What Remains of Edith Finch

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  1. gamerone
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    Great!!!!!! I can't describe how good this game is. Don't be fooled by people who says it's too short. Who give a f__K if it's short when the game is so good.
  2. Leon2012
    Sep 9, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After finishing this game within 1.5 hours I was left with a sense of disappointment. The whole narrative is built around this "curse" that's killing off members of the Finch family and as you play through the story you very quickly see that there is no curse at work here but instead more of unfortunate events.

    A little girl that doesn't get fed properly and eats whatever she can find which causes her death. There is some speculation as to whether she ate poisonous berries or choked to death but if she was allowed to have dinner then this would have been avoided.

    A baby drowns in the tub after being left alone. I knew how this event was going to unfold the second the story for this child began as I noticed a lack of supervision. Supervise the child and the baby lives.

    Another child plays on a swing. A gust of wind later he finds himself soaring over the edge of the cliff. Don't place a swing anywhere near a ledge and this problem doesn't occur.

    A child perishes while playing with his kite during a storm. The rest of the family took shelter but the kid that just gave his father the finger stays outside to play. Maybe if Dad or anyone else present would've made sure everyone made it inside (or discipline the child that just gave you the finger!) then this tragedy would've been avoided.

    Milton disappears so there is a mystery there which I was kind of hoping the game would elaborate on but... it doesn't.

    Then there's Barbara and her significant other. We're left believing that her fans killed her and all that was found was her ear. A chilling tale that leaves us wanting to know more.

    A father that goes hunting and after his daughter shoots a deer he poses with it after his daughter states that the deer is still twitching. The deer knocks him off of a ledge. Solution... Always check to make sure what you shot is dead. I thought that was something most people did after they shot something. I always do.

    One guy gets hit by a train, another drowns, one is under the influence of drugs and eventually commits suicide, one dies of drinking alcohol with medication, and another dies from an unknown illness.

    The only one I had already read about prior to playing was Edith's death which occurs while giving birth (at least that's what I was lead to believe).

    Some of these contain something of a mystery like Barbara (killed or disappeared), Milton (missing), Dawn (unknown illness), and maybe Edith since I don't believe that dying giving birth is very common even though it is still possible.

    Many of these stories can easily be explained and several of them could have been prevented. It didn't take long for me to see that there wasn't a curse at work and I was left hoping that one of those unexplained deaths/disappearances would work their way into the current story to prove that a curse was at play or something more interesting.

    After finishing this game I got 2 trophies and looked at the others as I thought that I might go collect the others but replaying the death of children just seemed kind of sick. Especially the baby. This game has no replay value. I understand that many people enjoyed the change of style that this game brought to the table and it could've been a great story but in the end it just wasn't. It definitely needs a solid mystery that unfolds. Let player's solve the puzzle or do something besides walk and listen.

    This game is unique but just because it's unique does NOT mean that it is good. I got it for free and I wouldn't recommend that anyone even play it for free. It isn't worth the time. Most reviews I've read people put up to 3 hours into and I was baffled. I put just under 1.5 hours into it and can't imagine wasting any more time on it. It could've been a great game. But there just isn't anything in this game to really pull you in especially when you realize that the next death is most likely an easily avoidable one.    … Expand
  3. DaViDe_GioVaNNi
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    ABSOLUTE AND UNMISSABLE MASTERPIECE, MOVING AND INCREDIBLY IMMERSIVE. An incredibly beautiful video game that deals with the theme of death from different causes and in different ways with a delicacy and sweetness never seen before in any other media. In addition, the gameplay that becomes a real expedient to tell the story of this family is a great way to further increase immersionABSOLUTE AND UNMISSABLE MASTERPIECE, MOVING AND INCREDIBLY IMMERSIVE. An incredibly beautiful video game that deals with the theme of death from different causes and in different ways with a delicacy and sweetness never seen before in any other media. In addition, the gameplay that becomes a real expedient to tell the story of this family is a great way to further increase immersion (already incredibly high thanks to the very detailed, lovingly cared for game world, and the best narrative I have of mine seen in a video game) in history. From a technical point of view, the game is very good and is aging really well.… Expand
  4. LFB
    May 29, 2019
    10
    I downloaded this game from the PSplus and played it in one shot. it's just perfect in may opinion and I think helps a lot to understand better things that we normally just overlook
  5. Stokholm551
    Jun 10, 2019
    10
    It's simple and it tells a wonderful story. Just a all around great game that you have to play.
  6. AMKrishnan
    Jul 22, 2019
    8
    This is an excellent achievement for indie games. The story of the Finch family is beautifully told by the creative ways of introducing each character's tale by exploring the family house. Exploring the house itself is very enjoyable - it's as if you have actually come to this mysterious house and are exploring it yourself, finding each hidden contraption by yourself. The plot isThis is an excellent achievement for indie games. The story of the Finch family is beautifully told by the creative ways of introducing each character's tale by exploring the family house. Exploring the house itself is very enjoyable - it's as if you have actually come to this mysterious house and are exploring it yourself, finding each hidden contraption by yourself. The plot is beautifully told and at a pacing that's appropriate to match your exploration speed.

    I highly recommend this for a good 2 hour ride.    … Expand
  7. Maurer
    Jan 15, 2021
    8
    The game is just pure story which is very nice really movie or book like and it makes it really nice. Short nice story good gameplay as for free in ps+ is a very fair option
  8. Luk_book
    May 6, 2021
    10
    Avventura grafica che ti trasporta per tutto il tempo, veramente fantastico
  9. LordOMO
    Jan 6, 2018
    6
    I've heard so many people say that What remains of Edith Finch is so much more than a walking simulator, so i gave it a try.
    Unfortunately i discovered that in fact IT IS JUST A WALKING simulator, and a really short one at that.
    You get 2 hours of gameplay (that you will never want to re-experience because the game is incredibly linear) for $20, which quite expensive. Gameplay feels    I've heard so many people say that What remains of Edith Finch is so much more than a walking simulator, so i gave it a try.
    Unfortunately i discovered that in fact IT IS JUST A WALKING simulator, and a really short one at that.
    You get 2 hours of gameplay (that you will never want to re-experience because the game is incredibly linear) for $20, which quite expensive.
    Gameplay feels clunky (escpecially movement).
    The story presents itself in very unique chapters, each with their own visual style and way of storytelling. However i'm not really that fond of the story itself either. It's good, don't get me wrong, but definitely not a masterpiece or must see. In fact it has a few problems, so without getting into spoilers let's just say that:
    1. I have no idea what tone they were going for, the overall story seems to be rather sad and melancholic, but then there are (supposedly tragic?) moments that are just hilarious and silly.
    2. Also has to do with 1. but in general the story lacked weight in my opinion. That has to do with tone issues but also with the fact that this feels more like a colorful book rather than a game. Most of the story is just being told to you. Other games make so much more use of their medium by having you experience a story through interaction and gameplay. I have a hunch that this could have easily just been a book or 60 minute movie (except that reviews then propably wouldn't have been so kind).

    All in all:
    Good enough story 8/10
    Gameplay/controls sucks 2/10
    Decent graphics with very unique presentation for different chapters 8/10
    Too short for 20 bucks    … Expand
  10. SileSixEcho
    May 15, 2017
    10
    This is a one of a kind experience. It's pretty short and pretty strange but there is so much creativity in this game, that I can't help but rating it with a full scare. The gameplay is not challangeing but since every memory feels fresh, it doesn't really matter. And the voice actors are top notch too.
  11. Kesseb362
    May 1, 2017
    7
    What Remains of Edith Finch is undoubtedly one of the more interesting and creatively unique games I have ever played. However, despite its aesthetic appeal, I believe the high-rating is a bit misguided. Unfortunately, there are those who see something unconventional and immediately proclaim it as a masterpiece. The game is quite short, only lasting around 3 hours and the gameplay itselfWhat Remains of Edith Finch is undoubtedly one of the more interesting and creatively unique games I have ever played. However, despite its aesthetic appeal, I believe the high-rating is a bit misguided. Unfortunately, there are those who see something unconventional and immediately proclaim it as a masterpiece. The game is quite short, only lasting around 3 hours and the gameplay itself is quite limited. In fact other than walking through the labyrinth and secret passageways of the Finch household there isn't much to offer from this stand point. Indeed this a highly story motivated endeavor. The story is refreshing and essentially a compilation of several short tales regarding how each member of the Finch family died (this is not a spoiler btw). Each story is different and told in a separate style from the others. In this sense, the game never feels repetitive yet at the same time, lacks fluidity. The structure of the story is not too smooth, and in this sense, the big picture feels much smaller than it should be. For example, in the beginning, the game feels expansive and boundless, but by the end, you get a sense that something is missing. In fact, in regard to the ending, I was unsatisfied to the point that I almost regretted playing the game. All in all, however, it was a special experience and considering it was 20 dollars a pretty good buy as well. I recommend it, but if you are not into story or aesthetic based games I'd advise against it.… Expand
  12. AaronA
    May 1, 2017
    10
    Holy crap. Holy crap. They've done it again.

