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8Days

This Is Not the Retro Shooter You’re Looking For.
8Days Game Cover
45%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
57% User Score Based on 10 reviews
Critic Score 63%Based on 7 reviews

Platforms

Mac OSPCPlaystation 4Playstation 5WindowsXbox OneXbox Series X|SPlayStationXbox
8Days Game Cover

About

Join the mercenary forces of G.O.D. Inc where you get to play as 1 of 2 expendables, Mike or Lola. Fight against global nuclear threats, Middle East fighters and city riots whilst travelling to the most dangerous places unimaginable. Gear up for this top down 8bit shooter thrill ride!!

8Days screenshot
8Days screenshot
8Days screenshot
8Days screenshot
8Days screenshot
8Days screenshot
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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
story3 negative mentions

  • The game features a nostalgic pixel art style and a minimalistic control scheme that appeals to fans of retro games.
  • It offers fast-paced action and straightforward objectives, providing mindless entertainment for players.
  • Some boss fights are engaging and the dark environmental storytelling adds depth to the gameplay.
  • The game is plagued by numerous glitches on PC, leading to frequent crashes and a frustrating experience.
  • There is no option to customize controls, forcing players to use a controller if one is connected, which can be awkward for some.
  • Gameplay can feel monotonous and frustrating, relying too much on luck and lacking a solid narrative structure.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it monotonous and frustrating due to reliance on luck, awkward visuals, and problematic co-op mechanics. While some appreciate the strategic elements and dark environmental storytelling, others criticize the inaccurate shooting mechanics and quick boss fights, leading to a sense of missed potential in what could have been an engaging shooter experience. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly, with some players enjoying its design while others are deterred by its pacing and balance issues.

    • “Dark environmental storytelling, strategic gameplay, and couch co-op make for an engaging experience.”
    • “Those who are willing to embrace dips in pacing, balance, and fairness will see equal spikes in design, direction, and gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay offers a unique blend of strategy and environmental storytelling that keeps players invested.”
    • “Gameplay is monotonous, frustrating, and relies far too much on luck, with conflicting and awkward visuals and audio. Co-op has a very problematic camera.”
    • “Inaccurate shooting mechanics and boss fights that are over too quickly.”
    • “Having to rely on stealth to traverse the chapters out of fear of wasting ammo kind of defeats the purpose of calling it a 'shooter.' The cheap enemies and finite supply of health packs, mixed with the extremely reflexive gameplay, further dampen the product. 8Days leaves a lot to be desired, as it is a constant reminder of what could've been a really fun game.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are celebrated for their nostalgic 8-bit art style, evoking a sense of childhood nostalgia with old-school pixel graphics and a minimalistic design. However, some users note that the visuals can be conflicting and awkward, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game's aesthetic is generally regarded as a masterpiece of graphic art, fitting well with its fast-paced, straightforward gameplay.

    • “This is as close as it's ever gotten to a childhood dream game of mine, with old-school pixel graphics, a sharply minimal set of keyboard controls, mouse aim and firing, and a 'flat' (as opposed to 'narrow', tunnel-like) environment.”
    • “A masterpiece of graphic art.”
    • “Who doesn't love the 8-bit art style?”
    • “The visuals are conflicting and awkward, making the gameplay feel monotonous and frustrating.”
    • “The graphics are reminiscent of old-school pixel art, but they lack the polish and detail expected in modern games.”
    • “While the 8-bit art style has its charm, it ultimately feels outdated and doesn't hold up against contemporary standards.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features minimal narrative focus, relying instead on dark environmental storytelling and strategic gameplay elements, particularly in its couch co-op mode.

    • “It's not quite a story-driven game.”
    • “The environmental storytelling is dark, but it lacks depth in the overall narrative.”
    • “The gameplay is strategic and engaging, but the story feels underdeveloped.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to have significant stability issues on PC, with users experiencing frequent glitches during gameplay.

    • “The game is filled with glitches when you play it on PC.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes that made it nearly unplayable.”
    • “The stability issues are so severe that I can't progress in the game.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for not being heavily focused on atmosphere or artistic elements, suggesting a more straightforward or utilitarian design approach.

    • “It's not quite an atmosphere or art-heavy game.”
    • “The game lacks a compelling atmosphere, making it feel flat and uninspired.”
    • “I expected a rich atmosphere, but it feels empty and lifeless.”

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