Until Dawn

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

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  1. LTR
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    An absolutely amazing experience! Great characters, setting and graphics. The choices you finally matter and completely change the whole game. A must play for horror fans!
  2. Zimbardo
    Nov 7, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a pretty solid horror game. Great atmosphere, great story, and great motion capture/graphics. The meetings with the psychiatrist were a great addition.

    This would easily be a 10/10 if it weren't for the fact that your decisions don't have much on an impact on the story. Yes, you will influence who lives or dies (and when they die) but that is it. No matter what the gang will go back to the chalet to blow it up. No matter what Josh will get the saw. No matter what Matt and Emily will go to the radio tower. No matter what Sam and Mike will make it to the final scene.

    For a game that spends it's opening 1/2 hour of gameplay beating you over the head about the butterfly effect, you REALLY don't have much freedom and the freedom you are given only makes a difference about 1% of the time.

    Also I've seen people comment that there are over 200 endings to the game. There really is only 1 ending with slight variations. The chalet blows up and everything else is just a cosmetic variation. Either 1) some/all/none of the teens live, and 2) Josh dies or becomes a windigo. Saying that there are hundreds of endings is like saying there are hundreds of endings for MGS5 - big boss could be wearing any one of 10 costumes during the end cinematic, holding any 1 of hundreds of weapons, with or without a headband, with any variation of items left locked or unlocked. But in the end it doesn't matter.    … Expand
  3. everin
    Oct 1, 2015
    7
    Tier 2
    + One of the most visually impressive console games released to date, particularly concerning lighting and animations
    + Demonstrates incredible cinematic prowess that pushes the adventure game genre to a new level + Engaging, visceral, and fun in its execution and delivery ? Suffers some pacing issues in its attempt to cover so many genre tropes and characters ? Interesting    Tier 2
    + One of the most visually impressive console games released to date, particularly concerning lighting and animations
    + Demonstrates incredible cinematic prowess that pushes the adventure game genre to a new level
    + Engaging, visceral, and fun in its execution and delivery
    ? Suffers some pacing issues in its attempt to cover so many genre tropes and characters
    ? Interesting exploration mechanics, though in many instances they distract from the cinematic immersion by making the experience feel like gamey "search for the glowing objects"
    - Treats its players like idiots in its tutorials and communications of the objectives
    - Ending feels rushed and cheap compared to the story building up to it, greatly undercuts the achievements of the game's earlier chapters    … Expand
  4. pinball123
    Sep 26, 2015
    8
    Slow to get started (a lot of walking early on) and the facial animations are flat out bad at times but over all the game is a lot of fun if you stick with it. Once you get a few chapters in the story really picks up and you become invested in the characters. I really like this style of horror game where the enemies will actually kill you!

    People saying the game is like the order are    Slow to get started (a lot of walking early on) and the facial animations are flat out bad at times but over all the game is a lot of fun if you stick with it. Once you get a few chapters in the story really picks up and you become invested in the characters. I really like this style of horror game where the enemies will actually kill you!

    People saying the game is like the order are flat out stupid. They share quick time events yes but until dawns quick times and choices impact the story and you can shape how it plays out.

