- Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
- Release Date: Jul 4, 2019
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 103 Ratings
User score distribution:
-
Positive: 72 out of 103
-
Mixed: 20 out of 103
-
Negative: 11 out of 103
Review this game
-
-
Please sign in or create an account before writing a review.
-
-
Submit
-
Check Spelling
- User score
- By date
- Most helpful
-
Aug 15, 2019The game is 98% on rails. An interactive story on rails. It is not a game. If you want to have a 3 hour interactive movie with your partner next to you on the couch, then it is fun.
-
Jul 17, 2019
-
Nov 4, 2020A word of caution to avoid disappointment: a fine interactive novel, but NOT a video game!
-
Sep 14, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
-
Mar 17, 2022A very interesting means to tell a story. Very engaging, but overall just perhaps a bit too short.
Awards & Rankings
-
Aug 19, 2019Better late than never, What Remains of Edith Finch is quite simply a storytelling masterpiece that’s both tragic and life-affirming. Even if your time with the Finch family is short and bitterly sweet, it’s an unforgettable experience.
-
Aug 1, 2019If you are looking for an engaging narrative that you can complete in a single sitting, then What Remains of Edith Finch is the perfect summer title for you. In many ways, it reminded me of a good book or film. It 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.
-
Jul 15, 2019I can’t recommend What Remains of Edith Finch enough if anyone has yet to play it. With so many incredible games that are currently coming to Switch, it’s important to support the special titles coming from publisher Annapurna Interactive. Its explorations of loss and tragedy left me emotional on numerous occasions, yet it also holds an uplifting and edifying emotional core. This experience remains undiminished thanks to a comprehensive port that doesn’t make any drastic sacrifices to the performance and visuals. As far as I’m concerned, it’s required reading for those passionate about storytelling in video games.