Until Dawn

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

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  1. JTGrasby
    Sep 21, 2015
    10
    A game that most people might miss due to its release time being around bigger games like Metal Gear Solid, but it one you should go out of your way to play if you get the chance and want something that's genuinely spooky and intriguing.

    I found myself drawn to characters I never thought I would due to the decisions you can make and the solid horror writing that makes you fear for every    A game that most people might miss due to its release time being around bigger games like Metal Gear Solid, but it one you should go out of your way to play if you get the chance and want something that's genuinely spooky and intriguing.

    I found myself drawn to characters I never thought I would due to the decisions you can make and the solid horror writing that makes you fear for every choice you make and consequence it can have on your game.

    I've played through it three times already and each time it's been a different story. There's plenty of material to keep you going for the long haul.

    A perfect horror game.    … Expand
  2. mixtreated
    Sep 19, 2015
    1
    First 10 minutes of Until Dawn has undeniable climate that slowly wears off with every step you take. Dread is delivered by doves, deers, people standing, stuff falling from furniture in form of cheap jump scares. Plot carries no tension, no complications, no true drama. Second play-through is a true struggle when you realise that all the characters (you already hate) are harder to killFirst 10 minutes of Until Dawn has undeniable climate that slowly wears off with every step you take. Dread is delivered by doves, deers, people standing, stuff falling from furniture in form of cheap jump scares. Plot carries no tension, no complications, no true drama. Second play-through is a true struggle when you realise that all the characters (you already hate) are harder to kill than to be kept alive.… Expand
  3. seventh_seal
    Sep 18, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One hour into this game, I had the unfavorable impression that this would basically consist in guiding a bunch of idiots through bad decisions. Everyone seemed unlikable and everything so predictable. After finishing, though, I have to give some credit to the writing - though the plot was still far from the most inventive, I enjoyed it, mostly because of one of my favorite legendary monsters.

    It does not come as a surprise that the butterfly effect mechanic is hugely overrated - once again, you do not get actual significantly different content in the game, you do not influence the overall story, you just choose who makes it through and who doesn't. One playthrough of the game is enough, is what I want to say, and you can quite fully understand the story even if you don't find all the clues. You can go back to the episodes and try to get your favorite character (not that there were many for me) to make it, but that's about it. You're not making very many moral choices (maybe one or two), most of them are just random and their consequences completely unforeseeable. I'm fine with that, but the opening sequence made me think the game posed as being more than that.

    What it comes down to is that you don't do much here as a player, almost half of the action seems to take place in cut scenes, except for the times you do some quick QTE button pushing or you're asked to make a choice or quite boringly wander around under cinematographic camera angles. So if you're feeling like a eight-hour long horror movie, which is sometimes my case, go for it. The plus side is that you can get rid off all the annoying characters who seem to swarm this is sort of genre and I did rise up to the opportunity.    … Expand
  4. f_lombardi3
    Sep 18, 2015
    9
    Until Dawn is one of the best games on PS4 today. Me personally, I'd recommend using headphones to get total immersion in the game. From the characters to the setting, the ambient noise to the the little things like animals and the trees. The graphics are so buttery smooth. Although i encountered small bugs like tiny frame rate drops, it never took away from my gaming experience. I wasUntil Dawn is one of the best games on PS4 today. Me personally, I'd recommend using headphones to get total immersion in the game. From the characters to the setting, the ambient noise to the the little things like animals and the trees. The graphics are so buttery smooth. Although i encountered small bugs like tiny frame rate drops, it never took away from my gaming experience. I was legit scared during some parts of the game and I felt emotion for characters that died. The game isn't a candidate for game of the year, but it is definitely one of the best sleeper hits. It definitely breaks away from the whole Video Game Horror genre. It feels like a definite breath of fresh air in the Horror genre.

    +Gorgeous Graphics
    +Complete Immersion
    +Great Voice Acting and Cast
    +Amazing Story
    +Replay Ability

    -Small Frame Rate Drops    … Expand
  5. fastdak25
    Sep 17, 2015
    7
    This was my first time playing a tell tale game, or what ever you call this type of game. I liked the idea of ripping off all the stereotypes of teen slasher horror movies, giving control to the player of each character's choices.

    As far as horror goes though, it's not scary at all. After first two chapters I knew there was nothing to be scared of in this game other than trying to    This was my first time playing a tell tale game, or what ever you call this type of game. I liked the idea of ripping off all the stereotypes of teen slasher horror movies, giving control to the player of each character's choices.

    As far as horror goes though, it's not scary at all. After first two chapters I knew there was nothing to be scared of in this game other than trying to predict the countless jump scares there are. And there are a lot, but ya that's it for horrow, no sense of dread at all. By chapter 4 I was just running though each scene w/o a care for what was coming up.

    I finally got through the game with 1 survivor. I doubt I will play it again though. The butterfly effect was very well executed during my play through, but at the same time you can pretty much guess what will happen if you play again and make the other choices. Game certainly has replayability, but only for completionist. Not worth the $60, get it used or in the sales.    … Expand
  6. Blacqout
    Sep 16, 2015
    8
    More movie than game. I felt like a director rather than any of the eight controllable characters, however this is no bad thing in the slasher genre.

    Some may glean satisfaction from keeping the party alive through the tense, terrifying night in the mountains, but when things go wrong and people get bloody is when this experience is at its best. It's also nice that the collectible    More movie than game. I felt like a director rather than any of the eight controllable characters, however this is no bad thing in the slasher genre.

    Some may glean satisfaction from keeping the party alive through the tense, terrifying night in the mountains, but when things go wrong and people get bloody is when this experience is at its best.

    It's also nice that the collectible clues and the game's chain of logic make sense, a rarity in this sort of game, and there is a definite sense of putting the mystery together piece by piece as the story progresses.    … Expand
  7. NewYorkIsMinez
    Sep 14, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Contains spoilers

    Premise:
    A group of young college students (aged late teens) travel to a cabin one winter which happens to be in the middle of nowhere, no electricity, but plenty of candles and a hot steaming bath filled with cucumber melon salt. The evening does not proceed as expected and ends with the disappearance of two twin sisters. To try to move forward in their grieving, the group decide to get together the following year in the same cabin. Unfortunately for them, this trip will quickly turn into a nightmare. The choices you select will have a weight on the outcome of the scenario.

    So I have played it and I must say and I didn't have the highest expectations for it. The marketing is exactly how it turned out but it's not the route I would have taken for the game. I think something more ballsier and I am talking about the short QTEs thrown in, surveying the environment, exploration, character development. All these things that make it what it is: An interactive movie - It is formulaic in a lot of ways, and it still felt like that same T.V slasher-cheese fest formula we are used to.

    Let's talk about the good things: multiplayer engagement - playing the game is best played cooperatively imo. Someone assumes the controller and there is hot seat rotation. As you progress, so does shouting unanimously and voting between the choices that appear as a group - creating an atmosphere of participation and engagement that works well with the survival horror themes the developers have geared it towards - rotating around eight playable ensemble characters throughout the game.

    Now about the gripes and things: as the characters are introduced in the beginning, I could not help but feel this showcase of friendship seems forced and not genuine and random. I don't buy it. It is as if the dialogue is the same kind of quirky dialogue and the voice of one strong writer buried under others. Character archetypes and narrative writing mashed together to create this friendship circle. Yet somehow, none of the characters really share many compatible social traits borne of real emotion for one another. Seldom there are some really great concepts going on for the characters but they never really develop. It doesn't help that the mo-capped actors' ages range larger than their in-game counterparts, but the script and dialogue for me personally is not there.

    Also - WTF - most of the characters have a tendency of scaring each other, verbally abusing one another, screaming. Both rather funny and deeply unnerving; perfectly calm one minute and then melodramatic. There is a good amount of tension but for goodness sake. The quirks are no substitute for actual character traits. These jump-scares combined with cheesy line reading, the game is reminiscent of slasher films: Cabin in the Woods, Saw, Scream, but I mean like we are reacquainted with some of the most obvious recycled tropes going. But it does not really commit to one of these films and is fun mess overall.

    There are romances and couplets happening too - the story follows a simple pattern based on this idea might look as follows: the storyline cuts between two characters at a time, most of the time, once the party are split. There's even friendship mechanics in the menu options with metres and emotions..., But for the most part this feature feels unpolished, cosmetic and filler - not really offering much to the gameplay. There is no real emotional core, no real development, nothing to learn from it. What is going on.

    The main girl character, Samantha (Hayden Panettiere) and the main guy character, Michael (Brett Dalton) develop interestingly. More so Emily who after giving the best worst manner of first impression I can remember in a long time becomes tolerable later on and centre of some cool QTEs. We all fall on hard-times I suppose.

    Seeing as how this is an movie blanketed as an interactive game, what really delineates from one another is the linear interactive progression with slapped-on, adrenaline pulsing QTEs. But the player-controller mechanics themselves are not particularly varied. Sprinkled throughout and repetitive in form.

    What's really bizarre is the reveal of "the stranger", aka Flamethrower man. What are you trying to do with this character. In the middle of nowhere we actually have this really cool guy. Something happens to him later on... he's managed to survive this crap. We want to invest time in him (because he's not a college student and has shifted in some power-control). It's kind of embarrassing for him... I feel bad for him... Yeah.