    Once again like The Unfinished Swan, you feel and experience emotions you've never felt before. Something warm and cold and mysterious and comfortable all at the same time. I just finished the game and had to run to the computer to write this review, since I normally do not write any. Giant Sparrow display their amazing creativity in the    Holy crap. Holy crap. They've done it again.

    Once again like The Unfinished Swan, you feel and experience emotions you've never felt before. Something warm and cold and mysterious and comfortable all at the same time. I just finished the game and had to run to the computer to write this review, since I normally do not write any.

    Giant Sparrow display their amazing creativity in the gameplay mechanics found in each story of the family members. It's much like Gone Home, but with more variety and actual involvement to keep you interested.    … Expand
  13. richp
    Apr 28, 2017
    8
    The story is beautifully told, it's not quite the epic tale that some of the 10/10 scores would suggest but it's quite touching in places. Don't expect a mystery (or a resolution), the story is about the various lives/journeys rather than it leading you through the normal start, middle & end.

    I did wish more of it could be interacted with. Gone Home nailed the "explore an empty house"    The story is beautifully told, it's not quite the epic tale that some of the 10/10 scores would suggest but it's quite touching in places. Don't expect a mystery (or a resolution), the story is about the various lives/journeys rather than it leading you through the normal start, middle & end.

    I did wish more of it could be interacted with. Gone Home nailed the "explore an empty house" slightly better in that regard but it told a simpler story as well.

    It's not great value in terms of hours for your money but it's quite special in its own way and will stick with you longer than the time you spend playing it.    … Expand
  14. Jaunegros
    May 5, 2017
    8
    Ce jeu est une experience narrative réussie de bout en bout, que ce soit dans les visuels, la bande originale ou le scénario. Mais au délà de ces aspects que l’on a l’habitude d’analyser et de critiquer, le studio a été plus loin. Giant Sparrow a cherché à créer de nouvelles idées à partir de rien, de nouvelles experiences qui foutent en l’air les idées préconçues que l’on peut avoir surCe jeu est une experience narrative réussie de bout en bout, que ce soit dans les visuels, la bande originale ou le scénario. Mais au délà de ces aspects que l’on a l’habitude d’analyser et de critiquer, le studio a été plus loin. Giant Sparrow a cherché à créer de nouvelles idées à partir de rien, de nouvelles experiences qui foutent en l’air les idées préconçues que l’on peut avoir sur le jeu d’aventure.

    Ce jeu est avant tout une experience à vivre, je ne dévoilerai donc rien sur l’histoire ici.

    Il n’est toutefois pas exempt de tous reproches. Le jeu est court, bien trop court et d’un dirigisme extreme. Vous voilà prévenu, mais franchement, malgré cela, ça vaut carrément le coup.    … Expand
  15. JohnWitten
    May 8, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Condensed]

    Edith Finch very much finds itself fixated with the prospect of death and yet it also proves that there is always something to live for. It is a very interesting and unique take on the human condition in more ways than one and even livens up the otherwise tried and tired concept of walking around a house or other mostly linear area and reveling in your exploration a la Gone Home and Firewatch. Rather than merely be a carbon copy of all things done in the past, E.F. makes its own strides work and pushes far beyond what we’ve seen thus far.

    There is still the detailed way in which you must inevitably uncover clues and progress the plot, however the mere way the text is represented and narrated as you watch the words shift and fold onto the screen and on objects of interest makes things interesting enough. As you search the house and come across items belonging to lost relatives or objects of interest the creative ways in which the smoky text scrawl onto the screen and off of it when your perspective shifts are always engaging and imaginative. Although you are playing as the last Finch and the titular Edith, it’s also interesting to note that you’ll be literally living through the morbid ways in which your relatives bit the dust as well through reenactment and reading.

    There is an attention to detail in both the narrative and housing situation that constantly wowed me in ways that the admittedly bland games that have come before have not. Edith Finch looks graphically amazing and it also adds a believable amount of clutter to its main setting in ways that Gone Home and Firewatch and other similar title have not managed to do. At its root it is essentially the same type of game and yet with its variety of established characters and rich story it feels radically different as well. Although you will find yourself listening to just as many narrations and dialogues as any other exploration game in the same vein, the way it dynamically draws players in is both admirable and thoroughly worth the investment of a few short hours.

    What Remains of Edith Finch is both an experience grounded in reality and one that offers a sublime and surreal quality not before seen in the genre of late. Adventure games are very much making a comeback and in my mind Edith Finch is leading the charge as of right now. There is an ironic sense of childish fantasy overlapping with discussion of adult subjects and overall mortality and morality which is something that remains engaging throughout the morose and macabre environments you’ll explore. The game does a great job of balancing the lighter and darker elements and sometimes they’re quite difficult to distinguish from each other a well.

    Although there is a degree of linearity particularly in how each segment where you “play” as another family member pans out, it’s interesting to note that there are still those little instances of openness and ambiguity offered to the player in how you approach situations that eventually lead to the same inevitable conclusion. In some ways it operates as the Telltale brand of interactive storytelling does, albeit without the same level of choice in terms of alteration to the overall narrative. The text-driven narration and the general environments themselves often mesh together in ways that draw your attention from one thing to the next and never leave you feeling out of the action or bored for a moment- something that even excellent AAA games could learn from lengthy audio tapes and collectibles.

    There is a certain degree of ambiguity to the game’s eventual conclusion despite the premise being relatively straightforward and to simply ascertain what has lead to the demise of your relatives. That is your main goal and an easily accomplished one, however part way through the story it also becomes clear that something darker and more sinister is also afoot. Although there are hints as to how and why your relatives have been lead like lambs to the slaughter, it’s left ultimately up to players to mostly infer why and how. The saddest thing of all is that this information is purportedly available to you however circumstance dictates time and time again that you’re denied the full revelation and as such culminates in a slightly disappointing finish to an otherwise brilliant title.

    Graphics: The game is artistic and beautiful and constantly shifts between realistic and surreal at the flick of a switch. It conveys the tone and the mood throughout the narrative and often reflects what is being said as well as what is being felt in a believable manner.

    Sound: At times the voice-work can be quite mesmerizing and is certainly one of the higher points for the game. The sound work is also respectable and shifts to suit the tone of the moment being played out.

