Until Dawn™

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 693 reviews
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  • story
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# Game Overview When eight friends return to the isolated lodge where two of their group vanished a year prior, fear tightens its icy grip, and their mountain retreat descends into a nightmare with no escape. Face your fears and determine who survives Until Dawn in this seminal horror classic, rebuilt and enhanced for PC. # Cult horror rebuilt Immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror rebui…

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 693 reviews
graphics94 positive mentions
optimization39 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and improved visuals compared to the original, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The branching narrative and character choices provide great replayability, making each playthrough feel unique.
  • The new scenes and collectibles add depth to the story, making it engaging for both new players and fans of the original.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and freezing when accessing menus.
  • The removal of the original soundtrack, particularly the iconic 'O Death' song, has disappointed many fans.
  • The requirement for a PSN account to play the game has frustrated players, especially for a single-player experience.
  • graphics195 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals and significant upgrades from the original version, showcasing enhanced textures, lighting, and character animations. However, many players have reported technical issues, including frame rate drops, graphical glitches, and problems with saving settings, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the visual improvements are often highlighted as a major selling point, making the game visually impressive, especially for those with high-end hardware.

    • “The graphics are stunning, and the voice acting really brings the story to life.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning, which is matched with great music and excellent actors.”
    • “The graphics are amazing; everything looks so much more realistic, and the characters' emotions are shown so much better through their expressions.”
    • “I encountered numerous bugs, fuzzy graphics, sound issues, and general lagginess of the game.”
    • “A solid hour of my playtime, if not slightly more, was spent tinkering with settings because the graphics would go pixelated or blurry, and the game itself stutters and lags like crazy.”
    • “The two specific issues this port has are that there's a decent amount of frame time stuttering that happens in the game and the major issue being that the game for some reason doesn't actually save specific graphical settings in the graphics menu.”
  • music183 mentions

    The music in the remake has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the removal of the iconic original soundtrack, particularly the "O Death" song, which significantly contributed to the game's atmosphere. While some appreciate the new soundtrack for its cinematic qualities, others feel it detracts from the horror experience, describing it as unfitting or distracting in key moments. Overall, the consensus suggests that the changes to the music have altered the game's tone, leaving fans of the original soundtrack longing for its return.

    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning (RTX 4080 Super), which is matched with great music and excellent actors.”
    • “I love the new soundtrack but also miss the old one; it would've been nice if it was optional to choose the original music, but I'm not going to complain about it too much. Also love how you can have a better ending for Josh now; he deserves it!”
    • “While the new music is mostly fitting, I'd still use a mod to bring back the original music.”
    • “The music changes in general really took it from being genuinely spooky and jump-scarey in some parts to just a regular game.”
    • “The new music was hit or miss, and I feel like it doesn't capture the feelings they were trying to convey or there isn't any music playing at all in key moments.”
    • “The reworked visuals are nice, but the atmosphere suffers immensely without that classic 'Until Dawn' filter, and the new soundtrack sucks out all of the life from the game, making it completely unenjoyable to play.”
  • story182 mentions

    The story of the game is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, featuring a group of friends facing a night of terror where player choices significantly impact the outcome. While some reviewers noted that the plot leans on familiar horror tropes and can feel predictable at times, the branching paths and character development add depth and replayability. Overall, the combination of a well-constructed storyline, stunning graphics, and strong voice acting contributes to a compelling horror experience that resonates with players.

    • “Players are tasked with keeping a group of friends alive through a night of terror, where every decision counts and can drastically change the outcome of the story.”
    • “The story centers on eight friends who reunite at a cabin one year after a tragic incident.”
    • “The story is captivating with some interesting twists, and the eight characters are quite representative of what we could expect from a group of younger adults.”
    • “This is basically the original game in brand new paint; I was expecting new scenes, options, and new points in the storyline like it was advertised but received none of those things.”
    • “The story is not that impressive and is very cliched and simplistic.”
    • “Once the novelty of the game’s decision-based system wears off, you’re left with a fairly generic teen horror plot that doesn’t stand out from countless other B-movie horror games.”
  • optimization114 mentions

    The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and crashes, even on high-end hardware. While some updates have improved performance for certain users, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, requiring further patches to address these persistent technical flaws. Players are advised to wait for additional updates or sales before purchasing, as the current state detracts from the overall experience.

    • “While there were some minor stutters initially due to Unreal Engine 5, the recent update (1.05+) has significantly improved performance, making the experience much smoother.”
    • “Performance-wise, I'm running the game capped at 60 fps at 1080p with everything on ultra/high, no DLSS, no ray tracing.”
    • “Some people have reported performance issues, but it's running fine (120+ fps with occasional drops) for me on ultra/high settings.”
    • “The game is poorly optimized for PC; I couldn't run the game in borderless and had to rely on FSR to get stable FPS.”
    • “It is unacceptable to have performance issues and bugs; the game was not ready to be released.”
    • “This game is a nightmare when it comes to optimization; ray tracing does not even work and the new music is terrible.”
  • stability81 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches, including audio issues, visual glitches, and frequent crashes, particularly at launch. While some users noted improvements after patches, others still experienced frustrating performance problems that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the game is considered playable but requires further optimization to meet player expectations for a polished release.

    • “But all things considered, I had a very smooth and bug-free experience.”
    • “Performance-wise, the game runs great.”
    • “Wasn't that buggy, maybe 3/10 on a bugginess scale.”
    • “Way way way too many game-breaking glitches.”
    • “The game crashes constantly, it glitches and stutters, the audio will randomly cut out sometimes.”
    • “It's a buggy mess!”
  • gameplay51 mentions

    The gameplay of "Until Dawn" is characterized by a mix of quick-time events, decision-making, and exploration, creating an engaging yet sometimes uneven experience. While the cinematic elements and story are praised, players have noted issues with bugs, janky mechanics, and an over-reliance on quick-time events that can disrupt immersion. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but marred by technical problems and limitations, leading to mixed reviews regarding its execution and optimization.

