AA settings; and six other graphics options. Alt-Tab didn’t work. The game saves automatically at various points. A manual save system would have been nice but the spacing between auto saves wasn’t terrible. Performance was overall very good. There were some drops in frame rate but they only lasted a second or two and otherwise was well above 60. The game does seem to have a frame rate cap of 120 FPS but that is better than some games using the Unreal engine that have a cap of 60.

    Game Engine: Unreal 4
    Graphics API: DXVK
    Disk Space Used: 2.5 GB

    Graphics Settings Used: V-sync off; all other settings on Ultra; 1920x1080
    GPU Usage: 4-100 %
    VRAM Usage: 1326-2183 MB
    CPU Usage: 11-29 %
    RAM Usage: 2.1-2.5 GB
    Frame Rate: 32-120 FPS

    I can easily say that What Remains of Edith Finch was amazing. It is storytelling at it’s finest and has a sense of wonder other games sorely lack. If you at all enjoy walking sims I urge you to check this game out. I paid $7.69 CAD for it but it is easily worth it’s current price tag of $25.59 CAD. I finished the game in 1 hour and 54 minutes but it makes every minute of that count. This shows that having a long play time isn’t needed to be a great game.

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 21.0.3 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Linux Mint 20.3 | Mate 1.26.0 | Kernel 5.4.0-99-generic | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz | Wine 7.1 | DXVK v1.9.4L-2    … Expand
  26. achittranshi
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    It's simply great. Be prepared to surge in a maelstorm of emotions. Higly recommended for fans if Telltale games.
  27. NeoRazyMist
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    I'm glad that there are still games that you'll want to remember after a while.
  28. Andrevery
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    Сильная и невероятно трагичная игра, которая за пару часов погружает в одновременно светлое и печальное состояние. Мы проживаем жизни каждого члена семьи и видим их конец. Это пробивает на эмоции и заставляет задуматься.Сильная и невероятно трагичная игра, которая за пару часов погружает в одновременно светлое и печальное состояние. Мы проживаем жизни каждого члена семьи и видим их конец. Это пробивает на эмоции и заставляет задуматься.
  29. gold
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    История качественная. Геймплей "классический симулятор ходьбы". Норм.
    Итог: 8.454/10
  30. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    More of an experience than a game, but holy moly you should experience this.
  31. Geralt123
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    One of the most creative games I have ever seen. This game is a HIDDEN GEM. The ideas, gameplay mechanics and graphics are wonderful, like a fairy tale!

    One can tell that this game was made with heart, it has a soul! It tells the story of a person who arrives at the house of the Finch family. Each of them died under strange circumstances and the player gets to know all the stories.    One of the most creative games I have ever seen. This game is a HIDDEN GEM. The ideas, gameplay mechanics and graphics are wonderful, like a fairy tale!

    One can tell that this game was made with heart, it has a soul!

    It tells the story of a person who arrives at the house of the Finch family. Each of them died under strange circumstances and the player gets to know all the stories. It is a mixture of drama and mystery.

    It is quite short (took me 7 hours and I play very slow and search every corner).    … Expand
  32. CupFly
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    It cannot be put into words. If you like relaxing and undemanding games this is a masterpiece. But if you are me - a person who likes good gameplay but appreciates the story then it's still a very good game with a twisted but nice storyline.
  33. argonautmagneto
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    this is an amazing indie game with an amazing story and probably the best walking simulator there is.
  34. Nemesis09
    Jun 1, 2021
    9
    One of the best story telling narrative driven game I have ever played.....
  35. Radianser
    May 28, 2021
    10
    Это великолепная новелла, в которой рассказывается о членах семейства Финч. Визуал, музыкальное сопровождение и сюжетный посыл порой пробирают тебя насквозь. Игра однозначно шедевр, советую каждому прикоснуться к прекрасному.Это великолепная новелла, в которой рассказывается о членах семейства Финч. Визуал, музыкальное сопровождение и сюжетный посыл порой пробирают тебя насквозь. Игра однозначно шедевр, советую каждому прикоснуться к прекрасному.
  36. Carlos2103
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    Me encanto, simplemente excelente, se le puede criticar su poca duracion y ser un walking simulator pero me parecio perfecta su duracion y genero, cualquiera que dudes solo prueba la experiencia creem no te arrepentires.
    Long life to the last finch
  37. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    ALTIN zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  38. Bellarmcsb
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    Of all the adventure games I have played, this one sticks with me. I played it in a single sitting and really enjoyed the different stories and the way the game allowed you to learn things without over tutorializing them. Really great game.
  39. FuatBaran
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    Nice game experience. The atmosphere draws in the player. I was nervous playing, I left a little beside the chair
  40. savvym
    Mar 1, 2021
    10
    Mysterious deaths in the family, fantasy histories that Edith needs to touch and discover on her own.

    This game made me feel sad. It is basically about deaths in the Finch family and how you experience them from a first person view.

