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Days Gone

Days Gone offers fun open-world exploration and survival-horror gameplay elevated by a compelling post apocalypse narrative and top-notch presentation.
80%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
80% User Score Based on 420 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 15 reviews

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Days Gone is a single player open world shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by SIE Bend Studio and was released on April 26, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Days Gone is an open-world action-adventure game set in a harsh wilderness two years after a devastating global pandemic. Play as Deacon St. John, a Drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live. At its core, Days Gone is about survivors and what makes them human: desperation, loss, madness, betrayal, friendship, brotherhood, regret,…

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 420 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • Fantastic visuals and immersive environment enhance the gameplay experience.
  • Ultra-satisfying melee combat and rewarding systemic gameplay keep players engaged.
  • The open world is beautiful and full of things to find and do, offering fun exploration.
  • The story is poorly written, with many narrative arcs ending abruptly and lacking meaningful conclusions.
  • Deacon is an unlikeable character with little development, and his relationship with Sarah feels flat.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive, and the pacing issues detract from the excitement of horde fights.

  • story

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The story in the game is generally criticized for being inconsequential and poorly executed, with uninteresting plotlines and an unlikeable protagonist, Deacon. While some elements, like the Nero storyline, offer intriguing insights into the zombie apocalypse, the overall narrative suffers from sloppy writing, awkward dialogue, and a lack of meaningful progression. Players may find moments of satisfaction in gameplay mechanics, but the storytelling often feels disjointed and lacks polish.

    • “The Nero storyline gives intriguing, fresh details about this particular zombie apocalypse.”
    • “Still a great story if you can get past the first few hours.”
    • “The story never goes anywhere meaningful; Deacon is largely an unlikeable character; writing is poor, and storytelling is sloppy; dialogue is at odds with the tone the game is trying to establish; a distinct lack of polish.”
    • “Messy story, especially in the opening; lots of minor bugs.”
    • “Riding and maintaining your bike is great—the boring world, dull missions, and overly serious tone, not so much.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Days Gone features a mix of open-world exploration and survival-horror elements, praised for its engaging emergent gameplay and beautiful presentation. However, it suffers from generic mechanics, glitches, and inconsistent execution, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate its unique aspects, the writing and gameplay systems are often seen as lacking depth.

    • “Days Gone offers fun open-world exploration and survival-horror gameplay elevated by a compelling post-apocalypse narrative and top-notch presentation.”
    • “Despite being painfully generic, Days Gone is an engaging game thanks to its emergent gameplay.”
    • “[Rewarding systemic gameplay; mechanically very dense; beautiful open world; looks fantastic; the world is full of things to find and do.]”
    • “While it tries a few unique things, Days Gone's awful writing, abundance of glitches, and boring cookie-cutter gameplay doesn't really make it worth spending time on.”
    • “Days Gone has its high points and the open world looks better than ever, even if it is still filled with by-the-books gameplay systems and inconsistent execution.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their fantastic visuals and immersive environments, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Users also note improved performance and framerate, contributing to a more satisfying experience, particularly during melee combat. Overall, the visual quality and attention to detail significantly elevate the game's appeal.

    • “Fantastic visuals and an immersive environment.”
    • “Better performance and graphics.”
    • “Increased framerate is awesome.”

  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is criticized for being shallow, particularly with the protagonist Deacon, whose actions go unexamined and whose relationship with Sarah feels unconvincing. Additionally, many narrative arcs conclude abruptly, lacking depth and meaningful resolutions, while repetitive open-world activities and poor pacing detract from the overall engagement.

    • “Deacon has no real character development, and the game is uncritical of his more dubious actions.”
    • “Deacon's relationship with Sarah is flat and unconvincing.”
    • “Many narrative arcs end abruptly or lack interesting or meaningful conclusions.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Reviews indicate that "Days Gone" suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous glitches that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the game's writing and gameplay have been criticized as uninspired, further impacting its stability and enjoyment.

    • “While it tries a few unique things, Days Gone's awful writing, abundance of glitches, and boring cookie-cutter gameplay doesn't really make it worth spending time on.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's optimization has received positive feedback, with users noting improved performance and graphics, particularly an increased framerate. However, some players mention that the experience may be hindered in the initial hours before the optimization becomes apparent. Overall, the story remains engaging once players push through the early stages.

    • “The optimization has led to better performance and graphics.”
    • “The increased framerate is awesome.”
    • “It's still a great story if you can get past the first few hours.”
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75%Critics’ scoreBased on 15 critic reviews
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Days Gone is a open world shooter game with horror theme.

Days Gone is available on PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation.

Days Gone was released on April 26, 2019.

Days Gone was developed by SIE Bend Studio.

Days Gone has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Days Gone for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Days Gone is a single player game.

Similar games include Days Gone, The Escapists: The Walking Dead, The Church In The Darkness, Blood will be Spilled, State of Decay and others.