Until Dawn

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Aug 25, 2015
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8.3

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  1. bersi84
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    Until Dawn is very good game that excels in visual quality and 3d sound design. The story is fine but to a certain extinct not very convincing although it unfolds somewhat driving. The characters are nice, all have their own flaws and signatures as you lead them through each of the ten chapters.

    The atmosphere is outstanding and it really cost me some nerves to stay calm at moments. One    Until Dawn is very good game that excels in visual quality and 3d sound design. The story is fine but to a certain extinct not very convincing although it unfolds somewhat driving. The characters are nice, all have their own flaws and signatures as you lead them through each of the ten chapters.

    The atmosphere is outstanding and it really cost me some nerves to stay calm at moments. One thing I dislike is that the creators heavily relied on jump scares and extraordinary loud scare parts. Loud is NOT scary, it feels cheap and it is also kind of sad because the game itself is very scary on how well they designed it. Decisions do matter although sometimes you decide for an action and a whole different action in mind then what will get executed eventually, also some QTEs are insanely fast.

    Overall the game was amazingly fun and I would definitely recommend it to people who like horror, thrillers combined with QTE adventuring. With the flaws mentioned I would give the game an 8.5 rounding up because of the outstanding game atmosphere.    … Expand
  2. Mindurbidniss
    Oct 29, 2022
    9
    Until Dawn is one of those rare games that bridge the gap between traditional media and videogames. They really nailed the affect of playing a horror film. Janky controls are the only thing keeping this cult classic from being a 10 out of 10
  3. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
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  4. XB0
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Tuve miedo, literal, de adquirir este videojuego
    No soy un fanático del género del terror (Resident Evil excluido de esto), ya que considero que las tramas y desarrollos de personaje en este género son dejados de lado para solo impactar en imágenes al consumidor, ejemplo de esos hay muchos.
    Si bien al inicio la trama puede ser una típica película de terror de los 90, el tiempo que te dan    Tuve miedo, literal, de adquirir este videojuego
    No soy un fanático del género del terror (Resident Evil excluido de esto), ya que considero que las tramas y desarrollos de personaje en este género son dejados de lado para solo impactar en imágenes al consumidor, ejemplo de esos hay muchos.
    Si bien al inicio la trama puede ser una típica película de terror de los 90, el tiempo que te dan al inicio te ayuda a identificarte con los personajes ya sea desarrollando empatía u odio por cada uno de los personajes.
    Lo positivo es que las decisiones sí tienen impacto en la trama, así que tratar de dar una reseña de la trama sería algo complicado ya que no siempre vas a desarrollar las mismas decisiones que otros.
    Advertencia: Los totems pueden spoilearte lo que va a pasar, pero puede influir en tus decisiones    … Expand
  5. elolugo
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    I've never played anything like this. Really a fresh air in the genre. It is not a 10/10 because of choppy framerate
  6. Volsyden
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    a movie that you can play, great graphics, scary as hell, and all your decisions greatly effect your outcomes. great game loved it
  7. fmathez
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    Une bonne histoire cohérente. Plein de possibilités et une très belle réalisation. Seul petit bémol, le doublage en français parfois mal synchronisé et avec le son provenant du fond de la salle de bain.
  8. AnonymousBOB
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Really fun game! I like the fact that your decisions decide the outcome of the story.
  9. Metamand
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Until Dawn is the Resident Evil of the generation. The game is almost perfect but unfortunately the gameplay is very limited. If you enjoy movies and survival horror this is for you.
  10. Gamer1465
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Wow this game is amazing, this is a cinematic movie game done right.

    This game is around 10-15 hours long and has some problems, like I didn't find the Killer thing interesting and predictable but that's what it is suppose to be (I hope anyway), doesn't mean it isn't fun. I have an absolute blast loading this up and playing with a bunch of friends to see who will survive and die. Once    Wow this game is amazing, this is a cinematic movie game done right.

    This game is around 10-15 hours long and has some problems, like I didn't find the Killer thing interesting and predictable but that's what it is suppose to be (I hope anyway), doesn't mean it isn't fun. I have an absolute blast loading this up and playing with a bunch of friends to see who will survive and die. Once the murderer plot goes we get a lot more interesting villains which I won't spoil but I love them so much and I did my research later on them. This game has interesting lore with files scattered throughout the levels when you get to play yourself. Most of the characters are very likeable (apart from Emily) and I always wanted them to survive, I do wish though we got more time with Jessica. I was always invested to see what happens and it does have some surprised which will leave you interested in where the story goes. All the endings are in some way satisfying but my favorite thing is the credits if people survive it is interesting and should not be skipped.

    This is an underrated gem on the PS4 and is definitely a must buy for all horror fans of either movies or video games.    … Expand
  11. facorreia
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    Great acting, surprising story with good character development that makes you care about what happens.
  12. joel_tdl
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos

    Reseña hecha por una persona muy miedosa JUGABILIDAD: El largo debate respecto de si este tipo de productos es un videojuego o una película interactiva. La respuesta corta: es un videojuego. La jugabilidad es una combinación de exploraciones cortas, Quick Time Events (algunos realmente muy rápidos) y, lo más importante,    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos

    Reseña hecha por una persona muy miedosa

    JUGABILIDAD:
    El largo debate respecto de si este tipo de productos es un videojuego o una película interactiva. La respuesta corta: es un videojuego.

    La jugabilidad es una combinación de exploraciones cortas, Quick Time Events (algunos realmente muy rápidos) y, lo más importante, toma de decisiones. Esto último es lo más resaltable.

    El apartado de las decisiones funciona de forma excepcional gracias al sistema de Mariposa en el que todas nuestras decisiones impactan de forma directa a la historia. Yo nunca me había sentido tan responsable de los eventos que ocurren en un videojuego. En verdad funciona y en verdad divierte.
    Gracias a la inmersión del juego y a la personalidad tan delimitada de cada uno de los protagonistas, habrá decisiones de las que nos arrepentiremos al ver sus consecuencias, pero ya será tarde.

    Como punto negativo iba a decir la cámara.. pero al poco tiempo te acostumbras y entiendes que su propósito es, precisamente, lograr la inmersión de la que ya hablé.

    Respecto de la historia: ¡Es muy buena! Aunque puede sonar al típico cliché de película de los 90s se pone realmente interesante al poco tiempo. A lo largo del juego reunimos pistas de tres misterios diferentes (además de los Totem que nos dejan dar un vistazo al futuro) que se entrelazan por sí mismos. El juego usa tanto terror psicológico como screamers, y funciona bien, siempre querremos saber qué pasa a continuación.

    La sesiones con el psicólogo que aparece entre capítulos son de lo mejor del juego. Son muy espeluznantes e incrementa el nivel de misterio.

    GRÁFICOS Y SONIDO:
    A nivel audiovisual es sumamente sobresaliente. Los gráficos y animaciones son muy realistas, y todos los sonidos que podemos percibir a lo largo del juego son precisos y atrapantes. El juego consigue un nivel de inmersión muy alto gracias a los portentos visuales y sonoros.
    Recomiendo ampliamente jugarlo con audífonos.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    El sistema de Efecto Mariposa es excelente. El juego tiene MUCHISIMA rejugabilidad puesto que el número de decisiones que tomamos son cientos. Y todo, todo afecta a la trama. Simplemente genial.

