What Remains of Edith Finch

Dang Dude, dang... Some parts are funny and unexpected ain't gonna lie, but the last part hits HARD. "Family" is not really the theme, it's more of a "Ancestors" type of game. But dam it was good, Some parts I still don't understand how and why they died [like Barbara's death] but overall the game is quite emotional. The ones that hits me the hardest is of course Edith herself and probably Lewis & Gregory. Beautiful game ngl, Although the game was short, it was a amazing experience. If you don't like story games but still wanted to know the story. just watch a yt video, it's more worth it.

loved and adored every minute of this game. i loved [spoiler] the family has a genuine memorial for every member of said family and they choose to remember them through a positive light [/spoiler].

I played the game with my gf and wow,just wow.What an experience.It’s not about action or combat,but the story HITS YOU REALLY HARD.Every chapter is like stepping into someone’s life,and the way it’s all told is so creative and emotional.Some moments gave us chills.It really makes you think-about life,family, and how fragile your life is.The gameplay is great too-always switching things up with unique mechanics and storytelling styles,so it never gets boring.You can tell it was made with love and care.

One of the shortest and best story game i have ever played. People who loves deep story games must try it. This game has really unique concept, i have never played this kind of game before. This is the kind of games i have been missing since many years. So called these BIG COMPANIES should learn how to make good story games from these small groups. This is what "Quality over quantity" means !! Hats off to everyone involved in making this wonderful game 🌹❤️

A game for sad people who love to cry and love watching games instead of playing them. 95% positives? I don't know. Maybe I'm not sad enough to understand it.

The first thing on the store page for What Remains of Edith Finch is "The Best Game You Haven't Played". I have played this game and I can say with confidence that this is the best game I have played.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a fascinating game, with extremely creative approaches to storytelling and an intriguing somber narrative. A game of a dismal tale of your cursed family and your journey to uncover their untimely ends. You venture back to uncover the secrets of the house you grew up in, and discover so much more than you thought. As you rediscover what was kept from you as a child, you start to get an idea of the bigger picture. The creativity shown through the game both in terms of the stories you uncover and the layout and design of the house is really intriguing, twisting corridors, surreal experiences, and surprising depth for a single household is what makes this game so interesting. But this house holds more than just an extraordinarily large number of secret passageways and hidden rooms, it holds long forgotten memories, and those are what you’re here for. Flying a kite across the sky, into the text to reveal the next line, dragging yourself towards an unsuspecting sailor with your writhing tentacle, chopping fish after fish as you simultaneously control your wandering mind. While every story of a deceased family member has a real life explanation, the way the victim perceived it nevertheless feels plausible, and even the most bizarre moments just feel right. Each story is unique in a fascinating way, and truly tells you a lot about the person who lived it. While it is a short game, What Remains of Edith Finch is truly unique, and if you’re a fan of depressing stories, be sure to give this one a shot!

My first thoughts were of the stunning visuals of the scenery, which quickly turned to awe at Molly’s shapeshifting sequence; from cat to owl, to shark to snake. Already the story had me hooked for more. Each of the family’s stories had a unique way of expressing itself and could shift emotions masterfully. Inciting curiosity, wonder, grief and foreboding. What happened to them? Why did so much tragedy follow the Finches? Why were they plagued by death? A fall. A storm. A guillotine. And the same repeated phrase; Mum wouldn’t talk about it. It is not so much a game, rather an interactive visual|audio experience. A story of loss. Of grief. Of past trauma. Of remembrance.

wow... just wow. not only is the art in this game absolutely beautiful- but oh my god, the game-play!!! this game was so incredibly captivating. i laughed, i cried, and i will definitely be replaying this game at some point. i recommend this game to people who like first-person perspective games with mystery, problem-solving, and to those who want an experience that will likely stick with them forever

This game is so incredibly well done, I am without words really. This was an amazing experience.

