What Remains of Edith Finch

 Xbox One
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 324 Ratings

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  1. Hylkehaagsma
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    The story is great, the gameplay is fun, it is the best story I ever experienced in a game.
  2. Pachuli1981
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Una increíble historia y un apartado artístico de gran nivel te lleva a conocer la historia (maldita)de los Finch.
    Te cambia la manera de entender la vida.
  3. SouthernPoint
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    One of the best story-driven games of the generation and one of the best I've played. I wish I could experience this game as if it was my first time again. I'd highly recommend this game.
  4. BradMorgan
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    What Remains of Enith Finch is a wonderful example of interactive storytelling. It was compelling, exciting and heartbreaking. At the same time, there was something enchanting about exploring the absurd house during the story. After the end, however, I was left with a few questions that I would have liked to have answered. Nevertheless, this was a beautiful, memorable story.

    Pros - Way of    What Remains of Enith Finch is a wonderful example of interactive storytelling. It was compelling, exciting and heartbreaking. At the same time, there was something enchanting about exploring the absurd house during the story. After the end, however, I was left with a few questions that I would have liked to have answered. Nevertheless, this was a beautiful, memorable story.

    Pros
    - Way of storytelling
    - Variety of mini games during story
    - Voice acting

    Cons:
    - For me personally some unanswered questions at the end that resulted in a underwhelming feeling    … Expand
  5. xaviar_nl
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    Not really a "game-game", but more a beautiful and very moody experience, with very good voice acting, and original ways of visualizing all kinds of emotions.
  6. tuken
    May 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I NEED MORE, who killed barbara, the hause, WHO WAS IN THE HAUSE OF THE SHORE, AND MORE THINGS, I love this game and i hate this game AAAAAH I NEED MORE… Expand
  7. capitanbriefing
    Sep 26, 2017
    10
    One of the most beautiful games I´ve ever played. You are going to feel things that are indescriptibles. Especially if you have a big family. Yes, interaction is very limited but if you are curious and you have a sensible heart, this game is going to blow your mind. Guaranteed.
  8. Balathustra
    Jul 26, 2017
    8
    WREF involves very little gaming, per se, or any gamefulness for that matter; neither does it deliver story with a mystery to solve in a conventionally satisfying way. If you are intolerant of games that ignore these standards, steer clear. Yet it excels as a new kind of animal: an interactive movie with startlingly imaginative play modes (you get to live out a panel-by-panel comic book,WREF involves very little gaming, per se, or any gamefulness for that matter; neither does it deliver story with a mystery to solve in a conventionally satisfying way. If you are intolerant of games that ignore these standards, steer clear. Yet it excels as a new kind of animal: an interactive movie with startlingly imaginative play modes (you get to live out a panel-by-panel comic book, eat humans as a sea monster, make bath toys ballet as a baby) and a novel, beautiful rumination on life, including an inventive twist on the main farce of video games: death and the infinite respawn. It also is quite possibly the best video game simulation of family-inherited madness that's ever been made.

    An unfortunately short experience, it is nevertheless an engaging, if not engrossing, long afternoon unto evening. For anyone looking for game design that pushes ideas to the fore, this one's worth the money, the try, and the reflections.    … Expand
  9. osprey
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Beautiful moving thought provoking and totally charming in every way. This is a very singular experience in gaming and not to be missed. I suppose there are some who will not enjoy this very special game but I am sure those people won't even consider playing it anyway. For those of you curious or on the fence I highly recommend this game. Totally loved every minute and would love toBeautiful moving thought provoking and totally charming in every way. This is a very singular experience in gaming and not to be missed. I suppose there are some who will not enjoy this very special game but I am sure those people won't even consider playing it anyway. For those of you curious or on the fence I highly recommend this game. Totally loved every minute and would love to elaborate but would hate to spoil the experience for anyone. Just lovely!… Expand
  10. Michael_Stars_5
    Aug 11, 2017
    10
    Even if it's short and even boring to some people, What Remains Of Edith Finch proves that games can be more than "just games". A very short game that made me feel moved and captivated by the interesting story that follows a terribly unlucky family. I just had fun watching how the story vastly developed with every second. Definitely a masterpiece I will visit soon once again.
  11. Joellemm
    Mar 23, 2019
    8
    A unique, varied, narrative-driven gem. Interesting throughout. Slight frame-rate issues and some awkward gameplay moments are the only gripes with an otherwise engaging experience. Its a testament to its design that i completed the entire game in one play-through, despite only planning to play for 30 minutes.
  12. ValvesHL3
    May 4, 2018
    10
    This video game is nothing but pure ART. This is most definitely an experience worth the money if you would like to be emotionally and spiritually moved to the point that tears will be falling come its endgame.
  13. VVhiteCrow
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    One of the best games I've played, I cant recommend it enough. Sure, it aint a 'game' by gameplay mechanics, but more of an experience. And this is a beautifully put together experience; its filled with emotions, great story pacing, great characters, great visuals (UE4 ftw!). It may only take 3 or so hours, but these are 3 freaking powerfull and awesome hours. Get it, play it, love it,One of the best games I've played, I cant recommend it enough. Sure, it aint a 'game' by gameplay mechanics, but more of an experience. And this is a beautifully put together experience; its filled with emotions, great story pacing, great characters, great visuals (UE4 ftw!). It may only take 3 or so hours, but these are 3 freaking powerfull and awesome hours. Get it, play it, love it, share it to a friend.… Expand
  14. douglasshepherd
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    I really loved this game/story. I had low expectations, given the price of admission and that I knew nothing about it before purchasing it. I think it is an impressive achievement in immersive, interactive storytelling. Is it perfect? No, but Elite Dangerous, Forza Horizon 3, Rainbow Six Siege, Fallout 4 - every game that I have played and enjoyed is imperfect.

