What Remains of Edith Finch

Almost 10 years later, I still think about Edith Finch. I've recommended the game to friends, and watched them experience it for the first time, and on each replay the story washes over me and takes my breath away all over again. One of my favorite games ever, and a massive inspiration for the type of story I someda…

A masterclass in environmental design, narrative pacing, and mechanical empathy. Its beautifully balances macabre tragedy with an overwhelming sense of wonder and love for life. Every book title and family portrait tells a story. Every single scene, line of dialogue, and interaction serves a precise emotional purpos…

Sometimes, games like to present you stories that need a bit of thinking on your part to figure out. Like, how would you interpret this part, or what do you think happened here without specifically spelling it out? What Remains of Edith Finch is a game that really embodies this principle. In this walking simulator,…

"What Remains of Edith Finch" is the kind of game that quietly destroys you. Every story pulled me in so deeply, such a miserably good experience.

A beautiful and emotional short story game. It sucks you in, the story flows greatly, it's almost like a movie, and the gameplay is really creative. The environment is authentic, feels handcrafted - you can get lost looking around. Great experience, absolutely recommended if you like story-focused games.

I saw a TikTok about Calvin's story and had to experience the game myself first hand. I can say I was pretty satisfied with the storytelling overall and how it had me roped in the whole time!! I'd recommend the game to anyone and one thing I'd say is to try and actually take the time to understand what the game itse…