Until Dawn

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3764 Ratings

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  1. Kayotick
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    This always happens with exclusives. I get it your upset because this game isn't coming out on the PC or the Xbox. Stop with the 0 reviews already with haters that don't have the console. There really needs to be some validation on this site. Maybe link gamertag's to usernames. Obviously the people giving a 0 review are trolls.
  2. PaxPsych0sis
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    I a 31 yr old Horror nut, and Until Dawn was a love letter to Horror fans, in all its campy glory. Stunning visuals, top notch voice acting, and great story. I picked it up after work and sat there from 7pm-430am playing it non stop. I just couldn't put it down! This game was made for me. I have started my second play through and I can see how the choices you make effect the game.I a 31 yr old Horror nut, and Until Dawn was a love letter to Horror fans, in all its campy glory. Stunning visuals, top notch voice acting, and great story. I picked it up after work and sat there from 7pm-430am playing it non stop. I just couldn't put it down! This game was made for me. I have started my second play through and I can see how the choices you make effect the game. Bravo Supermassive games. I really hope there is some DLC in the future.… Expand
  3. Elitist1945
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    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    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)

    10/10    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. virtuask
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    You get exactly what you thought, and more!

    You want a fun and scary horror experience with (seemingly) cheesy horror movie characters and storytelling, a lot of blood, gore, atmosphere and jump scares? You got it! But Until Dawn offers you much more on the way: Sure you can enjoy the game on the surface, make quick decisions, see bloody deaths and have a good laugh now and then    You get exactly what you thought, and more!

    You want a fun and scary horror experience with (seemingly) cheesy horror movie characters and storytelling, a lot of blood, gore, atmosphere and jump scares? You got it!

    But Until Dawn offers you much more on the way:
    Sure you can enjoy the game on the surface, make quick decisions, see bloody deaths and have a good laugh now and then with the dialogue (actually funny stuff)! That's all good.

    But you can also dig into the story, help develop characters and for once really influence the game with what you decide.
    On a certain level the game plays like Heavy Rain, with it's decisions, quick button pushing but the thing is: in Until Dawn there are lots of paths, lots of choices that really change the course of the story and not only by presenting a different part of the story but actually by changing the characters, their relations with each other or the environment and your choices may even kill the characters you came to like (which can actually happen quite often if you make bad decisions).

    This is much more than just a horror game, this is the ultimate horror movie experience, in which you decide if people do stupid stuff and die, or you can bond with your characters, try to let them survive, develop their personality, their relations with each other and much more.

    Check this one out because you won't regret it!    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. xTHUNDERSHOCK
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece apart from the camera angles but from everything else this game is an absolute masterpiece anyone can live anyone can die in this game for me only 3 people survived but the graphics are amazing the gameplay for a survival horror interactive game is great and the story is awesome its focused on one part of the story then it completely changes it to a differentThis game is a masterpiece apart from the camera angles but from everything else this game is an absolute masterpiece anyone can live anyone can die in this game for me only 3 people survived but the graphics are amazing the gameplay for a survival horror interactive game is great and the story is awesome its focused on one part of the story then it completely changes it to a different point People say they dont understand dr hill I kinda do its all in josh's head with the therapist its his conscience or something like that so ye 10/10 for this game… Expand
  9. stevenexclusive
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    So much fun, the cliche horror film with tremendous butterfly effect storyline. I'm not sure why people would complain about the gameplay, it's exactly what it was marketed as. Overall, great!
  10. ErgeX
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    My friends and I loved the cheesiness, cheap jump scares, and funny moments of Until Dawn. We decided to give it one point each-- so, eight-- including me plus two because my sisters enjoyed it as well.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  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. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. DarthVader2015
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    This game is different from what we usually see . The same style of Heavy Rain, this game is almost perfect and the amount of choices that we make can change the whole course of history , so this game should be seen with better eyes for others, because to be a different gender many judge it negatively. This game is great!
  29. That_DL_Kid
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing. Until Dawn perfects the interactive movie format that Indigo Prophecy, Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls introduced. After I beat it the first time I instantly wanted to play again to correct all my mistakes in the first play-through. Plus I really liked the twist about three fourths through it totally took me by surprise. The graphics are simply stunning, the lightingThis game is amazing. Until Dawn perfects the interactive movie format that Indigo Prophecy, Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls introduced. After I beat it the first time I instantly wanted to play again to correct all my mistakes in the first play-through. Plus I really liked the twist about three fourths through it totally took me by surprise. The graphics are simply stunning, the lighting effects, body movements and facial expressions are some of the best on PS4. I'm a huge fan of survival horror and I really hope that Until Dawn sets the bar high for the rest of next gen survival horror games. I'm sure some will not like the interactive movie format but if you love horror movies and/or horror games you have must pick up this game.… Expand
  30. GabrielMikaelso
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Não tenho o que dizer, apenas sentir! Jogo perfeito! História legal e que prende até o final mesmo!!!!!! Quero a continuação pra ontem! Muito bom mesmo.
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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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