Days Gone

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10763 Ratings

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  1. Steppenwccr
    May 29, 2019
    9
    Initially I felt like the game was good but lacking some fun factor. I never came across any significant bugs. It doesn’t have a RDR2 level of polish, but it is still well above average in this regard and patches have made it better and better. But still - initially I felt like the reviews made sense. I didn’t like how the game forced you to slow down so much for some story elements toInitially I felt like the game was good but lacking some fun factor. I never came across any significant bugs. It doesn’t have a RDR2 level of polish, but it is still well above average in this regard and patches have made it better and better. But still - initially I felt like the reviews made sense. I didn’t like how the game forced you to slow down so much for some story elements to play out.

    Then I kept playing and I have to say the story actually started to hook me. The overall arc and many of the sub stories actually end up being very good. I now appreciate the game making me pay closer attention to a lot of the character development and forcing me to slow down. That’s not to say it was perfectly designed, but I get it.

    I would say the game is probably an 8.8 or something around there. I feel like many lower scores just didn’t give the game the time it deserves.    … Expand
  2. ShadedBD
    May 7, 2019
    9
    Great game. Very immersive and heartfelt story. Bike riding is fun. AMAZING snow and rain effects. Long game. **** reviewers and critics didn't even play the game before posting the review. I'm glad I bought this game.
  3. heyace
    May 25, 2019
    9
    Almost didn't buy because of the mixed professional reviews, although I was intrigued by it and had been for months. Glad I found the user reviews, who correctly informed me that the game was better than the pro reviews indicated. It's a solid 8.5 to 9, and if you like Far Cry, RDR, AC, you'll likely enjoy this one.

    After playing through 75% of the game, I've re-read some of the reviews    Almost didn't buy because of the mixed professional reviews, although I was intrigued by it and had been for months. Glad I found the user reviews, who correctly informed me that the game was better than the pro reviews indicated. It's a solid 8.5 to 9, and if you like Far Cry, RDR, AC, you'll likely enjoy this one.

    After playing through 75% of the game, I've re-read some of the reviews that initially put me off, just to see if I could figure out the disconnect.

    Gamespot gave it a 5/10. IGN gave it 6.5 of 10. Most of the complaints they had about the game were, interestingly, completely true! What they considered complaints, however, weren't always problems. Technical complaints (bugs, glitches) definitely were problems for some people. Aside from that, though, they identified things in the game that were repetitive or seemingly disjointed, and they weighted these problems more heavily over the aspects that made it fun to play. The game is a blast in a lot of ways. Yeah, it's got a weird moment or two where you think, "Why did they do that?" but it's hardly worth penalizing the game's score over. I know there's always the subjective nature of how people interpret art, but usually, game sites make their bread and butter by being generally correct in a review. In this case, there's a big disconnect between the game's details and the overall experience of playing it (which should be reflected in the final rating.) This is NOT a 5 or a 6.5 game. It's fun and enjoyable and feels like an 8.5-9 game.

    Some people have criticized the acting. The acting is stellar and part of why I enjoyed playing it so much...it was surprisingly varied and different from other games. It's not the actor's fault that Deacon is yelling at times when others aren't; that's the fault of the direction or the people who instructed the actor to shout to overcome motorcycle noise, when it wasn't necessary...and the fault of QC for not correcting things like this before release. However, it's hardly worth deducting a point from the score.

    Some people have had technical issues. Those are the most damning critiques, I think. I haven't had a single problem other than rare frame rate drops while bike riding in the southern regions, but I hear a few horror stories from other people. That's a problem. Supposedly the patches (1.09 as of this writing) have fixed most of them, but the game shouldn't have been released until it was more polished. This was a fair criticism in the pro reviews.

    Frankly, the most irritating thing about this game is using the square button to pick up an enemy's dropped weapon when what I want to do is loot. Far Cry does this, too, and it's always been irritating. Making a weapon swap should NOT be the same button as looting, ever!

    The game, for the most part, has been exhilarating and fun. Scary as hell in some places. Funny and touching in others. I don't care for forced stealth missions (as the IGN review correctly critiqued) and I think they could have eased me into how to fight a horde a little better than how a particular story mission tries to do it, but again, these things are not worth shedding a point over. It's still an 8.5-9 game. Gamespot complains about going on a hunting mission. So what? You can keep hunting if you want. Should it have come earlier in the game? OK. Lose a point over it? No way.

    Glad I ignored the pro reviews on this one. Every game is a "to each their own" like of thing, but as someone who enjoys open-world games and the likes of Far Cry, AC, RDR, Fallout, etc., this game totally rocks and has been a lot of fun, and I'm glad I took the risk and bought it. Definitely looking forward to replays.    … Expand
  4. s1bryant019
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    I am astounded at the amount of backlash this game has gotten from reviewers. I won't go into Xbox vs. PS4 but have played about 40 hrs. and have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Oregon wilderness with Deacon. The lush lived in, but still, secluded world compliments the idea of an Oregon based biker fighting for survival.

    Pros • Solid gameplay • Good narrative • Horde battles are    I am astounded at the amount of backlash this game has gotten from reviewers. I won't go into Xbox vs. PS4 but have played about 40 hrs. and have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Oregon wilderness with Deacon. The lush lived in, but still, secluded world compliments the idea of an Oregon based biker fighting for survival.

    Pros
    • Solid gameplay
    • Good narrative
    • Horde battles are very intense
    • Bike traversal is satisfying
    • Likable characters
    • Freedom for players to play how they want (Stealth v. Loud)
    • A unique setting in Oregon

    Cons
    • Audio hiccups and bugs that cut out ambient noise
    • Limited gun selection
    • Repetitive side missions

    Overall this game is a solid 8.5 but rounded it up to a nine because I liked my time in this world so much. In a game atmosphere where zombies are not a threat, its is nice to see a game where they can destroy you in seconds if you are not careful.    … Expand
  5. uaandrei
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    I really loved the game and enjoyed playing it a lot. it's really nice how they managed to balance the difficulty, the grinding, the combat and the story to make for a really nice experience. it's one of the few games that i played in which the gathering aspect is so well thought and stays relevant the entire time. the game allows you to set your own pace, you can choose to go all-in yoloI really loved the game and enjoyed playing it a lot. it's really nice how they managed to balance the difficulty, the grinding, the combat and the story to make for a really nice experience. it's one of the few games that i played in which the gathering aspect is so well thought and stays relevant the entire time. the game allows you to set your own pace, you can choose to go all-in yolo combat mode or go for a more tactical approach. the only thing i can complain about are the annoying loading screens between sequences. RECOMMEND!

    PS: 10/10 music, don't miss out on the mini concerts from the camp ;)    … Expand
  6. 4th_And_Drunk
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game and overall quality gaming experience. Story was exceptional.
  7. Demeter_Kornel
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    What the hell? This is awesome! The story is very emotional and smart, the characters are likeable, the maneuvrability is awesome. I can't say any bad.
  8. Gaudia
    May 27, 2019
    9
    Superb open world adventure with a great story and likeable characters. This is huge fun and reminds me of the 'best bits' of other games on a similar theme. Buy this game and you won't regret it (but log out of the game once you've finished a session, don't put it on rest. This seems to cause frame-rate problems for some people).
  9. Souls-Lurk
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Such an underrated game amongst the Game Journalist fraternity. As a result I almost didn't play it. Its not that I put a particularly large amount of faith in what they have to say but I have such a large backlog that it can sway my opinion.

    I'm glad that it didn't though. Days Gone may not 'quite' have the blockbuster production values of H:ZD or GoW (or Uncharted, TLoU or GoT) but it    Such an underrated game amongst the Game Journalist fraternity. As a result I almost didn't play it. Its not that I put a particularly large amount of faith in what they have to say but I have such a large backlog that it can sway my opinion.

    I'm glad that it didn't though. Days Gone may not 'quite' have the blockbuster production values of H:ZD or GoW (or Uncharted, TLoU or GoT) but it certainly has heart. The story starts off fairly rudimentary but becomes very good by the end... and for all the nonsense spouted about 'yet another gruff white male protagonist, Deacon Saint John (as well as his friend Boozer) is one of the most likeable characters of this generation by the time you complete the game.

    The gameplay, particularly the gun-play got some stick during the reviews but its down to it being an upgradeable skill. By the time you have taken your gun based skills through the skill tree, the gun-play is as good as any third-person open world shooter.

