Until Then

GameGrinAlyssa Rochelle Payne

9.5/10

Until Then is a story-rich adventure full of standouts: its beautiful pixel art, relatable protagonist, realistic character dynamics, and thoughtful representation of Filipino culture. It’s a coming-of-age tale worth experiencing.

WayTooManyGamesOliver Shellding

9.5/10

One of the reasons that I adore visual novels is their ability to evoke emotions in ways that just hit differently than other games. With platformers, fighters, and adventure games, you get the thrill of victory and the agony of being terrible. With modern RPGs, there’s a wide range of effects, including the very sincere loss and anger that comes with injustice or complex writing. But something about the visual novel’s pacing allows the sensation to sit within me, like a depth charge, and...

Nintendo World ReportJoel A. DeWitte

8.5/10

I’ve had Until Then stuck in my brain since hitting credits. It dredged up memories, transporting me back to my own history of youthful desperation to be heard, understood, and cared about. The undercooked mystery backdrop is a small blemish because they nailed the writing and character development. Even an underwhelming soundtrack can’t diminish the heart on-display through emotionally raw dialogue and facial expressions. Give yourself the experience of reigniting those moments that were powerful at the time but seem small in retrospect. Allow yourself to feel the volatility of teena…

WellPlayedJade Stevenson

8.5/10

Until Then is a powerful narrative that explores both bigger- and smaller-picture issues of adolescent life. Despite some very confronting themes, the game handles its heavy tale with sensitivity and care, and the result is an experience that will undoubtedly leave its mark on anyone who plays it.

Checkpoint GamingCharlie Kelly

8.5/10

Until Then is an artful and quaint narrative-focused game developed by Polychroma Games, one of many examples of the talented work coming out of South East Asia. Set in the Philippines, where the studio is based, it is a game with a strong sense of place, plenty of heart and themes that resonate on a global scale. With a story so focused on the beauty and tragedy of life to quality and authentic degrees, you better be ready for the fitting gut punch blows it’ll deal throughout.

Nintendo LifeOllie Reynolds

8/10

This is a minor gripe, though. Until Then is a wonderful story that manages to feel both strange and relatable, and it’s well worth playing. One quick note on the Switch 2, however: the game hasn’t been optimised for the new console yet, so after a certain point early on, it simply didn’t work for me. Stick to the Switch 1 for now.

TechRaptorCedric Pabriga

8/10

Until Then doesn't shy away from its Filipino references and it delivers a masterpiece of a narrative. While there are problems with pacing and some minigames, Until Then's cast of lovable characters makes it memorable.

Playstation UniverseJoe Richards

8/10

Until Then stands as a heartening example of a narrative adventure game and manages to strike a chord with its delicate balance of the supernatural and highschool drama. Managing to deftly avoid the tropes that dominate the space, every choice in Until Then feels intentional and every interaction feels far more earnest than some of its contemporaries. I very much enjoyed experiencing this story and being able to almost relive some of my own silly highschool stories through the eyes of Mark. Lying underneath the teenage awkwardness is a story about growth and acceptance, and it is one that ever...

Sirus GamingLeif Rey Bornales

8/10

When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

8/10

Until Then surprises by offering a poignant teenage drama that moves beyond being a coming of age story and into a realm that few could have seen coming at the start and is all the better for it.

NoobFeedMariella Deadman

78/100

Until Then is a moving narrative about coming of age and making tough choices in friendships and relationships. It tells an intense and beautiful story of coming of age, dealing with loss, and making hard decisions in friendships and relationships.

Gamer EscapeLaura Borrayo

7/10

You may find some things about it lacking, like the fact it has a pretty big cast but only focuses on a few of its characters, or that its graphics look a little sloppy, but at its core, it is a really good time. Especially when you consider how many minigames it has!