    It also takes around 12 hours to finish with a huge amount of replability!    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. khugh777
    Mar 4, 2016
    6
    I'm disappointed in the characters, voice acting, the ppl constantly trying to scare each other, the writing of the characters is horrible(corny forced conversations that real ppl don't have), the stories just not believable. I mean u came to a house a year to the day after the main characters sisters died. And when they get there (they all showed up separately alone in the dark... At 11I'm disappointed in the characters, voice acting, the ppl constantly trying to scare each other, the writing of the characters is horrible(corny forced conversations that real ppl don't have), the stories just not believable. I mean u came to a house a year to the day after the main characters sisters died. And when they get there (they all showed up separately alone in the dark... At 11 pm. Way to late to enjoy the day) immediately everyone goes separate ways and it even seems they hate each other. The one needy hot girl ( back to the bad writing) has to take a bath right away.. Even tho it's just a one night event. So u risk ur life to start the hot water heater. Ok. Now the guy who sisters died wants to do a quije board séance? WHY!? Last quick little story spoiler. Why would the one couple get there late just to wonder several hundred yards away into the deadly night to have sex at a cabin??? I'm angry! The main house has soo many open rooms!!! Bad job creators. Only reason it gets a 6 is the creativity.… Expand
  7. SuperkenGaming
    May 30, 2016
    10
    Until Dawn
    A Psychological Horror
    Until Dawn starts out with a prank gone wrong.. A girl has a crush and the other teens at this cabin party use this crush to prank her for a video. She’s about to take her shirt off, and surprise, humiliation... She runs off and her sister chases after her... But then something chases after them the girls die… On the anniversary of the twin’s    Until Dawn
    A Psychological Horror
    Until Dawn starts out with a prank gone wrong..
    A girl has a crush and the other teens at this cabin party use this crush to prank her for a video.
    She’s about to take her shirt off, and surprise, humiliation...
    She runs off and her sister chases after her...
    But then something chases after them
    the girls die…
    On the anniversary of the twin’s death, their brother josh invites everyone back for their annual getaway
    the teens eventually all split to go do their own thing...
    Take a relaxing bath, head to a cabin with your promiscuous girlfriend
    and then things start to get weird as you’ll notice subtle cues that maybe someone is watching you...
    This games plays with the idea of the butterfly effect...
    Every single choice you make can unknowingly at times set you on the path to save a character or kill them
    the game starts with 8 characters.
    Any of the 8 can individually or collectively live as well as die…
    Their fate is in your hands during a lot of times a split second decision, and you won’t know which decision leads to what outcome until it’s too late.
    You also have the choice to do nothing when an opportunity to throw or shoot something presents itself...
    Any of these things could change the balance…
    The simple mistake of using an item in a situation instead of holding onto it for later could seal your characters fate, as you control all 8 of them, hopping around the story…
    There is a bit of a mystery here as you’ll eventually come across totems that show you the fate of certain characters, or even a guidance clue to help them survive, as well as pictures and notes that will slowly piece together the strange happenings…
    I had so much fun trying to piece things together…
    Getting attached and annoyed with characters, but even as annoyed with some as I was... I didn’t want to really see any of them die…
    There was only one that I killed off on purpose when I knew that there was probably a chance they didn’t have to die…. But I did it anyway…
    And once I did it, that was it… there’s no going back... no restarting from checkpoints...
    There is no game over..
    You can’t change the past no matter how much you regret a decision..
    A reoccurring theme.
    every choice is significant and this is what makes until dawn such an amazing game.
    I did have some annoyances mechanically, as the exploration sections of the game would sometimes feel just a little too long, and the pacing was just a tad slow in these sections to keep the suspense of the story as high as it possibly could be…
    And this does take away from the experience, but not by much…
    This is still a must play for anyone who’s a fan of horror, mystery , or storytelling in general.
    I give Until Dawn a
    9.5/10    … Expand
  8. youlouz
    Jun 8, 2016
    8
    At first near masterpiece then about 2/3 in it turned into an awful mess

    PROS
    -Great graphics
    -2/3s of gameplay excellent
    -gripping story for the most part