    The graphics, in much the same way as my earlier point around production values are a little rougher around the edges than what we have come to expect from most PS4 exclusives but there are still plenty of occasions where the game looks absolutely stunning. The music is fantastic also, with a chilled out, soft rock vibe that fits perfectly between the biker protagonists and the Pacific North-West.

    I also really appreciated the germane looting format. There aren't any 'chests' or the like but if you need specific items, you have to look where said items would be most likely in the real world e.g. if you need ammo or guns, search a police car. If you need medical supplies, you should search an ambulance etc. Even things like alarm clocks (used for certain explosives) will generally be on the bed-side table of an abandoned/burned out home. It sounds a little thing but it adds a considerable amount of depth to the game world and immersion.

    Finally, the Hordes are fantastic. You shouldn't really be attempting them until endgame, as the skills and equipment that you will have by that point are needed to secure victory but the facet of the game is the absolute stand-out usp. There are plenty of them too. I probably took down four or five during the campaign but to get the Platinum, I must have taken down another fifteen or twenty. Some absolutely glorious end game content, up there with the best end-game content of any open-world game in my opinion.

    If you let the terrible reviews put you off, I'd suggest you reconsider. Fantastic game and hopefully Sony Bend are hard at work on the sequel as I write this.    … Expand
  10. Ruzaky
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    Better then most of zombie trash games out there.
    Actually really great game.
  11. ThBBoy
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Una de las mayores sorpresas de esta generación. Lo jugué a las pocas semanas de su lanzamiento tras ver las buenas críticas por parte de los usuarios, ya que soy un gran fan de esta temática. No tenía grandes expectativas con este juego y acabo siendo uno de los mundos abiertos que más me han gustado de la generación. El diseño del mundo y la ambientación en general es buenísima, laUna de las mayores sorpresas de esta generación. Lo jugué a las pocas semanas de su lanzamiento tras ver las buenas críticas por parte de los usuarios, ya que soy un gran fan de esta temática. No tenía grandes expectativas con este juego y acabo siendo uno de los mundos abiertos que más me han gustado de la generación. El diseño del mundo y la ambientación en general es buenísima, la historia principal está muy bien llevada, con algunos giros muy interesantes y el gunplay es muy divertido, especialmente cuando eliminas hordas.
    Es cierto que a nivel técnico podría estar más pulido, pero no empaña para nada la experiencia de juego.    … Expand
  12. Gavrielix
    Jun 4, 2019
    9
    Around 50 hours in this game. Now still busy in southern area of map. Seriously this game deserves better rating, good voice acting and storyline between Deacon and Sarah. Graphic is impressive. Minus points about this game are only technical issues such as lagging issue, graphic glitch. They can be fixed with further patches.
  13. gothic33
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Игра отличная,красивая графика,музыка,приятная стрельба.Омрачает только постоянные загрузки
  14. Stasymba
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Игра приятно удивила, ожидал гораздо более худшую игру. Увлекательный геймплей, интересный сюжет и небанальные персонажи - это то, что отличает эту игру. Однозначно советую.
  15. petrovich_zfx
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Days Gone is a proof that major game press and blogers has lost its professionalism. It is a fun, atmospheric and emotional game with its own face with some unique features. Great voice casting, interesting characters, solid mechanics and creepy enemies. Game has it soul. It may have a lack of graphical extravaganza, unexplainable fading between missions and cutscenes, some texture popupsDays Gone is a proof that major game press and blogers has lost its professionalism. It is a fun, atmospheric and emotional game with its own face with some unique features. Great voice casting, interesting characters, solid mechanics and creepy enemies. Game has it soul. It may have a lack of graphical extravaganza, unexplainable fading between missions and cutscenes, some texture popups and a few bugs. But for $60 you gain big game, with rixh world full of characters, interesting story, great moments, terrific zombie fights and no lootboxes or microtransactions. Game is worth its monney.… Expand
  16. BingTheChandler
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    The game's story is not unique, nor is its gameplay or setting. It doesn't introduce new mechanics, instead it builds on mechanics from other games.

    And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that! Not every game needs to be revolutionary. The game is a blast to play, the upgrades are meaningful (both character and bike), characters are likeable, scenarios and graphics are great.    The game's story is not unique, nor is its gameplay or setting. It doesn't introduce new mechanics, instead it builds on mechanics from other games.

    And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that! Not every game needs to be revolutionary.

    The game is a blast to play, the upgrades are meaningful (both character and bike), characters are likeable, scenarios and graphics are great.

    If you are into open-world and/or survival games you will very likely enjoy it.    … Expand
  17. adik283
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    очень приятно был удивлен этой игрой. я играл когда уже игру починили патчами и никаких багов не встретил. Это крепкий боевик, который держит тебя до финала
  18. AmericanTomCruz
    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.
  19. Spenok
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    Day's Gone is a game that has gotten a **** end of the stick from reviewers, and I can't fathom why. It may not be revolutionary or innovative (except for maybe the hoards), but it ticks every open world box and does each very well. The game is gorgeous, and the Photomode only accentuates that.

    The characters are likable, the voice acting is good, the combat is solid and tense, and the    Day's Gone is a game that has gotten a **** end of the stick from reviewers, and I can't fathom why. It may not be revolutionary or innovative (except for maybe the hoards), but it ticks every open world box and does each very well. The game is gorgeous, and the Photomode only accentuates that.

    The characters are likable, the voice acting is good, the combat is solid and tense, and the gameplay overall is just downright fun. It's not perfect, but it's an awesome game.    … Expand
  20. xDexter89
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    I normally don't review anything. But because this game has gotten alot of lower scores on the internet i will because i think they are injust. I've played Days Gone for about 5 hours to start with. I think this game is really great. I don't experience any of the bugs and problems reviewers give low scores for, not 1 to be honest. I play enhanced on a ps4 pro. I like the cutscenes and theI normally don't review anything. But because this game has gotten alot of lower scores on the internet i will because i think they are injust. I've played Days Gone for about 5 hours to start with. I think this game is really great. I don't experience any of the bugs and problems reviewers give low scores for, not 1 to be honest. I play enhanced on a ps4 pro. I like the cutscenes and the story they are telling and the quality is very good. There is alot of dept in Days Gone for gameplay, skills, gear and such. I normally like to rush in games but in this game i like to play very stealthy most of the times and slow. I think it's great and for me it's a 9. In the end it's something i daily want to do and play and i enjoy every minute of it. Mostly when i think i've played enough i can't stop right away because it's alot of fun. Great Game… Expand
  21. Daniel0809
    May 21, 2019
    9
    This is one of my favorite games ive ever played and would recommend it to anyone. Its up there with Uncharted, last of us, horizon zero dawn & infamous in my opinion! Yes it has bugs and glitches but i still love it.
  22. PerceptiveMonk
    May 7, 2019
    9
    What an amazing game! Truly cannot understand a rating of 72. It makes no sense to me. Great story, great acting, good leveling and a few unique systems. It’s hard not to compare this to post apocalyptic zombie version of Red Dead Redemption 2. Motorcycles instead of horses - really great!

    One small tip, it feels a little less sluggish with the camera sensitivity turned to 8.
  23. Od3llsBr3w
    Jul 10, 2019
    9
    Despite hardware limitations of ps4 pro this game is badass well worth it. Helluva lot longer than I thought it was gonna be. Visual and gameplay glitches can be annoying. Loadtimes.... But then again I mainly play pc and only ps4 for exclusives. Worth the buy! Trust me. These game critics were way off on this game
  24. phosgene
    Aug 25, 2019
    9
    Absolutely fell in love with this game! Fantastic characters, gripping story and insanely atmospheric open world. And the technical aspect, my God... It honestly looks like a native 4k game - paired with hdr on an OLED TV is just m-i-n-d-b-l-o-w-i-n-g. Animation, especially facial expression is just state of the art stuff. This is MUST PLAY for every PS4 owner! Giving it a 9/10 due toAbsolutely fell in love with this game! Fantastic characters, gripping story and insanely atmospheric open world. And the technical aspect, my God... It honestly looks like a native 4k game - paired with hdr on an OLED TV is just m-i-n-d-b-l-o-w-i-n-g. Animation, especially facial expression is just state of the art stuff. This is MUST PLAY for every PS4 owner! Giving it a 9/10 due to some minor glitches that were prevailing throughout the game e.g. opening a hood of a car just to find another hood underneath ;D… Expand
  25. MTurnerFilms
    May 7, 2019
    9
    Atmosphere and Story shine in a beautiful game. The Freakers aren’t typical Zombies as many will say they are. There are surprises in how they work and and think that I found refreshing.

