Customer Ratings & Reviews

I didn’t know anything about this game when I purchased it. I’m a huge fan of Survival/Psychological type games and this one did not disappoint. I loved the your decisions could directly influence the actions of any of the 8 main characters. Each of them was a well-developed person so it made me try several times to save them all. Well worth the buy.

I was looking forward to this game for a while. The game reminded me somewhat of Heavy Rain. If you're looking for a lot of action, you might be disappointed. Everything is based on the choices you make which affect future outcomes. Excellent game if you're looking for plot/story and are into mystery/puzzle games. Not a top pick if you're looking for more a more action-oriented game, though some parts do create suspense and you don't have much time to make decisions.

Let's get this out of the way now- If you dislike QTE's in games, you're more than likely not going to enjoy Until Dawn. With that out of the way, if you're still here, let's get into precisely why THIS is what I've been waiting for. Too many people look forward to the next-gen of consoles almost primarily on the shiny overhaul of graphics- and there's nothing particularly wrong with that, but UD shows just what the horsepower of our now current-gen machines really can do- tell a story that makes it YOUR story, chock full of action-reaction, choice and consequence. Oh, sure, you can make the case that UD is the best looking game on the PS4 as of now. Like PS3's Quantic Dreams' games (in particular, Beyond Two Souls) they've digitized live actors into the game world and given you control over them. And while Quantic Dreams gave us great opportunities of choice, the levels of such decision-making pale in comparison to UD. In controlling every character at various times, and thus, interacting with your friends, your choices in what you say and how you speak to them will influence how they treat you as the game progresses. UD's Butterfly Effect system kicks in with every important decision you make, all with a fluttering of the insects in the corner of the screen to let you know you've made a choice that could have been handled otherwise and will, in all likelihood, play some larger role later in your playthrough. Until Dawn as a game is perhaps better than 75% of the horror movies it borrows heavily from, and in handing you the reigns of the characters, removes the need to scream at your television set "why would you do something that STUPID?!?" If it was a stupid choice made in UD, you're the guilty party. The premise is simple, with a group of friends gathering at a giant lodge, trying to help their friend (the son of the owner of this abandoned building) through a rough time- at their last get-together the year prior, his twin sisters died when a prank went wrong. And, like all teen horror flicks, the power will go out, the lodge (conveniently located atop a mountain where the only way up is via cable car, and the only neighboring building is an abandoned sanitarium,) will be cut off from all help, cell phones will be useless, and blood will flow. Never before have I felt so in control over the characters I was given guardianship over- it's amazing knowing that every choice, big or small, very well could lead to it rewarding you down the line... Or biting you in the backside. The graphics are gorgeous, but it can be a shame with the setting calling for so much darkness, that you don't always get to appreciate them fully. The game is played in chapters, often leaving on a cliffhanger, and you'll be taken to the office of "Dr. Hill" (played with scene-chewing deliciousness by the wonderful Peter Stormare) where he'll talk to you as your psychiatrist- Usually about your fears... And of course, the game is learning about you as you answer his questions, making subtle changes to the setting and happenings in the game to try and get the best possible frights from you. And it will scare you- it's a game best played with the lights off, the sound up, and as late as possible. For the gore-hounds, UD also delivers, blending these sides of horror unlike most movies do, where it's usually one or the other. This is precisely the type of game I LOVE. ( I enjoy just about every type of game known to man, but no sports, no FPS, no racing game are going to get you as involved in the characters as well as a game in which you can sculpt the characters AND the story). While I love games, Until Dawn is best described as an experience. And while I give the game a 5 star rating, a 4.5 would still be best served for UD. Despite all its wonderful qualities, it still has some minor issues. Another great addition is NO PLAYER SAVES in your first playthrough... The game saves itself and does so FREQUENTLY (no technical issues with this) to make your first attempt at UD as "fresh" as possible. There is no going back. No changing a choice you might have regretted making as you heard the timer ticking down. No saving a character you let die because you weren't still enough. (Yes, "still enough"- the game will require you to remain almost perfectly still at times.) The story is great, but is far from perfect- like most teen horror flicks. You won't need many of the scattered clues lying around to figure things out as you play. Another negative is the voice-acting. NOT with the actors themselves, nor is it game sound (which is actually excellent). But no matter where the characters are, they all seem to sound as if they're talking in a sound studio. It's bothersome, but eventually you'll get used to it and it will cease to be as major of a nuisance as it is when you first hear it. Unfortunately, the isometric camera angle is here with the ugly "walking tank" controls, as well. Ever since the original Resident Evil employed this, it has frustrated me. Fortunately, UD never has seemed to get me killed because of this choice in control/ camera, it's still an unnatural feel to be walking in one direction, only for the camera to change and you're holding the control stick in the opposite direction of which way your character is walking. Putting the stick in neutral for a moment corrects this, but it takes you out of the immersion ever so slightly. The only other negative I can point to, and I know it was done intentionally, is a slightly too common reliance on "misdirected" jump-scares... The old animal jumping out of the closet is a pretty standard horror trope, but those similar type scares that don't involve the actual killer, appear a few times more than I'd care. They'll still make you jump... You'll just catch yourself asking when the real reason to be scared is going to happen. Until Dawn is what this new generation of consoles needs to investigate- choice and consequence. If some company can make a game that makes you care this much for your characters, all while delivering with less QTE's, they're going to score big. If they can manage to combine it with the action of a God of War or GTA, they'll have created perhaps one of the best games ever. Unfortunately, it seems to be a choice (ha) the devs make- focus super heavy into the story or super heavy into the action. Until then, games like The Order: 1886 and Until Dawn are going to have their supporters (although UD seems to have gathered more support than the Order- probably due to the subject matter of the two. Horror buffs are going to love UD even if they have to put up with the QTE heavy play they normally wouldn't with any other game) of which I am one. I'm a sucker for story that keeps me interested all the way through- one that doesn't just assign me to kill the next round of bad guys. Until Dawn is a game that should be in the hands of fans that enjoy horror, enjoy gaming as an experience, or that are simply tired of "blowing stuff up real good". Here's hoping they make a sequel!

