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  1. Apr 28, 2019
    10
    Fantástico mundo aberto e divertido! História cativante. Vale muito a pena!
  2. May 12, 2019
    9
    Unfairly panned as a mediocre game by major websites like IGN and it's hard to understand why after 100% completing it (Platinum is relatively easy to achieve if you are invested in the game).

    Definitely deserves a sequel and interestingly is set in the Siphon Filter universe.
  3. May 13, 2019
    10
    So I have seen that the "Critics" and "Game Journalists" have been giving this game a low score and hitting it with the typical SJW **** white people **** but besides the small technical issues that I have run into this is the first game that I have really liked in a long time. I honestly could give a **** less of what other people think about games cause they will have different tastesSo I have seen that the "Critics" and "Game Journalists" have been giving this game a low score and hitting it with the typical SJW **** white people **** but besides the small technical issues that I have run into this is the first game that I have really liked in a long time. I honestly could give a **** less of what other people think about games cause they will have different tastes then I do but when these people can **** the games industry like they are trying to do with their PC choke hold it starts to bother me, you know what sorry for the rant all I have to say is that this is a great game that doesn't go for cheap emotional grabs and has a good story, so minor tech issues but other then that it does this game right. If my "review" bothers you then fantastic you were just the type of person that it was meant for, Have a good day :D Expand
  4. May 13, 2019
    9
    Yes, there is some bugs issues, but for zombie fans it´s very catchy and satisfying game. I really enjoy. :-)
  5. May 13, 2019
    10
    Really great game! Good story, good mechanics(feels much better than RD2), and damn do i love my bike! This game is great i have no idea what people have against it. I mean for any zombie fan this game is whats up.
  6. May 14, 2019
    8
    If you enjoyed Last of US, Uncharted or the narrative of red dead you will like this game. It is not quite as polished and you'll find some annoying technical glitches but after a few hours the story and characters really bring you into the world. Honest solid 8 out of 10 and i would strongly support this studio and their future plans based on this product.
  7. May 14, 2019
    8
    Despite being a little rough around the edges I think this is a solid entry into the genre. Definitely not as bad as some of the critics say.
  8. May 14, 2019
    10
    Love this game! Massive work was done to create an engaging world. A very deep story that evolves slowly with care. Fun to play, every gaming session like a new episode of your favourite TV show.
  9. May 3, 2019
    9
    I like the game,but the game is too easy...even in hard mode...that makes boring.
  10. Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Not a perfect game, but I am enjoying the experience and you owe it to yourself to give it a shot.
  11. Apr 26, 2019
    10
    The best game of zombie graphics sound lighting and its great 4k real !!! beautiful game !!! Let's enjoy it!!!!!
  12. Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Great game, can't understand why IGN and other review were not kind to this game??!!!
  13. Apr 26, 2019
    10
    El juego esta muy bueno es muy fluido aunque tiene sus bajones pero no es nada grave es algo incomodo pero no es nada del otro mundo se puede jugar sin preocuparse de los fps el mundo es bastante dinamico estaba por el mundo y me atacaron manadas de lobos por otra parte un sujeto estaba atrapado en un carro mientras 3 infectados estaban golpeando el carro para que saliera si no lo hubieraEl juego esta muy bueno es muy fluido aunque tiene sus bajones pero no es nada grave es algo incomodo pero no es nada del otro mundo se puede jugar sin preocuparse de los fps el mundo es bastante dinamico estaba por el mundo y me atacaron manadas de lobos por otra parte un sujeto estaba atrapado en un carro mientras 3 infectados estaban golpeando el carro para que saliera si no lo hubiera visto no hubiera rescatado al sujeto jeje realmente es triste ver como lo han criticado por los reviews y videos de bugs hasta ahora yo solo mire uno de un molotov que estaba mas arriba de la mano pero se soluciono cuando me las acabe y construi mas las armas son bastante buenas el sigilo se siente bastante bueno en ingles la voz del personaje me parecio una pasada por suerte todo el juego literalmente esta subtitulado ese es un gran punto para quienes quieran jugarlo en ingles yo me compre la edicion deluxe la verdad esta muy bueno el juego si solo quieren el
    Juego compren la edicion de 60 dolares la otra nomas tiene contenido como la musica libro de arte y un tema dinamico mas algunas mejoras pero no es nada que no puedas tener en la edicion normal
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  14. Apr 26, 2019
    10
    This game is What you would expect from a PlayStation exclusive, it has great gameplay and a great story.
  15. May 13, 2019
    10
    One of the very better surprise of 2019.
    Great story, character design and gameplay.
    A true must-have.
  16. May 22, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, f*ck the haters. Great story, beautiful graphics, amazing soundtrack/audio, amazing weather effects, cool environments, beautiful animations. One of the best post-apocalyptic games ever.
    You feel that the game was done with the soul 10/10.
  17. Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Don't believe the bad reviews! This game is freaking awesome. The bike mechanics are on point. Story and gun-play is great. i haven't had in performance issues like many are talking about. Definitely worth checking out.
  18. May 19, 2019
    8
    It's fun to collect things in the open world. Close combat mechanics are working well. Motorcycle use is realistic and fun. BUT storytelling is not good. Standby screens are long in PS4. Missions aren't interesting. Cutscenes are boring. AS A RESULT, Days Gone could be one of the best games of this generation if Sony Bend Studio had been a little more time. Days Gone is a good game but not enough.
  19. May 14, 2019
    9
    Favorite Thing: I'm a sucker for a post-apocalyptic zombie adventure. Plus riding around on the bike was pretty fun.
    Least Favorite Thing: Looting bodies. I know I'm at my limit for rags but I need more grenades!