    The Bike can’t be downplayed in terms of how it shapes the game in a different light than any other post apocalyptic game. It becomes a companion and base all in one. Graphically the world is    Atmosphere and Story shine in a beautiful game. The Freakers aren’t typical Zombies as many will say they are. There are surprises in how they work and and think that I found refreshing.

    The Bike can’t be downplayed in terms of how it shapes the game in a different light than any other post apocalyptic game. It becomes a companion and base all in one.

    Graphically the world is gorgeous. While some performance issues steal a bit of what can be admired. Patches have helped those issues and Bend Studio is commuted to further improving them, along with adding free content drops.    … Expand
  26. mlevyholden
    Jan 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played MGSV which had almost universal acclaim, and I can honestly say that Days Gone is better, the missions are more varied, you feel that you are moving forward and the story is nicely paced... I really don’t understand the negative reviews. If you like open world games this is one of the better ones, if you like single player third person games with a strong narrative this is also one of the better ones.. It is a great and fun game. I stayed away a long time from this game mainly because of the negative reviews don’t make the same mistake… Expand
  27. steba73
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Incredible atmosphere. This game is The last of us, but in a open world. The game isn't perfect, but really good to play. Enjoy and buy it.
  28. alexmann1
    May 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    -The gunplay is punchy and satisfying
    -The melee combat is more enjoyable than expected
    -The bike riding handles great and feels great
    -The world is big and beautiful
    -The story is good
    -The main character is actually fantastic. Engrossing and complex- i really liked this performance
    -The supporting cast is strong and varied
    -Some of the activities are really cool. The hordes are exciting, thrilling, and satisfying to defeat
    -Serviceable progression system
    -NO LOOT BOXES, NO MICRO TRANSACTIONS

    Cons
    -It's design is uninspired. You've played this game before. A big open world with side activities, friendly towns that serve as hubs, basic progression systems, and a mix of stealth and combat.
    -It's got some bad voice acting
    -Some activities get repetitive
    -While punchy and satisfying the gunplay is outdated. Reminds me of mass effect 1
    -Crafting is really basic
    -The loot is... limited. There are maybe 8 items you pick up and combine for tools like molotovs, health kits, ect...
    -The selection of guns could be better. There are a decent number but not enough to make it a positive

    Overall: Day's gone is a game you have played before. Everything in this game has been done and done again. Not only is it's overall structure commonplace in this industry- but the fact it's a zombie game is itself very common. Yet at the same time it is a breath of fresh air. It isn't trying to jam you with loot boxes, and it isn't trying to break new ground. It is a game that takes common mechanics and mixes them together to make a good single player game. While it may be unoriginal and repetitive the simple fact of the matter is this- I had fun. I enjoyed playing this game and I feel the my dollar to fun ratio was good and maybe even great. I can say with certainty that it is a great game.    … Expand
  29. Ra_GiB
    May 2, 2019
    9
    This game is better than I expected. I saw many demo game-play video with full of buggy but I never saw those bug when I actually play the game.

    I'm inspired by the bike physic. It is very realistic, especially when driving under rain. It will be very hard to control your bike.

    Overall, it game is not the best but above average.
  30. gloken40k
    May 30, 2019
    9
    I've put about 110 hours into Days Gone, have completed the main story, and am now in the process of cleaning up everything I missed. Out of the 110 hours I played, with each play session being at least an hour long, I experienced one single game freeze, and no other bugs of any kind.

    The game is extremely immersive. You start out basically riding a motorcycle, through the woods of    I've put about 110 hours into Days Gone, have completed the main story, and am now in the process of cleaning up everything I missed. Out of the 110 hours I played, with each play session being at least an hour long, I experienced one single game freeze, and no other bugs of any kind.

    The game is extremely immersive. You start out basically riding a motorcycle, through the woods of Oregon, at night, with infected freaks, marauders, squatters, and a whole host of other murderous lunatics trying to murder you at every step. The environment is extremely hostile, and fighting some of the enemies will get your blood really pumping.

    The visuals are wonderful. The audio is outstanding. The creativity behind this game is unexpectedly astounding. I'm more than happy that I purchased this game day 1. I'm looking forward to hitting 100% within the next week or so.    … Expand
  31. Anar-9999
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Very good game, beautiful graphics for which a special thank you to SIE Bend Studio and an interesting gameplay but it is a pity that there are bugs I hope they quickly fix
  32. Eaknutson
    May 1, 2019
    9
    Video game ‘journalists’ continue to fail at their jobs. I usually only take the time to give a negative review to games, but after getting Days Gone and seeing how many things the game does not only right, but fantastically right, and seeing the hacks who clearly didn’t finish the game or are not experienced enough in the field they pretend to be knowledgeable in.

    The games biggest    Video game ‘journalists’ continue to fail at their jobs. I usually only take the time to give a negative review to games, but after getting Days Gone and seeing how many things the game does not only right, but fantastically right, and seeing the hacks who clearly didn’t finish the game or are not experienced enough in the field they pretend to be knowledgeable in.

    The games biggest problems are minor system issues (on base PS4), and the games chosen genre. Honestly, the idea of another zombie game put me off this title initially more than anything.

    But the games positives are legion. The way the story unfolds so you’re not left with the typical open world dissonance of having a goal your character NEEDS to accomplished while constantly doing smaller tasks. Traveling is fun and easy. Locations are varied and typically rewarding to explore. I could go on and on, but this is a meta critic review so I’m gonna keep it simple.

    The acting and writing might be the most organic and believable I’ve ever seen in a game. Especially the actor for Deacon. It’s the best acting I’ve ever seen in a game. Hands down. Microexpressions that you can read and understand, dialogue and actions that stay consistent with the character, I could go on and on. He’s done an amazing job as have the people animating him.

    This game is easily a 9. Probably even a bit higher, but certainly not deserving of the low scores the pedantic hacks who make-up the ‘games journalism’ industry have given it. Give it a rent if you’re on the fence, but you will not regret buying it.

    No microtransactions, no season pass, just a great, sometimes ground-breaking game that I hope sells gangbusters but God knows it deserves it.    … Expand
  33. k3llist
    May 11, 2019
    9
    This is a very big game a very inexperienced studio that deserves attention. Thank them for this great trip.
  34. ColeT2014
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is NOWHERE near as bad as these so-called "professional reviewers" are saying.
    IGN actually dropped points because the game has slow-mo shooting. If this was a COD game it'd be praised for "innovation".
    Anyway, this game for me has been a great ride, sure there are bugs, a few fps drops, some pop in and it doesn't innovate the open world formula in any way, but the moment to moment gameplay is fun, the combat is punchy and the story is great.
    There was one moment in the game where you visit your wife's "grave" stone. It does a ton of flashback cutscenes that fade in and out very awkwardly as though there was supposed to be gameplay moments in-between, I think that the opening of the game should have been these cinematics, mixed with gameplay introducing you to stealth when getting behind the man with the gun (who is panicked and thinks you killed HIS wife), moving through the burning streets protecting your wife from rioters and early-freakers. Then transition into the opening bike driving act, then you would have been up to speed with on-foot mechanics simultaneously. while establishing a bigger bond with your wife.
    Also a tiny nitpick. not much of a con at all, doesn't affect the score: But I would have loved if Deacon had like a mixtape playlist that you can listen to while driving around similar to Star-Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy but Rock Biker music from the days before the apocalypse, with great licensed music. Again, no big deal, would've been cool and fitting though haha.
    Great experience all around for me. Don't listen to those big reviewers, form your own opinion.    … Expand
  35. kensin1246
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    DAYS GONE- 호불호가 극명하게 갈립니다 그래픽과 음악은 훌륭합니다. 부드러운 애니메이션과 아름다운 분위기는 기괴한 좀비 세계를 현실로 만듭니다. 스토리 텔링은 단순하고 알기 쉽습니다.
  36. rizkgamer
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    The world of days gone is huge, and impressive and it well reflects the apocalyptic world. I love the story, but less the acting.Riding the bike is so enjoyable, although it get a bit boring sometimes. their a big variety of enemies, but they are not so difficult to kill. It is full of cut scenes which makes you feel like you are watching a movie.
    Over all great game to try!!
  37. ManLikeYe
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Days Gone is an masterpiece of a game made by the talented crew at Bend Studios. Looking out on the vast landscape of the Oregon woods with the snow falling down all around me and hearing the eerie music and soundscape of the world of this game, you could seriously not tell this was a debut AAA game from Bend.

