As Dusk Falls Walkthrough: How to Get the Best Ending and Unlock All Choices

As Dusk Falls is an interactive drama where the player will immerse themselves in the atmosphere of interactive cinema, get acquainted with an exciting story, and try to save all the characters. In this guide, we will describe a detailed walkthrough and note the consequences of major decisions.

Be careful: the material may contain spoilers.

Throughout the game, users will encounter QTE scenes. We recommend not skipping such events, so unless otherwise instructed by us, try to use the correct keys to achieve an identical result to the guide. We will also try to maintain warm and friendly relationships with all the characters.

It is worth noting that some decisions can radically affect the character's storyline. In addition to indicating possible consequences, we will mark some choices with a separate color:

We will lead the player to the best ending and at the end of the guide, we will note the most important decisions that must be made to get the best finale. The game is divided into two books — Collision and Revelation, each containing three episodes.

After the introductory video, choose any of the suggested options. We looked at the sky. Quickly study the current location and, if necessary, use I'm not ready to get extra time. The girl will ask about the number of stars on her backpack. The correct answer is Six.

Start the car and hit the road. In the conversation, choose Let's pretend it's a vacation. Agree with your spouse using the option Maybe, really. During the argument, stop the grandfather — Jim, enough. After the collision, press the keys shown on the screen in time to successfully stop the car.

Switch to another character — Jay. Ask the question Who lives here? and memorize the code 5926. Climb over the fence, throw a stick to the dog, and successfully complete the QTE to lock her in the barn.

In the conversation, use Don't get distracted, examine any two items, and apply the option Maybe another time. As soon as Jay notices the sheriff's wife, the narrative will switch to Vince.

Wait for the administrator and do not press the bell. Use the option Please and receive keys to two rooms. Allow your daughter to watch TV.

After Jim's arrival, make the first important choice:

Upon returning to the motel, the heroes will be attacked by robbers. From this point, the narrative will switch to Jay and events from thirty minutes ago.

Do not let the woman reach the panic button and activate the line We won't harm you. Check the painting, bookshelf, and desk. Re-examine the shelves. Enter the code 5926. Respond to your brother It's for the family.

When the sheriff returns, successfully complete the QTE and leave his house. If you fail even one press, make an important choice:

Return to the motel. Sequentially choose the lines Can you be trusted, Try to negotiate, and She's not joking. The player will have to go through a series of important choices, but not all will lead to significant changes in the plot. Make the first of them:

Use the line Can't we do without this?. Make another choice:

Try to calm the dog again:

If the player tried to calm the dog twice, Dale will force Vince to tape the girl's mouth shut:

In the dialogue, do not inform the robbers about all family members and use the line Just me and my father. When Vince faces Tyler, activate the option You're wrong.

After the police officer arrives at the motel, the hero will have to make another choice:

In both cases, the player will have to answer several questions from the officer. Not all lines will lead to significant consequences, but when activating the first option, it's not recommended to use the event We're packing up and leaving, otherwise Tyler will shoot the police officer. We used the lines:

If you activate the option Help during the officer's departure, the officer will leave the motel and call for backup.

Tyler will want to leave the motel and take Michelle with him. Make a choice:

If Vince managed to take the weapon, he will have to make another decision:

Don't worry — in all cases, none of the characters will die, as Tyler previously removed the bullets from the magazine.

At the beginning of the episode, police officers will arrive at the motel. If Vince didn't inform the officer of important information, Joyce will do so. She will tell the hero about it in a conversation later.

Michelle asks Vince to be more careful. We choose the option I'm worried about you. As mentioned earlier, the police will arrive at the motel. Use Do you know each other? to ask Joyce about the sheriff and her son. Activate the line Calmly object to avoid arguing with Tyler.

Vince and Michelle will be tied up in the office. Successfully complete the QTE, drop the scissors on the floor, and cut the tape. Vince will have time to grab the phone and answer Dante. Inform the police officer that the staff is not in danger. Also, mention Zoe. If you want to side with Jay, do not mention the brothers. This will not significantly affect the further story, as at the end of the episode, Dante will still find out the names of the robbers.

We move to Vince's memories and learn about the incident at his job in the airline. Make an important choice:

At home, we wash the dishes, fix the air conditioner, inspect and organize photos, and pack boxes.

