Days Gone

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10763 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9,055 out of 10763
  2. Mixed: 797 out of 10763
  3. Negative: 911 out of 10763
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  1. Anthorva
    May 22, 2019
    8
    It's a really good game despite the critics, the game have some technical problems, some lag when charging new parts of the map and some npcs or objects appearing of nowhere, but asside from all that stuff, days gone have something that makes you keep playing to the end. Having a lot of fund playing this, totally worth it!
  2. Riffle
    May 23, 2019
    10
    After seeing such a disparity between user and critic reviews, I decided to not add my own here until I finished the game... well, I say finished... there's still tons to do in Days Gone but I have completed the main story. All I can say is "wow!". I had such a blast with this game and enjoyed every single minute, even with the few bugs that I encountered along the way. Not to be a fanboiAfter seeing such a disparity between user and critic reviews, I decided to not add my own here until I finished the game... well, I say finished... there's still tons to do in Days Gone but I have completed the main story. All I can say is "wow!". I had such a blast with this game and enjoyed every single minute, even with the few bugs that I encountered along the way. Not to be a fanboi (ok, I guess I am now that I've played it for 55+ hours and love it!) but this is one of those games that can easily be missed by many, especially given the critic reviews. I know others have said it but I have to agree on this: ignore those reviews and listen to other players, and see for yourself! This is the kind of game we've needed for sooooo long. I'm actually sad that I'm done with the story and cannot wait to see the DLC and then (hopefully) a sequel. Bend Studio, please don't take another 6 years to make Days Gone 2! I can't wait that long to see what happens next (no spoilers!!!). Seriously, if you are not sure about this game, just go for it! There's a LOT worse out there right now that received higher critic scores that did not deserve it in my opinion.

    I'd love to write more but I want to get back to the open world of Days Gone, doing more of the side missions (jobs?) and taking down some more hordes! Two thumbs up from me! 10/10 game which is just superb from start to finish!    … Expand
  3. Stama
    May 23, 2019
    9
    Great game. Have some problems at the beginning of the lunch but bend studio never left us down and keep the good work with nice updates.
  4. gabrielcabral23
    May 23, 2019
    9
    Ótimos graficos, otima trilha sonora, ótima história. Poucos bugs e expressões faciais fracas as vezes.
  5. Mezzer
    Jun 5, 2019
    9
    One of the best PS4 exclusives no doubt. Huge run time,interesting,well voiced and progressive characters. Solid acting and alot of very good and well developed gameplay. The bike is a great addition. The freakers and their variants are well designed and make a good enemy. Human enemies are decent and allow for some decent shot outs. It's a varied and rather expansive open world.One of the best PS4 exclusives no doubt. Huge run time,interesting,well voiced and progressive characters. Solid acting and alot of very good and well developed gameplay. The bike is a great addition. The freakers and their variants are well designed and make a good enemy. Human enemies are decent and allow for some decent shot outs. It's a varied and rather expansive open world. Beautiful to look at with stunning attention to detail. Lots of love poured into this game. I played on Pro...had a couple of bugs but nothing serious like I've encountered on other games. There was some unusual stutter in the final part of the map for some odd reason though?. I found Days Gone to be a gripping,gritty and well written game. Plenty to do. Great world....good varied missions and solid game design. Visually stunning and top class audio work.… Expand
  6. HenriquedoValle
    May 24, 2019
    9
    Gostei bastante do jogo. Claro que não se compara aos jogos incríveis que a sony possui em seu catálog de exclusivos, mas ainda sim é um jogo acima da média, com gameplay e gráficos incríveis. A história do jogo deixa a desejar em muitos aspectos, mas ainda é uma história muito boa e agradável. Vale a pena conferir o jogo!
  7. Angelo_Cookie
    May 24, 2019
    8
    Despite a number of frame rate drops while riding the bike & a few technical issues. Days Gone is probably one of the best game experiences I have ever had on the PlayStation 4. Cheers to Sony and Bend Studios for making this game happen.... I’m looking forward to Days Gone 2.
  8. Reignhart
    May 25, 2019
    10
    One of the best Zombie games I have ever played!!!

