Playstation Until Dawn - Review roundup

[Ottoman]

Kotaku - YES

Until Dawn is weird. It’s got problems—the pacing is way better in the first half, you spend too much time looking for collectibles, the story isn’t actually worth a damn in the end—but it’s so earnest. This game was made by horror fans for horror fans, and that passion is obvious. Culty, schlocky games are exceptionally rare, but Until Dawn fits that description perfectly. It’s a big, dumb, super-fun choose-your-own-adventure game with some terrific scares. It shouldn’t exist...but it does, and I’m excited to play it again. Maybe when I do, I’ll manage to get a couple more of these dopes to the end alive.

GameSpot- 8/10

I didn't expect to have so much fun with Until Dawn, and the depth with which my choices mattered and affected the final outcome encouraged repeat playthroughs. The visuals can be wonky at times, but in the end Until Dawn succeeds in being a thoughtful use of familiar mechanics, a great achievement in player-driven narrative, and a horror game you shouldn't miss.

The Jimquisition - 9.5/10

Until Dawn is everything that Quantic Dream games have tried to be – unsuccessfully – for the past decade. It emulates horror movies while demonstrating a clear understanding of what makes those movies work, its focus on consequence is nervewracking and intricate, and its story is silly but strongly delivered. It’s the best David Cage game not made by David Cage, and it’s the best interactive horror flick you’ll play.

The Verge - No Rating

Until Dawn is one of those experiences that will have people debating what qualifies a game as a game. There isn’t really a challenge, and when you make a mistake it doesn’t impede your progress, it simply changes the story. But whatever you want to call it, it’s worthy horror; it takes the best of both film and games and combines them into a terrifying, heart-wrenching experience.

IGN - 7.5/10

Until Dawn is a flawed, but fun experience. Though an unfocused story means it falls short of greatness, it’s an otherwise entertaining homage to the curious traditions of horror movies which pays off your in-game decisions with occasionally shocking consequences.

Polygon - 6.5/10

Until Dawn exists within a strange duality. It's a game that's generic while being unlike anything else I've ever played. It's bad in some very evident ways, and yet I want everyone I know to try it. It's not a great game, probably not even a good one, but it does things I want every narrative-based game going forward to learn from. I'm still fascinated by it, still planning more playthroughs for myself, still wanting to recommend it to friends. Until Dawn's greatest mystery may be how it manages to remain compelling in spite of such huge flaws.

For a game that was lambasted by all and sundry barely a year back, Until Dawn has come a long way. I think nobody realistically expected it to get 9's across the board but this is a solid performance, nevertheless.

 

[Blastwave]

Wait.

8 People and they still managed to Abuses will lead to ban up everything?

pffft

 

[venom]

So has anyone from PG tried it out yet ? Would be great to hear some hand on impressions on this.

 

[Hassan Aftab]

Wait.

8 People and they still managed to Abuses will lead to ban up everything?

pffft

Doesn't this bring back memories of the original Evil Dead? Though, Ash rose above all..ofcourse.

On topic..I'm slightly surprised by these reviews myself. My gut feeling was that the game would not get anything above 7 from any of the reputable websites.

 

[Spartan 117]

For a game that was lambasted by all and sundry barely a year back, Until Dawn has come a long way. I think nobody realistically expected it to get 9's across the board but this is a solid performance, nevertheless.

Indeed.

It's like a campy horror edition of Heavy Rain.

I'll definitely try this whenever I get my PS4.

 

[BumperJumper]

Played for more than an hour and was pleasantly surprised by it. Game has tons of depth and follows the theory of the Butterfly Effect, which in itself is an interesting mechanic to say the least. There is plenty of exploration but also linear segments. Overall, it has been a fun ride so far and I definitely recommend it to those who love these type of interactive adventure games.

 

[Journeys End]

the game is said to be very short for being a full priced title but a nostalgia experience for those who liked those 90s typical horror movies. i don't know why but i would love to play a game like this. sometimes the most generic plot can be the most entertaining. lets hope it exclusivity is timed and it comes on PC soon as i wont be paying 60$ for it either

 

[Ottoman]

Played for more than an hour and was pleasantly surprised by it. Game has tons of depth and follows the theory of the Butterfly Effect, which in itself is an interesting mechanic to say the least. There is plenty of exploration but also linear segments. Overall, it has been a fun ride so far and I definitely recommend it to those who love these type of interactive adventure games.

Is it true there are no "game over" scenarios and all of your actions have consequences?

 

[neox3d]

Agatha Christie's "And then there were none", follows are a very similar plot where 10 people are invited to an island party and one by one start dying, it gets chaotic as they start suspecting each other.

 

[Ottoman]

Agatha Christie's "And then there were none", follows are a very similar plot where 10 people are invited to an island party and one by one start dying, it gets chaotic as they start suspecting each other.

Yup. It definitely appears to be inspired by "And Then There Were None". But I read someplace that it's possible to end the game without losing any of the characters. The choice mechanics, apparently, encourage multiple playthroughs.

I vaguely recall playing a "And Then There Were None" video game once. It was a bit like those Frogwares' Sherlock Holmes games.

 

[manigamer]

apparently there is an extended edtion out there aswell.. whats that

 

[BumperJumper]

apparently there is an extended edtion out there aswell.. whats that

Not worth much IMO.

It just has the prologue which is like half hour long and features two of the main characters.

 

[manigamer]

i think should get when price drops etc... it seems a good one for horror fans etc but for now got other stuff to play

 

[Netherdrake]

Yes there will be consequences for every decision you take. Story of game is really great.

Spoiler: show

The person you think is the killer, is not the killer

There are several endings i think. But two are confirmed in which all die and in the other one all survive.

 

[bravoguy]

Game looks so good but no Collector's Edition available. I have managed to find a Press Kit of the same and getting it by mid of this month InshaAllah

Unboxing

 

[bravoguy]

Game is a massive hit and surpasses its predicted sales record. Now a sequal is also under consideration

Supermassive Games: Until Dawn 2 Being Discussed, Sales "Surpassed Expectations"

 

[khasho]

Nice game love it....does anyone how clues get updated....i have found almost all clues but they are not updating..