    Date Completed: 2019-05-12
    Playtime: ~ 40h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: I almost cancelled my preorder based on the reviews. I am very glad I did not.
  20. May 13, 2019
    9
    It has errors? Yes!, the flashlight is anything but a flashligt, the bike when you are climbing it, if you touch the left analogue the wheels turn in place, when you go to sleep, you sit on the end of the bed! it's not perfect anywhere, but it's a really immersive game, the dialogues, the interaction with boozer, and the rest of the cast, I love it, it's a survival like no other, it has aIt has errors? Yes!, the flashlight is anything but a flashligt, the bike when you are climbing it, if you touch the left analogue the wheels turn in place, when you go to sleep, you sit on the end of the bed! it's not perfect anywhere, but it's a really immersive game, the dialogues, the interaction with boozer, and the rest of the cast, I love it, it's a survival like no other, it has a lot of mistakes, but the narrative, the playability and the graphic quality are spectacular, if you have a ps4 it is a game that you have to buy without a doubt.

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    Tiene errores? si!, la linterna es cualquier cosa, la moto cuando te estas subiendo si tocas el analogo izquierdo giran las ruedas en el lugar, cuando te vas a dormir, se sienta en la punta de la cama! no es perfecto por ningún lado, pero es un juego realmente inmersivo, los diálogos, la interacción con boozer, y el resto del elenco, me encanta, es un survival como ningún otro, tiene un montón de errores, pero la narrativa, la jugabilidad y la calidad gráfica son espectaculares, si tenes una ps4 es un juego que tenes que comprar sin duda.
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  21. May 12, 2019
    9
    Who says they can't make a zombie post apocalyptic game with 0 story. Days Gone proved they can.

    Finally finished the game spending roughly 50 hours on the Story including side missions. Such a great game. Visuals look good, although frames tend to drop every now and then especially when tackling 500 + zombie hordes. Game can also be buggy at times but not game breaking. Sound is
    Who says they can't make a zombie post apocalyptic game with 0 story. Days Gone proved they can.

    Finally finished the game spending roughly 50 hours on the Story including side missions. Such a great game. Visuals look good, although frames tend to drop every now and then especially when tackling 500 + zombie hordes. Game can also be buggy at times but not game breaking.

    Sound is excellent, guns really sound impactful especially the .50 cal sniper you get towards the end and the LMG plowing through a large horde. Love the music, you can tell when danger is lurking by the music picking up in volume and intensity.

    All the 'pro' reviewers criticising the protagonist that he's dull and there's no character progression throughout the game. I agree, but that's what Deacon is. A what you see is what you get badass mercenary. You get a short glimpse of his change before and after the disaster. Love his one liners. Voice acting is good not great, you get Deacon sounding calm then hysteric the next sentence.

    The world is a very realistic setting of southern Oregon with real areas like Crater Lake and Wizard Island. A lot of mixture of terrain from forests, desert and snow. Weather changes and affect things like sound. It is easier to sneak up on a camp when a thunderstorm is happening. Day and night cycles also affect you plan of attacks. There are a lot of activities in the open world and LOTS of zombies, infected animals and bad people to kill. I find the open map much busier to similar games like RDR 2.

    The whole game really revolves around Deacon's bike. You can only save (apart from autosave) your game when your near your bike. It is your getaway when **** hits the fan hordes etc. Your ammo replenisher when you are going on a killing spree and your fastest way of getting around the massive map.

    Once you've completed the game and get access to the highest tier of weapons, traps and bombs, you are ready to tackle the Hordes. There are 50 hordes available once you've finished the game, you actually do 3 in the main story. It involves planning and having the right guns for the job (you wouldn't bring your sniper rifle) for this one. Don't want to say anymore but you gotta prep and study the areas and the LMG is your best friend.

