- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Release Date: Oct 4, 2024
- Also On: PC
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Oct 15, 2024Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, Until Dawn Remake looks better, but there is room for improvement in regard of performance.
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Dec 2, 2024This remake of Until Dawn feels more like a remaster than a true remake, despite its notable enhancements. For those who played the original, justifying the purchase of this version may be difficult, although it could be considered the definitive edition for new players.
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Oct 23, 2024The Until Dawn remake is a fantastic horror game for anyone who missed it the first time. Influencing the story through butterfly effects and seeing the consequences is horrific. The game’s improved graphics really drive home the horror even if you know what is coming. But for veterans, some aspects of the game became worse with time. There’s not enough to bring you back if you already played the original, but it’s a good choice to recommend to newcomers.
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Oct 21, 2024Overall, the Until Dawn remake is a stunning game, however it does have its flaws which will hopefully be corrected with future updates. Gamers playing it for the first time will enjoy the storytelling and structure of the game, and those returning will appreciate many of the upgrades and added scenes. I can’t say if it was a necessary remake as the original game is only nine years old and still holds up, and at this point I recommend holding off on purchasing it until the price gets an adjustment and the current glitches are corrected.
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Oct 16, 2024After completing the Remake and revisiting the classic, it became even more difficult to understand the purpose of a new version. It's hard to find a justification for recreating such a recent game. Even more so when the original version is as good, if not better (in some aspects), than the new game. Until Dawn is good and worth playing, it's just not worth the full price investment when the classic edition is still competent.
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Oct 15, 2024While Until Dawn remains Supermassive’s best rendition of its choice-driven horror games, this remake (a term that feels generous) feels like nothing but a cash grab and a move to fatten the PS5 game catalogue given you can buy the still perfectly fine original for $25 and there’s no upgrade option for existing owners. However, if this is your first night on Blackwood Pines Mountain, this new version is a great way to experience the game, but it will come at a cost.
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Oct 15, 2024Until Dawn remains entertaining thanks to its gameplay, which features branching paths and decisions from the original. However, aside from its graphical overhaul, there is little incentive to purchase it, especially when the new graphics sacrifice its eerie atmosphere and framerate. Opting for the original is better if you have yet to experience this winter nightmare.
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Oct 11, 2024Quotation forthcoming.
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Pocket-lintOct 10, 2024The $59.99 price tag is noticeably steep for what's unquestionably a fresh coat of paint on an already modern cinematic game.
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Oct 9, 2024Until Dawn for PS5 is very much for a specific audience. Despite its technical issues, it is the way to go for those looking for the newest or best-looking way to play the classic horror game. For anyone else, the original holds up just fine.
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Oct 9, 2024Soundtrack changes, the cheaper price, and PS5's backward compatibility make it easy to recommend the original Until Dawn over the remake, but the remake is still a high-quality game. It looks incredible, the Until Dawn story is still a thrilling time, and there is some worthwhile new content to seek out. However, $59.99 is a steep asking price for what's on offer. PC-only gamers may want to consider taking the plunge, but those on PlayStation might be better served sticking with the original and looking up the new ending.
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Oct 8, 2024If you've never played Until Dawn, go for it! Even if the price tag is still a bit high considering the changes. It's still one of the most beloved horror production, even after ten years, and his deserves his fame. It's, by far, the most good looking version available (PS5, PC) with huge improvements. If you've ever been on that ghost train, which successfully exploits the slasher genre, wait for a price drop. A pleasant remaster, yes, but not a complete remake.
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Oct 7, 2024The new edition of Until Dawn has a clear purpose: to reach new audiences, both on PS5 and PC, and test the waters to see if the title has the potential to become a franchise. However, for those who already know the story or played the original, the changes definitely aren't worth the extra money.
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Oct 29, 2024The remake of Until Dawn features enhanced graphics but retains the sometimes groan-worthy dialogue of the original. And the controls can be wonky: I couldn’t even shine a flashlight on a sign on a dark road.
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Oct 18, 2024Until Dawn Remake is a rather lazy remake of the now iconic PS4-era video game cult: the narrative additions appear superfluous and even anticlimactic, while the graphic modernization operation leaves itself open to too many qualitative oscillations, between excessively loaded facial expressions and still stiff animations. Playing Until Dawn today, for fans of the "teen horror" genre, still represents an interesting rediscovery, for a title that still manages to entertain thanks to the unpredictability of its narrative twists.
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Oct 18, 2024If you haven't played Until Dawn before, then sure, go ahead and pick this up. But for those who have played this before I see no reason to pay full price when it's pretty much the same game. While some of the updates to graphics are nice, there really isn't any thing new here that is worth the price of this remake.
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Oct 11, 2024Whether you're a horror fan or not, the PS5 version of Until Dawn is still not made for you. There's no way to recommend a remake that hardly justifies its existence, especially in an apparently incomplete state, where bugs and outdated facial expressions are too frustrating. Positive points go to the gameplay and additional content, but the overall value for money is far below expectations.
