Daymare: 1998

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  • Summary: Daymare: 1998 is a third person survival horror game with over the shoulder camera, developed in Unreal Engine 4 for Windows PC. The game features high-end graphics, original soundtrack, immersive atmosphere, hardcore survival mechanics and many connections with the beloved old schoolDaymare: 1998 is a third person survival horror game with over the shoulder camera, developed in Unreal Engine 4 for Windows PC. The game features high-end graphics, original soundtrack, immersive atmosphere, hardcore survival mechanics and many connections with the beloved old school survival horror games and '90s landmark brands.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 28
  3. Negative: 10 out of 28
  1. IGN Spain
    Apr 28, 2020
    77
    Daymare: 1998 is a game that, far from reaching the level of Resident Evil remakes, still deserves a chance from fans of the survival horror genre for the efforts of differentiation and depth of its created universe. A great debut for Invader Studios.
  2. Meristation
    May 2, 2020
    75
    Built upon the basis laid by the Resident Evil Franchise, Daymare adds its own new ideas to the mix to present a game that, despite some technical issues and bugs, fully catches the essence of Capcom's franchise and delivers a solid survival horror game.
  3. Areajugones
    Apr 28, 2020
    70
    Invader Studios has more than paid tribute to the most classic survival horror with Daymare: 1998. Unfortunately, the story that you star as a player in this play is not as interesting as the background of it, which can easily go unnoticed. However, the game has gameplay and a series of mechanics and details that do great justice to the horror titles of the 90s and, especially, to the first Resident Evil.
  4. Push Square
    Apr 29, 2020
    60
    Daymare: 1998 is a low budget release with an ambition that outpaces its production values, but it's still a good attempt. There are stumbling blocks – hit detection, boss fights, animations – but the lighting is good, the soundtrack is great, and the exploration is satisfying.
  5. Gameblog.fr
    Apr 28, 2020
    50
    Daymare: 1998 is an ambitious game, but this homage can hardly please fans of the genre. Yet, its mundane scenario and old-school gameplay stand alongside clever puzzles and some true survival horror sensations. At a reduced price, its weaknesses might wear off a bit.
  6. PlaySense
    May 11, 2020
    40
    Daymare 1998 is a commendable attempt at 90s horror nostalgia... though its excruciatingly slow controls, frustrating inventory system and problematic framerate make for a near unplayable experience. Shame, cause there's some promise beneath the misery.
  7. Cubed3
    Jun 16, 2020
    20
    The broad and generic story is the least offensive aspect of Daymare: 1998. The rotten gameplay and ugly presentation that support this roof of mediocrity won't shelter even the most desperate horror fan. There is nothing classic about the gameplay or story; it is every bit as derivative as most of the soulless schlock that modern studios excrete from their focus group testing. There is no attempt at having any guts at trying to make something that is a throw-back, and the best Daymare: 1998 can offer are a few Easter Eggs and obvious nods to the games that inspired it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 43
  3. Negative: 11 out of 43
  1. Flabo88
    May 7, 2020
    10
    I really liked it, the puzzles are fabulous and it's very 90s.
    I appreciate both an indie title and it has come this far. Fabulous music and    I really liked it, the puzzles are fabulous and it's very 90s.
    I appreciate both an indie title and it has come this far. Fabulous music and thrilling atmospheres!    … Expand
  2. robert_95
    May 10, 2020
    10
    I really appreciated the vintage survival horror atmosphere, the look and feel of the game are pretty neat It gave me chills! Well played,I really appreciated the vintage survival horror atmosphere, the look and feel of the game are pretty neat It gave me chills! Well played, Invader Studios, I think they did an amazing job.… Expand
  4. Ereaser88
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    A great game with a real "survival horror" feelings. The reloading system is an amazing game mechanics!
  5. Topami
    May 3, 2020
    8
    En lo que llevo jugado se nota que con poco presupuesto han hecho un survival mas que decente.Tiene sus fallos pero no estamos puntuando un AAA
  6. mlevyholden
    May 30, 2020
    8
    Many complain about the inventory management and about Bullet management, I think it is actually one of the best parts of the game. The peopleMany complain about the inventory management and about Bullet management, I think it is actually one of the best parts of the game. The people that complain do not understand what a survival horror game is about. The clunky controls, hard inventory management, slow moving characters and enemies that are Bullet sponges are all there to create tension, to actually make you worried and tense about the next part of the game. Bottom line if you are old school, tank control Resident Evil fan you will certainly enjoy this game… Expand
  7. Jurgens98
    Mar 6, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Talk about a game thats hot and cold. Daymare is a love letter to everything horror and retro but sadly some features stop it from seeing its full potential. The good: old school survival horror gameplay. If you love the classic RE gameplay like me then pick 90's mode. Its how it should be played. The easter eggs and references are really cool to see and you can feel the love the developers have for classic horror and sci fi franchises. The soundtrack is very good, love the use of synth is used in the game.

    The bad: weird how a game that was meant to be a fan made remake of RE2 has worse voice acting than the original RE2. hell, its even worse than the first RE game, Dr Atherton and Liev are the worst offenders Atherton sounds like a Btec Moss from I.T crowd and Piev's voice is just so hamfisted. The story is also baffling and more nonsensical than the room. Characters talk about things we dont know about, character motivations switch put of the blie. Liev betraying the squad for no reason and sandman surviving. All in all it's ok. Just really inconsistent. If you love classic survival horror then i'd get this. If it's on sale then defo get it    … Expand
  8. Spottyatbe5t
    Jan 5, 2023
    0
    I'm glad Resident Evil 2 was left to the professionals. As much as fans nitpick at Capcom, this title is as pretentious as it is undercooked.I'm glad Resident Evil 2 was left to the professionals. As much as fans nitpick at Capcom, this title is as pretentious as it is undercooked. The second character runs like a **** I'm sorry for using that word but there is no better way to describe it. Why would you put this in the game? It's just silly. I stopped playing after getting to the parking lot because I could see that this game was just going to be a joke. This is coming from someone who is desperate for a new game to play right now. That being said I don't think that I alone could make a game like this by myself so to all the people who got together to make it: congratulations...you have made something at least. I'm very glad I got this game for free and didn't end up paying for it.… Expand

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