    Como nota final: yo entiendo las criticas. No es un juego para todo el mundo, mucho menos para aquellos que solo gustan de videojuegos de acción. Pero si uno se toma el tiempo de entrar a la trama y elegir las opciones de forma razonada de acuerdo a la situación y personalidades de cada uno de los 8 protagonistas, es un juego asombroso en el que literalmente marcamos el rumbo.    … Expand
  13. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Questo gioco è stato per me una sorpresa, il gameplay non è ovviamente nulla di che dato il genere ma la trama é davvero avvincente (degna di un gran bel film horror) e il comparto grafico di rilievo
  14. iHozier
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Its a masterpiece in my opinion. Graphics are pretty, overall gaming experience is good, the story is great. Big thimbs up from me. I would change a few things from the animations but Im just picky :) go and buy it!
  15. Alvelian
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    Игровое кино в жанре классического фильма ужасов с подростками и домом в глуши. Картинка выглядит приятно, дефолтные для такого сеттинга скримеры присутствуют. Приятно удивляет наличие действительно рабочих выборов, к концу игры выжить могут правда не все. Очень интересный игровой опыт.Игровое кино в жанре классического фильма ужасов с подростками и домом в глуши. Картинка выглядит приятно, дефолтные для такого сеттинга скримеры присутствуют. Приятно удивляет наличие действительно рабочих выборов, к концу игры выжить могут правда не все. Очень интересный игровой опыт.
  16. Descole
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    Pretty good story with a beautiful soundtrack. Just 2 bad things: 1 the bad framerate and 2 there is just one save state which is sad if you want to replay the game
  17. Jakell42
    May 17, 2020
    9
    + replayeble ( like a thousand times ), perfect story, dramatic, SCARY, fun, awesome graphics, super voices, choices, ....

    - only 30 FPS :( and sometimes camera control and slower animation, but nothing that would ruin the game
  18. TheStrategyGod
    May 22, 2020
    9
    I haven't played until dawn, but I like the game as far as I watch and I find it unfair to give 80
  19. AgentAnka
    May 22, 2020
    9
    Oynarken bir film edasıyla oynuyorum. Yılına göre çok hoş grafikleri var. Oyun esnasında birden bire çıkan yanıltmalar o kadar güzel ki.
  20. Yurlandia
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That's enough cool game. If a story was a little longer, it would be gorgeous.

    What don’t I like?
    At some points, almost nothing is visible, you just go into the darkness, skipping totems and evidence!
    Also, I personally did not like the moments when it was necessary to hold the gamepad motionless, I had to put it on the sofa in order to survive.
    In fact, the characteristics do not matter. Even if the character's honesty is 0, you can tell the truth for him. It's kind of silly. Or if the character has curiosity at the maximum level, you can NOT go for noise and survive for him.

    What do I like?
    Quite an interesting story, the game did not make me bored.
    I liked the mechanics of the totems, their search added some variety to the game.
    In addition, you can easily lose one of your heroes (yes, for me this is an advantage).
    If during the battle with Wendigo you press the wrong button, then you won’t be able to play anymore for this character
    The ending also didn't disappoint me (the game went through, losing only Chris)

    The game is worth the money and the time I spent on it, I would give it 8.7-9 / 10    … Expand
  21. andrejS_de
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game, Graphics, atmosphere, characters, the only things wasnt good are sometimes the camera and controls.
  22. ThatPSXBGamer
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing, and one I didn't expect to be. The story, while cliche, is amazingly gripping and makes playing this game a blast. I enjoyed the characters interactions with each other, and the overall atmosphere of this game. It's a great survival horror game, that doesn't bother to not be cliche, and runs with the tropes. Choices in the game are meaningful, and helps this gameThis game is amazing, and one I didn't expect to be. The story, while cliche, is amazingly gripping and makes playing this game a blast. I enjoyed the characters interactions with each other, and the overall atmosphere of this game. It's a great survival horror game, that doesn't bother to not be cliche, and runs with the tropes. Choices in the game are meaningful, and helps this game stand out. Overall, great game.… Expand
  23. Rxaper
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    In terms of story and engagement it's the best horror game in existence. Only Outlast has it beat in terms of the best horror game overall because that game was tense and stressful as hell to play. But Until Dawn's clever story and player choice truly makes it your own story.
  24. ProjectEchoes
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Yes. This game hits many of those tropes we know and maybe love of teen horror flicks. But the way this game works, the way it looks, and the way it’s written and acted, stunning. This game came out in 2014 as an early PS4 title and yet boy is it polished and man does it still hold up in 2020.
  25. Adriano023
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    One of the best interactive movie game I ever played. Hope there will be a remastered version on PC.
    It was a pain to play it on PS4.
  26. JoKeR_AlexS
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Este comentário é universal nas minhas reviews. Apenas quero dar nota aos jogos e caso queiram saber mais alguma coisa sobre o jogo, aconselho a ver outras reviews ou até mesmo a experimentar o jogo.
  27. srinu634
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Until dawn is a crazy and an absolutely amazing game. It's roughly 10 hours of game play but every minute of that 10 hours might matter and can effect the final ending. It's truly one of a kind game and a masterpiece. The graphics are amazing, the story builds up quickly with lots of twists and surprises. You have to make quick decisions and the dialogues are very well crafted too. This isUntil dawn is a crazy and an absolutely amazing game. It's roughly 10 hours of game play but every minute of that 10 hours might matter and can effect the final ending. It's truly one of a kind game and a masterpiece. The graphics are amazing, the story builds up quickly with lots of twists and surprises. You have to make quick decisions and the dialogues are very well crafted too. This is a must play game for anyone looking for a different experience.… Expand
  28. alank8704
    Apr 6, 2021
    9
    amazing game never watched a horror but this felt like a movie in a good way. Great plot twist, great jump scares for a game thats main point is not to just scare you but to actually tell a story, and a great story which is the best part
  29. Mojihis80
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You certainly know when a 3rd person_game can scare the cr** outta you is something worth spending hours on it!narration,great use of tge "fear science",story behind the mines,wendigos,and the mountain it self was well_written!the only thing irritating is some "fps_drops"which is kinda ok for a highly graphic based for a game like until dawn,but it still is annoying!… Expand
  30. LironesAlviento
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    Dentro de los juegos de su genero que no abundan por cierto, es de los mejores, muy muy entretenido, no esperes un argumento escrito por Tarkovski, es un argumento facilón y muy divertido.
  31. adam_carl
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    ALMOST perfect horror adventure in every situation,mind blowing twists,good script writing,hard choices to make in game...so YOU NEED TO PLAY THIS!
  32. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Хороший сериальчик на пару тройку вечеров, который не спешно развивается и становится больше интересным только под конец. Из-за того что первая половина игры достаточно не интересна, игра где-то на 8.5,. Не смотря на это я проходил её трижды с друзьями, так как удобно делить персонажей, что доставляет высокую реиграбельность.Хороший сериальчик на пару тройку вечеров, который не спешно развивается и становится больше интересным только под конец. Из-за того что первая половина игры достаточно не интересна, игра где-то на 8.5,. Не смотря на это я проходил её трижды с друзьями, так как удобно делить персонажей, что доставляет высокую реиграбельность.
  33. Oldman1917
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    Если бы не проблемы с производительностью была бы твердая десятка. Один из лучших представителей жанра интерактивного кино в принципе! Если вообще не лучший...
  34. super_absorber
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    It's fun alright and it's very thrilling to be mostly jump scared, I love it. The cons are the game has a too simple mechanics and the frequent FPS drop on PS4 Pro. It is a bit annoying but still it is pretty fun to play overall
  35. Zumbie101
    Oct 13, 2020
    9
    A game that has finally managed to nail the choice game genre. Short, fast paced with strong impacts from your decisions. Characters are tropy however this is intentional and adds to the 80s movie feel. Game doesnt take itself too seriously while still telling an effective horror story.
  36. RamasX
    Nov 8, 2020
    9
    Unexpectedly good game. I’ve decided to play Until Dawn prior other “Supermassive Games” games and was not disappointed. Tension is well balanced. Recommend.
  37. Bakha
    Feb 23, 2021
    9
    I liked it a lot. Great characters, storyline. At least felt that fear to lose them. Better than most horror movies. Because you cannot close your eyes, otherwise they will die. I loved that feeling.
  38. vaurne
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    This game is ground-breaking when it comes to it's story-line, content and gameplay. It manages to hit all the same spots as all the great adventure games do, while also delivering a completely unique and superior experience.