    Best story, gameplay, and open world mechanics/side missions!
  9. JakCore
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Totalmente imprescindible, creo que nunca me había atrapado tanto un juego de mundo abierto.
  10. King_nassif2000
    May 26, 2019
    9
    Awesome story the best story ending i've ever played there is some bugs sure this game is ENORMOUS and brand new but everything is just PERFECT a must have game i'd give it 10 out of 10 if it wasn't for the bugs i mean don't get me wrong it's not much of a deal but i prefer games to be perfect
  11. Leoniejenks
    May 27, 2019
    10
    Seeing the review, I was thinking about cancelling my pre order but I’m so glad I didn’t. Not even half way through the game and I absolutely love it. If you love killing zombies and driving around. This game is for you
  12. GainsPnxYT
    May 27, 2019
    10
    Geiles Spiel viel Abwechslung macht Spaß und hat eine lange Story die Grafik ist auch Bombe und den ein oder anderen bug hebt alles insgesamt wieder raus
  13. Barger01
    May 27, 2019
    10
    Love this game and was expecting a mediocre experience based on the “critic” reviews. Game is super fun, lots to do and I love the open world Oregon vibes. There’s moments of dread when you stumble across hoards late at night and other times during the day the graphics take your breathe away. 10/10 would recommend buying. I think the problem with this game is that people expected last ofLove this game and was expecting a mediocre experience based on the “critic” reviews. Game is super fun, lots to do and I love the open world Oregon vibes. There’s moments of dread when you stumble across hoards late at night and other times during the day the graphics take your breathe away. 10/10 would recommend buying. I think the problem with this game is that people expected last of us gameplay and while the last of us is a better game with a better story, I think this game is actually more fun. There’s more to do in it, even if some of it is busy work - it’s still fun.… Expand
  14. SavageCuban
    May 27, 2019
    10
    Don't listen to the so called game journalist reviews. This game it's a near masterpiece in my opinion. The game is very fun,exciting, terrifying, and beautiful all in one. It has a great story that will make you keep coming back for more and a huge open world with many fun things to do. I would rate this game a 8.5 to a 9.0 out of 10 but I'm giving it a 10 just to keep increasing the user score.
  15. Rilogo
    May 28, 2019
    9
    It is a great exclusive for PS4. You have a great sense of survival horror within an open world. Action, crafting elements, your bike, a good story a superb recreation of Oregon all of this and more to give you dozens of hours of joy.
  16. BODBOD69
    May 28, 2019
    8
    Really enjoyed my time with this! The best way I can describe it is it feels like a game for the ps3 (late part of cycle). It’s full of bugs & glitches. But the characters, story & some gameplay mechanics make this a game well worth playing
  17. Lordlytick
    May 28, 2019
    10
    Brilliant, very hard but cracking storyline. Cannot believe how some reviewers panned this. Top 3 games I've played, miles better than RDR2
  18. Ruby276
    May 31, 2019
    9
    This games fun, plain and simple. It also looks great. No idea why low scores. Get into, you'll have a good time
  19. vIPROLL
    May 31, 2019
    10
    Finally, a developer who gets it and does it the right way. First of this game is a blast, its new and fresh and exactly what we want in a game. Furthermore, the trophies are part of the game and you can see everything as it pops and what you need to achieve your trophy. Every trophy is achievable and fun. Way to go Bend Studio. 10/10
  20. TheScoundreL
    May 31, 2019
    10
    This game should NOT be critiqued by those who were paid to rush to 'get it over with' so they can write their snarky review (focusing on sociopolitical ideals instead of quality of gameplay) & move on to their next piece - without playing though/completing the entire story to give it a fair chance to prove a worthy experience as a whole. For those of us who play narrative adventure gamesThis game should NOT be critiqued by those who were paid to rush to 'get it over with' so they can write their snarky review (focusing on sociopolitical ideals instead of quality of gameplay) & move on to their next piece - without playing though/completing the entire story to give it a fair chance to prove a worthy experience as a whole. For those of us who play narrative adventure games of this kind for FUN, it is worth every penny of our $60 investment. Solid 10/10 (after bugs patched, obviously).… Expand
  21. xForever
    May 31, 2019
    10
    Another amazing single player experience that actually had me caring not only for the characters, but the entirety of the story, and kept me enthralled with the gameplay

