Until Dawn

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

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  1. TragicShow
    Aug 26, 2015
    7
    If you like games such as the "Walking Dead" or "Wolf Among Us", I would say that you should definitely consider buying this game.

    I wanted to give this game a better score, but it had too many shortcomings for me. The story is a little cliche for my tastes. It's basically one of the "bunch of college friends go to [insert isolated area] and end up getting chased around by [insert scary    If you like games such as the "Walking Dead" or "Wolf Among Us", I would say that you should definitely consider buying this game.

    I wanted to give this game a better score, but it had too many shortcomings for me. The story is a little cliche for my tastes. It's basically one of the "bunch of college friends go to [insert isolated area] and end up getting chased around by [insert scary monster(s)]" horror stories. A lot of the decisions you make are actually more of an illusion of choice in which you are presented with two options, but no matter what you pick the same thing happens. This is mainly used to keep the plot pushing forward, but it can still be annoying. Certain things in the plot just don't make any sense, but this is generally very minor. The voice acting is also pretty bad at times, and the dialogue makes me think I'm watching a high school play.

    The graphics are nice (even though it's usually too dark to tell anyway) and the game does a good job of constructing an atmosphere. If you are a big fan of interactive stories, you would probably like this.    … Expand
  2. itrain
    Aug 28, 2015
    6
    Are you a horror-game enthusiast? Did The Evil Within not go the distance for you? Do you want to control the fates of every teen horror archetype in one night? If you have responded yes to the above, this game will be a very pleasing play through for you. The best thing about Until Dawn I saw is, anyone can play it, and play it very effectively. The difficulty is sub-par, so if you areAre you a horror-game enthusiast? Did The Evil Within not go the distance for you? Do you want to control the fates of every teen horror archetype in one night? If you have responded yes to the above, this game will be a very pleasing play through for you. The best thing about Until Dawn I saw is, anyone can play it, and play it very effectively. The difficulty is sub-par, so if you are hunting for a horror-esque game with a high-level challenge, check out Bloodbourne. Until Dawn grabs you from the shaking events on the prologue and doesn't let go for more than a minute to "relieve" your nerves, and then shakes you even harder. Something great Until Dawn did was bring the player into the horror experience. You, the player, have to progress through the dark, dreary abandoned mine shaft. As the game has a great deal of positives, there are negatives I experienced. The characters in the cast fell short for me, none of them were memorable to me and when(if) they died, I shrugged and kept on going. Another issue I had with the game was how badly the story was told, lore wise. The game would give you facts about an event and not five minutes later would completely refute it. I understand the mystery aspect but as an avid mystery genre fanatic, giving the player clues to connect and losing the relevance of key "clues" I found through the game was really irritating. As a game with a new age horror experience, this game is worth a play through. Rent it on gamefly if you are able to...The replay-ability is abysmal and you will not like hearing the same dialogue and jump scares more than once.… Expand
  3. Storm1672
    Oct 10, 2015
    7
    Not so many impactful choices as there seem to be in the beginning. The irritating characters won't help either. The game is beautiful though the uncanny valley is evident throughout. All in all, it a nice game, but a bit overrated. The games from Quantic Dream and Telltale have more meaningful choices and much better scripts.

    Having said the above, I enjoyed my first playthrough as    Not so many impactful choices as there seem to be in the beginning. The irritating characters won't help either. The game is beautiful though the uncanny valley is evident throughout. All in all, it a nice game, but a bit overrated. The games from Quantic Dream and Telltale have more meaningful choices and much better scripts.

    Having said the above, I enjoyed my first playthrough as much as I enjoy a teen horror movie with a not so great 3rd act. But this (movie) genre tends to have a bad third act almost every time. At least now you get to choose which one will die.