    Overall, can't figure out why they scored this less than a 8. Probably the reviewers are all SJWs having a cry about certain things but this game really delivers to story and gameplay. Bugs and glitches stopped me from giving it a 10 but hopefully be ironed out with a few updates.
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  22. Apr 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A este juego le pondria un 8.6 ya que no es perfecto pero es muy entretenido y bueno LE PONGO 10 DEBIDO A LOS ATAQUES DE LOS HATERS QUE LE PONEN 0 SIN NI SIQUIERA HABER TOCADO EL TITULO O TENER UNA PS4
    Estas personas intentan bajar la puntuacion del juego por puro odio
    Historia que te engancha en un inicio y aunque antes de la mitad tas vez se vuelve algo floja por unos minutos luego desde la mitad hasta el final es un suspenso total
    Buenas mecanicas
    Buena ambientacion
    2 errores que me tope en todo el juego, despues de eso es un muy buen juego para amantes de los zombis
    Esperando a que venda mucho para una secuela!!!
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  23. May 13, 2019
    10
    For me the best game of 2019. Amazing story and soundtrack. The overall feeling of the game is perfect. There are technical mistakes but even the game is great.
  24. May 13, 2019
    8
    Day's Gone starts a little slow and isn't revolutionary but it combines fun game play with a story that really picks up after a few hours of playing and good characters. The hordes are especially fun to take on and require you to think and plan ahead. Your motorcycle is essential to the game and handles very well while most available upgrades feel useful. There are a few bugs that areDay's Gone starts a little slow and isn't revolutionary but it combines fun game play with a story that really picks up after a few hours of playing and good characters. The hordes are especially fun to take on and require you to think and plan ahead. Your motorcycle is essential to the game and handles very well while most available upgrades feel useful. There are a few bugs that are very frustrating and even on my PS4 Pro I experienced a slight dip in frame rate when hordes first appear on screen or when covering a large amount of ground in a small amount of time on my bike. Overall, Days Gone exceeded my moderate expectations and delivered about 40 hours of pure fun. I would love to see a sequel for the developers to expand on the mechanics introduced in this game. Expand
  25. May 13, 2019
    10
    Jogo muito bonito, curti bem o protagonista, a historia e bem contada, ela se perde as vezes mas logo se encontra novamente, poderia ter mais itens e opcionais. Valeu a pena.
  26. May 13, 2019
    10
    One of the best games of late, almost everything is fine in it, and the plot and gameplay! The bugs spoil the impressions a little, but they are quickly fixed.
  27. May 14, 2019
    9
    Days Gone has a lot of technical issues, those that everybody is talking about as the frame rate on PS4 base. That said, I'll focus on the good! Days Gone has a REALLY slow story driving BUT when it gets deep is just GREAT!!! Sounds effects are so good and the music is just AMAZING!!! I am literally expecting those songs to be nominated for The Games Awards!
  28. Jun 9, 2019
    10
    This is not much of a review, just my impressions after playing this game and my personal opinion. This is the best single player experience I've had for ages, considering I also finished Red Red Redemption 2 , Spiderman and the 2 Assassin's creed games the past year. It has it's flaws and a few tiny bugs but overall its an awesome experience. I've long waited for a post apocalypticThis is not much of a review, just my impressions after playing this game and my personal opinion. This is the best single player experience I've had for ages, considering I also finished Red Red Redemption 2 , Spiderman and the 2 Assassin's creed games the past year. It has it's flaws and a few tiny bugs but overall its an awesome experience. I've long waited for a post apocalyptic zombie game that delived what it's supposed to, a realisting point of view of how humanity survives this kind of disaster. Lots of similar games have disappointed in the past and as Deacon St. John would say: ''I really needed this'' Expand
  29. Jun 9, 2019
    9
    There's ups and downs, but for most of the time this game shows its heart and what really is about. It's all tied together with the post launch support... There is potencial to become a better game, but it's not a bad game at all. You'll have fun at the end of the day.
  30. Jun 10, 2019
    9
    This game is pretty fun.
    After a few patches this game become pretty good.
    I have never played vs so much zombies .
  31. Jun 11, 2019
    9
    Wow, the critics really got it wrong with this one.. held off buying initially, but after it went on sale for $40 I decided to give it a chance. About 10 hours in, and loving it..wish I would have gotten it sooner.
  32. May 17, 2019
    8
    Great game but expected more from you Bend Studio. Way better story than Red Dead Redemption 2.
  33. Apr 27, 2019
    10
    Un muy gran juego y no solo hablo se su mapa si no tecnica mente y jugable mente , estoy muy encganchada en el juego las horas que llevo ya y no puedo soltar el mando lo recomiedo a todos los que tengan una play.
  34. May 17, 2019
    10
    What an amazing game. Don't listen to the other reviews out there .this game is incredibly good. Graphics are amazing and the game is intense .. characters are well played and the voice acting from deacon is well done
  35. Jul 9, 2019
    9
    Days Gone is a really well-written open-world zombie game. Character development is one of the bests I've seen in a video game for a long time and it feels like how an official The Walking Dead game should be. It looks really good and have a very strong cast (thumbs up for the actors behind Deacon and Boozer), immersion is top notch.

    On the downside, some activities are quite
    Days Gone is a really well-written open-world zombie game. Character development is one of the bests I've seen in a video game for a long time and it feels like how an official The Walking Dead game should be. It looks really good and have a very strong cast (thumbs up for the actors behind Deacon and Boozer), immersion is top notch.

    On the downside, some activities are quite repetitive/boring (finding scraps or gas) and the framerate can be quite unstable sometimes (especially with snowdrops).
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  36. Jun 9, 2019
    9
    I've been a gamer as long as I can remember and being a 37 year old and having a young child I am picky on what games I get to spend my time on now. This did not disappoint. I've taken my time with it. I've enjoyed it and it will be one I play again. Definitely in my top 5 games. Sure it has slight bugs but what game doesn't. And they are working hard constantly to rectify these bugs.I've been a gamer as long as I can remember and being a 37 year old and having a young child I am picky on what games I get to spend my time on now. This did not disappoint. I've taken my time with it. I've enjoyed it and it will be one I play again. Definitely in my top 5 games. Sure it has slight bugs but what game doesn't. And they are working hard constantly to rectify these bugs. Well done Bend. The critic reviews do not add up to the overall game. Expand
  37. Jun 10, 2019
    9
    Such a great game , good graphics , nice story. I always love Zombie game and this game have all i need. I want to give it 10 but there are still some bugs.
    I don't understand why the Reviewer and Critic gave it a bad score
  38. Jun 11, 2019
    9
    Very nice game, challenging.
    And the cinematic animations/graphics blows me away! good job Bend Studio!
  39. Jun 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I've ever played l liked the story the characters the gameplay the soundtracks. Expand
  40. Jun 13, 2019
    10
    I love the game. The graphics are pretty awesome. I waited forever it seems but it was well worth it for me.
  41. Jun 16, 2019
    9
    Amazing game with an immersive story. Had my doubts about it because of the critics but man this game was just amazing
  42. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juegazo de principio a fin!....un juego largo.....con un doblaje, BSO, Y graficos a la altura de los mejores.
    Obra magistral por BEND STUDIO.
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  43. Feb 3, 2020
    9
    Don't listen to critics.
    One of the best game 2019.
    Beautiful world. Great graphic and sound. Dragged but you don't want to leave this game especially if you love zombie game. Satisfy if you can kill all the large zombie. Story wise is good.
  44. Feb 4, 2020
    10
    All in all it's a fun experience with a good story to follow. Definitely on the better games released in 2019. I don't understand all the hate.
  45. Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Just bought this game after the horror of the TLOU2. Love it. It may be buggy but the story is epic. The story tells us about hope, love,friendship, brotherhood, loyalty and much more. Memorable Game.
  46. May 21, 2021
    10
    It's very obvious why reviewers hate this game so much. Days Gone is biggest threat to their agenda. They want future of gaming to be trash like last of us 2 and Returnal. They want stuff like Days Gone to disappear. Basically they only want female empowerment stuff. I have nothing against that, but what i find problematic, is that these people also want stuff like Days Gone to go away.It's very obvious why reviewers hate this game so much. Days Gone is biggest threat to their agenda. They want future of gaming to be trash like last of us 2 and Returnal. They want stuff like Days Gone to disappear. Basically they only want female empowerment stuff. I have nothing against that, but what i find problematic, is that these people also want stuff like Days Gone to go away. Why can't these two things exist together? Answers is sadly very obvious. These reviewers know very clearly that until there's amazing games like Days Gone, nobody will care about their bs games like Returnal. That's why they are so happy that Days Gone 2 got cancelled. Thankfully Days Gone seems to do pretty well on steam (over 92% positive reviews), so there's still hope that justice eventually wins and Days Gone 2 comes out eventually. Expand
  47. Aug 19, 2020
    10
    it has become my all time favourite game.
    Awesome characters, great story, smmoth an fluid game play. there is much to love about this game I can not find any faults to it. just love it!
  48. Sep 5, 2019
    9
    For me it's game of this generation. Great job Bend Studio! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your success and next part of this brilliant game!
  49. Jul 30, 2020
    9
    тупо на байке давишь фриков, что может быть лучше ?
    Сюжет и диалоги конечно кринджовые а все остальное круто)
  50. Aug 1, 2019
    8
    Days Gone takes a bit too long to get going, but once you plow through the first section and make your way to the third camp, it finally finds its footing with its storytelling and gameplay. There is little motivation to keep going during the early hours, and you feel a bit underpowered and overwhelmed. Days Gone feels a bit bloated at times and could have used some strong editing or someDays Gone takes a bit too long to get going, but once you plow through the first section and make your way to the third camp, it finally finds its footing with its storytelling and gameplay. There is little motivation to keep going during the early hours, and you feel a bit underpowered and overwhelmed. Days Gone feels a bit bloated at times and could have used some strong editing or some other way to draw you in sooner. It is true, what you've heard, that the game gets better the more you keep playing. The story really becomes one in which you meet interesting characters in varied locations, and the protagonist, Deacon St. John, reveals layers of depth. This is a true hero's journey, with an arc that will have you invested in his success. There are twists and turns along the way, with reveals and surprises.

