If you don't look for every totem you can easily finish it in 7 hours I would say. If you just push forward maybe even 6.
Playing with some friends sounds great, since most of the game moves along at a fast pace, it shouldn't get boring.
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If you don't look for every totem you can easily finish it in 7 hours I would say. If you just push forward maybe even 6.
Playing with some friends sounds great, since most of the game moves along at a fast pace, it shouldn't get boring.
This really makes a fun game even better. Until Daw lends itelf well to making choices by committee.
I actually played this with two of my nephews this weekend and it took us about 7.5 hours or so. We had a blast playing it together.
I can read a lot of good gues here but there's more suprise to come
the game will become very tense and unforgiving
Quick Question for when I start my 2nd playthrough after my first ends...
Can you save....
Can you save....
The Wolf and the Flamethrower guy or do both destined to die? I accidently killed the guy because as soon as the 'no movement' thing began, it moved and I lost...Which made me realize I need to just have the controller on the table most of the time in prep.
afaik flamethrower guy death is scripted, no way around that. You can save the dog by barricading the door instead of running through. Once you drop down, you split up, but he survives and the trophy pops at the end of the chapter.
Just played it tonight.
Much better than I was expecting initially.
Only managed to save 3 in the end though - Sam, Emily, Josh.
Matt
Chris
Ashley
Jessica
Mike
Much better than I was expecting initially.
Only managed to save 3 in the end though - Sam, Emily, Josh.
Matt
died when I went back to look for Emily
died when I missed the third attempt with the shotgun (was conflicted about trying to hit the barrel and ended up running out of time)
died when I tried to save Jessica and opened up the hatch.
died when I chose to run when escaping the mines. This one kind of annoyed me because I managed to keep her alive earlier.
died when I went for the lightswitch as Sam rather than hiding again which presumably would have made a difference.
I think one of my biggest (and one of very few) issues with this game was that for a lot of the QTEs, particularly during climbing sections, the timer starts counting down before the button prompt even appears (you can hear the ticking). By the time the bottom prompt appears on screen the (already short) timer is half gone.
How do you save
How do you save
Josh though? I couldn't see a way to stop Hangar Wendigo dragging him away when they recognised each other. I found Hannah's Journao, but is there something else I had to find to save him?
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Yep.
Does it actually start counting down before the button is on-screen, though? I'd have to double-check, but I feel like the ticking was an early "you're about to have a QTE" indicator, not "the timer's started".
That's considered "survival" for him. If you don't find the journal she just kills him instead.
Triggerhappytel
Member
I got half way through chapter 9 last night. Was hoping to finish, but it was nearly 2am and my daughter had woken up, so I needed to get her back to bed. I hope I'll finish tonight.
I've got to say, it feels less creepy now the plot has been revealed, unless there are more twists coming. I'll see where it goes tonight.
I've got to say, it feels less creepy now the plot has been revealed, unless there are more twists coming. I'll see where it goes tonight.
Triggerhappytel
Member
Also, in the
, the fucking
:'(
Need to play that chapter as soon as I'm finished to rectify this!
Sanatorium
wolf died
Need to play that chapter as soon as I'm finished to rectify this!
Professor Renegade
Banned
Yo has anybody
checked out the Wendigo Wikipedia page? It's like the writers were practically using it as a primary source lol.
"The Wendigo was gaunt to the point of emaciation, its desiccated skin pulled tautly over its bones. With its bones pushing out against its skin, its complexion the ash gray of death, and its eyes pushed back deep into their sockets, the Wendigo looked like a gaunt skeleton recently disinterred from the grave. What lips it had were tattered and bloody [....] Unclean and suffering from suppurations of the flesh, the Wendigo gave off a strange and eerie odor of decay and decomposition, of death and corruption."
"The Wendigo was gaunt to the point of emaciation, its desiccated skin pulled tautly over its bones. With its bones pushing out against its skin, its complexion the ash gray of death, and its eyes pushed back deep into their sockets, the Wendigo looked like a gaunt skeleton recently disinterred from the grave. What lips it had were tattered and bloody [....] Unclean and suffering from suppurations of the flesh, the Wendigo gave off a strange and eerie odor of decay and decomposition, of death and corruption."