    CONS
    -1/3 of game poor
    -story poor for 1/3
  9. RealDarthWeeder
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Another PlayStation Only gem. This is a brilliant 100% horror game which will scare the hell out of you and make your eyes cry because the graphics is just so phenomena you never saw something close to it.
  10. Odogreviews
    Sep 18, 2016
    9
    Until Dawn is a cinematic horror game published by Playstation. It is heavily based off of teenage slasher movies like Friday the 13th and Scream yet it gives its own twist. I found that the graphics were very well done. I found the character models expressive and realistic making me feel more immersed in the story. I found the story basic and entertaining but not amazing. I found the plotUntil Dawn is a cinematic horror game published by Playstation. It is heavily based off of teenage slasher movies like Friday the 13th and Scream yet it gives its own twist. I found that the graphics were very well done. I found the character models expressive and realistic making me feel more immersed in the story. I found the story basic and entertaining but not amazing. I found the plot twist at the end very unsatisfactory. I found some of the character obnoxious and annoying at first but I learned care for them due to the tense gameplay. The game has exploration sections through tank controls, quicktime event sections, and shooter segments at the end. I found the introduction of gunplay at the end of the game unnecessary but it still kept me at the edge of seat while I was playing. I found the gameplay simple and easy to play. I liked the player choice system and the “Butterfly Effect” system making each playthrough unique. The game features well crafted jumpscares that the keep game entense all the way through. People have told me they did not enjoy the parts where you are asked in between chapter sections by the creepy psychiatrist Dr. Hill on how you want the game to play. I actually enjoyed and I found them fun they helped with game’s funny cheesy horror atmosphere. I found some quicktime events annoying because they would sometimes pop out of nowhere but overall I enjoyed every minute of Until Dawn. Until Dawn gets a 9/10.… Expand
  11. alexmanea
    Jan 4, 2016
    10
    Until Dawn is one of the best games I've played in a long time. I was afraid that it might feel as a cliche story, but I was wrong. It feels like you are in total control of the characters. The sound is great as it builds up the emotions and the graphics are the best. Every little choice you make has a consequence and therefore there are many endings you can get. Awesome game and I hopeUntil Dawn is one of the best games I've played in a long time. I was afraid that it might feel as a cliche story, but I was wrong. It feels like you are in total control of the characters. The sound is great as it builds up the emotions and the graphics are the best. Every little choice you make has a consequence and therefore there are many endings you can get. Awesome game and I hope the studio will make more games just like it in the future.… Expand
  12. felasi
    Dec 7, 2015
    8
    Until Dawn is an excellent game and well worth checking out. The graphics are superb. Atmosphere and environments on point, and has compelling acting. It plays as a sort of movie game so in terms of "gameplay" doesnt require much other than some quick time events. Most of what you will be doing is making decisions which will affect the story, and who survives.

    Keeping in mind that the    Until Dawn is an excellent game and well worth checking out. The graphics are superb. Atmosphere and environments on point, and has compelling acting. It plays as a sort of movie game so in terms of "gameplay" doesnt require much other than some quick time events. Most of what you will be doing is making decisions which will affect the story, and who survives.

    Keeping in mind that the game story is set as a typical teen horror movie will help you to oversee some of the silly things characters do (calling your friends name while in a dark and suspicious room). Its cliche like that but it knows it and doesnt try to be something else. As far as a horror story, it flowed seamlesly and didnt jump at irregular intervals as the story developed, which can be the case for alot of horror type games/movies.

    Overall, it was one of those games that kept me wanting to play. Any game that does that is a success in my books. Its obvious that a lot of effort went into this game, the attention to details in some spots is just applaudable.

    I give it an 8 because of some stiff movement, a few holes in the story (bound to happen anyway), and there can be some room for improvement in terms of character development.    … Expand
  13. Frank_Dukes
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    One of the 2 best games on the ps4 right now. This is the most story driven exclusive on the console and its very beautiful. I like the dark tone and the connection you get with each character. Very good game. Worth picking up if you already own a ps4. I wouldn't buy a ps4 for this game though.
  14. amontillado
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great horror movie and game, one that got under my skin in a way Outlast and Amnesia, or even SOMA, could not. Not to be nitpicky, but after going through a game with terrific character development and twists and turns, plus ambiguous conclusions that ask you to make judgments (internally) on the measure of a person, you may miss some of the details that would have you scratching head throughout the game.

    For example, the mansion where the plot begins and ends is built in the shadow of a sanitarium and mine. On the way to the mansion you pass kiosks with signage that looks like you're entering a national park. Who in their right mind issued the permits for the mansion to be built? How does the damn thing have a pipe drainage system and modern water systems in an area that was recently closed, and which probably hasn't had the time to be properly ecologically restored. Who would drink piped water from the local water stream, for christ's sake that damn thing is probably full of tailings and leached metals from the mine. What're they thinking building a damn mansion there?

    Moreover, when we find out about the Wendigo, are you telling me that for the whole year, year and a half of construction (if not more due to its remoteness) that no construction member ever saw, much less be attacked by the Wendigo? Or see Flamethrower Guy attack one? And nobody check out the Sanitarium and see any of the Wendigos? Or that the construction were diligent about getting off site by sundown in a construction site that means that either a.) they got in a gondola for a good long trip to the mountain, which at most could seat 12 at a time, everyday for work or b.) lived on site to cut down on the distance. BTW, when they were setting up building materials for the mansion, not a single Wendigo attack, at all? I'm beginning to think these Wendigos are highly particular, bet none of the construction crew was hot enough for these hell beasts.