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  22. Esollano
    May 31, 2019
    9
    The story is really good!! The only problem are the bugs and the A.I but it’s an entertaining and fun game
  23. smileyhawaiian
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    way better than the reviews, huge epic game, good game mechanics, shooting/guns, AI...good story and acting for a game...except for one huge point in the story that is handled not nearly as dramatically or realistically as it should have been - have to mention so - spoiler ahead - quit reading if don't wanna know story...but when he suddenly finds his wife alive it's like eh, oh, there youway better than the reviews, huge epic game, good game mechanics, shooting/guns, AI...good story and acting for a game...except for one huge point in the story that is handled not nearly as dramatically or realistically as it should have been - have to mention so - spoiler ahead - quit reading if don't wanna know story...but when he suddenly finds his wife alive it's like eh, oh, there you are, no big deal!? i mean so much drama leading up to it, the whole the game really, making you think she's dead...and then when he just happens to open a door and sees her standing there he's just like oh, hey there's my wife i thought was dead...zero drama, no music, no close ups, nothing....i mean everything leading up to it shows it could have and should have been a huge memorable impactful moment in the game, instead it's downplayed to a ridiculous degree that it is such a huge letdown it makes a dude like me who hates writing do this, but just had to get it out there, that was a bad bad bad decision to downplay the biggest moment in the game that way...oh and the whole focus thing where he can see the past and track people that way, so stupid, why give the guy supernatural powers for no reason that are never even explained, would have been a better game without them… Expand
  24. seibel
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    In general, the game is very good. It’s fun and exciting. The hordes in this game are super funny to fight. I enjoyed so much, but my only issue is the fps drop, there are some cases that I can’t even play!
  25. BungChans
    Jun 2, 2019
    8
    Decent Game not much you can find on this game. Playing couple hour and just follow the story, shot couple freak. Anyway greatgame
  26. Rigo1336
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    Thoroughly does it's job for what a game should do. It's fun, and it's unique in having the player be a biker in a post-apocalyptic setting with swarms of infected and having multiple sub-plots. I think that premise alone is what sold the higher-ups at Sony to release a game like this one despite already having The Last of Us under their belt (it certainly did sell it for me). It left meThoroughly does it's job for what a game should do. It's fun, and it's unique in having the player be a biker in a post-apocalyptic setting with swarms of infected and having multiple sub-plots. I think that premise alone is what sold the higher-ups at Sony to release a game like this one despite already having The Last of Us under their belt (it certainly did sell it for me). It left me wanting more by the time I achieved the platinum trophy, and with the dawn of the next generation of video games on the horizon it does make me anxious to see what Sony Bend can do with the next title. (with a bigger team in mind).

    Great game. The story was my main gripe: it wasn't as deep and emotionally gripping as I thought it would be (coming from someone who played TLOU and Telltale's/Skybound's The Walking Dead game Saga among other well written narrative-focused properties) and I did not see the chemistry between Deacon and Sarah. They had little to nothing in common with each other and it was super Hollywood cliché with the whole opposites attract myth. The deeper/genuine interactions were with Rikki and with Boozer, quite ironic since Sarah was Deacon's main goal all along.

    Also that plot point regarding Sarah's research was so predictable throughout the game, that I rolled my eyes upon its uncovering. It felt poorly delivered. It was that Syphon Filter reference (in the background as a collectible in a lab, mind you) that felt like the actual twist to it all (and the final conclusion to the NERO sub plot). I'd like more *crunch* in the follow-up game's narrative. Better context, build-up, development and motivation for one's actions. More tensions, cognitive dissonance and more risk, something that really holds a mirror up to the player and says "This is what your species can be, yet be greatful you are in the safety and comfort of a virtual world." It felt more by-the-numbers Hollywood/superficial in this game than minimalistic/grounded compared to other properties that hold this aura of dread, determination, and tenacious hope.

