As Dusk Falls

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 278 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 198 out of 278
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 278
  3. Negative: 39 out of 278

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  1. Leon_Azure
    Jul 31, 2022
    8
    Exccellent narrative, premise, with multiplayer roles, this is the type of diverse game that makes a platform rich and complete...
    Well done Xbox for publicize it.
  2. FrAgNuS
    Jul 20, 2022
    9
    Love this game! The story is sooo engrossing. You can tell that it could go in so many different directions, enticing you to play again!
  3. zinogamer77
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    Good story game hope to see more games like this in the future keep up devs
  4. Boldinor
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    A good game, I liked the plot, kept it in suspense all the time and it was interesting to follow the development of events, sometimes the sound was buggy, but this is a trifle. Strange as it may seem, but the unusual style of the game did not prevent me from being imbued with the game. Would I buy this game? Hardly, but since she was in the game pass, I'm ready to forgive her some bugsA good game, I liked the plot, kept it in suspense all the time and it was interesting to follow the development of events, sometimes the sound was buggy, but this is a trifle. Strange as it may seem, but the unusual style of the game did not prevent me from being imbued with the game. Would I buy this game? Hardly, but since she was in the game pass, I'm ready to forgive her some bugs and my rating is 9/10, but I'll add a score for the game pass… Expand
  5. Caste
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    Nice art style, good acting and OST and overall the best thing for me is that is very well paced.
    In most similar titles (Telltale's games, Life is strange, etc.) the choices and situations most of the time seem forced and irrelevant (or at least presented in a clunky way). As Dusk Falls managed to get me scene to scene engaged with the characters and the issues at hand.
    I didn't finish    Nice art style, good acting and OST and overall the best thing for me is that is very well paced.
    In most similar titles (Telltale's games, Life is strange, etc.) the choices and situations most of the time seem forced and irrelevant (or at least presented in a clunky way). As Dusk Falls managed to get me scene to scene engaged with the characters and the issues at hand.
    I didn't finish it yet but after getting it as part of Game Pass so far I just can't fault it!    … Expand
  6. Maharg23
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    Best choice based game i ever played way better than the others. A true instant classic. Gave it a 9. Cuase i don't like the graphics but they kind of growing on you
  7. ignore78
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    This was better than expected. i like it a lot. Good story. minimal animations, but i forgot aboout it when i got sucked in the story. if you like Life is strange, then this is for you.
  8. Voodoo123
    Jul 22, 2022
    7
    The compelling storyline entertains across the multiple choice drama filled moments. Not sure the art direction was the best choice but it serves its function. The playtime was perfect - not too long to short and the voice talent and soundtrack are excellent here. I think of it just had a more compelling art style I might have upped my score a notch or two.
  9. bigmackk
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    Incredible game. Very reminiscent of Quantic Dream or Telltale. I loved the story and was completely gripped by it. At first the art style was a little jarring but once I got into it I didn’t have a problem with it at all and actually grew to like it a lot - feels very much like a comic book. My only gripe was that it felt a bit rushed in the final chapters but that was just me wantingIncredible game. Very reminiscent of Quantic Dream or Telltale. I loved the story and was completely gripped by it. At first the art style was a little jarring but once I got into it I didn’t have a problem with it at all and actually grew to like it a lot - feels very much like a comic book. My only gripe was that it felt a bit rushed in the final chapters but that was just me wanting more of this amazing game. I really hope it gets a sequel and would love to see them work with Xbox/Game Pass again.

    If you like these interactive story telling, narrative first games then I think you’ll enjoy this as much as I have. If that’s not your cup of tea then I doubt this would transcend the genre enough to make you a fan of it.

    10/10 for me. Interior Night is definitely a studio to watch. Great job guys!!    … Expand
  10. zimminem
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    In honesty, I’d give the game/movie an 8/10. But too many people are in their feelings because it doesn’t cater to their ADHD need constant action brains. Good dramas take time to unfold. If you think the game is boring, it’s because you are boring, dog.
  11. BradMorgan
    Jul 25, 2022
    8
    As dusk falls is perhaps the biggest surprise of the year. The concept is clear; a decision based story in which the player can make crucial decisions in the story. Sooner or later your choices have impact.

    As dusk falls is excellent in it’s storytelling and believable characters. Wrapped in a clear graphical style that works very well once you get used to it and a timeline that isn't    As dusk falls is perhaps the biggest surprise of the year. The concept is clear; a decision based story in which the player can make crucial decisions in the story. Sooner or later your choices have impact.

