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As Dusk Falls: Run For It or Stay Hidden – Decision Guide

Run or stay hidden in As Dusk Falls

This As Dusk Falls guide covers the decision to run for it or stay hidden.

As Dusk Falls is the new narrative adventure game from developers Interior Night. The game is available free on Game Pass for subscribers on PC and Xbox.

The game follows two families as their paths cross in the Arizona desert. It features a branching narrative that shifts and changes depending on the decisions you make.

Fans of games like Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human will love As Dusk Falls. Its excellent narrative is on par with both of those games and its unique art style helps it to stand out in the genre.

There are so many crucial decisions to make in As Dusk Falls. Even the slightest change can mean life or death for one of the game’s characters.

As a result, making a big decision can be a nerve racking experience. And knowing which choice to make is difficult. After all, you don’t want to accidentally get your favorite character killed.

The crossroad decision to run for it or stay hidden in As Dusk Falls

When the police raid the motel, Vince and his family are given the opportunity to run outside to safety.

However, there a shootout ensues between the Holts and the cops. And it’s up to Vince to decide whether it’s worth the risk.

So, let’s go over whether to ‘Run for it’ or ‘Stay Hidden’ in As Dusk Falls and what happens if you pick either option…

Run For It or Stay Hidden in As Dusk Falls

As with many other instances, the decision here is crucial in determining who lives, dies or gets hurt in the game.

This is what happens when you ‘Run for it’ or ‘Stay Hidden’ in As Dusk Falls:

Choose to ‘Stay Hidden’ – Grandpa Jim runs out but gets caught by Tyler who pistol whips him. You must then decide whether to allow Jim or Zoe to leave the motel.

Jim holding his injured head after deciding to run for it or stay hidden in As Dusk Falls
Jim holding his injured head.

Choose to ‘Run for it Michelle gets caught in the crossfire and is shot in the back. You must then decide whether to allow Michelle or Zoe to leave the motel.

Michelle on the ground after deciding to run for it and being shot in As Dusk Falls
Michelle on the ground after being shot.

The decision here has a wider impact in that it dictates who will be gravely injured. From this, there are a number of unique dialogue options which can change the course of the story.

Now you know what happens with either choice. However, you still need to pick for yourself.

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Sam Harby

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