Hello everyone and welcome back to another blog post. Let’s be real: usually, when someone invites you over to look at “slideshows” of their trip to Arizona, you start looking for the nearest exit or a blunt object. But Interior/Night decided to turn that specific brand of mid-western torture into a game called As Dusk Falls.
And surprisingly, it doesn’t suck. In fact, it’s probably the most stressful 6 hours you’ll spend since the last time you tried to explain 2-factor authentication to your grandma.
The Art Style (Or: We Ran Out of Animation Budget)
First, let’s address the elephant in the room that hasn’t moved in three frames: the art. The game uses a “motion graphic novel” style. In 2026 terms, that means it’s a series of hand-painted still images. If you’re looking for 120fps motion-captured lip-syncing where you can see every individual pore on a character’s nose, go play Cyberpunk 2077 for the ninth time.
Here, characters move about as much as I do on a Sunday morning. But—admittedly—it actually works. By stripping away the “uncanny valley” of janky 3D mouth movements, your brain actually fills in the gaps. It’s called imagination, people. Look it up.
Decisions That Actually Matter (Unlike My Gym Membership)
We’ve all played those “choice-based” games where the game asks:
- Save the Orphanage
- Burn the Orphanage
…and both options lead to the same cutscene where the orphanage gets hit by a meteor anyway. As Dusk Falls is different. After playing through Book 1 and Book 2 on both PC and PS5 (yes, I have no life), the branching paths are genuinely insane.
Expert Insight: If you want to see the “Best Ending” for Jay, you need to realize that being a “good person” in a crime drama is a fast track to a jail cell. My first playthrough ended in a literal car wreck because I thought “honesty is the best policy.” Spoiler: It isn’t.
The “Friendship Ruiner” Multiplayer
If you want to find out which of your friends is secretly a sociopath, play this in a group. You can play with up to 8 people using a companion app, which turns a prestige TV drama into a digital democracy where your friends will inevitably vote to do the stupidest thing possible just to spite you.
It’s like being the lead in a gritty HBO show, except the writers are your drunk roommates who think robbing a motel is a “bold career move.”
Final Verdict: Is it Worth 30GB?
If you enjoy Breaking Bad, Fargo, or just watching families fall apart in slow motion (we don’t judge), then yes. It’s a masterclass in tension, even if the “gameplay” mostly involves moving a cursor and occasionally mashing ‘A’ so you don’t get punched in the face.
Pros:
- Writing that is actually better than 90% of Netflix’s current lineup.
- The “Flowchart” feature lets you see exactly how much of a mess you made.
- Great for people who are “bad at games” but “good at judging others.”
Cons:
- The ending has more cliffhangers than a Stallone movie.
- Your friends will reveal their true, sociopathic selves during the voting rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is As Dusk Falls worth it in 2026?
A: Only if you value story over gameplay and don’t mind a massive cliffhanger. It’s an engaging way to spend an evening with friends, but solo players might feel cheated by the lack of resolution.
Q: What is the art style of As Dusk Falls?
A: It uses a motion comic style where characters are static, painted images that change poses against 3D backgrounds. Think of it as a rotoscoped graphic novel.
Q: Can you play As Dusk Falls with friends?
A: Yes! It supports up to 8 players online or locally using a companion app on your phone, where everyone votes on critical story decisions.