What Remains of Edith Finch (2017) Difficulty: ★★
Where to buy: Steam (Windows, Mac, Linux), PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch COURTESY OF GIANT SPARROW It's the small details - like choosing to wear your wedding ring or not - that really make this title special. The plot doesn’t really vary due to your dialogue choices, but you can certainly influence Henry’s outlook on life. As Henry dives deeper into the truth, the heartbreaking reveal perfectly counters his inability to come to terms with his wife's illness. As Delilah helps Henry come to terms with his tragic situation through their daily banter, the fallout of a mysterious murder presents itself, forcing Henry into the middle of it. His only connection to society is the dissociated voice of Delilah, the woman monitoring the area, crackling through Henry’s walkie-talkie. You are Henry, a man who took on firewatch duties in a forested national park in order to get away from dealing with his wife’s early onset Alzheimer’s.
Firewatch is essentially a first person walking simulator that subtly guides you each step of the way.