    The story follows Deacon St John (played by the excellent Sam Witwer) looking    Days Gone is an masterpiece of a game made by the talented crew at Bend Studios. Looking out on the vast landscape of the Oregon woods with the snow falling down all around me and hearing the eerie music and soundscape of the world of this game, you could seriously not tell this was a debut AAA game from Bend.

    The story follows Deacon St John (played by the excellent Sam Witwer) looking for clues relating to his beloved wife, all while trying to survive the harsh world around him and protecting all those close to him. The story was a surprising positive as I walked into Days Gone expecting a mediocre tale, to be welcomed by a lavish multi threaded story of the highest calibre, supported by excellent voice acting and mo-cap work by the team which makes everything feel real.

    I have seen a lot of reviews comment on the repetitive nature of the missions and whilst I can say there were not as much of a variety as I would have liked, they were a solid selection and no different from titles such as Spider Man with a core number of activities you do whilst working through the 30-40 hour story. I have enjoyed every mission of the game so far in the almost 10 hours I have played with the story and game-play mechanics keeping me engorged with the world of Days Gone.

    During the game you will clear out camps and Freaker nests as-well as other mission types intertwined with story missions with set pieces and a more narrative direction as well as side quests. This is a game anyone can pick up and enjoy, with good enough gun controls and a decent handling of Deacon's trusty bike.

    The Freaker hordes although not being featured as much as I would have expected are a worthy inclusion and a technical marvel by John Garvin and his team of wonderful designers. I have never felt so tense when having a horde ranging from 150-500 in size all screaming and chasing me, with little ammo and having to use the world around me to pick them off.

    Days Gone makes you creative and get to grips with not just going in guns blazing every encounter, you will want to use stealth to your advantage as well as melee weapons and throwables to help you out when under pressure from enemy attacks.

    You can tell this game was made with passion from everyone involved and I hope the harsh critics reviews do not deter Bend from making more wonderful titles as they can only go up from here. This game is a must buy for any fan of the genre and is worthy of being part of Sony's exclusive collection.    … Expand
  38. CJD48
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By no means is this the best game created, but it still is very enjoyable. I started out as an Xbox fanboy, but last year I bought a PS4 due to wanting more games and better exclusives, and I still don't regret my decision to switch sides, this is just another game that Sony made that makes me want to stick with the consol. I understand the complaints about the gameplay and the missions, but to me the game is till highly entertaining and defiantly worth a buy.… Expand
  39. Colle
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    I am now 30 hours into the game and I have to say, this is the best ps4 exclusive after TLoU, God of War and HZD IMHO. Days Gone has everything you expect from a post apocalyptic open world game. Official reviews critic that e.g. characters have no depth is simply straight up wrong. Also the game is everything else but repetitive. Every story mission is something completely new andI am now 30 hours into the game and I have to say, this is the best ps4 exclusive after TLoU, God of War and HZD IMHO. Days Gone has everything you expect from a post apocalyptic open world game. Official reviews critic that e.g. characters have no depth is simply straight up wrong. Also the game is everything else but repetitive. Every story mission is something completely new and refreshing. The jobs/errands you have to do for the camps are for a big part similiar (kill a bad guy, confirm his kill basically) yes, but that makes sense since you gotta do the dirty work for the camps to earn money, so I see no problem with that in this context.
    Following is a list of things that prevent this game of being perfect:
    - shooting when your are not in the "focus-mode" feels kinda weird and even with all skills that improve aim and such it's still not the best.
    - human AI is bad. Not just the enemies, but also when you have a companion in the battle
    - there are random encounters in the world. When you have one where you have to save hostages, the hostages are the same NPC every. single. time. You also see this particular npc a lot wandering in the camps.
    - dialogue and sub titles are sometimes asynchronous
    - black screens and loading screens for 1-3 seconds between cutscences and gameplay sections can destroy immersion
    - minor technical issues (although they are already adressed by the devs)    … Expand
  40. Richard1988
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Good story, narrative, graphics, environment. But artificial intelligence of the game could be better
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  41. Hardsmoker
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Just registered for write review about the Days Gone.
    I've played game few hours and it's really great game - interesting story in the zombie setting with post world atmosphere. May be a little bit lazy bike physic in my opinion.

    Don't listen haters, real score for the game is 9 out of 10 for all peoples who like zombie action games.
  42. Aperi
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Just a very good game.I just hope bugs and frame rate issues gets patched asap
  43. PupGilder
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    The game is amazing. Any rating below an 8 is ridiculous. i not get why its getting a low Critic Review score. its like they did not play the game.
  44. Sannikov123
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Verstehe nicht warum das Spiel so schlecht bewertet wurde von der Presse. gehört meiner Meinung nach zu den top Spielen dieser Generation
  45. Wisses
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. hasta el momento me parece un mui buen juego su apartado grafico y doblaje esta notable
    podria mejorar en algunas mecanicas
    en las 9 horas q llevo va sin inconveniente
    recomendado    … Expand
  46. GoldenWarrior
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Good game with a great feel. If you enjoyed last of us you’ll enjoy this. This is how a zombie infested world should feel.
  47. A7X676
    May 20, 2019
    9
    Don't listen to critics because this game is very good just a few bugs here and there I personally haven't had any of the major issues that others have been experiencing ! The story is fantastic the world is beautiful gameplay is fun but hard at first ! Specifically the shooting at the start!
  48. Jimakos
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Seriously now guys, can someone explain to me why this game has so many bad scores?? I played it for 2 hours and the game is awesome.The only negative for me is the transitions (cut-scene to action) and that is because we are spoiled by recently release titles.
  49. 150edmiston
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Why are a load of people ragging this game?? Just played 6 hours, still havin fun. The last of us was brilliant. Poss best game ive ever played, but it was, and is still criticised for being linear. Days gone gets kicked for being the opposite, open and repetitive. Huh!!!? We all have to accept that this console is near end of life as the complexity and depth of games gets harder toWhy are a load of people ragging this game?? Just played 6 hours, still havin fun. The last of us was brilliant. Poss best game ive ever played, but it was, and is still criticised for being linear. Days gone gets kicked for being the opposite, open and repetitive. Huh!!!? We all have to accept that this console is near end of life as the complexity and depth of games gets harder to deliver. There is only so much developers can do.

    So far this game looks great, and in terms of mechanics and Ai, whilst iffy at times, it DOES set a new standard and we should get behind this game. Fallout 3 and 4 were as buggy as hell at release. The ambition may be flawed and miss the mark at times but it does reach further than anything Ive seen in a long while. The map is huge. I mean really huge, and perhaps thats the issue. Too many side quests, too big a challenge, not enough reward. Take note Bend for the DLC.

    Quake, Doom etc were great until Duke Nukem came along. They all broke new ground. Give this game a go. Its a great game and is challenging AND in the same mould. Bravo bend studios.    … Expand
  50. Jaayne
    May 23, 2019
    9
    A truly immersive gaming experience. Fantastic characters, story, music, animations and graphics.