    In summary, this game is very weird in a likeable way but not in a way I would recommend it to someone who would play it alone. What I will say it is entirely watchable. The strength lies in the conceptual framework of group-play and bawling at the cheesy tensions it provides through to the very end.    … Expand
  8. AbstractCat
    Sep 14, 2015
    8
    In my opinion, Until Dawn is an 8/10. In my opinion, Until Dawn is an 8/10. In my opinion, Until Dawn is an 8/10. In my opinion, Until Dawn is an 8/10.
  9. dp77777
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    It's really really enjoyable, and that's what a game should be. truth be told the acting is a lot better than most horror movies, especially hayden panetere and the swedish guy who played doctor hill. It's one of the best interactive games I've ever played and I've played most of them.
  10. leviathanarg
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    A great game. Congratulations to the developers.
    -Graphics-
    Simply amanzing. Great detail. Fixed cameras. Faces are so real (I was hesitant to buy this game because of the promotion poster- where teeth looked so into the uncanny valley- curious choice for a promotional poster). Scenarios are surreal. -Game play- I have played two different games with different profiles. It changes a lot    A great game. Congratulations to the developers.
    -Graphics-
    Simply amanzing. Great detail. Fixed cameras. Faces are so real (I was hesitant to buy this game because of the promotion poster- where teeth looked so into the uncanny valley- curious choice for a promotional poster). Scenarios are surreal.
    -Game play- I have played two different games with different profiles. It changes a lot according to your actions. Great replay value.
    -Length- World dimensions-
    The game lasts some 10 hours. No scenarios re-iterations to make it last longer. The world is BIG and created with great detail.
    -Gameplay-
    It is not a call of duty... if that is what you want, don't buy it. You have to make decisions all the way. Also have some reflexes for QTE. I love to see how the characters' profile changes after every decision. It is a very entertaining game. Scary. Compelling story.
    -Some remarks to IGN's review.--- The person that wrote that review must be a hater. This game is just great. I enjoyed it a lot. Good buy IMO.    … Expand
  11. angelooliveira
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    Very amazing! The story get you clued to the joystick. Its funny some things and you will feel like a movie where you can control most of the time. Of course, its not like and adventure game but more interactive then Beyond Two Souls. The story is better too.
  12. YoutubeTGW
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    VERY ENTERTAINING WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! FINALLY a game in 2015 that is completed and isn't buggy and broken. The story is your clichéd Group of unsupervised teenagers all alone in a cabin slasher film set up for the first half of the game, WHICH IS NOT BAD, but with that cliché it did make things EXTREMELY predictable especially if it comes to the second half of the game. The graphicsVERY ENTERTAINING WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! FINALLY a game in 2015 that is completed and isn't buggy and broken. The story is your clichéd Group of unsupervised teenagers all alone in a cabin slasher film set up for the first half of the game, WHICH IS NOT BAD, but with that cliché it did make things EXTREMELY predictable especially if it comes to the second half of the game. The graphics are amazing the animation well its motion capture which for the faces you can EASILY see how over exaggerated the actors had to make a facial expressions just so the motion capture can pick it up the characters faces are very over exaggerated when they're making a face or Winter speaking which is not that much of a turn off. The biggest irritation is the FIXED CAMERA ANGLES!!! Seriously this game what a been much better with an over the shoulder Cameraview like in resident evil six or like in project zer 2 Wii edition (fatal frame two Crimson butterfly Wii addition remake) but I can see how fixed camera angles are NECESSARY for when you find an item you need to look at for example when you're playing as Emily and you look in the mines. but for fixed camera angles throughout the whole game was kind of annoying when you want to look around see her every or see if you can find items where the item glowing was hard to see. The gameplay is mostly QET's which I don't see why game developers think "oh the stories extremely interesting and animation and the graphics are superb we can just have QET's for the ENTIRE game just because" I'm not saying the kitties are BAD it just makes do you think that they could've done more for the gameplay I understand games with cutie tease but BEAUTIFUL graphics in scenery you can usually tell where the budget goes to. I will forgive the 3Q ET gameplay just because I didn't see the trailer that made me think the gameplay would be otherwise. I really can't forgive the whole "fixed camera angles" I seriously had enough of that in the old DMC games. They seriously could have done it over the shoulder camera angles so you have the power to move the camera look around when you're holding the flashlight or any type of light source.… Expand
  13. DanielBentley
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    Still testing review system. Copy paste:

    It's not a masterpiece, but it's certainly way above average. I can only see three reasons for someone giving it less than 7: watched a video and didn't like it/Sony hater, dislikes horror experiences, extreme loathe to QTEs.
  14. Ordy
    Sep 10, 2015
    5
    Not overly impressed by this game but will give it more of a go to see if it gets better...
    Really dont expect much after everything thats on the PS4 so far though. PC gaming looks far better and a lot more actual quality games so far.
  15. tigerfan814
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    Simply put: One of the best pure horror games (verbatim) on current gen hardware. I was genuinely scared for the 9 hours this took me. And I truly felt like my decisions really mattered in the grand scheme of things. One of the PS4 truly must haves for horror fans. I feel Quantic Dreams finally may have hit their stride.

    Pros: +Fantastic atmosphere +Great, yet subtle, soundtrack ( I    Simply put: One of the best pure horror games (verbatim) on current gen hardware. I was genuinely scared for the 9 hours this took me. And I truly felt like my decisions really mattered in the grand scheme of things. One of the PS4 truly must haves for horror fans. I feel Quantic Dreams finally may have hit their stride.

    Pros:
    +Fantastic atmosphere
    +Great, yet subtle, soundtrack ( I love Danny Graves)
    +Great acting and voice over work
    +Superb twist
    +Awesome effects
    +/- Not a lot time to catch you breath after chapter 3
    +/- Once you make a decision, that's it. Your stuck with it. (so trad lightly) :)

    Cons:
    - Minor frame rate issues on the rarest occasions    … Expand
  16. AlexandreGuima
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    It is a spectacular game, full of scares, you feel inside a horror film in which you can control some situations, graphic and fabulous history, should do more games this type of platform, and of course with many more hours of play.
  17. 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
  18. windybey
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    Waiting over a year for this game to be released i had high expectations on a game i felt would ultimately fall short and leave me disappointed.
    Boy was i wrong! The graphics and visuals are truly stunning, immersing you into the game from the very start. Beautifully crafted scenery, facial recognition, lighting and textures all add to the game and make it feel like you're in a movie.    Waiting over a year for this game to be released i had high expectations on a game i felt would ultimately fall short and leave me disappointed.
    Boy was i wrong! The graphics and visuals are truly stunning, immersing you into the game from the very start. Beautifully crafted scenery, facial recognition, lighting and textures all add to the game and make it feel like you're in a movie.
    The character played by Hayden Panettiere is lifelike, the movement, the voice, the facial expressions. If you were a fan of heroes, you'll know what i mean.
    The game sets on you a path where, in honesty you are on rails following the story through to its completion. Every chapter has decisions and events where you choose the destiny of certain characters. This make it immersive and i have fully enjoyed every minute I've spent.
    Its scary, jumpy and leaves you wondering when the next twist int he plot will happen. Each 'jump scare' moment it recorded and you can watch back as you literally jump out of your chair.
    Overall the game is amazing, id not change anything and also look forward to see if the do a Morpheus edition.
    Highly recommended    … Expand
  19. justdoit
    Sep 8, 2015
    8
    It has some weird animations and framerate issues, but everything else is a-ok
    Plot twist(s) are kind of lazy though, they could have gone a bit more creative with it
  20. Sceptic
    Sep 7, 2015
    7
    I really enjoyed Until Dawn.Although any story twists and shocks barely raised an eyebrow on this horror veteran.As an interactive movie,it's a great success,but as a video game it is less successful.It really needed more meaningful interaction besides QTE and conversation choices.Sadly,all of the characters were dull and predictable,though it was hard to dislike Sam and Emily wasI really enjoyed Until Dawn.Although any story twists and shocks barely raised an eyebrow on this horror veteran.As an interactive movie,it's a great success,but as a video game it is less successful.It really needed more meaningful interaction besides QTE and conversation choices.Sadly,all of the characters were dull and predictable,though it was hard to dislike Sam and Emily was obviously designed to be despised by every player( Just die you b**ch) .Still,it deserves a better sequel with better writing that doesn't treat it's audience like foolish horror amateurs...… Expand
  21. BenQ1110
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    Amazing!!!! I hadn't expected such a great game and for me it's one of the best this year for now. This game has something many other blockbusters doesn't have, amazing ambiance. What is unique is fanatastic plot, characters, music themes and finally adequate LENGTH ( lesson for the Order 1886)!!! Perfect!! I'm really looking forward to other games from this studio/team.
  22. partyintheback
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    Until Dawn was s massive surprise for me. I was really impressed with the quality of the graphics, the amount of depth put into the story and characters, and how gripping the game was from beginning to end.

    I would recommend this game to just about anyone looking for a new game to play.
  23. ps4info
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    Der interaktive Teenie-Horror-Titel "UNTIL DAWN" kann überzeugen, mit seiner sehr guten und spannenden Geschichte. Das Gameplay geht sehr flüssig von Hand und macht auch noch nach längerer Zeit einen guten Eindruck, obwohl es in diesem Punkt nichts neues bietet. Die Grafik wurde Eindrucksvoll umgesetzt und bietet auf der PlayStation 4 einen Top Next-Gen-Horror-Titel. Der klassischeDer interaktive Teenie-Horror-Titel "UNTIL DAWN" kann überzeugen, mit seiner sehr guten und spannenden Geschichte. Das Gameplay geht sehr flüssig von Hand und macht auch noch nach längerer Zeit einen guten Eindruck, obwohl es in diesem Punkt nichts neues bietet. Die Grafik wurde Eindrucksvoll umgesetzt und bietet auf der PlayStation 4 einen Top Next-Gen-Horror-Titel. Der klassische Horrorfilm-Sound von "UNTIL DAWN" überzeugt mit einer spannenden Atmosphäre, obwohl die deutsche Synchronisation zum Bild manchmal Asynchrone läuft. Zusätzlich spannend wird das Spielgeschehen durch den Schmetterlingseffekt und somit ist jede Entscheidung die ihr trifft endgültig. Es gibt keine zweite Chance, keine Checkpoints und kein Neuladen von Speicherständen wie auch im echten Leben. "UNTIL DAWN" ist ein Horror-Titel der sich sehen lassen kann und fast in allen Punkte überzeugt. Der Titel hat eine Spiellänge von knapp 7 bis 8 Stunden, je nachdem wie ihr euch entscheidet und der Wiederspielwert wird bei diesem Horror-Drama ganz groß geschrieben.
    Ganze Review
    http://www.ps4info.de/review-until-dawn-leben-oder-sterben-du-entscheidest-interaktives-horror-drama-mit-starbesetzung/    … Expand
  24. lizpie
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    This game was awesome! No criticism from me - the story, gameplay, graphics, mechanics, acting, suspense - everything rocked! It was like playing a series - it even recapped what happened in the previous chapters. I also love how it recorded your reaction via the camera in the scary scenes. Well done to the development team of this game!
  25. wadehatfield25
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    I found it hold a lot of enjoyment and throwbacks to classic horror films. The characters and story are very immersive along with the gameplay, which surprisely has a lot more than given credit of being an "interactive movie" I definitely recommended it to all horror fans
  26. Ed_
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    What a gorgeous and enjoyable game!

    I never liked horror movies or games, but after I played with Alan Wake I was really open to this game, even if it's a lot different. Pros: -graphics: it's just enthralling, the moves, faces, expressions: top-notch -gameplay: enjoyable, frightening, you worry and fear what to do next in order not to kill your favorite characters, easy to control    What a gorgeous and enjoyable game!

    I never liked horror movies or games, but after I played with Alan Wake I was really open to this game, even if it's a lot different.

