Until Dawn

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

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  1. HTGamer
    Nov 6, 2017
    9
    Until Dawn is a great AAA adventure game with a choice-driven narrative.

    This game is inspired from Heavy Rain and applies its structure into an interactive movie with 8 playable protagonists. But unlike games such as Telltale's The Walking Dead where some things will happen no matter what you do, in Until Dawn your choices matter and affect the story. Until Dawn's story is about a    Until Dawn is a great AAA adventure game with a choice-driven narrative.

    This game is inspired from Heavy Rain and applies its structure into an interactive movie with 8 playable protagonists. But unlike games such as Telltale's The Walking Dead where some things will happen no matter what you do, in Until Dawn your choices matter and affect the story.

    Until Dawn's story is about a group of 8 young people who go on vacation at a winter resort in the mountains only to get into trouble because (surprise!) there is a psycho killer on the loose. The story begins awkwardly but soon it finds its pace, and diverts from a simplistic Scream-like plot into a Resident Evil-esque one. The game's atmosphere is tremendous thanks to the amazing job done by the artists and graphics programmers of Supermassive Games.

    Gameplay is pretty simple, you explore the environment and look out for clues or objects to interact with. There are many indian totems scattered around which offer visual hints of things to come (like a character's potential death or a way to escape from a trap). But most of all, the game's full of choices to make. Some times you will have to defend a person in an argument, other times you will have to sweet talk to them. The game's also full of QTEs, but failing one doesn't necessarily mean instant death. There are also some nice motion control events and I suggest you play with motion controls enabled, it adds to the game's immersion. Your overall choices will affect the fate of every character. By the story's end, some characters may get killed, maybe all of them will die, maybe everybody will survive. It's up to you.

    My only gripe is the camera. It's not free to rotate like in most games. It's like the old Resident Evil games, it's static and transitions into a new point of view as you walk around. It works, but I don't like a static camera. Oh, and the killings can be too gorey for my tastes.

    Overall this game is fantastic. It's suspenseful with plenty of plot twists and surprises, your choices affect the story, and it's built for replayability. Go into this game and try to survive, ehm, Until Dawn.    … Expand
  2. Viktory_Gaming
    Oct 30, 2017
    9
    The story I found to be great and each of the characters are unique each having their own likes and dislikes, backgrounds and personalities etc. One thing I do want to mention is that I'm very fond of the way that the developers specifically made certain characters with the intention to be less liked by the player than others. The story can branch out into many different directionsThe story I found to be great and each of the characters are unique each having their own likes and dislikes, backgrounds and personalities etc. One thing I do want to mention is that I'm very fond of the way that the developers specifically made certain characters with the intention to be less liked by the player than others. The story can branch out into many different directions sometimes resulting in the death of every character which inspires multiple play throughs until you get the ending you're satisfied with. Peter Stormare did a fantastic job with his character. The throwbacks to many of the classic slasher films involved are great. The decision making is well done and truly impactful and can drastically change the story.… Expand
  3. Anarch
    Sep 19, 2017
    9
    Surely a must buy for PS4 owners. The atmosphere, story telling, characters, and choices are all great, and forces you to play through the game again to try out other choices. Choices are brilliantly designed to have a lot of impact, even going certain paces make a huge difference.
  4. KittyWhisky
    Sep 11, 2017
    8
    We all know the slasher genre. Stupid teenagers and a maniac who will kill them with extreme brutality. I think we all wanted to be in these films. how to participate in them. And finally, it happened!

    In UNTIL DAWN we manage each of the eight friends. We can skillfully escape from the dangerous situation, and especially to kill some disliked the hero. And it's cool! Each of the eight    We all know the slasher genre. Stupid teenagers and a maniac who will kill them with extreme brutality. I think we all wanted to be in these films. how to participate in them. And finally, it happened!

    In UNTIL DAWN we manage each of the eight friends. We can skillfully escape from the dangerous situation, and especially to kill some disliked the hero. And it's cool! Each of the eight friends could die. Or to stay alive. It all depends on you. Yes, there are pseudo-elections, but the Ira carefully conceals them, making the game seem more variable. And believe me, the replayability of the game high! Can pereproyti game 3 times, if not more.

