The Casting of Frank Stone Reviews
On the one hand we have a team that has always sacrificed interactivity in the name of a cinematic experience, on the other hand there is an online video game that has never made an effort to tell a real story: the encounter between these two extreme visions of the medium has given life to a strange hybrid with a fully Supermassive playful structure, full of references to the work of Behaviour but narratively bare and devoid of the fun thrills that we would have expected from the team of Until Dawn and The Quarry.
Review in Italian | Read full review
As a Dead by Daylight fan, The Casting of Frank Stone had me squealing with joy at its easter eggs, hints, and lore. This combined with its mysterious plot and engaging dual-timeline structure kept me invested even through the most hands-off sequences. Still, I was left wanting more interactivity, and the game's conclusion is likely to go over non-DBD players' heads.
Not only is the Casting of Frank Stone a fantastic Dead by Daylight game, it's also a fantastic game in its own right.
That leaves the character work to build up a compelling story, Frank Stone’s core cast of kids is incredibly likable. All of them have big dreams of leaving their hometown for various reasons, but only one—uncanny Chloë Sevigny doppelganger Linda—ever gets to realize them, and her dreams come with a terrifying caveat. As for the ancillary adult characters, they vary in terms of likability, but they all coalesce into an oddball ensemble worth fretting about as they take on unknowable horrors. Maybe the greatest, simplest compliment that can be paid to Supermassive’s work here is that after years of only watching and reading about the game from the sidelines, Frank Stone made me want to start playing more Dead by Daylight.
Frank's casting is a good adaptation of the Dead by Daylight universe for a single-player game. In particular, we appreciate the references and the way the lore has been integrated. Also the deaths are very graphic which is a good thing. Unfortunately, there are the same shortcomings as in other Supermassive Games games: too few plot differences, pacing problems and a lack of empathy for the characters. You'll spend a pleasant evening alone or with others, but that's as far as it goes.
Review in French | Read full review
A choose-your-own horror without any fright, The Casting of Frank Stone has an intriguing plot that doesn’t end up delivering.
The Venn diagram of Dead by Daylight player and Supermassive player is ultimately one that’ll decide if you should splash the cash to play. If you enjoy Dead by Daylight and the likes of Until Dawn, then this one’s a no brainer, but if you’re only in the camp of the former, it becomes a harder sell.
Despite an intriguing premise, The Casting of Frank Stone doesn't hit the heights of Supermassive Games' previous works thanks to a confusing story and some tension-sapping gameplay.
The Casting of Frank Stone sounds like a good idea in theory, especially for Dead by Daylight fans craving more storytelling, but the execution needed much more time in post.
The Casting of Frank Stone is an interesting, albeit mildly frustrating game that does a solid job expanding on the Dead by Daylight franchise.
A blood-soaked narrative adventure that is perfect for Dead By Daylight players.
The Casting of Frank Stone has a compelling story, some fantastic acting and some of the best visuals that Supermassive Games has ever delivered. This is an utter success, and welcoming to all players regardless of how well you know Dead by Daylight. Not even the slightly headachy multiverse shenanigans could stop us coming back.
If you've played pretty much any Supermassive game in the past - from Until Dawn to The Quarry - you'll know what to expect from The Casting of Frank Stone. This Dead by Daylight tie-in doesn't quite match the lofty heights of those two games in particular, but it gets pretty close, delivering an engaging popcorn horror experience along the way. We'd have been well up for a few more hours in this universe, which certainly says something, but ultimately results in The Casting of Frank Stone sitting just below greatness.
The Casting of Frank Stone takes Supermassive's tried-and-true storytelling and mixes it with Dead by Daylight's lore to tell a chilling, gruesome tale that's highly replayable and accessible to non-DBD players.
The Casting of Frank Stone is one of those scary narrative-oriented games that almost every audience of this genre can find an attractive point in it. The overall narrative of the game depicts interesting ups and downs and conflicts, and thanks to the excellent performance of the actors, attractive characters are created through which the player can easily connect with the game world, get immersed in it and make meaningful decisions.
Review in Persian | Read full review
The Casting of Frank Stone is an excellent addition to the Dead by Daylight universe, offering an engaging and well-tied narrative full of references for fans of the original game. The focus on the story and decisions creates an immersive and cinematic experience, with well-crafted psychological horror elements. However, the excessive ease of puzzles and skill tests can be disappointing for players seeking a greater challenge. The connection to the original universe and the ability to replay different scenes adds value to the game, but it stands out more for its nostalgic appeal to fans than for its innovation in gameplay mechanics.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.
Though weak in some places, The Casting of Frank Stone is still a good story set in the Dead By Daylight universe and left me excited for the possibility of more games and stories coming out in this setting.