    • “Until Dawn offers a thrilling blend of horror and choice-based gameplay that immerses players in an intense, cinematic experience.”
    • “The 'choose your own adventure' style gameplay is masterfully executed.”
    • “Its stunning visuals, seamless performance, and engaging mechanics create an enjoyable and addictive gameplay experience.”
    • “The game’s reliance on quick-time events can occasionally break immersion, as some sections feel more like a series of timed button presses than fluid, interactive gameplay.”
    • “While its gameplay can feel uneven due to bugs and an over-reliance on quick-time events, the story and atmosphere keep it compelling.”
    • “Post-gameplay, when replaying from episode selection or starting a new playthrough after completing the game, renders the game next to completely unplayable with characters loading in the sky, disappearing from scenes, and getting stuck because the game thinks an event has happened.”
  • atmosphere28 mentions

    The atmosphere in "Until Dawn" is widely praised for its immersive and tense qualities, enhanced by stunning visuals, detailed character models, and expertly placed jump scares that contribute to a gripping horror experience. While some players appreciate the engaging narrative and eerie settings, others feel that changes in camera angles and soundtrack in the remake detract from the original's atmospheric impact, leading to mixed opinions on its overall effectiveness. Despite these criticisms, the game remains a compelling choice for fans of horror, with many highlighting its ability to keep players on edge throughout.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, and the story kept me on the edge of my seat.”
    • “The game excels in building tension with its atmospheric visuals, well-timed jump scares, and a strong voice cast.”
    • “The until dawn remake offers a strong, engaging narrative with beautiful visuals and a tense, unsettling atmosphere.”
    • “Instead of relying on atmosphere or psychological horror, Until Dawn resorts to cheap jump scares that quickly lose their effect.”
    • “By changing the camera work to primarily be an over-the-shoulder 3rd person camera, the atmosphere and guidance of the game is severely changed.”
    • “Some scenes have been remapped to the detriment of the atmosphere even more, and the game just overall feels way more lifeless, soulless, and unimpressive.”
  • replayability16 mentions

    Overall, "Until Dawn" is praised for its high replayability, primarily due to its branching narrative and multiple story paths that allow players to explore different outcomes based on their choices. While some players may only experience it once and then watch others' playthroughs, many appreciate the ability to revisit specific chapters to alter decisions without starting over. The engaging story and stunning graphics further enhance its replay value, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy narrative-driven games.

    • “Until Dawn offers great replayability due to its branching narrative.”
    • “The replayability is huge and the ease of being able to choose chapters to go back to without having to replay the game start to finish to redo some choices is great.”
    • “The story is super engaging and gorgeously written with endless different paths you can go down (replayability is great) and the graphics are out of this world genuinely.”
    • “It might be worth playing once, but for a game that relies so much on replayability, it doesn't hold up after the first run-through.”
    • “The game does have replayability, but I tend to only play these games once and then go online and watch the rest of the deaths, possibilities, and endings.”
    • “Overall, the game isn't too long, but there is replayability with the ability to change who survives and who dies depending on the decisions you make.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is often described as "hilariously bad," with players finding amusement in its bugs, quirky character models, and funny music. Many reviewers appreciate the game's absurdity and the comedic potential of its glitches, viewing them as a source of entertainment rather than frustration. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm that keeps players engaged despite the game's shortcomings.

    • “Yeah, the game is buggy, the music is funny, and ray-tracing doesn't work or something, but I love how stupid this game is. I don't care that it's apparently a bad game for these reasons; I'm going to 100% it!”
    • “I got some funny rendering issues with Emily's eyelashes that gave me a good laugh.”
    • “This gives them a chance to put their differences aside and overcome their flaws, or alternatively die some hilariously gruesome deaths - it's win-win really.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while the motion capture performances effectively bring characters to life and allow for dramatic choices that can lead to unexpected outcomes, some players feel that certain cutscenes and music choices detract from immersion and contribute to a sense of emotional distress. Overall, the experience can evoke strong feelings, both positive and negative, depending on player choices and narrative engagement.

    • “The motion capture performances are as captivating as ever, bringing the characters to life in a way that's both believable and emotionally resonant.”
    • “You can turn every single character into an ass for extra drama and emotional damage, and let the most unlikely character live to the end while killing off the rest of the crew to break away from the normal Hollywood horror movie survivor rules.”
    • “As someone who tries to be positive, the experience of trying to play this game has brought me overwhelming emotional distress; I never had to file for a refund for a game before, and that should tell you something.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extremely time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort to achieve completion, particularly for those aiming for all achievements. While some dedicated fans appreciate the challenge, many describe the exploration as slow and tedious, making the grinding experience feel burdensome.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Most of the time you are also not even running, so the exploration is a very slow and tedious process.”
  • character development2 mentions

    The game features exceptional character development, with engaging complexities between player choices and character growth, contributing to a captivating story and immersive world-building. Reviewers praise the depth and richness of the characters, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “Absolutely loved this game, great graphics, great characters and character development, amazing story, and fantastic world building.”
    • “Its complexities between choice and character development are both engaging and fun, and I recommend this game to everyone.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviewers express concern that the monetization strategy may compromise the quality of the game, fearing it could lead to a poorly executed sequel designed primarily for profit rather than player experience.

    • “Please don't ruin this outstanding game with a half-baked sequel cash grab.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
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Play time

9hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
2-10hSpent by most gamers
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