    You will like the plot, even if you couldn't interact with it the way you can. You will like the atmosphere, and the way the story is delivered, even without the    This game is ground-breaking when it comes to it's story-line, content and gameplay. It manages to hit all the same spots as all the great adventure games do, while also delivering a completely unique and superior experience.

    You will like the plot, even if you couldn't interact with it the way you can.
    You will like the atmosphere, and the way the story is delivered, even without the extra scenes (the psychiatrist) and the easter eggs.
    You will like the gameplay, it is thrilling and has lots of fun and scary moments, even without those moments where your skill or decision-making can change everything.

    With all this said, it is important to note that it acts more as a story-driven adventure game, than a scary atmospheric horror game. You will not be horrified. The atmosphere focuses more on it's beauty than scaring you.    … Expand
  39. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    9
    En su género, es un referente, lleva bastante tiempo buscándose algo similar a este.
  40. RTCWFAN
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    One of the most replayable games I've ever played. If you are a fan of the Supernatural TV series and immersive horror gameplay, you should check this game out. Overall rating: 8.7.
  41. RockFigo
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    Me encantó este juego, su historia es genial y buena jugabilidad y posibilidades de elección para determinar los desenlaces. El apartado gráfico es genial y sonoro bueno. La duración está bien y en los recursos como la forma de entender tu manera de jugar poco a poco para plantearte retos me parece muy acertada.
  42. Ivo_Bustamante
    May 15, 2021
    9
    Muy buenos gráficos y una historia demasiado buena personalmente el mejor juego de decisiones que hay
  43. Jilliam18
    Jun 10, 2021
    9
    Great game overall, love how many options there are for all the characters and love the surprises over all a great game.
  44. luminous15cf
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    I think this game is a bit underrated. Until Dawn is totally story-driven, so it's not for action gamers, but I think this game was like, a pioneer for movie-like your choice matters type of games.
  45. GSTVDavid
    Sep 19, 2021
    9
    Awesome story! I can recommend it to everybody! :) Rami Malek and Hayden Panettiere and also, John Abruzzi (from prisons break) is also in the game! :D
  46. LouisJ
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Awesome game. Exactly my type of horror, I loved absolutely everything about this game
  47. anthbapt
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Until dawn is a very pleasant game, the story is pretty well written as the main characters and the gameplay is correct for this kind of game, nice exploration, and many possibilities of ending. Just the QTE that are not so good. In conclusion, I recommend this game, if you wish to spend a good time with friends and you don't want to have a hardcore gamer experience.
  48. ken_shiherlis
    Jun 15, 2022
    9
    The ending could be improved. E.g, the reunion of the survivors, their thoughts regarding their actions, emotions, feelings towards each other etc. Barring that, definitely a wonderful game, way ahead of its time.
  49. JOF7
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    Until dawn is a decisions based horror story about 10 friends trapped in a snowy mountain. It's more like a movie where you get to make decisions for your characters than a typical game. It's not for everyone but I loved it.
  50. OttoInTheVc
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    At this point, Until Dawn dismisses presentations. The father of interactive dramas, with intricate plot, likable characters, stylish realistic graphics, and most important of all, meaningful choices. The game also does a great job in the scare factor department, knowing how to set the stage and when to throw a jumpscare at you. The game has some heavy performance issues and someAt this point, Until Dawn dismisses presentations. The father of interactive dramas, with intricate plot, likable characters, stylish realistic graphics, and most important of all, meaningful choices. The game also does a great job in the scare factor department, knowing how to set the stage and when to throw a jumpscare at you. The game has some heavy performance issues and some consequences aren't as complex as I wish they would be, but it's still minor criticism comparing it to all the different aspects Until Dawn nails. Just what are you waiting for? Go play it!… Expand
  51. ZekaBaunty
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    I love games and I want to say that The quarry is very good, the only negative is rather weak optimization. More games of this genre.
  52. Yellsirskii
    May 14, 2023
    9
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  53. Idk123456789
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    Peak cast
    Interesting story
    Great replay value
    Decisions actually matter
    And is also quite scary
  54. marick333
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    A great story with great cast and gameplay that was fine and fun. I really enjoy this game.
  55. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  56. Funkymonk
    Feb 1, 2016
    8
    I wasn't sure I was going to like Until Dawn or the interactive movie genre in general because I'm not a fan of games that are more like movies then games. The slow first couple of hours didn't exactly fill me with confidence either but it's one of those games that gets better as you progress. Genuinely surprising yet logical plot twists and characters that reveal more depth to theirI wasn't sure I was going to like Until Dawn or the interactive movie genre in general because I'm not a fan of games that are more like movies then games. The slow first couple of hours didn't exactly fill me with confidence either but it's one of those games that gets better as you progress. Genuinely surprising yet logical plot twists and characters that reveal more depth to their personalities then I thought possible in the beginning make Until Dawn (eventually) a game where you genuinely care about the choices you make.… Expand
  57. aspentitan
    Jul 1, 2019
    8
    For anyone who may not know this is a decision based interactive game which also has some gameplay which is mostly quick time events and also a little bit of aiming/firing. I would recommend this as a must play or must buy for anyone with a ps4 for many reasons. The first is the quality of the title. I found the story and design interesting throughout which motivated me to continue. At noFor anyone who may not know this is a decision based interactive game which also has some gameplay which is mostly quick time events and also a little bit of aiming/firing. I would recommend this as a must play or must buy for anyone with a ps4 for many reasons. The first is the quality of the title. I found the story and design interesting throughout which motivated me to continue. At no point was I bored and I credit this to the breakaway rotation of the characters you play. Essentially play until a mistake or the chapter ends. In the case of a gameplay mistake the game just cuts away to another character and you play that character for a while. I really enjoyed how this not only limited boredom and frustration but also boosted interest in what the consequences of the mistake was going to be. Secondly the gameplay is for anyone. Kids to seniors honestly could play this. It's scary but not too scary, gameplay is hard enough without being too hard nor is it too easy to be insulting. A nice mix was achieved and I presume the reaction times for this determination were determined during a tutorial test. Third, the game is inexpensive considering its quality and gameplay duration especially since you can replay chapters after the game is over or just start a new game from the beginning. The most important reason though to try this game is that I just can't see many interactive games being developed with such love. In the bonus footage one actor suggests interactive games will be the wave of the future. I strongly disagree. In my opinion only several ideas will make strong decision based games and horror is probably the number one formula for it to succeed in. If true the games have a limited source to tap. Thinking about that the game are cliche, will unlikely go blockbuster and from there the industry will likely shy away from making these games with a lot of resources. Luckily I feel this is the game that went all in and crafted a unique game to showcase the genre. In turn I feel this will be the epic peak of this genre as I just can't see many interactive games being better made than this. I just can't see how one can improve upon this game other than directly tying it to a sequel or more. But for what it is this is a very highly rated game for your first experience of this type of game and I give thumbs up for every aspect of its development. Very cheap entertainment imo.… Expand
  58. Sliggs
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    Very good game. Although, I couldn't stop myself from thinking that it would have been a fantastic Scooby Doo game, just insert a talking dog along with a van called the Mystery Machine, and remove some of the violence and you essentially have a more darker and modern version of Scooby Doo. I liked pretending that it was a prequel, ya know, before they met the dog.
  59. aadms
    Oct 11, 2015
    8
    The game is played in the spirit of Telltales' Walking Dead and Game of Thrones, except you don't get to choose dialogue, but more like reactions. The animation and graphics are pure next-gen on the level of PS4's other exclusive, The Order: 1886. But, unlike in that game, in this game you actually are required to interact and use the objects that you pick. Not just look at them thenThe game is played in the spirit of Telltales' Walking Dead and Game of Thrones, except you don't get to choose dialogue, but more like reactions. The animation and graphics are pure next-gen on the level of PS4's other exclusive, The Order: 1886. But, unlike in that game, in this game you actually are required to interact and use the objects that you pick. Not just look at them then put them down. The sound is excellent. It's better to play it with headphones on. The game play works just fine for the type of game it is. However, I didn't like the "don't move" aspect of the game, where you are trying to keep the controller as still as possible and it's pulsating in your hand. Most of my characters died because of this one poor game function. Overall, loved the story. This game is going to be a classic "must play" in time to come.… Expand
  60. GrumpyReviewer
    Sep 9, 2015
    8
    One of 2015's surprises for me. I loved every second of this game. The story is cheesy, yes, and takes inspiration from many movies like "Psycho", "The Descent", "SAW" and others from the horror genre. The 8 characters are as stereotypical as you could imagine (the geek, the jock, the princess...) and the plot - even though it does have some nice twists - is incredibly predictable.