    Technically, yes, there are issues. The frame rate tends to drop when you're riding in the open world, and that can become frustrating. I have also experienced several crashes where I had to restart the game. I have found that a full reboot of the console tends to clean out many of the issues, but this shouldn't happen with a first party game. That being said, Days Gone can be exquisitely gorgeous at times. The lighting compliments the detail put into this world, and the cutscenes often have a nice polish to them. The animations of the hordes are a technical achievement that deserve praise. I have often found myself saving clips from my more terrifying encounters. It seems like Sony Bend was just shy of perfecting their vision for Days Gone, and could have used a bit of help on the technical side, but overall this is a very nice looking game.

    Sony Bend nailed the motorcycle. It handles as it should, and considering its your primary mode of transportation, investing in upgrades will offer satisfying payoffs resulting in better handling and speed (and gas milage). Don't be surprised if you find yourself personalizing your bike with tasteful decals or eye-catching colors. Your bike will be a reflection of you and your journey through Days Gone. It never gets old seeing your motorcycle in all its glory in the main menu.

    The combat is also quite satisfying. The melee weapons are crunchy and varied, from a nail-spiked bat to hatchets and axes, and even a saw-blade swinger that will do some serious damage. As far as the guns go, there is a nice selection of assault riffles, pistols, sniper riffles and light machine guns, as well as explosives and Moltovs. You can earn upgrades for your weapons and attach silencers to them for some much needed stealth. You continue to get better weapons as you move through the game, and will be appropriately armed by the time you're facing down the hordes. Pro-tip: You will see hordes earlier in the game. Just run. You aren't ready yet. You will know when it is time to face them head on.

    The character performances are mostly admirable. Deacon can be a bit silly with his grunts and tantrums, and you'll find his reactions are often over the top. But everyone else nails their characters, and Deacon, despite his melodrama, is a character that you might grow to love. He's a ham, but he's earnest, loyal, and dependable. He's a man who has lost everything, searching for something, anything, to keep him from going over the edge.

    Days Gone is truly Sons of Anarchy meets The Walking Dead. It doesn't hit all its marks, but its aim is true. It is unfortunate that Days Gone takes a bit too long to hit its stride, but once it does it offers satisfying gameplay, gorgeous vistas and compelling characters that will see you through to the end of its journey.
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  51. Aug 3, 2020
    8
    This is truly an underrated gem. I followed the game before it came out and played at release and even though we have had a flood of Zombie titiles Days Gone is definitely one of my favorites. The story is decent, the gameplay is fun. The horde mechanics and bike are to much fun.
  52. Jun 26, 2019
    8
    Days gone is decent, I don't think it's critics rating is unfair at all, it's slightly lower than what I would put it at, but there are elements of this game that feel stretched out, and the story really isn't that spectacular, but I liked that it tried a few new things, and the hordes are great, that's the one things that this game does better than any other, when that horde is on you youDays gone is decent, I don't think it's critics rating is unfair at all, it's slightly lower than what I would put it at, but there are elements of this game that feel stretched out, and the story really isn't that spectacular, but I liked that it tried a few new things, and the hordes are great, that's the one things that this game does better than any other, when that horde is on you you either fight or give up, because you can't escape or hide from it once you've engaged it, and it feels so satisfying killing the last "freaker" in a 300+ large horde, I completed the game yesterday, and part of that sitting was the biggest horde in the game, I was down to pistol ammo when I finished off the last, and it felt great, took me a few tries too. Expand
  53. Nov 30, 2020
    9
    Yes I'm late to review but I only got the game via Playstation Plus Collection, which comes with the PS5 enhanced patch. I originally bought this game on release but it wasn't as compelling at the time. Since playing on Ps5, I haven't stopped playing. Up to 30 or so hours now and story still not finished with lots of side quests. It might be the increased framerate to 60fps (which by theYes I'm late to review but I only got the game via Playstation Plus Collection, which comes with the PS5 enhanced patch. I originally bought this game on release but it wasn't as compelling at the time. Since playing on Ps5, I haven't stopped playing. Up to 30 or so hours now and story still not finished with lots of side quests. It might be the increased framerate to 60fps (which by the way just looks and plays amazing) but combined with the fun gameplay as well, I've had a ton of fun. Story isn't as top tier but doesn't detract from the overall experience. Hoping there can be a sequel. Expand
  54. Jun 17, 2019
    8
    With a compelling character driven story and a beautiful broken world to explore, this is an engaging post apocalyptic open world game that is well worth sinking 40+ hours into.

