What Remains of Edith Finch

 Xbox One
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 324 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 244 out of 324
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 324
  3. Negative: 34 out of 324

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  1. 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.
  2. neomoonsevin
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    this game is awesome i like it i was confused for ages at the swings but i got it eventually apart from that this is a pretty good game alright i enjoyed it i even purchased it now i own it because its great but strangely erie at same time
  3. Filipe69
    Jan 30, 2023
    7
    Je conseil ce jeu durant lequel je me suis amusé je met un 7 seulement pour la durée du jeu qui est malheureusement très courte environ 5h
  4. TimJay88
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed this story if you haven't yet do yourself a favor and play this game and enjoy the ride.
  5. pivez
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    The storytelling is superb and it makes use of really clever gameplay solutions to keep engaged the player.
  6. cjee92
    Aug 28, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most overrated game of all time?

    It's been 5 years since this game had come out when I finally got around to playing this as it was leaving Game Pass. I heard about it being an easy 1000 Gamerscore so thought I'd spend a day sorting that out. Before I did that though, I did want to experience this well regarded and well awarded game, including winning a BAFTA for best game. Needless to say, my expectations were understandably high.

    It was probably the most disappointing gaming experience I've ever had. What an absolute let down. This disappointment has nothing to do with the "gameplay", I knew what I was getting into regarding that. I was expecting some amazing story but after hearing/reading the first book/episode, I knew what the rest of the game was going to be. Just trying to be some depressing story to try and tug on my heart strings but like, I didn't care about any of these characters.

    It would be like going to watch the first Avengers or something with no prior knowledge of the characters but seeing a little 5 minutes flashback about how they all died. Like, who cares? I certainly didn't. Why did this get such amazing reviews? I'm baffled.

    I guess the one saving grace for me was the Barbara flashback. That was extremely cool! Give me a whole game like that please.    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. MNecromancer
    Aug 14, 2022
    5
    I'm a huge fan of walking simulators. This one just isn't for me. Loved Beginner's Guide, Gone Home, Ethan Carter, Firewatch. This one's just not as good. What all of those others have in common is a central thesis, an aesthetic and some emotional payoff. The catharsis at the end is important for a narrative focused game, because there's no other content really. It's all narrative. TheI'm a huge fan of walking simulators. This one just isn't for me. Loved Beginner's Guide, Gone Home, Ethan Carter, Firewatch. This one's just not as good. What all of those others have in common is a central thesis, an aesthetic and some emotional payoff. The catharsis at the end is important for a narrative focused game, because there's no other content really. It's all narrative. The problem with this one is that's it's a handful of vignettes, but the end of each one is kind of a joke. It's tragic, but silly, but not funny enough to be good. They plant many seeds early on about what's going on with the father and the brother who went missing, but there are no answers. The answers are all whimsical nonsense and the deep sense of mystery is never resolved by the end. The actual ending is super predictable. I just wanted some resolution to any of it. Even emotionally. All of the games I mentioned have an abstract quality to them, and none of them fully explain everything. I just feel like there's an emotional payoff that this game is completely missing. It left me completely unsatisfied. The vignettes themselves are somewhat entertaining, pretty imaginative. I'm just not as much for the novelty. If that's your bag, you'll probably still like it.… Expand
  9. nirvana11
    Aug 14, 2022
    7
    Game between walking simulator and narrative we walk in the house to see what happened to the family of Edith, the game is short, the family stories are nice but we remain without answers at the end of the game in my opinion
  10. angryfatboy
    Jun 30, 2022
    4
    There is no gameplay. It is a very short game where all you are really doing is walking in a straight line and clicking "next". It's okay to "listen" to the story if you get it for free with gamepass or something else but don't expect a video game.
  11. fortey
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    amazing game. dive headlong, great narrative. .
  12. Bochenki
    Apr 27, 2022
    9
    It's beautiful. Honestly, a magnificent piece of art with some amazing storyline, amazing artworks and surprising gameplay. It's a short game, but it feels great. Discovering the story of each individual character was a great adventure. Very thoughtful gameplay.
  13. 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
  14. luminous15cf
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Beautiful and unique experience. I thought this game was going to be like depressive but it was not. Nostalgic, heartwarming, sometimes heartbreaking, and overall this game felt very human.
  15. 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
  16. Ironrulo
    Jan 11, 2022
    9
    Gran historia y visualmente precioso, me gustaría más de esta familia aunque es inecesario
  17. 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
  18. B00tador
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    The walking simulator that everyone should play. Play it, play it now. Why aren't you playing it yet?
  19. joysilence
    Nov 24, 2021
    4
    This is normal, maybe interesting game in some moments. I dont understand story line. Graphic is bad, but this is game with atmosphere immersion
  20. srinu634
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    What remains of Edith Finch is a beautiful game. Set in the Orcas Islands, Washington, the graphics closely resemble the Washington state and the amount of detail inside the house is insane. The house even features mt.rainier poster and I was amazed by the amount of detail the house has. The storyline is amazing but I did not find it as heartwarming as others might have found. I cannotWhat remains of Edith Finch is a beautiful game. Set in the Orcas Islands, Washington, the graphics closely resemble the Washington state and the amount of detail inside the house is insane. The house even features mt.rainier poster and I was amazed by the amount of detail the house has. The storyline is amazing but I did not find it as heartwarming as others might have found. I cannot tell more about the story as this is a game you have to experience by yourself. Overall, a 9/10 for being an awesome game.… Expand
  21. k_san999
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    One of the best games i have played. The story is so good. Thoroughly enjoyed the game
  22. 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
  23. DAnt0n
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Очень атмосферная игра, очень понравилась. Не хватило оптимизации конечно на Xbox series X.
  24. 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.
  25. mlnsn
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    Gameplay : 8/10
    Design (video + audio) : 9/10
    Story : 10/10
    Technical aspects : 8/10
    Repeatability: 8/10
  26. zezeljmare
    Jun 22, 2021
    9
    EN:
    The game is pure art, the story is great, the atmosphere too. Another small studio that made a hidden gem. The gameplay is fantastic, and the graphics as well as the optimization are superbly done.
    SRB: Igra je čista umetnost, priča je odlična, atmosfera takođe. Još jedan mali studio koji je napravio skrivenog dragulja. Gejmplej je fantastičan, a i grafički deo kao i optimizacija    EN:
    The game is pure art, the story is great, the atmosphere too. Another small studio that made a hidden gem. The gameplay is fantastic, and the graphics as well as the optimization are superbly done.

    SRB:
    Igra je čista umetnost, priča je odlična, atmosfera takođe. Još jedan mali studio koji je napravio skrivenog dragulja. Gejmplej je fantastičan, a i grafički deo kao i optimizacija su vrhunski odrađeni.    … Expand
  27. Zodiac71
    Apr 21, 2021
    6
    Overated , decent graphics , poor story , too short.In my opinion Firewatch is a much better game.
  28. Demonrex
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    A storytelling masterpiece that made a grown man cry. "What remains of Edith Finch" is a little pearl among modern games that usually lack a good story. Well deserved 10/10
  29. Joaquini
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad me lo descargué por que estaba aburrido pero al probarlo no pude dejar de jugar tanto que me lo acabe en un día como en 5 horas y no le saque todos los logros y la historia me encantó es muy intrigante y muy triste .… Expand
  30. Derrick76
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    Very good little game, with an interesting but sad story. It took me between 2 and 3 hours to complete the Game.
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#1 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#20 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017
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#22 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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Metascore
92

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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