    It is a walking simulator with few object interactions, the story is offered in a somewhat linear way, is fantasised, dreamed, narrated by Edith.
  41. ErayTellezi
    Feb 27, 2021
    8
    Oyun hikayesiyle çok övülüyordu. İnternetten araştırdığımda 2 saat uzunluğunda olduğunu gördüm ve Hades gibi uzun ve zorlayıcı bir oyunun üstüne rahatlatıcı olacağını düşündüm. İlk dakikalarında bana Gone Home'u hatırlattı ve onun gibi hiçbir yere bağlanmaycak ve aynı odaları dönüp durduğumuz tatsız tuzsuz bir oynanış sunacak diye korktum. Ama yanılmışım.

    Oyun başından sonuna ilgi    Oyun hikayesiyle çok övülüyordu. İnternetten araştırdığımda 2 saat uzunluğunda olduğunu gördüm ve Hades gibi uzun ve zorlayıcı bir oyunun üstüne rahatlatıcı olacağını düşündüm. İlk dakikalarında bana Gone Home'u hatırlattı ve onun gibi hiçbir yere bağlanmaycak ve aynı odaları dönüp durduğumuz tatsız tuzsuz bir oynanış sunacak diye korktum. Ama yanılmışım.

    Oyun başından sonuna ilgi çekici bir hikaye sunuyor. Ailenin her bir üyesinin fantastik hikayesi var ve her birinin sonunu kendi gözlerinden görüyoruz. Bunu yaparken değişik görsel stillere (çizgi roman gibi) ve farklı anlatım tekniklerine (balık fabrikasında çalışan gencin iş esnasında hayal dünyasında kurduğu dünyada oyun oynamak) başvuruyor. Bu sayede hem karakterlerle az da olsa bağ kuruyoruz hem de tek düzelikten uzak anlatımla sıkılmıyoruz. Bu arada o balık kesme bölümü tüm oyunlarda gördüğüm en etkileyici bölümlerden birisiydi. Çok yaratıcı ve zekice.
    Çok az bütçeyle ve küçük bir ekiple indie yapımların ne derece yaratıcı ve etkileyici olabileceğine çok güzel bir örnek.    … Expand
  42. wizomega
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    Short, but amazing. Excellent story-telling that keeps you engaged for the entire three hours of gameplay. Definitely a game to try out regardless of what you like to play.
  43. accasenzaH
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    When an indie game is better than an AAA Game. Whoever wants to make a narrative game will have to learn from this masterpiece.
  44. Binglei
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    Amazing game, love the story. And it's quite impressive how the player experience the deaths
  45. Ivan33223322
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
    Игра очень хорошо , очень интересна, но она тянется . Персонажи при ходьбе очень и очень медлительна ! Ну а так топчик)!
  46. TomasLacerda
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. A fairy tale. A really simple journey, what an amazing detailed world, it's absolutelly stunning. I'm not a fan of this kind of games, until I played this. It's really gorgeous, and really worth the buy.
  47. HbLeHbLe
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Süper hikaye, Süper oyun. Biraz kısa sürsede çok güzel bir deneyimdi. Full hikaye odaklı bir oyun istiyorsanız beklemeden alın derim.
  48. shatarah
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
  49. eraybeycik
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    Çok masalsı ve etkileyici bir oyun. Görsel açıdan üst düzey bir yapıya sahip olmasa da gayet başarılı bir işe imza atılması harika.
  50. LoletinAlexis
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    What Remains of Edith Finch is an audiovisual marvel, with a fantastic narrative and a very powerful final message.
    You have to play it.
    *STORY: Edith Finch sets out to uncover the dark mystery behind a curse that has plagued her family, which from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day has seen the members of the clan die one by one in strange circumstances. A    What Remains of Edith Finch is an audiovisual marvel, with a fantastic narrative and a very powerful final message.
    You have to play it.

    *STORY: Edith Finch sets out to uncover the dark mystery behind a curse that has plagued her family, which from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day has seen the members of the clan die one by one in strange circumstances.

    A fantastic script, a perfect narrative and an intriguing family are what make this play so essential.

    *GAMEPLAY*: Simple but functional, it is not the main asset of this genre, but the accompaniment.
    It usually responds well, but there are moments when it doesn't.

    *GRAPHICS*: This work is an artistic marvel and that's all there is to it.

    *SOUND*: The soundtrack is quite scarce, but everything is so well produced that it doesn't matter. You simply immerse yourself.