    Yeah, the game succeeded in leaving me wanting more. More positive than negative. I loved playing the game, very fun and happy to have been a part of it. It can only get better from here if they decide to do a follow-up. It must get better. Bend earned our attention, absolutely.    … Expand
  27. mrgreentoad
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    I just want to start by saying that this is my first review on Metacritic. I enjoyed the game so much that I felt like creating an account on Metacritic just so I could talk about it. I have been playing the game for five weeks and just completed the main story and cleared all of the hordes. I lived down in Bend Oregon in the mid 90s for a couple years and I absolutely loved the highI just want to start by saying that this is my first review on Metacritic. I enjoyed the game so much that I felt like creating an account on Metacritic just so I could talk about it. I have been playing the game for five weeks and just completed the main story and cleared all of the hordes. I lived down in Bend Oregon in the mid 90s for a couple years and I absolutely loved the high desert, open world that Bend studios has created. I love the mood and atmosphere of the game as well as the beautiful graphics and amazing lighting. I want to thank the studio for this amazing game and I hope that a sequel will be in the works soon!… Expand
  28. Rhinoshark
    Jun 4, 2019
    9
    I’ll start off by saying Days Gone is a really good game. It’s not perfect. But it’s by no means bad. I just got done getting the platinum and beating all the hordes and really enjoyed my time. I think part of the problem Days Gone has with media critics is the state the game was released in. As of this writing it’s currently at a patch of 1.09. 9 updates to a game with in its first fewI’ll start off by saying Days Gone is a really good game. It’s not perfect. But it’s by no means bad. I just got done getting the platinum and beating all the hordes and really enjoyed my time. I think part of the problem Days Gone has with media critics is the state the game was released in. As of this writing it’s currently at a patch of 1.09. 9 updates to a game with in its first few weeks is pretty bad. And figuring critics only got maybe 2-4 of these patches before launch I can understand their gripes. It just sucks it soured their opinions of a game that once fixed is awesome. So who’s to blame for that? Sony? I think the game needed a few more weeks of polish and i think a lot of outlets would have given it a 8-9 or even better. It’s currently my GOTY (though I’m still playing through Sekiro) it’s a very fun game. The characters are very likable especially Decon the main character. Sam Whitwer did a great job making Decon come alive and feel like a real believable person. Even though by the end of the game you can basically be a power house. With in the story he’s just a normal guy. The story is pretty good nothing mind blowing and has some obvious plot points but over all it’s a fairly good tale. I think the combat is pretty good. Once you upgrade and understand how it all works it’s fun and satisfying. Some of the game can get repetitive but honestly what open world game doesn’t. But I never felt annoyed having to do similar quests. I think the game went on a little longer than it should have. I have a few gripes but it’s nothing that really soured my enjoyment. Some gripes are looting. It can be a chore to loot. Having to hold down square and wait a split second sucks. Picking up the wrong things like enemy guns is annoying. Not being able to reliably find the loot you need to make things. Like late game finding bottles and other stuff to make bombs. Some story elements didn’t make sense. There were still a few bugs and frame rate drops but nothing game breaking at least for me. There was one moment where I was fighting a horde and the horde just stopped and I couldn’t attack. But I just moved out of the area and it all went back to normal with no progression loss. That was the worst bug I got and that was literally the last hour of my 100% run. Overall it’s not a perfect game but it’s really really fun. It’s charming and entertaining. And I really hope Bend gets another shot cause Days Gone 2 could really be a hit! And there is def room for more story in this world. If you enjoy really good games. Trust me you’ll like this. Don’t let the media make you pass this one by. Just look at the user scores vs media. Obviously something isn’t clicking between us.… Expand
  29. SpellOfEarth
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very nice story about Buzzer and Dickon.Very nice zombie crowd.Some bugs but it still fixed some time ago.Thx for not kill Buzzer in story end… Expand
  30. Alisen21
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    It is the open world freaker game that we all dreamed about! The world is alive and the story is amazing. The true essence of a single player game!
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#3 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
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#2 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
71

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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