What Remains of Edith Finch

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 880 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. WhiteShade
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Audiovisual experience includes master storyteling, maybe most complex and detailed house in gaming history, full of sweet melancholy stories...
  13. 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...
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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!
  20. awayka
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Очень интересная инди-игра с хорошим печальным сюжетом. Играть один вечер, но как приятно ж!
  21. 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.
  22. jgmj921
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    A unique and unmatched experience in any game so far, also a manifestation of how powerful indie games can be. The intriguing, suspenseful story is smoothly woven into its creative and versatile gameplay. Surprises and wow moments are intensely placed during the 2 hour journey. Among the highlights, the fish chopping scene is one of the most memorable moments in gaming.
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. Bader123
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Everything about this game is great it has an engaging story .................
  27. gabriel_ribeir0
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Wow. This is one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. The story is just amazing, wish I could play it again for the first time.
  28. Usefulidiot
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    This game is simply a masterpiece. I normally don’t care about stories but this one had me glued. It’s short but sometimes that’s what I want.
  29. gabrielolileal
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Esse é definitivamente uma experiência que você tem que sentir, e não tentar entender!
    É como um filme do Cristopher Nolan, que deixa pontas soltas, propositalmente. Isso faz com que você reflita sobre o que está consumindo, e abra sua perspectiva e criatividade.
    Jogar WHAT REMAINS OF EDITH FINCH, me trouxe à memória minhas conversas com minha avó, em que ela conta, muitas vezes de    Esse é definitivamente uma experiência que você tem que sentir, e não tentar entender!
    É como um filme do Cristopher Nolan, que deixa pontas soltas, propositalmente. Isso faz com que você reflita sobre o que está consumindo, e abra sua perspectiva e criatividade.

    Jogar WHAT REMAINS OF EDITH FINCH, me trouxe à memória minhas conversas com minha avó, em que ela conta, muitas vezes de forma trágica, sua história e seu passado.    … Expand
  30. AlBal665
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    This is such a beautiful game, if anything I’ve played should be considered a pice of art then this is it. Edith Finch is essential an exploration game with a deep and moving story about a family’s tragic history which is told though interesting little gameplay segments, each one different to the last. It’s only a few hours long and definitely worth getting if you haven’t played it.
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#5 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#29 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#29 Most Shared 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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