    This game reminds me    I really loved this game/story. I had low expectations, given the price of admission and that I knew nothing about it before purchasing it. I think it is an impressive achievement in immersive, interactive storytelling. Is it perfect? No, but Elite Dangerous, Forza Horizon 3, Rainbow Six Siege, Fallout 4 - every game that I have played and enjoyed is imperfect.

    This game reminds me of what "That Dragon Cancer" was trying to do, but I can't go there emotionally. This creatively approaches the difficult subject of depression and mental illness - and if you struggle with it or have a family member that does, you might just appreciate the tenderness (and straight forwardness) that they treat the subject.

    Great job Annapurna Interactive! I will look for more good things from you in the future.    … Expand
  15. nibblo
    Jul 30, 2017
    9
    First off this game reminds me a lot of another walking simulator Gone Home and I absolutely hated that game, 2 hours of my life which I want back along with the money I spent on it, however I absolutely loved this game. It has a lot more interactivity to it than other walking simulators, the stories are evocative and unique and the house is a joy to navigate through because of it'sFirst off this game reminds me a lot of another walking simulator Gone Home and I absolutely hated that game, 2 hours of my life which I want back along with the money I spent on it, however I absolutely loved this game. It has a lot more interactivity to it than other walking simulators, the stories are evocative and unique and the house is a joy to navigate through because of it's complexity.

    The game itself is really just a series of interconnected vignettes about the ancestors and relatives of the protagonist who lived and died in the house which you find out about by exploring their individual rooms. Each story is it's own entity and you play through them in first person, 3rd person, comic book form, platforming or any other game related way you can think of. The imagination and sense of exploration you get from the game is top notch and it tells quite a moving tale of this cursed family living in a strange dreamlike house.
    I would highly recommend it and even though on the surface it is like Gone Home it is more like Firewatch with it's complex story and large world waiting for exploration. Well worth the money and time in my opinion.    … Expand
  16. Gnaughty_Gnome
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Stunning game. This is indisputable proof to those that believe video games aren't art that they are quite mistaken. An example of how to do a "walking simulator" correctly. Heavy focus on story and exploration (although quite linear, it still feels self guided).
  17. Dalray3s
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    Un paseo para recordar
    Acabo de terminarlo, y con todo reciente resumo los puntos fuertes y lo que no me ha convencido
    Puntos positivos: -La imaginación para narrar cada historia de una manera diferente y única, -Las ganas que te da de seguir explorando el entorno porque en cualquier esquina habrá algo que hará sorprenderte -La inclusión de los subtitulos lejos de ser una necesidad    Un paseo para recordar
    Acabo de terminarlo, y con todo reciente resumo los puntos fuertes y lo que no me ha convencido

    Puntos positivos:
    -La imaginación para narrar cada historia de una manera diferente y única,
    -Las ganas que te da de seguir explorando el entorno porque en cualquier esquina habrá algo que hará sorprenderte
    -La inclusión de los subtitulos lejos de ser una necesidad del guión, lo transforman en algo mas para aumentar le carga narrativa de la historia
    -El final me ha dejado sorprendido.

    Puntos Negativo
    -Rendimiento, esta mal optimizado y en una OneX, tiene tirones.

    Traducido al español, seria una obra de arte, pero bastante esfuerzo les habra costado lo que han creado.

