• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Aug 25, 2015
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  1. Jan 18, 2023
    10
    恐怖类型可能是这种游戏风格的最佳选择。到目前为止,它在娱乐方面击败了Telltale和Quantum Dreams游戏,这显然是一个非常主观的说法,我喜欢恐怖电影。有没有想过青少年在一部杀戮电影中做出错误的决定?看看你是否正确!
  2. Jan 2, 2023
    10
    No doubt is the best horror game i've ever played. Awesome, perfection! The fact of be able to make choices and change the course of the events in a horror background is great.
  3. Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  4. Feb 28, 2023
    10
    If you have a ps4 ,you must play until dawn. One of the best horror entertainment products of all time.
  5. Jan 30, 2016
    9
    Until Dawn is just what I want from gaming a lot of the time. I play a lot of long slogs in huge RPGs, turn-based strategy games, and open world action adventures. I need games like Until Dawn and Life is Strange (and even Telltale) to find the perfect mix of gaming and movies. Games like Until Dawn make most horror movies look both bad and boring, because Until Dawn is a solid horrorUntil Dawn is just what I want from gaming a lot of the time. I play a lot of long slogs in huge RPGs, turn-based strategy games, and open world action adventures. I need games like Until Dawn and Life is Strange (and even Telltale) to find the perfect mix of gaming and movies. Games like Until Dawn make most horror movies look both bad and boring, because Until Dawn is a solid horror movie all on its own, plus it is a fun game with interactivity and choice. Expand
  6. 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.
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  7. 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.
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  8. Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Until Dawn is a game that I have been waiting for since I first heard about it more than a year ago. I am a big fan of Heavy Rainand Beyond: Two Souls, so this is right up my alley. If you enjoy games that feel like movies, then Until Dawn is for you. But, let me go a step further. If you are a fan of video games at all, I think you should play this game. It takes some risks almost all ofUntil Dawn is a game that I have been waiting for since I first heard about it more than a year ago. I am a big fan of Heavy Rainand Beyond: Two Souls, so this is right up my alley. If you enjoy games that feel like movies, then Until Dawn is for you. But, let me go a step further. If you are a fan of video games at all, I think you should play this game. It takes some risks almost all of them pay off. It dares to be different and break the mold in the world of video games. The game is essentially a single-player interactive drama/horror, brought to us by Supermassive Games. It can be described as an interactive movie. Its cast consists of several familiar faces, including Rami Malek and Hayden Panettiere. The story is about a group of friends who, after a terrible tragedy involving two sisters one year prior, return to Josh’s (Malek) family’s cabin in the mountains somewhere in Canada. At first, they think it’s going to be a fun and perfect reunion amongst friends. However, things start to go wrong, in more ways than one. Soon, they are each fighting to survive on the cold, dark mountain.

    Until Dawn has eight main characters that the player can control. They are: Sam, Josh, Mike, Jessica, Emily, Matt, Ashley, and Chris. As the story progresses, you come to either love or hate the people. We all have our favorites (Chris!) and least favorites (Jessica, ugh). The gameplay and cast go hand in hand, making a very movie-like experience. Until Dawn is not afraid to make players think. I feel like this is something too many games fail to do these days. We need more games that force players to tread carefully and make smart decisions (or dumb ones). Every decision you make in the game leads to another event. The Butterfly Effect feature shows players the results of their choices and how certain things happened because of a decision they made. You must face the consequences for your decisions, no matter the outcome. The “choices” players make within the game are basically quick time events. They are as good as quick time events can get, too. Never is a choice for absolutely nothing. I really like the freedom of choice in Until Dawn. It makes the gameplay flow smoothly. Aside from that, there are lots of cut scenes, that are very well-done I might add. There’s no real time combat, but the game makes it all work without it.