    *INNOVATION*: What Remains of Edith Finch is one of the heavyweights of the Walking Simulator, presenting a revolutionary work that takes the genre to new levels. Thank you very much, Giant Sparrow.    … Expand
  51. SteraxDE
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    The best game i‘ve ever played. A great story, with so many different characters. A game that must be very close to you. I love it. Clear recommendation.
  52. pawq
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    A truly beautiful visual tale, driven by fascinating stories and shown through equally fascinating visual means. The stellar reviews are fully deserved!
  53. centralohioguy
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    This is a solid game, with a very memorable story. I generally don't play games like this, but decided to try it when I didn't have anything else to play, and ended up hooked. Nice graphics, some interesting game mechanics, and interesting locales keeps the game fresh throughout. Highly recommended; this one surprised me!
  54. Alexb1096
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    ITALIAN:
    Un gioco a cui sinceramente non riesco a trovare difetti, difficile da riassumere senza analizzarlo per punti.
    AUDIO E GRAFICA: Ottimo doppiaggio e bellissima l'idea di inserire i sottotitoli nell'ambiente in cui ci si muove, aiutando così anche a trovare la giusta strada da percorrere. Colonna sonora perfettamente adatta al tipo di gioco, sempre presente e crea l'atmosfera    ITALIAN:
    Un gioco a cui sinceramente non riesco a trovare difetti, difficile da riassumere senza analizzarlo per punti.

    AUDIO E GRAFICA:
    Ottimo doppiaggio e bellissima l'idea di inserire i sottotitoli nell'ambiente in cui ci si muove, aiutando così anche a trovare la giusta strada da percorrere.
    Colonna sonora perfettamente adatta al tipo di gioco, sempre presente e crea l'atmosfera giusta ma non ruba mai la scena al gioco. Forse in certi momenti avrei preferito tracce musicali più "memorabili", invece ti rendi quasi mai conto della loro presenza.
    Graficamente il gioco è secondo me perfetto. Gli ambienti sono estremamente dettagliati e curati, ricchi di elementi (spesso legati alla trama anche se non ci si può interagire) e con uno stile estremamente riconoscibile. Questo infatti risulta essere sempre desaturato e rilassante.
    Da notare inoltre il fatto che, pur essendo un gioco indie e piuttosto semplice nelle meccaniche, non è leggerissimo per il computer (ho dovuto abbassare qualche parametro per giocare a 60 fps) vista proprio la cura per i dettagli. Ad esempio ci sono molti effetti particellari, molti oggetti animati, il mare animato e altri elementi che migliorano l'esperienza di gioco a discapito delle prestazioni.

    GAMEPLAY:
    In questo gioco tutto quello che bisogna fare è scoprire e ricostruire le storie dei vari membri della famiglia Finch, famosa per le sue disgrazie.
    Il gameplay base consiste quindi nello spostarci all'interno della casa di famiglia, seguire la storia ed interagire con qualche oggetto notevole.
    La parte più interessante però riguarda le singole storie dei famigliari, in cui ci troveremo davanti sempre ad un gameplay differente e sempre di un'originalità e qualità sconvolgenti.
    Non voglio fare spoiler a riguardo.

    STORIA:
    Ovviamente il punto forte del gioco o, per lo meno, quello che ti tiene incollato al computer fino alla fine.
    Come già accennato la trama base consiste nella protagonista che torna alla casa di famiglia per ripercorrere le storie dei parenti, tutti purtroppo colpiti da disgrazie.
    Nonostante si sappia quindi la fine di ogni "capitolo", le differenti personalità ed età dei protagonisti delle store permettono di creare una varietà veramente interessante, il tutto narrato in modo sempre molto sereno, mai drammatico.
    La storia di Lewis è una delle cose più belle a cui abbia mai giocato, con una storia estremamente commovente e un gameplay rivoluzionario.

    Per concludere, un gioco che emoziona e tiene incollati al computer dall'inizio alla fine (anche perchè si può finire in poche sessioni, e non avendo elementi esplorativi la durata non varia molto a seconda del giocatore), con elementi estremamente originali e una qualità complessiva elevatissima.

    Voto: 10/10    … Expand
  55. ElCucuy
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Буду краток: история и подача этого произведения произвели на меня сильнейшее впечатление.