    As dusk falls is excellent in it’s storytelling and believable characters. Wrapped in a clear graphical style that works very well once you get used to it and a timeline that isn't chronological makes this story compelling right to the end. In fact, the final piece gives you food for thought and makes me long for an extension of the story.

    Pros:
    - Story
    - Voice acting
    - Art style
    - Many story paths/different outcomes
    - Replay value

    Cons:
    - There are some moments, altough not much, were the game is not giving the player a choice while expected to be.    … Expand
  12. CRunkazChris
    Jul 27, 2022
    9
    Great experience playing this style of gameplay and its on gamepass for Xbox and pc.
  13. FMeloLeGiOn
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Excelente jogo, não esperava que o jogo fosse tão bom assim, a narrativa é intrigante e prede o jogador a todo momento, um jogo em que suas escolhas realmente tem um peso. Para quem gosta de jogos de história como LS e TWD vai adorar esse tenho certeza. Os gráficos em Power point não me desagradaram pelo contrário me prenderam mais a história que estava sendo contada. Recomendo bastante!!!
  14. Kjk2000
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Very good game with excellent narrative it may be one of the best games this year
  15. llDavidBasarall
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    Me ha parecido muy gratificante y una revolucion para su genero sin duda ofrece una experiencia narrativa a otro nivel nunca visto el hecho de que juegues con otros 8 amigos hace las posibilidades ilimatadas en la trama
  16. Tkdbarros
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo fantástico, realmente é algo relaxante fazer todas as conquistas desse jogo.… Expand
  17. Grigoriano
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Juegazo para ser un indie, totalmente recomendable. Interesante propuesta, una bocanada de aire fresco con tanta saturación de juegos.
  18. slaine130177
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Quelle belle surprise que ce jeu, pourtant j'étais plutôt septique. L'aspect visuel ne me tentait pas du tout, et il faut avouer qu'il faut avoir la patience de passer les premières minutes pour comprendre l'intérêt de cette narration par images. Mais une fois les premiers instants de surprise passés, on se rend compte à quel point le scénario est travaillé, bourré de choix multiples quiQuelle belle surprise que ce jeu, pourtant j'étais plutôt septique. L'aspect visuel ne me tentait pas du tout, et il faut avouer qu'il faut avoir la patience de passer les premières minutes pour comprendre l'intérêt de cette narration par images. Mais une fois les premiers instants de surprise passés, on se rend compte à quel point le scénario est travaillé, bourré de choix multiples qui ont un réel impact sur le déroulement du jeu.
    Bien entendu, il faut aimer les jeux narratifs, mais si c'est un genre qui ne vous rebute pas, c'est l'un des meilleurs que j'ai fait ces dernières années. Très au dessus des Life is Strange par exemple, ou de pas mal de jeux Taletale.
    Combiné à une bande son excellente et un doublage français de grande qualité, un replay value énorme (on a vraiment envie de refaire le jeu pour voir les autres possibilités) c'est un titre à surtout ne pas manquer.
    Bravo aux développeurs d'avoir osé un tel style graphique. Et dire que je ne joue qu'en solo, et que le mode coop en ligne (ou en local) doit apporter également un gros plus au jeu.    … Expand
  19. kanevolfeed
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    My personal experience with As Dusk Falls is fantastic. I understand that after the Motel event, the story slowed down a lot. But It has an awesome story that will catch you from start to end (even if the end is not that fantastic).

    I would like to describe my experience in 3 parts: Story: For this kind of game, the story is almost always slow and you have to spend too many hours    My personal experience with As Dusk Falls is fantastic. I understand that after the Motel event, the story slowed down a lot. But It has an awesome story that will catch you from start to end (even if the end is not that fantastic).

    I would like to describe my experience in 3 parts:

    Story: For this kind of game, the story is almost always slow and you have to spend too many hours and go deep into the plot to really start to enjoy the game but with this one, you will empathize with the characters from the very beginning.

    Gameplay: Magnificent. You always feel that your choose will affect the character and the way they interact with each others. I never felt this kind of feeling with any game before. You have to play it to really understand. I want to share that I was studying very hard that week for my U, but I feel the need to finish the game after I started and when I finished I had to replay the last part to take some choices again in order to get the finale that I wanted. I really want life being like that. hahah just going back to the part that you want and took the choices that You didn't at that time that maybe were better.

    Sound: I played it in Latin american Spanish and It was awesome. I don't know if the English version is good but the Spanish dub was outstanding. And about the music, the main theme is really cool and the sound effects, fantastic.