    Pros:
    -graphics: it's just enthralling, the moves, faces, expressions: top-notch
    -gameplay: enjoyable, frightening, you worry and fear what to do next in order not to kill your favorite characters, easy to control and play
    -characters: great actors (they can really give back all types of behavior)
    -sounds, music: just as scary as the gameplay but at some places it could have been frightening
    -story: I just like it (I don't want to say a lot about it), for me it's 10/10

    Cons.:
    -replayability value is not much, you have a main story and it changes very little with making different decisions (btw: on my second gameplay I killed the two **** of the game: Jessica and Emily; and a third person but if you play it you'll know whom I killed only to be merciful)

    All in all, it's a fantastic game. If you haven't tried it yet, buy it and play it and support the creators because they deserve it!    … Expand
  27. 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!
  28. SystemGamerDJ
    Sep 6, 2015
    7
    Je ne peux pas appeler "Until Dawn" un jeu, mais plus un film interactif.
    Mais pourquoi un 7/10 ? La durée de vie est très courte si on veut rusher le "film" et rajouter peut-être une ou deux heures pour trouver tous les indices et les totems. Il est également très mal optimiser pour la "PS4", des chutes de framrate qui peuvent descendre parfois à 20 FPS. Le "film" ne fait pas très peur,    Je ne peux pas appeler "Until Dawn" un jeu, mais plus un film interactif.
    Mais pourquoi un 7/10 ? La durée de vie est très courte si on veut rusher le "film" et rajouter peut-être une ou deux heures pour trouver tous les indices et les totems. Il est également très mal optimiser pour la "PS4", des chutes de framrate qui peuvent descendre parfois à 20 FPS. Le "film" ne fait pas très peur, on peut prévoir ce qui va se passer dans certaine scène. Des voix VF qui sont moyens, la VO est bien mieux. Et beaucoup d'éléments scriptés.
    Je viens de dire que des points négatifs, et maintenant les points forts du jeu ! Nous ne pouvons pas nier que les graphismes sont très bien même excellent comme l'ambiance.. Grâce aux choix qu'on a fait, les fins sont à chaque fois alternatif comme dans "Heavy Rain" et "Beyond: Two Souls" et un scénario qui est bien pensée.    … Expand
  29. TixyLix
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    The best game on the PS4 that will define the genre!

    Lots of attempts at this style of adventure game have become before, we've had Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls, but they've all failed for the most part. Until Dawn is the first one to really nail it and I think it's setting the standard and we'll see many more of these come in the future. Gears of War did it for third person games,    The best game on the PS4 that will define the genre!

    Lots of attempts at this style of adventure game have become before, we've had Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls, but they've all failed for the most part. Until Dawn is the first one to really nail it and I think it's setting the standard and we'll see many more of these come in the future. Gears of War did it for third person games, COD for first person shooters (for better or worse) and now Until Dawn for this style of adventure game.

    My only gripe is that I wish we'd see a return of puzzles and dialogue options. I would like a bit more of the point and click adventure game (such as Monkey Island) to creep in.    … Expand
  30. JaysonsRage
    Sep 5, 2015
    3
    Story. Cliche orgy! All the tropes! No direction!
    Story: 2
    Audio. Excellently crafted, aside from spoiling potential jump scares Audio: 8 Graphics. Almost mindblowing. Almost. Graphics: 9 Atmosphere. Incredible setting but constantly breaks its own immersion. Atmosphere: 6 Gameplay. I.. Just.. No. TERRIBLE control. Gameplay: 3 Replayability and Content. If this game was    Story. Cliche orgy! All the tropes! No direction!
    Story: 2

    Audio. Excellently crafted, aside from spoiling potential jump scares
    Audio: 8

    Graphics. Almost mindblowing. Almost.
    Graphics: 9

    Atmosphere. Incredible setting but constantly breaks its own immersion.
    Atmosphere: 6

    Gameplay. I.. Just.. No. TERRIBLE control.
    Gameplay: 3

    Replayability and Content. If this game was actually any good, it’d have replay value.
    Replayability/Content: 3

    Jayson’s Judgement is
    3 out of 10. Go back to making PlayStation Move games, Supermassive. Leave the survival horror to people who actually know what they are doing. Go play Heavy Rain. For all of it’s faults, Until Dawn in 20 times worse.    … Expand
  31. 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
  32. Ghoster
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game every horror movie fan should play. It start as Cabin in the woods style, continue with elements of Saw and finish inspired with Descent movies. There is a lot of influence with good horror titles which only fan would understand. Story is good and player have influence in story progress. Little bad is that there is not a lot of puzzles but Telltale started with that kind of games which obviously people like. Personally, I would like gameplay more like Heavy rain, but even like this game is awesome horror fan experience for few playthroughs.… Expand
  33. bernardrossouw
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    What an awesome game! Finally a horror with an amazing cast, great story and choices that actually make a difference. Definitely one of the best games I've played and a massive step in the right direction.
  34. RavensCrime
    Sep 5, 2015
    8
    As someone who loves these Quantic Dream/Interactive Movie type games, and a fan of everything horror, my time with Until Dawn was a blast.
    This game is true Horror, not like most games these dames, which are basically very gory shooters. The only downsides this Game has are that its a bit overpriced, only having a running time of 6-7 Hours and it is part of a pretty niche genre.
    But it    As someone who loves these Quantic Dream/Interactive Movie type games, and a fan of everything horror, my time with Until Dawn was a blast.
    This game is true Horror, not like most games these dames, which are basically very gory shooters. The only downsides this Game has are that its a bit overpriced, only having a running time of 6-7 Hours and it is part of a pretty niche genre.
    But it is one of the only games I started again right after I finished it, so that has to count for something, right?    … Expand
  35. TONIEMCEE
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    It's a 10. Not because of its mechanics, it's because of the way the entire game it's built. You feel like god in a movie, you can make them do stupid stuff or play safe and clever. I finished twice, and i want to do it a few more times to see what else can i do or how many endings i could find. You don't play a lot, it's QTE+exploration but is intense and fun.

    Must buy, specially if    It's a 10. Not because of its mechanics, it's because of the way the entire game it's built. You feel like god in a movie, you can make them do stupid stuff or play safe and clever. I finished twice, and i want to do it a few more times to see what else can i do or how many endings i could find. You don't play a lot, it's QTE+exploration but is intense and fun.

    Must buy, specially if you play with your GF or BF who is not that much into video games.    … Expand
  36. Netrix05
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    Very good game, the story is one of the best I saw I play this game from begin till the end without a break. For trophy hunters you can get the platin trophy really fast about 15 hours. Really nice game
  37. HelloWorld98
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    This game came out of nowhere. I love it! The graphics are amazing - excellent motion capture work. It has one of the best horror narratives I've seen in years.

    I'm lucky, my girlfriend likes relaxing with me and playing video games (Bloodborne was intense for the entire household ah ha). But if you're trying to spend a few good nights together, I'm sure anyone will be addicted to this    This game came out of nowhere. I love it! The graphics are amazing - excellent motion capture work. It has one of the best horror narratives I've seen in years.

    I'm lucky, my girlfriend likes relaxing with me and playing video games (Bloodborne was intense for the entire household ah ha). But if you're trying to spend a few good nights together, I'm sure anyone will be addicted to this game until it's finished (UNTIL DAWN). Not much gameplay here either so I had her steer about half of the game :)

    10/10 recommend.    … Expand
  38. wesker2012
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    One of the best horror games ever made! I've been waiting and waiting for a horror game like this one that harkens back to the old school horror camera angles. Everything is top notch in this game...characters, music, sound effects, plot, action, mystery, horror, etc. I wasn't expecting this game to be as scary as it was. I couldn't stop playing it until I beat it, it was so fun...beat itOne of the best horror games ever made! I've been waiting and waiting for a horror game like this one that harkens back to the old school horror camera angles. Everything is top notch in this game...characters, music, sound effects, plot, action, mystery, horror, etc. I wasn't expecting this game to be as scary as it was. I couldn't stop playing it until I beat it, it was so fun...beat it in 2 sittings...I think it could actually be the scariest and most fun horror game I have played and I've played a lot of horror videogames. From start to finish, the game has you hooked! Only negative that bugged me was...the walking was kinda slow and annoying to control sometimes..but the game was super successful as a horror game, so that negative can be overlooked looking at the overall package.… Expand
  39. Xyldan
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    An 8 out of 10 is a great score for a great game. It was very different from many games out at the moment, which is a very good thing. People who are worried about the QTE or the fact that it a interactive movie should know that it keeps you more engaged then most games out these days. I find that with a lot of games out at the moment i can be of Facebook while playing were as for untilAn 8 out of 10 is a great score for a great game. It was very different from many games out at the moment, which is a very good thing. People who are worried about the QTE or the fact that it a interactive movie should know that it keeps you more engaged then most games out these days. I find that with a lot of games out at the moment i can be of Facebook while playing were as for until dawn my eyes were glued to the screen for the entire 9 hours of a great story. If you're worried about the price or gameplay wait until it come down in price but definitely a game to play for the future.… Expand
  40. darkwings13
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    This was a really fun and scary game to play. I will go over Until Dawn through some main points.

    Setting: It provided a dark, creepy, nerve wracking setting with the mines, to an equally tense and foreboding atmosphere of a comfy lodge to an empty dismal one. The forest itself seems to swallow you whole at times. There were plenty of items to bring the deathly stillness and ominous    This was a really fun and scary game to play. I will go over Until Dawn through some main points.

    Setting: It provided a dark, creepy, nerve wracking setting with the mines, to an equally tense and foreboding atmosphere of a comfy lodge to an empty dismal one. The forest itself seems to swallow you whole at times. There were plenty of items to bring the deathly stillness and ominous feelings to a higher level. Everything from skulls, dried blood, broken furniture, rusty saws, creepy paintings, high stairways and enhanced this. Whenver I had to walk around, my eyes were constantly roaming around, trying to see through the darkness or determine whether a chair was a dead body or something.

    Characters: There was a good variety of all sorts of personalities in the cast. You'll hate some, you'll love some. All I can simply say here, is that the characters had depths, their dialogues with each other felt very real and they were relatable. I liked everyone personally except for Emily lol. But kudos to the voice actress and scriptwriter for succeeding in making her be so disliked.

    Sounds: Creepy and dark background music, accompanied by screechings really tickles the hair on one's neck. It was fantastic. I also like the music that played on Jessica's cell. The sounds of crunching feet in the snow and other movements were also very accurate, and helped alot with immersion.

    Story: Without spoiling, I'll say the story was pretty crazy (in a good way) and it really hooked me to keep playing. You're constantly going forward in hopes of surviving, but there's also a secondary curiosity on what the hell is actually happening. The game provides good detailed clues to push the story forward and it really shows how the past affects the future. I enjoyed it immensely, though I wish we got to play certain characters alittle more. We know too much about some, like Mike, and not enough for characters like Matt for example.