After Michelle returns, we answer honestly. We try to calm Zoe down — telling the girl that it's okay to be scared.

Vince will find a message on Michelle's phone. After this, the narrative will return back to the motel.

We inspect the table to find a hairpin and open the door. Vince will go upstairs. We eavesdrop on Jay and Zoe's conversation behind the door before entering. Activate the option Hug.

Use the option Warn for Jay to hide. Make an important choice:

In the conversation with Jim, use the option How are you feeling?.

At the end of the shootout, we again move to Vince's memories. In the conversation with Michelle, mention Divorce. Choose the option Kiss, but you can also ask about the message.

Bruce will call the phone. Choose Let her talk or interrupt Michelle with the option Talk to him yourself. These lines will only affect the current mood of the conversation.

Put Zoe to bed and choose the option Always. Ask Michelle about Bruce — Do you like him?.

Drink wine with your spouse. The player must decide whether to forgive Michelle or try to sort things out. Make an important choice:

We find ourselves back at the motel. If Michelle is not injured, a choice will appear:

If Michelle is injured, she can be taken out instead of Jim.

We leave the motel with Zoe in our arms, use Calm her and do not tell the girl about possible negative consequences for her grandfather. Use the lines Daddy loves you and I'll always be there. In the conversation with Jim, use He's up to something. Respond to the pager with Yes. Dante will ask to find the black notebook.

Sequentially perform the following actions:

These choices will only affect the possibility of getting pizza. Go outside with Dale and activate It'll be fine. Make an important choice:

At the beginning of the episode, the player will be offered to include a colorful suicide scene. Make a choice. After a short cutscene, choose the option I'll find it. The robbers' mother will come to the motel.

In the conversation with Sharon, use No complaints. Make an important choice:

In the conversation with Michelle, use The lesser of two evils and We'll take care of her.

We move two weeks earlier. Control will switch to Jay. Perform QTE, activate the lines Is it worth it?, Tease them back and Give it. After the father's arrival, use the options Take responsibility and Change the subject to avoid telling the truth to mom.

Jay will return home. When meeting the stranger, activate the line Need help?, Haven't been here for a while, Take the ashtray and What kind of problems?. Make an important choice:

Tell mom Nothing.

The narrative returns to the motel. Successfully perform QTE to reach the van. Find the black notebook between the seats in the pickup. In the conversation with Jay, choose You're normal and Fear?. Upon returning to the motel, use the option Does he offer bribes?.

In the conversation with Michelle, activate Everything will be fine and make an important choice:

After the player's choice, Vince will inform Michelle of his decision. If the hero previously trusted his wife, another decision will have to be made. We used Trust is important to strengthen the relationship with Michelle. Dodge the bus as Vince and move a week earlier. You will have to control Jay.

If the hero did not betray his father, the man will thank the boy. Use the line Stop playing games. Reach the forest and pull the bag out of the car. Use It was self-defense! and search the body. In the pants pocket, find a wallet with a family photo. Apply This is wrong and after the father's monologue, choose Beg and Refuse. The man in the jacket will run away.

Drink beer with the father and activate You're good. Jay will go to the kitchen, read the note on the table, and run to the barn. Make an important choice:

After talking with the stranger and the family, transfer to the motel. Use the line I'm on it!, successfully perform QTE and pull Michelle out from under the rubble. On the upper floor, kiss your spouse.

Push Joyce away and escape through the bathroom outside. In the conversation with Dante, use You're crazy! and No. Hide in the closet and successfully complete QTE to knock out the policeman.

Outside, Tyler will catch Zoe. Use a warning shot in the air, then make an important choice:

If Vince lowered the weapon, choose the lines She's only six years old and I can help!. In this case, Sharon will agree to take the hero with her instead of Zoe.

Control will switch to Jay. Use You don't understand anything and I apologize. Watch the video and proceed to Book 2: Revelation.

After a successful escape, side with Tyler or Sharon. This will not affect the further plot.

In Vince's place could have been Zoe, so subsequent events would have affected her fate. The situations are identical. In the car, make an important choice:

Inspect the area under the seat and the glove compartment, and perform QTE to get out of the car.

Study the comic and choose Determination. In the conversation with Joyce, use Light a fire.

Ash will go to the forest and get lost. Choose Save it. This will help avoid injury during a collision with a boar. When meeting the wild animal, use the option Throw the chocolate.