    Replay Value: Low.    … Expand
  16. Justmygaming
    Aug 15, 2018
    8
    Edith Finch is a great game, though I didn't care much for the first half. The second half of the game, however, was very moving, with characters that are interesting and scenes that are compelling. The game nails its atmosphere, making everything feel delightfully magical, yet sad at the same time.
  17. sinantos
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This game is more like an interactive story, beautifully told and drawn. It is an emotional journey into the history of a family who built the most interesting family house. Even though it is a short game I think, every gamer who is into literature or movies should experience it, since it is one of the most creative games around. I gave it 10/10 note because it is one of the genre-definingThis game is more like an interactive story, beautifully told and drawn. It is an emotional journey into the history of a family who built the most interesting family house. Even though it is a short game I think, every gamer who is into literature or movies should experience it, since it is one of the most creative games around. I gave it 10/10 note because it is one of the genre-defining games, a masterpiece achieved with little material and an example to show us a video game can be a work of art. Otherwise this game is really short, with little interactivity and almost no-action. Yet you will be compensated with lots of emotions sometimes funny, sometimes sad...… Expand
  18. inmh
    Apr 19, 2019
    10
    I love this game so much. This is everything that a "walking simulator" game should aspire to be: Creative, surprising, and heart-wrenching. And also with a level of interactivity that keeps things interesting.
  19. Winko
    Jan 9, 2018
    8
    Good:
    - Going into the game thinking it was just going to be another walking simulator, I was very happy with what the game actually turned out to be
    - Every story was extremely strong, unique, and fun to experience - The story replay feature is a nice touch - The story ended strongly - Overall it was a solid length and didn’t over stay its welcome - The overarching story was    Good:
    - Going into the game thinking it was just going to be another walking simulator, I was very happy with what the game actually turned out to be
    - Every story was extremely strong, unique, and fun to experience
    - The story replay feature is a nice touch
    - The story ended strongly
    - Overall it was a solid length and didn’t over stay its welcome
    - The overarching story was captivating and unique
    - The Unfinished Swan easter egg was a neat nod to the developer’s past project

    Mixed:
    - The house and overall environments looked nice and were brimming with great details, but walking from story to story was weak the weakest part of the game, especially when compared to the what the mini games had to offer

    Bad:
    - There were a couple of unnecessary, ham fisted hints that try to guide players through the story
    - Technical hiccups throughout    … Expand
  20. Toxic_Boy
    Apr 25, 2017
    8
    A fresh and rewarding adventure. What Remains of Edith Finch will delight those looking for a story well told. It successfully captures each tale with surprisingly tailor made game mechanics that offer both diversity and emotional resonance. It was a pleasure to play and explore the history of this mysterious family.
  21. 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
  22. muhrduhr
    May 19, 2017
    9
    This game is best experienced without any expectations. I did just that. I bought it not knowing anything about the game. I found myself wandering through a fantastic story. This game is unique and will be remembered by anyone who tries it. The story of Edith is beautifully written and the game play mechanics is inventive - which increase the immersion. Give this game a shot when you haveThis game is best experienced without any expectations. I did just that. I bought it not knowing anything about the game. I found myself wandering through a fantastic story. This game is unique and will be remembered by anyone who tries it. The story of Edith is beautifully written and the game play mechanics is inventive - which increase the immersion. Give this game a shot when you have 2-3 hours alone in front of your PS4. It is well worth your time. I ran into a glitch that forced me to restart the game and to move forward. Otherwise I'd given this game a solid 10/10.… Expand
  23. traffmeister
    Apr 30, 2017
    6
    I don't really know why I didn't 'get' this one as much as I have other similar games. The premise was super interesting but the movement felt clunky and awkward and the narration was pretty dry. Some of the stories went on for too long and the level of interactivity was low even for a walking simulator. Too many of the stories were non-events and it was hard to be able to empathise withI don't really know why I didn't 'get' this one as much as I have other similar games. The premise was super interesting but the movement felt clunky and awkward and the narration was pretty dry. Some of the stories went on for too long and the level of interactivity was low even for a walking simulator. Too many of the stories were non-events and it was hard to be able to empathise with many of them, Walter and Gregory's were probably the two most poignant; but Gus's and Calvin's were pretty meh, with wonky controls making some sequences jarring. A REALLY great concept that deserved much more in my opinion… Expand
  24. CiNEMALi_92
    Apr 30, 2017
    6
    Personally, the story is really disappointing.

    It's pure fiction and doesn't rely on dramatic depth, but rather on a touching sentimental plot twist. I truly REALLY loved the hunting part with the camera. This memory, this moment could've been the answer to a good story. But it's ended up being an anecdote. All the other characters' death are made ambiguous and, in the end, nothing    Personally, the story is really disappointing.

    It's pure fiction and doesn't rely on dramatic depth, but rather on a touching sentimental plot twist.

    I truly REALLY loved the hunting part with the camera. This memory, this moment could've been the answer to a good story. But it's ended up being an anecdote. All the other characters' death are made ambiguous and, in the end, nothing feels truly grounded in reality for me to care about the stories.

    One died of this, another died of that, the child died of this... I mean, c'mon. Life doesn't rely on such cheap determinism. If it was a curse, it's not interesting. If it's about mental illness, it's still not interesting because life can't be reduced to a series of cause and effect between generations..

    What remains of edith finch is a conventional story treated with sentiments and that relies on its ending to make it seem like the trip was worth it, but it was not. The ending was somewhat predictable (because that kind of twist has already been used for countless of games. Like Silent Hill Shattered Memories). But the game is extremely well made. The sound is excellent, atmosphere, graphics - everything is top notch. I wouldn't have cared about the price if the story truly delivered something profound, but, heh, it didn't. So yeah. Overpriced.    … Expand
  25. kamealex
    May 8, 2017
    9
    Absolutely amazing, beautiful and moving. I feel very, very sorry for the people not feeling the game properly and giving it a 0 rating, which is just **** ridiculous.
  26. KDMCollectables
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    Short, interactive, beautifully painful. A plethora of stories within a story, each offering a different glimpse into the lives of a "Finch" whilst, at the same time, giving you, "Edith", various challenges to unlock the next chapter of your personal story. Each chapter told exquisitely well, and done-so with game-play that draws you into the life of the person for whom that chapterShort, interactive, beautifully painful. A plethora of stories within a story, each offering a different glimpse into the lives of a "Finch" whilst, at the same time, giving you, "Edith", various challenges to unlock the next chapter of your personal story. Each chapter told exquisitely well, and done-so with game-play that draws you into the life of the person for whom that chapter focuses. It's a dream of a game, short, sweet and memorable.… Expand
  27. Bulletnot
    May 25, 2019
    5
    It's a walking sim so its all about the story. It's not bad but it's a bit short and it didn't keep me massively invested. It does have some good moments but also some pretty silly gameplay elements
  28. GrumpyReviewer
    May 9, 2019
    9
    I am so incredibly thankful this was a PS Plus game this month - otherwise, I'm afraid I would have never played this short, yet haunting, unforgettable experience.

    WROEF can be considered a "walking simulator", yes, but it does so much more than that. It puts you in the skin of a young protagonist -and many of her family members- while she traverses a strange, almost dreamlike, house    I am so incredibly thankful this was a PS Plus game this month - otherwise, I'm afraid I would have never played this short, yet haunting, unforgettable experience.

    WROEF can be considered a "walking simulator", yes, but it does so much more than that. It puts you in the skin of a young protagonist -and many of her family members- while she traverses a strange, almost dreamlike, house investigating what is wrong with the Finch family.

    Each family member is another piece in the puzzle and their stories are told in a poetic, heartbreaking note. Nothing is there by mistake or coincidence. Each step, through the Finch mansion brings more clarity over the mystery while you unravel its secrets. The setting is gorgeous, the music is beautiful, the writing is touching.

    This is an amazing game. An introvert game, a secret game, something that will remain in my mind and heart. This is one of the best gaming experiencies I've had in a few years. And it's F R E E right now for PS Plus users!!!    … Expand
  29. brockcheese
    May 18, 2019
    9
    A weird surreal journey that touches on death and many other aspects. It shows the power of gaming as a creative medium.
  30. bulger_paul
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Now, I know users on this site tend to not be too crazy for Gone Home, so it probably won’t help my case much to say that I actually liked it. It was the first “walking simulator” I ever played, I thought it was very different, I loved how much personality was buried in the details of the house, observing what kinds of movies and books each family member liked, learning about them throughNow, I know users on this site tend to not be too crazy for Gone Home, so it probably won’t help my case much to say that I actually liked it. It was the first “walking simulator” I ever played, I thought it was very different, I loved how much personality was buried in the details of the house, observing what kinds of movies and books each family member liked, learning about them through their personal notes and letters, etc. It had a weak ending, but I liked it. All that to say, after playing What Remains of Edith Finch, I’ve got no reason to even think about Gone Home ever again.

    Gone Home isn’t the only other walking simulator I’ve played, though, I’ve played many others, quite a few of which I liked, several of which I absolutely adored (Stanley Parable, Beginner’s Guide, Journey, Night in the Woods), and Edith Finch I truly believe to be the best of them all. It reaffirmed why I love video games. It is so unique, so imaginative, so unexpected and breathtakingly original, taking full advantage of the medium’s strengths as an art form to tell a story that could have never been told through any other medium. Playing through this game was a wondrous experience, something that put a smile on my face a dozen times while simultaneously causing my eyes to well up, a game that left me satisfied yet yearning for more, it is truly joyous, evoking that feeling you get at the end of a great book, where your fingers just dwell on the last few pages as you’re reluctant to turn them, because you simply don’t want the experience of reading it for the first time to ever leave you.