    Shortcoming: It'd be nice to able to run. Like seriously. If my loved one was in peril, I'm not gonna walk around like I'm taking a stroll. Secondly, already mentioned, having more equal playtimes with all the characters would be niced. Being able to explore Josh's head more was very desired. The character's relationship bars also needed to play a bigger role in the game. Also, the jumpscares were alittle overplayed in the game.

    Overall, I would definitely recommend this game to fans of the horror genre. It's entertaining, very human, suspenseful and very enjoyable to play.    … Expand
  41. Jacen1023
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    I wasn't too sure I wanted to pick up Until Dawn brand new at $60. After playing through it once in 2 sessions I'm glad I did. The moment I finished Until Dawn I immediately started a new game to go back and see if I could save those I was unable to.
    I'm not one for survival horror, during my time with Until Dawn I felt helpless the whole time. QTE and choices aside I felt helpless,    I wasn't too sure I wanted to pick up Until Dawn brand new at $60. After playing through it once in 2 sessions I'm glad I did. The moment I finished Until Dawn I immediately started a new game to go back and see if I could save those I was unable to.
    I'm not one for survival horror, during my time with Until Dawn I felt helpless the whole time. QTE and choices aside I felt helpless, knowing that these people's lives are in your hands and there's no re-spawning made me stop and really think about what I was going to do. I paused the game on multiple occasions so I could weigh the options placed before me.
    I set out trying my hardest to ensure the friends survived even the ones I didn't like (Emily). Knowing that something as simple as using an item at the wrong time or not completing a QTE fast enough made there chances of survival lower or in some instances non existent was really tough on me.
    In the end I loved Until Dawn, the butterfly effect had real ramifications, the characters had depth (even though they were based off 80s campy tropes), the voice acting was top notch and the story was engaging. However, that had left turn 3/4 of the way through was very jarring and that's really what caused me to give this game on 8.    … Expand
  42. cartman69_er
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    Its more movie than game , horror genre is probably good for this style of game. Its confusing at first but with the butterfly effect you are glued to the screen to see what happens next. Will probable play one more time to see a different ending .
  43. Youngybhoy1988
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    I'm only about 4 hours in so far but have to say i'm really impressed, until dawn is basically a horror movie that you can play, closest comparison i have is a mix of walking dead, heavy rain and silent hill, the game looks beautiful, has eerie music, good voice acting and just a constant feeling of dread leaving you nervous to walk round any corner in fear of its many jump scares, if youI'm only about 4 hours in so far but have to say i'm really impressed, until dawn is basically a horror movie that you can play, closest comparison i have is a mix of walking dead, heavy rain and silent hill, the game looks beautiful, has eerie music, good voice acting and just a constant feeling of dread leaving you nervous to walk round any corner in fear of its many jump scares, if you like horror then this is a great game to play by yourself, at night, lights off headphones in and just enjoy the experience… Expand
  44. KyoYagami
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    I’m gonna get this out of the way. Until Dawn is very fun to play. It may have its flaws, but I can’t stop enjoying myself from playing it. Here’s the best part, I hate horror movies so bad because I don’t like the scare factor or jump scares that are plenty for the horror junkies (medical reasons. Cough). And here I am, laughing like an idiot when those moments happen.

    A year    I’m gonna get this out of the way. Until Dawn is very fun to play. It may have its flaws, but I can’t stop enjoying myself from playing it. Here’s the best part, I hate horror movies so bad because I don’t like the scare factor or jump scares that are plenty for the horror junkies (medical reasons. Cough). And here I am, laughing like an idiot when those moments happen.

    A year after the disappearance of twin sisters at a mysterious cabin on the hill, 8 high school students get back together for a reunion at the request of Josh, the brother of the twins. Upon their arrival, weird things begin happening to them and it’s up to you as the player to try and get all 8 of them alive (it’s possible). Or not.

    The game’s basic premise is to give you the director’s seat of a B movie grade horror slasher flick. Complete with corny cheesy lines that you can expect from those kind of movies. Based on what you do with all 8 characters, they live or die, despite how they will emerge at the end of the game.

    Why I find this game so fun is how great it feels to be in the directors seat. You have total control of who lives and who dies. In words, this won’t feel much. But this power is best demonstrated in a room full of people showing them how you want the fates of the characters to be like. Hate Jessica as much as I do? Let her get abducted and then walk as slowly as you can to try and save her. The same concept can be applied to other characters as well like, leading them to weird kind of areas that are bound to give you something to be afraid of.

    And boy the jump scares are funny.

    The game employs common jump scares that you can expect. And when they do happen, I can’t believe how I feel rewarded for guessing them right. In fact, characters that I have invested in that I want them dead in specific moments, feels satisfying as heck! I agree it’s psychotic that I want these people to live or die, but that’s the beauty of the directors seat!

    Another interesting option in the game is that it wants to know what you are scared off. Based on what are you afraid of, the game will change its surrounding and effects based on what you have chosen. If you are afraid of gore, there will be tons of blood and guts ready to be spilled. But if say you hate needles, it will keep showing u pointy objects. It’s a very nice feat in my opinion and slightly enhances the fear factor. The much talked about “Butterfly Effect” is a good way of branching storylines that depending on the choices you make, changes how the ending of the character can be (whether lives or dies, with cloth or not). This may take some of the thrill of not being able to back track in the game away, but makes every choice a lot more of interesting to decide on.

    Technically, I can’t avoid complaining about the frame rate. This game is gorgeous, but the frame rate dips are a bother. In fact, there are moments in the game that i felt could have been improved, like shorter explorations that gets me to the next scene. Walking faster doesn’t seem that fast either. Controls, whether motion or stick based, could use more polish as well. Animations are… a hit and miss. Sometimes, the motion capture is good. Other times, they look like they were made in the 90s. Some facial expressions are even scarier than the jump scares!

    It’s weird for me to say that this is a great party game for you to play. But when I was younger, I remember being a part of Resident Evil 2 playthrough party, and the screams coming from everyone were euphoric. Until Dawn has been successful in giving me that good old feeling of a good horror game, despite its immediate flaws. Remember, play with a room full of people, lights off, and let the fun filled horror begin!    … Expand
  45. Patrickc9330
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Stylish and utterly engrossing. The characterisation, storyline and atmosphere are top notch. Unlike anything have played . Loved it. Plus u usually for a game I thought about it for days afterward
  46. chr1so
    Sep 2, 2015
    7
    Basically an interactive movie. The gameplay consists of some quick time events. That's it. Very similar to tell-tale games.
    Personally it wasn't that scary, not like Outlast anyway. My wife tho, she crapped herself, but still loved watching me play, and wanted me to start again right after finishing the game.
    So depends what your cup of tea is. For me it was a bit meh
  47. samaniz93
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    great graphics is just a small positive thing about this game
    the main thing I loved about it is the story and how you will like the characters from the first
    very thrilling and amazing to follow till the last,like a good movie which is controlled by you and your decisions although the meta score says it is not great but I honestly recommend it,you may fall in love with this game,just    great graphics is just a small positive thing about this game
    the main thing I loved about it is the story and how you will like the characters from the first
    very thrilling and amazing to follow till the last,like a good movie which is controlled by you and your decisions
    although the meta score says it is not great
    but I honestly recommend it,you may fall in love with this game,just like I did, try for yourself    … Expand
  48. LoboMenares
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    A great horror graphic adventure. Its like a movie that runs 6 to 8 hours, you have eight characters and with your decisions some live and some die. Its a lot like Heavy Rain, not as good, but it has a great story and impressive graphics. Its better than Beyond 2 souls, so if you like that, this is way better.
    If you like slasher horror films and graphic adventures, then you will love Until Dawn.
  49. atss
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    + acting and dialogue
    + visuals and audio-world
    + addictive(couldn't stop playing)
    + concept (some drama >>> just action)

    - mostly predictable jump-scares(funny instead of startling)
  50. jakeman25
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    What was that? Something in the woods? - Until dawn instills fear and creates tension with an awesome cast beautiful graphics and a sound track to rival some of the best horror movies. The atmosphere is incredible, though if you have a problem with gore I suggest looking else where for your gaming fix because this has some scenes that will make you squirm, think saw and your close. TheWhat was that? Something in the woods? - Until dawn instills fear and creates tension with an awesome cast beautiful graphics and a sound track to rival some of the best horror movies. The atmosphere is incredible, though if you have a problem with gore I suggest looking else where for your gaming fix because this has some scenes that will make you squirm, think saw and your close. The butterfly effect system is great and the story is awesome. One of my favorite PS4 games right now. My wife and I love to play it together at night... 10/10… Expand
  51. paladin9
    Sep 1, 2015
    4
    This game is more of a 30 dollar type game chessey horror movie with bad dialog and more qte then I like. This game should have been a digital download why waste money on a print version. About 7 hiurs of game play then what trade in for half of what ypu paided for it.
  52. N-zem
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    very good
    Oh My god the best game of this last ten years
    thank you very much
    don't be trikked by Bad critiks and rate. they come from fanboys who are desesperate of their Xbox
  53. PortugueseBeast
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Óne of the best Horror Games I have played and I am going to tell here a few reasons. The first is that I loved the graphics they were amazing, and second the cliches were amazing.
  54. Here4aMoment
    Sep 1, 2015
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Save yourself the time and money and watch it on Twtich or Youtube if you must see it at all. This game has a lot more flaws than pros. The story is predictable to a fault and the graphics seem good until you realize they hide all the bad textures and environments behind shadows or in fog. The vast majority of the cast is absurdly unintelligent and greatly unlikable. One character bragged about their intellect just to [spoiler? start] end up hiding behind a wall full of holes while holding a lit torch [spoiler? end] and decisions like that are rampant throughout. The setup is stereotypical in almost every way and it only gets more ridiculous towards the end of the game. [Spoiler start] The game begins like most 80s-90s horror movies in which a group of unintelligent teens gather together on a mountain top where a killer begins picking them off one by one, until you get into the final chapters and [major spoiler] find out there's no killer at all-- no, it's more preposterous than that, it's actually a monster that's killing them. That's right, from one stereotypical movie trope to another. [spoilers end] The game makes you believe your choices ultimately matter, that they effect major events, when they just simply don't. Whether you like it or not you definitely won't play it again any time soon after beating it. Once you see how it plays out for you, you're not going to want to play again and again to see what other endings or choices do to "change" the way things go.… Expand
  55. Fricke88
    Sep 1, 2015
    1
    It's really not worth your time unless you're really into teenie horror stories. As something that can be played through in one evening, I'd suggest you rather rent it.
  56. EduardoMeyer
    Sep 1, 2015
    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. Its is, however, a very shortUntil 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. Its is, however, a very short game, but that flaw is compensated by the high replay value the game has.… Expand
  57. TyphoonHamster
    Sep 1, 2015
    7
    This game had great graphics, a pretty interesting plot, and kept me cringing everytime I made a decision. I kept asking myself, "Did I just send that character to murderville?". Overall, I had a great time with it. If you are not a fan of games like Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls, then you will probably hate this game. It has a lot of slow gameplay where you just explore theThis game had great graphics, a pretty interesting plot, and kept me cringing everytime I made a decision. I kept asking myself, "Did I just send that character to murderville?". Overall, I had a great time with it. If you are not a fan of games like Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls, then you will probably hate this game. It has a lot of slow gameplay where you just explore the environment and look for clues. However, if you do enjoy those types of games then this will give you an entertaining way to spend the evening. Even-though anyone can die in the game I feel that the replay value is still not too high. Once the big twist is revealed it just seems like who dies and who doesn't is not too important; it seems like the end result is roughly the same regardless due to the nature of the plot. Replay value isn't the purpose if you are in it for a pretty good story that plays out like an old school slasher flick and that is what I was playing it for so....mission accomplished!… Expand
  58. JayLightBar
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Welcome to the wonderful world of Cliche horror gone interactive. Until Dawn is perhaps David Cages final big bre-...wait, this isn't a David Cage game? Heh... terribly tasty. Anyways, I love this game to death and back. With a humorous yet intense story, a cheesy nature that is taking itself way to seriously, and visuals and sound design needed to make a good horror game great, Until DawnWelcome to the wonderful world of Cliche horror gone interactive. Until Dawn is perhaps David Cages final big bre-...wait, this isn't a David Cage game? Heh... terribly tasty. Anyways, I love this game to death and back. With a humorous yet intense story, a cheesy nature that is taking itself way to seriously, and visuals and sound design needed to make a good horror game great, Until Dawn will be one of the best experiences from the gaming industry this year, and perhaps, for a few years to come.… Expand
  59. AldmeriDominion
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    PROS: Great cast, great writing, great acting, fantastic characters, believable world, great score
    CONS: Framerate, questionable audio at times, Few and far between janky animations.9.5
  60. KarstonMarston
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    Its not a game, its not a movie, its an important step forward for coherent interactive story experiences. Twisted narrative, surprises, and the chance to feel you can fail thrives the excitement.