    All    One of 2015's surprises for me. I loved every second of this game. The story is cheesy, yes, and takes inspiration from many movies like "Psycho", "The Descent", "SAW" and others from the horror genre. The 8 characters are as stereotypical as you could imagine (the geek, the jock, the princess...) and the plot - even though it does have some nice twists - is incredibly predictable.

    All that being said, I would like to talk about what matters: does "Until Dawn" delivers? Yes, 100% yes. Similar to games like "Heavy Rain" and "Beyond 2 souls", "Until Dawn" is more of a cinematic experience than an actual game. You do control the characters, interact with objects and even get to fire some weapons, but it is more of a huge QTE experience. There is barely any exploration and the real meat is your judgment on basic decisions that can have drastic consequences. In the meantime, pressing correct buttons to keep everyone alive (or not, do whatever you want).

    I completed the game in a couple of days and, the moment I saw the credits rolling I decided to do it all again. I expected more drastic results to different decisions and was a bit frustrated to see that the events were not that different anyway. Also, no matter how many people you save, the ending won't change that much (hope this is not a spoiler). But this experience is worth every penny. A lot of fun and one of the best games I played this year.    … Expand
  61. Dukay66
    Oct 13, 2015
    8
    Until Dawn plays like you'd expect from an interactive game that boast 'huge' decisions in it's story. It's stiff, with a bunch of quick time events and mediocre characters. Somehow though, Until Dawn gives just enough camp and an interesting enough plot that actually tailors to your choices to make it worth a playthrough or two. It's also one of the best looking games on the Playstation 4.
  62. Undertuto
    Nov 12, 2019
    8
    Excelente experiencia interactiva. Me gustó que cada acción tuviera una reacción.
  63. Kenmei
    Dec 22, 2015
    8
    What starts off as as your typical horror game/movie turns into an homage to the teen slasher fics and supernatural horror movies of old. The game is pretty much all about the story and that's why you'll play it. It has a heavy reliance on jump scares at the beginning of the game but that's by design to throw you off towards the end. The game tries to get you thinking along the lines of aWhat starts off as as your typical horror game/movie turns into an homage to the teen slasher fics and supernatural horror movies of old. The game is pretty much all about the story and that's why you'll play it. It has a heavy reliance on jump scares at the beginning of the game but that's by design to throw you off towards the end. The game tries to get you thinking along the lines of a Michael Myers movie then hits you with something different around 1/3 of the way through. The story may be fairly unoriginal but it's well done and you can tell the actors had a good time with it, even if Hayden Panettiere's character kinda doesn't fit in with the rest of the group dynamic very well. She feels like she was shoe horned in to give the game a little star power but it's not too much of a big deal in the long run. The main problem I have with the game is the gameplay portions. While the QTE stuff is over done at this point, it's not the problem that the Resident Evil-esque camera and movement functions are. Sudden camera changes and just bad controls make things fairly difficult just to move around regularly. Fortunately that doesn't translate to the shooting portions and the QTE portions of the game.
    The game is good for what it is but it ended up becoming the PS4 exclusive for the holiday season and it was definitely not made to sell systems. It's a good time killer and horror fans will enjoy the experience. But the staying power really isn't there for me. Completing the story once gets you all you can get out of the experience and, unless you miss some collectibles, there's no reason to play it again. It's worth a rental for sure but I don't think I would recommend buying this for more than 20 bucks, even with the score I've given it.    … Expand
  64. keanex
    Apr 26, 2017
    8
    Until Dawn is a thrilling interactive story based game reminiscent of slasher films from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Set in a remote cabin with a killer on the loose it is your job to control the various characters and make decisions that affect the outcome of the game.
  65. vixvicco
    Sep 5, 2015
    8
    The storyline is your typical cheesy teen horror film, but it does actually have a unique twist to it. However, I do feel the twist changed the tone of the game and made it a little bit weaker. Character plotlines and storylines don't make sense after this. Gameplay is typical Heavy Rain or Beyond: Two Souls type of gameplay (though not made by the same company). A game I recommend if youThe storyline is your typical cheesy teen horror film, but it does actually have a unique twist to it. However, I do feel the twist changed the tone of the game and made it a little bit weaker. Character plotlines and storylines don't make sense after this. Gameplay is typical Heavy Rain or Beyond: Two Souls type of gameplay (though not made by the same company). A game I recommend if you don't mind playing an interactive movie and if you're a horror fan.… Expand
  66. Markos-
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    This one flew under my radar for a long while until I gave it a try by pure chance. What a great surprise!
    It's intense and scary, requires of steel nerves and will put your reflexes to test, too.
    Visually is fairly great considering it was released in 2015. Totally recommended if you have run out of ideas for a fun game to play with your partner (it's not coop but you can take turns    This one flew under my radar for a long while until I gave it a try by pure chance. What a great surprise!
    It's intense and scary, requires of steel nerves and will put your reflexes to test, too.
    Visually is fairly great considering it was released in 2015.
    Totally recommended if you have run out of ideas for a fun game to play with your partner (it's not coop but you can take turns with the controller as we did), and are in for a scary one :)    … Expand
  67. RealMuthaF
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    A pretty good interactive movie quite on par with David Cage’s better works like Heavy Rain. Special props for the motion controls, which work surprisingly well and increase the immersion a bit. My only gripes would be the predictability of some plot twists (not all, though) and the fact that the game is just not scary at all. It can get a bit tense, but that’s it, UD only relies onA pretty good interactive movie quite on par with David Cage’s better works like Heavy Rain. Special props for the motion controls, which work surprisingly well and increase the immersion a bit. My only gripes would be the predictability of some plot twists (not all, though) and the fact that the game is just not scary at all. It can get a bit tense, but that’s it, UD only relies on incessant annoying jump scares to frighten you, which rarely work. Still, enjoyed this one and looking forward to what Supermassive Games will do next.… Expand
  68. vervain
    May 23, 2019
    8
    Highly satisfying for fans of cinematic-style survival horror (like me!) The action is downplayed somewhat n favor of establishing ambience, but when it does happen, it grips you like a chill-wind slap in the face. The characters, overall, are well crafted, superbly acted and made me care about the storyline.
  69. Kuraditosin
    Aug 30, 2015
    8
    I've just completed Until Dawn for the second time and wanted to share my thoughts.

