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As Dusk Falls

Every Family has Secrets. Every Secret has a Price. As Dusk Falls is an original interactive drama from INTERIOR/NIGHT that explores the entangled lives of two families across thirty years. Starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong in small town Arizona, the choices you make have a powerful...

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As Dusk Falls Reviews

As Dusk Falls is rated 'Strong' after being reviewed by 96 critics, with an overall average score of 79. It's ranked in the top 25% of games and recommended by 70% of critics.

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As Dusk Falls Review - A Masterpiece Rises

As Dusk Falls is a fantastic game that puts your attention on winding choices and tough decisions of people caught in a desperate situation.

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As Dusk Falls Review - IGN

As Dusk Falls' interactive crime drama is a masterwork of branching storytelling where decisions matter and repeated playthroughs are rewarded with even more revelations.

www.ign.com

 

[Robb]

Sounds decent but I just can’t stand that PowerPoint-slideshow style they’re going for.

 

[Punished Miku]

Going in with very low expectations. But hopefully it's enjoyable.

Surprised IGN gave it a 9.

 

[Chukhopops]

Interesting that most reviews insist it’s a lot more open than Telltale games in terms of choices and consequences. In the end this kind of game is carried by its story so that’s the only way to judge.

Excited to try it tomorrow after some Hot Wheels.

 

[Black_Stride]

Had no idea it had "MP".
Imma load this up get shit faced drunk n high with my buddies and see how fucked a story we can argue together.
The nice girl in our group is always choosing the most passive options when we do these playalongs now everyone gets their own controller.....lets do this!

Shit its only Monday.........This week better flyby, whiskey at the ready.

P.S: ~80 Metacritic would be a shock. A welcome one but a shock all the same.

 

[reksveks]

I like the override option.

If the major issue is the art style, I am okay with that.

 

[Punished Miku]

I like the override option.

If the major issue is the art style, I am okay with that.

I think it looks cool honestly. Better than shooting it live action like Quantum Break or something.

 

[Jennings]

Since QTEs ruin games (hi Tomb Raider reboot), it's nice to see there are a variety of ways to make them more tolerable. And while it saddens me to see uninspired hack developers continue to embrace them, I'm happy to see additional tools available to help mitigate their existence.

Options:

• Quick Action Types – Allows the player to remove mashing interactions, or to set all interactions to require a single button tap.
• Extended QTE Timer – All Quick Time Events (QTE) have 10 second timer to finish. For the Mash, it will have a longer amount of time to do the same amount of mash.
• Choice Timer – Allows the player to disable timers in all choice scenes and Timed Hotspots.
• Extended Override Timer – Extends the override timer from 10 seconds to 20 seconds.

 

[jorgejjvr]

Looks like a must try when it lands on gp

 

[Certinty]

Honestly a lot better than I ever imagined. I’ll give it a go since it’s on Game Pass.

 

[adamsapple]

Since QTEs ruin games (hi Tomb Raider reboot), it's nice to see there are a variety of ways to make them more tolerable. And while it saddens me to see uninspired hack developers continue to embrace them, I'm happy to see additional tools available to help mitigate their existence.

Options:

• Quick Action Types – Allows the player to remove mashing interactions, or to set all interactions to require a single button tap.
• Extended QTE Timer – All Quick Time Events (QTE) have 10 second timer to finish. For the Mash, it will have a longer amount of time to do the same amount of mash.
• Choice Timer – Allows the player to disable timers in all choice scenes and Timed Hotspots.
• Extended Override Timer – Extends the override timer from 10 seconds to 20 seconds.

More options for games like this, especially if you're playing couch co-op with someone else, are appreciated.

 

[Punished Miku]

Since QTEs ruin games (hi Tomb Raider reboot), it's nice to see there are a variety of ways to make them more tolerable. And while it saddens me to see uninspired hack developers continue to embrace them, I'm happy to see additional tools available to help mitigate their existence.

Options:

• Quick Action Types – Allows the player to remove mashing interactions, or to set all interactions to require a single button tap.
• Extended QTE Timer – All Quick Time Events (QTE) have 10 second timer to finish. For the Mash, it will have a longer amount of time to do the same amount of mash.
• Choice Timer – Allows the player to disable timers in all choice scenes and Timed Hotspots.
• Extended Override Timer – Extends the override timer from 10 seconds to 20 seconds.

Those are some thoughtful options honestly. 100% removing all mashing, and choice timer.