    Eight friends perfectly played by real actors. Also in the game there is a psychiatrist played by Peter Stormare. His facial expressions are interesting to watch, but at the same time it looks so ugly that even more terrifying.

    The characters seem to be cardboard at first. But over time, they disclosed. And, for example, nasty muscleman at the end can be a real hero. The plot is long swings, but over time, gaining momentum and doesn't let go. You wonder what will happen next. Besides the role played by "the butterfly effect" that changes the story.

    UNTIL DAWN is interaktywna game. QTE but not as interesting and raznoobraznye like in Heavy Rain. The characters sometimes look scary and unnatural. Chuvstvuetsa a certain woodenness of the hero when they are run. not a small part of the game we walk, and the walk down to locations can be a grind. The story itself is interesting, but to learn lore, which will help to fully understand the story you need to look for collectionne items - and that's bad storytelling.

    UNTIL DAWN is a great game incarnation of the horror film with teenagers. It has everything: a serial killer, ghosts, monsters. The plot is intriguing, the characters are pleasing, and acting. The game is not perfect, but it should pass. And get ready to be scared, because there's a lot of skimmer.    … Expand
  5. Jack97
    Sep 9, 2017
    7
    Until Dawn is undoubtedly a unique gaming experience. It's tributes to the horror genre are cool and it's visually appealing. I like the decision making and how it altered certain things, but that's the thing - it only alters certain events within the story. The story will always be the same only with maybe some character deaths and some revelations into their feelings. I was a bitUntil Dawn is undoubtedly a unique gaming experience. It's tributes to the horror genre are cool and it's visually appealing. I like the decision making and how it altered certain things, but that's the thing - it only alters certain events within the story. The story will always be the same only with maybe some character deaths and some revelations into their feelings. I was a bit disappointed that you can't REALLY alter the story with your choices. I don't think the game fully capitalized on it's potential but for what it is I enjoyed playing it but I don't see myself playing it again.… Expand
  6. UncutSuspiria
    Sep 8, 2017
    7
    Let me start off by saying I was extremely hesitant about buying this because it was such a short game. I only did because it was on sale for $10. I am glad I bought it for sure.

    This game is hard to review because the story is based on your choices. You can play it multiple times and have multiple endings or scenes in the game. This is the only game I am actually looking forward to    Let me start off by saying I was extremely hesitant about buying this because it was such a short game. I only did because it was on sale for $10. I am glad I bought it for sure.

    This game is hard to review because the story is based on your choices. You can play it multiple times and have multiple endings or scenes in the game. This is the only game I am actually looking forward to playing again.

    The only reason I didn't score it higher is because although the graphics are awesome, the sound and characters facial expressions do not always match up with the dialogue. Also, some of the characters teeth appear black, lol. But, my biggest complaint, and I seriously do not understand how this game got released with this issue, is the sound of the dialogue. The talking literally sounds muffled or like they are talking through a tin can. Look it up, it is a known issue. it can be overlooked because of the gameplay, but it is a bit ridiculous.

    This game has great replay value and definitely worth the $10.    … Expand
  7. Kansler
    Aug 24, 2017
    7
    A middle way between Telltale's adventure games and the survival horror of Resident Evil. A very engrossing story and presentation, although full of horror cliches and some annoying teenage characters. Despite the branching nature of the story, I didn't feel the need to go back and play it again, but the first run was very memorable. Unlike many other "choose your own adventure" titles,A middle way between Telltale's adventure games and the survival horror of Resident Evil. A very engrossing story and presentation, although full of horror cliches and some annoying teenage characters. Despite the branching nature of the story, I didn't feel the need to go back and play it again, but the first run was very memorable. Unlike many other "choose your own adventure" titles, Until Dawn definitely makes you feel like your actions have consequences. Some really horrific ones...… Expand
  8. Makaveli
    Aug 18, 2017
    2
    Cheap jump scares every two minutes, dont know why people like this boring game. Game is for the simple minded who do not know what horror is. The story is predictable too. The game play is terrible, you slowly walk around until the next jump scare.. QTE's all over the place. This isn't a game, and even if it was a movie it would be a terrible one. I didn't care about any of the charactersCheap jump scares every two minutes, dont know why people like this boring game. Game is for the simple minded who do not know what horror is. The story is predictable too. The game play is terrible, you slowly walk around until the next jump scare.. QTE's all over the place. This isn't a game, and even if it was a movie it would be a terrible one. I didn't care about any of the characters because they are your generic run of the mill characters found in B horror flicks... You have the slut, the **** the tough guy, the smart guy etc....
    The game is a piece of crap. Performance is crap too. You'll get frame drops out the ass.

