The Most Anticipated Horror Games of 2015: Until Dawn

In the last Wise Words... post, 'The Most Anticipated Horror Games of 2015' began with a brief look at the upcoming zombie-fests Dying Light and Dead Island II. From the undead to the soon-to-be-dead, next up is the forthcoming horror experience, Until Dawn.

Developed by Supermassive Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, this slasher will place gamers at the pitfall of a crazed serial killer, when a teenage trip to a remote log cabin takes a dark and deadly turn. Players will have the opportunity to control each terrified teen in an unravelling story of violence, fear, betrayal and death ultimately created by you. The game's innovative choice mechanics and Butterfly-Effect Interface carve out a unique story in which you determine your own survival, as well as the fate of others, in every decision you make.


Both ambitious and dynamic, it's not only the game's storytelling mechanics that are impressive. Until Dawn has a distinct cinematic quality to enahnce connectivity and immerse players in to the world of Blackwood Pines. The rendering capability of the Killzone Shadowfall Engine, in conjunction with the game's lighting and animation, has clearly been used to evoke a sense of realism. Likewise, the talented cast and crew behind the game's production have been hired to hopefully bolster the authenticity of all characters on screen. Hayden Panettiere, Rami Malek and Brett Dalton are just some of the lead voice-actors, whilst horror film directors Larry Fessenden and Graham Reznick (Stake Land, Habit, The Last Winter) have written the game's story.

Perhaps a slow-burner, Until Dawn nevertheless promises to be an all-encompassing experience, fully placing you at the mercy of a serial killer and the story's subsequent twists and turns. Whether it will pack enough action for some gamers remains to be seen, yet following The Last of Us it would be fantastic to once again have a game both gripping on an emotional and physical level.

Until Dawn is due for release Summer 2015 on PlayStation 4.

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