What Remains of Edith Finch 2017

About

What Remains of Edith Finch came out on April 24, 2017 for PC, then for PlayStation 4 on April 25, 2017 and for Xbox One on July 19, 2017. On Steam, 95% of 47,573 player reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive). 38 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 142 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 1 hour, doing everything about 2.5 hours. It won 3 awards, including British Academy Games Award for Best Game and SXSW Gaming Award for Excellence in Narrative.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in Washington State. Each story offers a chance to experience the life of a different family member with stories ranging from the early 1900s to the present day. The gameplay and tone of the stories are as varied as the family members 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. It's a game about what it feels like to be humbled and astonished by the vast and unknowable world around us. You'll follow Edith Finch as she explores the history of her family and tries to figure out why she's the last Finch left alive.

Story

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in Washington State. Each story offers a chance to experience the life of a different family member with stories ranging from the early 1900s to the present day. The gameplay and tone of the stories are as varied as the family members 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. It's a game about what it feels like to be humbled and astonished by the vast and unknowable world around us. You'll follow Edith Finch as she explores the history of her family and tries to figure out why she's the last Finch left alive.

What is happening now

What Remains of Edith Finch is a narrative-driven adventure game that explores themes of grief and loss through the interactive story of a young woman returning to her family home. The game uses environmental storytelling and distinctive gameplay sequences to reveal the histories of the Finch family across multiple generations. Seven years after its initial release, the game continues to resonate with players for its emotional depth and memorable narrative moments. Coverage reflects on how the title's approach to exploring grief through gameplay and story remains notably impactful within the medium, with particular attention to the lasting power of its writing and thematic execution. The game has since expanded to additional platforms including Nintendo Switch and iOS, extending its reach beyond its original PC and console audience.