    tl;dr
    Enjoyable first playthrough, a bit overrated    … Expand
  4. Steyraus
    Jan 6, 2020
    9
    This usually isnt the type of game I am into these days. I got enough of the slow placed adventure type of games in the 80 and 90s. But Until dawn does some things that really makes it enjoyable and even a little original. One thing it does right is its characters, sure they are all stereotypes , but most are very likable even lovable and a couple are not so likable, depending on yourThis usually isnt the type of game I am into these days. I got enough of the slow placed adventure type of games in the 80 and 90s. But Until dawn does some things that really makes it enjoyable and even a little original. One thing it does right is its characters, sure they are all stereotypes , but most are very likable even lovable and a couple are not so likable, depending on your personality. Navigating and watching over this attractive and likable group of people really sets off your protective instincts. You grow attached to the girls and want to see them get out and alternatively dislike some of them and want to see them die. While its setting is also a bit generic, it beautiful and well crafted and the feel that you are the puppet master of this crazy horror movie is an experience that really stood out for me.
    There is a formula here that could very easily be explored for a couple more games, borrowing from more troupe horror films, giving us new beautiful and zany characters to protect or let die. I think adding more mini games and more branching paths would go a long way ( Learn from tell tale and evolve) , but for now Until Dawn really is a must play for most Horror fans, just for that feeling of living a horror movie.    … Expand
  5. sashaCZ1
    Oct 15, 2015
    9
    One of the best games for PlayStation 4. Great story telling, many characters, a lot of game play, nice sound and soundtrack and interesting concept. I loved it. I rate 9 out of 10.
  6. UnjustNation
    Oct 28, 2015
    10
    If you're a fan of games like Heavy Rain then you'll love this. Obviously not a perfect game but it's worth it for everything it represents. The graphics are amazing, great story, great atmosphere and a head scratching mystery that has you guessing who's the killer throughout the whole game.
    Overall if you like story based games with choices then this is definitely worth a try.
  7. LucasShine
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    Nice game when you have a party or a holiday camping, playing it with many friends in a large room overnight with projector ,trust me ,it will make a great fun and wonderful memory :)

    The only thing that makes this game unable to be a perfect game is that the butterfly effect does not really have a free choice tree, your choices have limited influences
  8. Kauneon
    Aug 25, 2015
    7
    A video game obsessed with its own narratology, detracting from the overall immersion. As far as interpretation goes the Butterfly Effect motif is spoon-fed, when it should be implied. The conceit found with the nuanced campiness is that it's actually not to a fault, but what ruins this subtlety is the flimsily implemented motion-controls.
  9. 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
  10. Deadite409
    Aug 28, 2015
    9
    If you like cheesy 80's horror/slasher flicks, and 'choose your own adventure' stories/games, this is for you.
    I am a huge horror fan, especially 80's. My favorite aspect of this game is the sound and cinematography. When you're walking down a snowy path, hearing footsteps in the snow, wind, trees, animals, and the camera changes to a view where someone on the hillside is watching your    If you like cheesy 80's horror/slasher flicks, and 'choose your own adventure' stories/games, this is for you.
    I am a huge horror fan, especially 80's. My favorite aspect of this game is the sound and cinematography. When you're walking down a snowy path, hearing footsteps in the snow, wind, trees, animals, and the camera changes to a view where someone on the hillside is watching your movements, and reacting by hiding, and heavily breathing, it really is an 80's horror film. Plenty of homage is paid to some classics as well. It's a "choose your own adventure" cinematic masterpiece. Some people may be upset that it isn't a "game" per se, but there's plenty of mechanics and exploration that are not QTE related. Really the fun lies in deciding who you want your characters to be, and playing them out as such.

    As I mentioned the sound earlier, that's where the real jump scares come from, and there's plenty. I really enjoyed the twists and scares, and if you have an open mind, you will too.

    I give it a 9 instead of a 10 because the movement can be slow sometimes (but not like Rapture), and you couldn't always make decisions that you feel your character would. There's usually only 2 choices, and some events could really benefit from more.    … Expand
  11. Vik1ng
    Aug 28, 2015
    5
    One undeniable factor about Until Dawn is that the graphics are simply amazing, you can really see emotions on the characters faces and especially on their mouths (unlike the up and down motion on a lot of games) so that definitely adds to the game for me.

    It is a VERY cinematic experience (littered with cut scenes) that focuses on you making decisions to engross you, rather than all    One undeniable factor about Until Dawn is that the graphics are simply amazing, you can really see emotions on the characters faces and especially on their mouths (unlike the up and down motion on a lot of games) so that definitely adds to the game for me.

    It is a VERY cinematic experience (littered with cut scenes) that focuses on you making decisions to engross you, rather than all out action. For me personally, it was a bit too much of the former although it does have its moments. The story isn't bad, nor is it good but it does rely on jump scares (like a classic horror film),

    If you enjoy Telltale games then you'll probably love this or, and this may sounds strange, a couple looking for something to do at night! You can argue over the decisions ;)    … Expand
  12. smoovelai
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    I completed a playthrough and have done some extra episodes i ABSOLUTELY love this game i just wish it was longer but it does have replayability

    All it needs to improve is chapter selection to replay for episodes its annoying to do a whole episode over to fix one mistake or change one choice so I hope that comes in an update Great story and cast if you took the story and cast    I completed a playthrough and have done some extra episodes i ABSOLUTELY love this game i just wish it was longer but it does have replayability

    All it needs to improve is chapter selection to replay for episodes its annoying to do a whole episode over to fix one mistake or change one choice so I hope that comes in an update