    Having just completed the game I am very glad I gave it a chance. There are some detractors, with minor bugs and glitches typical of large open world games, and some real frame rate issues in places (played in
    With a compelling character driven story and a beautiful broken world to explore, this is an engaging post apocalyptic open world game that is well worth sinking 40+ hours into.

    Having just completed the game I am very glad I gave it a chance. There are some detractors, with minor bugs and glitches typical of large open world games, and some real frame rate issues in places (played in 4k on a PS4 Pro). But these don't take away from the experience.

    For some, the pacing may feel a little slow, and the combat sluggish, but if you're looking to immerse yourself in an interesting and good looking open world game, and you're prepared to commit to pressing on through a long story with just a bit too much busy work, there is a definite payoff in terms of unravelling the mystery of the characters backstories and how the world ended, and some great open world exploration (on hog bikes no less) and combat gameplay to be had.
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  55. Jul 1, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is really good and before it got released I was waiting for this game to be out for a while, I was probably waiting for a few years. I even put a background from the game to my tablet lol, in case u were wondering yes I do have a phone too but, that's off topic............

    So, yeah everything so far about this game is really good blah blah blah u get the idea, love to splatter zombie brains everywhere, but the crafting stuff yeah.....not my idea of fun but hey.....................whatever, so that's why I give it a 9/10 rating ohhh one more thing that whole dialogue thing that u promised yup that's the other reason why I give it a 9/10 rating so take that lmao.

    For a game I have not beaten yet it is truely a good game, I have heard that this game is a long one too so, yeah I am expecting more to come when I play this game

    HAPPY GAMING!!!!
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  56. Jun 19, 2019
    9
    Best adventure of 2019. Some technical issues but it fixes and if You want good gameplay good adventure good people who still humans between evil - this is for You
  57. Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Days gone is soo underrated and deserve so much more love from gamers and even sequel i had pre-order on this game and finished it long time ago and will be coming back to this game again for sure! AWESOME
  58. Jul 4, 2019
    10
    Yet another great non-SJW game. Such a pleasant to see not everyone eager to destroy their games with this temporary nonsense.
  59. Sep 8, 2019
    9
    I have to say I love this game. If it wasn´t for the MANY bugs it has (they have fixed many in the update but some still there), I would have given it a 10. I ended a few days ago, bought The Last of Us thinking it was similar (it´s not, it can be from the same team but it´s different in many aspects). The game is wonderful, the characters are memorable (this is the first game in my lifeI have to say I love this game. If it wasn´t for the MANY bugs it has (they have fixed many in the update but some still there), I would have given it a 10. I ended a few days ago, bought The Last of Us thinking it was similar (it´s not, it can be from the same team but it´s different in many aspects). The game is wonderful, the characters are memorable (this is the first game in my life that I have cried), the quests are good, it´s very similar in many aspects to the last far cry series (open world, skill level, different type of weapons, not too many but good enough, side quests, base cleaning either stealthing or attacking them any way you want, fast travel, crafting etc). At first it´s very difficult but it gets easier but still a challenge. Don´t worry about your bike and gasoline, you will find plenty of it all over the map. One complain is that sometimes is difficult to find the elements you need to craft things, so it becomes sometimes a shore to search for, for example, an alarm you need to make a decoy.

    I have loved this game so much, that as I said, ended a few days ago, played sometime Last of us (a good game, yes, but for me, not as good) and started to play it all over again. I didn´t end all the game because of what I said about getting elements because I have a way to kill hordes where you need some stuff, but the main story gets you, it´s really nice.

    I really recommend this game to anyone who have liked Far cry series, Red Dead Redemption 2 (it may be not as vast as Red, but I like it as much).
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  60. Jul 3, 2019
    9
    I loved this game!

    I don't know what kind of (maybe political) agenda all these game magazine outlets that give it a low score are following, but the game is great in so many ways. Great graphics, great story, fun gameplay, always something to do, a great soundtrack and a wonderful atmosphere. The game runs stable (never had any crashes, although i jumped in a couple of updates later).
    I loved this game!

    I don't know what kind of (maybe political) agenda all these game magazine outlets that give it a low score are following, but the game is great in so many ways. Great graphics, great story, fun gameplay, always something to do, a great soundtrack and a wonderful atmosphere.
    The game runs stable (never had any crashes, although i jumped in a couple of updates later).

    Loading times are pretty long and you can tell that some things are maybe not that polished like in some other games - that's why I'll give it only a score of 9 instead of 10.
    But these issues are nothing in comparison how great the game really is.

    A game I really enjoyed, that fits great into a almost perfect line of PS4-exclusives!
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  61. Jun 18, 2019
    9
    Days Gone caught me by surprise. I'm not sure what some of the reviewers were thinking. It has some issues but there's a lot to love here. Personally I enjoyed the story most of all but the gameplay becomes increasingly enjoyable as you make progress. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys narrative driven open world games in the style of red dead 2.

    Cons: Framerate dips sometimes while
    Days Gone caught me by surprise. I'm not sure what some of the reviewers were thinking. It has some issues but there's a lot to love here. Personally I enjoyed the story most of all but the gameplay becomes increasingly enjoyable as you make progress. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys narrative driven open world games in the style of red dead 2.