    I’m sorry this isn’t a review, but just another rando on the internet gushing about how much they loved a video game, but I’m sure there’s been an infinite amount of internet ink already spilled over this masterpiece, so all I’m going to say is play it, play it before you read anything about it.    … Expand
  31. aditya1101
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    Loved this game. I really had no idea what to expect, but I was really touched by this game. They did an amazing job of presenting this story in a way that could only have been done in a video game, and at various points throughout the story I felt like my connection to the characters' stories was far more visceral than I was expecting. In particular, the presentation of Calvin's andLoved this game. I really had no idea what to expect, but I was really touched by this game. They did an amazing job of presenting this story in a way that could only have been done in a video game, and at various points throughout the story I felt like my connection to the characters' stories was far more visceral than I was expecting. In particular, the presentation of Calvin's and Lewis's stories really enhanced the experience and made for something truly unforgettable. My only qualms are that the quality of the stories definitely varied, and I wasn't super satisfied with the ending.… Expand
  32. Br_AgSs
    May 9, 2019
    10
    This game surprised me, I though it would be a mediocre indie game, but I was wrong. Some people may think this game is short, I think its just perfect. The story is simple, yet, beautiful,loved the playble flashbacks, really nice narrative, definitely worth checking out
  33. HarrisonPL
    May 18, 2019
    10
    About 3-4 hours of playing doesn't sound great, but this time not game length is important. Amazing visual background, great storyline, voice acting and that music is absolutely legendary mix. Emotions, which make you wanna play whole game through should be best way to reviev this title. Absolute MUST PLAY - Especially when is in May PS ➕ for free!
  34. andresardila
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    amazing experience, with bunch of emotion and charming during the whole 2-4 hour game play, Giant Sparrow did it again! , as they have in their web page "a video game company focused on creating surreal experiences people have never had before", if the unfinished swan was amazing, this fill my expectations and much more. and also, i recommend to play both games for a reason...
  35. toastereo
    Apr 25, 2017
    7
    A wonderful story, experienced in a tight linear fashion, full of simple yet imaginative gameplay segments. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2-3 hours I spent with the Finch family, but with little incentive to replay I can't help but feel it's overpriced.
  36. tibzoid
    May 2, 2017
    8
    Definitely interesting and lots of creative moments, plus gorgeous graphics. Not sure if the larger narrative works -- it's a mix of Hotel New Hampshire melancholy and touching interactive sequences -- but it held my interest throughout. Give it a shot!
  37. BlueLightning
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    An amazing game. If you don't like this type of game, don't try it, but if you love an amazing and unique story, just play it, it delivers. For me it was perfect. Thank you for doing games like this.
  38. Young_Nacho
    May 13, 2018
    9
    What Remains of Edith Finch takes you on an amazing journey through the fantastical and heartbreaking layers of the Finch family. The game is a short one, and I kind of wish there was even more to dive into, because I absolutely loved what the game had to offer. It's one of the most creative games I have ever played, and it's one of the best examples of storytelling in video games.
  39. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 26, 2017
    9
    What Remains of Edith Finch
    Prepare to have your heart broken
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a bit of a walking simulator, The game is short... but tis 2 and a half hours of brilliance You play as Edith Finch revisiting her old home where she lived with her brothers, mother, and grandmother.. There’s a supposed family curse and a secret here, so you return to learn the truth, learn    What Remains of Edith Finch
    Prepare to have your heart broken
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a bit of a walking simulator,
    The game is short... but tis 2 and a half hours of brilliance
    You play as Edith Finch revisiting her old home where she lived with her brothers, mother, and grandmother..
    There’s a supposed family curse and a secret here, so you return to learn the truth, learn all that the home is hiding and relive the life and death of every family member that lived in this home…
    The game is constantly changing, you’ll be a cat one moment, then you’re an owl, a shark, a kid trying to swing around a branch…
    There are so many surprises twists and turns that I hardly want to talk about this game..
    I want to make my review as short as possible to not give too much away...
    There isn’t anything to do here but explore, walk... listen to the stories… and get your heart broken…
    the mystery and the constant gameplay change will keep you engaged from start to finish...
    The only problem I ran into with this game was a bug where my owl wouldn’t catch the 2nd rabbit I needed… I was trying to catch one for 20 minutes thinking I was doing something wrong... but it was the game... so if you run into the same problem, just quit the game and hop back... my 2nd try everything was fine.
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a beautiful game, it’s a heart breaking game.
    Play it
    I give what remains of Edith Finch
    a 9/10    … Expand
  40. Mars1922
    Apr 29, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I couldn't be more disappointed with this game. What the trailer presented and what the game turned out to be were completely different things. I wish I could get a refund of my time and money. I like walking simulators. I like graphic novels with a great story. And therein lies the problem with this game. The visuals are top of the line. Beautiful and realistic graphics. Well designed controls. The sound is without any faults. The story? Not so much. It centers around a teenage girl who comes back to her creepy and mysterious family home after being suddenly forced to leave years ago. She enters the house where all the rooms had been sealed by her mother years ago, and finds her way inside. There she finds journals and documents that explain the family "curse" if you can call it that.Everyone, dating back several decades, is dead. And all of them died disturbing and bizarre deaths. Reading the documents transports you into the final moments of each deceased member of her family. The first, a demented little girl who thinks that a sea monster killed her. A teen former child star whose grim and morbid ending plays out in what I can only describe as a scene stolen directly from Tales of the Crypt. Where she's murdered by...Halloween monsters? A giggling monster with a high pitched voice laughs his way through her story, and at the end, jokes about the only thing left of her being her severed ear. A little boy who kills himself by jumping off a swing in a scene that's over in less than 5 minutes. A toddler who kill himself by drowning in the tub in another 5 minute scene. The scenes are all mostly a few minutes in length, and then you crawl through secret passages into the next hidden room with a new morbid story. The problem is not that it's short. It's the story or stories. You finish the game and learn what happened to the protagonist- which is predictable- and you're still several stories short of what happened to several distant family members. But I couldn't care less. The brief several minute long glimpses into each family member's morbid and disturbing deaths feel short, empty, and pointless. Yes, the deaths are tragedies. But many of them aren't even based in reality, and you learn virtually nothing about each character. Except a short bio and then how they died. In the end everything is perfect...except for the story. If you think you'd enjoy a story about a girl who searches a house and finds journals that has 5 minute playable death scenes, then feel free to spend your time and money. I wish I hadn't. If not? Get Firewatch instead.… Expand
  41. mandala11
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    You can not put such a short game, where you break through on emotions, score below 10. GAME 10 OF 10 ( Нельзя ставить такой короткой игре, где тебя пробивает на эмоции, оценку ниже 10. 10 ИЗ 10)
  42. borakaykay
    Apr 26, 2018
    7
    Story was unique. Feels like u were having the same emotions with the Finches. 2-3 hours gameplay and its over. Weekend game before going out. Don't expect much. Still cool tho.
  43. 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
  44. stryfee-rl
    Sep 30, 2017
    9
    If you liked Firewatch, Gone home or Everybodys gone to the rapture, you are going to love this game! It is by far the best of the 'so called' walking simulators. It is beautiful, fun, sad and exciting all at the same time, a phenomenal experience.
  45. nopnog7091
    Aug 3, 2017
    10
    I tihnk this game is the best of its genre. Great ways to tell a story. Absolutely unique. I've just created my metacritic account just to rate this amazing game.
  46. TheMetacritiqer
    May 3, 2017
    7
    Bioshock Infinite's combat. Did we need it? I would say no, at least, not how it was. That's not to say it was bad. By the time i beat the game, I still felt i hadn't had enough of the vibrant, yet overly gory killing(because fighting is fun, even in the great Spec Ops:The Line, especially after hitting 'x' in the Force Unleashed) But after a brief analyzing of it,(also real-time as I wasBioshock Infinite's combat. Did we need it? I would say no, at least, not how it was. That's not to say it was bad. By the time i beat the game, I still felt i hadn't had enough of the vibrant, yet overly gory killing(because fighting is fun, even in the great Spec Ops:The Line, especially after hitting 'x' in the Force Unleashed) But after a brief analyzing of it,(also real-time as I was playing it) I realized that was the least interesting part. It's certainly not what drew me to it. The incredible world and it's reputation for the ultimate twist was the real reason. But without it's main feature, the whole game probably would've been too short and maybe i couldn't have related to Booker. How? Shooting. It's the most familiar thing in modern video games.The whole game would have to be re-worked. Ken Levine and Irrational would have to find a way to make it all engaging enough. So, the point is;Is Edith Finch(yes, I did not misplace a Bioshock Infinite review) the next and right path for Ken Levine and more broadly, traditional shooters with show-stealing narrative? Taking that question to its
    full, 100% conclusion,no. Edith Finch and even The Vanishing of Ethan Carter bare-bones approach to the heart of active narrative(is this my coined, ludo-narrative dissonance term?) is definitely a successful move. Yet both games left bad impressions immediately after finishing them. This is due to the lasting feel of the narrative but that doesn't mean there wasn't something missing. Looking at the dim yet shining architecture of the factory sequence, I thought if this focused, pure approach was the way the creators of Bioshock should adopt and or if a good deal more of these games should be made. But I couldn't fully say yes. As with most broad questions, what the answer entails is a measured, borrowed resolution. Take inspiration of Edith Finch's true gameplay sections with the narrative being the largest part of the game but still fitted with a lower amount of combat for example and I think we will get the complete, true modern "game".    … Expand
  47. boroddino
    May 27, 2018
    0
    Really bad game. One of the dullest experiences since NMS. The only creative thing are subtitles. Doesn't worth the price, even for free it does not worth playing. It adds nothing substantial at all. Dear Esther had more story and depth.
  48. Dragondoot
    May 21, 2019
    10
    If you've ever played the card game Gloom you might see some similarities and have a bit of a laugh. If you enjoy story driven walking simulators then this is a great one to add to your collection. But also I got it for free from PlayStation plus.
  49. Goo4you
    Sep 16, 2017
    8
    The game is short, it's sweet, it's not worth the $20 price tag. Because of the pricing alone is the game experience soured for me.