    Slightly held back by the ‘takes a while to get used to’ weapon aiming system, but once you’ve got the hang of it it’s not an issue.
  51. vincent-Morgan
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    a good game a fanboy of xbox would say is bad but if it were for xbox would also be good for them .....
  52. YousufEDGE
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    After getting the game I played it for approximately 6 hours and I must say that many reviewers gave this game low ratings unfairly and I don’t know the reason why? I enjoyed every second of this game till now and believe me I didn’t encounter any problems or glitches whatsoever, no frame drops or audio sync issues without even updating it (Yes I played it with V1.00). The only problem inAfter getting the game I played it for approximately 6 hours and I must say that many reviewers gave this game low ratings unfairly and I don’t know the reason why? I enjoyed every second of this game till now and believe me I didn’t encounter any problems or glitches whatsoever, no frame drops or audio sync issues without even updating it (Yes I played it with V1.00). The only problem in this game is the awkward transition between cinematics and game play which might be a turn off point for some people, but it didn’t bother me at all, and maybe this issue is fixed with latest update which is 23.762GB in size. The game has amazing graphics and it is a Huge Game as I have included the full Map with this review. This game gathered elements from different other AAA games e.g. Graphics is on par with RDR2 + Days Gone has dead eye like feature to slow the time while shooting, Days Gone is clearly inspired by Horizon Zero Dawn as majority of the time I felt like I was playing HZD to be honest (When you play Days Gone you will know why I felt that way) during my game play, and of course Bend Studio also took some inspiration from Last Of Us (Days Gone Vibe and environment is similar to it). I can’t comment on story since I haven’t finished this game yet but I am definitely going for Platinum. Trust me “Bend Studio” were not kidding when they said “This World Comes For You’ + “Your bike is your major companion to survive in the harsh world of Days Gone” because Freaker hordes can seriously be overwhelming and in this scenario with limited resources the only way is to run on the bike from it, also you will have to refuel and maintain your bike quite frequently in the early stage until you get good upgrades for it.
    Please don’t get offended but I hated Assassin’s Creed Origins because of the grinding if I could some up full Assassin’s Creed origins game in one sentence it would be something like this in a nutshell “ Hello Bayek some bandits/guards stole my thing/killed someone, go to the outpost and get it back/kill the guy”. The reason why I included Assassin’s Creed Origins because many reviewers said that days gone is repetitive that is one of the reason for low score whereas AC Origins was full of grind but still has high score than Days Gone so as AC Odyssey. Also consider the fact that “Bend Studio’ is not AAA studio with budget like Rockstar games but still they did great job with Days Gone. This review is solely based on my opinion and this coming from the guy who absolutely loved playing Witcher 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Last of Us. If you liked playing these games that I mentioned go ahead and buy Days Gone I am sure you will enjoy it. Remember reviews that matters the most are “YOUR OWN”. I primarily will be playing this game until I get Platinum.    … Expand
  53. Seamo83
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    Days Gone is a beautiful open world game, with decent combat and free roaming gameplay. It's not perfect by any stretch, but holds its own amongst other open world games with ease. Exciting to play and quite addictive. Some of the critic reviews this game has received are beyond laughable. All I can say is try it for yourself, because had this game shipped with a Rockstar or From SoftwareDays Gone is a beautiful open world game, with decent combat and free roaming gameplay. It's not perfect by any stretch, but holds its own amongst other open world games with ease. Exciting to play and quite addictive. Some of the critic reviews this game has received are beyond laughable. All I can say is try it for yourself, because had this game shipped with a Rockstar or From Software logo some of the so called "professional" reviewers would have automatically raised their scores to 10's.… Expand
  54. StathisSpy
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    It’s a very good game with great graphics and sound ,plenty of missions that help you to understand a lot of things about the main story without being boring.The handle of the bike is very good but you have to understand the way that you sould drive in order to avoid the destruction of your bike .
  55. paramgill
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    Great game and really enjoying . need some updates to fix gun play (no microtransactions, and no loot boxes. One epic adventure with cool characters and an amazing narrative + fun game mechanics
  56. Kaebsy
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Days Gone is a fantastic game, and (mostly) doesn’t deserve the hate it’s been getting. It has fantastic visuals, fun gameplay (although it could be tweaked a bit) and a good, solid story.
    However, no game is perfect, and that is the case with Days Gone. Throughout my play through, I have experienced a few minor glitches here and there, but that’s to be expected as it came out only a few    Days Gone is a fantastic game, and (mostly) doesn’t deserve the hate it’s been getting. It has fantastic visuals, fun gameplay (although it could be tweaked a bit) and a good, solid story.
    However, no game is perfect, and that is the case with Days Gone. Throughout my play through, I have experienced a few minor glitches here and there, but that’s to be expected as it came out only a few days ago. The biggest complaint I have about the game is the frame rate drop; when driving your bike in certain areas of the game, the frame rate absolutely sucks, and the game is unbearable to play. This only happens a few times through a play through, though. Also, I like the combat/crafting/skills system, except I think the hand to hand combat is rather bland. I do think that it should be tweaked so that it’s more interesting to the player, rather than having to repeatedly press R2 over and over again.
    Although Days Gone has some annoying things about it, I still absolutely love this game and would recommend it to anyone.
    9/10.    … Expand
  57. SFKnight650
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    So sad to see all the critics crap on this title. Story is engaging, skills and mechanics work well. Little issues on first gen launch day PS4 . Don't believe the reviews, this game rocks.
  58. vanvejar1
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    No es un juego perfecto pero si me entretuvo mucho, buena historia, buena jugabilidad, buenos graficos, lo unico malo es que hubiera salido un poco mas pulido de lanzamiento que si tuvo varios bugs, sacando eso lo disfrute mucho.
  59. Thunder_Chief87
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    I really enjoy this game a lot more than the critics seems to be. The story takes a little bit to get going, but when it does, it really is engaging and interesting. I also found the open world to be very beautiful as the game has great graphics and good animations. The soundtrack is great and the open world is very immersive and fun to play in. Some missions can be repetitive, but II really enjoy this game a lot more than the critics seems to be. The story takes a little bit to get going, but when it does, it really is engaging and interesting. I also found the open world to be very beautiful as the game has great graphics and good animations. The soundtrack is great and the open world is very immersive and fun to play in. Some missions can be repetitive, but I didn’t mind because I enjoyed the gameplay so much. The gameplay is fun and fluid, but lacks the impact of a game like The Last of Us or Red Dead Redemption 2 as the enemies do not carry the weight of a bullet or melee attack as realistically. However, it still is good enough to not make it a deal breaker for me whatsoever. The game takes about 60+ hours to complete just about everything including side missions and collectibles. I felt like the length was about perfect for the main story at around 30+ hours. The characters are very well developed and actually feel like real people, although Deacon can sometimes have a few awkward lines during gameplay. The AI is a little dumb, but it’s not nearly as bad as something like Assassins Creed so I think it is pretty acceptable. The horde combat is what really makes this game shine as it accomplishes something very few zombie games have done. The horde actually feels menacing, scary, and hard to manage, but it is very satisfying to defeat one. The amount of options you can take to tackle a combat scenario is very large. If you can think of it, you probably can do it and that makes the gameplay very enjoyable. The motorcycle also feels fun to drive and like a character of its own. I also thought it had the right balance of survival elements to make the game a little bit more immersive. The game does have some technical issues like cutscenes glitching, enemies getting stuck in animation loops, and some minor frame drops, but these are probably fixable with a patch and don’t affect the experience too much. Overall, I really think the game is much better than critics are implying, but who really listens to IGN anymore anyways. They already lost their credibility. I don’t think this game is as good as God of War or Red Dead, but it is still a good game that doesn’t deserve the hate that it is getting. The game has some issues that allow it from being the best of the best, but I would still give it a 8.5/10 to round up to 9/10. Check the game out if you are interested or wait for the price to drop if you want to be cautious, but I think it is a game worth experiencing regardless.… Expand
  60. ManVsGames
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    Game has some audio and fps issue.
    but that did not stop me joined this game.
    game is good.story is good,but not awesome.you cannot compare this game with Last of us or God of war. game is fun.i liked the way we can upgrade our Bike.i love the bike machines. Gun play could been better,but not bad. i seen worse game-play games.gun play is more like GTA 5. overall game is good. i    Game has some audio and fps issue.
    but that did not stop me joined this game.
    game is good.story is good,but not awesome.you cannot compare this game with Last of us or God of war.

    game is fun.i liked the way we can upgrade our Bike.i love the bike machines.
    Gun play could been better,but not bad.
    i seen worse game-play games.gun play is more like GTA 5.

    overall game is good.
    i would like to see patch for bug.
    would love to see squeal.

    i give 8.5/10    … Expand
  61. Tubby2damax
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    Feels so good to have a zombie game come out that i can actually get lost in and play for hours. The graphics are great. The music is awesome.
  62. nav0320
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    In my personal opinion, I do not know why this game is being bashed by critics. This game is exciting, fun, and stars an interesting protagonist that shows players what it is like to be a broken man living in hell on earth. If you value a good, single player, story-based game, do not hesitate to buy this game.
  63. SandyDaMighty
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    Great game, enjoying so far. Gun mechanics could use some work but other than that, great job from Sony Bend Studios.
  64. Slugger7
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    Liking it way more than I thought I would:

