Until Dawn (PS4) Review

Synopsis:

So in the last week I had the opportunity to sit back and play Sony’s exclusive game for PlayStation 4, Until Dawn. A game that follows teenagers as they head to a mountain cabin for a fun and action-packed weekend with their friends. Although this mountain is not what it seems and when you arrive, you are immersed in a journey of epic and terrifying proportions. Fight your way through this terrifying experience while constantly on the edge of your seat seeing whether or not everyone will die or who will be left standing. In a way this game is very similar to the cabin in the woods horror movies that will come out in theaters from time to time, but where this game sets itself apart is an excellent story with great character development. Let’s now see what are some of the positives and negatives of the game.

Positive:

There are many things that I love about this game. One thing in particular that I enjoyed was the good use of quick-time events that allowed him to help decide where he was heading in the story. To add to that, it was amazing to see a game where the decisions you make really make a difference in the overall story. For example, if something happens one way, you won’t be able to see a certain section of the story, or if you do something another way, you might come across something that you won’t normally see. The entire branching of the stories is very well done and offers tremendous replay value. So if you were wondering if this game is worth the $ 60 price, it definitely is. Another thing that I personally enjoyed about the game was the overall aesthetic. While playing the game, you feel almost completely immersed in what is happening and if you look to the side for a second, you risk something bad happening.

Negatives:

It is difficult to identify specific problems with gambling. It worked great and I never noticed any drop in frame rate or anything like that. If I had to mention something, I’d say that between chapters there were TV show-like summaries that you couldn’t skip. For some people, adding a simple skip option would be nice if you’re playing a chapter and don’t want to watch it all the time.

Conclution:

In general, until dawn is everything you would want in a horror game and more. Combining a beautiful and immersive environment with a great story and fantastic character development. In my book, this game deserves a 9.5 / 10, which characterizes an overall fantastic game.