    At every single turn when I would have found something of note to enjoy, the price of the game brought it down. Let me be clear: The cost of a game should never be the factor to sour the actual game, but this did in spades for me. It's really, really short    The game is short, it's sweet, it's not worth the $20 price tag. Because of the pricing alone is the game experience soured for me.

    At every single turn when I would have found something of note to enjoy, the price of the game brought it down. Let me be clear: The cost of a game should never be the factor to sour the actual game, but this did in spades for me. It's really, really short (about two hours) and it looks great,not astounding like some of this genres contemporaries. The voice acting is excellent, but what is being said isn't always that great. The story is good, but frankly it could have been better or more full. The ending was a letdown (personally). I would have wanted more exploration, especially at the $20.

    And that's the thing for me, that cost ruined what would have been an easy 9 (I never hand out 10's or 0's). Couple this with a static take on a genre that amounts to walking here and there and never "losing" (You are never in the threat of death or dying) and you have a somewhat overblown response.

    It's good for what it has, but that price tag makes it not worth buying as of this writing. If it were half the cost, it's a 9 all day long, but for what it was put out at, don't buy it.    … Expand
  50. wesker2012
    May 4, 2017
    7
    Unique and interesting game. The visuals were very well done and I enjoyed exploring the house with all the cool secret passages and attention to detail. Overall though, I didn't feel satisfied with the story in the end.
  51. PeterAlexander
    Sep 6, 2018
    9
    What Remains of Edith Finch is unnerving, beautiful and full of strong themes. This game is an exploration of family and the concept of life and all its cogs.
  52. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    The story isn't perfect, some of the writing and mini stories could have been better. However, it's still has an engaging story with good writing and unique game-play situations.
  53. SuperDuck23
    Jul 16, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While the 'walking-sim' genre is not for everyone, I can say that 'What Remains of Edith Finch' is one of the best the genre has to offer. The game is packed full of tiny details that make the immersion so much more weighty. The gameplay is livened up by some truly imaginative moments that I've never seen done in a video game before - with the comic strip sequence being my personal favourite. While I didn't find the story to be anything more than a vessel for the gameplay, overall it's a very well constructed game that deserves to be recommended to others on account of its originality.… Expand
  54. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 9
    Sound/Music: 9
    Graphics/Art: 8.5
    Story/Atmosphere: 9
    OVERALL: 8.9/10
  55. MasterRiley
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a story game that relies entirely on the mystery of its premise in order to be impactful. Do yourself a favour and avoid spoilers, you want to go in and play this game with fresh eyes. It opens with you playing as Edith Finch, a teenage girl revisiting her abandoned childhood home to find answers to her strange and mysterious family and past. The storyWhat Remains of Edith Finch is a story game that relies entirely on the mystery of its premise in order to be impactful. Do yourself a favour and avoid spoilers, you want to go in and play this game with fresh eyes. It opens with you playing as Edith Finch, a teenage girl revisiting her abandoned childhood home to find answers to her strange and mysterious family and past. The story unfolds through narration and visuals as you explore the house and the surrounding property. The way it tells its story is very unique and compelling, as it explores different characters and introduces different gameplay mechanics for each one. This keeps the gameplay experience fresh and surprising throughout the entire experience. The atmosphere is fantastic, the house is extremely detailed and full of history that helps to explain the family that used to live there. The music is great too and adds a lot of emotion to important scenes. Its a pretty short experience, as it will probably only take you a few hours to complete, but every moment of the game is beautifully crafted and executed. If you love story based games with a lot of mystery and discovery, you will love this game.… Expand
  56. BlakDak666
    Jul 17, 2017
    9
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a wonderful yet melancholy tale of the importance of family and legacies they leave behind for the successors to hold on to. The storytelling is top-notch and the voice acting is great. I felt no weakness in the script and how the story was told is really special to me. It's only the length of a film if you pace yourself and sink into the game's atmosphere,What Remains of Edith Finch is a wonderful yet melancholy tale of the importance of family and legacies they leave behind for the successors to hold on to. The storytelling is top-notch and the voice acting is great. I felt no weakness in the script and how the story was told is really special to me. It's only the length of a film if you pace yourself and sink into the game's atmosphere, but what is here is great to take in. While some might scuff at the idea of this being a "walking simulator" the game told a fantastic tale and I recommend it to anyone interested in it that have also liked Gone Home, Firewatch and the other noteworthy games that fit that category. What Remains of Edith Finch is powerful and is crafted with much love and care, succeeding and surpassing my expectations with ease.… Expand
  57. SS_Talon
    Jul 29, 2017
    7
    Unique explorative intriguing linear game that's very limited in terms of gameplay mechanics. If you're in the mood for a relatively short storytelling experience with beautiful visuals, you have to check this out. Otherwise, pass on this one or wait until it's on sale below it's current retail price of $19.99.
  58. DrFriendless
    May 16, 2019
    8
    I have to admit I am in two minds about this game. On the one hand, there wasn't much to do, but on the other hand it was awesome.

    It's basically a walking game - at every point, you have very few options. On the other hand, when you do need to do something, it's not just a stupid quicktime event to keep the story moving, nor click X nor hammer square, it's actually something    I have to admit I am in two minds about this game. On the one hand, there wasn't much to do, but on the other hand it was awesome.

    It's basically a walking game - at every point, you have very few options. On the other hand, when you do need to do something, it's not just a stupid quicktime event to keep the story moving, nor click X nor hammer square, it's actually something interesting. I very much appreciate the design that went into the minigames.

