Synopsis:

So in the last week or so I’ve had the chance to sit down and play Until Dawn, Sony’s exclusive PlayStation 4 game. A game that follows teenagers as they head to a mountain cabin for a fun-filled, action-packed weekend with their friends. Although this mountain is not what it seems and when you arrive, you find yourself involved in a journey of epic and terrifying proportions. Fight your way through this terrifying experience while constantly being on the edge of your seat seeing if everyone will die or who will be left standing. In a sense, 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 differs is an excellent story with great character development. Let us now see what are some of the positive and negative aspects of the game.

Positives:

There are many things I love about this game. One thing I particularly enjoyed was the good use of quick time events that allowed you to help decide where you were going in the story. To add to that, it was amazing to see a game where the decisions you make really make a difference to 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 you don’t normally see. All of the branching story lines were extremely well done and offer tremendous replay value. So if you were wondering if this game is worth the $60 price tag, 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 away for even a second, you risk something bad happening.

Negatives:

It’s hard to pinpoint any specific issues with the game. It worked great and I never noticed any frame rate drops or anything like that. If I had to mention something, I would say that between chapters there were summaries similar to TV shows that you couldn’t skip. For some people it would be nice to just add a simple skip option if you’re playing a chapter and don’t want to watch it all the time.

Conclusion:

Overall, Until Dawn is everything you’d want in a horror game and more. Combining a beautiful and immersive setting with a great story and fantastic character development. In my opinion, this game deserves a 9.5/10, which characterizes an overall fantastic game.