What Remains of Edith Finch

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. brendo214
    May 30, 2019
    8
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a pretty heartwarming story-based walking simulator.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. LVCIVS
    Apr 10, 2019
    6
    Its not a bad game. It is focus in the story of this family and the atmosphere of the house, This atmosphere is very important in a walking simulator. So, showing a house with a collection of repeated books without a justification in the history of the family, is ridiculous and breaks the good atmosphere that the game could at first offer.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Kcon
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    Very good but slightly short game that explores a very old house with some very interesting mysteries.
  15. 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
  16. Merlo27
    Feb 1, 2019
    3
    I've never seen a game made with less honesty. Every little bit of this is perfectly calculated to contain just what a publicly and critically acclaimed work should have. It's beautiful, it's accessible, it's pandering, it shamelessly targets your inner voyeur and invokes morbid curiosity. Yet if you know where to look all of this becomes obvious pretty fast and by the embarrassment theI've never seen a game made with less honesty. Every little bit of this is perfectly calculated to contain just what a publicly and critically acclaimed work should have. It's beautiful, it's accessible, it's pandering, it shamelessly targets your inner voyeur and invokes morbid curiosity. Yet if you know where to look all of this becomes obvious pretty fast and by the embarrassment the ending of this game is (both in terms of writing and lack of payoff, as well as the predictability of it all) it becomes obvious the authors had literally nothing meaningful or clever to say.… Expand
  17. falmavar
    Jan 21, 2019
    2
    1 point for design and music.
    1 point for good stories of family members.
    I liked this game until I end it. There is no plot. There is no answers for the questions. There is no main idea. Postmodern "art" as it is. Very big disappointment.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. DSgamePL
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    I will remember this game forever...........................................................................................................................
  22. bifgis
    Jan 11, 2019
    0
    Wow. What an utter bore. #1: this is not a video game. This is a *barely* interactive storybook, with slow moving, janky controls, a languid movement speed whose only purpose is to drag out the sparse content to make it feel longer. The story is lackluster, unrelatable, and ultimately pointless with no buildup, climax, or payoff whatsoever.

    If this had been a show or movie, I wouldn't    Wow. What an utter bore. #1: this is not a video game. This is a *barely* interactive storybook, with slow moving, janky controls, a languid movement speed whose only purpose is to drag out the sparse content to make it feel longer. The story is lackluster, unrelatable, and ultimately pointless with no buildup, climax, or payoff whatsoever.

    If this had been a show or movie, I wouldn't have even bothered watching it in the background while i was playing a real game. I kept playing hoping there would be some point or that it would improve as I got deeper into it as the reviews seem so high. The only blessing therefore was that it was quite short.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. Hyperactivebuff
    Jan 10, 2019
    7
    [There are no actual spoilers here, but there are references that will have more meaning if you've played the game.]

    You should play this game. Let me get that out of the way straight off the bat. You should play this game. I only gave it a score of 7/10, and I will explain why below, but do not take this to mean I don't think this game is worth experiencing. "What Remains of    [There are no actual spoilers here, but there are references that will have more meaning if you've played the game.]

    You should play this game.

    Let me get that out of the way straight off the bat. You should play this game. I only gave it a score of 7/10, and I will explain why below, but do not take this to mean I don't think this game is worth experiencing.

    "What Remains of Edith Finch" is one of the best arguments for the place that so-called "Walking Simulators" have at the table of gaming. It is a compelling narrative, told by an urgent speaker who is compelling and authentic. At its heart, What Remains of Edith Finch is eulogy. It doesn't try to tell its story with words, because you know the person about whom it speaks. It doesn't show you. Instead, it reminds you of what you already know, and it allows your emotions to make the connections from its few words.

    "Something about the story was familiar", Edith says at one point in her story. And in that quote, you have an excellent summary of the game itself. Throughout this story you are left with emotional stirrings. Evocative, and emotive, rather than logical. You often know what is coming, and more importantly, you often know what is being felt. Whether it's dragging your palm along the air streaming out the passenger side window, or kicking your legs to pump higher and higher, this game is experiental. You live it, and you live it through your own snippets of memory. We have all lived these lives, we have all known these stories, we have all loved this person, and as any good eulogy does, the words and snippets of What Remains draws these memories out of you.

    It's a touching tale, and one you will remember. You should play this game. And luckily, it should be easy to do. Why you ask? Because despite the asking price, it takes about 120 minutes to 100%. And it isn't a perfect experience.

    There are snags. There are moments where you can't tell how to continue the tale and have to backtrack and retrace. There are other times where you backtrack and retrace, and the game lets you do so, only to find that you shouldn't have. These SNAFUs have become expected with walking simulators, but they're frustrating and they take away from the experience. The graphics are suitable, pretty, but not standout. The score is likewise suitable but never particularly compelling. Except maybe with the frog. The lack of a 'run' button is intentional, but cumbersome. It makes areas that were already bordering on frustrating moreso, when they are being experienced. The lack of a 'display clues' button is also intentional and just as cumbersome for all the same reasons. This is not a game that should attempt to 'hide achievements'. It wants you to get the whole story, and it wants you to get the whole story step by step, in an organized manner rather than disjointed and backtracked. Refusal to aide its own design in this regard, perhaps as some defense against the tired 'Walking simulators aren't games' blathering of the unwashed heathens, does the team at Annapurna no favors.