    One might wish to explore more, solving real riddles or have more than quicktime events, but you don't play it for the game, you play it because its the 21st century and horror movies as we    Its not a game, its not a movie, its an important step forward for coherent interactive story experiences. Twisted narrative, surprises, and the chance to feel you can fail thrives the excitement.

    One might wish to explore more, solving real riddles or have more than quicktime events, but you don't play it for the game, you play it because its the 21st century and horror movies as we knew them are outdated. THIS ist the new way of genre entertainment for the next generation.    … Expand
  61. Eslamoov
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    An amazing Interactive game with awesome atmosphere and breathtaking visuals and good story with so many different endings, and thanks to the butterfly effect the line between what's right and wrong becomes unnoticeable, in the end it all comes to you and how you want to play the game.
    It's worth the buy imo
  62. michaelg2014
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Stay with the horror games,liked the elments in horror films and video games.it's cool.like friday the 13th movies as well as halloween flims on syfi,the best zobie game is dying light or dead island 2
  63. ChuckDee33
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    Quick comments- PROS amazing atmosphere, leading edge graphics, mocap work is really good, most characters are interesting, you will develop your favs and feel bad about some things that happen to them, nice choice system with cause and effect ripples, fun quick times, no real load screens (huge plus imho), good replay value with multiple possible endings.
    CONS motion sensor controls are    Quick comments- PROS amazing atmosphere, leading edge graphics, mocap work is really good, most characters are interesting, you will develop your favs and feel bad about some things that happen to them, nice choice system with cause and effect ripples, fun quick times, no real load screens (huge plus imho), good replay value with multiple possible endings.
    CONS motion sensor controls are a little wonky, some choices don't make any real difference, over-reliance on jump scares.

    I applauded UD for not trying to hide what it is and not trying to be more than that. It's entertaining and made me want to keep playing. It's a relatively simple game to play but how a game makes you feel is more important imho. Even my gf asked me to play it (with the light on)... do you know how many times she's asked me to play a game? It's not many times I can tell you. I'd say if you don't mind slower paced, story based games and like horror/suspense then you should definitely pick this up. It's different and production values alone are worth it.    … Expand
  64. Tyree09
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    Until Dawn is one of those games that you have to see/play firsthand to really understand the hype (or maybe even lack thereof in this case). As a lover of horror movies, when I found out I could play through one, I was setting aside the cash months in advance to be sure I was ready for this gem when it came out.

    I wasn't disappointed. Until Dawn puts you in control of 8 friends who    Until Dawn is one of those games that you have to see/play firsthand to really understand the hype (or maybe even lack thereof in this case). As a lover of horror movies, when I found out I could play through one, I was setting aside the cash months in advance to be sure I was ready for this gem when it came out.

    I wasn't disappointed.

    Until Dawn puts you in control of 8 friends who reunite at a mountain retreat a year after a horrible event. These character range from the typical "geek", the prom queen/king archetype characters, the jock and the rationale girl who, in a typical horror movie, you would deem as the "final girl". The great thing about this game is that anyone can be the "final girl/guy" and any of them can die.

    And because this game is filled with characters that you will undoubtedly grow to like and some you will despise (yes, I had one in particular), it may be in your best interest to put your personal feelings aside because this game may tempt you to let some meet their fates, but in doing so can seriously impact the progression of the story.

    This game uses a Butterfly Effect system. Much like the horrible Ashton Kutcher movie, this means that choices you make as one character during one scene can impact that character later on either positively or negatively. But it can also have an impact on other characters in scenes later in the game. This, of course, makes the replay value that much higher. It will make you want to go back and play through again and make different choices to see the various outcomes. Beware though. This game constantly saves (almost like it's recording it as it you play). This means if something goes wrong, there is no reloading the last checkpoint in an attempt to do-over. If your favorite character meets their grisly fate, oh well. Better latch on to a new character and do your best to keep them alive.

    The story is pretty cliché in its execution. A bunch of crazy kids go to a mountain retreat to have what could be their last hoorah after a tragic event from the previous year left them all somber. Horror ensues, people die, love can blossom and stupid dialogue is spoken. The acting is decent, considering some of these people are relatively unknown, and some even outshine the more well-known actors (yes, Hayden Panettiere, you needed to do better in some scenes). The maniac stalking you wears a creepy mask and, of course, the game provides decent jump scares.

    As far as the actual action of the game, much of it involves walking and exploring the really graphically beautiful areas looking for clues as to who the madman is as well as why the events of the previous year took place. When real action takes place, it's mostly cinematic with you having to perform quick time events to keep the scene moving along. Beware, these buttons pop up in various areas of the screen and can be hard to see sometimes. A mess up doesn't always mean game over, luckily. But too many stumbles by character A, could lead to them not being able to rescue character B in time, just for an example. But if that happens, again, the game keeps moving. Shed a tear or even a smirk at that character's death and keep on trucking.

    The PS4 was a great console for this to be released on. The graphics are stunning. Using facial capture, the characters look just like their actor counterparts and the details are insane. Pause the game when playing a character and see what I mean. You can use the R analog stick to move their faces to get a good look at the details.

    Until Dawn is not a game everyone will enjoy. As a player, you take a backseat to most of the action which for some isn't what they look for in a game. But if you enjoy a good narrative and like to have a bit more control over said narrative, then this game is worth a try. Those people who enjoyed Heavy Rain a few years back and even Indigo Prophecy from a decade ago (I enjoyed both) will definitely love this game. And the horror factor, especially during the first play-through, will keep this game interesting. Since many won't be able to save every character during the first play-through, it can be a game that can be on constant rotation for months!    … Expand
  65. buc48
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    I don't care who you are or what kind of games you are into... You need to play this game! This is the best interactive experience I have ever had with a video game. People will say "Its just a movie", well trust me folks no movie will ever be able to match the immersion you are able to experience with Until Dawn. Sure it's clichéd and cheesy at times, but that was done on purpose.I don't care who you are or what kind of games you are into... You need to play this game! This is the best interactive experience I have ever had with a video game. People will say "Its just a movie", well trust me folks no movie will ever be able to match the immersion you are able to experience with Until Dawn. Sure it's clichéd and cheesy at times, but that was done on purpose. I've never been a fan of horror movies especially the cabin in the woods style dumb teenager horror movies, but that didn't stop me from loving the hell out of this game! I can't tell you how many times I made a decision that I immediately regretted because of the tension created by this game, but that just made me want to go back and replay those parts as soon as I finished the game. There is no way this game should get lower than an 8 or 9 score from anyone, but as for me this game gets a 10! No amount of knit-picking can get me to deduct any points from this game. Also my wife never plays or watches me play games and she watched me play this game from start to finish and loved it.… Expand
  66. 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
  67. Honelith
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    I don't own a PS4, I'm not a fan of Sony but I watched someone play this game and I was left very impressed! A mishmash of horror, drama and thriller, this game has almost every kind of horror with it's mixture of popular movie themes but it's all executed with absolute panache! All its main characters can get killed or be saved with its butterfly effect game mechanic so replaying the gameI don't own a PS4, I'm not a fan of Sony but I watched someone play this game and I was left very impressed! A mishmash of horror, drama and thriller, this game has almost every kind of horror with it's mixture of popular movie themes but it's all executed with absolute panache! All its main characters can get killed or be saved with its butterfly effect game mechanic so replaying the game to see the different outcomes is a must. This game was pretty damn good, I really enoyed the 7-8 hour first time playthrough and would expect many more days of play seeing all the different paths in the game. Filled with good actors using face capture technology which was incredible to see, the whole game was interesting from beginning to end and the visuals were impressive. Peter Stormare was fantastically odd as always.

    The story hooks you in and there's no boring bits as it switches between the groups of friends often creating some tense viewing!