    Pros: - huge, beautiful world to explore - challenging, yet fair encounters (I’m on normal) - realistic dialogue and banter between characters - I personally like Deacon, his back story and his motivations. It’s fun finding out how he was pre-apocalypse. - TONS to do. I’ll be driving to a mission and an hour later I still haven’t made it    Liking it way more than I thought I would:

    Pros:
    - huge, beautiful world to explore
    - challenging, yet fair encounters (I’m on normal)
    - realistic dialogue and banter between characters
    - I personally like Deacon, his back story and his motivations. It’s fun finding out how he was pre-apocalypse.
    - TONS to do. I’ll be driving to a mission and an hour later I still haven’t made it there because I have been biting off on all the little sub-quests and random encounters to do.
    - so many zombies, encountering my first hoard was terrifying. Blowing them up by shooting a fuel tru k and seeing 40-50 freakers go flying was awesome.
    - a really dope/sleek menu and interface.
    - great backstory and world building lore in the collectibles and mission tracker. I’m spending way more time reading collectible text than I thought I would.

    Cons:
    - poor frame rate at the moment
    - long initial load time, but once you’re in the game you only encounter short ones before and after cut scenes (launch day PS4)
    - guns don’t handle what we are really used to so it feels weird at first but gets better as you gain experience and skills to help with gunplay
    - I don’t know if my settings on the TV are jacked but it sounds like the characters are ALWAYS whispering. Subtitles are fine, but I would prefer not to have them on.    … Expand
  65. Superman_94
    May 7, 2019
    9
    Very good game, interesting story and characters, great protagonist and an interesting start for a new PlayStation IP that I hope receives a well deserved sequel. Minus a few bugs here or there most of which have been patched out, Days Gone is a solid start to a new franchise.

    Please take everyone’s word in the user reviews over the biased, political, agenda pushing SJWs from the likes    Very good game, interesting story and characters, great protagonist and an interesting start for a new PlayStation IP that I hope receives a well deserved sequel. Minus a few bugs here or there most of which have been patched out, Days Gone is a solid start to a new franchise.

    Please take everyone’s word in the user reviews over the biased, political, agenda pushing SJWs from the likes of IGN and Gamespot. Let other gamers help make up your mind over these people.    … Expand
  66. Setarii
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Initial review was 6/10. After playing more than 30 hours over the weekend:

    I'm sure people have noticed my comments on the outset of the game's release of the game, and I decided to keep it instead of refunding it for a preorder on the new Pokemon because it's been a long time since there has been a "quality" zombie game like this one. (State of Decay 2 was just a copy of SoD 1 IMO    Initial review was 6/10. After playing more than 30 hours over the weekend:

    I'm sure people have noticed my comments on the outset of the game's release of the game, and I decided to keep it instead of refunding it for a preorder on the new Pokemon because it's been a long time since there has been a "quality" zombie game like this one. (State of Decay 2 was just a copy of SoD 1 IMO from what I've seen of streamers playing it, never finished 1). I put the "quality" in quotes here because initially, this game did not seem to be "quality" to me. The beginning of the story was disjointed, I had no idea what the **** was going on, etc. Tbh, if they would have made the beginning of the game playable in any point, that would have hooked me more.

    Like escorting Sarah to the chopper (during that first scene that was what I expected to happen, I do really believe that that was cut from the game) or something to that effect, to get people to care more about those characters from the outset. However, that was not what happened, thus, it took me far longer to identify and have empathy for these characters.

    However, I have now played about 35 hours of the game over the weekend and have about 800 days gone in the game (I don't know if this is an "arbitrary number" or not to be honest) and I have to say, after dealing with a lot of the events in the game, I am so emotionally invested in the game. I'm trying to leave spoilers out, but people can probably guess what happens to Boozer spoiler, and the resulting story-line from that has made me actually CARE about saving Boozer (I highly doubt the game lets you skip story-lines to the point that Boozer would die or something, but the game makes you feel like that'll happen if you don't get it taken care of).

    That's another thing is that upon my initial hour and a half foray into the game, I did not care for Deacon and Boozer. Like, I just did not care who these people were, and why they were there, how they got there, etc, due to the beginning of the game. That's not really how I wanted to phrase it, but close enough. But now after almost 48 hours in the game, I stop at every bandit camp and wipe them out to protect the roads, I stop at every infestation to wipe them out to clean those damn Freakers from the Earth, I like stopping in at camps for the feeling of "I am safe here.", I like hitting up the NERO centers/checkpoints and getting the stat boosts and a good night's sleep (basically the only "sleeping area" I use during the game since I always hit them at night for some reason). I'm even hesitant to go out into the world now because, to me, I just want Deacon and Boozer to be safe and never enter the outside world again. But I know if I let that mindset take me, I'm gonna drop the game, and that is the farthest thing I want right now.

    This game has sunk its jaws into me and will not let go. It's made a lover of this game out of me, even with all the issues it has at the moment (which is like... the one sound bug with the one Exhaust upgrade (Exhaust II does not have this bug, got it last night and never ran into the sound bug with it), FPS issues, and some issues with some areas/missions not completing, seemingly randomly. So probably about 3-5 issues or so for most people), it's an excellent game and I wish a speedy patch recovery for the issues that are happening at the moment. And I don't say this lightly since it takes a lot to change my mind about a zombie game that I considered "crap".

    I'm maybe hoping eventually they run some sort of "community actions" like "Kill 100 million zombies" or something across all players and we get some bike decals or something, but even if they don't, I could see myself running through this game again (even better if there's a NG+ mode or something).

    Begrudgingly, 9/10 game, would buy again. I'm at work right now and considering going home early just to play more of the game before I have to go to sleep lol.

    The only thing I wish is that Bend would take a look at the issues digital copies are having (major FPS loss/artifacting, can't see the screen/environment/enemies) as this is affecting some of my friends' abilities to play the game.    … Expand
  67. WafflesReviews
    May 16, 2019
    9
    Game looks great, environment is very detailed. There is some bugs, frame drops and pop in but it’s not to bad. The script for the characters is ok at best, sometimes the conversations feel jumbled, but the voice acting is good. There is heaps of content and the story is amazing and most of the characters are memorable. I did find that the bike handles a little weird but you do get used toGame looks great, environment is very detailed. There is some bugs, frame drops and pop in but it’s not to bad. The script for the characters is ok at best, sometimes the conversations feel jumbled, but the voice acting is good. There is heaps of content and the story is amazing and most of the characters are memorable. I did find that the bike handles a little weird but you do get used to it. I also think melee combat is much more fun then ranged but when you progress and get better weapons it gets easier to use.The main gameplay is really fun and is not repetitive at all. For bend studio which isn’t a very big company this game is very good.… Expand
  68. BEASTNINJAx
    May 22, 2019
    9
    I was gonna give it a 8 but gamespot bugging with them 6s ign wilding as well with them 6s its a fun ass game thats all you need to know lol
  69. BigCk33
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    Is this a “perfect” game? No. Is it amazing and fun as hell to play? Absolutely! 15+ hours in and I haven’t even scratched the surface.
  70. Leafarsas1991
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    23 horas de experiencia ate o momento .
    Pontos positivo ;
    -jogabilidade -enredo -graficos excelentes Pontos negativos -peformasse -IA bugada em alguns momento - bugs Não entendo algumas reviews de site com alegaçao de "homen hetero" , "maxista" , "brancos" . Ridiculas analises , o jogo tem que ser analisado sendo um jogo.seus graficos , perfomasse , enredo , jogabilidade    23 horas de experiencia ate o momento .
    Pontos positivo ;
    -jogabilidade
    -enredo
    -graficos excelentes