    Cons:
    Framerate dips sometimes while riding the bike
    a few visual glitches
    slow beginning

    pros:
    great story
    surprisingly well written characters
    excellent voicework and animation
    impressively large horde modes
    bike customization
    upgrade system makes your bike handle so much better and you get some great weapons too.
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  62. Jul 9, 2019
    8
    Days Gone is a fantastic game. If you have ever wondered what its like to play as Daryl from Walking Dead, well your in luck because this is as close as you will get. You start out as a defenseless baby getting mauled by freakers and by the end of the game your a one man army Destroying rippers and freakers no problemo. Taking down a horde of freakers makes you feel like a badass. DGDays Gone is a fantastic game. If you have ever wondered what its like to play as Daryl from Walking Dead, well your in luck because this is as close as you will get. You start out as a defenseless baby getting mauled by freakers and by the end of the game your a one man army Destroying rippers and freakers no problemo. Taking down a horde of freakers makes you feel like a badass. DG has a really well done progression of your abilities and your bike, which makes you feel like your getting stronger. The graphics look amazing and riding around Oregon can be breathtaking. DG suffers from repetitiveness like most open worlds but I did enjoy doing as much as possible. The story was really well done and it made me really care about the characters. The cons of the game are the frame rate issues drop all the time and can get really bad in some spots. The glitches are common even though they can be hilarious at times. Expand
  63. Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Who are those people telling about repetitive missions? Have you even played any Assassins Creed game, Marvel's Spider Man or Just Cause?
    Actually this game is complex and variative. DG is quite certainly viable product with tons of content, long solid story, many memorable characters, great controls, amazing graphics, decent animation and cool soundtrack. All the parts of this game are
    Who are those people telling about repetitive missions? Have you even played any Assassins Creed game, Marvel's Spider Man or Just Cause?
    Actually this game is complex and variative. DG is quite certainly viable product with tons of content, long solid story, many memorable characters, great controls, amazing graphics, decent animation and cool soundtrack. All the parts of this game are well made.
    It was really hard for me to find any big flaws. AI is sometimes feels somewhat dumb, when marauders do not see a body under their feet. But, hey, have you ever saw perfect implementation of AI in an open-world game? Not me.
    Can I reproach the devs of this game of anything else? I do not think so. They did a great job - created a huge beautiful world, filled with tons of freakers, other survivals and animals and wrote a decent plot.
    They did not break a new ground of course. But who said they would? They just created a good game which will keep you busy for many days or even weeks.
    Yes, there were a lot of bugs on release. But devs immediately straightened out and fixed all the game's technical flaws. And now it looks and plays excellent! They keep enhancing and supporting it, unlike many other devs, who do not have any desire to fix what they screwed up (yes, I am talking about Spyro's Reignited Trlogy's frame pacing issue and RDR 2 problem with checkerboarding on PS4 Pro).
    DG works well on Pro. I have not noticed any frame drops or any glitches. Everything in this game works and looks fine.
    So, apart from some minor issues, like black screen, dividing cut-scenes and actual gameplay, or too long initial loading, I can not say anything bad about this game. So it's 9/10 for me. Not a revelation, but definitely not a failure.
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  64. Jan 4, 2020
    9
    Great game with a great atmosphere, don’t listen to critics.

    Playing on a PRO, no fps drops, no glitches and I fking love the progression sistem.
  65. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games this console generation.
    Just amazing!
    Don't trust all these bad press reviews!
  66. Aug 5, 2019
    8
    +story,+idea with open world with bike,+gameplay,+atmosfere.
    -lags on the PS4 slim, -silly AI, - far cry elements,-bugs
  67. Aug 8, 2020
    8
    Juegazo imprescindible si tienes una ps4,, gran historia y una grandisima jugabilidad
  68. Jul 8, 2019
    9
    I'll have to admit this game released a little early, having most of its problems patched up, this game is freaking awesome, Story, Gameplay, World, it's all on point and dam is Deacon a interesting character, I wont give it a 10 cause of RDR2's existense but it's the closest to a similar open world game you'll get

    PS: I'm not saying its the second best Open world out there, it's just
    I'll have to admit this game released a little early, having most of its problems patched up, this game is freaking awesome, Story, Gameplay, World, it's all on point and dam is Deacon a interesting character, I wont give it a 10 cause of RDR2's existense but it's the closest to a similar open world game you'll get

    PS: I'm not saying its the second best Open world out there, it's just that is very similar to RDR's style

    Pros:
    - Gameplay
    - Story
    - Lots of action
    - Sound

    Cons:
    - Frame rate lost
    - No seemless cutscenes, theres even loading times between some
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  69. Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Реально отличный продукт. Игра заслуживает высших похвал благодаря отличным персонажам, графике и душе. Душа у игры есть и очень трудно покидать этот мир. Тот момент, когда критики реально показали свой синдром дауна, а не профессионализм. Всем рекомендую и желаю игре получить статус "Must have" на этом портале!Реально отличный продукт. Игра заслуживает высших похвал благодаря отличным персонажам, графике и душе. Душа у игры есть и очень трудно покидать этот мир. Тот момент, когда критики реально показали свой синдром дауна, а не профессионализм. Всем рекомендую и желаю игре получить статус "Must have" на этом портале!
  70. Aug 10, 2020
    10
    DAYS GONE – a breath of fresh air in its genre. I have long wanted to plunge into the World as the plot of the series the Walking dead
  71. Jul 15, 2019
    9
    Days gone is a blast to play. Tight controls and fun gameplay.

    To me this game is a cross between RDR2 and BoW. It's got the action of RDR2, and the great stealth and clever gameplay of BoW. The controls are just great. The melee combat is crunchy, and the long-distance shooting is good other than occasional glitches. I address 2 reviews here. IGN said the locations are boring.
    Days gone is a blast to play. Tight controls and fun gameplay.

    To me this game is a cross between RDR2 and BoW. It's got the action of RDR2, and the great stealth and clever gameplay of BoW.

    The controls are just great. The melee combat is crunchy, and the long-distance shooting is good other than occasional glitches.

    I address 2 reviews here. IGN said the locations are boring. The locations are fine for a zombie apocalypse, and there is some subtle variety anyway. Gamespot said Deacon is boring because he's selfish and he gets away with it (paraphrase). What's wrong with a selfish character if there are unselfish ones to balance him?

