Perhaps that’s becauseUntil Dawnbrings a bit from both camps.
Its potentially one of thebest PS5 gamesright now, but that’s not to sayUntil Dawnis perfect.
Even more changes, extra content, and a cheaper price tag would’ve been appreciated.
What differentiatesUntil Dawnfrom most games though, is the fact that any of the protagonists can die.
Adding to the nerve-fraying atmosphere is theDualSenseWireless Controller’s adaptive trigger, haptic feedback, and other immersion-ratcheting features.
But these inclusions, while welcome, generally feel like director’s cut extras rather than significant additions.
Before starting the game, it offers multiple selections for subtitles and a screen reader.
Should I play Until Dawn?
It’s the definitive version of the horror classic.
If the original was a one-and-done for you, the remake won’t convince you to come back.
I paid particular attention to the various graphical upgrades, as well as the new DualSense integration.
I also fired up the original version to compare both the visuals and the new over-the-shoulder camera.
I played on myPlayStation 5, using aDualSense Wireless Controller, on a budget modelTCL4Kdisplay withHDR.
I also paired the latter withPlayStation Portal, which made for some especially spooky sessions while tucked into bed.
First reviewed October 2024.