    So I am torn because I was simply told a story. On the other hand, it was a great story. I guess what I need to tell you is, play this game.    … Expand
  59. El_Manco
    May 20, 2018
    9
    Una historia tan triste como maravillosa, de `principio a fin, repleta de personajes tan singulares como la forma como se cuentas sus vidas. Un viaje en busca del pasado, en forma de recuerdos.
  60. mistadikay
    May 16, 2019
    8
    Heartbreaking, terrifying and beautiful. I wish it was a bit longer. Loved all the little mini-games, especially the one where you are chopping the fish but at the same time being a character in your fantasy. Very unique experience overall.
  61. HonestMCReviews
    May 19, 2019
    9
    What Remains Of Edith Finch was one of the unique gaming experiences of my life. A very calm and beautiful game. The every single story of the game is so different from the other even the final result is the same. You'll have no idea what'll be next. It's a genre-defining game. The way it used the plot and portrayed death was unique and very well executed. It made feel death like a fantasyWhat Remains Of Edith Finch was one of the unique gaming experiences of my life. A very calm and beautiful game. The every single story of the game is so different from the other even the final result is the same. You'll have no idea what'll be next. It's a genre-defining game. The way it used the plot and portrayed death was unique and very well executed. It made feel death like a fantasy experience in a peaceful manner. Again, I sometimes feel dizzy after playing first person perspective games. Surprisingly didn't make me feel dizzy at all. The movement in the game was spot on. Smooth. Entire gameplay was well crafted. Now, the game is very short. But, remember, the wise Jedi Master Yoda said, 'Size matters not." I too say that. It's the quality that matters most and they delivered. The thing we should keep in mind that no matter how long the game is, if the developers can't utilise and use the resources they have in a proper way and can't execute the necessary things properly, it'll never be a great game. E.g. Mass Effect Andromeda.
    Only con for me is that there's no platinum trophy for this game. Even after completing it 100% you'll not get a psn platinum trophy.    … Expand
  62. TandrupT
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Amazing storytelling, stunning visuals, short and simple! Does come with a few minor technical issues such as frame rate, but other then that, its a beautiful game, with a lot of meaning
  63. Krakenator
    May 25, 2019
    9
    A masterpiece of a game in terms of storytelling and game design.
    Each segment this game offers is unique and meticulously crafted and the effort put in by developers is evident from the attention to detail
  64. brunopersio1986
    Apr 6, 2020
    0
    Boring and has some bugs in thophies. A huge waste of time. At least i got it at psn plus.
  65. clairealcee77
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    Really good game, I teared up a bit in the end. It's kinda short but I'm not unsatisfied.
  66. houxh
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Not interesting gameplay because it's just a walking simulator, but the storytelling was beautiful and amazing.
  67. MaxieZeus
    Sep 12, 2022
    8
    Really Good game with an original way of telling a story. Everyone should give it a try.
  68. wmurphy011
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    This could possibly be the best indie game ever made. (Either this or Journey.) This game is deep, impactful, emotional, introspective, nuanced, atmospheric, beautiful, haunting, incredibly well written, has stellar voice acting and an incredible artistic direction. Definitely a game more mature people will like.
  69. vahn
    Dec 30, 2019
    7
    It's an okay game: I'm glad it was included with psn because if I bought it I would want a refund right away, and not because it's bad but because it's less than 3 hours long and frankly I didn't get it.

    WRoEF is, in few words, a walking simulator where you discover the story of Edith Finch in her journey back to her old house 7 years after she left it: here she will discover the past    It's an okay game: I'm glad it was included with psn because if I bought it I would want a refund right away, and not because it's bad but because it's less than 3 hours long and frankly I didn't get it.

    WRoEF is, in few words, a walking simulator where you discover the story of Edith Finch in her journey back to her old house 7 years after she left it: here she will discover the past of her family and the presumed "curse" of it, where all of her family members seemed to slowly disappear in a way or another and her job is to discover the reason behind it and why by delving into the large house and eventually figure out why or if there is a curse.

    The game is, as you expected, set into the large house of the Finches and since there's no running you'll be slowly - SLOWLY - walk around without the chance to even increase the pace. I'm not blaming the game to be slow but I wish I could get a little faster in some areas, alas this is not the case. The house is well detailed, very nicely done and I really enjoyed exploring it and see the past of the family members of the Finches, until the very end.

    Now credits where credits due, the presentation is well done and I really like how the dialogue written in a way you don't have to look down on the bottom of the screen. Add a well-written dialogue that is a bit campy at times but it does its job, I overall enjoyed the story and I felt satisfied with the ending as well.

    Still...I don't get it...am I supposed to feel sad? I mean yeah, it was sad to see people dying but that's pretty obvious, but what about showing more about the characters that weren't a few lines and just a short section of them? there was barely enough material for me to care about the family members, maybe some had a few more but there was just not enough. I know show don't tell is a vital rule but sometimes telling me more wouldn't hurt either, especially when it feels the game was deliberately omitting details for some reason!

    If the game doesn't care enough to show me more about the characters, why should I?

    Perhaps I'm too biased against it so let me say this way: if you're into a mystery driven story about the disappearance of family members then this game is for you.

    If not save your money: I don't think it's worth more than 5 bucks, especially when it's so short and not really replayable either.    … Expand
  70. drlowdon
    May 3, 2020
    7
    Through her journal we see Edith recount her last visit to her old family home, and find out about the lives and deaths of the family members that lived there.

    The writing, and the way the stories of each family member are shown through unique flashbacks, is very well done and in around three hours developers Giant Sparrow are able to tell a deeply personal and emotional story. Of    Through her journal we see Edith recount her last visit to her old family home, and find out about the lives and deaths of the family members that lived there.

    The writing, and the way the stories of each family member are shown through unique flashbacks, is very well done and in around three hours developers Giant Sparrow are able to tell a deeply personal and emotional story. Of course, if you’re not a fan of these games which offer little in the way of traditional gameplay Edith Finch will probably do little to change your mind, but for anyone else this is one of the best examples of the genre.    … Expand
  71. UthersonL
    May 11, 2020
    9
    Proof that "walking simulators" can be stylish and properly utilize the medium, unlike the hollow, pretentious nonsense of Dear Esther and Gone Home. The cannery stage is my personal highlight of this game as quite possibly the best gameplay representation of spacing out at work.
  72. MNecromancer
    Jun 24, 2021
    5
    It's the Vanishing of Ethan Carter but more whimsical and less satisfying. It's a storybook. You get a dozen little vignettes. The game sets up what you think might be a mystery or some sort of thread between stories, but really they're completely unrelated and there are no answers. I'm fine with that; I like art games. I just wouldn't have been so disappointed if the game didn't heavilyIt's the Vanishing of Ethan Carter but more whimsical and less satisfying. It's a storybook. You get a dozen little vignettes. The game sets up what you think might be a mystery or some sort of thread between stories, but really they're completely unrelated and there are no answers. I'm fine with that; I like art games. I just wouldn't have been so disappointed if the game didn't heavily imply there was some sort of mystery at the bottom of all of it. Like throughout the game you see these missing person posters about your brother and how your Mom never believed he was dead. You eventually find his room and you get NO information about how or if he died. I would mark this as a spoiler, but it's actually a complete non-spoiler because there's no information revealed in the game, so it has no effect on the plot.
    I feel like Firewatch, Gone Home, and Ethan Carter have decent stories. This game, Unfinished Swan, and Everybody's Gone To The Rapture are walking Sims that convey a place and time, but lack the story to really hold the experience together. Maybe that's just me, but I think a walking sim needs a strong satisfying narrative to work.    … Expand
  73. sityoazzdown
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    Hory Shet! what an amazing game, I Love It! I didn't expect much, but the second I started playing this game I was hooked emotionally and aesthetically! I hate walking sims but trust me this one is special. The house was so weirdly designed, that it was so interesting..I wished it was a house i could've lived in, especially as a kid. The story are flashbacks of the finch family and theirHory Shet! what an amazing game, I Love It! I didn't expect much, but the second I started playing this game I was hooked emotionally and aesthetically! I hate walking sims but trust me this one is special. The house was so weirdly designed, that it was so interesting..I wished it was a house i could've lived in, especially as a kid. The story are flashbacks of the finch family and their devastating losses throughout their history, the gameplay sprinkled in it/ and while exploring the house was unique and *gasp* dare i say engaging (cause it really was imo). Gameplay and story had me all over the place from chuckling, to gasping in awe, to even tugging at the heart strings. For what this game did it was a masterpiece, even the cons which some people say the game is too short, I think this game was perfect in length.. a little longer and i might've been fatigued of the gameplay/walking loop. Right price for this type of game too, must try if you feel adventurous and want a unique game!… Expand
  74. memus
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    Wow! This one was a sudden masterpiece. A haunted house exploration game done right.