Triggerhappytel
Member
Finished it a little while ago. Short version is that I fucking loved it. Terrific game and one of the best surprises in ages. I'll write more detailed thoughts tomorrow; going to bed now. And finally I can properly read through this topic without worrying about spoilers - yay!
Triggerhappytel
Member
So, I finished up with four survivors -
I reckon it took me about 9 hours in total (would like a stats screen showing time played, successful QTEs, time spent as each character, etc - I take it the global results do not give all this feedback?). Those who died:
I really thought for their first horror game Supermassive absolutely nailed this. Visuals are amazing, sound effects are superb, the character performances are spot-on and I thought the character models were almost perfect. The lighting effects are probably the best I've ever seen in a game - I wonder if this was native, or if they had to do a lot of additional development work to the Shadow Fall engine. The pacing is excellent; it very wisely spends a couple of chapters building up the characters and the situation before the shit hits the fan, and my only minor complaint would be that they should have kept the final twist
until a bit closer to the end. I love the psychoanalysis stuff with Peter Stormare, although that kind of peters out towards the end - maybe I missed some of that content because of some decisions I made. I have a few questions about it, but I guess that's kind of the point; i.e.
.
But all in all, this is the best application of the David Cage style of game I've ever played, and I hope Supermassive can get some DLC out for Halloween, because that would be awesome and I'd definitely buy it. A really superb game and easily one of the best surprises of the year so far. 8.5/10
Sam, Chris, Matt and Jessica.
Wolfie 
- died in the Sanatorium after Mike jumped down the hole. I can't remember if it was chapter 7 or 8, but I need to replay this and save him!
Mike - in the end I think Mike and Sam were my favourite characters as they were selfless and the most proactive (even though I thought Mike was a bit of a dick at the beginning). Mike died in the cabin at the end when I ran to hit the switch as Sam, sadly.
Ashley - the interaction between her and Chris was probably my favourite relationship of the game, so I was really sad when she died after opening up the trapdoor after assuming it was Jessica.
Emily - definitely my least favourite character. Died at the end when Sam ignited the gas in the lodge.
Josh - died in the water shortly after being rescued by Mike & Sam, after Wendigo-Hannah jumped out on him and crushed his head.
- died in the Sanatorium after Mike jumped down the hole. I can't remember if it was chapter 7 or 8, but I need to replay this and save him!Mike - in the end I think Mike and Sam were my favourite characters as they were selfless and the most proactive (even though I thought Mike was a bit of a dick at the beginning). Mike died in the cabin at the end when I ran to hit the switch as Sam, sadly.
Ashley - the interaction between her and Chris was probably my favourite relationship of the game, so I was really sad when she died after opening up the trapdoor after assuming it was Jessica.
Emily - definitely my least favourite character. Died at the end when Sam ignited the gas in the lodge.
Josh - died in the water shortly after being rescued by Mike & Sam, after Wendigo-Hannah jumped out on him and crushed his head.
I really thought for their first horror game Supermassive absolutely nailed this. Visuals are amazing, sound effects are superb, the character performances are spot-on and I thought the character models were almost perfect. The lighting effects are probably the best I've ever seen in a game - I wonder if this was native, or if they had to do a lot of additional development work to the Shadow Fall engine. The pacing is excellent; it very wisely spends a couple of chapters building up the characters and the situation before the shit hits the fan, and my only minor complaint would be that they should have kept the final twist
of the Wendigos
how much of it was real, and how much was all in Josh's head. Speaking of which, I really liked it at the very end when Josh was alone in the mine and really losing his mind. That imagery with his dead sisters calling to him was very creepy
But all in all, this is the best application of the David Cage style of game I've ever played, and I hope Supermassive can get some DLC out for Halloween, because that would be awesome and I'd definitely buy it. A really superb game and easily one of the best surprises of the year so far. 8.5/10
SolidSnakex
Member
Yoshida talking about UD during his interview at the Eurogamer Expo
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...oshida-talks-the-next-20-years-of-playstation
It definitely seems like we're going to be seeing more from Supermassive. Shu is the guy you need to impress, and he clearly loves the game.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...oshida-talks-the-next-20-years-of-playstation
It definitely seems like we're going to be seeing more from Supermassive. Shu is the guy you need to impress, and he clearly loves the game.