    The only thing good is the graphics, everything else is terrible.. Those who like casual gameplay and crappy/generic horror movies that use cheap jump scares might like this..    … Expand
  9. DeusXCom
    Aug 18, 2017
    7
    Pretty solid horror experience. Audio/visual quality and the overall presentation is quite high and there is no shortage of scary or shocking moments which is what you mostly want from a horror. There might be a little too many typical teen cliches thrown in but at least it changes pace in the second half, the entire thing also escalates a little too quickly to my taste, I always enjoyPretty solid horror experience. Audio/visual quality and the overall presentation is quite high and there is no shortage of scary or shocking moments which is what you mostly want from a horror. There might be a little too many typical teen cliches thrown in but at least it changes pace in the second half, the entire thing also escalates a little too quickly to my taste, I always enjoy horrors at the beginning when the tension is building up before it gets all crazy and that's cut pretty quickly here. In terms of gameplay it's just some basics, with various QTE thrown in, this is more about the story and decisions you make than the actual gameplay, but in terms of horror experience you get from it, it works pretty well. 7/10… Expand
  10. Direwolf73
    Aug 18, 2017
    9
    Until Dawn is one of those games that may not be for everyone. A choice driven story game with horror setting it does everything it is trying to do well on so many levels. An amazing voice cast and an excellent written story. One could pick apart different things here but from an enjoyment level I give this a solid 9/10. I had a tremendous amount of fun playing through it myself andUntil Dawn is one of those games that may not be for everyone. A choice driven story game with horror setting it does everything it is trying to do well on so many levels. An amazing voice cast and an excellent written story. One could pick apart different things here but from an enjoyment level I give this a solid 9/10. I had a tremendous amount of fun playing through it myself and watching my daughter play through it.… Expand
  11. Instable
    Aug 15, 2017
    7
    The game is so overrated. The main characters are so DUMB!!! We have crazy monsters messing around but NOO ... let's separate GUYS!!! But the creators really managed to express all details of horror genre.
  12. Epik_Ninnja
    Aug 12, 2017
    7
    What started as what seemed like an interactive low-quality horror movie the first time I played it almost had me staying up until dawn playing it the second time I booted it up. Some of the scares were surprisingly effective and the decision making had real impact on the story. Also, the game's graphics are some of the best I've seen and the animations are well done (although cutscenesWhat started as what seemed like an interactive low-quality horror movie the first time I played it almost had me staying up until dawn playing it the second time I booted it up. Some of the scares were surprisingly effective and the decision making had real impact on the story. Also, the game's graphics are some of the best I've seen and the animations are well done (although cutscenes look choppy for some reason). It isn't a masterpiece and some parts were disappointing but overall it's a pretty good game.… Expand
  13. PigGeek
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Gioco fantastico, finale epico, sono veramente stupito positivamente da questo capolavoro in esclusiva ps4... lo consiglio a tutti è un gioco che vi farà rimanere a bocca aperta!
  14. Rustaman
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    This game is in the style of a good youth horror film. Great graphics, interesting gameplay. Hope someday will come the second part with other heroes. Recommend!
  15. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    What an awesome horror game. being a big fan of Heavy Rain I was excited to see the formula brought to horror and it succeeded with flying colors. With great moment to moment gameplay and really fleshed out characters. I really love the corny/ cheesy 1980's horror slasher feel to it as well. Another PS4 exclusive that Sony is proud of.
  16. Raphafrei
    Jun 8, 2017
    8
    One of the best games I've played. Until Dawn is a unique teenage horror game. The horror is not on monsters, it's just another "human". This game will make you stay wake "until dawn" to complete. The only reason for not a 10/10 is because the butterfly effect doesn't seems to work well. This is a must-have game for PS4. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
  17. TheGreatDustyCZ
    Jun 3, 2017
    9
    Until Dawn is and interactive horror where you can control 8 different characters and choose their destiny (in this case, who will die and who will survive "UNTIL DAWN"). Gameplay is very simple, you go and interact with environment among you, or there are QTE sequences, and the interesting part is choosing between 2 or more options which will have some impact on the story. It´s similar toUntil Dawn is and interactive horror where you can control 8 different characters and choose their destiny (in this case, who will die and who will survive "UNTIL DAWN"). Gameplay is very simple, you go and interact with environment among you, or there are QTE sequences, and the interesting part is choosing between 2 or more options which will have some impact on the story. It´s similar to games like Heavy Rain... Yeah...gameplay is not much, but it´s the story what makes this game GREAT. Unpredictable twists, and very good atmosphere from start to end. Characters are typical 'slasher' types, but they are still amazing. Anyone who loves horror genre should play this game. I hope there will be a sequel. 9/10… Expand
  18. keanex
    Apr 26, 2017
    8
    Until Dawn is a thrilling interactive story based game reminiscent of slasher films from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Set in a remote cabin with a killer on the loose it is your job to control the various characters and make decisions that affect the outcome of the game.
  19. Compi24
    Apr 24, 2017
    8
    Supermassive's "Until Dawn" started out a bit too slow and cheesy on the draw for my tastes, but believe me, once this game hit its stride, boy, did it become addicting. The choice and consequence mechanics offer a truly terrifying twist to the pitfalls of traditional "walking simulators," and the characters -- well, most of them -- offer enough of a satisfying variation of personality forSupermassive's "Until Dawn" started out a bit too slow and cheesy on the draw for my tastes, but believe me, once this game hit its stride, boy, did it become addicting. The choice and consequence mechanics offer a truly terrifying twist to the pitfalls of traditional "walking simulators," and the characters -- well, most of them -- offer enough of a satisfying variation of personality for the player to latch on to. And with a careful narrative that unfolds its flourishes at a healthy, tease-friendly pace, it ultimately makes up for the game's frustrating tendency to resort to the cliched conventions of the genre at hand.… Expand
  20. chupapedra23
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    A awesome game. In this game choices really matters.

