It is a truly unique experience and though being a bit of an emotional roller-coaster ride, it more than earns its place in our top 10 for its stunning use of storytelling. – Vivĭivinity Original Sin 2 is a masterpiece of the RPG genre. It is far from what you would call a walking simulator, and using such terms to describe this game would be a tragic and unjust insult. This game pulled me along for an incredible journey full of mystery and genuine enjoyment.

You really will be caught asking yourself “what DOES remain of Edith Finch?” as you try to unravel the history of the Finch family. However, the pure creativity and story behind this game keeps you thirsty for more and engaged fully throughout.

When you talk about adventure narrative games like this, what comes to a lot of people’s minds unfortunately is “walking simulator”. If you enjoyed either of those titles, then you know you’re in for a good ride! It pulls a lot of similarities in its game style as Gone Home and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, which were fantastic and beautiful narratives in their own right. As you wander through the Finch family abode, it feels akin to childhood explorations and imaginations, with dark and mysterious twists that keep you asking for more. This is a game full of beautiful designs, beautiful graphics and creative gameplay mechanics.

For 2017 that game is What Remains of Edith Finch. Amongst all the action heavy games out there, sometimes what you really need to wind down with is a narrative driven game that feeds your imagination.

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