
In addition to The Unfinished Swan’s charming nature. Although playing games is a way to escape and have fun, they’re also a great medium for telling compelling stories. It’s a well-written game and certainly broaches some tough topics that are important in the video game industry. As he examines the King’s life and shortcomings, Monroe gains a newfound appreciation for his own life and struggles. It is here where he discovers the history of a King that fell on hard times.

Starting off, there is nothing but white space.įortunately, Monroe has a magical silver paintbrush that lets him complete the painted world. If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience all of the unique elements in The Unfinished Swan, it’s about a boy named Monroe who’s just found a mysterious painted world after chasing a swan that escaped a painting. It’s like a surprise that PC gamers didn’t see coming, but is certainly welcomed based on the game’s positive praises for the most part. There haven’t been any trailers or teasers leading up to today’s release, but that’s sometimes exciting. It’s from the people that made What Remains of Edith Finch, an equally unique game with an emotionally charged story.Īnd surprisingly, it’s now available on the PC. It was highly regarded for its stylized gameplay, gripping world, and inspiring story. Ultimately, it's a game about what it feels like to be humbled and astonished by the vast and unknowable world around us.Ĭreated by Giant Sparrow, the team behind the first-person painting game The Unfinished Swan.The Unfinished Swan is a unique adventure narrative game that debuted back on the PS3. The only constants are that each is played from a first-person perspective and that each story ends with that family member's death. The gameplay and tone of the stories are as varied as the Finches themselves. Each story you find lets you experience the life of a new family member on the day of their death, with stories ranging from the distant past to the present day. Winner of Best Game at the 2018 BAFTA Game Awards, as well as Best Narrative awards at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards, 2018 SXSW Gaming Awards, and The Game Awards 2017, What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state.Īs Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.
