As Dusk Falls Shows a Gap in Crime Dramas for Gaming
Interior/Night, the independent developer formed by Quantic Dream and Sony veterans, has just released its debut game. As Dusk Falls is an interactive narrative drama that spans several decades and follows the fortunes of a diverse cast of characters. As Dusk Falls' unique painterly style, comic book setup, and branching narrative full of decisions both big and small have made it a very interesting release that has turned a few heads, even if some players aren't completely sold on the stylistic gameplay.
As Dusk Falls introduces some intriguing features and has lots of elements that set it apart from other similar titles, but one of the most unexpected aspects of its release is the gap that it's exposed in the drama genre. Crime has been a fertile source of inspiration for video games for many years, but not many explore the more human elements of lawlessness through the use of a purely drama-focused title like As Dusk Falls does.
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In the tradition of other branching narrative games driven by dialogue options like many of Telltale's releases, As Dusk Falls is essentially a visual novel interspersed with some quick time events and action sequences. This setup suits many players who love a rich storytelling experience that needs them to make some tough decisions, but some gamers felt that As Dusk Falls' pacing lost steam toward the end of the game. The title's intensely cinematic story is carried by some impressive vocal performances, which become a key element in conveying the emotions due to the lack of animation and character movement.
Its minimalistic movements may take some getting used to, but once players fully immerse themselves in the story, then they will find a masterfully winding narrative
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