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- Maximum Entertainment
- Maximum Entertainment
- Maximum Entertainment
- Maximum Entertainment
Until Then
Released On: Jun 25, 2024
74
8.5
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
74
64% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
27% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
74
64% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
27% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Until Then is a must-play for lovers of narrative-focused games everywhere. The game already depicts living the life of a teenager in the Phillippines in the 2010s beautifully with its thoughtful and authentic writing, combined with a picturesque world. That alone would be enough, but it goes above and beyond, adding breathtaking pixel animation, an intriguing mystery and a palpable geopolitical subplot. The cast of characters is incredibly endearing and you’ll grow to love them all, building to the final emotional gut punch of the game that takes the wind out of you. Joining the plethora of quality narratives in 2024, Until Then is a game you won’t soon forget.
Until Then offers a compelling coming-of-age story infused with supernatural elements. Set in a post-disaster town, players follow high schooler Mark and his friends as they navigate personal challenges and mysterious occurrences. Despite some narrative pacing issues and a lack of supernatural exploration, the game's immersive setting, relatable character dynamics, and unique visual presentation make it a captivating experience.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 19 User Ratings
8.5
79% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
11% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
11% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 19 User Ratings
8.5
79% Positive
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
11% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
11% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
As a Filipino, this game resonated with me in a way no game has ever done. The feeling of the world almost ending and wishing it would have, but we have to continue living. The feeling of losing that "spark" and finding a way to get it back. The game did a great job of incorporating drama, romance, mystery, sci-fi, and even horror into its story. In the end I was left weeping and felt a sense of longing to see my friends and my family.
(PS there's a part 2 and 3 after the 1st credits! Don't forget to do those)
This game really put in the feel of the Philippines at it core and that is amazing to see, but this is a game that everyone can enjoy and everyone should play this at some point in their life.
To Polychroma, I hope your next game will be as astounding as this one.
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If you love narrative adventures, coming-of-age stories, or you simply have a special place in your heart for the complexities of adolescence, Until Then is a game absolutely worth playing. While it might not be the most innovative game of 2024, it’s still one of the most narratively compelling, visually striking, and heart-achingly true to life. Even as the world of Until Then twists and breaks down, it never loses sight of the real, human core of its story or the characters that make its world so worth visiting.
As with many remarkable games, interpreting Until Then‘s ending will lie with every individual player. I sat with it a while — swirling the bitterness and sweetness around in my mouth. Its mystery, finally revealed, is so human I toyed with the idea of feeling unsatisfied with its mundaneness. Ultimately, I landed on admiring how unfortunately relatable life after the end of the world felt.
While the setting and inspirations are Filipino through and through, the themes of friendship, love, loss, and acceptance in this visual novel are universal.
As it stands, for all the words you cycle through, Until Then does its best work when it focuses on the visual and the novel. [Issue#400, p.123]
Until Then has an interesting art style and some decent writing, but mundane pacing, limited interactivity and contrived, poorly delivered drama make for a forgettable adventure.
"Until Then" ist ein bemerkenswertes Spiel, das in vielerlei Hinsicht beeindruckt. Es bietet eine packende Geschichte, die tief in die Psyche der Charaktere und Spieler eindringt. Die Entscheidungsmöglichkeiten, die den Verlauf der Handlung maßgeblich beeinflussen, sind außergewöhnlich gut implementiert und sorgen für eine hohe Wiederspielbarkeit. Die grafische Umsetzung ist beeindruckend und trägt maßgeblich zur dichten, unheimlichen Atmosphäre bei. Auch die schauspielerischen Leistungen der Charaktere sind hervorzuheben, da sie dem Spieler das Gefühl geben, mitten in einem interaktiven Film zu sein. Insgesamt verdient "Until Then" eine glatte 10 von 10 für seine innovative Erzählweise, die technische Brillanz und das fesselnde Spielerlebnis.
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PC
The game's art and visual style is pretty interesting, even though his story and narrative is somewhat cliche, like something i already seen before in a teenager TV series.
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PC
Summary A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Jun 25, 2024
Developer:
- Polychroma Games
Publisher: Maximum Entertainment
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