    The visuals of Until Dawn are breathtaking. The snowy, secluded mountain setting packs a ton of atmosphere and is the perfect place for any movie or game in the horror genre. The particle and lighting effects here are second to none. It just adds even more to the already gloomy atmosphere. My hat is off to the developers for making Until Dawn such a visual treat. The sound design is nothing to shake a stick at either. While the game isn’t dreadful, it has plenty of jump scares to keep things on edge. It also has some Saw-like moments that will gross some players out. The premise is somewhat of a cliche, but the game finds ways to innovate via its gameplay style, not to mention, there are some great twists and turns along the way that will catch players off guard. Until Dawn is truly a unique experience and its a game you should definitely pick up. It clocks in at around 9 hours if you play at a normal pace. I genuinely hope there is a sequel, because I want more of Until Dawn! It’s beautiful, atmospheric, entertaining, truly unique, and offers high replay value. Don’t miss out on this one.
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  9. Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Amazing horror game, ending based on decision, plot twist and pretty nice graphics made this one of my favourite horrors. More games like that, please:)
  10. Feb 13, 2016
    9
    Good fun, short and sweet... and a bit scary.
    I like interactive movie games when they are done well. Telltales' TWD, TWAU,TFTB and Heavy Rain are some of the best games, yes I said games.
    The best part about the game is that, it's not revolutionary in anyway, it basically just takes existing tropes and make them work. You start the game kind of cringing at it, thinking like "is this
    Good fun, short and sweet... and a bit scary.
    I like interactive movie games when they are done well. Telltales' TWD, TWAU,TFTB and Heavy Rain are some of the best games, yes I said games.

    The best part about the game is that, it's not revolutionary in anyway, it basically just takes existing tropes and make them work.
    You start the game kind of cringing at it, thinking like "is this one of those cheap homemade college horror movies with teenagers having sex then die?"...and turns that's almost what it is, except a lot better.

    I had a blast playing it, wife had a great time watching it.
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  11. Aug 25, 2015
    9
    My wife and I simply couldn't stop playing and while we were away from the game, our thoughts circled around the things we experienced and what we might change the next playthrough. If a game manages to do that, it certainly is a very good game, don't you think?
  12. 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.
  13. Nov 9, 2015
    9
    One of the best games of 2015 for me. Genuinely scary, brilliant choices that actually matter and zero game over screens (you have to live with your choices). So, so fun and highly recommended.
  14. Aug 27, 2015
    9
    So much fun! During the game you get to make some really critical choices that actually have an impact later on (sometimes even under time pressure). And no one is safe! Everyone can die depending on your actions. Due to this fact you'll be on your toes for most of the time and makes you want to keep on playing!

    The atmosphere is perfect! It captures the creepy horrorfilm ambient really
    So much fun! During the game you get to make some really critical choices that actually have an impact later on (sometimes even under time pressure). And no one is safe! Everyone can die depending on your actions. Due to this fact you'll be on your toes for most of the time and makes you want to keep on playing!

    The atmosphere is perfect! It captures the creepy horrorfilm ambient really well. The soundtrack fits perfectly too.

    The graphics are great, though the framerate can dip a bit during some scenes. And your character can get stuck in the environment sometimes.