    Until Dawn is a third-person survival horror game. Some might not even consider it a game, since your actions are very limited in nature. If you've played any of David Cage's recent games, you will know what I mean. There are fixed camera angles, tense atmosphere, interaction witch specific items and the    I've just completed Until Dawn for the second time and wanted to share my thoughts.

    Until Dawn is a third-person survival horror game. Some might not even consider it a game, since your actions are very limited in nature. If you've played any of David Cage's recent games, you will know what I mean. There are fixed camera angles, tense atmosphere, interaction witch specific items and the occasional dark humour.

    Until Dawn is definitely not for everybody. It harnesses mechanics that 99% of games nowadays don't employ. At least not to such an extent. For example there are QTE-s that translate to split-second decisions which can determine whether your character dies or lives to see another scene. This can be infuriating but also intriguing. So your favourite character dies right before completing the game...does this spike anger or motivate you to a new playthrough? Only you can decide. Just a warning - if a character dies, there are no checkpoints or reloads. That character is dead permanently until a new playthrough.

    That's the thing though. At least to me, decisions like these motivate me to give it multiple playthroughs. You're probably not going to get the same results or even the same ending. There are also loads of small clues and items you will most likely not find in your initial playthrough. They might be insignificant, but since you're already invested in the game, why not read them and get the whole backdrop.

    This is running on the Killzone Shadowfall engine with occasional frame-rate dips. That means the graphics are nice enough, but the faces and grimaces can get downright creepy at times.The voice acting and sound are superb though. Best played with headphones in a dark room. The game is also short, around 5-6 hours, perhaps a bit more on your first playthrough.

    I can totally see why some people might not even consider it. It's short, it has QTE-s, very little combat and is heavily story-driven. If you like horror, fixed camera angles, decent jump scares and witty humour then maybe you should give it a try. I did and enjoyed it. An 8/10 from me.    … Expand
  70. iKen
    May 22, 2020
    8
    Played on PS4 Pro.
    Gameplay: GOOD
    Graphic: GREAT
    Story: GREAT
    Music/Sound : GOOD
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GOOD
  71. Yautja_Warrior
    Aug 25, 2015
    8
    Excellent horror game, that uses it's source material (B movie horror films) very well. If you enjoy Interactive Movie Games like Heavy Rain and love Horror Movies then this game should be right up your street. Think Cabin in the Woods but as a video game.

    The game gives you choices at certain points that will create a butterfly effect, that change the story and who lives or dies and    Excellent horror game, that uses it's source material (B movie horror films) very well. If you enjoy Interactive Movie Games like Heavy Rain and love Horror Movies then this game should be right up your street. Think Cabin in the Woods but as a video game.

    The game gives you choices at certain points that will create a butterfly effect, that change the story and who lives or dies and all 8 characters can be killed or survive by the end of the game, so it offers good replay value, as you can play again to try and save someone that may have died last time.

    This definitely turned out much better than most people expected.

    A solid 8/10    … Expand
  72. Compi24
    Apr 24, 2017
    8
    Supermassive's "Until Dawn" started out a bit too slow and cheesy on the draw for my tastes, but believe me, once this game hit its stride, boy, did it become addicting. The choice and consequence mechanics offer a truly terrifying twist to the pitfalls of traditional "walking simulators," and the characters -- well, most of them -- offer enough of a satisfying variation of personality forSupermassive's "Until Dawn" started out a bit too slow and cheesy on the draw for my tastes, but believe me, once this game hit its stride, boy, did it become addicting. The choice and consequence mechanics offer a truly terrifying twist to the pitfalls of traditional "walking simulators," and the characters -- well, most of them -- offer enough of a satisfying variation of personality for the player to latch on to. And with a careful narrative that unfolds its flourishes at a healthy, tease-friendly pace, it ultimately makes up for the game's frustrating tendency to resort to the cliched conventions of the genre at hand.… Expand
  73. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    I was really surprised with this game, didn't expect much yet I had great time playing the game. Game is beautiful, some mechanics are kinda awkward but game is fun and story is interesting till the end.
  74. houyi111
    Jun 29, 2016
    8
    A very unique game with an amazing presentation that exceed my expectation. I think the impact of the choices has actually weight here and I like the cheesy horror setting combined with decent storyline and twists. Hopefully they will make another game like this.
  75. JohnWitten
    Mar 24, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Brief Synopsis of Full Review]

    So, despite the small flaws and cracks in its casing, Until Dawn is an entirely competent and enjoyable horror adventure and certainly a commendable effort on the part of the developers. It is well-worth the anticipation and wait, as well as all the trouble it went through in production. It's discordant and lacks true focus in certain instances, but it never loses track of what it is or where it's going, making it a creepily tantalizing game and story.

    Concept: Revel in the atmospheric horrors of a classic slasher film from the comfort of your couch, and better yet make the decisions leading to gruesome and sometimes hilarious and well-deserved deaths all the while progressing through an interesting and malleable plot.

    Graphics: The visuals, the animations, and the overall content showcase a fine level of quality and add believability to the resume as well. Yes, I probably made that word up.

    Sound: Both the melodies and the voice work add to the already well designed experience and add a higher sense of tension appropriately where needed.