    Great story and cast if you took the story and cast seriously you would greatly disagree but you can tell it was made to mock modern day and retro horror movies and slasher cast and story

    A lot of twist i love it

    IF YOU LIKE TELLTALE GAMES AND STORY DRIVEN GAMES LIKE QUANTIC DREAM AND THINGS OF THAT NATURE PLAY THIS GAME EVENTUALLY IM NOT SURE ITS WORTH 60 BUCKS but i def think its must play for horror genre and for story game fans like myself

    Future of story driven games and the best thing about its exclusivity is it fully utilizes the ps4 controller
    Cons
    A little short for 60 bucks relatively speaking when other games for 60 bucks can give you from 20-50 hours and more for rpg's if you are strapped for money wait for a sale
    once you beat the game you can re-do episodes but you should be allowed to pick chapters of the episode    … Expand
  13. acid_reign36
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    This game is fantastic, especially when played with others. A group of my friends get together every September and October for spooky movie month(s) each week to watch horror films and this was a great way to kick it off. We traded off the controller between chapters and it was super fun! The graphics are beautiful and the cinematography is great. I can't wait to replay it and see whatThis game is fantastic, especially when played with others. A group of my friends get together every September and October for spooky movie month(s) each week to watch horror films and this was a great way to kick it off. We traded off the controller between chapters and it was super fun! The graphics are beautiful and the cinematography is great. I can't wait to replay it and see what different choices result in. Support this developer for taking a chance on creating a game like this. It's a great take on campy horror flicks. If you like the movie Cabin in the Woods, you have to play this game. In collecting items and such we really felt like we were piecing together little parts of the story. I can't recommend this game enough.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. MarcoBB07
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    I'm in the third play trough this game and stil got surprises!. As a letter love to horror movies it is full of cliche scenes, but the fun and execution is perfect! A real masterpiece with gorgeous graphics and animation, terrific atmosphere and sound, fun gameplay. The choices you made really are important to the story. In spite of I didn't care about some characters, I still care aboutI'm in the third play trough this game and stil got surprises!. As a letter love to horror movies it is full of cliche scenes, but the fun and execution is perfect! A real masterpiece with gorgeous graphics and animation, terrific atmosphere and sound, fun gameplay. The choices you made really are important to the story. In spite of I didn't care about some characters, I still care about to achieve different endings and it push me to choice different paths, that didn't match my own morals or taste! It is for horror games what the first Scary movie was for horror movies at its time, a new breath of air! It worth buying a PS4 to play it and you can have so much fun until Uncharted4 arrives!!!… Expand
  17. 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
  18. maximusbeardus
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    I have been waiting for Until Dawn for a long time, and i had some very high expectations, and they were all filled plus more! Until Dawn is a horror movie fan's wet dream, it has everything we come to love from a good campy - B style horror movie. The gorgeous characters with their first world problems, the cheesy dialogues, the gore, and of course the sexual tension to add to it all.I have been waiting for Until Dawn for a long time, and i had some very high expectations, and they were all filled plus more! Until Dawn is a horror movie fan's wet dream, it has everything we come to love from a good campy - B style horror movie. The gorgeous characters with their first world problems, the cheesy dialogues, the gore, and of course the sexual tension to add to it all. I have played through twice now and the butterfly effect system they have, works really well. I felt like my choices matter and made a difference. I am really not sure where the hate comes from, Until Dawn is created for a niche market, and if you don't like it you don't have to spend your money on it!… Expand
  19. 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)
  20. mrfoxx
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Really enjoying this game so far, it starts off a bit cliche, but like a good horror, when it starts getting serious, it keeps you interested.

    Definitely hope this genre keeps up, to me its the evolution of those telltale game of thrones games, life is strange, etc. full 3d, where your choices matter, and there are so many choices! I love it. And Peter **** Stromare man, his    Really enjoying this game so far, it starts off a bit cliche, but like a good horror, when it starts getting serious, it keeps you interested.

    Definitely hope this genre keeps up, to me its the evolution of those telltale game of thrones games, life is strange, etc. full 3d, where your choices matter, and there are so many choices!

    I love it.

    And Peter **** Stromare man, his character is awesome.