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Oct 9, 2024There was no need for a remake of Until Dawn, especially at this price. However, the graphical upgrade is undeniable, and the new free camera allows for greater exploration.
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Oct 8, 2024Until Dawn is a remake that does not improve on the original work and does not modernize the game in any way. The only bright spot is the switch to Unreal Engine 5, but the game structure remains old and looks unsuitable for modern audience.
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Oct 9, 2024Finding the right “number” for Until Dawn Remake is a complex balancing act. On the one hand we have an adventure that works and is entertaining, on the other a re-release that raises eyebrows quite a bit. Taking into account the quality of the work it is impossible to go below the sufficiency, but it is equally impossible to go higher, considering that the original version costs less than a third and, in terms of gaming experience, does not have any substantial difference.
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Oct 31, 2024The most unnecessary remake of this generation. While the graphics have improved, the controls have not improved at all and feel sluggish. Skip this one and enjoy the much cheaper original version.
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Oct 27, 2024Back in 2015, Until Dawn would have made a bigger impact for its bold movie-like experience but now, it certainly falls a bit flat.
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Oct 22, 2024It is a weird package that feels like it made decisions to feel different as opposed to making it a better experience. I loved the original game; I still feel it is the best Supermassive game of this type. This remake feels unnecessary and at times worse than what is already available on the PS5 patch. I am all for remakes and remasters when they give players a chance to check out games not available on that platform. Until Dawn Remake is neither of those things and in fact is a worse experience than the game already available.
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Oct 21, 2024Beneath the new engine and slightly enhanced graphics lies the same game from 2015, with all its strengths and weaknesses remaining largely unchanged. As a horror slasher, Until Dawn is solidly average, and as an interactive cinematic adventure, it still offers a decent experience—but nothing more than that.
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Oct 21, 2024The new Until Dawn offers visual upgrades and a few additional scenes, but at its core, it remains the same game as the original 2015 version. Unstable 30 FPS and a high price make this upgrade hard to justify, especially if you already own the game. Unless you're a die-hard fan or waiting for a discount, I recommend sticking with the original version.
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Oct 17, 2024So why only three stars? Basically, this is a remake of a PlayStation 4 game from 2015, which you could have long bought for next to nothing. This new version looks even better and adds some bells and whistles, but too little to justify the $70 price tag. Many other games from that era were upgraded for the PlayStation 5, costing a dozen euros or often even free. To charge full price for this is money-grubbing.
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Oct 15, 2024While the story is strong, the suspense is there well and the visual revamp does the game justice, the main question remains: was this remake really necessary? The awkward controls and technical shortcomings here and there also don't make it a very strong execution and otherwise there is little new under the sun. In terms of gameplay, there is little wrong with it, but if you have played or own the original, this release is a completely unnecessary buy.
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Oct 9, 2024Until Dawn is a remake that modernizes the original, with a visual reconstruction that intensifies the emotional connection with the characters. Although it has technical problems, such as frame drops, the dynamics of the choices keep the player immersed in the story.
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Oct 7, 2024Until Dawn Remake is a painful reminder that change isn’t always good. A poor totem system, bad performance and clunky controls really hold it back from joining other great remakes of late.
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Oct 7, 2024Until Dawn for PS5 is still the excellent original game, but the remake operation is not worth the price. The frame rate is to be improved, the graphical jump is good but not huge, and the new camera takes away from the original directorial feel of the video game and turns it into just another action video game.
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Oct 6, 2024Until Dawn drags a contemporary classic into a new generation, and its interactive teen slasher silliness more than holds up today. With vastly enhanced graphics and minor gameplay tweaks, this is still a highly recommended game. The problem is it costs three times as much as its nine-year-old predecessor, and doesn’t have an upgrade path. For all of its grisly glamour, that makes this remake a tough sell – especially when it runs at half the frame rate of its predecessor when played using PS5 backwards compatibility.
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Oct 9, 2024A bafflingly pointless remake, that absolutely no one asked for, and which manages to introduce a number of new flaws while completely failing to justify its own existence.
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Oct 9, 2024This remade version of Until Dawn features a substantial visual upgrade that bring it in line with some of the best-looking horror adventures on the PlayStation 5, and Supermassive’s definitive horror story is just as gory and schlocky as it’s ever been. However, its cinematic flair is slightly undermined by the new over-the-shoulder camera, and it suffers at the hands of a frame rate that’s choppier than even the most caffeinated of axe murderers. Movement is noticeably slower and more sluggish than it used to be, and the handful of new gameplay features – like the pointless totem-turning mini-game – are unwelcome and don’t even come close to justifying this remake’s premium price tag especially when the original is sitting right there next to it in the store. Never mind the eight potential victims to be found inside its cabin in the woods, if you’re still determined to play this half-hearted horror remake you should at least wait until it’s the price that is slashed instead.
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Oct 29, 2024It has more changes than we expected, but not all works better than original game.