    Pontos negativos
    -peformasse
    -IA bugada em alguns momento
    - bugs
    Não entendo algumas reviews de site com alegaçao de "homen hetero" , "maxista" , "brancos" . Ridiculas analises , o jogo tem que ser analisado sendo um jogo.seus graficos , perfomasse , enredo , jogabilidade .ridiculo a midia vi e da nota "3" ou "5" sem mencionar pontos de gameplay    … Expand
  71. TheTechGuru
    May 16, 2019
    9
    No where near as bad as critics or Xbox fans are making it out to be. Its a solid 8 or 9. 10 is to much, but anything lower then a 7 is just being petty. Also if your user name starts with something like Xbox_Fan ect. Its a dead give away why you gave it a bad score .
  72. the103don
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Having played games since the early 80s I have experienced the best and worst, 'Days Gone' draws me into it's world just like 'The last of us' did, even with it's issues I gladly gave it a 9 for effort, if Sony Bend Studio listens to the feedback maybe future updates will gain it a 10.
  73. theydisintegr8
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    8.5 game for me. Lots of fun and loving the feel of the game: the world, story and combat are all engaging and interesting. It's not gonna be my game of the year or anything, but I'm happy that I got it and I'm looking forward to being strong enough to take on a horde. 12 hours in and I haven't tried yet. But I'm just waiting for it, specing my character with 100 of freakers on my mind!
  74. Carl6807
    May 25, 2019
    9
    Great game hope they get some story dlc , have no bugs and only a few frame rate drops was played on ps4 pro
  75. gusshmelo
    May 5, 2019
    9
    Um jogo fantástico, com uma atmosfera bem construída destacando que você nunca estará seguro de fato. Ambientação e clima impressionantes, história de peso e missões secundárias interessantes e não tão repetitivas para um jogo de mundo aberto e com um mapa extenso. recomendo para as pessoas que procuram uma história envolvente e desafio ao enfrentar hordas com centenas de freakers, o queUm jogo fantástico, com uma atmosfera bem construída destacando que você nunca estará seguro de fato. Ambientação e clima impressionantes, história de peso e missões secundárias interessantes e não tão repetitivas para um jogo de mundo aberto e com um mapa extenso. recomendo para as pessoas que procuram uma história envolvente e desafio ao enfrentar hordas com centenas de freakers, o que deixa uma marca bem original em Days gone. Apesar de alguns bugs (que não atrapalharam no andamento do game), é um jogo de qualidade de exclusivo Sony.… Expand
  76. Jacs
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Nada en este juego es generico ni su ambientacion ni su historia ni su jugabilidad ni su calidad tecnica
    Actualmente este juego barre con RDR2 en calidad tecnica no asi en las animaciones ni lo pretende porque no lo necesita, lo que hizo un estudio tan pequeño es increible.
    Es el primer videojuego en el que nieva y la nieve cuaja en el suelo, la historia epica y su ambientacion hacen el resto.
  77. SamSurfer17
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    First of all, Days Gone is nothing like the reviews that the big companies are coming out with. This game sets a new bar for action, adventure, survival games. Sam Whitaker's voice acting and motion capture is absolutely phenomenal and actually makes the gamer care for the protagonist (being Deacon St John). The whole concept of travelling on a motorbike and the system that it has isFirst of all, Days Gone is nothing like the reviews that the big companies are coming out with. This game sets a new bar for action, adventure, survival games. Sam Whitaker's voice acting and motion capture is absolutely phenomenal and actually makes the gamer care for the protagonist (being Deacon St John). The whole concept of travelling on a motorbike and the system that it has is implementing has so incredibly smooth and satisfying, while the game does have its very small flaws such as long loading times and a small glitch with the reversing on the bike it is still a triple A game that has set some new bars on how games should look and feel. Overall this game is a definite pickup if you own a ps4, and I'm sure you wont regret purchasing it.… Expand
  78. quietpunpun
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    O plot é bom, a historia é muito consistente, imersiva e cheio de momentos emocionais. A ambientação é excelente, a gameplay é muito bem fluida, e no geral é bem divertido e bem feito. Mas, de acordo com "jOrNaLisTaS gAmErs" o jogo não é bom por que o protagonista é hétero, branco e homem.
  79. DJThBBoy
    May 2, 2019
    9
    Juego infravalorado por la prensa injustamente. La ambientación es buenísima, gráficamente está a la altura de los mejores de la generación, el control y el gunplay en general son muy buenos. Es el primer sandbox en el que no te sientes como un recadero, y eso para mí es lo más importante, y es debido a que aquí las cosas si que suceden de una manera orgánica, y no como nos quisieronJuego infravalorado por la prensa injustamente. La ambientación es buenísima, gráficamente está a la altura de los mejores de la generación, el control y el gunplay en general son muy buenos. Es el primer sandbox en el que no te sientes como un recadero, y eso para mí es lo más importante, y es debido a que aquí las cosas si que suceden de una manera orgánica, y no como nos quisieron vender en RDR2. Obviamente tiene sus fallos, como los típicos bug de cualquier sandbox, pero nada que arruine la experiencia de juego.… Expand
  80. xrobhal
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Days Gone is a masterpiece! The game is fluid, the story is captivating and the graphics are beautiful. I've noticed some FPS drops in places but overall it performs well.
  81. juxxiWest
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Easily my Game of the Year for 2019. The game feels very old school (in a good way) to me from a gameplay perspective while also looking graphically stunning. It gets the job done for this 36 year old geezer and then some. I hope Bend is working on a open world Syphon Filter for PS5 because this game was a tease for me, it feels like a refined/modernized version of gameplay from theEasily my Game of the Year for 2019. The game feels very old school (in a good way) to me from a gameplay perspective while also looking graphically stunning. It gets the job done for this 36 year old geezer and then some. I hope Bend is working on a open world Syphon Filter for PS5 because this game was a tease for me, it feels like a refined/modernized version of gameplay from the classic Syphon Filter games but in the high desert with freakers, bikes and a open world to boot. Love It!

    One thing i wish was in the game was the taser like in Syphon Filter. The taser was so much fun in those games and it would be a blast to use one in Days Gone.

    I also dig the fact that it doesn't have microtransactions/live services and all that other nickel and dime stuff we've come to know over the last decade or so. This also contributes to that old school feeling i get with Days Gone, back in a time where you got a full gaming experience without content being cut and resold at a later date or being constantly nagged to buy skins/cosmetics/virtual currencies. I see Bend's passion by not forgetting how gaming use to be before all the greed and i reward them with my hard earned money as a thank you in return to keep doing what they are doing.

    I haven't had any technical issues with the game that i see some reporting with the game which is great news for me i guess. I'm on the Pro model so i don't know if that matters. The only thing that kinda sucked for me was the wonky AI in the game but since the world is so gorgeous and the story is good i can easily get myself immersed into the game and overlook the AI issues most of the time. That is really about my only gripe is the AI, everything else has been pretty great after 17 or so hours of play.

    Thanks Bend Studio for helping me keep my faith in gaming alive by giving me a full product for my money without the added BS and a fantastic game to boot.    … Expand
  82. aviralj
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    This game takes the zombie genre and adds some interesting elements to it. Overall the game has a good story and nice overall gameplay with the bike being one of the best things about the game. However repitative side missions and FPS issues are a set back.
  83. SquirmyRooter
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    This is a really great game with a few small flaws that many of the so called professional reviewers have focused on far too much. But it does have one real flaw which is the pacing. It is a "slow burn". The game gathers pace slowly and it doesn't get really good until you are a fair few hours into it - but if you stick with it through the early stages it's worth it.
  84. glen421
    May 1, 2019
    9
    There is a lot to this game..This is open world, lots to do, and the graphics are great. 7.2 from critics doesn't do this game any justice. IGN, Gamespot, and Kindafunnygames obviously have agendas, this game is not below a 8.0 IMO. It checks all the boxes for a solid open world game. Good character building, lots to customize, skills to achieve, good soundtrack, great scenery graphicsThere is a lot to this game..This is open world, lots to do, and the graphics are great. 7.2 from critics doesn't do this game any justice. IGN, Gamespot, and Kindafunnygames obviously have agendas, this game is not below a 8.0 IMO. It checks all the boxes for a solid open world game. Good character building, lots to customize, skills to achieve, good soundtrack, great scenery graphics etc. So stop reading this review and go buy the damn game..… Expand
  85. Gaunerharakiri
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    I really like the storytelling, the characters and the atmosphere.
    Reminds me of Spider-Man or middle-earth but less gameplay versatility regarding combat
  86. Aryvian
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Don't believe the bad reviews this game has gotten, they are simply NOT true. This game is awesome and deserves praise for what the developers have accomplished.
  87. shibi3
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Objectively speaking, this game is fantastic.