    This is a good game. Some will even consider it a great game. But it's a 2 hour experience that costs as much as $40. If you get this game free, you're right to say it was great. If you bought it for $40 or even $20, you may very well feel far less pleased with it. I think you should play it, but I think you need to understand how brief the play is. And it doesn't benefit from any replaying. I am glad I played this game. I enjoyed it. I would recommend it to anybody. But I don't think it's worth more than about $10 for most people, and it usually goes for a lot more than that.    … Expand
  25. passionne
    Jan 8, 2019
    6
    Good :

    - interesting story
    - voice acting

    Bad :

    - gameplay too poor
    - graphics : low resolution textures
    - bad optimization : the game requires a high-end graphic card to play in 4K at 60 fps while graphics are not very good
  26. Klewer
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    An absolutely amazing story and great atmosphere in this game. It what some may call a "Walking Simulator" but it;'s well worth palying. Only issue is a bit short, 2 hours roughly.
  27. beeanadou
    Nov 9, 2018
    5
    The stories are too scattered and hardly linked to each other. Picture is great though but besides it cannot find much selling point.
  28. Renovatia
    Oct 31, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was presented to me as a game, but it isn't. It's a story driven "walk-through".

    Basically you explore an eerie yet beautiful house and when you click on one or the other object, a part of the story is told by the protagonist, a young pregnant woman. You begin with the bottom of the family tree and move up - so to speak - discovering how each family member came to die untimely.

    To keep you awake, occasionally you have to open a door, lock or window yourself by moving the mouse in some direction. Or you control an animal for a moment. It's all at rudimentary level and not intended to challenge you. Again, it's only to keep your attention.

    To explore everything, the "game" takes about two hours. And that's it. Suddenly it's over, and you're left with a nice story, but haven't played a game or anything, because there is no game to play.

    For two hours (or three if you're slower) of story telling, this "book" is kinda expensive. I don't know exactly what to think of it. But I'm left unfulfilled, hence the lower score.

    Graphics is nice though. No glitches or anything. A huge negative is the bratty way the young lady communicates. You have to listen to her voice for the next two hours or so. Another negative is the open end more or less. The unlikely weird deaths by the family members aren't explained, although everybody claims it because they read upon the family history. So suspicions of their ill fate (untimely deaths of all family members) is based on superstition.

    But nothing conclusive will be presented. This family is simply dying because that's the story. Meh.
    A good thing I have to say is that the story doesn't try to push some liberal agenda such as "Gone Home", which pushes the gay agenda. Edith Finch is an original mystery story (without answers).

    All in all this "game" is a walking simulator/spoken story book with decent graphics. It's not a game - just to make sure. It lasts for 2 hours. If that's worth your $12 or so then go for it.    … Expand
  29. captaint
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    I am starting disappointed for metacritic. People here is unreasonably picky and I even saw a 0 score for Edith Finch..unbelievable. I will give 9.5 for its brave and beautiful narratation!
  30. Archound
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    The best title in it's genre. Lots of unique and clever ideas. Very close to 10/10!
  31. michaelb1928
    Sep 19, 2018
    8
    en a game makes you smile or sad theres something good about it, What remains of edith finch is an interactive story that takes you th
  32. highlordswrath
    Aug 12, 2018
    2
    at first story does seem very intriguing and nice but once you spend more time playing you discover that the story is actually unconvincing and pointless
    the most basic thing like redefining keyboard control isnt available...
  33. RagingPoet
    Aug 7, 2018
    10
    What Remains of Edith Finch is an amazing videogame experience and the less you know learn about it before playing the better.
  34. LifeHistory
    Jul 14, 2018
    8
    Great and beautiful and easily worth playing instead of watching some the crap movie that Hollywood has to offer. The Team made the game with thoughtful heart. Good story and graphics. Cool ideas and voice acting. Unique and totally worth playing. I wish it was longer but I know you need a much bigger budget for a longer quality game like this.
  35. Aeryx
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    Never would I have imagined that a story about a family, a house, walking around, no jump and no attacking would prove to be such a remarkably magical experience. Every square inch of the house tells a story and every room so well-designed it made me want to make a house just like it and live there for the rest of my life. The stories are dark, tragic and funny all at the same time. It'sNever would I have imagined that a story about a family, a house, walking around, no jump and no attacking would prove to be such a remarkably magical experience. Every square inch of the house tells a story and every room so well-designed it made me want to make a house just like it and live there for the rest of my life. The stories are dark, tragic and funny all at the same time. It's perfect if you are a sadist.… Expand
  36. jfarq
    May 23, 2018
    10
    Giant Sparrow and Annapurna Interactive bring a work that marks a turning point in the industry. What Remains of Edith Finch takes the magical realism of literature, makes it her own with fresh ideas and personality (beyond any medium). Its versatility using every videoludic language and its ability to involve you in a visceral way makes it the most important game I have ever played. GiveGiant Sparrow and Annapurna Interactive bring a work that marks a turning point in the industry. What Remains of Edith Finch takes the magical realism of literature, makes it her own with fresh ideas and personality (beyond any medium). Its versatility using every videoludic language and its ability to involve you in a visceral way makes it the most important game I have ever played. Give him a chance!!!… Expand
  37. KARF4GEN
    May 10, 2018
    8
    Очаровательная история на один вечер в жанре симулятор ходьбы.
    История о семье то ли проклятой, то ли истово поверившей в это проклятие и таким образом оживившее его.
    После everybody's gone to rapture и SOMA мой самый любимый проект. И помните никогда не оставляйте младенцев одних в ванной!    Очаровательная история на один вечер в жанре симулятор ходьбы.
    История о семье то ли проклятой, то ли истово поверившей в это проклятие и таким образом оживившее его.
    После everybody's gone to rapture и SOMA мой самый любимый проект.
    И помните никогда не оставляйте младенцев одних в ванной!
  38. JimmyJams
    Apr 26, 2018
    6
    A visual story told through the eyes of the last remaining member of a family cursed with early deaths. The best part of the game was the graphics as it ran smooth with essentially no tweaking to the original settings. Environments were detailed and helped paint the story with color. The game takes you through each family member's room and tells, briefly, their story.

