As Dusk Falls

As Dusk Falls

March 7, 2024
INTERIOR NIGHT LIMITED
4.5/5.0(1,000 reviews)
UniqueAdventureCasual
Good

Overall player feedback on 'As Dusk Falls' shows a predominantly positive outlook, with many players praising its engaging storytelling, character depth, and choice-driven gameplay despite some mixed feelings regarding the visual presentation. However, criticisms concerning the cliffhanger ending and multiplayer functionality have been noted, leading to a mix of high praise and frustrations among players.

About This Game

An interactive crime drama that opens with a robbery gone wrong at an Arizona motel in 1998 and follows the fallout across two families over thirty years. Rather than full animation it uses a distinctive illustrated, motion-comic presentation, putting the weight on branching choices, tense standoffs and the slow reveal of how one night reshapes every life it touched. The strength is the writing and the genuine divergence of its paths, with local multiplayer that lets a group vote on decisions. The trade-off is presentation: the painterly stills divide players who expected moving characters, and it is a story to be steered more than a game to be played. Reception is warm on narrative, mixed on style. It suits groups who want a choice-driven thriller mystery to argue over, and readers who value consequence over spectacle.

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Online Players:8
Local Players:8
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)CzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrench (France)GermanGreekHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishSpanish (Mexico)SwedishTurkish

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Good

Overall player feedback on 'As Dusk Falls' shows a predominantly positive outlook, with many players praising its engaging storytelling, character depth, and choice-driven gameplay despite some mixed feelings regarding the visual presentation. However, criticisms concerning the cliffhanger ending and multiplayer functionality have been noted, leading to a mix of high praise and frustrations among players.

Pros

  • Compelling and gripping storytelling
  • Meaningful character choices that impact the narrative
  • Unique visual style that adds to the experience
  • Strong voice acting and sound design
  • High replay value due to branching paths and multiple endings

Cons

  • Cliffhanger ending that leaves many questions unanswered
  • Mixed feelings towards the visual style, described as 'slideshow'
  • Some criticism of the multiplayer functionality
  • Pacing issues in certain narrative segments
  • Frustrations with user interface and control scheme

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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As Dusk Falls — Frequently Asked Questions

Is As Dusk Falls worth playing?
As Dusk Falls has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 1,000 reviews.
Is As Dusk Falls single-player or multiplayer?
As Dusk Falls supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative. Online play supports up to 8 players. Local play supports up to 8 players.
What platforms is As Dusk Falls available on?
As Dusk Falls is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did As Dusk Falls release?
As Dusk Falls released on March 7, 2024.
What is As Dusk Falls's age rating?
As Dusk Falls carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.