 

[reksveks]

Ios app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/as-dusk-falls-companion-app/id1573466903

In case anyone wants

 

[DarkMage619]

As Dusk Falls and Stray review. Review for As Dusk Falls starts at 39:36. They seemed to like it.

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

Seems like a no-brained to at least try it out since it’s on game pass.

 

[kittoo]

Loaded and ready on gamepass. Excited.

 

[DenchDeckard]

OK, so got something to try with the Mrs after we wrap up the quarry.

This seems decent. Good gamepass game.

 

[Bruno_Arrais85]

easy skip

 

[ManaByte]

I love adventure games, but I could only get through two chapters of Life is Strange: True Colors. The wokeness coupled with the Starbucks acoustic soundtrack was like nails on the chalkboard for me. I'm liking The Quarry enough so far, so if this is less Pacific Northwest propaganda like True Colors and more sane like Quarry I might download it just because it's on GP and deal with the stupid art choice.

 

[Ansphn]

This game is like playing a book so I'm not surprised it's getting mid reviews.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

This game is like playing a book so I'm not surprised it's getting mid reviews.

High 70's in meta ain't mid reviews

 

[Kagey K]

High 70's in meta ain't mid reviews

Anything under 98 isn't worth playing. Haven't you heard?

Spoiler

 

[Balducci30]

Surprised by the positive reviews. I just don’t really see the appeal of this type of thing for a game. Not for me at least

 

[ChiefDada]

Wow this one was actually on my radar as I loved the art style from the original announcement. Didn't realize it was due this year but I'm happy to see it get great reviews overall.

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

Surprised by the positive reviews. I just don’t really see the appeal of this type of thing for a game.

Seeing how your decisions impact the story is what makes these games interesting. Its basically like the telltale games and if you enjoy that you will probably like this.

 

[balls of snow]

Interesting that most reviews insist it’s a lot more open than Telltale games in terms of choices and consequences. In the end this kind of game is carried by its story so that’s the only way to judge.

Excited to try it tomorrow after some Hot Wheels.

Game is 50 + gb. There better be choices and consequences.

 

[CitizenZ]

Cool, Ill pick it up like all the others in 2 yrs at 5-10 bucks.

 

[Roufianos]

I know this is entirely subjective but man, I fucking hate that art style. I'd check it out otherwise.

 

[Chukhopops]

Game is 50 + gb. There better be choices and consequences.

Woah that’s a lot of jpg images, didn’t expect that. I’m actually curious if I will like it more than games like Detroit or Tales of the Borderlands.

Also every time I play a choice-based game with my wife it reminds me that I married a complete sociopath who always goes for the self-preservation option.

 

[reksveks]

Who else is doing chapter per session?

 

[AJUMP23]

I downloaded it last night, maybe I will play it today. If there is a sequel I hope they name it "As Morning Rises".

 

[Black_Stride]

This game is like playing a book so I'm not surprised it's getting mid reviews.

It has an ~80 meta critic.
Out of 100......so 100/2 = ~80?

Are you slow?

Surprised by the positive reviews. I just don’t really see the appeal of this type of thing for a game. Not for me at least

Visual Novels/P&C Adventures?
Some of my favorite experiences in gaming have been visual novels and "walking" simulators.
As you said just not for you.
But if you ever get a chance boot up one of TellTale or SuperMassives games....i didnt think id be into these type of games until i actually tried, a good story, characters even with little traditional "gameplay" can be really engaging.
You get hooked to the characters.

Tales from the borderlands is really well written and produced if you want something more light hearted.

 

[Ansphn]

It has an ~80 meta critic.
Out of 100......so 100/2 = ~80?

Are you slow?


Visual Novels/P&C Adventures?
Some of my favorite experiences in gaming have been visual novels and "walking" simulators.
As you said just not for you.
But if you ever get a chance boot up one of TellTale or SuperMassives games....i didnt think id be into these type of games until i actually tried, a good story, characters even with little traditional "gameplay" can be really engaging.
You get hooked to the characters.

Tales from the borderlands is really well written and produced if you want something more light hearted.

77 on Opencritics. That's considered Mid by gamers. I don't really want to argue about a picture book game. People used to shit on games like Until dawn and QTE type games and this game took it to another level (that's not a complement)

 

[Black_Stride]

77 on Opencritics. That's considered Mid by gamers.

Stop right there.
Shut the fuck up.
No normal person considers ~80/100 the middle.