    Outside of that I    A visual story told through the eyes of the last remaining member of a family cursed with early deaths. The best part of the game was the graphics as it ran smooth with essentially no tweaking to the original settings. Environments were detailed and helped paint the story with color. The game takes you through each family member's room and tells, briefly, their story.

    Outside of that I can't really say there's much more to this story game. There was no gameplay to speak of; no puzzle elements, navigation, or problem solving of any kind. Just press forward to advance through the house.

    The story, the main aspect, was... kinda boring. There were about 3-4 family members whose deaths still remained a complete mystery and you're left guessing at how they died. Most of them died in pretty mundane ways too; no one died doing anything heoric, strange, or interesting. Each family member lived pretty mundane lives that most anyone could have lived. Nothing wacky or stimulating. I mean, yeah, their family is a bit DIY-ish and ambitious (painter, house builder, artist, child actor, etc), but no one achieved any greatness or did anything significant other than dieing clumsily.

    Each family member's story is told very briefly from either their eyes or some artistic recreation, which was cool, but again, brief. Their stories didn't link up too significantly and you didn't get too much of a picture of their full life with the family who clearly is very close with one another.

    There was one part of the story where I became genuinely interested in what was going to happen next (the one concerning Edie and the old house), and then, bam, that story ends, ok on to the next...

    The end was a bit touching, the rest was a snoozefest.    … Expand
  39. Hvick225
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    It is indeed a beautiful and captivating story. Every minute in this game was worth it, simply incredible.
  40. Voodoo123
    Apr 14, 2018
    4
    High quality yet ultimately very pretentious storytelling. Each family members story is told using interesting and varied game play mechanics.... I just didn't care enough about any of the characters to finish the game. Impressive game design marred by a lacklustere story IMO.
  41. misterDVader
    Apr 10, 2018
    9
    The game introduces entirely new mechanics and ways to tell the story every couple of minutes. It's only 3 hours long, but it's very refreshing. It may not be the best story ever told in video games, but it's not about the story itself, it's about how this story is being presented to the viewer.
  42. CurlyJefferson
    Mar 20, 2018
    8
    Great game with touching vignettes that will make you gasp. Wonderful graphical detail to the world, such as the home. Disliked the ending.
  43. Paultergeist
    Feb 26, 2018
    9
    Before you start. Take a moment to stand still where you are. Take a few deep breaths. Call off today's appointments before you take your first steps down the dirt road before you. Because this could be one of those rare experiences which you sit through in one turn. Whether you're very much into interactive storytelling or not, it'll be very hard to not appreciate this little masterpiece.Before you start. Take a moment to stand still where you are. Take a few deep breaths. Call off today's appointments before you take your first steps down the dirt road before you. Because this could be one of those rare experiences which you sit through in one turn. Whether you're very much into interactive storytelling or not, it'll be very hard to not appreciate this little masterpiece. And I say little because, yes, it's short. Even if you want to unravel every little secret which the game has to offer. Still it won't take you more than you'd need to even get past the tutorial of some titles.
    But oh what a little trip it is. The storytelling is magnificent. The atmosphere is truly majestic. Mysteries lay hidden around you waiting to be unravelled. And the way the story makes you trace every corner of the house and it's surroundings is truly incredible, mysterious and gripping. You care for what happened to the family and it manages to make you bond with anyone involved in the sad, but at the same time somehow enlightening, trip down the house's mysterious past. In terms of graphics does the game not only look beautiful, but the way it presents every aspect of the family's past is often extremely creative and original. There have been several titles which provide the same kind of style and atmosphere. Take "The Vanishing of Ethan Carter", "Dear Esther", "Everybody's gone to the rapture" and most similarly "Gone Home". All of them made a similar impression on me. Making me think and wonder about the mysteries I witnessed. But none of the above stood as tall as "What Remains of Edith Finch". Tall in mystery. Tall in emotion. Tall in beauty. But mainly tall in storytelling. A title which manages to switch your emotions up and down almost constantly. Mixing sadness and joy into a satisfying yet eerie blend. A level of interactive storytelling which hasn't been reached before in this genre in my opinion and therefore sets the bar very high for upcoming titles of it's kind.    … Expand
  44. gracjanski
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    Of course this game is not a real game, because it has almost no gameplay. You just wander around and listen to the story. But this game is very intense...
    The advantage is, that the programmer could focus on the story and atmosphere. The atmosphere begins slow, but after 1 hour it starts to be sad, and it gets worse and worse. This story hit me and remembered me to a sad story of my    Of course this game is not a real game, because it has almost no gameplay. You just wander around and listen to the story. But this game is very intense...
    The advantage is, that the programmer could focus on the story and atmosphere. The atmosphere begins slow, but after 1 hour it starts to be sad, and it gets worse and worse. This story hit me and remembered me to a sad story of my life. Another thing about the story: there are many creative ideas to tell you stories about how the family member died.
    The graphic looks brilliantly, it uses the Unreal 4 engine.
    This game is a great experience and you just need 2-3 hours for that, so I can surely recommend to invest so few hours of your life for this experiment.

    Negative: no retail version    … Expand
  45. SugarHBear
    Feb 2, 2018
    3
    Living in western Washington and being a fan of houses with secret passages, I LOVED the scenery and visuals of this game.