    10 из 10.
  56. Versetty2005
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Мастерски рассказанная история новых "будденброков" и гибели их многочисленного семейства. Вещица безупречно стильная и изобретательная как в сюжетном плане, так и в визуальном. Несколько раз ловил себя на прищелкивании языком, мол, "ай да чертяки, ай да придумали".Мастерски рассказанная история новых "будденброков" и гибели их многочисленного семейства. Вещица безупречно стильная и изобретательная как в сюжетном плане, так и в визуальном. Несколько раз ловил себя на прищелкивании языком, мол, "ай да чертяки, ай да придумали".
  57. lauchlauch
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Score 9,2: Ein wahnsinniges gutes Spiel. Es ist ein starker "Walking Simulator", das muss man mögen, doch sonst kann ich jedem dieses Spiel ans Herz legen. Es hat eine schöne Story( was auch der wichtigste Punkt bei so einer Art von Game ist), die Umgebung sieht liebevoll gestaltet aus und für solch ein Spiel funktioniert das Gameplay auch sehr gut(auch wenn es natürlich nicht mit SpielenScore 9,2: Ein wahnsinniges gutes Spiel. Es ist ein starker "Walking Simulator", das muss man mögen, doch sonst kann ich jedem dieses Spiel ans Herz legen. Es hat eine schöne Story( was auch der wichtigste Punkt bei so einer Art von Game ist), die Umgebung sieht liebevoll gestaltet aus und für solch ein Spiel funktioniert das Gameplay auch sehr gut(auch wenn es natürlich nicht mit Spielen mithalten kann, die stärker darauf setzen). Leider ist das Spiel nur etwa 3 Sunden lang, doch diese vergisst man nicht so leicht.… Expand
  58. GandalfCzarny
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This is counterargument, when someone said that "video games can't be an art". Also the only "first person walker" that do everything good: gameplay is unique, story it's not pretentious farts, and it's really could shrug you.
  59. juliotulho
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a unique experience, it uses the interaction of videogames to tell it's story and does that in a way that I've never seen before.
  60. frederik1478
    May 20, 2020
    10
    An amazing game with a story that made me cry Can .recommend it warmly ....
  61. bancandrei
    May 14, 2020
    8
    The short stories which make this up may be hit or miss, but there is a sense of crescendo. That and the opening up of the house as you can explore more ensure that this game is engaging throughout. It is definitely a peak of the walking simulator, hopefully the genre can reach new heights
  62. ChesterField
    May 12, 2020
    8
    A nice interactive movie, that part cutting the fishes is following me in my worst nightmares. Visuals and artistic part outstanding. Good experience. Recommended.
  63. Muyrka
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best story driven adventures out there.
    It is very emotional and creative without any action or horror elements.
    Huge recommend to all lovers of non-violent exploration games.
  64. Jonneeyy
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Grandioses, kleines Abenteuer mit spannenden und verschiedenen Spielelementen.
  65. gameking
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    I think it is very successful. Scenario interesting and very creative. This game is magical.
  66. Darkin20
    Mar 18, 2020
    9
    Played a few years after it came out so I had forgotten everything about it and that was perfect.

    Such a great story with a great game to tell it.

    It's sad but very very good so don't go expecting to feel excited when you are done, but you will feel more at peace with the universe. So you got that going for you.
  67. DJKrimson
    Feb 16, 2020
    8
    Really liked this. It's an "interactive cinematic game" where you as the last Finch explore your family house in search of answers about your relatives. Good story and a mysterious environment made it a fun sunday afternoon game.
  68. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    9
    Short game that has some interesting experimental gameplay mechanics and the game tells a deep and interesting story with a message. Very memorable and great art house game.
  69. fivefeetunder
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    The best game I've played in a long time. Is it a book? Is it a movie? No, it's a game!
  70. Prometheus1241
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Personally for me this game is 9.7/10, but unfortunately metacritic does not give users ability to correct marks properly, so i will stop on 10/10

    What remains of Edith Finch... Even the name of this game gives you some ideas about philosophical theme of this masterpiece. What have left of once a big family? The main protagonist, Edith, is going to find it out. The game itself is    Personally for me this game is 9.7/10, but unfortunately metacritic does not give users ability to correct marks properly, so i will stop on 10/10

    What remains of Edith Finch...

    Even the name of this game gives you some ideas about philosophical theme of this masterpiece. What have left of once a big family? The main protagonist, Edith, is going to find it out.

    The game itself is the best walking simulator i have ever played in my life( and i have played enough, trust me). It has wonderful plot, soundtrack and atmosphere. But the best thing in this game is it's graphical design. It just blows your mind when you see it.

    The game can be separated on two parts: the first one is exploration of the big Finch's family house, and second is the re-living of family's member last moments of life( yes, all family members, expect Edith are dead, and it is not a spoiler). And this all is made wonderfully.

    The main gameplay is walking which during memories of the Finch's family members changes on some special activity, connected to the memory. This greatly brings atmosphere, thoughts and drama of every family member's last moments.