    PROS: Graphics, Setting, Interesting plot, Butterfly effect.

    CONS: Can't skip cutscenes, A little bit short and frame rate issues.
  21. AndersL
    Apr 12, 2017
    8
    One of my first PS4 games, and boy did I get hooked. Some great acting and memorable moments. I would like to see more games following this formula. I felt like most of the decision REALLY mattered to the outcome of the game. There is a great combination of thinking quick and thinking ahead.
  22. joshcohen73
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    WOW!

    BEST PARTY GAME TO PLAY WITH FRIENDS! i Just had the most fun games night with my friends playing this game. With 4 friends, everyone picks 2 characters, and controls the game when that character is playing the game. It makes the game crazy real, and i've never experienced something so awesome with friends. I'm not a horror guy, and I definitely got scared, but I didn't    WOW!

    BEST PARTY GAME TO PLAY WITH FRIENDS!

    i Just had the most fun games night with my friends playing this game.

    With 4 friends, everyone picks 2 characters, and controls the game when that character is playing the game. It makes the game crazy real, and i've never experienced something so awesome with friends.

    I'm not a horror guy, and I definitely got scared, but I didn't have any trouble sleeping that night or anything.. so you'll be able to get through ;) especially with friends its less scarier.

    This game was crazy fun, well written, the graphics are AMAZING, and it just completely surprised me. I'm really dissapointed this isn't getting a sequal because I think it would do really well now that everyone know how much fun it can be to play with friends. They didn't even market this game, and it came out in the summer instead of halloween. A sequel released near halloween with the huge install base of the ps4 now would sell very well!