    Recommended!    … Expand
  68. valtorf
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    This is this by far the best horror experience out there, be it movie or a game, and one of the best interactive experiences overall. Graphics is out of this world. Yes, it's an evolution of Heavy Rain game mechanics, but UD is totally on a new level. I wish there would have been a sci-fi game of this quality.
  69. Zein
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Amazing in every single way! If you have a playStation 4, then you should absolutely play this game! Amazing graphics and really scary! The storyline is really clever and the atmosphere is creepy!
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. Lunar__Gaming
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    10/10
    Story is very well put together, and goes great with butterfly effect.
    Graphics are fantastic.
    Voice acting was excellent.
    Has high replay value.
  73. 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.
  74. JoshLuck1995
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    Huge surprise for me. never expected to like it as much as i did. Really love how the butterfly effect works, and how every decision does in fact affect the game. Highly recommend this.
  75. HGrimm23
    Aug 30, 2015
    5
    Until Dawn has some generalized charm through its overuse of horror films tropes, but because of this aspect it is also extremely predictable which came as a surprise considering the heavy marketing of being "choice" based.

    It is amusing to see it receive such praise for being a fantastic game, when you see that games such as Beyond Two Souls, and The Order 1886 were given such harsh    Until Dawn has some generalized charm through its overuse of horror films tropes, but because of this aspect it is also extremely predictable which came as a surprise considering the heavy marketing of being "choice" based.

    It is amusing to see it receive such praise for being a fantastic game, when you see that games such as Beyond Two Souls, and The Order 1886 were given such harsh reviews for doing almost identical things. Until Dawn is a walking simulator through and through with some quick-time events thrown into the mix so that it can claim to be a game rather than the film that it is.

    At least it looks good.    … Expand
  76. RedRice
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    The game is based on vital human decisions that should be made for the character in play within a short timeframe- gripping and intense, this decision-making process makes the player easily identify with the character, unless of course you purposely detach yourself from it. This is not how you play this game, or any game for that matter. The graphics are flawless, some forgivableThe game is based on vital human decisions that should be made for the character in play within a short timeframe- gripping and intense, this decision-making process makes the player easily identify with the character, unless of course you purposely detach yourself from it. This is not how you play this game, or any game for that matter. The graphics are flawless, some forgivable frame-rate drops, but a worthwhile distraction from our real life, mundane, day-to-day decisions.… Expand
  77. TheBeastInMe
    Aug 30, 2015
    7
    Sure, this can hardly be called a "video game" as that term has been defined over the last 30 years, but whatever the hell you call it, it was a wonderful experience. I know this because (1) I completed the game over the weekend and (2) my wife was as engaged in watching me play it as I was. As a (now) casual gamer married to a woman who hates video games these two things never happen. ISure, this can hardly be called a "video game" as that term has been defined over the last 30 years, but whatever the hell you call it, it was a wonderful experience. I know this because (1) I completed the game over the weekend and (2) my wife was as engaged in watching me play it as I was. As a (now) casual gamer married to a woman who hates video games these two things never happen. I suppose that says more about how this experience is not a video game than anything else, but video games are evolving and I suppose this will be a case study on that point.

    Unfortunately, the thing most likely to kill you in this otherwise tense experience are its first 2.5 hours. This part of the game just moved too slowly and the scares had no substance to them. As a fan of the horror genre, that “thing lurking in the shadows” can only turn out to be a harmless **** so many times before I stop taking you seriously. This isn’t to say that the scares should commence right out the gate, but too many false starts are what nearly caused me to put the controller down on this one forever. If the creators want to lull me into a false sense of security before unleashing the proverbial beast, I would appreciate it if they were quicker about it next time. This wouldn’t be so bad in a game where you can do more than walk at a snail’s pace, but with the exception of its set pieces, that’s really all you can do here. This has the effect of forcing you to endure 2-3 hours of slow, uneventful “gameplay” through the introductory chapters. I'm too damn busy to spend all that time doing nothing.

    Another gripe I had is that when you are in control of them, the players can never move faster than a slow amble. If you hold down the L1 button you go from moving at 1 mile per hour to moving at 1.2 miles per hour. However, the game rewards exploration, possibly more so than any game I have ever played. This sends mixed messages by encouraging you to check every corner of every environment, but also making it frustrating to walk your character's slow ass across the room. This frustration is exacerbated when the characters have to explore some of the larger locales. The experience would have been much better if you could at least jog. This would have allowed me to get through the game’s slower moments without sacrificing the tension I am sure the developers were trying to achieve with the whole walking thing. I’m left wondering why the creators of the game even gave you the option of “walking faster” by holding L1, when there was no meaningful difference in the character’s pace.

    Notwithstanding the above, there are many things I found in this game that I want to see in future video games. The setting is fantastic and the graphics are incredible. The game is just amazing to look at. I also appreciate how the choices you make have consequences that the game forces you to live with. The game is constantly saving, so if a decision you made results in a character’s death, or leaves the character without a weapon, you have to move forward with that. What made this feature so interesting is that the consequences of your decisions are not always readily apparent: sometimes the consequence of a decision you made much earlier in the game does not manifest itself until the game’s final chapters, when the **** really hits the fan. Another quality I found interesting is that the choices I made did not always turn out the way I would have expected.

    Despite what I am reading in other reviews: the story and characters are brilliant. Reviewers are complaining that the characters are one-dimensional stereotypes to which I say two things: (1) no, they aren’t really, and (2) so what? On that first point, the characters definitely start out as stereotypes, but they (and how you feel about them) will change based on the decisions you make. At one point early in the game, you rank the characters based on how you feel about them. Naturally, I made my choices based on the things I had observed up to that point. As the game progressed however, the way I felt about certain characters changed dramatically. I have never had an emotional attachment to video game characters quite like I did in this game. By the end of the game, each character was a byproduct of the decisions I had personally made. So, if you played the game and still think that the characters are stereotypes, then perhaps that says more about you than the characters themselves.

    Lastly, I prefer conventional video games where the interactivity aspect manifests itself more in the gameplay and less in player decisions. I hated Beyond Two Souls and the minute I learned that this game was going to be much like that gameplay-wise I was seriously off-put. In fact, I un-preordered Until Dawn and did not buy it. Instead, I rented it and I am damn glad I gave it a shot because when the developers address its issues in future games, I am looking forward to giving them my money.    … Expand
  78. Quink666
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    To sum this game up: WOW!

    If you like Teen slasher/horror movies and games like Heavy Rain i highly recommend this game to you. Its beatiful, scary and funny. You choices actually matter. The game takes about 8-10 hours your first playthrough. But it has alot of replayability since you choice matters => You decide who live who dies. Alot of people dont understand why you have    To sum this game up: WOW!

    If you like Teen slasher/horror movies and games like Heavy Rain i highly recommend this game to you.

    Its beatiful, scary and funny. You choices actually matter.

    The game takes about 8-10 hours your first playthrough. But it has alot of replayability since you choice matters => You decide who live who dies.

    Alot of people dont understand why you have the scenes with Dr Hill inbetween chapters but if you collect all collectables it will become clearer.

    I have never enjoyed a game this must on my second playthrough, thats says alot.

    My first 10/10 for current gen consoles.    … Expand
  79. JMARSseph
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    I purchased this game for the simple fact that my wife loves the horror movie genre. She isn't much of a gamer, but I thought this may be to her liking. I am shocked at how much I am enjoying this game. My rating probably started closer to a 6 to 7, but as I played more and got into the game I raised my score. This game may not be for everyone as it is full of quick time decisions. InI purchased this game for the simple fact that my wife loves the horror movie genre. She isn't much of a gamer, but I thought this may be to her liking. I am shocked at how much I am enjoying this game. My rating probably started closer to a 6 to 7, but as I played more and got into the game I raised my score. This game may not be for everyone as it is full of quick time decisions. In saying that, I must throw out there that I hated Heavy Rain, and never finished Beyond Two Souls. Both titles are similar how they are played. Until Dawn is the exception, it does what the previous two titles failed to, at least for me. The story is well laid out and the characters are each different. The butterfly effect adds a nice dimension and your choices either lead to death or a chance to face death again. This creates reason to revisit and changeup your decisions in a different playthrough. I don't think I can think of another game that nailed the atmosphere better. The sound, and environment are perfect. The graphics are phenomenal. I am not yet finished but think Im close to the end and look forward already to playing again and changing my choices as to see a new outcome. Anyone who bought this title thinking hack and slash and all out action is either stupid or just in denial of what to expect. This game is different and the only title that I would ever call scary. If you want a great story and edge of your seat entertainment that you lay out as you engage this game should be on your radar.… Expand
  80. ehed76
    Aug 30, 2015
    8
    This is a very good game if you take it for what it is. I enjoyed every minute and played the first time for four hours. I don`t do that if a game is boring or i get stuck. Liked most of the characters and that it was a easy game to play (i don`t like when you spend hours figuring out stuff. Hope you like it and enjoy. :-D
  81. Greggumz
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My wife and I loved this game. It was like a 9 hour horror movie that allows you to control what happens. I like the small things the game has like the cheap shots feature. Basically during the scariest parts of the game your camera starts recording without you knowing. It captures your reaction so you can watch later and laugh about how much you jumped during a scary scene. I also love that you control which characters love and die.

