Released back in 2015, Until Dawn was a massive success that captivated gamers due to its immersive and realistic visuals and nail-biting horror. The game also served every bit a breakout title for Developer Supermassive Games, a studio that has built a reputation for delivering action and horror packed cinematic games that characteristic fantastic move-capture performances from well-known actors.

The narrative of Until Dawn focuses on a group of teenagers who visit their friends' Cabin Order upward in the mountains. Things apace take a turn for the worst and the teenagers are and then forced to survive the dark until help can arrive. While all the teenagers trapped in the Gild take a part to play throughout the game, some characters prove their worth and are more than likable and useful than others. And with their upcoming horror championship The Quarry introducing a new set of young characters, let's reflect on the teens of Until Dawn.

Spoilers for the plot of Until Dawn ahead

9 Jessica "Jess" Riley

Until Dawn Close Up Image of Jess having survived Chapter 4

Jess is the classic damsel in distress of Until Dawn, one who unfortunately is never really given the take chances to evolve and outgrow this initial identity. Her introduction at the get-go of the game presents her as an insecure girlfriend to Mike, ane that picks fights with his ex-girlfriend Emily with slap-up immaturity. She is also a big supporter of the prank on Hannah which then causes her and Beth's death.

She has footling impact on the result of the game or whatsoever of the multiple endings. In fact, it's very easy to have a successful playthrough without her staying alive. She can also be killed at many points in the game, even as early equally Chapter Iv.

viii Beth Washington

Until Dawn Image of Beth and Hannah Looking Scared

Beth is Hannah's twin sister and who yous command during the initial moments of the game. She follows Hannah out into the cold after the friends prank her and is unfortunately killed alongside her sister shortly afterward.

While she but features for a brief moment, Hannah is shown to be a potent and capable immature woman. She stands upwards to her friends and doesn't hesitate to follow her sister into the snow. Beth is the merely playable graphic symbol in Until Dawn who cannot be saved and whose death, aslope Hannah's, serves equally the main mystery and foundation for the narrative of the whole game.

7 Ashley Brown

Until Dawn Still of Ashley Looking Over Her Shoulder

Similar Jess, Ashley does little in the way of helping the grouping of teenagers survive the nighttime. Instead, she mainly serves every bit a source of hysteria and panic. She can die at many points throughout the game and can ever get other characters killed depending on her decisions, words, and deportment.

Her emotions often become the better of her, so much so that it puts her friends and fellow teenagers at risk. While she helps warn the grouping about the existence of the Wendigo she mostly looms around them, rather than taking any initiative.

vi Josh Washington

Until Dawn Still of Josh Tied Up and Being Interrogated

Josh is a tortured soul, one that is unable to move on from the deaths of his sisters, and is haunted by the events that took identify at the Guild ane year before the main narrative of the game. Player Rami Malek does a superb job of bringing to light his internal turmoil of Josh and garnering sympathy for him despite the horrible deportment and plans he puts in identify to get dorsum at his friends.

While he may catalyze the horrific events the group must suffer, Josh's story is heartbreaking, and he is without a doubt the about nuanced grapheme to characteristic in Until Dawn. He also facilitates some of the best and hardest quick time events and decisions. Ones that will see all gamers struggle and grappling with them, even after they've made their conclusion.

5 Matthew "Matt" Taylor

Until Dawn Image of Matt When Playing as Emily

Matt is a jock with a heart of gold and is hands one of the more than likable characters. As Emily'south beau, he shows a great chapters to protect and support her and their friends.

The biggest impact he has throughout the game is assisting Emily in restoring ability to the radio tower and in calling the Rangers for aid. Afterward the tower is destroyed and the two are separated, Matt'southward journey becomes largely secluded from the others and the main storyline. However, if Jess is all the same live Matt will discover her in the mines and assist her while they both venture through and escape to the surface.

four Chris Hartley

Until Dawn Close Up Still of Chris

Chris is the prototype of the nerdy guy who becomes a hero to save his friends and gets the daughter stereotype. He is quick-witted, loves to make jokes and is oftentimes seen to be getting on the nerves of the other group members.

As Josh's best friend, Chris's role at the beginning of the game is central to Josh's storyline and reveal as the one causing anarchy at the Lodge. And while initially, he finds himself right in the center of Josh's elaborate pranks, Chris soon is thrown into the deep end and required to put his safety on the line to save his friends.

3 Emily Davis

Until Dawn Still of Emily Making A Decision

While she may not be initially likable and comes across every bit an antagonistic grapheme, Emily undergoes a great narrative arc beyond the events of Until Dawn. When things take a turn for the worst, she is resourceful and proactive and plays a huge function in saving the group of teenagers.

What makes her such a compelling character is how she manages to navigate the horrors of the mines and mountainside on her ain. While she demands protection when with her beau Matt, she shows courage and independence when they are separated and shows off not bad survival instincts. She is responsible for radioing the rangers, ensuring she and her friends are rescued when Dawn finally arrives.

2 Michael "Mike" Munroe

Until Dawn Cutscene of Mike Talking To Emily

Commencement introduced as the goofy and arrogant ladies' man, Mike'southward transformation and development throughout the game elevates him from his initial label. While his initial motivations for his bravery revolve around him wanting to save his girlfriend Jess, his heroism apace extends to ensuring all his friends are safe and that they're able to survive the night.

Mike's actions throughout the game and the decisions you make when controlling him tin can greatly affect the overall outcome and who lives or dies. He'll oft be the one forced to make the difficult and of import decisions and the protector of the group and plays a key role in the quest to keep everyone live.

ane Samantha "Sam" Giddings

Until Dawn Close Up of Sam's Face

As the only character not involved in their initial prank on Hannah other than Josh and Chris, Sam is immediately likable and sympathetic. Actress Hayden Panettiere does a fantastic job of portraying Sam and her unwavering morality, strength, and empathetic nature.

While she has little to do at the beginning of the game, Sam quickly becomes one of the game's main protagonists next to Mike. In particular, her relationship with Josh plays a key role in agreement his experiences and trauma afterward the death of his sisters. Her actions and decisions straight influence who lives and dies and in the terminal moments of the game, she is the one who holds the power.

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