One of the main elements distinguishing the Gothic genre is the ghostly presence of the past, which returns to haunt the characters and remind them of the things they want to forget. The setting in What Remains of Edith Finch is a house built on memories, which hide the key to understanding the curse that plagues the Finch family. The game’s gothic narrative is enveloped by a melancholic atmosphere marked by grief and loss, with stories that are impactful because of the inevitability of their tragic outcomes and the unique way in which they are presented.
The player controls the young Edith Finch in the first person, observing the world through her eyes while reading the [...]