    Buy the game! It's worth it and o want a sequel!    … Expand
  82. Harricade
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    Juegazo superoriginal, rejugable hasta mas no poder, hasta por gente que no es de rejugarlos. La historia no es nada del otro mundo, pero esta curiosa. Y el pensar que podria haber pasado despues de elegir una decision, es muy llamativo. Totalmente recomendable.
  83. AverageMan
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    The surprise hit of 2015 Until dawn has arrived and I was left gasping for more after my first sitting.
    The story follows a small group of (some more stereotypical then others ) teens attending a reunion on the mountain two friends mysteriously disappeared from the following year.
    The game has stunning visuals among the best ever seen in a video game and I was surprised of exactly how    The surprise hit of 2015 Until dawn has arrived and I was left gasping for more after my first sitting.
    The story follows a small group of (some more stereotypical then others ) teens attending a reunion on the mountain two friends mysteriously disappeared from the following year.
    The game has stunning visuals among the best ever seen in a video game and I was surprised of exactly how much variety the game has in exploration of some very beautiful areas you end up visiting based on your choices and decisions up to the point of seeing them.
    There are multiple routes and options for you to choose from and depending on your decisions entire cutscenes can change from big to small, I would like to point out I have steered clear of these point and click type games I never played the Walking deads or the Heavy rains so I went in unsure what to expect and cannot comment on how it compares to those games but my drive to save certain charcters after making mistakes and a furious sitting which I forced myself to stop at near 2:00am not because the game was finished but because I needed to get some sleep only to lay wondering if I did certain things different how it woul play out and if I could save characters clearly shouted to me this game was something special.
    In terms of the gameplay you may of been put off by E3 Footage in thinking it has very little to offer other then QTEs and talking but I can safely say you would be wrong the gameplay does a phenomenal job of immersing you into the feeling of doom as in it can put you in a situation where you have but a few seconds to make a call or you are dead unlike other games that character is gone for good which really adds to the horror aspect another cool feature it has is having to hold the Dual shock still in order to hide or remain calm the crazy thing about this is the controller will vibrate like crazy causing you to grip and inhale until the scene is played out it really is vital I found when I didn't hold my breath I would be caught and killed I find this really does create so much more tension and give the game a powerful punch.
    The games also has a pretty damn good story with some interesting plot twists you didn't see coming but if you came across some of the clues in the game just as the protagonist pieces the clues together you find yourself shocked at how well everything had fitted together up till the very end and trust me at the very end you will be left feeling stunned at how you missed the signs and clues.
    The voice acting is also great off course you have Hayden the big hollywood star but other voice actors are also top notch some more so then others but regardless some very solid work from the team you will be surprised how much you end up liking a few of the characters and hating others which on first look you may of looked at as just another generic Horror stereotype stats can increase or decrease depending on decisions the once caring character may by the end become a heartless selfish scumbag or the character you thought as annoying and spiteful may become a heroic likeable member of the team it is all up to you.
    The game is VERY polished I have played many games at launch throughout my life ever since the 7th gen game quality has usual been noticeably bad at launch compared to a week to a month later but this game I came across just the one glitch throughout my two playthroughs and the glitch was only a character going through a piece of wood during a cutscene,The game runs steady with no noticeable framerate drops and there wasn't anything that looked out of place in comparison to other pieces in the environment the textures looked amazing throughout the character animations and deaths looked very realistic and the attention to detail was rock solid.
    At the time of this release we have MGS5,Fifa and Madmax all coming in a matter of days but I am advising you if you cannot afford to spend on multiple titles pick up Until Dawn first I have played countless games this year that failed to keep my attention I do believe Quality is sometimes better then quantity and Until Dawns Quality is above the majority's all though the games story is roughly 9-10 hours you WILL be replaying this game you will want to see characters you saw die survive and characters you saw survive die yes you could look it up on youtube but you owe it to yourself to attempt to do so yourself and to see exactly how much impact small decisions you made the first time around shape the story on the second play through.
    10/10    … Expand
  84. justmatt
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    A fantastic horror game, where you get to determine the outcome of your own movie. The characters are likeable once you get to play them (except Emily, who will die on my next playthrough.....). The story, environments and plot twists are tributes to the slasher film genre...and more. The jump scares are expertly intermingled with tension, gore, and flat out dread. You are NOT readyA fantastic horror game, where you get to determine the outcome of your own movie. The characters are likeable once you get to play them (except Emily, who will die on my next playthrough.....). The story, environments and plot twists are tributes to the slasher film genre...and more. The jump scares are expertly intermingled with tension, gore, and flat out dread. You are NOT ready for how dark this game will get....but like a good horror flick, it breaks the tension with moments of humor and levity (Cabin in the Woods, anyone).

    There is a huge amount of replay value as the outcome is absolutely impacted by:
    Your ability to react to the QTEs
    The decisions you make in navigating your character(s)
    The dialogue choices you make....antagonize someone too much and they will get in the way of your survival
    How much you explore....many of the clues and totems you find are NOT obvious and you have to take the time to poke around
    Whether you remember the premonitions offered by the totems
    I got five people out alive -- you better believe I am going to come back in a few days to try for seven (forget you, Emily)
    People knocking this game about how your decisions dont impact the outcome are so off target it isnt funny. The only issue I have is I am used to an inverted Y axis and you do not have that control option. Otherwise I would give this a 10. It is that good. Of course, I am a horror game fanatic. On the PS4 I have Outlast, the Whistleblower expansion, Alien Isolation, Evil Within and White Night (the weakest of the bunch). I will grab SOMA when its out. Pls, if you are a horror genre fan do not let this one pass you by or wait until a price drop. It is worth the $$ and developers like this need to be supported.    … Expand
  85. omochadreams
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    Yes, Until Dawn is different. It is not the typical survival horror game you would expect but that makes it so awesome. The story is kind of cliché but implementing has been done very well. Impressive visuals and great character traits makes it unique. Buy it, start playing it completely unbiased and you and your friends will have a great experience!
  86. TheMarine316
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    I wish more games like this were made these days, a game that feels like a movie, I just finished it earlier today and I thought the story cohesion was perfect for this type of game, atmosphere and genre, this is supposed to be a cheesy 90's style horror film so the characters need to do cliche things and make poor decisions or it wouldn't fit the genre.

    For me the game got even better    I wish more games like this were made these days, a game that feels like a movie, I just finished it earlier today and I thought the story cohesion was perfect for this type of game, atmosphere and genre, this is supposed to be a cheesy 90's style horror film so the characters need to do cliche things and make poor decisions or it wouldn't fit the genre.

    For me the game got even better in the second half, it went away from those earlier cheap jump scares once the real threat was revealed and took on a different tone, the last few chapters felt like an episode of Supernatural, early Supernatural's monster of the week stories, I loved that.

    Going back to the second half of the game, the first and 2nd half of the game do feel like different games but I feel that's something that should be in the plus column and not a negative, the first half was a great misdirect, something that's lacking in games and movies of this genre these days.

    I know it's all subjective and everybody has their own opinion but I just thought I'd share mine, This game is getting mostly positive reviews but I still feel even in those reviews it's being undersold, for me it's a 9.5 but for this scale based on my enjoyment i'll give it a 10 on this scale since you can't (.5) anything.    … Expand
  87. Mewthree
    Aug 29, 2015
    8
    Some people say that this game is more like a movie than a game and they are not completely wrong. Despite this, I urge everyone to try the game out and I'm willing to bet that if you like (or rather don't dislike) the concept you will enjoy this game, provided you're into horror games of course. It feels like a movie, in which you make the decisions. It's nice to have an experience likeSome people say that this game is more like a movie than a game and they are not completely wrong. Despite this, I urge everyone to try the game out and I'm willing to bet that if you like (or rather don't dislike) the concept you will enjoy this game, provided you're into horror games of course. It feels like a movie, in which you make the decisions. It's nice to have an experience like this once in a while.

    I played the game through with my friends during the weekend and the game wasn't that scary, to me at least. My friends said that it was somewhat scary, but not on the same level as Outlast, for example. Though we didn't use headphones or a surround home theater and obviously we had each others' company and support. Jump scares are something the game has a lot of though, especially in the beginning. I'd say there's even too much of them, although the game is supposed to pay homage to the old horror films with the cliches included. That is something you have to keep in mind while playing the game.

    Unfortunately the game has some pacing issues. Sometimes you walk around for a good while before anything happens. The occasionally awkward camera angles don't really help either. However this doesn't detract from the immersion and tension too much. The game makes up for its issues with great characters with marvelous voice acting, a tense atmosphere and an intriguing, if a bit predictable, plot. Also, don't let the QTE's scare you away. They are well done and keep you on the edge of your seat. The graphics are also good, but could be better on some parts. Animations can be a bit jerky and over-done at times, but all in all they are good.

    If you are wondering whether your choices really have an effect in the game, let me assure you: they do. Tough choices and the intriguing plot really makes you want to keep on playing. I really enjoyed my time with the game and, despite its flaws, it is a must-play for horror fans. Also, Hayden Panettiere. 'Nuff said.    … Expand
  88. The_Seaman_
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    This is a must have PlayStation Experience.
    The game puts you right back into the 80's-90's horror movie vibe.
    The story itself is interesting and unfolds slowly by the decisions you made! Gameplay fits itself perfectly to the genre though the camera can be a bit off angle sometimes but it isnt that big of a deal. Visuals are what you expect of a PlayStation 4 exclusive, facial    This is a must have PlayStation Experience.
    The game puts you right back into the 80's-90's horror movie vibe.
    The story itself is interesting and unfolds slowly by the decisions you made!
    Gameplay fits itself perfectly to the genre though the camera can be a bit off angle sometimes but it isnt that big of a deal.
    Visuals are what you expect of a PlayStation 4 exclusive, facial animations might get a bit weird sometimes.
    Audio design and soundtrack are superb, same composer as The Order 1886.
    I have not seen any glitch or game bug in my full playthrough.

    So get the game now, or wait till the price has been droped. But get it!    … Expand
  89. Sun3030
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Played through Until Dawn and it's a fantastic game Horror game. I'll give Until Dawn a solid 10. Until Dawn looks great and plays great with never a dull moment. Another great new AAA IP for the Sony PS4. Well done this game is a must have.
  90. Hectorplz
    Aug 29, 2015
    9
    It's not a masterpiece, but it's certainly way above average. I can only see three reasons for someone giving it less than 7: watched a video and didn't like it/Sony hater, dislikes horror experiences, extreme loathe to QTEs. Now back to the review: this game is seriously intense, the QTEs are not annoying and certainly help the game a lot. It's intense, the decisions are even moreIt's not a masterpiece, but it's certainly way above average. I can only see three reasons for someone giving it less than 7: watched a video and didn't like it/Sony hater, dislikes horror experiences, extreme loathe to QTEs. Now back to the review: this game is seriously intense, the QTEs are not annoying and certainly help the game a lot. It's intense, the decisions are even more intriguing, the characters begin as poorly written characters that are obviously a tribute to all typical horror movies, but they all grow so much on you, that it gets to the point where you're afraid to go forward because you don't want them to die. The psychologist's segments were also very intriguing, as he would apparently break the fourth wall to evaluate your choices and progress. This game certainly is way above average, while it is no GOTY, it certainly deserves the praise and love it's been getting… Expand
  91. bosconian87
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Of recent I have enjoyed Life is Strange and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture - two games of which use an extensive narrative viewpoint in their own unique ways, coupled with varied elements of gameplay to stunning effect. It has been up to this point that I have wondered how would it turn out if such stunning effect were applied to a game in the horror genre (Life is Strange is largelyOf recent I have enjoyed Life is Strange and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture - two games of which use an extensive narrative viewpoint in their own unique ways, coupled with varied elements of gameplay to stunning effect. It has been up to this point that I have wondered how would it turn out if such stunning effect were applied to a game in the horror genre (Life is Strange is largely fantasy, and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is largely science fiction)? Until Dawn answers this question.

    In the game you follow a story that is pure classic horror, recalling such masters as Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Sean Cunningham, George A Romero and many more. The story sprawls between a number of main plot threads with you controlling a series of characters and partaking in decisions to situations that may not only have immediate ramifications, but may and will alter the outcome of the game as a total. Control of the characters is kept to a strict limit, with them effectively being a 'cursor' or 'guide' in the gameplay segments, solving simple puzzles and being involved in action sequences that use quicktime events.