    I definitely recommend this game to everyone, who likes atmospheric games and who is ready to enjoy the story, drama and the philosophy of the game. It lengths for 2 hours, but believe me, this 2 hours will forever stay in your heart...    … Expand
  71. bilobaggins
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Incredible story telling game. Stories of different person of Finch family, everyone of it is imperessive and has beautiful atmosphere.
  72. BulgarianCritic
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    I'm a sucker for good story telling and this game is one of the best examples of one.The sense of melancholy and hopefulness that fill you up every time you read a story about your dead family members. The presentation and stories that this game shows are done incredibly well with the gorgeous scenery and amazing music.The voice acting is also top-notch making every word that has beenI'm a sucker for good story telling and this game is one of the best examples of one.The sense of melancholy and hopefulness that fill you up every time you read a story about your dead family members. The presentation and stories that this game shows are done incredibly well with the gorgeous scenery and amazing music.The voice acting is also top-notch making every word that has been said to feel like the voice actor actually has experienced the things that he is talking about and is retelling an old story.I wish more developers can play this wonderful game from Giant Sparrow and learn from it.Because this is one of the rarest and greatest examples of story telling done beautifully.… Expand
  73. ourendlesseason
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    Questo videogioco ha il potere di rimane impresso per molto tempo.
    Non è un semplice gioco di esplorazione di una casa abbandonata: la protagonista è parte di questa famiglia poco fortunata che è andata distrutta da tante morti. Il gioco ci dà la possibilità di scoprire tutto su di loro, di entrare nelle loro stanze, sentire le loro voci e ricostruire come sono morti. Tutto è accompagnato    Questo videogioco ha il potere di rimane impresso per molto tempo.
    Non è un semplice gioco di esplorazione di una casa abbandonata: la protagonista è parte di questa famiglia poco fortunata che è andata distrutta da tante morti. Il gioco ci dà la possibilità di scoprire tutto su di loro, di entrare nelle loro stanze, sentire le loro voci e ricostruire come sono morti. Tutto è accompagnato da musica, frasi accompagnano il racconto e momenti da capogiro.    … Expand
  74. pedroogamma
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Well, the experience of playing this game (or running this story) is amazing, I really enjoyed it, although it is really short. I was immersed in the story, I was really impressed by the first one (where, unfortunatelly, the controls don't work as good as they should). The only reasoin for me not to give a higher rating is that I'm still not sure it is really a game. Giant sparrow, I willWell, the experience of playing this game (or running this story) is amazing, I really enjoyed it, although it is really short. I was immersed in the story, I was really impressed by the first one (where, unfortunatelly, the controls don't work as good as they should). The only reasoin for me not to give a higher rating is that I'm still not sure it is really a game. Giant sparrow, I will be waiting for your next creations!… Expand
  75. Nikita_Lavrenov
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    This game captures the essence of old memories and the haunting past so damn well, it's beautiful and very humane with a completely unpredictable plot. Don't let the slow beginning fool you. Must-play for Firewatch and Life is Strange lovers!
  76. Jckovacks
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    Me parece un juego fascinante, con una gran cantidad de mecánicas y situaciones distintas (a pesar de ser un walking simulator), un diseño muy interesante y una banda sonora de las más memorables que recuerdo.
    Este viaje a lo largo de los traumas familiares de Edith es, sin duda, una nueva formo de ver el videojuego.
    No deja indiferente. El juego tiene una duración aproximada de 2-3 h,    Me parece un juego fascinante, con una gran cantidad de mecánicas y situaciones distintas (a pesar de ser un walking simulator), un diseño muy interesante y una banda sonora de las más memorables que recuerdo.
    Este viaje a lo largo de los traumas familiares de Edith es, sin duda, una nueva formo de ver el videojuego.
    No deja indiferente.
    El juego tiene una duración aproximada de 2-3 h, lo cual ayuda a concentra lo brillante de la propuesta. Un desarrollo mayor en cuanto a duración le hubiera perjudicado.
    Así que no se lleven a engaño, este juego es un "viaje" muy corto con una gran historia que contar.
    *Puntuación con respecto al panorama independiente.    … Expand
  77. StoiaAlex
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    This game is the perfect argument in the debate that shouldn't be: Are games a form of art?
    Of course they are! Just try this for 2 hours and you'll want to put it in your special shelf near your favorite book or movie.
  78. hknyrbkn
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    You just wanna keep on and see what happened to whom in that crooked house next? Wish there were more games like this that focuses on individual moments and stories, with a narrative that is woven beautifully.
  79. kamik
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    I'm so proud this game won BAFTA Game of The Year award, totally deserves it, everyone should play it. Brilliant story.
  80. Rastror2
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    This game is perfect, it has a perfect storyline and a beautiful story, it may been one of the best games I have ever play in mi whole life. When it was released, I didn't know how good was this game.
  81. sft
    Jul 1, 2019
    9
    A lingering legacy

    4.5/5 • The most impressive thing about WHAT REMAINS OF EDITH FINCH is the level of imagination and creativity that exists throughout the game. Also you get to play part of the game as a cat, and that can’t be a bad thing. Basically a set of short fables told through mini-games, WROEF tells the tale of a family beset by mystery and tragedy. It’s not easy to explain    A lingering legacy

