Until Dawn follows theme of survival horror movie by immersing players in a nerve-racking scenario

When eight friends become trapped on a remote mountain getaway gone wrong, things quickly turn sinister and this is only the beginning.

A GROUP of teenagers are reunited at the remote mountain lodge their friend mysteriously disappeared from one year earlier.

And just like the previous reunion, the group once again finds itself in harm’s way.

This is the premise for what could be one of the scariest video games ever released.

Until Dawn follows the theme of popular survival horror movies by immersing players in a nerve-racking scenario that promises to evoke fear.

While this is a massive statement considering the saturation of survival horror games on the market, rest assured it is not an over-exaggeration.

Adding to the suspense is the game’s graphics which flow seamlessly from cut scenes to action, usually accompanied with the ability to investigate surroundings to find clues.

The gameplay itself is built with the butterfly effect in mind, meaning the storyline of the game vastly depends on the decisions the player makes.

The player’s interactions with other members of the group will shape their character’s personality and reaction to future events.

Yes, that’s a blood-covered zombie holding an explosive canister.

Like any good horror tale, just when players think they are in control, fate throws them a curve ball forcing them to re-evaluate ideas, directions and logic.

The intense split-second decision making and action sequences keep the storyline ebbing and flowing as gamers chase the ultimate aim of solving the mystery.

Supported by voices from a superb Hollywood cast including Hayden Panettiere and Peter Stormare, the game has been engineered to make the player feel every bit as much on edge, frustrated or angry as the characters themselves.

Apart from a stunning game, the creators have provided a solid behind-the-scenes package that introduces gamers to the science, actors and the mechanics of the game build.

All in all, it’s a well-structured game.

If it has any faults, it is that the game play is relatively short, averaging around 10 hours, but in hindsight that may be a blessing.

Then again, there is always the option to replay the game making different decisions.

Until Dawn is available now exclusively on PlayStation.

Originally published as Until Dawn follows theme of survival horror movie by immersing players in a nerve-racking scenario