    The story started great, but for me it petered out as the game went on, and there was no satisfying ending.
  46. Aldebaran7
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    What a **** amazing masterpiece. The atmosphere is a true work of art. The story just grips and doesnt let you go untill the very end. The visuals are just outstanding. I cried like a baby at the end. Just.****.Play.This.Masterpiece.
  47. auditbadger
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  48. gloriouspotato
    Jan 25, 2018
    9
    What Remains of Edith FInch is a game that's mired in tragedy and death. But it's also a game with light-hearted moments, and moments of joy and magical fantasy. In many ways, Edith Finch is an exploration of life and how people respond and are influenced by adversity; from coping with death to other themes such as parenthood, neglect and escapism. Told through vignettes and recollectionsWhat Remains of Edith FInch is a game that's mired in tragedy and death. But it's also a game with light-hearted moments, and moments of joy and magical fantasy. In many ways, Edith Finch is an exploration of life and how people respond and are influenced by adversity; from coping with death to other themes such as parenthood, neglect and escapism. Told through vignettes and recollections of each of the Finch family, the game continually takes stylistic detours, and introduces these unique "mini-games", weaving them together with it's storytelling flawlessly to make each scene more impactful and personal, while keeping the game fresh and not monotonous. Lasting about 2-3 hours in length, the game finishes on a satisfying but melancholy note. Overall, Edith FInch is a fantastic story driven experience that's original and innovative, easily becoming one of the best the genre has to offer.

    Overall rating - 8.6/10    … Expand
  49. pastacheesecake
    Jan 18, 2018
    8
    Delves superbly into magical realism; exploring the pains of love and loss. Really creative in the gameplay department. Excellent writing.
  50. rodericrinehart
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    A truly magical and memorable game. Every inch of the game is crafted with exquisite care. I enjoyed myself in the 2-3 hours with Edith Finch more than almost any movie. It is a really emotional experience and has elements of The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, fantasy worlds, children's imaginations, and the memories of a truly haunted and unlucky family. Every gamer should play it, and aA truly magical and memorable game. Every inch of the game is crafted with exquisite care. I enjoyed myself in the 2-3 hours with Edith Finch more than almost any movie. It is a really emotional experience and has elements of The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, fantasy worlds, children's imaginations, and the memories of a truly haunted and unlucky family. Every gamer should play it, and a lot of people who aren't gamers should play it.… Expand
  51. backohead74
    Dec 11, 2017
    8
    A really solid, thought provoking and wonderful narrative experience. Anyone who enjoyed games like Firewatch, Dear Esther, Virginia and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter will really enjoy this game. I cant recommend it enough. Quite short at about 2 hours but well worth the price even at that short length. Features some really simple yet innovative game play and the story and voice acting areA really solid, thought provoking and wonderful narrative experience. Anyone who enjoyed games like Firewatch, Dear Esther, Virginia and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter will really enjoy this game. I cant recommend it enough. Quite short at about 2 hours but well worth the price even at that short length. Features some really simple yet innovative game play and the story and voice acting are top notch. The visuals are well done though not the best we've seen but it still packs an emotional punch. Highly recommended and a Top Ten game of the year for me.… Expand
  52. parallax_84
    Dec 11, 2017
    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
  53. Trunks252
    Dec 10, 2017
    8
    This is one of the few games that managed to pique my interest from the very first second I started playing, all the way to the end. This game has masterful storytelling and visual narrative. This is another example of a story that could not be done justice in any form of media besides interactive games.

    That said, the ending was too soon and left me with a feeling of slight    This is one of the few games that managed to pique my interest from the very first second I started playing, all the way to the end. This game has masterful storytelling and visual narrative. This is another example of a story that could not be done justice in any form of media besides interactive games.

    That said, the ending was too soon and left me with a feeling of slight dissatisfaction (emphasis on slight). But, overall worth playing for sure.    … Expand
  54. psylife
    Nov 23, 2017
    0
    A slow and boring interactive story, where the user walks around a house as the narrator delivers on the grotesquely absurd tragic demise of the Finch family. There is absolutely no point to the story, there is no interesting or thought provoking ending that might justify the pain of having to sit through it. You just finish the game with the sensation that you just wasted 3 hours of yourA slow and boring interactive story, where the user walks around a house as the narrator delivers on the grotesquely absurd tragic demise of the Finch family. There is absolutely no point to the story, there is no interesting or thought provoking ending that might justify the pain of having to sit through it. You just finish the game with the sensation that you just wasted 3 hours of your time walking painfully slowly through someone's house. I found FIrewatch far more interesting, and I would easily recommend it above and beyond this game. This is a truly laughable, pointless, time-wasting experience, that tries hard to tear jerk you and eventually fails even at that.… Expand
  55. sashang
    Nov 17, 2017
    5
    This shouldn't have been a game, it should have been a book instead. Just go read a book. It will be more rewarding then slogging through this crap to get to the game equivalent of the next page.
  56. PhotatoAim
    Sep 24, 2017
    9
    One of the most amazing story game experience i have ever played! 2017 has been very poor on gaming, but there are still gems like this among the big boring AAA games.
  57. Furkan5218
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    Great story, great characters, great music and a great game. This game is so fun to play. I think it deserves a GOTY nominee at least. Love that and I can recommend this to everyone.
  58. riawdh
    Aug 26, 2017
    9
    As I played, I began not only wander but wonder. Such a beautiful game, the characters, and the story is written perfectly, incredibly sad and tragically beautiful.
  59. Tsotneforester
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    Very Nice thing to Play. Storyline is just perfect, a little bit sad, but very moving! The First impression was so genuine! I have never felt horrified while playing, despite the fact that you play alone with nobody alive around, only past, that is tragic and unhappy!
  60. Mandulum
    Aug 10, 2017
    9
    Five Word Review: My new favorite walking simulator.
    Favorite Thing: It's a tie! Firstly, the game is brilliantly imaginative. Second, Valerie Rose Lohman (I looked it up because it was worth looking up!) does an amazing job as Edith. Her narration completely draws me in.
    Least Favorite Thing: Mouse-based movement tasks (like turning things). Date Completed: 2017-08-09 Playtime: 2h    Five Word Review: My new favorite walking simulator.
    Favorite Thing: It's a tie! Firstly, the game is brilliantly imaginative. Second, Valerie Rose Lohman (I looked it up because it was worth looking up!) does an amazing job as Edith. Her narration completely draws me in.
    Least Favorite Thing: Mouse-based movement tasks (like turning things).