    4.5/5 • The most impressive thing about WHAT REMAINS OF EDITH FINCH is the level of imagination and creativity that exists throughout the game. Also you get to play part of the game as a cat, and that can’t be a bad thing. Basically a set of short fables told through mini-games, WROEF tells the tale of a family beset by mystery and tragedy. It’s not easy to explain what’s involved when playing the game without introducing spoilers but suffice it to say the player is taken on a fascinating, surreal, and achingly wistful journey through the Finch family tree, experiencing each episode in a unique fashion, and through strange, shifting perspectives. Taken individually, each vignette is moving in its own way, and viewed as a whole it’s a mesmerizing exploration of loss and longing. Even though the events that take place are dreamlike and fantastical the team at Giant Sparrow have managed to imbue their game with such a vivid sense of melancholic wonder that I felt for each and every Finch, no matter how bizarre their personal story turned out to be. WROEF is a triumph of the imagination, and despite its understandably short running length, is a must for all gamers who enjoy being taken on a meaningful journey. Play this game.    … Expand
  82. Mester42
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    my second favorite game and one of my favorite stories in either movies books other games or anythign i have ever experienced
  83. Grachechkovski
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    You might think that this is just another walking simulator and you're right. However, it is one of the best walking simulators, which has the following advantages:
    - divine voice;
    - a fantastic and unique storytelling experience for every family member; - the dramatic and touching story of one big family; - an unexpected twist at the end of the game, which reveals the name of the    You might think that this is just another walking simulator and you're right. However, it is one of the best walking simulators, which has the following advantages:
    - divine voice;
    - a fantastic and unique storytelling experience for every family member;
    - the dramatic and touching story of one big family;
    - an unexpected twist at the end of the game, which reveals the name of the game;
    - beautiful detailed house, in some rooms of which you want to stay on your own;
    - great sound design;
    - beautiful landscapes that you just want to watch and do nothing about.
    In short, run to play this little masterpiece. Total: 10/10    … Expand
  84. brendo214
    May 30, 2019
    8
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a pretty heartwarming story-based walking simulator.
  85. sarahlee123
    May 27, 2019
    9
    A meditative walking simulator in the vein of Gone Home, What Remains of Edith Finch plays like an interactive storybook, full of captivating tales centered on the various ill-fated members of the Finch family. But for a game so focused on death, What Remains of Edith Finch is surprisingly full of life. It packs just as many uplifting and touching moments as it does sad ones.

    Each story    A meditative walking simulator in the vein of Gone Home, What Remains of Edith Finch plays like an interactive storybook, full of captivating tales centered on the various ill-fated members of the Finch family. But for a game so focused on death, What Remains of Edith Finch is surprisingly full of life. It packs just as many uplifting and touching moments as it does sad ones.

    Each story allows you to get to know the family member it focuses on just enough to miss them when you remember they're gone, and is told a way uniquely befitting the person—whether that be through the pages of a comic book or the lens of a vintage camera. Many of the stories employ some degree of magical realism, leaving the player—and Edith herself—to speculate as to how grounded in reality the tales might be.

    The beautifully rendered rooms of the house provide just as many clues as to what kind of lives the Finches led as do the individual stories. Littered with small details like newspaper clippings, photographs, and plenty of books, the rooms of the labyrinthine Finch mansion feel lived-in, and the house's hidden passageways, branching structures, and other little quirks make it a delight to explore. The simple controls are intuitive and there are no tricky puzzles or other gameplay mechanics to interfere with story progression.

    The whole thing only takes a few hours to complete, but its heart-wrenching conclusion will leave you thinking about What Remains of Edith Finch long after the credits roll.    … Expand
  86. beccathestrigga
    Apr 16, 2019
    8
    The game is simply beautiful. "What remains of Edith Finch" shows us that video games truly are an art. It's hard to tell something about it without spoiling anything, so just trust me and play it. Game isn't long and isn't expensive so it's worth to try. That kind of storytelling I have never seen in any other game. Visuals are also great and soundtrack has a right tone. I totally recommend it.
  87. keanex
    Apr 6, 2019
    9
    The environment is an absolute joy to explore as Edith Finch explores her family's house to uncover their stories of unluck. Absolutely stunning story telling. I absolutely loved my playthrough.
  88. Dinogig1
    Mar 20, 2019
    9
    This game is a work of art in its interesting story and good gameplay for what this is trying to be. The story is interesting and there are a few incredible levels that I will never forget. In particular there is one where you are working in a canning factory, you start are daydreaming because of how monotonous this job is. I can't spoil anything else as that would be a disservice to theThis game is a work of art in its interesting story and good gameplay for what this is trying to be. The story is interesting and there are a few incredible levels that I will never forget. In particular there is one where you are working in a canning factory, you start are daydreaming because of how monotonous this job is. I can't spoil anything else as that would be a disservice to the game.