    In conclusion, this game is something that you have to experience yourself. Please do. I know that this game is not for everyone but at least give it a chance.    … Expand
  20. FreshNO9
    Jul 23, 2022
    9
    This is a completely new and cool project from Sat and Microsoft. What is very important to note is the visual style, and it may not be to everyone's taste, but it is unique and distinguishes this project from the crowd. Also, what I really want to note, I'm just delighted with the plot! From the first hours of the game, I began to feel and emotionally empathize with and dislike some ofThis is a completely new and cool project from Sat and Microsoft. What is very important to note is the visual style, and it may not be to everyone's taste, but it is unique and distinguishes this project from the crowd. Also, what I really want to note, I'm just delighted with the plot! From the first hours of the game, I began to feel and emotionally empathize with and dislike some of the characters in this game.There is no simple division into black and white, everyone has their own motives here and only you decide how everything will turn out for each of the characters.I won't write much, just know that if you like stories with a strong plot, well-written characters and you won't be put off by the visual style, I highly recommend it! I am very sorry that this project has been bypassed by many at the moment, but I want to hope that it will still get its "finest hour" and will appeal to many players. By the way, of the minuses, I would like to note only that on xbox series s The game runs at 30 frames. Perhaps of course this is how it is intended, but a little strange.… Expand
  21. SantiZG
    Jul 20, 2022
    10
    Its a very good experience overall I dont think it deserve all the bad reviews, just look at the game like a narrative one
  22. Wut1234
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    An exccellent narrative game, with multiplayer roles, this is the type of game that makes a platform rich and entertaiment! Well done Xbox!
  23. fractyja
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Narrative games is all about narrative. Convey emotions, put players in interesting choices, create interesting environments that fits the actions happening during the gameplay. Using that as a criteria, this is a 10/10 game. Awesome and deep narrative, gorgeous and atmospheric environments, fantastic music. Even better if played in multiplayer mode.
  24. Salvadorenorico
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game with a story well told, the visual conpcet is pleasing and maintains you engaged. Kuddos!
  25. NickMalykov
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Ожидал меньшего, получил вполне качественный продукт.
    Единственные вопросы - курсор, что с ним не так?
  26. Al9i8
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    A strong and inspiring story. It's nice to find such stories, because the timeline system. I liked the music. It's fine The graphics I liked for a while, but some scenes needed more than moving frames, and this is just my review of them
  27. meyerpark
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Really amazing game with so many story outcome paths. As Dusk Falls is game of the year best Interactive Thriller
  28. yasino21
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    Good game gg hope to see more games like this in the future keep up devs
  29. darbz171
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Great game I was not expecting a lot of it but the story is great and pretty good since the beginning, pay attention to all the dialogues otherwise you'll miss out!
  30. sityoazzdown
    Jul 21, 2022
    7
    compelling story and characters good enough for a single playthrough. But the more you play the less interesting this choose your own adventure game became. This game could have been so much more. The art direction is just wrong, and anyone who says its a choice is lying to themselves. Some of the true live animation cutscenes later in the game are pretty bad and janky, which leads me tocompelling story and characters good enough for a single playthrough. But the more you play the less interesting this choose your own adventure game became. This game could have been so much more. The art direction is just wrong, and anyone who says its a choice is lying to themselves. Some of the true live animation cutscenes later in the game are pretty bad and janky, which leads me to believe the art direction is the result of either a small budget, or lack of technical know-how. I would have preferred a telltale artstyle and animations at the least. The story while good for a single playthrough, just left me wanting way more, especially in the second half. The majority of choice and consequences usually lead to the same plot ending, with minor shake ups here and there, (apart from maybe the one major choice in each chapter effecting the ending). Also not a big fan of the jumping back and forth, especially during the first half.

    The story was great, but this choose your own adventure system is not.. its just ok. The execution and design choices of this game is questionable. Why cant i skip dialogue when exploring the story? Why does it feel like some characters arc just ended?, etc etc.

    Decent for a single playthrough, but so much wasted potential.    … Expand
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#53 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#11 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 74
  3. Negative: 2 out of 74
  1. Games.cz
    Aug 23, 2022
    60
    Will you enjoy this story-based game? That, quite unsurprisingly, depends on whether you’re going to like the story. The plot twists aren’t great but if you’re interested in dark topics like PTSD, you could leave satisfied.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Aug 11, 2022
    60
    What a shame that a story whose opening promises to wade into deeper waters should resort to paddling in the shadows. [Issue#375, p.118]
  3. BaziCenter
    Aug 7, 2022
    70
    Caroline Marshall’s first independent project may not have panned out exactly as planned, but it shows enough potential in its story telling to convince some to give it a try, and if you already own a Game Pass subscription then you are just investing your time, which will probably worth it.
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