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
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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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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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