    Muy recomendado.    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. ergulerhan
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    I clearly don't know where to begin. This game blown me away. I wasn't expecting something like this since it's just a 2-3 hours long story telling-narrative game. I was prejudiced; but the story is so original. No commentary needed on gameplay since you are just walking through places to places. Audio, atmosphere, graphics are above average for a game at this genre.
    Conclusion: This game    I clearly don't know where to begin. This game blown me away. I wasn't expecting something like this since it's just a 2-3 hours long story telling-narrative game. I was prejudiced; but the story is so original. No commentary needed on gameplay since you are just walking through places to places. Audio, atmosphere, graphics are above average for a game at this genre.
    Conclusion: This game is definitely recommended!    … Expand
  20. barbone3
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    I encountered 0 bugs during my game so I guess I was lucky, however the game is fun and useful to gain achievements fast.
  21. pedrop4ulo
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    What an amazing game... nice gameplays and graphics for an indie (?) game, but the narrative really is what makes this game one of the best I’ve played. May be a bit short, but it’s an experience for sure.
  22. Hutake
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Its fair to start this review making clear that we're talking about a short gameplay game with the narrative as the main goal. The way the game shows u the story its perfect. For a indie game the graphics are good but if u're really accustomed to triple A's games... u're probably gonna fell strange about playing this. The game its good in what it propose to reach... Nothing more about it.Its fair to start this review making clear that we're talking about a short gameplay game with the narrative as the main goal. The way the game shows u the story its perfect. For a indie game the graphics are good but if u're really accustomed to triple A's games... u're probably gonna fell strange about playing this. The game its good in what it propose to reach... Nothing more about it. Its very well written and the way the story is told to us its satisfying. Beautiful game.… Expand
  23. CC_Andyman
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Anyone giving this game anything less than an exemplary review should check to see that they haven't misplaced their heart somewhere. It's extremely rare for a game to elicit strong emotions from me, but this one did from the start. By the end, I was nearly in tears, and that's a very good thing. A game doesn't have to explain everything in detail to be exceptional, and Edith Finch does aAnyone giving this game anything less than an exemplary review should check to see that they haven't misplaced their heart somewhere. It's extremely rare for a game to elicit strong emotions from me, but this one did from the start. By the end, I was nearly in tears, and that's a very good thing. A game doesn't have to explain everything in detail to be exceptional, and Edith Finch does a masterful job of leaving the unspoken details for your imagination to run wild on. I suppose if you have no imagination, this isn't the game for you... but that in no way makes it any less of a masterpiece.… Expand
  24. MauryEdson
    Feb 26, 2020
    8
    bom jogo, bonitinho mas triste, sei lá mas recomendo, facil de gamerscore, não me deu sono, ta otimo
  25. Reiko3000
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Эта игра, она просто потрясающая!!! Тронула сердце. Чего только стоила история маленького брата главной героини. Если у вас есть дети, вы просто не сможете остаться равнодушным. История девочки-кошки тоже поразила. История рабочего рыбного цеха, это просто невероятный полет фантазии. Спасибо огромное авторам игры! Вы тронули думаю очень много сердец.… Expand
  26. ThaFlu84
    Jan 17, 2021
    8
    A very heartwarming, charming, sad, and unique game. Each family member’s story is memorable and leads to a powerful ending.
  27. k_san999
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    One of the best games i have played. The story is so good. Thoroughly enjoyed the game
  28. tom974
    Aug 6, 2023
    8
    Quite a nice narrative experience which is not to be missed. Moving story, interesting gameplay, the whole little universe is carefully crafted and it is a pleasure to play it through.
  29. SenorKoquonfaes
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    I can certainly recommend this game. For me, It's got a great and interesting story and I dig the art direction. It is quite short; I beat the game in about 2 hours, but there is some replay-ability in this game, since there are details you'll likely miss the first time around.

    The voice acting is well done and does a great job of narrating the story and making emotions spark off my    I can certainly recommend this game. For me, It's got a great and interesting story and I dig the art direction. It is quite short; I beat the game in about 2 hours, but there is some replay-ability in this game, since there are details you'll likely miss the first time around.

    The voice acting is well done and does a great job of narrating the story and making emotions spark off my otherwise cold, flinty heart.

    This is one of the games that I would love explore in VR, if that's not already possible.

    Overall, What Remains of Edith Finch is a fantastic game with a great story and wonderful visuals.    … Expand
  30. lelbro
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    This game knows exactly what it wants to be and it does it perfectly. The story and atmosphere are simultaneously whimsical and haunting. This is where the main entertainment of this game stems from, and it can somewhat easily be converted into a movie, but the interactivity that gaming allows for makes the story-telling especially unique. The story-telling is amplified even more by theThis game knows exactly what it wants to be and it does it perfectly. The story and atmosphere are simultaneously whimsical and haunting. This is where the main entertainment of this game stems from, and it can somewhat easily be converted into a movie, but the interactivity that gaming allows for makes the story-telling especially unique. The story-telling is amplified even more by the variety of gameplay styles, the motion and appearance of the text, and the variety of story-telling techniques. At the same time, I understand why people would not like this game. It's very short, only around three hours, and the gameplay is not the focus. If you go in expecting some kind of in-depth, complex gameplay, you're in the wrong place. However, if you go in lacking any expectations or looking for a solid story, this is an experience unlike any other. I have a lot more to say about this game, but it's much better if you experience it for yourself.… Expand
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#1 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#22 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Sep 19, 2017
    90
    A beautiful and haunting exploration of life, death and family tragedy.
  2. XBLA Fans
    Sep 1, 2017
    100
    What Remains of Edith Finch is an absolutely beautiful and emotionally complex game. Despite a certain sense of morbidity in telling so many tales of death, the game is truly about the celebration of life. Despite all their differences, each family member is remembered more for who they were than how they were lost. This is a wonderful little tale that uses every second to the fullest, and truly should not be missed.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 18, 2017
    90
    What Remains of Edith Finch knows its niche from the beginning and rarely strays, resulting in a cohesive experience that I was never jolted out of. It elicits the strangest mixture of emotions, and its different modes of storytelling are second to none. The controls don’t translate seamlessly from PC to Xbox One, but you don’t play this game for the controls; you play for the story, and the story is gripping.
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