    MAKE A SEQUEL!!    … Expand
  23. kizt
    Apr 2, 2017
    8
    Until Dawn is all about the story and the characters. At first, it seems like a typical teen slasher horror flick but the direction of the story changes later in the game. The butterfly effect being the decision-making mechanism in the game has no major effect on the storyline itself which is slightly disappointing but it does not really detract from the experience that is on offer; it isUntil Dawn is all about the story and the characters. At first, it seems like a typical teen slasher horror flick but the direction of the story changes later in the game. The butterfly effect being the decision-making mechanism in the game has no major effect on the storyline itself which is slightly disappointing but it does not really detract from the experience that is on offer; it is mainly used to determine whether characters survive the night. The storyline is interesting but what I really love is the atmosphere and the interaction between characters. It is not a long game but there is a replayability value if you do not get 100% completion in the first playthrough. Highly recommended if you are looking for something different.… Expand
  24. Pimmy
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    Officially my new favourite game full of jumps got me a few times the characters are awesome draws you in makes you feel like you are actually in it like its real life and not a game Love love love it
  25. jelikey
    Mar 30, 2017
    8
    Until Dawn is a great game, not perfect, but great. The story is a genuine homage no old teen horror movies and doesn't try to be nothing more, it respects what it is. As many have been saying, the game feels more like a interactive movie than a game and that works perfectly, as the gameplay with QTEs and decisions made throught the story feels really organic.
  26. BlakDak666
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    Until Dawn is a great horror game that plays on the styles of 90s horror classics like Scream while adding a sense of originality of how it is presented. It recaps your latest chapters much like a mini-series on a TV show and the style of which the characters interact and do things does this very well. It also has a butterfly effect that affects the story and characters in a surprisingUntil Dawn is a great horror game that plays on the styles of 90s horror classics like Scream while adding a sense of originality of how it is presented. It recaps your latest chapters much like a mini-series on a TV show and the style of which the characters interact and do things does this very well. It also has a butterfly effect that affects the story and characters in a surprising amount of ways (although it should have been a bit more dynamic and complex in my opinion). The use of quick-time events and not moving your controller adds much tension and pressure that makes an exceptional experience.

    The only downsides are some characters receive more play time then others and are not explored equally. Also, the playthrough runs (while initially good to do a another run to collect everything you missed) can only last so long and yield the same reactions and decisions that do not dynamically change each run, which is a real shame. The story takes the role of a typical B or C movie script that deflates its logic after the halfway point and much of the character development and relationship bars are almost meaningless in their purpose. Regardless, Until Dawn is a horror game that mixes a show/movie style that works and is a great experience to play when going in blind.    … Expand
  27. bfoore90
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Solid game with alot of great scares and tension filled moments that do good at keeping you on your toes and entertained. The characters are also very well written with most of them showing ample development throughout the course of the game. However, the controls can be a bit much and once youve figured the game's narrative, there is not much replay-ability. Overall, I would say this is aSolid game with alot of great scares and tension filled moments that do good at keeping you on your toes and entertained. The characters are also very well written with most of them showing ample development throughout the course of the game. However, the controls can be a bit much and once youve figured the game's narrative, there is not much replay-ability. Overall, I would say this is a very good game that does a good job of paying homage to teen horror flicks and genuinely packs scares to it.… Expand
  28. Project_Susanoo
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    Amazing game! I've just finished it and will play it a couple more times to see more endings. Awesome graphics and story. One of the best games of 2015.
  29. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    8
    Play it on winter, on a snowy or rainy night. With friends or a girlfriend. Enjoy it without prejudice. You'll love it if you're a fan of slashers man.
  30. ZicX
    Mar 12, 2017
    8
    A great storytelling game. Thats why PS4 is a great console this generation. I play this game about 4-5 times.
    After that you basically finished with the game. But i got my money worth.
    I dont recomended it for 60$ , But i think now the price is about 10-15$.
    Go get it you will not be disappointed if you are the fans of game like this.
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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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