The boy will run away from the boar without injuries and find a cabin in the forest. Drink water and warm up by the stove. Use the band-aid and switch to Jay.

Inspect the family portrait, childhood photos, and letter. Meet with Vanessa. Use the lines This is unnecessary and Bad grades. Do not turn off the radio. Activate Yes, it’s me to not upset the grandmother. Vanessa will start questioning Jay.

Consistently use the lines:

Prepare for exams with the girl. Answer Roosevelt? and Theodore.

After Vanessa's father arrives, activate the lines Bridgley and What happened?. Make an important choice:

Switch to Ash. Hide under the bed. Successfully complete QTE to escape the cabin in the forest and get out of the pit. Make an important choice:

Switch to Jay. In conversation with mom and Tyler, use the lines Everything okay? and And I you. At night, Jay will overhear Tyler and Sharon's conversation. Use Okay, I'll stay, Really, it doesn't matter, complete QTE and choose I won't do it.

Successfully press the buttons and make an important choice:

At the beginning of the episode, Vince reunites with his family.

Jay heads north and enters a bar. Ask for water. Inform the driver that the cops are looking for the hero. Play darts with him and aim for the center three times. After the policeman arrives, perform QTE to quietly escape the bar. Choose the line It wasn't me. Jay will climb into the back of a truck and reach Utah.

If the hero previously said goodbye to Vanessa, he will call her number from a payphone. Use the options Dean, Cops are looking and You're the best.

Switch to the motel with Paul. The hero will find Sharon in his bed. Use the options To Mexico?, Are you okay?, No, it's terrible and Yes, you should have. Drink together with your friend. Activate the lines Sounds ominous and Kiss. Dante will knock on the door, and the narrative will switch to Jay.

In conversation with Vanessa, choose Cool outfit, I didn't deserve this, and I don't know who I am. After the girl's father arrives, perform QTE, climb down to the street, and steal a car. Activate We need to be careful, He doesn't know you, and Lied to the girl I like. Switch to Paul's house.

Ask Dante to wait a moment. Hide the bra and glasses. Activate Take a vacation and quickly throw away the cigarette. Use You stopped the conflict, She's already far away and make a choice:

Watch the scuffle. Use She needs help and make another important choice:

Switch to Jay. Together with Vanessa, the hero will go to a party in search of Todd. At the entrance, meet a girl who offers illegal substances:

Use Can't stay. Jay goes in search of his friend. Wait by the door and do not enter. Activate I'm her friend. Make an important choice:

If Jay stayed outside, after talking with Vanessa, you'll have to make another key choice:

A conversation between Vanessa and Jay will ensue in the woods. Make a choice:

Vanessa will kiss Jay. Use another line at the fork:

The conversation between the characters will continue. Make another key action:

In the conversation, use Now I'm free. If Jay showed cruelty towards Todd, a branch will open where the hero will have to promise Vanessa to be kind and not use force against people anymore. The girl will follow Jay if he agrees to do the right thing. Otherwise, she will leave him and return home.

For a short period, control will switch to adult Zoe. Successfully perform QTE. In the conversation with the girl, sequentially use Feeling of control and Uh...thanks!. The narrative will switch to Jay.

Talk with Vanessa in the car. Choose the lines No and Sorry for dragging you into this. The characters will encounter a policeman on the road. Activate From San Francisco, check the glove compartment, and make an important choice:

For a brief moment, we return to Zoe. In the conversation with Vince, use Uh-huh. Examine the drawer, turn off the faucet, and turn on the light. Stay inside the apartment. Ask the grandpa What did he look like?, then activate Will insurance cover it? and Having nightmares.

Examine the shelf, broken door, and sofa. Use That's terrible and Yes. Zoe will see a man in the window. Successfully press the indicated buttons.

We switch back to Jay. Perform the QTE. Choose the option Experience. The characters will meet the girl's father. Use Who's there with you!? and press the buttons in time to escape from the police. Make an important choice:

The narrative switches to Zoe. In the conversation with Jay, use You've changed too. Ask the hero:

Activate It wasn't easy for me and Maybe. Make an important choice:

Use You're a good person and make another choice at the fork:

If Jay is arrested, Zoe will visit the guy at the finale. In this case, you can make another minor choice: stay at the execution or leave the prison. After the meeting with Jay, enjoy the final video clip.