I didn't know it used that. Explains why the faces were so good.
Hmm guys just started this but i'm getting really awful voices while ingame
Musics and effects are crystal clear but the voices sound really muffled up
@btw, this is shaping up to be one of my favourite games of all time, not even joking
@@voice problem seems to be less evident around 2 hours in
Musics and effects are crystal clear but the voices sound really muffled up
@btw, this is shaping up to be one of my favourite games of all time, not even joking
@@voice problem seems to be less evident around 2 hours in
HORRORSHØW
Member
shit was intense. took me 7 hours flat to finish. will replay near halloween.
ramoisdead
Member
The Last Wizard
Member
Started playing a little while ago after waiting a little bit more than a month to play and I like it so far. Had to stop though cause work in the morning
I'm only playing this at night>
I'm only playing this at night>
FoxnHurley
Member
Rented this game with Redbox, but my god was it an awesome experience! Definitely warrants a purchase to support Supermassive Games, so I'll be picking up a copy to replay near Halloween.
The story was actually very enjoyable and had just the right amount of cheese and tongue-in-cheek humor. I found myself liking all of the characters,
Fortunately, all of the team survived until dawn, which I was very happy about because I genuinely cared about those individuals. They all had a likable persona in one way or another and reacted to situations with common sense and wariness.
Looking forward to a second playthrough doing the complete opposite of what I did on my 1st..lol. Hopefully there'll be a bodycount this time.
The story was actually very enjoyable and had just the right amount of cheese and tongue-in-cheek humor. I found myself liking all of the characters,
aside from nagging bitch Emily
Fortunately, all of the team survived until dawn, which I was very happy about because I genuinely cared about those individuals. They all had a likable persona in one way or another and reacted to situations with common sense and wariness.
Looking forward to a second playthrough doing the complete opposite of what I did on my 1st..lol. Hopefully there'll be a bodycount this time.
Wow, what a surprise this game was. Incredibly atmospheric and genuinely unnerving in parts, with characters that you care about, despite them seeming cliche on the surface.
Finished with two deaths:
I borrowed this from a friend but as soon as I finished it, I ordered a copy for myself. I'll definitely replay it in the near future and find the few collectibles I missed.
So far, I'd say this is my 4th favourite game I've played this year, behind The Witcher 3, Bloodborne and Life is Strange. I never thought I'd like this more than MGSV. Never in a million years.
Finished with two deaths:
Matt died in the mines in Chapter 6, and Sam died because I failed the final 'don't move' part in the final chapter. I'm pretty sure I didn't move a muscle, though.
I borrowed this from a friend but as soon as I finished it, I ordered a copy for myself. I'll definitely replay it in the near future and find the few collectibles I missed.
So far, I'd say this is my 4th favourite game I've played this year, behind The Witcher 3, Bloodborne and Life is Strange. I never thought I'd like this more than MGSV. Never in a million years.
Alcotholic
Banned
This game single handedly triggered my want to get a PS4. I saw a thread here about it, around the time of release. I had heard about the game, but knew absolutely nothing about it. I looked up a gameplay trailer, watched for 1 minute, then closed it and went on total media blackout till I got to play it myself. I'm a massive horror fan and I really enjoyed Heavy Rain, so I knew this game would scratch a good itch.
Fast forward 2 months later and my want to get a PS4 grew bigger and bigger. Last night I picked up the destiny edition and this game. I played it all through the night Until Dawn. What an experience that was and I'm so glad I got to play it. I'm going to get my Girlfriend to play it now. I want to see choices she makes.
But yeah. Incredible experience and I really hope they make another one.