Waited for this one to drop in price for some time. When it finally did, it was worth the wait. Great graphics and interesting story line made it a true gem. The story gets a little quirky towards the end but over all it was well worth the money. If you liked those old story books where your decisions affect the story later on you will probably like this game.

Similar to Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls, and more recently the Telltale games, Until Dawn can best be described as an interactive movie. The graphics in this game are second to none, and the story is so engaging you'll likely want to finish it in one sitting. Which brings me to the only drawback, the fact the game is completed in ~10 hours. Short, but definitely sweet.

I've only gone through the game once, and you can see how all of your choices would have made the story different. It definitely has a high replay value and feels like you're watching an interactive movie all the time. The controls are fluid enough and the gameplay is easy for everyone. It's a great game to take over to friends houses and play as a big group.

Great game! This is one of those games where EVERY choice made from start to finish literally changes the outcome of the game! This title pretty much takes place out in icy mountains with a bunch of standed friends including your character and has a good suspense filled story line! Would recommend to anyone that like a good action / suspense 1 player game!

I have this game (digitally) when it first came out. My kids and I enjoy these choose your own adventure, cinematic games, & we usually play through a bunch of them during school breaks. I recently discovered that this game is no longer sold on PSN. So, I bought a physical copy through BB. It was good enough for us to want to play through again this coming summer.

Its a single player game, but it is very fun to play with a group of people in the room so that everyone can help make decisions/laugh when you accidently send one of the characters to their death. it is a homage to teen slasher movies so if you like b-movies, you will enjoy the story. There is a way to get everyone killed and a way to save everyone so it will keep you interested thru multiple playthroughs. My friends and I had a blast playing it.

Never played a game like this one but it's one of a kind in my view definitely like the controls. Some parts are very scary makes you jump out of your seat. I'd definitely recommend playing this game in the dark makes it so much fun. You never know what's coming and some parts are tricky when you can't move the control makes it like you're really in the game.

I have not been able to put this game down since I picked it up. The graphics are pretty good and the fact they used similar motion capture to la noire makes it much more believable. The story seems really good so far and game play is interesting. The scares in this game are pretty good and will get you when you aren't looking for them. I highly recommend this game.

This game is a single player game, but my friends and I had a whole lot of fun playing it together. The Butterfly Effect technology makes you really think about what you are doing. We found it easy to root for the characters we liked, an hope for a not-so-nice ending for some. Great graphics and voice over work by well known actors. A must for a PlayStation owner.

Until Dawn takes classic horror movie tropes, and lets the player determine how it all plays out. Different choices effect characters in different ways, meaning you can reach the climax of the story will all, none, or some of the characters left alive. It's a gorgeous game, and definitely worth playing through a few times, and with friends!

This games got a lot of mixed reviews from the press, but the general consensus amounng gamers (myself included) is that the game is amazing! Amazing graphics, compelling story, and tons of fun, it's fun to play and even watch someone play. The choices you make affect the game and you can't undo them, so you're almost guaranteed a different outcome every time!

When I bought this game, I was a little confused by the premise. However, as soon as I received it, I played it straight until I beat it all in one night. It's an amazing story that keeps you thrilled and interested the entire time!

I wouldn't call this a game but more of an interactive movie experience. There are a lot of cheesy jump scare, but mostly in a good way. This game also creates the tension that make you constantly being on the edge of your seat. It's especially fun when you have a sibling or friend to watch you play. I know my friend and I had a great time. If you played Heavy Rain or Beyond: Two Souls in the past, you would love this game.

Great story / game to play with others. I really like their movie night mode. It doesn’t cue who’s turn it is, but it’s easy to figure out. Very cool story and you can replay since many different paths to navigate. So cool in the dark with surround sound.

Look, the game it self is quite will made everything to me at least are all working as intended. I will say the game has some great atmosphere to keep the tension one should feel in the horror genre. These things will have to matter to you a good deal or it might not be for you as the story just like some slasher films aren’t the great and just ok.

Pretty interesting game. There is a motivation to replay the game through once or twice for the different endings. However, it's not a difficult game to Platnium. The most time put into the game could be 30-40 hours including replaying & collecting items/collectables. Definitely recommend for those looking for a good story, but for those who want action or free roam, this game isn't for you. Plays like a movie with a direct path.

My boyfriend heard this game was awesome, and decided to buy it on sale at Best Buy. It was worth the wait! From what I have seen, it is a game where YOU decide what happens, so the outcomes are always different. YOU decide who lives or dies, who does what. To me it was more focused on relationships, but there are other aspects I suppose.