    A must play though there is a lack of tips of keyboard controls and if it doesn't look interesting to you you probably won't enjoy it as it is more story based than gameplay.    … Expand
  89. vovin999
    Mar 9, 2019
    8
    This was an incredible experience during the short time that it lasted, but left a somewhat empty after-taste after all is said and done.
    Coming into this game, I was immediately drawn in with the amazing graphics. Then I became frustrated with the slow walking, and how unnecessary the woods section under the house was. There was literally nothing there to find, which was a shame.    This was an incredible experience during the short time that it lasted, but left a somewhat empty after-taste after all is said and done.
    Coming into this game, I was immediately drawn in with the amazing graphics. Then I became frustrated with the slow walking, and how unnecessary the woods section under the house was. There was literally nothing there to find, which was a shame.
    Finally entering the house I was amazed again, and felt genuinely creeped out by the atmosphere. I saw doors sealed off as if to contain some evil inside. I saw this mix of books - spiritual books, cooking books, the freaking Necronomicon (!) - and my mind concocted imagery of the terrors awaiting me as I was to continue exploring this house of doom. I saw from the family tree on the main menu that none of the people of the Finch family had lived very long, and was saddened but eager to find our their morbid tales.
    Oh boy, are the developers of this nasty tale a morbid bunch!
    Why did they leave the house so hastily? Was the old woman a witch that had to sacrifice her children and grand-children to some Ancient God she had made a pact with? Was there occult cannibalism involved? Had some sinister demon been conjured which frightened off the family?
    Unfortunately none of my initial anticipations were met.
    What the story does - and quite well - is retell the morbid endings of these people, and you have to give it to the creators that the house imagery is consistent as far as what you discover goes. The retellings of the demise of the family members are brilliantly executed, using clever means of story-telling to deliver them. It must have taken a lot of work, because they really push the 3D-engine to its limits by making each mini-story unique in presentation.
    So while the game is a thrill to play through, it ultimately leaves a dry empty feeling inside, because nothing is actually revealed in regards to the origins of the "Curse", nor is there any connecting thread that makes sense as to why these individuals actually meet such sad fates. It is as if the creators couldn't make sense of their own story, and the deadline was approaching so they just skipped it altogether. I don't want to reveal any spoilers, but to be honest there are none to be found within the game itself either. The game literally reeks of references to some hidden evil that was committed with supernatural forces, but the game chooses to just skip all of that in any conclusive final way.
    The Necronomicon on the bookshelf! The creepy history of the family. I was SO disappointed that it all ran out in the sand, and skipped the whole idea of a climactic ending altogether. It is as if the developers grew tired of their own creation towards the end, and just decided to get the game delivered asap. There is a point in the game where one of the characters approach the old mansion during a low tide, and then it just stops there, but you get the feeling that there was supposed to be a section where it is explored, and all is revealed, but it is skipped in the most silly way.
    If the game had actually dared to find a resolve bringing all the pieces together in the end, it would have been one of the best interactive story games I have ever played. It doesn't though, so that place still goes to Soma.    … Expand
  90. inmh
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    This is a perfect example of a game that is primarily exploration/story-based that allows for enough creative interactivity to keep the story going. If more so-called "walking simulators" took notes from What Remains of Edith Finch, the genre would be better-viewed on the whole.
  91. ixakin
    Feb 18, 2019
    9
    Excellent story, simple but at the same time awesome. A myst have game if you like narrative games, more than shooting everywhere.
    Play calm with plenty of time, do not hurry.
    Enjoy the story.
  92. Narva
    Feb 18, 2019
    9
    Definirlo como un juego no es preciso; es más bien un cuento visual, con el que recorres la trágica historia de la familia Finch.

    Una delicia creativa lejos del frenesí de los juegos AAA actuales. Un 'must' en tu biblioteca.
  93. ChoicestGames
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    Despite only taking two hours to complete, your morbid curiosity will compel you to learn how each member of the cursed Finch family met their untimely demise. Giant Sparrow went to great efforts in making this walking simulator stand out from the competition thanks to creative ways of telling the story as well as a beautiful house to explore.
  94. Kcon
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    Very good but slightly short game that explores a very old house with some very interesting mysteries.
  95. AstiX
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    Blown away. There's a lot of good stuff to be said about the game. It presents its mysterious story in a very innovative and unique way with a great mix of varying gameplay, animation and music.

    But there's that one special magical moment in the game. The part where you cut the fish... I don't want to include spoilers. You know what I'm talking about if you've played the game. That    Blown away. There's a lot of good stuff to be said about the game. It presents its mysterious story in a very innovative and unique way with a great mix of varying gameplay, animation and music.

    But there's that one special magical moment in the game. The part where you cut the fish... I don't want to include spoilers. You know what I'm talking about if you've played the game. That right there was probably the most amazing audiovisual presentation of a story in a video game. I had tears in my eyes out of pure goodness.