    Playability: While the majority of gameplay focuses on simplicity, that's not to say it isn't still a highly enjoyable and interactive experience.

    Entertainment: I hope you like tripping and being cleaved in half by a tottering psychopath, because that and even more is in store for you if you choose to play this game.

    Replay Value: Moderate.

    Overall Score: 8.0    … Expand
  76. brockcheese
    Oct 1, 2015
    8
    This game is so much fun to play in the dark with a group of friends. Learning about the different decisions you can make is one of the best parts of the game.
  77. MarkEMark
    Aug 30, 2015
    8
    Playstation Enterainment games done it again.. I must say this game is Good.. Fun and scary..
    The thing about this game is that you make you choice of the story. again short game but worth 60 dollars.. good game.
  78. DigitalGeth83
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    This is another great exclusive for the playstation 4, with a mix of Resident Evil and Heavy Rain this throwback to the days of movies like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer does a great job of capturing that vibe. Graphically it is one of the best showcases on PS4. It's not going to be for everyone but personally I like it a lot. 8/10
  79. LTR
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    An absolutely amazing experience! Great characters, setting and graphics. The choices you finally matter and completely change the whole game. A must play for horror fans!
  80. Zimbardo
    Nov 7, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a pretty solid horror game. Great atmosphere, great story, and great motion capture/graphics. The meetings with the psychiatrist were a great addition.

    This would easily be a 10/10 if it weren't for the fact that your decisions don't have much on an impact on the story. Yes, you will influence who lives or dies (and when they die) but that is it. No matter what the gang will go back to the chalet to blow it up. No matter what Josh will get the saw. No matter what Matt and Emily will go to the radio tower. No matter what Sam and Mike will make it to the final scene.

    For a game that spends it's opening 1/2 hour of gameplay beating you over the head about the butterfly effect, you REALLY don't have much freedom and the freedom you are given only makes a difference about 1% of the time.

    Also I've seen people comment that there are over 200 endings to the game. There really is only 1 ending with slight variations. The chalet blows up and everything else is just a cosmetic variation. Either 1) some/all/none of the teens live, and 2) Josh dies or becomes a windigo. Saying that there are hundreds of endings is like saying there are hundreds of endings for MGS5 - big boss could be wearing any one of 10 costumes during the end cinematic, holding any 1 of hundreds of weapons, with or without a headband, with any variation of items left locked or unlocked. But in the end it doesn't matter.    … Expand
  81. SaberEdge
    Jan 26, 2019
    8
    Until Dawn is a great game. Easily one of my favorite PS4 exclusives. I guess my enjoyment of this game is related to my love of Choose Your Own Adventure books as a kid. The story is awesome and your decisions have major consequences on how the story plays out. You can play it several times trying out different choices and seeing the results. Anyway, this game has a great spookyUntil Dawn is a great game. Easily one of my favorite PS4 exclusives. I guess my enjoyment of this game is related to my love of Choose Your Own Adventure books as a kid. The story is awesome and your decisions have major consequences on how the story plays out. You can play it several times trying out different choices and seeing the results. Anyway, this game has a great spooky atmosphere and is a blast to get lost in.… Expand
  82. PingasMobile
    Aug 25, 2015
    8
    A game with less interactivity doesn't make it inheritance worse than other games. Until Dawn represents this idea and executes this premise fairly well. Good horror games make the player feel rather powerless or near powerless. An easy way to do this is to make interactivity to a low so that the intrinsic moments are heightened and the player feels tension with the looming threat hoveringA game with less interactivity doesn't make it inheritance worse than other games. Until Dawn represents this idea and executes this premise fairly well. Good horror games make the player feel rather powerless or near powerless. An easy way to do this is to make interactivity to a low so that the intrinsic moments are heightened and the player feels tension with the looming threat hovering around you. It's funny how the most criticized and sh*tposted aspect of this game, the lower level of interactivity, is actually the thing that teeters the game on the good side of horror games.

    As stated with almost all reviews, this game embraces all the horror cliches in the book. Some find this endearing, some find it lazy. What's clear is that the developers understand set cliches and pay homage to it. The execution of these shticks varies, some great and others that will make you shake your head...

    So it's a mixed bag of execution, but held together with a crux that makes it unique and compelling enough for admission.    … Expand
  83. FreedomFighters
    Feb 5, 2018
    8
    Never, and I mean EVER, have I been more conflicted about rating a game in my life. "Until Dawn" was a game that managed to grab me in ways that few other games have. It sucked me in to the point where I didn't want to put the controller down (and if it wasn't for a massive headache I had gotten from playing the game for 5 hours straight, I wouldn't have put the controller down). Based onNever, and I mean EVER, have I been more conflicted about rating a game in my life. "Until Dawn" was a game that managed to grab me in ways that few other games have. It sucked me in to the point where I didn't want to put the controller down (and if it wasn't for a massive headache I had gotten from playing the game for 5 hours straight, I wouldn't have put the controller down). Based on how much fun I had playing the game and my engagement with the story and my choices, I would LOVE to give this game a perfect 10, but unfortunately, that would indicate that I loved the game in all aspects, and unfortunately, I don't want to look biased. That said, this is one of the few games where I can safely say that the final score the game receives will GROSSLY undersell just how fun the game is to play.
    "Until Dawn" has plenty of things to like: choices that actually matter, photorealistic visuals, a great soundtrack, wonderful acting, and an outstanding parodic approach to the horror genre. More importantly, it's just plain fun. As silly as the story can get, it's incredibly engaging, and it makes you feel excited for just how much the tiniest choices can impact the way the plot unfolds.
    Unfortunately, it's not a perfect experience. While the visuals are mostly stunning, some of the character's faces and animations are a little off-putting. Not only that, but the story starts to veer off into ridiculousness in the second half. The first half is absolutely impressive, but the story loses some of its luster late in the game, and unfortunately just becomes less exciting. Not only that, but from a gameplay standpoint, it's not super-exciting either. The game is filled with scripted cinematics, meaning you'll be watching a decent bit of the game instead of playing it. This has been done a lot before and it can be off-putting for some gamers.
    Overall, though, don't let my 8 out of 10 rating for the game raise ANY doubt, "Until Dawn" is a lot of fun and it's a game I feel horror fans and PlayStation 4 owners should absolutely not miss out on. If you have a PlayStation 4 and you've been ignoring this game, you need to stop doing that. Do yourself a favor and play this game. It's a worthwhile edition to any PlayStation 4 collection.
    Final rating: 8 out of 10 "Great"    … Expand
  84. claudiofca
    Sep 30, 2015
    8
    História espetacular, ótimos gráficos, porém a movimentação dos personagens não é boa e o jogo é totalmente linear. Apesar dos problemas é um grande jogo.
  85. ITZZZPERRY
    Dec 27, 2015
    8
    Until Dawn is a game that demands a sequel. It has a great idea, and should be expanded upon. The story is great in this game, except that some questions are not answered upon the conclusion. The ending was also a little weak.
  86. pinball123
    Sep 26, 2015
    8
    Slow to get started (a lot of walking early on) and the facial animations are flat out bad at times but over all the game is a lot of fun if you stick with it. Once you get a few chapters in the story really picks up and you become invested in the characters. I really like this style of horror game where the enemies will actually kill you!

