Platforms
- PCApr 25, 20178.6playscore8.78 Critics9.521.5K Players
- PlayStation 5Jul 28, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.023.5K Players
- Xbox Series X|SJul 28, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.64.70K Players
- PlayStation 4Apr 25, 20178.9playscore8.937 Critics9.07.20K Players
- Xbox OneJul 19, 20178.6playscore9.03 Critics9.64.65K Players
- Nintendo SwitchJul 04, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- iOSAug 16, 20218.0playscore8.23 Critics8.1273 Players
64 critic reviews · 81 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
An unmissable exemplar of its genre and video game storytelling at its absolute finest.
Paul Skevington · Sep 06, 2024 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewDeath is not an end – a certainty for all of us, sure – but not something to shy away from. Melancholy, thoughtful and as uplifting as it is heart-breaking, it felt good to visit the Finch family and remember them again. There’s nothing but love in these walls, even amongst the sadness.
Jon Clarke · Jul 29, 2022 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full reviewWhat Remains of Edith Finch is a must play for everyone who enjoys great storytelling and beautiful experiences.
Mikhail Madnani · Aug 23, 2021 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewWhat Remains of Edith Finch is an undeniably beautiful game, and the mobile version has everything you could hope for in a quality App Store release. That said, the beauty on display here is impressive mostly in how well its disparate pieces get forced together into a structured experience, which can make it hard to connect with on a deeper level.
Campbell Bird · Aug 23, 2021 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewIt opens with a promising tale and then builds on the premise with each chapter; or, in the game’s case, each bedroom and family member. The short length may deter some, but the experience is fleshed out and fully realized. Like a good book or movie, it is something you’ll return to. Sure, some of the mystery may be lost in subsequent replays, but the story is so engrossing that you may discover elements you missed our first-time through. It’s an exceptional experience and one that will change the way you think about video game storytelling.
Matt Furtado · Aug 01, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe ability to play the game in handheld mode is an added bonus, as the short length of the game (2-3 hours) makes it perfect for something like a road trip or when trying to show the game to a family member who you think might be interested. With well-acted narration, plenty of variety in terms of gameplay, and a powerful tale that will have you coming back to find any details you might have missed, What Remains of Edith Finch is a must have for any Switch owner who enjoys a captivating story.
Joe Devader · Jul 06, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWhat Remains of Edith Finch is one of the most creative and brilliant uses of the video game medium despite not being super "gamey".
Cade Onder · Jul 20, 2017 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewWhat Remains of Edith Finch is a masterful piece of storytelling: gorgeous, skillfully told, uplifting in places, and devastating in others. Avoid seeing too many spoilers— seriously, I can't think of a game more in need of being unspoiled than this one—and play it.
Andy Chalk · May 30, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWhat Remains of Edith Finch is what happens when you make a video game about obituaries. On the surface it just looks like a game about death as you live out the last moments of various people's lives. Search deeper, and you find it's a game celebrating how they lived.
Samuel Guglielmo · May 03, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewThe experience is short, but ultimately well constructed. The ending has a very M. Night Shyamalan feel to it – you’ll get some closure, but you’ll also want more! Yes, What Remains of Edith Finch is essentially a walking simulator – but with a unique story, some very interesting sequences and some fun “game” moments, it’s the best one I personally have had the pleasure of playing.
Alex Everatt · May 03, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
Community Reviews
Short but great visual details and storytelling
Reviewed on PCJust finished this game on a PS5 recently. All I can say is that, I'm impressed with the way how they delivered the storytelling of this game. Finch's series of tale is one of a kind with an unexpected twist and turns of events. It's horrifying and entertaining at the same time. This is quite a short game but it turned out it is on my mind for quite a l long time. I've been thinking about the fate the family has been through. Kudos to the writers of this game! Once again, my standard on storytelling keeps on getting high because of these kinds of games. LOL. Kidding aside, the graphics of this game on a PS5 is one of its edge I can say. It's an awesome experience overall. VISUALS Artistry: 1 Technical Merit: 1 SOUND DESIGN Music: 0.5 Sound Effects & Vocals: 0.5 INTERACTION Control & Interface: 0.5 Accessibility: 0.5 MECHANICS Feedback & Fun: 1 Variety: 1 CHARACTER Narrative: 1 Heart: 1
Reviewed on PS5---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful :ballot_box_with_check: Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good :ballot_box_with_check: Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm :ballot_box_with_check: Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids :ballot_box_with_check: Teens :ballot_box_with_check: Adults :ballot_box_with_check: Grandma ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' :ballot_box_with_check: Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- :ballot_box_with_check: Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good :ballot_box_with_check: Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee :ballot_box_with_check: Short ☐ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☐ Worth the price :ballot_box_with_check: If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money
Reviewed on SwitchI loved the exploration and secret passages in this game….the storyline is exceptional and sends you on an emotional journey.
Reviewed on PS4The story in this one was stellar, and the setting was super cool. I loved that house and exploring all the secrets. My only issue was that it was very short. Maybe that was the point, but I found I was only just immersing myself into the world and the story before it was over. And not much replay-ability either. But the story and storyboards were brilliant.
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About the game
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. Each story you find lets you experience the life of a new family member on the day of their death, with stories ranging from the distant past to the present day.
The gameplay and tone of the stories are as varied as the Finches themselves. The only constants are that each is played from a first-person perspective and that each story ends with that family member's death. Ultimately, it's a game about what it feels like to be humbled and astonished by the vast and unknowable world around us.