Until Dawn (2024) Reviews
Until Dawn is a thrilling experience. For horror fans, this will be one of the best horror experiences that gaming has seen in years. It's a perfect balance of story telling and gameplay and doesn't drag on at all. I constantly found myself wanting to go back to find out what happened next which is rare in gaming narrative. Those looking for constant action may be disappointed, but I'd advise anybody who wants a unique and new experience to give it a go.
Again, the issue here is that Until Dawn didn’t need a remaster. Or a remake. I would wholeheartedly recommend everyone reading this buy and play the 2015 original, and I would equally recommend you banish this remake from your mind to never think of again. Fun fact: one image in this article is from the original and not the remake. Have fun deciding which is which!
Until Dawn is a remake that does not improve on the original work and does not modernize the game in any way. The only bright spot is the switch to Unreal Engine 5, but the game structure remains old and looks unsuitable for modern audience.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Overall, Until Dawn remaster is a nice atmospheric slasher horror, well complemented by plenty of choices that can motivate you to play the game again. Although it is a walking simulator genre, it stands out in comparison to most similar titles with its cast and more cinematic style.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Until Dawn might be an interesting experience for those who didn’t have the chance to play it on PlayStation 4 or who want to experience the cutting-edge graphics of Unreal Engine 5, but beyond that, the remake has very little to add compared to the original. Not to mention, it needs some updates to fix its numerous performance issues and bugs.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Until Dawn is a faithful remake of the original while offering updated visuals and nothing more. Those unfamiliar with the franchise, this remake is an excellent way to pass the time—plenty of suspense, effective scares, and meaningful player choices that make the investment worthwhile. Plus, you will have a kick out of making fun of the numerous terrible characters featured in this game.
If you're only on PC, this is a solid way to experience my favorite horror game ever. PlayStation players may be better off with the original.
The Until Dawn Remake is a faithful yet enhanced reimagining of a horror classic. The improved visuals, expanded storytelling, and minor gameplay tweaks all contribute to a richer experience for both new and returning players. The game’s performance on the PS5, coupled with its faster load times and better graphics, makes it feel more polished than ever. While some might miss the fixed camera angles and others could find the new lighting system slightly off, these are minor quibbles in what is otherwise a standout remake. If you’ve played the original, you might not find the changes significant enough to warrant a repurchase unless you’re a diehard fan. However, if you’ve never played Until Dawn before, this remake is the definitive version to experience.
Until Dawn is an impressive remake, and whilst there might be some questions concerning whether or not it was needed, there is no doubt that this is the scariest that the game has ever been. It looks better than ever and there are extended sequences that flesh out the storytelling, whilst the switch of camera perspectives helps the experience feel fresh for returning players. It is a little disappointing that it is limited to a 30fps frame rate and it might’ve been nice to see a few more extras to justify the price tag, but Until Dawn’s interactive horror escapade still manages to feel better than ever here.
The Until Dawn remake features a solid graphical update, with noticeable improvements in the visual department and a few minor narrative additions. However, it remains a technically imperfect experience, and the changes are not enough to justify the 70-euro price tag, especially for those who have already played the original title.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Until Dawn is a remake that modernizes the original, with a visual reconstruction that intensifies the emotional connection with the characters. Although it has technical problems, such as frame drops, the dynamics of the choices keep the player immersed in the story.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
The Until Dawn remake is an immense visual facelift with new content for fans, though problematic technical issues and divisive changes make it hard to recommend over the original.
This Remake of Until Dawn looks as fresh as the first time, but with notable improvements, not only graphically, which looks spectacular, but also the gameplay, the new mechanics with the DualSense and the new additions that make it feel really like a remake.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Until Dawn remains a great adventure that feels like a teenie-slasher movie you can play yourself. Beside some technically issues it looks great within the new engine, but does not improve enough to make it a worth buy if you already played the PS4 original. But if you didn't play it yet, like the Quantic-Dream-like gameplay concept and horror movies as well, you are going to enjoy the remastered version from the start to the end.
Review in German | Read full review
Until Dawn entertained in 2015, it entertains today in the same way. Despite a sometimes naive script and an all-too-intelligible plot, it's a narrative game with the right pace, based on well-curated atmospheres and an excellent cast. The usual problems remain, but Supermassive's title returns today in a remake that refreshes the experience graphically, offering even more expressive character models and striking lighting effects. It is, however, a familiar story, which may not be worth the expense if you expect substantial changes pad in hand. If, on the other hand, you are not familiar with this title (and maybe looking for something to do with friends on Halloween), go ahead and buy it without delay!
Review in Italian | Read full review
Until Dawn is a pleasure to play again, even after all those years that I played the game before. It feels fairly new again in that respect. However, it must be emphasized that the game is finished after about 6 hours. Yes, you can play the game again with different choices and get a different course, but it still feels annoying to have to go through certain scenarios that are quite static and less dynamic. I doubt that you will play the game three times or more. However, you have to pay a full amount of money for that. However, Until Dawn is graphically the best movie game we have seen so far and it is clear that they largely started again on the Unreal Engine 5. It stutters a bit every now and then towards 25 fps, but with the much improved graphics, all the DualSense and UI improvements, Until Dawn feels like a new person.
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