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Play Overview
You choose how characters interact and what they say to each other. In this way, you unfold a family drama often with unintended consequences. Playing with others raises the tension, and heightens the conversation, around each of your decisions.
As you progress you discover a story that starts in the middle and then spirals out to encompass multiple points of view over its thirty-year span. It explores the past, present and future of a single dramatic night and asks questions about the influence of an unhealthy, but loving, family.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked As Dusk Falls 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 6 days ago.
Play Style
Each additional player needs either the free As Dusk Falls companion app on their Android or iOS phone or a copy of the game if they are also on Xbox or PC. Just one person needs the game on the Xbox or PC.
Cross-Play: Play between console, PC and companion app (at least one person on console or PC).
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Skill Level
12+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. Players need to be able to process information and make choices that have permanent consequences. There are some quick reaction sections where you must press sticks or buttons quickly, although settings can make this easier. You need patience with other players and be willing to debate what is the right answer. Being able to enter into the narrative with a strong imagination also enhances the experiences.
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
Costs
As Dusk Falls
Xbox X|S | £24.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass | |
Xbox One | £24.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass | |
PC | £24.99 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass | |
PC | £24.99 | – | – | |
PS5 | £24.99 | – | – | |
PS4 | £24.99 | – | – |
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 23/07/2020, updated in 2024
Out Now: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox X|S
Skill Rating: 12+ year-olds
Players: 1-8 (8 online)
Genres: Adventure, Narrative (Action, Brain Game, Communication and Traversal)
Accessibility: 25 features
Components: 3D Third-Person and Hand-Made
Developer: Int Night (@Int_Night)