    Still, if you can look past the OBVIOUS lapse in building permitting, the fact that the government allowed a mansion on national park land, that the homeowner does not care about his kids as utilizing water systems would probably do irreparable harm to their health mental and physical, the very particular foraging behavior of the Wendigos, you will have yourself a good time.    … Expand
  15. darkwings13
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    This was a really fun and scary game to play. I will go over Until Dawn through some main points.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, I would definitely recommend this game to fans of the horror genre. It's entertaining, very human, suspenseful and very enjoyable to play.    … Expand
  16. notlaw
    May 1, 2016
    7
    Until Dawn is a decent horror survival game.The first few hours are a little slow but once your past that it gets pretty entertaining. I like how you think its taking you one way and then goes another a couple of times. Your choices will influence who lives and who dies, its like your own teen slasher with a twist. The visuals in it are pretty impressive also, I did pick this game up forUntil Dawn is a decent horror survival game.The first few hours are a little slow but once your past that it gets pretty entertaining. I like how you think its taking you one way and then goes another a couple of times. Your choices will influence who lives and who dies, its like your own teen slasher with a twist. The visuals in it are pretty impressive also, I did pick this game up for $20 so if you can get it for around that certainly not money wasted.… Expand
  17. Termin8ter
    Feb 8, 2016
    8
    If the controversial cancellation of Silent Hills, and P.T getting pulled from the PlayStation store left a bad taste in your mouth, then Until Dawn will be a good palette cleanser. The story follows a bunch of cocky teenagers who end up in an abandoned Ski field. Throughout the game, the teenagers will be attacked and chased by: a murderer, a ghost, and a creepy monster-thing. And it willIf the controversial cancellation of Silent Hills, and P.T getting pulled from the PlayStation store left a bad taste in your mouth, then Until Dawn will be a good palette cleanser. The story follows a bunch of cocky teenagers who end up in an abandoned Ski field. Throughout the game, the teenagers will be attacked and chased by: a murderer, a ghost, and a creepy monster-thing. And it will be your choices that determine whether this group of cocky teenagers live or die, and your choices actually have a meaningful effect on the story! (looking at you, Beyond Two Souls) Another thing Until Dawn does right is the amazing graphics, there is a heap of detail in every environment, so that really enhances the experience. Another thing that makes Until Dawn great is that the story behind why the ghost is attacking you, or why the ghost is haunting you, these facts are not handed to you, you have to search for clues in the environment that explain what's going on. Overall, Until Dawn is a solid horror game and a solid interactive game, buy It if you loved P.T… Expand
  18. hardkotian
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    Awesome story, nice cinematic, creepy QTE gameplay (it is an "interactive movie" after all - what did you expect?), different choices make another story line, high replay ability. After Fahrenheit-Heavy Rain-Two souls of Quantic Dream there was not actually any games with that genre left to play. And that's where Until Dawn shows up! Glorious.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. DanielBentley
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    Still testing review system. Copy paste:

    It's not a masterpiece, but it's certainly way above average. I can only see three reasons for someone giving it less than 7: watched a video and didn't like it/Sony hater, dislikes horror experiences, extreme loathe to QTEs.
  22. HelloWorld98
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    This game came out of nowhere. I love it! The graphics are amazing - excellent motion capture work. It has one of the best horror narratives I've seen in years.

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

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

    10/10 recommend.    … Expand
  23. AbstractCat
    Sep 14, 2015
    8
    In my opinion, Until Dawn is an 8/10. In my opinion, Until Dawn is an 8/10. In my opinion, Until Dawn is an 8/10. In my opinion, Until Dawn is an 8/10.
  24. LoboMenares
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    A great horror graphic adventure. Its like a movie that runs 6 to 8 hours, you have eight characters and with your decisions some live and some die. Its a lot like Heavy Rain, not as good, but it has a great story and impressive graphics. Its better than Beyond 2 souls, so if you like that, this is way better.
    If you like slasher horror films and graphic adventures, then you will love Until Dawn.
  25. KyoYagami
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    I’m gonna get this out of the way. Until Dawn is very fun to play. It may have its flaws, but I can’t stop enjoying myself from playing it. Here’s the best part, I hate horror movies so bad because I don’t like the scare factor or jump scares that are plenty for the horror junkies (medical reasons. Cough). And here I am, laughing like an idiot when those moments happen.

