Daymare: 1998

 PlayStation 4
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 113 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 66 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 113
  3. Negative: 26 out of 113
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  1. Rocke_33
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    El juego es un tributo total a los survival horror de finales de los 90, en general , y del RE 2 en particular. Si eres fan del género y de la saga RE no lo dejes pasar porque aunque tiene sus limitaciones obvias por ser un juego indie, a nivel gráfico es resultón pero sobre todo destaca en la ambientación opresiva que tiene el juego, los documentos y el lore general y sobre todo losEl juego es un tributo total a los survival horror de finales de los 90, en general , y del RE 2 en particular. Si eres fan del género y de la saga RE no lo dejes pasar porque aunque tiene sus limitaciones obvias por ser un juego indie, a nivel gráfico es resultón pero sobre todo destaca en la ambientación opresiva que tiene el juego, los documentos y el lore general y sobre todo los puzzles. Quizás le faltaría unos controles más pulidos pero son cosas que se entienden dado el presupuesto de Invader Studios. Gran juego sin duda!!… Expand
  2. Mitaan
    May 7, 2020
    10
    This is the game every survival horror/Resident Evil fan was waiting for! After RE4 I couldn't find any valid similar experience and this is exactly what I was waiting for: the gameplay is solid, the reload mechanic is genius and the atmosphere is so good I can't believe this is not a CAPCOM game. I think CAPCOM should be truly grateful to the developers of this game.
    Of course there are    This is the game every survival horror/Resident Evil fan was waiting for! After RE4 I couldn't find any valid similar experience and this is exactly what I was waiting for: the gameplay is solid, the reload mechanic is genius and the atmosphere is so good I can't believe this is not a CAPCOM game. I think CAPCOM should be truly grateful to the developers of this game.
    Of course there are issues, graphical glitches e some frame rate drops, especially in PS4 version, but considering the small team of developers (10 people, I believe), the results are astounding.
    Everybody should give this game a chance, because i am SURE the next game they make will be even more amazing.

    TRY IT    … Expand
  3. Albertwesker959
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Great game whit amazing atmosphere, and compelling story, gameplay was also good and puzzle where amazing, it was a welcome return to real survival horror game from the 90s... It surely have its flaws like some minor bug and frame rate issues but if you think this was made by a team of 10 people it amazing... I personally enjoyed this game more than resident evil 3 remake
  4. Nomax
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Хороший наследник Resident Evil, я уверен что к следующей части она будет становится только лучше! Удачи команде разработчиков в их начинаниях!
  5. Vincent05
    May 7, 2020
    10
    The best part of the day to be scared by Daymare and its gameplay.
    I really like it!!!
  6. 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 thrilling atmospheres!
  7. Sandman95
    May 8, 2020
    10
    This game is far from perfect, but the passion that the developer had during the development was huge! I followed Invader Studios effort since the RE2 fan remake and they really are an amazing team. The game is still one of my favourite game of the last few years, try it you will not regret it.
  8. 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, Invader Studios, I think they did an amazing job.
  9. Steyraus
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
    When this game first released it had a ridiculas reload system and anouying obscure puzzles. Thankfull niw all that cumbersome anouying stuff can be turned off and whats left is a very decent horror game. The shhoting feels great in Daymare all thr impirtant stuff for a good durvival horror is here. Atmosphete exploration and interesting but not over powering combat. Performance on consoleWhen this game first released it had a ridiculas reload system and anouying obscure puzzles. Thankfull niw all that cumbersome anouying stuff can be turned off and whats left is a very decent horror game. The shhoting feels great in Daymare all thr impirtant stuff for a good durvival horror is here. Atmosphete exploration and interesting but not over powering combat. Performance on console is nit great, its clearly a low budget game. But ill suport a game like this that strives to reach Old school horror greatness, over the bland walking simulator puzzle games we get from studios like Blobber team and Red Barrels.… Expand
  10. Ereaser88
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    A great game with a real "survival horror" feelings. The reloading system is an amazing game mechanics!
  11. Venom85
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    I'm an old survival horror fan. I loved the game on PC and now I'm enjoying also on PS4. The game is not perfect, but we own so much to them and to what they did with the Resident Evil 2 remake too. They deserve to go ahead and they deserve our support.

