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What Remains of Edith Finch is a game I've been putting off for a while now. I'm not really sure why I waited so long. I already knew it was good. I think we all did. Thankfully, the latest PS5 port featuring a fix of the slowdown issue in the game's opening minutes, as well as the new addition of a PS5 trophy list and a platinum trophy, really sealed the deal for me.
This is one of the best walking sims I have played. Lewis' story was a solid piece of writing.
"Walking simulator is the common name attributed to games like What Remains of Edith Finch but it’s such a poor way to describe a genre with near limitless potential."
Walking simulator is a poor way to describe any game unless all you literally do is walk.
This is a must have game the story with exploration is brilliant. Awesome visuals and sound well recommended
My most fav game of all time!
I'm so glad that I got this game. Absolutely great. I also really liked The Vanishing of Eathan Carter.