    Overall, I enjoyed the hell out of this game and I can't wait to get the Platinum trophy for it.
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  15. Aug 25, 2015
    9
    Glad to see this game has done well and people love it. Maybe the sales will be good enough to spawn a sequel or more games like this. I loved heavy rain and beyond two souls and I knew what I was getting into when I got this game unlike some ppl who just pick it up without any knowledge. The game itself is fantastic and I haven't beat it yet but the story, characters, and graphics are topGlad to see this game has done well and people love it. Maybe the sales will be good enough to spawn a sequel or more games like this. I loved heavy rain and beyond two souls and I knew what I was getting into when I got this game unlike some ppl who just pick it up without any knowledge. The game itself is fantastic and I haven't beat it yet but the story, characters, and graphics are top tier. Even though this game pays homage to 90s horror I took it way more seriously and unlike most horror movies, actually cared for the characters. The choices in this, much like telltale's series of games, actually matter here. You choose who will live and die it's entirely up to the player. You are director in this horror movie and can change the plot on a whim. Some choices won't show up till later but when **** hits the fan it hits HARD. I think all horror fans who grew up loving cheesy 90s cliche horror will LOVE this game and it deserves it. We need more games like these out there and supermassive with their impressive beautiful talent at creating tension, dread, death and beauty in this world of consequence, need to seriously make horror games in the future. The only downside I had was the length, it seemed short to me but is replay able since you won't understand the full story being told on the first play through. Supermassive have a sleeper hit on their hands and now that the game is out it's time to revel in this magnificent horror experience 9.5/10 Expand
  16. Dec 13, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished my first play through. Initially I was under the impression that ALL of your decisions would have a meaningful impact to the storyline, but this is only partly true. Some choices will give you a better chance of surviving, but most choices impact the relationships to each character. The story and gameplay were well polished. Seeing as this game encourages multiple play throughs, I was a bit surprised that starting a new game will prevent collectibles from carrying over. To summarize my experience, I had a great time! That's what a game is about; a good story; good gameplay; great replay value; and graphics and SOUND are simply amazing. Expand
  17. 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.
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  18. Sep 21, 2015
    9
    This kind of game can't be done much better. Good story, tense atmosphere, comprehensible characters, relevant choices and a great presentation are good enough for me to make this one of the best games I played so far this year. In the category of this "sorft of interactive movie" it will be a hard duell with life is strange, which has yet to prove that it can also end in a great way.
  19. Mar 2, 2016
    9
    I enjoyed this game a lot. It had a great story with some good twists and some really effective atmosphere. I know the entire story doesn't flip around based on your actions, but there were times that I made mistakes and people died because of it. It is one that I almost immediately wanted to replay to see if i could get through the game without losing any characters. I would compareI enjoyed this game a lot. It had a great story with some good twists and some really effective atmosphere. I know the entire story doesn't flip around based on your actions, but there were times that I made mistakes and people died because of it. It is one that I almost immediately wanted to replay to see if i could get through the game without losing any characters. I would compare this to the heavy rain and telltale games. More of an interactive movie than game, the controls are wonky but forgivable. Expand
  20. Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Before I begin this review I must clarify I am not a fan of adventure, point and click, interactive sort of games. A good example on how these sorts of games can be considered mediocre and boring, just play one of David Cage's games and you will know what I mean. With the exception of Tell Tale Walking Dead Series. Usually games like the Beyond Two Souls and Indigo Prophecy in my eyes areBefore I begin this review I must clarify I am not a fan of adventure, point and click, interactive sort of games. A good example on how these sorts of games can be considered mediocre and boring, just play one of David Cage's games and you will know what I mean. With the exception of Tell Tale Walking Dead Series. Usually games like the Beyond Two Souls and Indigo Prophecy in my eyes are mediocre.

    Now I will not bore you will a long review, and state the many accomplishment Until Dawn has in it's game. But instead I will explain my reasoning on why you should purchase this game and enjoy the many wounder for yourself.

    1. It's not a corny and goofy wanna be game; as I first thought when i saw the trailer for it. To its core the game provides moments of great suspense and interesting view point on how the game will develop throughout your session. Moreover for the most part (except for 2 characters) the cast of Until Dawn are a likable bunch with their unique features to like and dislike.

    2. I am going to be honest with you if you are a fast paste, FPS, MMO, MOBA, or RTS type of gamer (like me), this game will not quite satisfy you because its an exploring game as well. Therefore you must set your mind in a way an RPG player might have who enjoys exploring and immersing yourself in. If you get that mind set you will start to enjoy the game, if you are stuck with a fast paste mind set you might hate the game or struggle through it.

    3. Simple to the point, it has many choices and they do weigh a great deal through the game. The choices in Until Dawn are not like some other games I played in which you might think it will impact the game progression but in reality it does nothing. (I'm looking at you Dragon Age Inquisition)

    4. Finally I would say you will get your moneys worth, I beat the game in about 18 hours in a relax paste, and I have no regret spending 60 dollars on it. So I would say you should buy the game and enjoy the game charm. Thank you for reading and sorry for my poor English I am not a native speaker.
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  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. Jan 8, 2017
    9
    This game is really intense! I didn't expect it is so good and played it more than a year after release. The game starts slowly but second part of the game is simply great. I'll definitely play this game to rescue more people that did during my first playthrough.
  24. 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/
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  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. Jan 10, 2016
    9
    Thoroughly enjoyed this, good graphics, interesting tongue-in-cheek story. The butterfly effect was well implemented, played through all possibilities and a relatively easy Platinum for those that like to collect Trophies!
  28. Jan 5, 2016
    9
    This game is amazing! The game is well written. Until Dawn does an excellent job making you feel as if you are truly in a horror movie. Every decision you make comes with a consequence. That consequence can either good or bad. The graphics are great and the story line is just as good. I was not a fan of the camera angles. That is the only reason I felt I could not give the game a 10.
  29. Aug 28, 2015
    9
    Great Game

    Amazing graphics, very very Atmospheric, Jump Scares

    Great Storyline, although gets a bit crazy near the end

    Will replay just to see what happens with the other choices, the characters are well written, the setting is creepy

    Top Marks
  30. 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
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 103 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 103
  2. 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. 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.
  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]