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

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

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

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

    And boy the jump scares are funny.

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

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

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

    It’s weird for me to say that this is a great party game for you to play. But when I was younger, I remember being a part of Resident Evil 2 playthrough party, and the screams coming from everyone were euphoric. Until Dawn has been successful in giving me that good old feeling of a good horror game, despite its immediate flaws. Remember, play with a room full of people, lights off, and let the fun filled horror begin!    … Expand
  26. cartman69_er
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    Its more movie than game , horror genre is probably good for this style of game. Its confusing at first but with the butterfly effect you are glued to the screen to see what happens next. Will probable play one more time to see a different ending .
  27. Jacen1023
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    I wasn't too sure I wanted to pick up Until Dawn brand new at $60. After playing through it once in 2 sessions I'm glad I did. The moment I finished Until Dawn I immediately started a new game to go back and see if I could save those I was unable to.
    I'm not one for survival horror, during my time with Until Dawn I felt helpless the whole time. QTE and choices aside I felt helpless,    I wasn't too sure I wanted to pick up Until Dawn brand new at $60. After playing through it once in 2 sessions I'm glad I did. The moment I finished Until Dawn I immediately started a new game to go back and see if I could save those I was unable to.
    I'm not one for survival horror, during my time with Until Dawn I felt helpless the whole time. QTE and choices aside I felt helpless, knowing that these people's lives are in your hands and there's no re-spawning made me stop and really think about what I was going to do. I paused the game on multiple occasions so I could weigh the options placed before me.
    I set out trying my hardest to ensure the friends survived even the ones I didn't like (Emily). Knowing that something as simple as using an item at the wrong time or not completing a QTE fast enough made there chances of survival lower or in some instances non existent was really tough on me.
    In the end I loved Until Dawn, the butterfly effect had real ramifications, the characters had depth (even though they were based off 80s campy tropes), the voice acting was top notch and the story was engaging. However, that had left turn 3/4 of the way through was very jarring and that's really what caused me to give this game on 8.    … Expand
  28. Xyldan
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    An 8 out of 10 is a great score for a great game. It was very different from many games out at the moment, which is a very good thing. People who are worried about the QTE or the fact that it a interactive movie should know that it keeps you more engaged then most games out these days. I find that with a lot of games out at the moment i can be of Facebook while playing were as for untilAn 8 out of 10 is a great score for a great game. It was very different from many games out at the moment, which is a very good thing. People who are worried about the QTE or the fact that it a interactive movie should know that it keeps you more engaged then most games out these days. I find that with a lot of games out at the moment i can be of Facebook while playing were as for until dawn my eyes were glued to the screen for the entire 9 hours of a great story. If you're worried about the price or gameplay wait until it come down in price but definitely a game to play for the future.… Expand
  29. RavensCrime
    Sep 5, 2015
    8
    As someone who loves these Quantic Dream/Interactive Movie type games, and a fan of everything horror, my time with Until Dawn was a blast.
    This game is true Horror, not like most games these dames, which are basically very gory shooters. The only downsides this Game has are that its a bit overpriced, only having a running time of 6-7 Hours and it is part of a pretty niche genre.
    But it    As someone who loves these Quantic Dream/Interactive Movie type games, and a fan of everything horror, my time with Until Dawn was a blast.
    This game is true Horror, not like most games these dames, which are basically very gory shooters. The only downsides this Game has are that its a bit overpriced, only having a running time of 6-7 Hours and it is part of a pretty niche genre.
    But it is one of the only games I started again right after I finished it, so that has to count for something, right?    … Expand
  30. justdoit
    Sep 8, 2015
    8
    It has some weird animations and framerate issues, but everything else is a-ok
    Plot twist(s) are kind of lazy though, they could have gone a bit more creative with it
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#67 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#9 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#10 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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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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