    Date Completed: 2017-08-09
    Playtime: 2h (and worth every penny)
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: Go play this game, it's so good.    … Expand
  61. zatta
    Aug 6, 2017
    8
    Walking sim with spoken and quite believable voice acting. Great pacing. Story driven with no puzzles, you're often guided by floating words so you pretty much can't get lost. Better than Gone Home, however with so much death involved I expected more of an emotional response from myself.. but alas this is why it's an 8. It's fairly well written but you're not given enough time to becomeWalking sim with spoken and quite believable voice acting. Great pacing. Story driven with no puzzles, you're often guided by floating words so you pretty much can't get lost. Better than Gone Home, however with so much death involved I expected more of an emotional response from myself.. but alas this is why it's an 8. It's fairly well written but you're not given enough time to become emotionally attached to any characters. Good but not great, a solid 8.… Expand
  62. nabbone
    Jul 14, 2017
    9
    Finally a "game" that fully exploits the narration! The player, or rather, the spectator, has nothing more than to move between one story and the other and enjoy it. Aesthetically interesting and very, very creative. The fact that a game virtually free from violence and the usual dysentery of action has been so successful, it is hoping.
  63. ProGamerZix
    Jul 8, 2017
    10
    Wonderful visuals, unique and heartbreaking story. It's short and sweet. It's definitely one of the most surprising games of the year. I'm sure it's going to be nominated for the best indie and I'm hoping it wins
  64. Djabber
    Jul 4, 2017
    9
    As long as you're aware that it's not a high-action game, where you have a lot of influence then it's one of the best 'games' i've ever played. Well actually, it's a bit more like being the main character in a short-movie. The graphics might not be the best, but are overruled by the sheer amount of scenery and detail of the environment. The story really grasps the player, both in a senseAs long as you're aware that it's not a high-action game, where you have a lot of influence then it's one of the best 'games' i've ever played. Well actually, it's a bit more like being the main character in a short-movie. The graphics might not be the best, but are overruled by the sheer amount of scenery and detail of the environment. The story really grasps the player, both in a sense of wonder as well as excitement. The amount of creativity in the story, but also in the way it was executed is truly amazing. My only point of criticism is that the game was rather short.… Expand
  65. Teleman
    Jun 28, 2017
    2
    The story is unconvincing. Some characters feel very artificial along with the events covering their past.

    Also, there is a 17 year old girl who is pregnant and moving around a death trap house. No info on who impregnated this child or why the storytelling involves unfitting random immoral stuff that are put in just to raise attention of retarded teenagers and rake off the money. 2    The story is unconvincing. Some characters feel very artificial along with the events covering their past.

    Also, there is a 17 year old girl who is pregnant and moving around a death trap house. No info on who impregnated this child or why the storytelling involves unfitting random immoral stuff that are put in just to raise attention of retarded teenagers and rake off the money.

