Wow, so where to start with this one. Until Dawn, was created by Indie Developer ''SuperMassive Games''. Before this, they had two other Indie titles for the PS3 with the PlayStation Move, but that never panned out too well for anyone. The Wii had the market for interactive gaming at the time, and Xbox's Kinect and PlayStation's Move couldn't touch it. So personally I would like to thank PlayStation Move for not being a major success, for if it was, we may not have been given the chance to play this. Until Dawn is an interactive horror survival game where 8 young adults are thrown into a 1980's slasher film out in the mountains during a major blizzard that doesn't seem to know what stop means. The plot is typical for horror survival games of this type but what set it aside was the ''Butterfly Effect''. Pretty much means that every action, has a reaction, so think before you act...And before I call this a game, let me clarify that I do not classify Until Dawn as a game more or less. Because it doesn't play, feel, or act like a game. Until Dawn is a survival horror interactive movie, that gives you the free choice to decides what the characters will do in the story. This works with the insertion of quick-time events, and button sequences that keep your on your toes at all times of the story as the game moves forward. Besides quick-time and button sequences, the only other actual gaming that you do is investigate your surroundings for clues and collectibles. And of course you control where your character moves, most of the time, but you are always on path to your destination and can't really shy away from the direction that is intended for you to continue your story. Ultimately the best way to describe Until Dawn is that you are watching a movie, only difference is you make all the decisions for the characters, so if you want them to live, make smart decisions!
So besides the game debate on whether or not the game is more ''Video Game'' or ''Movie'' based, the visuals are of course beautiful. All the characters are well designed, have interesting personalities that develop as the story continues, and show real emotion to react to the environment that is around them. Speaking of the environment, the scenery is really amazing, the mountain side, the forest, the snow storm, the mines, and the lodge, everything looks great. They also did a really good job with the music, there's not too much of it, but when it does come into play, it's always at the right time. The story itself is very interesting and keep you motivated to play and figure out what is going on. It makes you feel like you are these characters and makes you want to do everything in your power to keep them breathing!
Now I don't want to ruin the story at all because this game really needs to be played or watched completely through and should not be spoiled. But with all they did right, they did do something that seemed to lose a little bit of interest to me. Towards the last couple hours of the game, they throw in a super-natural element, that I think personally took all the glory away from what they were trying to do with the whole slasher film plot. It doesn't ruin the game, but it puts a spin on the game, that I don't believe the game needed, and that maybe they could have saved for a sequel or new game all together. And I know that there will be people that will love this game from start to finish no matter what was thrown into play, but to me, if the game is about apples, then there is no need to throw in oranges unless you absolutely have to. That's the best way that I can put if without ruining or spoiling anything lol.
That's about all I got on this. The game was amazing, looks, feels, and acts as it should, and definitely has replayability with the ''Butterfly Effect'' in play. I personally don't know why the game is an exclusive, and would make a hell of a lot more money if they were to release the game on PC and Xbox, but that's my own personal take. If you are looking for the horror game of the year, then so far, this is it! And I don't believe that we are going to get anything better then Until Dawn. But don't take my word for it, if you own a PS4, buy it yourself and play it, its definitely worth the cost in retail, and will give you plenty of replayability!
9 out of 10
Written By Sam Vaught
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