    These game has some minor misfires here and there. The overall art direction could have been more distinct (now it's not that photorealistic to be emotional and not that stylised to be beautiful). The comic book level is a total miss both visually and emotionally. And this game could at least try to    Wow! This one was a sudden masterpiece. A haunted house exploration game done right.

    These game has some minor misfires here and there. The overall art direction could have been more distinct (now it's not that photorealistic to be emotional and not that stylised to be beautiful). The comic book level is a total miss both visually and emotionally. And this game could at least try to instill some hope.

    But it's all nitpicks. I would play this game simply for Lewis Finch level. It's pure genius. Mesmerizing to the level of The Shadow of the Colossus. Wow. Showing mental illness through gameplay and doing it beautifully. Applause.

    But this game has not only this level. The house is legitimately creepy. The overall philosophical implications of stories we tell ourselves is nicely weaved in the plot. The overall level structure is creative and works well. And this game is not afraid to tackle sensitive topics walking the edge of staying tasteful. I would see nightmares about the level in the bathroom.    … Expand
  75. lager96
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    I've been playing my back catalogue of games since we all have more time and Edith Finch drew me in and I played it in one sitting. I really appreciate the way they told this story and the ending was something I didn't see coming. You can miss so much in this game and that's what makes the exploration and attention to detail is so great!
  76. p1menta
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    i'm a total sucker for this kind of game. i loved it, every second, except, MAYBE, Barbara's section, that was a little big too big. but the game is awesome. i know i'll play this a hundread times more, like i did Dear Esther
  77. chr1so
    Oct 21, 2019
    4
    I played this with my wife and I guess pretended to enjoy it for her sake but really, found it boring and just wanted it to end. In saying that, the story is nice (in a tragic kind of way) but the gameplay, while creative & unorthodox, just had me playing through it for the sake of it, without finding it fun. Can see arty types & casuals loving it tho, just not for me.
  78. Turbodowg
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a precious little gem of a game. It was free on PS Plus a few months ago; I’d added it to the library and ignored it. I knew nothing about the game and passed it by thinking it was just another dull walking simulator. How wrong I was!
    I was going through a bit of a gaming drought one Sunday. Flicking through the PS Plus library I stumbled across Edith Finch    What Remains of Edith Finch is a precious little gem of a game. It was free on PS Plus a few months ago; I’d added it to the library and ignored it. I knew nothing about the game and passed it by thinking it was just another dull walking simulator. How wrong I was!
    I was going through a bit of a gaming drought one Sunday. Flicking through the PS Plus library I stumbled across Edith Finch and decided I’d give it a quick look.
    Within 10 minutes of loading the game I was absolutely hooked, drawn in by the fantastic, surreal visuals and intrigued by the fascinating narrative. Edith Finch starts like any other walking/exploration game. You walk through a forest area; admire the plants and trees, the lighting and water effects; it’s all very nice, but familiar. Then suddenly as the protagonist begins to narrate her journey, bright text appears on the screen like a book coming to life. Things are getting interesting. Next I walk through a clearing in the forest to be greeted by the Finch house. A strange, dreamlike structure that defies the laws of physics (and building regulations) yet feels believable. On first glance it appears to be a normal large house, but something is off, unnatural. I scan my eyes across the structure and notice rooms eerily stacked upon each other forming turret like structures high above the main house. What are they? What’s inside them? My imagination is running wild, barely ten minutes into the game.
    I get comfortable on the couch, I want to see more. I walk towards the house and notice a giant metal snake resting in a pond. On closer inspection it appears to be a slide. It looks like an abandoned theme park attraction. But why is it here? Edith uncannily answers my thoughts, declaring her Grandmother told her that the snake killed her Grandfather.
    I eventually get inside the house by squeezing through a dog door. The house feels uncomfortable, it clearly holds secrets. Many of the doors are sealed and the rooms beyond can only initially be viewed by looking through a spy hole. Further exploration leads to discovering secret tunnels and hatches that take me into each room within the house. Once inside I search each authentic room that belonged to a family member who passed away. Eventually I get to discover how they died. And this is where things get really interesting, because you play the character up to the point of their death. These sequences are often surreal. They do not show the actual event but bring to life the over exaggerated story behind their death.
    I don’t want to give anything away but these sequences are some of the most impactful, artistic, moving and beautiful sequences I’ve ever seen in a game.
    And this is where I will stop. I went in with no knowledge of the game, and I feel this is the best way to play Edith Finch. Discover it on your own.
    The game is beautifully crafted with a narrative you will not forget. This is one of those games you will talk about when discussing the greatest games ever made.
    An absolutely phenomenal game that must be played.    … Expand
  79. umutation
    Mar 18, 2023
    6
    Another walking simulator that you don’t even use the buttons other than the left stick, but this time with a great story behind.
  80. Vzhik
    Aug 21, 2019
    6
    Ожидал большего. В игре, в которой есть миллион способов как увлечь игрока, пользуемся одним- двумя. В итоге история проявляется как факт - "Все умерли", а не превращается в красочное эмоциональное незабываемое приключение.Ожидал большего. В игре, в которой есть миллион способов как увлечь игрока, пользуемся одним- двумя. В итоге история проявляется как факт - "Все умерли", а не превращается в красочное эмоциональное незабываемое приключение.
  81. Sky-Line___
    Dec 9, 2020
    7
    Love the storytelling of this game. Each character has its own story with its own style and the addition of all the substories really ads well up. The game is short. Maybe some more depth here and there could have been beneficial. But on average, the story really quickly catches the player’s (and viewer’s) attention thanks to epic ambiance, storytelling, mystery and music.

    Apart from    Love the storytelling of this game. Each character has its own story with its own style and the addition of all the substories really ads well up. The game is short. Maybe some more depth here and there could have been beneficial. But on average, the story really quickly catches the player’s (and viewer’s) attention thanks to epic ambiance, storytelling, mystery and music.

    Apart from length, the downsides of this game lay in its technical quality. The frames per second are super low on PS4 and it hinders the immersion of the game several times. Simplicity is also another trait of this game that can be seen as negative depending on what the player wants this type of game to be.

    That said, the experience that this game offers is enjoyable unique and therefore you should not hesitate to give it a go.    … Expand
  82. Hachafaill001
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
    Simplemente la historia que te cuenta y situaciones en las que te pone son muy, muy buenas, recalcando la historia de la fabrica, simplemente ame este juego
  83. fadingtrails
    Sep 27, 2022
    3
    The amount of animal cruelty in this game is striking. It's never questioned, or commented on; it's just there.

    Most people will be numb to it, but the lack of empathy (towards non-human animals) on display is significant. "I want you to be amazed that any of us ever had a chance to be here at all." If that's the message the developers want to convey, their portrayal of    The amount of animal cruelty in this game is striking. It's never questioned, or commented on; it's just there.

    Most people will be numb to it, but the lack of empathy (towards non-human animals) on display is significant.

    "I want you to be amazed that any of us ever had a chance to be here at all."

    If that's the message the developers want to convey, their portrayal of unquestioned violence does it a disservice. If the above is true, surely all life would have value, and people would choose not to cause suffering.

    As such, I can't imagine the developers made a conscious choice depicting this amount of gratuitous brutality.    … Expand
  84. Crabzilla
    Aug 29, 2022
    9
    WROEF is a masterpiece in its own kind, just sad that it's too short.

    It might be the most creative piece of nostalgia that I ever experienced.
  85. HTGamer
    Jun 10, 2019
    9
    What Remains of Edith Finch is a great story-driven adventure game, from the Giant Sparrow studio that gave us The Unfinished Swan.

    The story is about the Finch family whose members have all tragically died across the decades. A young girl, the last surviving Finch, revisits her childhood home to discover what happened to her lost family - siblings, parents, aunts, uncles,    What Remains of Edith Finch is a great story-driven adventure game, from the Giant Sparrow studio that gave us The Unfinished Swan.

    The story is about the Finch family whose members have all tragically died across the decades. A young girl, the last surviving Finch, revisits her childhood home to discover what happened to her lost family - siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, grand-parents. They all passed away for different reasons, ranging from sickness to accidents and tragedies.

    In terms of gameplay this is a "walking simulator" at its heart, but it's the best I have played. When walking through the stories of each Finch, the player experiences something different. From reading a pulp fiction magazine, to climbing a tree chasing a cat, to trippy adventures such as controlling an owl or a shark. And each story has an emotional pay off.