    2 points for the cannery and the comic booky part.    … Expand
  66. BigBadJonW
    Jun 28, 2017
    4
    Incredibly disappointed by this game, it certainly doesn't live up to the hype. I loved Firewatch and Gone Home, and both games have a sense of discovery that this game is just lacking. For a story driven game, the story is bland, if it weren't for the creativity in the way the story is presented, I would have rated this a zero. The story suffers from trying to do too much in smallIncredibly disappointed by this game, it certainly doesn't live up to the hype. I loved Firewatch and Gone Home, and both games have a sense of discovery that this game is just lacking. For a story driven game, the story is bland, if it weren't for the creativity in the way the story is presented, I would have rated this a zero. The story suffers from trying to do too much in small bursts. You spend mere minutes learning about each characters death, which is entirely underwhelming because you know absolutely nothing about the character (or very very little) to begin with, and most of the deaths are just silly. A lot of the character's actions don't make a lick of sense either. I feel like there was supposed to be a slight twist towards the end of the game, which I "spoiled" for myself in the first few minutes of play just by looking down. I played through the entire game in one sitting, under two hours, and games like this, walking simulators, often have little to no replay-ability; definitely not worth the price of admission.… Expand
  67. harrytuttle
    Jun 24, 2017
    1
    At least I know that "Walking Simulator" means that it's basically just animation where you do very little. This could have just as easily have been a long cut scene, because there is basically no "Game" part of it....and I know that comment will upset a lot of people who love this game for 'artistic/creative' reason's but I kindly disagree that this is worthy of the over-the-topAt least I know that "Walking Simulator" means that it's basically just animation where you do very little. This could have just as easily have been a long cut scene, because there is basically no "Game" part of it....and I know that comment will upset a lot of people who love this game for 'artistic/creative' reason's but I kindly disagree that this is worthy of the over-the-top praise...if you're actually classifying this as a 'Game'… Expand
  68. Zer0TheHer0
    Jun 23, 2017
    0
    keyboard controls aren't redefinable.....if you don't play with wasd you're screwed....if you don't like the control setup you're screwed.....this is absolutely unacceptable in this time and age
  69. Fikthenig
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    WOOOW!!!! Just WOOOOW! This is by far one of the best games I have ever played. First, it tells a compelling story that is so deep and so profound that it brought tears to my eyes and sounds of woe to my ears after playing for more than 30 minutes. Whoever says that this is "just a walking sim" doesn't understand why video games are such a part of our lives. They are meant to convey aWOOOW!!!! Just WOOOOW! This is by far one of the best games I have ever played. First, it tells a compelling story that is so deep and so profound that it brought tears to my eyes and sounds of woe to my ears after playing for more than 30 minutes. Whoever says that this is "just a walking sim" doesn't understand why video games are such a part of our lives. They are meant to convey a story in a way that is interactive and different to the mass. This truly satisfied this message and did it beautifully. Every short story that you are part of brings you closer to the family and the true messaged conveyed in the bigger story: life should be treasured always, even when it is short-lived. Captivating. Moving. Mesmerizing. Creepy. Wondrous. Touching. If you had doubts about this game but you want an experience of what 2017 has to offer, TRY IT OUT. Life is full of chances and this is one you don't want to miss out on. Good Luck and a Nostalgic Trip to you!… Expand
  70. Moshka
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Прекрасная, грустная и просто красивая игра, или же, скорее интерактивное повествование. Мы раскроем тайну семьи Финч, вместе с главной героиней, Эдит, последней из них... Ну почти последней ;) Узнаем при каких загадочных обстоятельствах они погибли, или же исчезли. Пройдемся от самого низа и до вершины фамильного дома, узнавая историю каждого члена семьи, оставленную в письмах, фотографиях и книгах, попутно раскрывая саму героиню, её детство, что она провела в этом месте.

    Приятная глазу графика, спокойный геймплей, тут нельзя проиграть или заблудится, твоя судьба уже предрешена. Каждая история рассказывается по своему, и порождает еще больше вопросов, вплоть до самого конца. Хоть и конец этот наступает довольно быстро, за 1.5-2 часа, тем неменее этого хватает для погружения в атмосферу. Придется по душе любителям бродилок вроде Firewatch.

    Ставлю игре высший балл и найдеюсь увидеть больше игр, подобного рода, от относительно молодой команды Giant Sparrow.    … Expand
  71. Kgxkwk
    Jun 10, 2017
    8
    Game? More like very well made interactive movie, quite a nice story, very good graphics and lovely soundtrack. It's quite disappointing that game provides less than 2 hour of game-play, quality game-play though.
  72. oneman
    Jun 4, 2017
    9
    Words can't express how AMAZING this game is! Not only is it very well written, but it allows the player to play "Mini Scenes" that coincide with the notes that you find. Normally, I'm not a fan of "Walking Simulators", but I found myself wanting more and more. The voice acting was also on point. You can tell that the developers really put thought into the mechanics and the overallWords can't express how AMAZING this game is! Not only is it very well written, but it allows the player to play "Mini Scenes" that coincide with the notes that you find. Normally, I'm not a fan of "Walking Simulators", but I found myself wanting more and more. The voice acting was also on point. You can tell that the developers really put thought into the mechanics and the overall presentation. Well Done!

    Side Note: The only reason why I didn't give it a "10" was because the sudden snap of the camera to the text gave me alittle motion sickness.    … Expand
  73. EdisonTrent
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    Beautiful story told through a game with some very interesting and unique twists and experimentation with narrative perspectives, perceptions etc... so far a very strong game of the year contender because it's been a long time since I got this invested into a game. It really is brilliant.

    The graphics, the music, the environmental storytelling, the design of the rooms and furniture.    Beautiful story told through a game with some very interesting and unique twists and experimentation with narrative perspectives, perceptions etc... so far a very strong game of the year contender because it's been a long time since I got this invested into a game. It really is brilliant.

    The graphics, the music, the environmental storytelling, the design of the rooms and furniture. Everything has a place and time. Think Gone Home but with significantly more gripping premise, better storytelling and a more interesting house layout overall. There is a lot to explore and the game manages to create a lot of atmosphere around the local legend of "curse" that plagues the family throughout times. I dont want to spoil so I wont say more than that.

    The way the story is told through the eyes of the characters relative to their subjective experience and perception and even with corresponding gameplay mechanics is unlike much I've seen in gaming so far, not completely revolutionary either, but still a very refreshing take. It makes the story surprisingly personal and I grew attached to all the characters almost obliviously.

    All in all an amazing game that will make you think, feel and maybe even question some things...

