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What Remains of Edith Finch

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS • 2017

Should you play it?

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

What works
  • Innovative and emotional storytelling
  • Richly detailed and immersive environment
  • Unique gameplay mechanics per story
  • Strong narrative and artistic expression
  • Excellent voice acting and soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Short playtime
  • Limited replay value
  • Linear gameplay with minimal challenge
  • Lack of closure in some storylines
  • May be emotionally heavy for some players

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What Remains of Edith Finch: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy.

Why this game works

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