    People saying the game is like the order are    Slow to get started (a lot of walking early on) and the facial animations are flat out bad at times but over all the game is a lot of fun if you stick with it. Once you get a few chapters in the story really picks up and you become invested in the characters. I really like this style of horror game where the enemies will actually kill you!

    People saying the game is like the order are flat out stupid. They share quick time events yes but until dawns quick times and choices impact the story and you can shape how it plays out.

    It also takes around 12 hours to finish with a huge amount of replability!    … Expand
  87. bfoore90
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Solid game with alot of great scares and tension filled moments that do good at keeping you on your toes and entertained. The characters are also very well written with most of them showing ample development throughout the course of the game. However, the controls can be a bit much and once youve figured the game's narrative, there is not much replay-ability. Overall, I would say this is aSolid game with alot of great scares and tension filled moments that do good at keeping you on your toes and entertained. The characters are also very well written with most of them showing ample development throughout the course of the game. However, the controls can be a bit much and once youve figured the game's narrative, there is not much replay-ability. Overall, I would say this is a very good game that does a good job of paying homage to teen horror flicks and genuinely packs scares to it.… Expand
  88. wheels_of_fire
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    I picked this game up quite some time ago with little to no expectations. But oh boy, this turned out better than I anticipated.

    Until Dawn is a love letter to horror movies. You can get anything you can expect from a horror story in this game. Creepy locations, wonderful visuals and lighting, a nice mystery and well-rounded cast. Everything works the way it should. If you like    I picked this game up quite some time ago with little to no expectations. But oh boy, this turned out better than I anticipated.

    Until Dawn is a love letter to horror movies. You can get anything you can expect from a horror story in this game. Creepy locations, wonderful visuals and lighting, a nice mystery and well-rounded cast. Everything works the way it should.

    If you like horror stuff, play this gem at night. Turn the lights off and have fun.    … Expand
  89. jazzythechef
    Dec 18, 2016
    8
    A pretty good game, atmospheric, good voice acting, story line is ok as far as cheesy teen horror goes. I played it through twice to try different things and there is a reasonable amount of variation in the results, As an ageing gamer I have come to appreciate the interactive movie style of game, I'm really over shooting stuff to be honest. overall I found this to be a satisfying escape.
  90. invisibleinque
    Sep 23, 2015
    8
    I've been playing the game for about three hours now and I've sincerely been enjoying the heck out of it. It's reminiscent of the many Telltale games, and maybe a little bit Heavy Rain, insofar as the gameplay is a bit secondary to the story. If you are not a fan of those games or the interactive story genre, I might recommend skipping this one. Otherwise, if you're a big fan of thatI've been playing the game for about three hours now and I've sincerely been enjoying the heck out of it. It's reminiscent of the many Telltale games, and maybe a little bit Heavy Rain, insofar as the gameplay is a bit secondary to the story. If you are not a fan of those games or the interactive story genre, I might recommend skipping this one. Otherwise, if you're a big fan of that noise, you'll be as pleased as I am.

    I have only a few minor criticisms. First is the sound design. While the atmosphere and the music and ambient noise are all spot on, all the dialogue sounds like it's been recorded with an iPhone, all tinny and far away. Whether or not this is intentional (to maybe conjure feelings about old slasher films or to force you to turn the volume way up so as to be more startled by jump scares) is beside the point, as I found it difficult to hear what the characters were saying. I would have preferred to play the game without subtitles but had little choice.

    The other big issue is the character control. As I'm sure many others have pointed out, controlling the character was a bit difficult due to the fixed camera being switched about on its own. While I understand that they are strategically placing the camera as they would in a film (which is something I actually quite like) it made reorienting the character a little less fluid after each camera change. This in turn affects where your character points their flashlight/phone, which was never quite where I meant to point it. I also VASTLY prefer an inverted Y-axis, and this game gave you no option to adjust this.

    Besides these few criticisms, the game is stellar. It's gorgeous, well acted, exciting, and infuriating; I've found myself yelling at the dumb teenagers BEGGING them not to do the stupid thing they're about to do. Play with a friend so you don't scream by yourself!    … Expand
  91. SoftwareLibre
    Mar 8, 2016
    8
    I just picked this game up on a PSN flash sale. Until Dawn is somewhat similar to Quantic Dream's "Heavy Rain" or Ready at Dawn's "The Order 1886" in that the game graphics look amazing and there are a lot of quick time events, but the way it plays, it is more accessible and easy to get, like e.g. a Telltale Game. The character's unfortunately frequently fall into the Uncanny Valley (likeI just picked this game up on a PSN flash sale. Until Dawn is somewhat similar to Quantic Dream's "Heavy Rain" or Ready at Dawn's "The Order 1886" in that the game graphics look amazing and there are a lot of quick time events, but the way it plays, it is more accessible and easy to get, like e.g. a Telltale Game. The character's unfortunately frequently fall into the Uncanny Valley (like in Heavy Rain).
    It's really fun, atmospheric, with a lot of jump scares. I like how the decisions that you make in the game have a consequence how the story plays out and who survives. On the other hand, when I finished the game, I was not really motivated to play it again. Overall a nice and recommended entry in this genre.    … Expand
  92. joaopontesvaz
    Oct 30, 2015
    8
    Graphics: 9.2 Sound: 8.8 Gameplay: 8.2 Fun/Story: 8.2

    A nice and different game. It really scares you, and the story is good overall despite some deja vu feeling in this time of games/movies. Some faces aren´t very real and seem some wax/plastic effect that gives away the real present effect of some personages (example Josh).
  93. VenkmanGB35
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    This game was pretty great. The graphics are outstanding- easily the best I've seen on PS4. It almost looks like real life which is amazing. The story was pretty good also- I love the fact that you can have multiple endings depending on your choices. BTW- in this game your choices really matter! One wrong choice or button press and your character dies. My only complaint is that the storyThis game was pretty great. The graphics are outstanding- easily the best I've seen on PS4. It almost looks like real life which is amazing. The story was pretty good also- I love the fact that you can have multiple endings depending on your choices. BTW- in this game your choices really matter! One wrong choice or button press and your character dies. My only complaint is that the story got a little crazy in the 2nd half. It went from being a run of the mill horror slasher (SCREAM style) then morphed into a supernatural tale. However, I enjoyed the entire game and think it's well worth a play through for an PS4 owners.… Expand
  94. astormofswords1
    Aug 29, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good game, the first 80% was just perfect in terms of atmosphere, game-play, and story-line my boyfriend and I honestly couldn't get enough. Loved the depth of choice, the interesting characters, the interloping plot. Was constantly kept on my toes and was genuinely scared at certain points. The butterfly effect and involving the players fears was such a great concept that worked so well, when your characters can die from the wrong mistake then the story-line and your involvement mean 100% more than they did in a normal console game.
    Though, unfortunately, the game wasn't amazing as I thought it would be. (BEGIN SPOILER) the involvement of the supernatural element to the game just lost things for me - it just felt like such a cop out in terms of explaining the mysterious and complex plot. A real life killer is just so much more of a threat/fear than a spooky mine demon. As soon as that plot point was shown I even found the game to stop being scary. Went from screaming my head off at jump scares and saw-like scenes to not caring about the plot and shrugging when a "scary" demon popped out. (END SPOILER) Was just super disappointed with the main plot-point of the game. If they'd gone with a better ending would have definitely given this a 10/10, and it would have gone down as one of my favourite video games, unfortunately that wasn't the case.

