Daymare: 1998

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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 163 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 163
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 163
  3. Negative: 40 out of 163

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  1. RetroPirate
    Jan 4, 2020
    5
    The good:
    -Level design
    -Soundtrack (debatable) The bad: -Puzzle grindfest -Clunky gunplay -Character renders -Atrocious writing (RE had it's cringey moments, but not this bad) -Tedious and unnecessary cutscenes -Stims and magazines refilling management becomes a headache overtime -Glitches everywhere. Daymare 1998 requires a cr*pton of polishment, if the devs will to    The good:
    -Level design
    -Soundtrack (debatable)

    The bad:
    -Puzzle grindfest
    -Clunky gunplay
    -Character renders
    -Atrocious writing (RE had it's cringey moments, but not this bad)
    -Tedious and unnecessary cutscenes
    -Stims and magazines refilling management becomes a headache overtime
    -Glitches everywhere.

    Daymare 1998 requires a cr*pton of polishment, if the devs will to continue to support it overtime then it could evolve into a magnificent RE esque survival series of it's own and possible spawn a sequel with bigger funding.    … Expand
  2. CamyVero
    May 1, 2021
    7
    First of all, we must keep in mind that this game is an 'indie' game, with all the positive and negative connotations that this entails. Let's go with the negative first.

    It is a game that can not compete in the same league as Resident Evil, The Evil Within or other mythical survival horror, has shortcomings in the facial animations of the characters, these are poor and poorly defined.    First of all, we must keep in mind that this game is an 'indie' game, with all the positive and negative connotations that this entails. Let's go with the negative first.

    It is a game that can not compete in the same league as Resident Evil, The Evil Within or other mythical survival horror, has shortcomings in the facial animations of the characters, these are poor and poorly defined. The variety of enemies is quite limited, in the second chapter we already realize this fact. And the accuracy of the gunplay could be better polished so that sometimes the enemies do not catch us unfairly.

    On the positive side we find a game that will give us 10 or 15 hours of classic survival horror with a pretty good graphic aspect, in general. Well designed scenes and ingenious puzzles that will keep us hooked for a while. Its price is reduced and this is also a plus. So my overall rating is good. Buy it if you like survival horror, you will not regret it    … Expand
  3. gameking
    Jun 10, 2021
    7
    Good level design and good atmosphere. It is a good example for old time horror games.
  4. Prince1154
    Sep 18, 2019
    5
    Nothing new.. and boring gameplay... Not expected... I was really excited about this game .. butt there is nothing to say about this game.. and nothing to play..
  5. mandydiazz81
    Sep 23, 2019
    6
    Boring as (insert bad word that starts with F here) not recommend. The controls for starters will get you crazy. The gameplay's a joke. This game needs a lot of polish to even be called a game.
  6. visiblelight7
    Sep 4, 2023
    6
    Awesome game made out of love. Must buy for RE1-3 fans.
    The atmosphere is incredible. The voice acting is comical but the story is a nice tribute.
    The plot twist on the helicopter and what happens after! If you are a fan of RE1, you will REALLY appreciate this. It is a solid 6-7 and maybe a 8 if you are a true old RE fan. To devs: I posted a question on your website about when it's    Awesome game made out of love. Must buy for RE1-3 fans.
    The atmosphere is incredible. The voice acting is comical but the story is a nice tribute.
    The plot twist on the helicopter and what happens after! If you are a fan of RE1, you will REALLY appreciate this. It is a solid 6-7 and maybe a 8 if you are a true old RE fan.

    To devs: I posted a question on your website about when it's going to get released on PSN and you deleted my comment. Why? To me that's a spit in my face. I revised my grade to be honest.    … Expand

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62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. 3DJuegos
    Apr 30, 2020
    70
    Daymare 1998 successfully emulates everything the Resident Evil formula does. In fact, playing it right after Resident Evil 3 Remake I have had a very similar sensation in the playable. If you are a genre lover it is a required title, a Resident Evil can call it. Daymare 1998 is worth playing for its history, its puzzles, and the design of its levels. However, despite trying, we did not manage to bring anything new to the genre and we faced economic limitations in its development. It would be desirable to see a sequel with a bigger budget that allows the people of Invader Studio to unleash their talent.
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  2. Carole Quintaine
    Jan 29, 2020
    65
    Daymare 1998 looks like a vintage game. Its atmosphere reminds of some great Resident Evil vibes, but we would have more risk taking, because the general proposition deeply lacks identity to pay homage to the series created by Shinji Mikami. Gameplay perhaps a little less rigid and more original ideas would have played in its favor. Nevertheless, the 90’s lovers will feel some old, dusty, but charming memories.
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  3. Screen Rant
    Oct 14, 2019
    60
    Daymare 1998 is at once a breath of fresh air and a spiritually genuine revisitation of survival horror's heyday, so it's no stretch to say that players new and old will find something to enjoy here.
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