    I can't understand all the bad reviews. RDR2 got rave reviews and that game was garbage. It's no longer possible rely on reviews like the ones I mentioned.
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  72. Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Game of the year 2019! Deep story with awesome graphics and combats! Hordes slayer is most valuable achievement! Craft and different guns provide you possibilities to play in your game as silently assassin or gangster with “Tommy”
  73. Sep 29, 2019
    10
    Good story, beautiful, and good gameplay. Reviewers missed the mark on this one
  74. Jul 13, 2019
    9
    Days gone is an amazing open world game with great graphics and nice bike gameplay which gets better and better as you upgrade your bike the game game has good storyline and allows you to do story missions in any order you want with no restrictions. There are some bugs and glitches throughout my play through of the game but those were fixed very soon as the game got patched. With theDays gone is an amazing open world game with great graphics and nice bike gameplay which gets better and better as you upgrade your bike the game game has good storyline and allows you to do story missions in any order you want with no restrictions. There are some bugs and glitches throughout my play through of the game but those were fixed very soon as the game got patched. With the newest update days gone is a truly amazing open world game which always reminds you to watch your back as this worlds comes for you. Furthermore some mission can be repetitive but still helps you to understand the reason of the zombie outbreak. Finally this game in no less than 8 and the people giving it lower than that are out of their minds. if you have a ps4 give this game a chance it might feel slow in the beginning but as you get 8 or hours into the game you will like it and understand its true elements of survival. Expand
  75. Jul 25, 2019
    10
    I have no idea how it's possible to rate this game less than 9/10. It's an awesome project! It's really Last of Us in open world, plus hordes, plus bike etc. It's more gameplay-oriented than RDR2. Even duplicated side-quests are not very boring because they're fast because of fast travel. You don't need to spend 10 minutes to get to quest location so you spend time only for fights,I have no idea how it's possible to rate this game less than 9/10. It's an awesome project! It's really Last of Us in open world, plus hordes, plus bike etc. It's more gameplay-oriented than RDR2. Even duplicated side-quests are not very boring because they're fast because of fast travel. You don't need to spend 10 minutes to get to quest location so you spend time only for fights, exploration, cut-scenes. Atmosphere is one of the best in games ever. Even in July, when I have +30 °C outdoors and play in the middle of the day I've fully sinked in game's world. For me game is better than latest God of War and Spider-Man. Also it's really big game! Plot is not a new word in genre but it's quite food for a video game.

    It looks there is quite good box office for the game so I hope we'll have Days Gone 2 in a few years on PS5 with much bigger hordes and other new features.

    Bend Studio, you're awesome!

    And of course many thanks to Sony, who approved this game and trusted guys from Oregon!
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  76. Jul 4, 2019
    10
    Critics you screwed up. The game is great. Feminists stay away from the game.
  77. Aug 6, 2020
    8
    There are no words except one: WOW!.
    This game is addictive and also very exciting the characters are well done, the story is interesting, the graphics are not beautiful but it doesn't matter.
    If you are curious and you want a new game to try I recommend you Days Gone.
  78. Jun 21, 2019
    9
    Game chugs some, and you can argue the mechanics have been done before but I loved the characters, story and the tension that this game constantly kept me in. I’m about to 100% the game because I can’t get enough. This coming from a person who loved Red Dead 2 and God of War but never finished them because I lost interest.
  79. Jun 28, 2019
    8
    Have bugs but , this game is awesome , good story , good Gameplay , ready for Days gone 2
  80. Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Gioco con difetti evidenti, ma nello stesso tempo riesce ad offrire un'ottima scrittura della storia con regia mediocre e un gameplay dinamico e accattivante.
  81. Jul 3, 2019
    8
    Great game if you have Internet and are able to update. If not i cant recomend it.
  82. Aug 20, 2020
    9
    Days Gone Review: 8.5/10
    Bend Studio crafted a beautiful and very detailed open world that went a little bit too ambitious for their capabilities.
    Deacon St. John is a character full of personality and a very human one: with a hard past, lots of friends and a passionate love. The game delivers hard challenges in Oregon thanks to the presence of infected people and motivated by a story
    Days Gone Review: 8.5/10
    Bend Studio crafted a beautiful and very detailed open world that went a little bit too ambitious for their capabilities.
    Deacon St. John is a character full of personality and a very human one: with a hard past, lots of friends and a passionate love.
    The game delivers hard challenges in Oregon thanks to the presence of infected people and motivated by a story that keeps you engaged from beginning to end.
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  83. Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Great game ( graphics + game play + story ) hope you make part 2. Thank you for your beautiful game
  84. Jul 23, 2019
    9
    El juego en sí es un gran juego, tendrá sus leves fallos (según opinión) pero es un gran juego y una historia bastante buena, que a mi me a encantado, es el primer juego en mundo abierto que he disfrutado de verdad y lo mejor son las hordas, en algunos momentos sientes terror de verdad. Es un juego muy recomendado.
  85. Sep 1, 2019
    10
    . Nível de detalhes impressionantes
    . Experiência marcante
    . Gráficos lindos
    . Contras : Alguns bugs ainda e um pouco longo
    Apesar das críticas negativas quanto aos bugs e performance, o jogo melhorou muito após os updates.
    Parabéns a Bend Stutio e que venha Days gone 2 para o choro dos caixistas.
  86. Aug 6, 2020
    10
    What a gameplay this game was fun through story or gun play it was really special
  87. Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Days Gone a me è piaciuto molto, la prima cosa che colpisce è la grafica molto ben fatta, con i modelli dei protagonisti credibili e cura nei dettagli. Anche il gameplay e la storia fatti bene. Ci sono molti colpi di scena ed è carina anche la gestione della moto e dei campi. Consigliato!
  88. Jun 14, 2019
    8
    Never had too many bug issues myself early on, current state is fine though (outside of some slightly jarring yelling and conversations). Thoroughly enjoyed this game, in the beginning I was having fun and the deeper i got the more i was hooked. At some point it just keeps getting better. Great job Sony Bend on the first big console exclusive!
  89. Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Yeah is not perfect but the story is really good and the gameplay is not very original but It works really well
  90. Jun 16, 2019
    8
    Overall I really enjoyed my experience with days gone and while there are some things I didn't like (mainly the nero missions but thats really it) It's not a perfect game but it's a must play if you have a ps4 8.5/10
  91. Jun 16, 2019
    8
    Felt like I got my moneys worth with this game. Very playable with plenty of explosions and likeable characters. You have to play if you like open world shooters
  92. Jun 16, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Days Gone is something of a spectacle. With an open world at the precipice of a “freaker” apocalypse, you step into the shoes of Deacon St. John, nomad biker turned “drifter.” At first, he seems one-sided and uninteresting. However, over the course of the 40+ hour campaign, ad character focuses shift, you’ll understand Deacon’s pathology and come to appreciate the satisfying world that is Days Gone. However, I recommend getting every new update, the game at launch is super buggy but I believe that the story work and satisfying gameplay are worth it. Expand
  93. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Almost didn't purchase this amazing game because of some pretty horrible reviews across the board or at best it was mediocre. I know I know, I should have learned my lesson and never go to the so called "professional" gaming websites that gives honest and accurate reviews. But this game is just amazing ! It just pisses me off that this one almost slipped through the radar because of myAlmost didn't purchase this amazing game because of some pretty horrible reviews across the board or at best it was mediocre. I know I know, I should have learned my lesson and never go to the so called "professional" gaming websites that gives honest and accurate reviews. But this game is just amazing ! It just pisses me off that this one almost slipped through the radar because of my stupidity of looking at IGN and Gamespot reviews but better late than never. Expand
  94. Jun 16, 2019
    10
    So good game ! So good time ! Many pleasure, and please don't listen the presse !
  95. Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't understand all the bad reviews. It had some bugs and glitches when I was playing through the story, but they were minor. Great story, good graphics, the game in general is great. Expand
  96. Jun 17, 2019
    9
    Open world games have the challenge of balancing story telling with the inherent non sequential nature of the format. This game has done both well and has rapidly become one of my favorite open world games. Yes occasionally there are bugs but none are game breaking and the challenge of the wandering hordes is amazing. It is a great game, filled with stunning scenery and a compellingOpen world games have the challenge of balancing story telling with the inherent non sequential nature of the format. This game has done both well and has rapidly become one of my favorite open world games. Yes occasionally there are bugs but none are game breaking and the challenge of the wandering hordes is amazing. It is a great game, filled with stunning scenery and a compelling story. I hope Sony bend lets us revisit this world again. Expand
  97. Jun 17, 2019
    9
    This is the first game I've ever taken the time to review.

