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Until Dawn creators Supermassive plots multiplatform move

"Supermassive Games says it wants to end its status as a PlayStation exclusive developer. The firm has a strong relationship with Sony, which has commissioned most of the studio’s titles. The most recent was the BAFTA winning horror game Until Dawn."

gtxgamer23576d ago

Well good for them as that means more people will get to enjoy their games. Haven't played until dawn yet, anyone recommend it?

hulk_bash19873576d ago

I would definitely recommend it, its an intersting game with amazing visuals. Especially if you are a fan of B-horror movies or adventure games (similar to Telltale games TWD).

NewMonday3576d ago

don't know if they can handle it alone, Sony made them re-work and re-write the game and let them use the Killzone engine, do they have the resources and talent to go alone?

_-EDMIX-_3576d ago

"Especially if you are a fan of B-horror movies" At this point, I'd argue its a A horror film.

Consider this, in the first 2 hours of Until Dawn, you get to know the background of the whole cast, something that lends deeply to the story of the game, we don't get that in any horror films as we just don't have the time. I'd argue Until Dawn delivered a story that could only be told through a game, or likely a TV series. Because of the thoroughness of how well it was written, I'd say its up there with one of the best horror stories I've ever seen in any medium. Still very surprised to get such a game.

NukaCola3575d ago

Until Dawn surpasses what both Tell Tale and Quantum Dreams have done with the gameplay and visual fidelity of adventure titles. This game has amazing visuals and a great story that covers a lot of aspects in horror. It's well acted and it has interesting jump scares and oh sh*t moments. the game will cause some stress playing it at night lol. I really loved it from front to back. And I have to say this titles also has one of the strongest "menu and collection/inventory" systems in any game. It's truly an awesome gem that everyone should try. I would love to see them continue this as a Halloween release yearly or maybe every other year if they could. It would be really awesome because they are very talented studio.

I would easily give the game a 9/10 because it is a really great game.

bouzebbal3575d ago

Start the Party 1 and now Until Dawn raised super massive to one of the best studios. The first one was super fun and amazing tech and no need to describe until dawn.

freshslicepizza3575d ago

i say good on them. consumers shouldn't care if the games all of the sudden are multiplatform but that type of juvelnile thinking is what gets the forums active.

far too much emphasis is on the games exclusivity rather than if the game is good or not. we need to stop these immature tactics that try and divide gamers.

bouzebbal3575d ago (Edited 3575d ago )

@moldybread
exclusives most of the time mean high quality titles, because manufacturers invest for the exclusivity.
I personaly pay more attention to the exclusive games because those make me buy a console over the other. I like SEGA Sony Nintendo due to these exclusive titles.

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ShottyatLaw3576d ago

My personal PS4 GOTY last year. Definitely recommend it. Think of it as a mix of a Telltale game and a Quantic Dream title. If you absolutely despise QTEs, you may not like it, but they fit into this type of game quite well.

It's fun for pass-the-controller or shout-at-the-screen couch co-op, too.

shmowboyfebop3575d ago

Truth. It's a great get together hang out in the dark game.

Malacath3576d ago

Yes, Until Dawn is one of Sony's best exclusives. Although it's probably not for everyone

Kurisu3576d ago

I agree with Hulk_Bash. Play it if you get the chance, I think you can find it quite cheap now :)

Chaos_Order3576d ago

Until Dawn is one of those rare games that totally surpassed my initial eexpectations. When I first saw the E3 demo I thought it was going to suck, but actually it's a very good game. I'd say get it if you're interested. :)

The aspect I like the most is that, no matter which choice you make, if one of your characters gets injured or dies, your save file is overwritten and you're forced to stick with the consequences of your actions. No checkpoint restarts; you have to go all the way or start over from the very beginning. This ramps up the tension by tenfold and I'm so glad they did it this way.

Oh, and I got 4 of my characters killed. One of them was because I made such a stupid decision too... But that was my experience! And I loved it all the same. :)

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Kurt Russell3576d ago

It's not as re-playable as touted, but the first run through is very enjoyable. I actually watched my Mrs play through screaming her head off before playing it myself. A joy to watch :)

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Kurt Russell3575d ago (Edited 3575d ago )

@ Channel-Live
She killed all but Ashley and I saved all but Mike. There was no change in storyline, just some people died in one, some didn't in the other. I got more faces on the credits than her is all. No need for personal insults just because I get to use my D, little man.

shmowboyfebop3575d ago

Kurt Russell has a little dick.

BossBattle3576d ago

I'd recommend it. I'm playing it now. It's like a movie. Right when I thought I knew who the killer was he got sawed in half.

Jyndal3576d ago

Until Dawn is a lot of fun. I've played through it 3 times now, and it still keeps calling me back. Still haven't made it through with everyone alive yet, lol. I get too curious and don't make safe choices.

