Differences Between Until Dawn Original and the Remake Explained – Full Review

Ballistic Moon returned to the much-loved Until Dawn with a remake that retains the original story while enhancing the visual experience to suit the current capabilities of devices.

While the core narrative remains intact, the developers added new elements to deepen the gameplay. Players can now access much better visuals, fresh mechanics, and expanded character interactions.

1. How is the Until Dawn remake different from the original?

The changes that make the Until Dawn remake different from the original are-

1. Overhauled Visuals
2. New Camera Controls
3. Prologue Rework
4. New Collectibles
5. New Areas and Interactions
6. Stay Calm Mechanic

These changes might not feel like a lot, but they make a lot of difference for the players who play both games and compare their experiences. There is more engagement about the player and story in the remake of Until Dawn.

2. Overhauled Visuals

The remake boasts a visual revamp, enhancing effects like water and snow. The skin and image of characters also come to life with the improved body and facial animations.

3. New Camera Controls

The game switches to a mostly over-the-shoulder third-person view, revising the previous versions’ look and allowing for more dynamic character control and location interaction. The original until Dawn spirit is kept alive using fixed-camera angles.

4. Prologue Rework

The prologue has been entirely reworked to provide additional context. Now, it is focused on the relationships between Beth, Hannah, and Josh, particularly regarding the prank that ignites the main story.

5. New Collectibles

The original Totems return with a twist: Hunger Totems are introduced, offering new visions. All original Totem locations are altered to encourage exploration (and add intrigue for the ones who have played the original).

6. New Areas and Interactions

The remake adds small new areas to explore, creating opportunities for new character interactions that provide greater context about Blackwood Mountain and its lore. This is also a goodie for the returning Until Dawn players.

7. Stay Calm Mechanic

In addition to the original “Don’t Move” mechanic, a new Stay Calm option is available for players using third-party peripherals without gyroscope functionality. This new mechanic offers an alternative gameplay experience to the players.

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8. About Until Dawn

Until Dawn is a 2015 interactive drama horror game developed by Supermassive Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Players assume control of eight young adults who have to survive on Blackwood Mountain when their lives are threatened.

Players assume control of eight young adults who have to survive on Blackwood Mountain when their lives are threatened. The game features a butterfly effect system in which players must make choices that may change the story. All playable characters can survive or die, depending on the choices made. Players explore the environment from a third-person perspective and find clues that may help solve the mystery.