    I didn't pay much attention to the build-up to this game and only heard about the buzz concerning its mediocrity closer to launch. After learning much more about it, the open world, survival type gameplay seemed like a good time but I went in with pretty low expectations. After almost 20 hours of playing, I have trouble putting it down. I    Objectively speaking, this game is fantastic.

    I didn't pay much attention to the build-up to this game and only heard about the buzz concerning its mediocrity closer to launch. After learning much more about it, the open world, survival type gameplay seemed like a good time but I went in with pretty low expectations.

    After almost 20 hours of playing, I have trouble putting it down. I almost feel like I'm playing a different game than some reviewers. Most reviews seem to just bring down their score based on it being too similar to other games. While it shares many stylistic choices and gameplay tropes as other games, it does everything so well and I can't for the life of me understand why similarity should be such a heavy negative against it.

    The gameplay is great and provides a wonderful sense of survival while not being too heavy handed. Everything around the motorcycles mechanic makes traversing and taking care of your bike a genuinely enjoyable experience. Something as small as the bike acting as your save point makes wondering the map a strategic affair. The constant threat of zombies in the open world is great and always keeps you on your toes especially up against hordes. It borrows many stealth mechanics from other games, coming together to allow Days Gone to excel at taking out base camps and zombie nest locations, incredibly stealthy. All the systems just come together to really make you feel like you're somewhat helpless in the world but capable if you're smart about things.

    The world is fantastic and exploring freely is both rewarding and tense. Not to mention the weather mechanics in the game are a sight to see. From snow gradually building upon the ground to the way the forest trees sway in a storm. There's always something to do and thanks to the light survival mechanics, there are reasons to return to previously explored areas.

    The game also just looks incredible. It's visually up the standards Sony games have created and presents many cutscenes to enjoy the story. I'm not too far in the story and while it's not mind-blowingly captivating, it does create enough interest to find out where things go and your main character is arguably the best part.

    The only real issue that doesn't by any means ruin the game but should be noted as an odd level of presentation is the cutscenes. There are constant black screens between all cutscenes, even with several scenes back to back, which breaks up the presentation in just a jarring way. It does stand out and seems like a strange thing they couldn't smooth out.

    All in all, this game is great for anyone who is a fan of open worlds, survival horror and most action games. I wouldn't be turned off by the low scores and definitely give it a chance if you can.    … Expand
  88. Volsyden
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    This Game has been fantastic, in my own world this game excels on many fronts. No in game purchases, and i get the full game on PURCHASE!!!. i was so worried this might be yet another monetized game but it goes to show that there are still games out there you can buy that don't weight heavily on your wallet. I love the characters and i love the story. of course this does feel a bit likeThis Game has been fantastic, in my own world this game excels on many fronts. No in game purchases, and i get the full game on PURCHASE!!!. i was so worried this might be yet another monetized game but it goes to show that there are still games out there you can buy that don't weight heavily on your wallet. I love the characters and i love the story. of course this does feel a bit like "The Last of Us" but i loved that game anyways.… Expand
  89. psychotron
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    This game has been given a lot of negative press, but I think you’ll see that people playing the game are really enjoying it. It has incredible graphics, a great story and characters, and a gameplay loop that becomes more fun the longer you play. If you skip this you’re missing out. I love it!
  90. StewartH
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Rarely have I seen such a disconnect between critics and gamers. Days Gone is a mashup of Uncharted 4, The Last of Us and Metal Gear Solid V. Huge fun and one of the best looking games this generation.
  91. Kanty21
    May 17, 2019
    9
    Awesome game, screw critics. Loving every minute of it and still going strong 30 hours in.
  92. M0NST3R_G4MING
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Days Gone is a amazing zombie survival game. The game has a beautiful graphic and the bike is very nice to drive. The only negative things is the weapon control. It's very hard in some moments.
    All in all I love Days Gone very much! Fullest buy recommendation!
  93. jHowson
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Disclaimer: I'm not factoring in release bugs or early performance issues in my rating (8 if I did). I've now finished the main story and am working on 100% completion. Days Gone is an awesome game that truly is the sum of its parts, provided you enjoy the open-world game formula.

    Graphics: 9.5, Open-world design: 10, Sound/music: 9, Combat: 8.5, Story: 8, Fun: 9. While Days    Disclaimer: I'm not factoring in release bugs or early performance issues in my rating (8 if I did). I've now finished the main story and am working on 100% completion. Days Gone is an awesome game that truly is the sum of its parts, provided you enjoy the open-world game formula.

    Graphics: 9.5,
    Open-world design: 10,
    Sound/music: 9,
    Combat: 8.5,
    Story: 8,
    Fun: 9.

    While Days Gone falls a little short of other SIE exclusives in production quality and polish, it makes up for it in exhilaration and fun. I've sincerely enjoyed my time with Days Gone, and it is turning into one of my favorite SIE exclusives despite some early on technical issues.    … Expand
  94. ElvisKings
    May 20, 2019
    9
    Lo obtuve desde la fecha de salida pero por cuestiones de trabajo, solo puedo jugarlo los fines de semana. Al fin pude terminar la historia, y debo decir que fue una grata experiencia, con un game play bastante divertido, siendo sin duda lo mejor el enfentar las Hordas, con un gunplay que sin ser excepcional es decente, y un combate meele bastante satisfactorio, además que la exploraciónLo obtuve desde la fecha de salida pero por cuestiones de trabajo, solo puedo jugarlo los fines de semana. Al fin pude terminar la historia, y debo decir que fue una grata experiencia, con un game play bastante divertido, siendo sin duda lo mejor el enfentar las Hordas, con un gunplay que sin ser excepcional es decente, y un combate meele bastante satisfactorio, además que la exploración fue algo que me dejó sorprendido en este mundo abierto, porque de verdad sientes la hostilidad del mundo y lo vital que es tener tu moto en buen estado. No entiendo las quejas de la gasolina y reparaciones, eso le da a la experiencia, un toque suvivar único, desafiante, que he disfrutado (y eso que lo jugué en dificultad difícil). Sobre la hisptora no daré spolier pero debo decir que cumple, tiene una buena narrativa, por momentos afloja sobre todo hacia el tramo final, con algunos clichés, pero que están bien ejecutados. Le pongo 9 por redondeo (mi calificación decimal es de 8.7), porque los bugs y cortos errores de diseño en la misiones arruinan la experiencia, llegando a reiniceesr la consola en u par de ocasiones por dichos bugs que me impedían avanzar. Le falto algo más de Pulido pero en juego para mi es de lo mejor de Playstasion. Al nivel de Horizon Zero Dawn (aunqe este último lo supera por su narrativa y gunplay excelente) pero sin llegar a lo épico de GOW o TLuO… Expand
  95. Cientista
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My score is considering the game after the update 1.40. The game now is great. It's sad that the release issues impacted the metascore. I'm sure that if the game had been released as it is today, it would certainly have a much better score.… Expand
  96. bentl78
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Haven't finished the game, but having a blast.
    I have yet to run into any bugs at all for the 10+ hours i have played.
  97. ERiKoChAn
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    I wont give 100 as it will be too fake. I will give 9 since there is room of improvement. have been 40 hours in the game and i m really enjoy it.
  98. metamaximus
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    This game might lack some polish, but it still shines. One of the most fun experiences I had on a PS4.
  99. TronFan
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    I'm about 7 hours in. So far I am enjoying this game a lot. The story is emotional and great, the voice acting is awesome and characters are relatable. The world is beautiful. There is so much variety of options you can choose from and tweak to kill enemies. A lot of the fun is being creative and pulling off some truly hilarious kills. I've experienced a few small pathing bugs but nothingI'm about 7 hours in. So far I am enjoying this game a lot. The story is emotional and great, the voice acting is awesome and characters are relatable. The world is beautiful. There is so much variety of options you can choose from and tweak to kill enemies. A lot of the fun is being creative and pulling off some truly hilarious kills. I've experienced a few small pathing bugs but nothing game breaking. This game feels very polished. Great work Bend!… Expand
  100. btobobd
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Exelente juego super recomendable muy entretenido y las graficas y el sonido maravillosos
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 109
  3. 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. ZTGD
    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.
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