    Again, worth the buy just due to how amazing the first 80% is, the replay-ability, the graphics/characters/music/etc. but just a bit a disappointing plot-twist and ending. Could have been amazing but I think it missed the mark, unfortunately.    … Expand
  95. rrafemi
    Aug 29, 2015
    8
    This game was a surprise. I really like it. It is the best that Heavy Rain + Beyond + Farenheit. All your decisions have an impact in the future, you need to Think very well your decisions. You can play this game 4 times with 4 different results.

    It is a really good novel graphic adventure.
  96. jelikey
    Mar 30, 2017
    8
    Until Dawn is a great game, not perfect, but great. The story is a genuine homage no old teen horror movies and doesn't try to be nothing more, it respects what it is. As many have been saying, the game feels more like a interactive movie than a game and that works perfectly, as the gameplay with QTEs and decisions made throught the story feels really organic.
  97. foxviewchannel
    Sep 30, 2015
    8
    I enjoy watching horror movies because they are always fun to watch especially after a hard day’s work and I always wanted a special horror game that combined all the best elements from horror movies. Thankfully, Until Dawn succeeds in doing so.

    Eight friends gather together in a remote cabin on top of the mountains. Things start of well with each of the characters trying to have a good    I enjoy watching horror movies because they are always fun to watch especially after a hard day’s work and I always wanted a special horror game that combined all the best elements from horror movies. Thankfully, Until Dawn succeeds in doing so.

    Eight friends gather together in a remote cabin on top of the mountains. Things start of well with each of the characters trying to have a good time; however, little did they know that they are not alone; something or someone is watching their every move. Panic escalates when the group suspects that they are being hunted so they start helping each other to find out the mystery behind all of this
    Until Dawn is a survival horror game that focuses on quick time events, each of the characters will face different situations throughout the game and you will have to control each of them by taking choices and tough decisions that will affect how the game plays out for each character’s.

    The choices and difficult decisions I had to make kept me at the edge of my seat because of how smartly they were done. I had to stop and think for a while on what choice is best.
    From the relationships between the characters to the shocking deaths, everything you do means something. Would you take a short cut and avoid the risk of falling or would you play it safe and follow the footsteps? The choices are endless. I liked how the characters interacted with one another; each one has his or her own personality traits that helped in making them feel unique. My personal favorite was mike, a funny and brave character.

    The controls are simple, choosing your actions were straightforward and the sensitivity controls worked perfectly especially by adding tension in climax situations.

    Throughout the game, you will collect totem prophecies which foretell a possible future event. How you play will determine whether or not the prophecies come true. Collecting clues is important as this will help in solving the mystery
    The details of the facial expressions are impressive and the overall eerie environments along with the good camera angels successfully give you a sense of loneliness

    The main campaign took me around 8 hours to complete but the replay value is high so you will find yourself going back and playing the game many times to try different things.

    I enjoyed the progression of the story. After a series of strange events the characters find out that a psychopath is after them and the suspense and tension rises. The psychopath reminded me of Michal Myers and Jason, the way he walked and stalked you was scary.

    Until Dawn never felt boring I just wanted to keep on playing and find out what happens next.

    Until Dawn is like watching an awesome horror movie, the creepy music and countless number of scares were awesome. The clever story is filled twists and turns and I never expected anything. This game is one of the biggest surprises this year. a truly engaging game and a great homage to horror mvoies.    … Expand
  98. youlouz
    Jun 8, 2016
    8
    At first near masterpiece then about 2/3 in it turned into an awful mess

    PROS
    -Great graphics
    -2/3s of gameplay excellent
    -gripping story for the most part

    CONS
    -1/3 of game poor
    -story poor for 1/3
  99. felasi
    Dec 7, 2015
    8
    Until Dawn is an excellent game and well worth checking out. The graphics are superb. Atmosphere and environments on point, and has compelling acting. It plays as a sort of movie game so in terms of "gameplay" doesnt require much other than some quick time events. Most of what you will be doing is making decisions which will affect the story, and who survives.

    Keeping in mind that the    Until Dawn is an excellent game and well worth checking out. The graphics are superb. Atmosphere and environments on point, and has compelling acting. It plays as a sort of movie game so in terms of "gameplay" doesnt require much other than some quick time events. Most of what you will be doing is making decisions which will affect the story, and who survives.

    Keeping in mind that the game story is set as a typical teen horror movie will help you to oversee some of the silly things characters do (calling your friends name while in a dark and suspicious room). Its cliche like that but it knows it and doesnt try to be something else. As far as a horror story, it flowed seamlesly and didnt jump at irregular intervals as the story developed, which can be the case for alot of horror type games/movies.

    Overall, it was one of those games that kept me wanting to play. Any game that does that is a success in my books. Its obvious that a lot of effort went into this game, the attention to details in some spots is just applaudable.

    I give it an 8 because of some stiff movement, a few holes in the story (bound to happen anyway), and there can be some room for improvement in terms of character development.    … Expand
  100. vaughtex
    Oct 2, 2015
    8
    Well, that was surprising...
    I had literally zero expectation from this, I borrowed it from a friend and finished it within about a week (took approx 8 hours). For the majority of the time it was great fun. Some jump scares aplenty, but they often made me laugh than freak out and turn the console off. The atmosphere is great, the characters are so irritating, you want them all to die, but    Well, that was surprising...
    I had literally zero expectation from this, I borrowed it from a friend and finished it within about a week (took approx 8 hours). For the majority of the time it was great fun. Some jump scares aplenty, but they often made me laugh than freak out and turn the console off. The atmosphere is great, the characters are so irritating, you want them all to die, but then...that's kinda the point I suppose. The storyline development is interesting and the butterfly effect system works really well. Immediately after finishing I started another play through to see how my choices changed the outcome. It is a game that definitely needs repeat plays. My only criticism?... it would have been good to have puzzles, akin to Resident Evil. It does often feel like you are wandering around waiting for the next scare, this implementation may have given it more substance.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 103 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 103
  3. Negative: 1 out of 103
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2015
    65
    A barely interactive horror film about typical American teenagers. You know, with a cabin. In the woods. And a psychopath. We’ve all seen that, we’ve heard these dialogues, we all know these characters. Still Until Dawn has a pretty good story and is a nice homage to horror flicks and despite being a collection of simple QTE’s can both engage and surprise. [11/2015, p.44]
  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 28, 2015
    80
    It's tense, smart, and able to arouse the player's curiosity until the end. Some design choices are a bit controversial, and the acting is not always spot on, but it's definitely a great homage to horror movies.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Oct 16, 2015
    80
    Gameplay-wise, not exactly a killer app, but anybody who looks at those visuals will be dead impressed. Short, but plenty of reasons to replay, and it’s the spookiest game since Alien: Isolation. [November 2015, p72]
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