It isn't a game, or even an interactive movie as you aren't allowed to make any meaningful choice - it's a story experience. The story experience is from a technical and artistic standpoint quite amazing. The way substories are integrated in various styles is really impressive overall! My main issue with this is that I didn't really like the story - I simply don't know its purpose, or what the message is supposed to be. It's just... Sad and depressing. I didn't really get anything out of it. Unlike something like Outer Wilds for instance, which is absolutely transformative. I also absolutely hated having to [spoiler] effectively actively guide kids to their deaths [/spoiler]. That was to me infuriating and made me want to quit the game - I don't care that it was flashbacks, it just felt wrong. I recommend watching a playthrough just to experience the obvious love and artistry that went into making this story experience, but I wouldn't recommend buying it

a tragic and short but delightful experience. the game is more of a story than a game but it had me glued to my seat the entire time.

I don't consider this to be a game so much as a movie. Which is fine, too, but when I purchase a game I hope to be able to play rather than watch. I also didn't find the story especially compelling, somewhat trite and superficial. On top of that, unlike other story rich games I've played where you can explore and be as engaged in the story as you chose, WRoEF is extremely linear and allows for little variation in gameplay. If you really love story-heavy games, you may enjoy this, but I wouldn't buy it unless it's on sale.

short and unforgettable.. more of an interactive exploration. left me sad and curious by the end 😟💔

I knew I was going to play a walking-simulator for the most part but even still I was disappointed with how underwhelming the whole experience was. I thought with "overwhelmingly positive" reviews the story would have been more profound. Yea sure the presentation is great, the dialogue is cohesive and characters are unique but I dont even think this "game" is worth £5 let alone its base price of £16. I was bored for a majority of it even though I was interested into the story, waiting for it to pick it up. And when it finally felt like it was picking up, it just ends without giving much explanation to begin with [spoiler] (like what the hell was the story Edie was going to tell that apparently drove both of Ediths brothers to their death/disappearance? we will never know ig(and its not like a cool "make up your own judgement from what you know" type thing, like you just have no clue)) [/spoiler] I know it says I have 4 hours of playtime(which is short to begin with) but thats including the break I took in the middle go cook some food and I left the game running.

The game is a walking simulator coupled with a series of well-designed mini games. It looks good and I liked the voice acting and the music. However, there was too little characterization for me to care about what happens to most of the family.

This game is an absolute gem! ...but made me motion sick so i stopped playing midway and watched a game playthrough instead lol

the story told in this game is one of tragic beauty, I've never played anything that presents the story in this manner, and it is done SO WELL. DO NOT look up anything about this game. Highly recommend.

Such a fun game but such a depressing story. Makes you rethink

SUPER beautiful game, only wish my computer suited it better as it was super laggy for me, i understand it wouldn't be laggy for others so if you have a good pc i would 100% recommend this game to you!

I remember finding this game for the first time years ago while calling a friend and playing it in one sitting and ever since that day I've loved it so very dearly and its held a special place in my heart so much I played it on everything I could

I can't remember where I first saw this game mentioned, but they promised a unique experience and I wasn't disappointed. A walking simulator that tells an interesting tale of the Finch family. Great voice acting, switched POVs, a blend of unique styles, lovely visuals packed to the brim with character and haunting music drive you down the path to uncover the story. I booted it up and played it through until I reached the end. A tragic tale fantastically told. For anyone that enjoys a story, this is a game to play. The ending fit perfectly with the theme / story of the game and will stick with me for a long time. Hats off to the team for such a well polished, punchy package of emotion. Wish I hadn't left it on my wishlist for so long!

This game was AMAZING!!! Quick though. i finished the entire game in 2 hours, so if your looking for something to do while your waiting for something, play this! no complaints. <3

I have always preferred story-focused games, but lately I got a bit sick of visual novels. So I decided to give a try to more interactive story-focused ones, and oh my god... What Remains of Edith Finch has a really powerful storytelling. I love the approach of "show, not tell" the developer team chose. This game is really good, and even the playtime is perfect, not too long nor way too short. The story is very interesting and it's so easy to get immersed on it, the way each family member's story is told is extremely creative and unique. Amazing game.

