‘What Remains of Edith Finch’: The Evolution of the Walking Simulator

Sit down for a second. I'm going to tell you a story. It's a good one, and I think you're going to like it. It has everything a great story should have. It has love in every facet imaginable. It has a bevy of imagination. It has mystery and intrigue. And, of course, it has tragedy.

[OldManMordaith]

Between this and The Jimquisitions high praise, I think I'll need to check this out. I had previous written off 'Walking Sims'

[mogwaii]

Because you bought into all the call of duty brotards shit talking, think for yourself.

[OldManMordaith]

Never really got in to games like Call of Duty. I played some walking sims before, Dear Esther stands out. I wanted to enjoy it, but I couldn't get into it. I just assumed that they were not for me based on a few bad experiences. This one looks really interesting. With so many questionably good video games, I am glad to have the chance to change my mind about an entire genre.

[bluefox755]

Or maybe he's just not that into walking sims? Grow up.

[Knushwood Butt]

You could have made that point with more diplomacy.

On topic, Everyone's gone to the rapture is a good walking sim.

[WeAreLegion]

Hey, OldMan. I'm glad you're giving this one a chance. Dear Esther was pretty thin, storywise. I think you'll enjoy this one.

[coolbeans]

There's a few genuine gems which may be light on gameplay mechanics, but find impressive subtleties in their level design. Another one I'd recommend you try out is Firewatch.

[IamTylerDurden1]

It's getting ridiculous reviews. Averaging a 90.

Why would u write off an entire genre? Judge games on a game by game basis.

[OldManMordaith]

Some game types don't always appeal to everyone. There are FPS games out there that I know some people will never play, no matter how high the scores, because they just don't like. Just like some people don't like comedies or sci-fi, regardless of how strongly the movie or book maybe reviewed.

From what I've seen of this one, it has opened my mind to revisiting a genre I wrote off as not for me. Not entirely sure why that is being seen by some people as a bad thing? Ah well, I look forward to giving it a try. Hats off to all you folk out there that have the time and money to try every single genre and game. It is a position I envy - and maybe someday I'll get on that level.

[theshredded]

Damn another masterpiece from PlayStation! I'm pretty hyped as I'm finally playing Everybody's Gone to the Rapture and the atmosphere, presentation and visuals are just top notch.

[stokedAF]

If a walking sim evolved it would turn into a video game.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Edith Finch is getting spectacular reviews, i just wish ppl would pay attention to games like this.