    I gave it a ten because games that try to portray stories like this are scarce, and I want to support the production of such titles. This is a very personal game that stays with you after you finish it. It's pretty much a masterpiece of storytelling in my book already    … Expand
  74. patrickstaight
    Jun 2, 2017
    7
    A good experience but not breathtakingly beautiful.
    Mostly I was bumbling around an old house looking for hidden content but finding none. I appreciate the story was going for a subdued elegance and wasn't trying to be a game that rewards you for looking under things. I gave up alt-pathing about half way through and just went along for the ride. Still the game did not reward my    A good experience but not breathtakingly beautiful.
    Mostly I was bumbling around an old house looking for hidden content but finding none. I appreciate the story was going for a subdued elegance and wasn't trying to be a game that rewards you for looking under things. I gave up alt-pathing about half way through and just went along for the ride. Still the game did not reward my compliance.
    As a story, the main theme was basically "yolo". The story didn't challenge my worldview or cause me to think about new things. I didn't find it particularly emotional. I didn't really care about any of the characters and their deaths seemed rather meaningless.
    I felt like it was building up to a big reveal explaining why everyone keeps dying but that release never happened. Maybe I just didn't understand the ending,
    Overall, the void in my life remains. I will keep searching for my perfect game. This one isn't it.    … Expand
  75. Hack
    May 24, 2017
    10
    A beautiful game in every sense of the word. The story, voice work, gameplay and visuals were all done so expertly, I can't fault any aspect of this game. It made me feel every emotion possible from laugh out loud happiness to complete sadness, this was a truly wonderful experience that I can't recommend highly enough.
  76. Vikn01776
    May 23, 2017
    9
    Not a game in any traditional sense, however it exudes a heavy atmosphere of dreary jubilation and bittersweet pontifications. As the titular Edith, you get to experience the lives and deaths of her family in each uniquely intense vignettes with beautiful settings that meld and undulate with the family house. The graphical design is astounding, further enhanced by the stellar sound andNot a game in any traditional sense, however it exudes a heavy atmosphere of dreary jubilation and bittersweet pontifications. As the titular Edith, you get to experience the lives and deaths of her family in each uniquely intense vignettes with beautiful settings that meld and undulate with the family house. The graphical design is astounding, further enhanced by the stellar sound and writing. There is little to no challenge but experiencing the gorgeous environment, the doomed but relatable characters, and the outstanding story is easily worth the asking price. Topped off with a simple waxwork message that has me emotionally fragile days after completion and you have a glorious experience that is a must for anyone enjoying the recent surge in unconventional gaming.… Expand
  77. SaintMSent
    May 22, 2017
    9
    Best visual novel at this point. Great story, magnificent interior designs, You can believe that it was a room of real person, unique one. Two hours of emotion.
  78. MonrealProSinon
    May 22, 2017
    10
    this game is a true master-peace the story is very good the soundtrack the music evry thing is good is not very challenging but it tells a great story in unique way like none other
  79. lagomorph
    May 20, 2017
    7
    Several beautifully-rendered, acted, and told vignettes about strange deaths in a family with a surreal, fantasy style. The storytelling and technical execution of the game are outstanding. However, I rate this as only a 7 for two reasons:

    1) there simply is no gameplay. Halfway through the game, my girlfriend and I realized that we weren't actually "playing," but just walking and    Several beautifully-rendered, acted, and told vignettes about strange deaths in a family with a surreal, fantasy style. The storytelling and technical execution of the game are outstanding. However, I rate this as only a 7 for two reasons:

    1) there simply is no gameplay. Halfway through the game, my girlfriend and I realized that we weren't actually "playing," but just walking and reading, so we switched to Youtube to watch a playthrough (only somewhat frustrating as the player didn't stop to examine the world as often as we would have liked...). There were no decisions to make, no way for the player to influence the story in any way. This was not really a game, but an immersive visual novel. Selling it and rating it as a game is problematic.