    The presentation is outright stunning, the graphics detailing amazing facial reactions to the characters - a lot of the game is spent in conversation and if the graphics were not up to the task, it honestly would have suffered. Also of note are the lighting effects and the improvised 'camerawork' to action sequence and tense moments - someone's clearly done their homework and it shows, for this not only reveals an understanding of the horror genre, but in how movies work. If anything does suffer, its the occasional framerate stutter or slip, and its a (very) minor slip.

    Sound also excels with a stellar arrangement that whilst not providing any signature melodies, piles on the tension and pressure when it needs to. The voice acting is of a really high standard, and there's only an occasional bad dialogue (this is extremely rare).

    The gameplay has to rely on a combination of good plot and enough involvement to keep the player going, and thankfully it more than gives in this area. The plot sprawls and never fails to enthrall, whilst the execution of tense and action moments is beautifully executed. Then there's the added fact that the choices you make in the gameplay affect the game greatly - I'm on my second playthrough currently, and honestly there are a HUGE amount of differences in the plot.

    This of course will come down to your enjoyment of the genre, and how the game plays-out (it is effectively an interactive movie). For me, I loved the sheer offset nature of the whole game. On one hand, I am being led on a path in which I make choices to affect future actions, but on the other hand I am presented with a wide range of choices I have to make in order to try and keep everyone alive - and that also includes how I react and perform when I am asked to, with no exceptions if I get it wrong.

    A superb game that may not appeal to action junkies, but for veteran horror fans and anyone who enjoys the 'interactive movie' style of game, this is definately for you.    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. Extra_Official
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    This game is simply amazing

    The graphics are superb, very eery, with a few jump scares here snd there, it truly looks and plays like an interactive film The story is sumwhat typical, however very well written. Every decision seriously does affect what happens next. Characters traits and relationships among others vary on your choices, and your decisions basically hinders who lives and    This game is simply amazing

    The graphics are superb, very eery, with a few jump scares here snd there, it truly looks and plays like an interactive film
    The story is sumwhat typical, however very well written. Every decision seriously does affect what happens next. Characters traits and relationships among others vary on your choices, and your decisions basically hinders who lives and dies

    This games butterfly effect shines, something that quantem dream (developers of heavy rain and beyond two souls) haven't yet achieved in my opinion

    I really find it hard to see why this game is less than a 9.5 rating, its that good.
    It seems alot of PC and Xbox gamers are reviewing it without playing it for themselves, pity.

    All in all its very unique, something thats tried to be achived in the past, and has sort of fell flat.
    Any PS4 owner really should pick it up
    10/10    … Expand
  94. 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.
  95. Michael01958
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Really great game but is not for all.
    technically impressive. perhaps not to the levels of quality of works by Cage, but if you like the kind of games try it absolutely. the butterfly effect is incredibly palpable and after any socket you will never feel guilty or you want to start the game gives head, even if he dies one of the eight main characters, because it just feels like watching a    Really great game but is not for all.
    technically impressive. perhaps not to the levels of quality of works by Cage, but if you like the kind of games try it absolutely. the butterfly effect is incredibly palpable and after any socket you will never feel guilty or you want to start the game gives head, even if he dies one of the eight main characters, because it just feels like watching a movie that takes its course. Personally I do not understand a masterpiece and there folly of giving 0 to try to diminish it without trying it, perhaps because it is unique or because a part of a particular genre, however if gender is giving with already tested and liked is almost sure that will not disappoint.    … Expand
  96. Togowhere
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Well this is a fantastic game, I love it, great atmosphere and visuals, the butterfly effect works really well so your actions do effect future events, if like me you love horror movies you will dig this game, is full of spooks and gore and it really manages to pull you into its world in part due to the well crafted and belevable characters, this game is a real gem and one I know I willWell this is a fantastic game, I love it, great atmosphere and visuals, the butterfly effect works really well so your actions do effect future events, if like me you love horror movies you will dig this game, is full of spooks and gore and it really manages to pull you into its world in part due to the well crafted and belevable characters, this game is a real gem and one I know I will come back to over and over again as there is so much in it you will miss first time round, fantastic stuff If you liked Heavy Rain as I did then this should be right up your street.… Expand
  97. JackFiend
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Until dawn is an interactive game/experience that takes any of David Cages drivel and **** to task, even out-'consequences' telltales "this character will remember that".

    Probably the biggest sleeper hit of 2015.
  98. Beery
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    Chilling, well acted and with a lot of jump scares. It's just like watching a scary '80s-'90s horror movie (very much an homage to classics such as Scream, Ravenous, Saw, or modern movies like The Cabin In The Woods), but you control the action, and this "movie" is over 8 hours long.

    The first few minutes really gets you emotionally involved in the plot, and while the reunion is a bit    Chilling, well acted and with a lot of jump scares. It's just like watching a scary '80s-'90s horror movie (very much an homage to classics such as Scream, Ravenous, Saw, or modern movies like The Cabin In The Woods), but you control the action, and this "movie" is over 8 hours long.

    The first few minutes really gets you emotionally involved in the plot, and while the reunion is a bit (a lot) forced, it works in terms of the scary movie genre that the game is paying homage to. The tension starts right away, and it does not let up for a moment. Even in quiet moments you're worried about what might be around the next corner. The game really gets the atmosphere right. Also, you care for each character, and while it's true that some of them are not wholly likable (in horror movie tradition, some are immature and they can be unkind, self-centered or unthinking), you really feel as if you want to get them all through the horror that is about to overtake them.

    The game controls are intuitive and effective, movement is smooth and unlike a few other games that have appeared recently, the characters move effortlessly from one place to another, without getting annoyingly caught up on furniture or architecture.

    The clues and collectibles in the game are very effective, and the in-game menus work well to help the player assess how well or poorly the game is going. During the action sequences, the player needs to make split-second decisions and controller inputs, and in my opinion (speaking as an older but experienced gamer) these are perfectly balanced to appeal to players of most abilities.

    The graphics are amazing, from the facial textures to the snowfall, lighting and shadows, this game really uses this latest generation of consoles to bring out detail and atmosphere. Music is very atmospheric and extremely well integrated well into the action.

    Replay value is wholly focused on survival, not on a branching plot. This is not a bad thing: while the overarching plot remains fixed, the fate of each character is very much decided by your actions and choices: any character or all of them can die. Conversely, any or all can be saved, but saving everyone is very hard: I only saved two of the eight characters the first time around (Sam and Emily). I'm looking forward to restarting in the hope that I can somehow get at least a few more people through "until dawn".

    The most innovative aspect of the game is what the developers call "The Butterfly Effect": a build-up of small, seemingly insignificant changes that may have devastating consequences down the line. This feature shows itself even in the first play through, as an in-game menu screen tells you which decisions you've made and gives subtle hints as to how you're doing. It's not just the illusion of choice - if you mess up too often, people's allegiances change and their options may narrow, making it harder for them to survive. Sometimes, a small mistake will be recoverable, but the mistakes do mount up, and sometimes the choices made leave no way out. At the game's end the sun rises, but who will be there to see it is up to you.

    My only criticisms so far (all are very minor):
    1: The camera sometimes doesn't feel as if it's showing enough of the scenes, and it can make movement tricky in darker areas, but then again, that may be a conscious decision because of the need for a survival horror game to be claustrophobic.
    2: The scenes with the psychiatrist take the player out of the action to some extent, but on the other hand, they do offer the player a break in what might otherwise be a very tense game, at least until later on, when even these scenes acquire some tension.
    3: There is some very minor image freezing that lasts a split second, usually when performing an action (I think I noticed three examples throughout the whole game).
    4: The voices are occasionally slightly out of sync with the characters' mouth movements (again, I noticed this maybe three times).
    5: The characters' heads seem kinda wobbly at some points (whenever it's a close-up and two or more characters are close to each other and talking). It's very subtle, but it is noticeable.
    6. There is no way to adjust the screen size in the game - on my TV it's still playable, but some items on the screen edges are clipped.
    7. I would have liked a little more humor to break the tension at some points - it's a very tense game (I think I mentioned that).
    8. The pre-order DLC is just a small inconsequential scene tacked on to the end of chapter 2. It's almost like a deleted scene in a movie and it kinda messes with the pacing. I was kind of expecting a little more.

    Altogether, I had a blast with this game, and I think a lot of other players will too, even if this type of game is not their usual fare. For me, this is not just one of the best survival horror games I've ever played, but if it were a movie, I'd say it would be the best horror movie since The Cabin in the Woods. Yeah, it's that good. I will be very surprised if this game doesn't gather a few of the most prestigious Game of the Year awards.    … Expand
  99. thanatopsis
    Aug 28, 2015
    7
    I hate interactive movies. I hate the Telltale games, and I didn't much care for Heavy Rain. It certainly isn't worth $60, maybe $20, and it doesn't even have much replay value as there are very few differences besides the few different endings and some scenes where dead characters will be missing.
    Still, it was enjoyable and after the first fairly dull 3 hours I found it hard to put    I hate interactive movies. I hate the Telltale games, and I didn't much care for Heavy Rain. It certainly isn't worth $60, maybe $20, and it doesn't even have much replay value as there are very few differences besides the few different endings and some scenes where dead characters will be missing.
    Still, it was enjoyable and after the first fairly dull 3 hours I found it hard to put down. It literally kept me up until dawn, and then some.
    I killed off a few characters the first time and immediately though, "I shouldn't have done that. That was stupider than a teen in a typical horror movie." But other times all I did was miss a quick-time event sprung on me after a 10-minute non-interactive scene.
    The plot is a bit predictable, but slightly twisty and fun. The characters are typical shallow horror movie types, but I tended to care more about them as time went on. I was rooting for them to die at first, but trying to save them by the end.
    I just don't understand why the couldn't have built in a few real game mechanics. Why not let me run and climb like in Tomb Raider instead of pushing a triangle at the correct moment to jump to a higher ledger or slide under a tree? I don't get that.
    Still, it is something different and quite entertaining. Although there are passages where the characters look like the "zombie" children from The Polar Express, the acting and animation is usually quite good and many emotions are conveyed.
    It is far from perfect, but it is a milestone in the interactive movie genre.
    It is at least worth a rental if you have a PS4. Or buy it and lend it to friends when you are done. One or two times through is enough unless you really want to get all the collectibles, and have to sit through hours and hours of the same non-skipable scenes again and again.    … Expand
  100. Riskyreview
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    This game has the one of best stories in any game I have ever played, it seriously has the same if not better quality than scary movies from the 80-90s!

    Play it now!
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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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