    I give it a 9, only because it takes to many cliche stuff... but then it takes from Saw, my favorite of the horror movies, so that bumps its way the **** up.    … Expand
  21. Avenger129
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    Until dawn is a masterpiece. It has a gripping story with super interesting and dynamic character's to go alone with it. The graphics are the best I have ever seen in a video game. It has some crazy gore and effects that compliment the graphics beautifully. Speaking of beautiful, the butterfly effect is one of the most deep and interesting features I have used. It is a quirky and funnyUntil dawn is a masterpiece. It has a gripping story with super interesting and dynamic character's to go alone with it. The graphics are the best I have ever seen in a video game. It has some crazy gore and effects that compliment the graphics beautifully. Speaking of beautiful, the butterfly effect is one of the most deep and interesting features I have used. It is a quirky and funny teen horror movie that's silliness do nothing but help it. This game is nothing what I expected because I did not expect a lot. This game blew ALL my expectations out of the water and is an amazing game. I believe everybody should experience this game at least once in their life time because it is a treat to play and watch unfold. Supermassive games has one hell of a game/franchise on their hands and I hope to see more from them. Until is one of the best games this year, deserving a perfect score of 10… Expand
  22. 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
  23. Jim222001
    Oct 15, 2016
    9
    Until Dawn is a really cool adrenaline rush of a game when one wrong move can get one of the 8 characters killed. I have literally been dying for game like this since probably Friday the 13th for NES. But one with graphics and gameplay like Heavy Rain and Until Dawn definitely delivers what I was hoping for.
    Spoiler: Except for the fact that I was hoping for a slasher game like Heavy Rain    Until Dawn is a really cool adrenaline rush of a game when one wrong move can get one of the 8 characters killed. I have literally been dying for game like this since probably Friday the 13th for NES. But one with graphics and gameplay like Heavy Rain and Until Dawn definitely delivers what I was hoping for.
    Spoiler: Except for the fact that I was hoping for a slasher game like Heavy Rain with Friday the 13th gameplay. Until Dawn turning into another game where you fight off monsters is a slight disappointment. There's enough games like that already. However, Until Dawn is one of the best of those games.
    While if you don't like the ending and you got your favorite characters killed. You can replay the whole game or just a couple of chapters to try and get a better ending.
    Here's to hoping the company makes an actual slasher game with similar game play in the future. I'd pre-order that in a second. This game was still amazing either way.    … Expand
  24. Killask
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    The game is a great hommage to the old Trash Horror Movies. The atmosphere is great, Hayden ist great an this game is like Heavy Rain.

    @savvok01
    Misterxmedia, is that you? Only negative reviews for PS4 Games and only porsitive for Xbox. Poor lunatic Fanboy....
  25. masterpg
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    When eight friends become trapped on a remote mountain getaway gone wrong, things quickly turn sinister and they start to suspect they aren’t alone. Gripped by fear and with tensions in the group running high, you’ll be forced to make snap decisions that could mean life or death for everyone involved.
  26. camargo22
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    Jogo foda pra CA-RA-LE-O, os Caixistas piram ! Ficam dizendo que é um filme, cheio de choro por que não podem jogar kkkkk só lamento por eles que não podem jogar!
  27. namitokiwa
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    Pros:
    Amazing story. Tons of choices lead to multiple consequences. The visual graphic is amazing with emotional - well acting from characters, voice acting and sound is very spooky and amazing lead to the high tension. The butterfly effect is more amazing made the games more fun to play with.
    Cons:
    Some drop frame rate.
  28. RealGames
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    The Slasher movie genre perfectly made to a videogame , with multiple choices and possible endings. The slasher movie fan dream made reality here. Spectacular graphics as well, played at a 4K panel and this game makes an outstanding remarkable 4K scaling, almost native 4k. Amazing atmosphere and sound as well. Really good quality game and unique for what it has to offer to the public.The Slasher movie genre perfectly made to a videogame , with multiple choices and possible endings. The slasher movie fan dream made reality here. Spectacular graphics as well, played at a 4K panel and this game makes an outstanding remarkable 4K scaling, almost native 4k. Amazing atmosphere and sound as well. Really good quality game and unique for what it has to offer to the public.

    It deserves a 9, but with the original art cover it deserves the 10.    … Expand
  29. evgeniibad
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros: - Borderline photo realistic graphics (seriously)
    - Excellent voice acting/motion capture
    - Great writing (there is more to this than it seems)
    - Choices are plentiful, and meaningful; a plethora of outcomes
    - Replayability (ties into the above point)
    - Bonus features (think special features you'd find on a Blu-ray movie)

    Cons: - Some people may find it a bit short (my first playthrough took me around 7 hours)    … Expand
  30. MihaMatavz
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    Awesome game!

    It is something different I have ever played before!
    Characters are very unique, story is pretty good, jump scares are real.
    Atmosphere feels like watching a horror movie and a lot of horror movies that are published these years fail to scare You but this game is doing a great job at scaring You and keeping You wanting to explore everything!
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Metascore
79

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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