    PS: black edition is amazing for fans like me!!
  12. Varric
    May 7, 2020
    9
    I played this game on Pc when it first launched, now I played it on ps4 and I love it, solid gameplay with an amazing story. Performance are a little worse than pc obviously but the Black Edition is really cool
  13. Archer_B
    May 7, 2020
    9
    A game really well done, counting the number of people who worked on it! On the PC it makes much better, but also on the PS4 it has its beautiful sight! Congratulations to the team. To be an indie game it is truly a masterpiece.
  14. Vesper1
    May 7, 2020
    9
    It' like to be re jumped in the 90's ! I am a long term fan of survival horror games and i must say that this game spread love to all the fans out there! The atmosphere is so good and scary, the graphics are also so cool, considering this was the first Invader studio's game. Gameplay works fine, i love the reloading system , the menu interface and the old school enigmas. The facialsIt' like to be re jumped in the 90's ! I am a long term fan of survival horror games and i must say that this game spread love to all the fans out there! The atmosphere is so good and scary, the graphics are also so cool, considering this was the first Invader studio's game. Gameplay works fine, i love the reloading system , the menu interface and the old school enigmas. The facials animation are not too good, but considering this is an indie game, i recommed everyone to give it a try. I played both PC and PS4 version. The PS4 porting works fine and the controls are perfectly re- adapted from the PC! version-… Expand
  15. Luxord
    May 8, 2020
    9
    I've not felt like this in a very long time. The devs made a tremendous job with this omage. Sure has some flaws, but if you are a true fan of the genre, do not miss this, you will absolutely love it.
  16. Larole17
    May 12, 2020
    9
    One of the best indie game you can find out there. Invader Studios debut game is truly something that must be played by every fan of the old school survival horror.
  17. 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 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 tenseMany 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
  18. oliver1990
    May 3, 2020
    8
    A very good survival horror game! I am so proud over invader studios! This game is everything i wanted it to be. Some glitces! But a solid gameplay makes up for it!
  19. RETRORADICAL
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    This game lacks polish as most indie games do but I believe it still delivers on its vision. The combat is clunky but it gets the job done and the puzzles are very good considering most survival horror puzzles these days amount to rehashing the children’s puzzle toys from a dentists waiting room. While I can not suggest this game to everyone I will highly recommend it to fans of classicThis game lacks polish as most indie games do but I believe it still delivers on its vision. The combat is clunky but it gets the job done and the puzzles are very good considering most survival horror puzzles these days amount to rehashing the children’s puzzle toys from a dentists waiting room. While I can not suggest this game to everyone I will highly recommend it to fans of classic and mid 2000’s survival horror.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. Vlax12
    May 7, 2020
    8
    Gioco miracoloso, considerando che è stato fatto da 10 persone. Grande cura narrativa, immersione massima e soundtrack pazzesche.
  22. GateroTD
    May 7, 2020
    8
    i put my review on the pc for error but i played on ps4, i'll copy it here

    you can clearly see its an indie game with some problems BUT is way better than re3 remake. i picked this after playing re3 and i was surprised by how better this is compared
    wp to the devs hope they can make other games like this
  23. JudgeHammer
    May 8, 2020
    8
    This game presents a great atmosphere, a good story with an interesting ending, some nice mechanics (like the reloading system), and good survival horror elements. Also, if you take the time to read all the optional text files, it really give you an interesting lore behind everything happening in the game. Yes, the controls can feel clunky sometimes, the fluidity of the game is not alwaysThis game presents a great atmosphere, a good story with an interesting ending, some nice mechanics (like the reloading system), and good survival horror elements. Also, if you take the time to read all the optional text files, it really give you an interesting lore behind everything happening in the game. Yes, the controls can feel clunky sometimes, the fluidity of the game is not always perfect, the boss fights are not amazing, but it really throws you back to the 90s with his gloomy atmosphere and countless references to pop culture. This is a great indie game, and you should take it for what it is, don't expect the level of polish you can see in RE2 remake or similar titles. Give it a try!… Expand
  24. Sweetheart_263
    May 8, 2020
    8
    Overall I really enjoyed this game, however there are plenty of valid complaints against it.

    The controls are clunky and ruin the immersion, there are areas where you clip on objects around you due to the clunky controls, aiming can feel like you're just shooting in a general direction rather than using pinpoint accuracy, there are numerous typos throughout the game... Despite all of    Overall I really enjoyed this game, however there are plenty of valid complaints against it.

    The controls are clunky and ruin the immersion, there are areas where you clip on objects around you due to the clunky controls, aiming can feel like you're just shooting in a general direction rather than using pinpoint accuracy, there are numerous typos throughout the game...

