Jessica Famularo says in most games, death is associated with failure, or a narrative break that forces you to reattempt a challenge. What Remains of Edith Finch �turns death into a key feature of story progression.
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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.
