Daymare: 1998

 PlayStation 4
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 113 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 113
  3. Negative: 26 out of 113
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  1. mad_736
    May 7, 2020
    7
    This game really does have a lot of positives.

    The graphics are very good and the game itself is very much in the RE style. The game has a good set of options to make all the necessary adjustments for playing the game itself. The characters and the story whilst reasonably good, some of the dialogue and voice acting is pretty ordinary. In my opinion there are two major issues this    This game really does have a lot of positives.

    The graphics are very good and the game itself is very much in the RE style. The game has a good set of options to make all the necessary adjustments for playing the game itself. The characters and the story whilst reasonably good, some of the dialogue and voice acting is pretty ordinary.

    In my opinion there are two major issues this game has that lets its overall quality down.

    1. The guns in this game feel like toys and thus detract majorly from the game and its gameplay.

    2. Even more than the first point the reload system and interaction from the inventory is so bad.

    If the devs do read these reviews (and I hope they do) PLEASE fix these two issues and I feel you would improve this game immensely.

    Overall this game is a very decent game that is let down badly by the two main points mentioned above in my opinion. The game itself would be so much better if they were fixed.    … Expand
  2. DiegoParedesHD
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    Version a PS4 del Daymare 1998 aparecido en junio de 2019 en PC(Steam).
    Version bastante buena tuvo algunos problemas de lanzamiento pero que se han ido solucionando
  3. 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
  4. rickdonnie
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    Another game I couldn't wait to play, as a fan of the 90s survival horror games! And in a way, it's exactly what I wanted, and what I expected. A game with a 90s feel and design. Creepy atmosphere, zombies and other mutants, limited ammo, puzzles, it has it all. But a few glitches (one bad one, had to restart the game, and my save was far away), a way to reload your weapons that is weirdAnother game I couldn't wait to play, as a fan of the 90s survival horror games! And in a way, it's exactly what I wanted, and what I expected. A game with a 90s feel and design. Creepy atmosphere, zombies and other mutants, limited ammo, puzzles, it has it all. But a few glitches (one bad one, had to restart the game, and my save was far away), a way to reload your weapons that is weird and unnecessary complicated, one very complex for nothing puzzle (damn Greek keyboard), and sometimes a very bad framerate (also an enemy that follows you in the sewer and with its gameplay, blah). Is it broken? Sometimes, definitely seems that way. Is it bad? No. Definitely worth a look if you like the genre. But definitely not a great game. There were better survival horror back then, and better now.… Expand
  5. GretchenGrinch4
    Sep 17, 2020
    7
    this is a good RE tribute. a good story and cool 90's cult references. the game play plays like a fresher RE title while still holding some of the survival horror shooter tendencies. have played through twice and did encounter a few glitches that required a reload from auto checkpoints . 1 glitch unfortunetly was game breaking and i had to completely restart. though i didnt like the lastthis is a good RE tribute. a good story and cool 90's cult references. the game play plays like a fresher RE title while still holding some of the survival horror shooter tendencies. have played through twice and did encounter a few glitches that required a reload from auto checkpoints . 1 glitch unfortunetly was game breaking and i had to completely restart. though i didnt like the last chapter, i'd give the rest of the game some huge thumbs ups !!!!!… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 28
  3. Negative: 10 out of 28
  1. Finger Guns
    Aug 10, 2020
    30
    Whilst it’s not unplayable, it’s not far off. It’s trying too hard with its story scenario hopping all over the shop, coupled with an inventory management system that just doesn’t work in this kind of game.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Jul 1, 2020
    75
    Daymare: 1998 is a well-honed zombie experience that lacks originality but scratches the itch of those interested in the modern zombie game. It provides an alternate take on the traditional Resident Evil story, one that deals more harshly with the real-world consequences of investigating government science. Everything has a level of varnish, from environmental details to the documents that you read. Some of this must be counterbalanced with the fact that the game is a doppelganger. The well-crafted aesthetics also resemble the Resident Evil remakes, the Evil Within franchise, and countless others. Re-creation is many times easier than synthesis, allowing more time for attention to polish.
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  3. GameCritics
    Jun 22, 2020
    30
    I was hoping that Daymare: 1998‘s intentionally schlocky feel and cheesy voice acting it would result in an enjoyably old-school experience that Capcom’s re-releases don’t quite nail, but the technical issues, dull action and lack of fresh ideas mean it’s never more than a pale imitation of the real thing.
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