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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. Sep 6, 2023
    5
    It is Generally a better game than the original but it still feels a bit janky and the focus on action over horror is a bit of a departure from the original vision
  2. Sep 7, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A step up from daymare 1998 the combat and shooting is improved graphics also. Still need some work but overall it's a good game. Expand
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61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Oct 5, 2023
    65
    Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is an overall improvement compared to the previous game in the series but is still somewhat of a sidegrade. Some aspects of the game are great but others are still lacking. Overall, Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a step in the right direction for Invader Studios, and I can't wait to see what they decide to do with their next project.
  2. Sep 20, 2023
    60
    Daymare 1994: Sandcastle is a decent second title in the series which makes some improvements but still struggles to come together as an complete experience. The basic combat and movement controls lack the refinement of the titles from which it takes inspiration. Taken alongside a story that goes from interesting to incoherent in the 6 or 7 hours it takes to complete and you have an interesting title that is worth a look by survival horror fans but not at full price.
  3. Sep 16, 2023
    50
    The new Daymare game may be an actual step up from its predecessor although that doesn't say much, since it goes from abysmal to favorably mediocre. However, the developers at least managed to create a survival horror that could be defined as "guilty pleasure".