Daylight

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  • Summary: Daylight introduces gamers to a procedurally generated world that replicates the horrifying nature of Daylight over and over again, but creates a different environment for each new game. Each time the player begins a new game, they experience a new world with new content and encounters; fromDaylight introduces gamers to a procedurally generated world that replicates the horrifying nature of Daylight over and over again, but creates a different environment for each new game. Each time the player begins a new game, they experience a new world with new content and encounters; from the layout of the building and the things they seek to the events they encounter, it is never the same experience twice.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 59
  3. Negative: 22 out of 59
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Apr 29, 2014
    80
    Daylight’s shortcomings will scare away genre detractors. The gameplay is repetitive, the level design annoying and backtracking quickly becomes a chore. It falls short because because of these things, yet remains an amazing experience.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 29, 2014
    70
    Although repetitive after a while, Daylight manages to fulfill the promise of shaking our breath while we cautiously walk in its procedurally-generated corridors. We fear those shadows, we know they’re there, even if we don’t see them.
  3. DarkStation
    Aug 7, 2014
    60
    Overall, I enjoyed getting scared by horrible, scary-looking spirits.
  4. Polygon
    Apr 29, 2014
    50
    I would be lying if I said Daylight didn't scare me, because it did, and often. It's kind of fascinating to see how much of its mechanical design was crafted in the interest of eliciting an emotional response from the player; all the theory and psychology behind its scares. But those moments of fear and panic were just that — moments — amid a whole campaign of boredom and frustration.
  5. Eurogamer Portugal
    May 16, 2014
    50
    The story never gets interesting; it’s too disconnected for that. Besides this, is too short, it takes about 3 or 4 hours to reach the end and halfway you’ll already feel that you have been doing the same things over and over and the fear transforms into boredom.
  6. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jun 5, 2014
    40
    Didn’t fulfill our expectations at all. You might be better off downloading some freeware horror games. [Issue#242]
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  7. Game Over Online
    May 7, 2014
    25
    For those who are interested, I found the fastest way to get through Daylight (and believe me that you want Daylight over as quickly as possible) is to light a flare and simply run through the levels.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 43
  3. Negative: 24 out of 43
  1. NickPreveza
    Apr 29, 2014
    10
    Its not a 10 , obviously . Its a 7 or even a 6 , but because of the ignorant extremely low reviews , i am trying to help the game a bit . itsIts not a 10 , obviously . Its a 7 or even a 6 , but because of the ignorant extremely low reviews , i am trying to help the game a bit . its a good game , its a scary game , its a beautiful game , and its a game that costs 10 eu . Fun of the genre ? Worth a few playthroughs . Not a fun ? Dont bother , go for outlast .… Expand
  2. MXMXVRGMS
    May 2, 2014
    8
    Yes, you get some scares; I swear it gave me nightmares, but this final...c'mon, we deserve respect! I think this is the reason for so manyYes, you get some scares; I swear it gave me nightmares, but this final...c'mon, we deserve respect! I think this is the reason for so many low reviews...but, what terror movie doesn't have a disappointing!… Expand
  4. TFORPULLONE
    May 13, 2014
    6
    Oh hell it's creepy. The jump-scares are not the best. But a good horror game need's that. Little bit bugs and issues that cause but the gameOh hell it's creepy. The jump-scares are not the best. But a good horror game need's that. Little bit bugs and issues that cause but the game is good still. The running and the flares got the game in it's own level. But still only a good horror game 6/10… Expand
  5. GuruChaz
    Apr 30, 2014
    4
    The 50 + consecutive rooms with nothing interesting happening really scares me to death! The best parts were the wall art and TwitchThe 50 + consecutive rooms with nothing interesting happening really scares me to death! The best parts were the wall art and Twitch streaming while people make jokes about this....whatever it is. Bundle it with a beer and a Dorito and it might get better ratings.… Expand
  6. Midnights
    May 4, 2014
    3
    This game is completely disappointment. It had great potential with all these scary stuff like hospitals witches, religious beliefs etc. butThis game is completely disappointment. It had great potential with all these scary stuff like hospitals witches, religious beliefs etc. but when you look at the game all you can find is ; get the memorial pages, unlock the sigil and open the next door. There is no surprises no tricks no shocking scenes. And those pages are so un-clever and unexcited. One thing that i found so absurd is that when you begin to collect pages, with each page you collect, the enemies are attacking more often and you know this because there is a reveal thingy in your interface that shows you are in trouble( You have 1/6 page you are not in so much trouble, you have 5/6 pages then they are coming, lol). For a horror game this is an epic failure because you know that you should be more careful. The randomly generated rooms are no more than a marketing strategy because they were all look the same and nothing really changes.

    And i have to say that the game is incredibly short! Yesterday i installed the game and finished in 2 hours.If you just run, you can finish in 1 hour because when you run enemies do not catch you. The ending came so quick and i was like '' is that it?!?!''. When i finished i thought that this game is just like a beta version of an unfinished game.

    The only good thing is the sounds and musics. They are also not original but at least they make u feel uncomfortable sometimes. The graphics are good but that does not help.

    If you are still curious about this game, i think you should wait for a good sale.    … Expand
  7. andruzlopez
    Apr 29, 2014
    2
    damn, the game is freaking boring, i almost killed myself while i was playing....every scene is just the same not to mention that poorlydamn, the game is freaking boring, i almost killed myself while i was playing....every scene is just the same not to mention that poorly ''witch'' and her annoying scream that makes the whole game even more boring..… Expand
  8. veilex
    May 10, 2014
    0
    Atlus is normally a pretty good developer. Their mistake was very likely that they allowed the extremely poor quality development team fromAtlus is normally a pretty good developer. Their mistake was very likely that they allowed the extremely poor quality development team from Zombie Studios anywhere near the game. This game feels less like what I tend to expect from Atlus, and more like what I tend to expect from Zombie.… Expand

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