    A wonderful experience. Play it.    … Expand
  96. jelikey
    Jan 20, 2019
    9
    When a game makes you smile or sad theres something good about it, What remains of edith finch is an interactive story that takes you through the tragic history about a family. is really well written if you dont enjoy good stories go and play COD, this is about to sit ,watch, hear and enjoy
  97. Xloksik
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    Игра отличная. Не понимаю тех людей которые говорят что игра скучная, конечно если ваш iq ниже 10 и вы не можете понять что сюжет таким задумывался. Если вы ожидаете от игры прямолинейностей их там не будет. Все описано максимально красочно, графика как и в подобных играх на 10 баллов, музыка тоже.Игра отличная. Не понимаю тех людей которые говорят что игра скучная, конечно если ваш iq ниже 10 и вы не можете понять что сюжет таким задумывался. Если вы ожидаете от игры прямолинейностей их там не будет. Все описано максимально красочно, графика как и в подобных играх на 10 баллов, музыка тоже.
  98. Matias8654
    Jan 12, 2019
    9
    Un juego increible que en todo momento te mantiene en suspenso, con cada una de las historias que vas encontrando, con un final perfecto.
    El unico pero que podria tener es que es un juego demasiado corto aunque la trama es sumamente envolvente
  99. DSgamePL
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    I will remember this game forever...........................................................................................................................
  100. TitaniumDragon
    Jan 11, 2019
    8
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a rather depressing walking simulator. You play as the titular Edith Finch, who returns to her abandoned childhood home after the death of her mother. It is immediately obvious upon looking at the house that her family was a bit eccentric, but once you get inside and start seeing the glued-shut doors, it’s obvious that there was something seriously wrong withWhat Remains of Edith Finch is a rather depressing walking simulator. You play as the titular Edith Finch, who returns to her abandoned childhood home after the death of her mother. It is immediately obvious upon looking at the house that her family was a bit eccentric, but once you get inside and start seeing the glued-shut doors, it’s obvious that there was something seriously wrong with the Finch family.

    As a walking simulator, this is really more of a story that you interact with by moving around and looking at items in the environment than a game per se; there’s no challenge to be had here, and virtually nothing in the way of meaningful choices to be made. The closest point of comparison is probably Gone Home – a young woman goes home to an empty house in the Pacific Northwest and over the course of the game you learn about the family drama that had unfolded there.

    However, I feel that this work is a major improvement on the typical walking simulator formula.

    What Remains of Edith Finch features shifting perspectives and art styles which serves to break up the gameplay and give it much more of a sense of variety. As you make your way through the game, you view the final moments of each member of the Finch family in turn, learning about their tragic and often self-inflicted history of bad stuff happening. These sequences are very creative, and vary considerably, ranging from a cel-shaded playthrough of a comic about a character’s death, to someone taking tragic family photos, to more abstract, fanciful scenes which imply how a character died.

    Even outside of the memories, this game oozes with character. The eccentricity of the family – along with one character’s tendency to make dead people’s bedrooms into makeshift memorials – allows the game makers the excuse to make a variety of distinctive rooms, each reflecting the character of an individual, well, character. The family’s eclectic, schmaltzy, and kitschy tastes give us both insight into various characters’ personalities as well as interesting things to look at as we make our way through the game.

    This game touched me emotionally, a rare feat in such works. That being said, I’m not sure if I can say that I actually enjoyed it; many of the events in the game were deliberately not only depressing, but also kind of pointless – the events just get progressively worse and more depressing as the game goes on. It’s just tragedy after tragedy, and while I’d be tempted to call it melodrama, the game does a pretty good job of selling it to the player – the pointlessness of it all is the point of the story, or as close to a point as Edith Finch has.

    If I had a complaint about the “gameplay” interface itself, it would be the protagonist’s slow walking speed – while this is partially justified in the story, it is still a bit annoying in a few sections (particularly in the outdoor areas) where you walk around and it can take quite a while to get from point A to point B. The fact that I couldn’t turn off my controller’s rumbling via an in-game option (at least, not one that I found) was also an annoyance. Both of these issues were quite minor, though the latter did result in me switching over to using my controller halfway through to prevent it from rattling its way off my desk.

    Overall, I think that this was one of the better examples of a serious walking simulator. The game’s overall presentation was on point, and it actually made me feel things. It didn’t belabor the point – the game overall is just a few hours long, and none of the individual sequences end up dragging on too long.

    And yet I am not in love with this game, in part because it mostly seemed to be just trying to make me sad, but I didn’t really feel like it had much in the way of a meaningful message.

    If you are interested in walking simulators, this is definitely one to check out. If you are looking for something with actual gameplay, this is not for you.    … Expand
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#7 Best PC Game of 2017
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#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#64 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jul 5, 2017
    79
    Leisurely exploration of the estate is interspersed with stories about the last days of different Finch family members – and these moments show that developers didn’t just proclaim their love for H.P. Lovecraft, Neil Gaiman and other masters of magical realism, they really know that stuff. Giant Sparrow draws you into the little girl’s dreamworld just as easily as it paints a picture of kingly ambitions of a factory worker. [Issue#221, p.81]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 5, 2017
    80
    Beautiful, bittersweet, artistic, frank and engaging game. Just a shame of the scope that does not allow to move from a captivating start into a completely satisfactory final. [Issue#275]
  3. CD-Action
    Jun 30, 2017
    70
    The game tells intriguing stories and leaves room for interpretation but is short, linear and devoid of true tension. [07/2017, p.60]
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