    Despite all of that, I really had fun playing the game and I'll probably give it a few extra playthroughs to get through everything. The story is compelling, the documents provide heaps of lore, the writing and voice acting is campy but honestly I think that adds to the charm of the game. If you're a fan of the original Resident Evil games, you'll probably enjoy this. For better, or for worse.    … Expand
  25. Tetchure
    Jan 28, 2021
    8
    Edit: I changed my score to an 8 even though technically I'd like it to have a 7.5. As mentioned in my review the game has a serviceable story. UNTIL the end. It's a shame that all the story happens in the last couple scenes, but it's very interesting and sets up a sequel very well. Hopefully the next daymare game does a better job at spreading story throughout because the stage set isEdit: I changed my score to an 8 even though technically I'd like it to have a 7.5. As mentioned in my review the game has a serviceable story. UNTIL the end. It's a shame that all the story happens in the last couple scenes, but it's very interesting and sets up a sequel very well. Hopefully the next daymare game does a better job at spreading story throughout because the stage set is genuinely interesting.

    Daymare 1998 is a very hard game to review. The atmosphere and tension the game NAILS. If you're a fan of old school resident evil you'll love this aspect of it. I am and almost immediately fell in love with this aspect of the game. This game oozes passion. You can clearly see the devs love this style of game and pour their hearts and souls into it. You're probably wondering "with praise like that why only a 7?" That's because on a technical level this game is very mediocre.

    I mentioned almost immediately you can feel the tension and atmosphere. Well you can also immediately tell this game is kinda clunky. The controls work, and you get used to them, but it still feels a little off. Imagine more fluid then classic RE but less fluid them modern RE titles.The shooting in particular is very hit and miss. Literally. Some shots 100% I felt I should have missed but they counted as hits, and likewise shots that should have been right on the money for a headshot missed. It feels like maybe the game uses an aim assist sometimes but it does a poor job. This is particularly a problem for a game of this nature, and especially in higher difficulties ammo can be very scarce. Losing a bullet or 2 every few encounters can have huge ramifications. I found medium distance my shots tended to count as hits the most often so i tried to keep in that sweet spot. Even so, the atmosphere and the passion was so palpable I still was happy to keep playing.

    The graphics and voice acting. Graphics are very hit and miss as well. Some of the character models look rough. Not terrible terrible but definitely less then average. This is from a small studio so this gets a little wiggle room from me. Especially with some of areas in the game looking absolutely fantastic. The voice acting ranges from passable to super cheesy. I can't honestly say it's bad because to me it kinda feels like it's trying to emulate the classic cheesy dialogue from classic resident evil so i admit rather then loathing it i usually ended up getting a chuckle from it.

    Glitches. Here's where daymare takes a big hit that I can't defend. I got very lucky in my playthrough, some of this is I'm sure related to the patches that have come post launch, but I only had 1 decent glitch. A zombie clipped into a wall and i couldn't see it until it was attacking me. I lost health due to an enemy i couldn't even see. After reading online I've seen glitches ranging from this, to doors not opening blocking progression forcing a reload, to some even having to restart the game because reloading wouldn't fix the issue. As much as I like this game overall, despite it's faults, I can't defend this side of it. Again I only encountered the one glitch, and I'm guessing since I played so far after launch most of these issues have been patched, but I have to mention them since they can be so gamebreaking.

    The story is serviceable. Without getting into spoilers it's not bad. Not great, not bad, just decent. It's clear the devs set this up for more entries (even in an interview they mentioned they envisioned it as a trilogy) and I hope they flesh out the lore and story a bit more. There's so many places they could go with it but as of now they barely touched it. I will say some of the documents expanding on the lore are genuinely interesting.

    My final verdict, right now amazon has this game for 20 bucks. Granted I milked it a little for collectibles but I got around 13ish hours for my first playthrough. For that price I can genuinely say this is worth it, but only if you're a fan of classic survival horror. Most likely I'll do another playthrough in a couple months because i enjoyed it that much. Despite all it's faults the passion makes this product a great experience for fans of the genre. I just wish I could give it a higher score. If passion alone equaled quality this game would be a 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  26. Kingcornelious
    Jan 15, 2022
    8
    A highly ambitious indy title. If you enjoyed the survival horror of the 90s you will find enjoyment here, otherwise its probably not for you. Clunkier movements and vague puzzles, a tedious inventory will definitely turn away many modern gamers. If you love terrible b movie acting and scripts, you will find it here.
    It's not perfect but for the $15 i paid its definitely worth it.
  27. filmfantv
    Aug 30, 2023
    8
    Really fun throwback to old survivor horror games. The atmosphere is insane and especially the sound design is frightening. There are flaws (like a certain mechanic in the last chapter), but overall the game is fun.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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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