With a shallow bench of high-quality exclusives for the PS4, Until Dawn is an impressive entry into the horror genre. The pacing of the narrative is spot on, and even if you wander around an area before heading to a main objective, the story never feels like it drags.

Strong storytelling and plot twists; Reputation and character trait system; Totems are useful for survival and hints; Well-executed mise en scène; Failing can be fun

Can't adjust timer setting difficulty for QTEs; Tags

Overall, we really enjoyed playing Until Dawn. It'll take around 10-11 hours for a complete playthrough, which to some may be relatively short, but with the sheer amount of possible storylines, it deserves multiple playthroughs as you'll experience something different every time.

Teen slasher flicks really aren't my thing. The hackneyed storyline, laughable acting, and generally ham-fisted approach to instilling fear just doesn't do it for me. I might find them to be a silly diversion at best, and only if nothing

I always love story based games and it was really good game XD

An easy recommendation for those looking to munch on some popcorn while you get the crap scared out of you.

An intense horror experience shaped by your decisions and indecisions

Some slight control issues and structural quirks hamper some of the replayability

There was a moment near the end of Until Dawn when I knew I was doing something stupid. My current character was split from the group, investigating a strange sound in a dead-end corridor, and I'd just been as much as told that I couldn't trust anything I heard.

Until Dawn was originally going to be a PlayStation Move game for the PS3, thankfully someone made the decision to move it over to the PS4, utilising the impressive and visually stunning Killzone: Shadow Fall engine.

Great use of the Butterfly Effect; Superb soundtrack; Lush visuals; Encourages worthwhile multiple playthrough's

Can get a little to "Jump Scare" excessive; Framerate can suffer at times

Adventure survival horror Until Dawn had an unconventional path to market, beginning life as a PS3 Move title before getting a new-gen overhaul. Was it worth the effort? Chris emerges from the shadows with the verdict – or is that his evil twin?

Stunning graphics, animation, and strong acting holds the game together throughout; Choices that matter; Consequences that are permanent, and interesting twists on well-established horror mainstays; Mostly though it's scary as hell; Great replayability

Controls and the position shifting camera can be frustrating; Tone uneven in places, and a few ideas don't quite gel

Until Dawn has a decent horror tale, but more so because you can shape which way it goes. The controls are a bit stiff and the camera angles feel a bit outdated, but it has superb performances, tough choices, brutal deaths and genuine scares that will stay with you.

This type of game is not for everyone, but at the same time, in a world where games in this realm are essentially a cinematic experience, Until Dawn has enough fresh and original ideas and truly explores the choose your own path without having too many restrictions.