I have to say, it didn’t entertain me as much as I expected. I’d heard this game was supposed to be life-changing, but for me, it was just weirdly interesting. I finished it in about 1.5 hours, and to be honest, even though I bought it on sale, I feel like it was only worth maybe 2 euros. It wasn’t boring, but it wasn’t exactly fun either. If I had known the game was like this, I wouldn’t have bought it. Still, it was a fine game overall, I just expected a lot more that’s why I still gave it a like.

What Remains of Edith Finch delivers one of the best combinations of storytelling and gameplay I’ve ever seen. Every story is interactive in a unique way, and it all blends beautifully with the narrative. The environmental design is top-tier, where every room tells a story. The voice acting is strong throughout, and the pacing keeps you immersed. It’s short, but leaves a lasting impression.

loved the first person perspective and the story line, the details and amount of characters was really good, endings that i didnt expect too

If you want a good story but don't trust your reaction time with more adventurous fare, lol, this is a perfect combo. There's a lot of atmosphere to the game that I really enjoyed, and it wasn't a painfully long playtime. Very glad I gave this a play!

Great game which I finished in 4 hours. I bought it on sale. Any higher it might not be worth. It is a walking simulator. No need for finger dexterity. Walk around, open a page, open this, reveal a story. Entertainingly told but admittedly the draw to the game was that it was a somewhat locale for me. That IRL familiarity added appeal. Would I recommend this game? Not sure. If you want a surreal narrative that is short and sweet, then I say sure, except buy the game when it's at discount.

This game is very short and weird where all you need to do is just explore but the narrative did all the job thats make the game great and quite depress.This game make me appreciate every moment i had while im still alive because we dont know when we will die

one of the most creative visual stories i've ever played, with the most beautiful, poignant and tragic storyline! i couldn't recommend it enough! i played it when it released in 2017, and i always find myself coming back to visit the finches again after so long <3

i adored every single second. played this game many many times and its still as beautiful as it was the first time i played it

This game is sad, but also so incredibly important to a generation of those who play video games. I love the idea that the game changes you as much as you change it. Memento mori. Gorgeous.

What Remains of Edith Finch is and will continue to be one of the most beautifully written, well received, and lovingly delivered walking simulator story games ever released. This game truly and genuinely encapsulates so many feelings and emotions- incredibly narrates tough topics and processes grief in a real and engaging way. Despite the fact you are consistently told a story- practically being put in the backseat as the world moves on around you- there is never a moment in this game which is not enrapturing and entertaining. What Remains of Edith Finch is like reading a novel as the story happens around you- a truly storybook-esque experience with incredible development. It's beautiful. Filled with love. And WILL make you cry.

This experience wrecked me emotionally. This is a poignant exploration about grief and death. I have lost my mother and also a few members of my family within the last couple of years and related to this depiction of grief and life after. I would not consider "What Remains of Edith Finch" a game per say but a narrative experience that includes player response and control in order to enhance the experience. The mechanics are part of the art and reflect the themes of the story. Content warnings, death is at the forefront of this game and its story (including death of children, potential murder, and suicide). This story deals with heavy themes and so keep that in mind when and if you play it. (I personally chose a time when my mental health was a good place and when I felt "ready" to explore a depiction of grief; I expected it to be a raw experience for me and it was). I think this is a work of art and it will stay with me for awhile. I highly recommend it if the themes of grief, life, and death interest you, and if you are in the mood for a linear narrative experience (lasts about 2 hours).

Genuinely made me sob, fantastic story driven game. Not particularly complex or deep mechanically, just a fantastic narrative experience. If you’ve recently lost loved ones, may hit harder for you, and as such might want to hold off, but I recommend playing this game once you feel comfortable enough to do so.

I was not expecting this game to be what it was, but I sure am glad I went in blind. If you're a big fan of exploration games this is the game for you! Had a lot of feels by the end.

Great art direction and soundtrack working together to help tell an engaging story. The house is good at telling stories about the family, even outside of the sequences, just by using the environment itself. I think this is a good game to experience at least once, though depending on your own perspectives you might have varying takeaways by the end of it.

I loved the story and the thought invoking elements about family, legacy, and life and death. It's hard to justify the full price for a 2 hour game, but framing it as a unique and memorable experience makes it easier to swallow the cost. If you can, try to get it during a sale or within a bundle and you'll have a good time!

i played this game without any expectations, and now i will never be able to forget it. it's one of my favorite games and i ever had to recomend one of my games to anyone knowing they'd play it, it would be this one.