    The only downside of the game are the technical issues. Frame rate isn't locked at 30 fps and moving the camera feels jerky because of erratic frame pacing. Even in enclosed spaces these problems persist. However these are not enough to make this game unplayable or anything bad.

    What Remains of Edith Finch is a slow paced, narrative-heavy experience, that will get you a good 3-4 hours of playtime. If you like games such as Gone Home, you'll definitely like this, too.    … Expand
  86. Brainstrain
    Dec 12, 2019
    9
    A remarkable and memorable experience. It distinguishes itself from other narrative- focused game by actually allowing the player to explore, and having unique gameplay in each chapter. This creates the feeling, not of a game that wishes it were a film, but of a game reveling in being a game. Highly recommended.
  87. Lewis-Angelo
    May 28, 2019
    5
    una buena historia atrapada en un walking simulator

    jugabilidad pobre y problemas de framerate completan un apartado técnico bastante mejorable

    personajes interesantes, minijuegos divertidos, buena banda sonora
    para lo corto que es, en algún momento se hace hasta largo
  88. mikepatyaev
    May 31, 2019
    7
    The game is a collection of short stories. Each of those stories focuses on the death of a different Finch family member and each is meant to look and feel different from the others, the way no two people in any family are alike.
  89. vdanja
    Mar 6, 2020
    8
    I think it is an amazing short game in its own category, a quite touching story! :) 2 hours gameplay max?
  90. Alvokun
    Jun 12, 2019
    8
    What Remains of Edith Finch is mostly a narrative experience, though it does have some interaction too. Its main strengths are definitely the atmosphere and storytelling; the idea that imagination may become deadly is brilliant and very well conveyed in the game.
  91. Suntherion
    Aug 21, 2019
    6
    This is a story driven walking simulator. Its good points is that the narrative is very immersive and one of the best at telling a story. For me, personally, the story itself was not that great thou. I got the game for free and for the time I spent with it it was worth the time, however, my personal recommendation would be to get this game during a sale.
  92. estradas
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Great atmosphere and memorable game.

    8/10 gameplay
    9/10 graphics
    10/10 story
    10/10 environments
  93. WhiteShade
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Audiovisual experience includes master storyteling, maybe most complex and detailed house in gaming history, full of sweet melancholy stories...
  94. EdwardG
    Nov 1, 2020
    7
    What Remains of Edith Finch is an interesting collection of stories about the deaths of the members of Edith's family.

    It's a short 2 hour game and it manages to pack a lot of variety into that runtime. The stories are all presented in different ways and all play differently. There's a couple of standout moments that are really worth experiencing for yourself, including the fish cannery    What Remains of Edith Finch is an interesting collection of stories about the deaths of the members of Edith's family.

    It's a short 2 hour game and it manages to pack a lot of variety into that runtime. The stories are all presented in different ways and all play differently. There's a couple of standout moments that are really worth experiencing for yourself, including the fish cannery scene and the bathtub scene. The cannery scene in particular is brilliant in its depiction of the monotony of a dull life and it's effects on a young man. It's a fascinating, powerful part of the game that benefits from the interactivity of the medium. Although some stories are better than others, they're all worthwhile.

    On the gameplay side of things, this is more involved than you might expect from a walking simulator. As the player, you have enough to do beyond watching and listening to keep you invested in the game which also helps further connect you with the characters.

    The game flirts with different styles and tones, and graphically this game does look pretty good. The performance isn't totally stable but it's not much of an issue in a game like this.

    I don't really have a lot to critique or discuss for What Remains of Edith Finch because it's one of those games that's worth just experiencing for yourself, and I don't want to spoil all of the specifics. It's a strong title, and one that triumphs on the narrative front. It's a compelling journey exploring the huge Finch house and discovering the tragic fates of its inhabitants. It's not a totally consistent journey, but it's highs are excellent. Overall, I enjoyed the game but it didn't blow me away.    … Expand
  95. Tellus12
    Jun 3, 2019
    8
    Hmm, a difficult game to review due to its nature and uniqueness. 3-4 hours gameplay seems small for a game nowadays, but it doesn't tie itself up with that, fortunately. You explore a house, you don't really solve puxxles apart from the odd key hunt or navigating where to go next. You unlock all the stories of the Finch family who tragically died in all sorts of ways to discover whatHmm, a difficult game to review due to its nature and uniqueness. 3-4 hours gameplay seems small for a game nowadays, but it doesn't tie itself up with that, fortunately. You explore a house, you don't really solve puxxles apart from the odd key hunt or navigating where to go next. You unlock all the stories of the Finch family who tragically died in all sorts of ways to discover what happened to Edith Finch, the narrator and last surviving member of the finch family. It's very easy going, and you almost have to relax playing it despite the tragedy and brutal emotional stories that the game rolls out. It doesn't really tax you much to work out how to play each story through flashbacks but you just have to go with it, which is one of the moral metaphors the games holds.

    The control is as good as it needs to be and the graphics are detailed throughout. Some scenes are very moving and elements of mystery and wonder are brought to you as you search through all the belongings of what these characters' lives held. The soundtrack is well placed and the intruiging outcomes keep you interested until the end. Overall its a very well put together piece of interactive art. Not much replay value though as the impact wouldn't hold up a second time.    … Expand
  96. Grampus
    Aug 31, 2019
    5
    So angry that people gave this game a 10. That is such a ridiculous notion. I want to give it a 0 to bring down the inflated score but it’s an average game so I’m giving it what it deserves. A 5. This game is the absolute low bar for games worth playing and it’s quite possibly THE MOST OVERRATED GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED. This game should be free, It’s a couple hours long and doesn’t runSo angry that people gave this game a 10. That is such a ridiculous notion. I want to give it a 0 to bring down the inflated score but it’s an average game so I’m giving it what it deserves. A 5. This game is the absolute low bar for games worth playing and it’s quite possibly THE MOST OVERRATED GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED. This game should be free, It’s a couple hours long and doesn’t run smoothly. It’s painfully boring 90 percent of the time and the frame rate dropping every few seconds is pretty much the icing on the **** cake. Absolute waste of money.… Expand
  97. danield80
    Nov 18, 2022
    1
    A Morbid, cynical and death-glorifying "game" for suicidal mfs. The gameplay revolves around committing suicide and watching people (mostly children) die.

    Every brainlet would say something very like this "ABSOLUTE AND UNMISSABLE MASTERPIECE, MOVING AND INCREDIBLY IMMERSIVE." Yet, the game is a walking simulator with a "commit suicide" button, the stories about characters' deaths are    A Morbid, cynical and death-glorifying "game" for suicidal mfs. The gameplay revolves around committing suicide and watching people (mostly children) die.

    Every brainlet would say something very like this "ABSOLUTE AND UNMISSABLE MASTERPIECE, MOVING AND INCREDIBLY IMMERSIVE." Yet, the game is a walking simulator with a "commit suicide" button, the stories about characters' deaths are very bizarre, easily avoidable and glorified by the narration.
    The game is a two hour long emetic experience made by immoral sick bucks. There are games that tell dead people's stories without repulsive elements. Kena Bridge of Spirits.

    And on the top of that you play as 20 weeks pregnant 17yo girl.    … Expand
  98. Bigtasos
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    An interactive surreal novel.
    Dive into an immersive drama told by whom is left of Finch family.
    If you enjoy a good story and some exploration, this is, hands down, a go to.
  99. nnevill
    Aug 5, 2019
    10
    Very cool story. It forces to think about a lot of things. It's great that it's short. Today among all that 100+ hours open worlds it's a breath of fresh air. Recommend to all for sure!
  100. 613th
    Jun 2, 2019
    8
    Good 2-3 hour story. Very atmospheric. That is all I can say about it. I recommend to everyone.
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#5 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 24, 2017
    90
    It may have little in the way of a challenge and takes around two hours to beat, but this is a masterpiece in storytelling and a game that will punch your feels in their feels. [July 2016, p.97]
  2. games(TM)
    Jun 23, 2017
    90
    A tender exploration of memory, death, and mystery. [Issue#188, p.85]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 20, 2017
    90
    An exploration of death and memory, Edith's narration makes the family come alive again. [June 2017, p.79]
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