A recently unearthed playthrough of an early Until Dawn prototype for the PlayStation 3 has surfaced online, offering a stark contrast to the acclaimed PlayStation 4 title that solidified Supermassive Games' position in the narrative horror genre.  Unlike the familiar third-person perspective of the PS4 version, this prototype utilizes a first-person viewpoint and, intriguingly, incorporates motion controls.

The initial Until Dawn trailer, released in 2012, predated the game's launch by three years.  While devoid of gameplay footage, it established a chilling atmosphere, depicting a hooded figure hoisted by chains towards a spinning saw blade.  The on-screen prompt urged players to save their friend, foreshadowing similar life-or-death choices present in the final game.

While some may remember the initial reveal, fewer may recall that Until Dawn was initially designed for the PlayStation Move, Sony's motion-sensing peripheral.  Players would have controlled the game using motion controls, mirroring their actions on-screen. A newly uploaded four-hour video on the Digital Preservation YouTube channel offers a comprehensive look at this early iteration.

The video, purportedly a full playthrough of the prototype, encompasses 15 chapters presented in a first-person perspective, interspersed with branching narrative choices.  This PS3 version appears to be roughly half the length of the 2015 PS4 release, which typically requires eight to ten hours to complete.  Despite the differences, several elements are shared between the two versions, including the iconic cabin setting, Wendigo encounters, and the aforementioned saw blade execution scene.

Beyond the first-person perspective, the prototype features notable deviations, such as the absence of Dr. Hill's therapy sessions.  The PS3 version presents a more streamlined experience compared to the narrative-rich PS4 counterpart.

With the reported closure of Ballistic Moon, the studio behind the poorly received Until Dawn Remake, prospects for a direct sequel appear increasingly dim. While Supermassive Games continues the anthology-style horror with The Dark Pictures Anthology, fans yearning for a different Until Dawn experience may be curious about obtaining this prototype build.