Short, immersive and really intriguing story, lots of fun to play through in a single session

A short but wonderful game! ✨ I really enjoyed this game. The mysterious story and each character’s tale gives a real emotional punch 💔. The graphics are beautiful and atmospheric 🎨 Every room tells its own story. And the soundtrack is absolutely perfect. It adds so much emotion and depth to the experience. A truly unforgettable journey. 💫

Wonderful Story, very touching. Light on gameplay, more of a walking simulator but so well-crafted.

In What Remains of Edith Finch, you play as Edith, the last in the line of the Finches returning to her family home to try and uncover the reason why she is the last one alive. The game tells the story of the Finch family in an interactive and captivating way. Once I booted up the game for the first time, I didn't want to close it before completing the story. Each member of the Finch family has a unique story which holds your attention. The house itself if creative and quirky which only adds more beauty to an already gorgeous game.

Ever since i played The Stanley Parable iv'e been looking for a game that would give me the same satisfaction. This game gave everything i wanted and more, the story telling and game play was amazing and i would total play it again. I recommend to anyone. :)

Excellent story. Several moments really hit hard. I played it several years ago and still remember a lot of the story beats today because they stood out to me. If you don't like walking simulators this may not be your cup of tea, but it is a unique game that tells the story in a way that couldn't exist as a TV show. Absolutely give it a try if you're into story driven games.

Hadn't played a walking simulator in a while and this was pretty good. It's kind of similar to gone home where it uses exploring a house as a metaphor for exploring and learning about a family. However this is much more video gamey than your average walking simulator, you are really only walking half the time, the rest of the time you are playing through these (very linear) gameplay setpieces about the lives of different family members. In the end I understood everything on a plot level, the message is a little more ambiguous to me, but I had fun.

An amazing story game, very impacting and I am absolutely in love with this. I recommend this to anyone who likes stories!!

It's heavy and sad, but truly a masterpiece. It remains one of my favorite titles of all time. Incredibly well put together with such a compelling story and beautiful visuals and music.

An updated, melancholic version of the Canterbury Tales. Worth a purchase, but not a revisit. You are Edith Finch, possibly last Finch left alive to suffer from a family curse that has tragically killed all of your clan. Sensing your time may be coming to an end, you revisit the old Finch homestead to find out exactly what happened to the rest of your lineage. Unfortunately, there really isn't any sense of adventure or mystery about this game. The path you take is almost completely one dimensional and Edith's many sorrowful monologues tell you how to feel and spoon feed you the plot. For instance she says "Maybe we believed in a curse so much we made it real," and then proceeds in the next ten minutes to make it real herself. And later she states "...I never would have come (back) when I was 22 weeks pregnant," seeding the ground for the curse to poison a new generation and to make money on a sequel. Edith as a narrator isn't all that great to be around. She's perpetually sighing throughout the game, as if she's finally given up fighting and accepted her doomed existence. But if that were true, why does she bother exploring the house at all! If there isn't anything motivating her other than morbid curiosity, why come back? But all told, this isn't a bad game. There are some great stories like the death of Edith's immediate brother and his fantasy about escaping the mundane. Or the fever dreams of a little girl who's eaten a noxious assortment of items; and then who magically appears inside the brother's story. Very moving and very sad. You could tell the developers ran out of time with this one. Focusing so much on aesthetically polishing the different narrative threads, that they couldn't ultimately piece the main plot together or even complete the one's they already made. (The dragon tale, the artist's tale, the tale of the brother with the kite etc.) A better story would have made Edith paranoid rather than resigned. She then could have actively wanted to search her old house to find some meaning in her grief, which ultimately would have led her to fulfill the curse's prophecy by killing her but sparing her child or something. Still, it is worth a play-through and a well designed play-through at that. PS: It's a bit of a stretch to consider her old family home would even be around in this real estate market. An odd triplex with delicious backstory about a curse? I sense a future drug and alcohol luxury retreat!