 

[Balducci30]

Seeing how your decisions impact the story is what makes these games interesting. Its basically like the telltale games and if you enjoy that you will probably like this.

I’ve never played a telltale game

It has an ~80 meta critic.
Out of 100......so 100/2 = ~80?

Are you slow?


Visual Novels/P&C Adventures?
Some of my favorite experiences in gaming have been visual novels and "walking" simulators.
As you said just not for you.
But if you ever get a chance boot up one of TellTale or SuperMassives games....i didnt think id be into these type of games until i actually tried, a good story, characters even with little traditional "gameplay" can be really engaging.
You get hooked to the characters.

Tales from the borderlands is really well written and produced if you want something more light hearted.

ive never played one - I liked the old point and click adventures back in the day like grim fandango and monkey Island - but I usually don’t get pulled in by game stories. May try it out tho just cus it’s free I guess see what it’s like

 

[Ansphn]

Stop right there.
Shut the fuck up.
No normal person considers ~80/100 the middle.

Enjoy playing your picture book game.

 

[Ozriel]

Enjoy playing your picture book game.

to be fair, that does seem like a better deal than getting your jollies from sneering at what others play.
Based on critics consensus, he’s in for a good time!

 

[GymWolf]

Going in with very low expectations. But hopefully it's enjoyable.

Surprised IGN gave it a 9.

They also give 9 to nextflix resident evil show, encouraging to say the least.

 

[mckmas8808]

Game is 50 + gb. There better be choices and consequences.

WHOA!!!!

 

[Bonfires Down]

Really not a fan of the art. Someone decided to slap to worst Photoshop filter they could find onto some photos. Why not do traditional art. Hell look at the kind of paintings AI can do now. Don't tell me they couldn't work out something better than this.

That said, I like this type of game so I'll still play it.

 

[Kagey K]

Enjoy playing your picture book game.

Why do you care what they do with their time? Go play whatever it is that gets you off so bad and let other people enjoy what they like. FFS

 

[Denton]

Enjoy playing your picture book game.

Enjoy your upcoming puberty.

 

[three_muffins]

I started the game yesterday. Partially as a joke. It is on gamepass and i thought i could give it a quick look and move on.
Well that didnt turn out the way i thought it would. This game is great. Really gripping story and natural, believable characters that act like normal people. Very grounded but exciting setting.
I was not a fan of the artstyle, but i have to say - its great and fits the game really well.
Really impactful choices. Not earthshaking consequences, but very immersive. Never before was i this nervous if i made the right choice.

Voice acting is on another level (imo).

I cant wait to play this game again today. Great game.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

I started the game yesterday. Partially as a joke. It is on gamepass and i thought i could give it a quick look and move on.
Well that didnt turn out the way i thought it would. This game is great. Really gripping story and natural, believable characters that act like normal people. Very grounded but exciting setting.
I was not a fan of the artstyle, but i have to say - its great and fits the game really well.
Really impactful choices. Not earthshaking consequences, but very immersive. Never before was i this nervous if i made the right choice. I

Voice acting is on another level (imo).

I cant wait to play this game again today. Great game.

I was about to start the game yesterday but I knew that I was too tried to really enjoy it. Will try to give it a go today.

 

[three_muffins]

Enjoy playing your picture book game.

I you dont like the game - what are you doing in here trashing the game?
Is it so hard to stay out of game discussions that dont appeal to you?
What is the benefit for you to act like this?

 

[mxbison]

Looks good but I have like 3 or 4 story adventure games on my list so not sure when/if I'll get to this.

 

[Roberts]

I was about to start the game yesterday but I knew that I was too tried to really enjoy it. Will try to give it a go today.

Yeah, I loaded it up even though I was dead tired. Didn’t feel it and after finishing Road 96, this felt a bit disappointing. Will try again today together with my wife to see if the MP aspect helps the enjoyment of the game.

 

[Kagey K]

I meant to start this tonight, but there was some stuff that needed power washed and I wasted all night doing that.

Hopefully this weekend I'll get to it.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

Yeah, I loaded it up even though I was dead tired. Didn’t feel it and after finishing Road 96, this felt a bit disappointing. Will try again today together with my wife to see if the MP aspect helps the enjoyment of the game.

I'm also interested how it works in MP with only 2 people. What if the vote is 50-50?

 

[reksveks]

I'm also interested how it works in MP with only 2 people. What if the vote is 50-50?

Coin toss but you have the option of having a number of overrides (not sure if it's per chapter). You can also override overrides.