_-EDMIX-_3576d ago

Yes and yes and yes! Until Dawn was quite a surprise last year! Like a HUGE surprise.

I would say, Life Is Strange and Until Dawn were huge surprises last year in regards to be hidden gems. I rarely buy new IPs day 1 and that was an easy day 1 for me. LOVED IT! It had a better story them MOST horror films I've seen lol.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA3576d ago

Pretty much what i was going to say minus last bit as i have played it :P
And i suggest picking it up and even waiting for Halloween if can wait that long to play it even het friends around to enjoy it with you for the night

Majister-Ludi3575d ago

Idk if I can recommend it. If you like games like heavy rain than it might be for you. Personally I think there games lack actual gameplay and the stories are pretty meh but I know some people like them.

conanlifts3575d ago (Edited 3575d ago )

Until dawn is great and worth playing. If you like the "cabin in the woods" type movies you will like this.

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andrewsquall3576d ago

They are already "multiplatform" as this author puts it. They just happen to do alot of games commissioned by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

YinYangGaming3576d ago

All of their games except one has been a Sony exclusive game. http://www.supermassivegame... If you read the full interview, they even say they're status is a Sony-exclusive development team and they're moving away from that to go multiplatform.

_-EDMIX-_3576d ago

I mean.....they are still not owned by Sony, they are a independent team. If anything, they were exclusive by choice, not by Sony saying so or buying them or anything of the sort.

They are no different then Ready At Dawn or Insomniac. You can still be a 3rd party that only makes games on a certain platform, that doesn't really have the funding to go on 3 or 4 platforms.

That actually doesn't mean they are a "Sony exclusive" developer as Sony doesn't own them....

They are exclusive by some form of default, but nothing more, ie they are not currently on anything else, but by choice or by not having funds, not by Sony owning them or anything of the sort.

Like Ready At Dawn, Sony contracted them and clearly since they are not doing much Vita work and The Order 1886 may have not made Sony a good return, they may not call them back anytime soon for a new contract.

They are still free to create games else where as many teams that even make some Sony or MS or even Nintendo products still have other projects their working on.

Was Insomniac not working on their own games while also working on Ratchet Remake?
Is Platinum Games not working on Scalebound while also working on other projects?

They may not be "move away" from anything, Sony simply isn't renewing a contract with them for other projects, that is MORE SO controlled by company offering the contract, then by the team itself. If all their games have been contracted by Sony, doesn't that tell you its likely Sony that stopped handing them the contracts in the first place?

Jayszen3576d ago (Edited 3576d ago )

Hmm. Sounds odd considering they have had success with their present strategy, I remember another famous developer that was developing only for the Playstation and to some acclaim I might add and stated that they wanted to bring their games to a larger audience - and then promptly went Xbox exclusive. The studio? Insomniac. Their next game was 'Sunset Overdrive' which is not available for the most popular console this generation. So much for bringing games to 'wider audiences'.

Sony owns 'Until Dawn' so we will see a full sequel at some point but probably from one of Sony's own studios (The forthcoming 'Rush of Blood' is for the PSVR). I would not be surprised if Supermassive have not been courted by Microsoft and we can expect a Microsoft exclusive being announced soon.

NotAFanboyyy3576d ago

Yeah we all know for the 1 billionth time why Sunset Overdrive was an Xbox exclusive. Sony wanted to own the right to the IP. Microsoft let Insomniac keep the rights. Simple as that.

thisgamer5033576d ago (Edited 3576d ago )

Don't try to make sense. It's a lost cause to most here. You have to remember only Sony can make business deals with 3rd parties. Microsoft money hats. /s

Goldby3576d ago

Sony wamted to buy the ip from insomniac. Thats why they went with microsoft. Ms let them keep it

Yui_Suzumiya3576d ago

Actually Fuse was developed after Resistance 3 and before Sunset Overdrive

deafdani3576d ago

So? Insomniac recently made the new Ratchet & Clank for PS4, which was very well received. So they didn't shaft Sony.

It's similar to Platinum Games now: they aren't exclusive to anyone, but they make exclusives for everyone! :P

Wonderful 101, Star Fox Zero and Bayo 2 for Nintendo, Scalebound for Microsoft, Nier Automata for Sony.

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Steptoe3576d ago

Good on them. I wish all devs/Pubs would do this. It makes sense financialy too.

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_-EDMIX-_3576d ago

"I wish" I mean.....thats nice, but what about cost?

Developing games isn't free, multiplatform isn't a real option for most as that is a luxury for the top publishers. Even top dogs like EA and Ubisoft have a limit lol ie Wii U. Many just can't afford to do such a thing.

Kenshin_BATT0USAI3575d ago

Only reason why you don't see Wii u ports is because it makes no sense. People who have Wii us only get Nintendo games.

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