Fast forward 2 months later and my want to get a PS4 grew bigger and bigger. Last night I picked up the destiny edition and this game. I played it all through the night Until Dawn. What an experience that was and I'm so glad I got to play it. I'm going to get my Girlfriend to play it now. I want to see choices she makes.
But yeah. Incredible experience and I really hope they make another one.
Dangansona
Member
It's good to see you ended up loving it in the end!
I got the game yesterday and I'm probably around chapter 4. My key takeaway at the moment is the fixed (or close to it. Static?) camera angles and lighting. And the facial capture of course.
I basically like everyone other than Emily and Jess. Emilys bad acting also kills me everytime they flash back to that opening scene. "It was just a joke Hannnnnn"
NeonDelta
Member
I completed it a while ago then played it again from chapter 6 so I could save everyone, I messed a bit up on the final chapter and finished the game with 1 dead, when I went to play it again yesterday it had retained my original choices so had to start from chapter 6 again to save everyone. Bit disappointed it's not like heavy rain where if you replay a chapter your choices on that chapter are saved until you play it again
Manny Calavera
Member
I had no interest in this but after watching Giant bomb stream some of it I gave it a shot and holy hell, what a great fucking game. Easily one of my favorites of the year.
I know the common comparison is a teen slasher movie but I found the writing to be a good bit better than those. There are still some of the tropes obviously but I thought the backstory and mythology were well built and most things make sense and fit together really well by the end.
A couple of questions, though:
It seems Sony is pretty happy with the game's performance so I can't wait for Supermassive's next game but at the same time I do not envy them trying to top this one if they go horror again, which I hope they do.
I know the common comparison is a teen slasher movie but I found the writing to be a good bit better than those. There are still some of the tropes obviously but I thought the backstory and mythology were well built and most things make sense and fit together really well by the end.
A couple of questions, though:
in the beginning of the game Matt says Emily owes him one for taking her bag and her reaction implied to me that she has done something for him before but I didn't get any dialogue about what that could be. Is it ever brought up again through certain decisions you can make?
Also, did anyone else find it strange the Wendigo cut the tower cable. Maybe the implication is they're smarter than they seem? This is the main thing that stood out to me as a bit off in the story.
Also, did anyone else find it strange the Wendigo cut the tower cable. Maybe the implication is they're smarter than they seem? This is the main thing that stood out to me as a bit off in the story.
It seems Sony is pretty happy with the game's performance so I can't wait for Supermassive's next game but at the same time I do not envy them trying to top this one if they go horror again, which I hope they do.
Dangansona
Member
God Emily's actress is awful. As well as the character. Matt won't be going out of his way to help her.
TheSuperSakura
Member
Bought this two days ago and managed to finally beat it today. I managed
Now, time to play through it again until I get Platinum. For my first PS4 game I'd say I picked a good one.
to save Sam, Emily, Matt, Mike, Chris and Ashley the first time around. I skipped over the journal and Josh died because of it, but I was fine with that he was pretty insane.
Now, time to play through it again until I get Platinum. For my first PS4 game I'd say I picked a good one.
Exploratory
Banned
Do you guys think it'd be ok if I linked this thread to the guy who wrote Until Dawn?
DJ Lushious
Member
Who? Larry Fassender? And why not point him here. No harm in it.
I just beat the game on my second playthrough, saving everyone. Now just going to clean up the rest of the trophies.
I just can't stop raving about this game to my friends. The story, the graphics, the audio, and the acting are all fantastic. Dare I say I'm in love?!
Alcotholic
Banned
I hated her, then Matt died and she actually started fending for her self. I started to appreciate her a little, but she is still a bitch. 4.0 Bitch!
The wendigos aren't stupid. They are designed to hunt humans specifically, and have the intelligence of at least a human (explained by flamethrower guy),
This is also demonstrated
when one of them mimics Jessica's voice perfectly to lure ash to her death.
I had just thought the mimicry was a instinctual thing (like other animals that use traps in nature) but yeah, they really would need a good bit of intelligence to know who to mimic. And I must have missed flamethrower guy's comment about their intelligence. Thanks for the clarification.