    2) The vignettes, while effective, evocative, and beautiful - were ultimately pointless. *SPOILERS* Why and how were the family cursed? What was the mechanism of "breaking" the curse and why did we believe the child would not also die pointlessly? While some of the deaths seemed meaningful - illustrating, perhaps, unhealthy lifestyles [canning factory, hiding in a bunker] - most of the deaths were more style than substance, and ultimately pointless (albeit visually "fun"). The fatal flaw of this story was that the author seemed to have thought of wonderful CONCEPTS for SCENES in a story, or story elements, but did not COMPLETE the story with a unifying message, theme, or plotline. The fatal flaw is that the story leaves you with a feeling of confusion, incompleteness, and frustration, rather than wonder, being intrigued, or thoughtfulness...    … Expand
  80. MrBurger
    May 19, 2017
    10
    What Remains of Edith Finch Is An Extremely Short But Amazing Game It's Like Gone Home But With More interaction the game is absolutely gorgeous the game's Story and utter Style is Amazing And The Fact It Is a "Walking Simulator" Doesn't Make it a bad game the story is amazing and they intrigue you quickly with an amazing story and twist's And Turns And Simply I Don't Want To spoil usuallyWhat Remains of Edith Finch Is An Extremely Short But Amazing Game It's Like Gone Home But With More interaction the game is absolutely gorgeous the game's Story and utter Style is Amazing And The Fact It Is a "Walking Simulator" Doesn't Make it a bad game the story is amazing and they intrigue you quickly with an amazing story and twist's And Turns And Simply I Don't Want To spoil usually i have at least 1000 characters but if i talk any more i am afraid i'll ruin it but the story is amazing the graphic's are gorgeous And you will cry a lot and you will feel sad and you will remember for eternity buy this game i love it and it is amazing it's short but if it was long then it would become worse and i'm Approaching 1,000 Character's and i won't want to fill this review with filler but this game is an experience that is utterly unique and amazing 10/10… Expand
  81. jameskirk609
    May 18, 2017
    8
    Highly enjoyable game with a good plot and actually some emotional storytelling. I wish it was a bit longer personally. But in the end its a nice short title.
  82. TunisianBagel
    May 17, 2017
    10
    Played this game at around 15fps, still loved every part of It, Its one of those games where you wish you can replay.. but you can't. The only complaint would be that It was very short (around 2 hours ish)
  83. Deadraque
    May 17, 2017
    5
    It is pretty, it is well done, especially the Comic book part and the Canary, but it's short and honestly I found it pretty boring, I hoped the story had a surprise in the end but overall it's bland....
  84. Steeldude
    May 16, 2017
    9
    An overall amazing game in practically all aspects. The narration is perfect, the destinies of family members are both sad and realistic as you live through their final days and the game always manages to bring something new to the table. The only negative is the length of the game, as you will finish it in 2-3 hours only. But will those be 3 hours full of enjoyment and great ideas!An overall amazing game in practically all aspects. The narration is perfect, the destinies of family members are both sad and realistic as you live through their final days and the game always manages to bring something new to the table. The only negative is the length of the game, as you will finish it in 2-3 hours only. But will those be 3 hours full of enjoyment and great ideas! Sometimes, it's a little cryptic and it's hard to understand what's actually going on, but other than that, it's a superb experience from the beginning until the end!… Expand
  85. Idiota150
    May 14, 2017
    5
    Extremely overrated ... what's good is that it's short. The "game" tries to tell a story, but I find it relatively bland and it feels unfinished in the end. "Game", yeah it's not really a game ... you move along a narrow path as the story is being told ... as interactive as turning pages in a book.
  86. miecz
    May 11, 2017
    9
    It's a narrative game with great storytelling mechanics. I really enjoyed the story and the way it's told (using player's actions). Highly recommended for story driven games fans.
  87. a2203996
    May 10, 2017
    0
    It's a game where you walk around and do nothing, not worth the asking price, and not worth playing even for free. Buy something with real gameplay instead of a walking sim.
  88. FingerWithGun
    May 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is simply a piece of art. Such a short story, but so many feelings. I couldn't help crying after the "baby in the bath" chapter. This game truly deserves to be GOTY at least for PC, as its story, its style, its soundtrack (one of the most beautiful I've ever listened to) are something incomparable to what other games have. Solid 10/10, will replay it many more times.… Expand
  89. Wilheem
    May 8, 2017
    10
    It's a "walking simulator" game but, not a simple one, it is a very original one. Amazing game, emotional, mysterious, interactive, really good atmosphere and the way in which the stories are narrated is very original, each one with it owns way of showing it to the player. I want to know the things that these developers can do with future games. REALLY WORTH IT!!!!
  90. kamealex
    May 8, 2017
    10
    This is the easiest 10 I gave to a game lately. It's unique, fantastic, moving and beautiful. Also, it's the saddest thing I've ever played, which is a lot, given the existence of To The Moon.
  91. empteam
    May 5, 2017
    10
    This is sincerely one of the best games I've ever played. What this team gets and is so often missed by other developers is that in a story driven game, you should tell it in a way that only a game can. The mechanics of storytelling in What Remains of Edith Finch are the new bar set that all future developers should strive to achieve.
  92. curzon_dax
    May 4, 2017
    10
    This is clearly one of the best games ever created. It won't be for everyone but the story is great, the characters fine, the cinematography spectacular. Whoever made this must be praised.
  93. jnmjhd09
    May 4, 2017
    10
    This caught me off guard with just how special it was. Just an amazing game, very brilliantly written story. a very unique experience, that i'll remember for a long time. Amazing.
  94. eva3si0n
    May 4, 2017
    9
    It is delightful! There is nothing to tell doesn't come to my mind more. It is even not a game plainly, and just interactive narration which isn't something unique in own way. In this game everything is SIMPLE, SIMPLY told about SIMPLE feelings of people. Yes a plot simple, but his giving is fine. It is the disposable history giving strong emotions only once. Attachment of characters of aIt is delightful! There is nothing to tell doesn't come to my mind more. It is even not a game plainly, and just interactive narration which isn't something unique in own way. In this game everything is SIMPLE, SIMPLY told about SIMPLE feelings of people. Yes a plot simple, but his giving is fine. It is the disposable history giving strong emotions only once. Attachment of characters of a family to opredlenny rooms was pleasant to me, it is really original. In general this the best in the game industry in 2017 what it is possible to spend 2-3 hours the lives for and to think of the family, the lives and of that, how dullly and silly we spend it and we don't pay due attention to the family.… Expand
  95. BluBlurGaming
    May 3, 2017
    9
    Amazing! It really does get sad the closer you get to the end. And since I had it on PC their were only maybe 2 or 3 times that my fps dipped down into to the 30- 40's. Other than that it was a nice 60 + fps. I really would recommend this game to people who love good stories. Just sit back and enjoy the game.
  96. Reed618
    May 2, 2017
    10
    This game really surprised me :). It's a part of the poorly named 'walking simulator' genre but it's anything but dull. Exploring the house was a great experience because there's a real sense of personality in each room. The stories you encounter are very memorable as well. I really couldn't recommend it enough. The only thing you should be wary of is the length. It takes around 2 hours toThis game really surprised me :). It's a part of the poorly named 'walking simulator' genre but it's anything but dull. Exploring the house was a great experience because there's a real sense of personality in each room. The stories you encounter are very memorable as well. I really couldn't recommend it enough. The only thing you should be wary of is the length. It takes around 2 hours to finish and there's not much reason to replay it. But considering how impressive it is I didn't mind at all. If you're looking for something story driven and a little different then you should definitely pick it up!… Expand
  97. yokerclown
    Apr 30, 2017
    7
    Really worth it, than the other titles, that came out at the same time.

    Shortly said: Video game in video game.
    The only thing, that i hated was the ending... BECAUSE IT ENDED. But everything, needs to always end somehow, one way or another.

    WORTH THE BUY!
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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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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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