    My reasoning behind this is because it deserves better than it got and I'm glad the user base is giving it a better score than the main reviewers. This was a masterfully put together game and if it had a couple less bugs I would have rated it a 10/10. The pros: A compelling story with characters you care about. Immersive
    This is the first game I've ever taken the time to review.

    My reasoning behind this is because it deserves better than it got and I'm glad the user base is giving it a better score than the main reviewers.

    This was a masterfully put together game and if it had a couple less bugs I would have rated it a 10/10.

    The pros:
    A compelling story with characters you care about.
    Immersive world that draws you in and wanting to learn more about it.
    A complete game you don't need to buy add ons in order to complete it.
    I do not want to add any spoilers so I wont however each time I thought I was near the end of the game, let's just say I wasn't.

    The cons:
    Buggy at times - There are occasional bugs that make you redo quests for it to count or go off to another area so the triggers reset and spawn properly.
    Different experience depending on which version of the playstation you own, it's an intense game more designed for the pro and it can experience frame loss pretty badly on the standard version

    Other than those 2 cons this is the first game of this size and scope that has caused me to stay compelled to continue playing it through to the end. I've also never posted an online review before, however i really wanted to let people know that as a father of four that doesn't have much opportunity to dedicate my time to some games I love anymore, this was a game that made me find that time. I even bought god of war and spiderman after playing it and instead of starting a game of those after I beat it I started a new game on Survival mode because that was released XD.

    Hope this helps anyone that was on the fence about giving it a chance.
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  98. Jun 18, 2019
    9
    Its a very good game they have bugs but the history its so good...................
  99. Jun 18, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing loved it . I got hooked as soon as I started playing ign can suck my dick . Me and my cousin per order it and canceled because of ign review. I'm upset now that I did that i brought it during days of plays event that playstation did thinking i wasted $40 I waited 3 day to play it brought wwz that was a mistake but days of gone glade I brought it this game did meThis game is amazing loved it . I got hooked as soon as I started playing ign can suck my dick . Me and my cousin per order it and canceled because of ign review. I'm upset now that I did that i brought it during days of plays event that playstation did thinking i wasted $40 I waited 3 day to play it brought wwz that was a mistake but days of gone glade I brought it this game did me right they only need to fix 1 or 2 things but worth the buy Expand
  100. Jun 18, 2019
    9
    A really good game worth playing. Days Gone has a lot of problems, mostly technical ones, but the story and the atmosphere pays off everything. 910
Metascore
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 109
  2. Negative: 4 out of 109
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jun 26, 2019
    87
    Bend Studio made a great game with a rich, believable and captivating story. They’ve also resisted the lure of trends: there’s no multiplayer, no lootboxes, no “game as a service” plans – just a very solid (and finite) singleplayer experience. That makes it a rare gem these days, maybe one of the last of its kind. [Issue#238, p.42]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 31, 2019
    60
    At the beginning of the game you’ll feel like you've already played this game... then it will let you go for a while only to return with reinforcements (and lots of bugs). However, Days Gone has a couple of pleasant moments, that can't be denied. [Issue#295]
  3. May 30, 2019
    75
    I expect and hope for a sequel. Just know that going into this game that there is a lot of tedious nonsense to pad out a really good game to make it feel more worth every dollar, much to its detriment. I want to give this game a better score because the best moments are so good, but the large portion of this game is so bloody tiring that I just can’t.