Welcome to the Finch family home. In What Remains of Edith Finch, you’ll step into the shoes of Edith as she returns to her estranged family’s isolated, sprawling manor. The house itself is a character, filled with the secrets of her family’s tragic and bizarre deaths. As you explore, you’ll uncover these stories through unique, interactive vignettes, each representing a different family member’s final moments and often featuring distinct gameplay mechanics. It’s a deeply atmospheric, narrative-driven experience perfect for anyone who loves a good mystery and a powerful story.
This guide is here to help you uncover every hidden detail within the Finch house. We'll walk you through finding all the family's secret rooms and the stories they hold. You’ll also find tips for mastering the varied gameplay styles presented in each family member’s flashback, ensuring you don’t miss a single moment of this unforgettable journey. Let’s explore the mysteries together.
Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by threetimes
Complete guide and walkthrough for What Remains of Edith Finch (PS4) by threetimes, updated 07/10/2020. Covers gameplay, The Finches, and trophies.
- 1Introduction: An overview of the game.
- 2Gameplay: Details on how to play What Remains of Edith Finch.
- 3The Finches: A detailed walkthrough for each family member's story:
- Edith
- 4Molly
- 5Odin
- 6Calvin
- 7Barbara
- 8Walter
- 9Sam
- 10Gregory
- 11Gus
- 12Milton
- 13Lewis
- 14Edith and Edie
- 15Trophies: Information on how to unlock all trophies.
- 16Legal and Contact: Details regarding the guide's legal information and contact methods.
- This guide was updated on 07/10/2020 and is version 1.01.
- The guide was a FAQ of the Month winner in May 2019.
Gameplay
Learn about the protagonist, controls, replay options, and settings in What Remains of Edith Finch. Interact with objects using R1/R2.
Protagonist
You play as Edith Finch in a first-person perspective. Edith is returning to her family home after a long absence to learn about the deaths of her family members. You can interact with various items to trigger commentary and visit the shrines of each relative to uncover more details about their stories.
Controls
Important items are indicated by a small glowing white spot. You can interact with these items using R1/R2, which control Edith's hands. Most of the time, you will use R1 or R2 to hold onto or activate something, often indicated by a small icon of a hand or a book. Doors open when you touch the small hand icon, and you may need to move a control stick simultaneously. The left stick controls your movement, and the right stick controls your direction (up, down, left, right). The left stick is frequently used to turn a page or move an object. The Circle button acts as a cancel button, allowing you to move away from an object. L1 acts as a focus, but it is primarily useful in one specific situation during Molly's story.
Replay
After completing What Remains of Edith Finch for the first time, you will have access to all the sub-stories and can replay any of them. You can also view the credits and start a new game.
Options
The Options menu allows you to adjust various settings. You can change the brightness, as some areas of the game can be very dark. You can also inspect everything more closely if you wish to understand more about the story. Camera control can be set to Normal or Inverted. The Reticle can be turned Off or On; when On, a tiny white marker appears on the screen. Sound Effects, Dialog, and Music levels can be decreased by moving the X left along the line. Brightness can be increased by moving the X right along the line.
- Pay attention to the small glowing white spots to identify interactable objects.
- Experiment with R1 and R2 to see how they affect interactions with different objects.
- Adjust the brightness in the Options menu if you find certain areas too dark to see clearly.
- The Reticle option can be turned on if you prefer a visual marker for aiming or interaction points.
Guide and Walkthrough (PS4) by threetimes (2)
Walkthrough for The Finches section of What Remains of Edith Finch, covering gameplay, trophies, and more. Updated 07/10/2020.
- 1Begin with the Introduction to understand the premise of What Remains of Edith Finch.
- 2Familiarize yourself with the core Gameplay mechanics.
- 3Explore the individual stories of the Finch family members: ... Edith, ... Molly, ... Odin, ... Calvin, ... Barbara, ... Walter, ... Sam, ... Gregory, ... Gus, ... Milton, ... Lewis, and ... Edith and Edie.
- 4Discover the Trophies available to unlock.
- 5Review the Legal and Contact information.
- This guide was updated on 07/10/2020 and won the FAQ of the Month award in May 2019.
- The walkthrough is presented for the PS4 version.
The Finches
Explore the stories of the Finch family in What Remains of Edith Finch. Discover how each member is connected on the family tree.
The game centers around the stories of the Finch family. You will discover each story as you explore the house and its grounds. While you cannot fail or mess up any part of the narrative, you could miss certain trophies if you are unaware of their requirements.
Upon completing a story, Edith will create a drawing in her book, which fills in a section of the family tree. This allows you to track your progress through the various narratives. Note that there are more family members listed on the tree than there are fully realized stories, as not all members receive a complete narrative.
The Finches featured on the family tree are:
- Edie: child of Odin and Ingeborg
- Molly, Barbara, Calvin, Sam, Walter: children of Edie and Sven
- Dawn, Gus and Gregory: children of Sam and Kay
- Lewis, Milton and Edith: children of Dawn and Sanjay
- You can miss trophies if you don't know what they are.
- Edith completes a drawing in her book after each story, filling in the family tree.
- Not all family members have fully realized stories.
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