Days Gone

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10763 Ratings

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  1. Jtrevelyn
    May 27, 2019
    8
    I've had a lot of fun playing, the gameplay is fun, and engaging once you start getting more skills, the story and characters are all pretty well done, obviously the game is beautiful, there are some instances of frame rate drop usually when riding the bike. The only other gripes I have are it is a bit unbalanced at times and too easy on normal, but if you like games like uncharted andI've had a lot of fun playing, the gameplay is fun, and engaging once you start getting more skills, the story and characters are all pretty well done, obviously the game is beautiful, there are some instances of frame rate drop usually when riding the bike. The only other gripes I have are it is a bit unbalanced at times and too easy on normal, but if you like games like uncharted and horizon then you'll love this, and dare I say I've had more fun playing this than rdr2.… Expand
  2. toaplan
    May 1, 2022
    8
    It's almost The Last of Us - the open-world game. The writing, characters and dialogue just aren't quite up to Naughty Dog standards. The generic quest design lets the game down a bit, but other than that it's a very enjoyable and atmospheric open-world game. Bike and combat mechanics work well and the zombie hordes are intimidating. The hardcore challenge mode is another outstanding feature.
  3. Otakool
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    This game is proof of how you should play a game for yourself and not trust reviews. I really enjoyed playing days gone. Story although a bit cheesy and predictable at times, somehow still managed to keep me intrigued (good actors). Game is addictive and the environment feels great. The hordes are the best part of the game.

    Glad to see that those who play it like it as opposed to those    This game is proof of how you should play a game for yourself and not trust reviews. I really enjoyed playing days gone. Story although a bit cheesy and predictable at times, somehow still managed to keep me intrigued (good actors). Game is addictive and the environment feels great. The hordes are the best part of the game.

    Glad to see that those who play it like it as opposed to those who reviewed it. Only complaint is the audio sync is messed up TERRIBLY and after being out for a year or so the games still pretty buggy. Don’t let this stop you though. The game is still loads of fun.    … Expand
  4. Five5x
    Jan 22, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I ended up buying this game after I watched a few videos showing how much it improved. Overall it's a great game. If I was to imagine what a post apocalyptical open world infected zombie game would be, it would be pretty close to this. The game does a great job immersing the player into the world. It's fun to drive around on my hog and see what's going on. A lot of the characters are spot on representations. From people who have been waiting all their lives for some end of the world stuff to happen. To others doing their best to protect the people. Everything this game does, it does it well. Shooting, hand to hand combat, driving and exploring feel good.

    That isn't to say there isn't some issues. I find the game has some inconsistences in it's story telling and characters. People do and say things that make little sense or contradict earlier things they said. For instance, earlier in the story I was sent on a job to get something and the guy who sent me out wasn't worried about causing trouble with a certain group of people. Later in the story he tells me I don't want to anger the leader of those same very people earlier he didn't care if I killed. Then 2 seconds later he says we need to take care of the group of people he just said not to mess with. It absolutely makes no sense. Or how about Saint John being a complete jerk to people in the camps, yet needing their help and or working with them. It makes no sense to create ill will with people you're constantly working with.

    There's other another issues that irk me. Anytime you go into a camp and walk by the mechanic or anyone else in a camp, they comment on you being there. If you happen to walk by them a few seconds later, they comment like they haven't seen you in days. You can do this over and over again. At one point I had a mission to check in on a friend. I drove all the way over there to ask him something for him to reply completely incorrectly to what I was asking and that was the whole mission. It's little things like this that don't seem right in a game that gets so much right. Then there's rescuing screaming survivors who are always the same few character models. Why would anybody scream in your face while rescuing them in a zombie apocalypses? Again, it makes no sense.

    Another thing that bothers me is how the game tries very hard to say who would survive the zombie apocalypse and who wouldn't. Only the gangsters, drug addicts, bikers and ex cons would survive. The game even says accountants wouldn't make it out in this world, says who? They try to make this clear delineation of who's capable of surviving and it makes no sense. Survival skills are not base on being a bad$ss on the streets before everything went down.

    But besides these few issues, the game itself is a ton of fun and I would totally recommend.    … Expand
  5. Jbones17
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    I’ve never been more disappointed in critic reviews more then I am with days gone. After seeing the scores it was getting, I was expecting an average game at best. That’s is FAR from the case. One of my favourite games I have played in quite some time, probably since god of war to be honest. It does everything so well, has deep game mechanics, a beautiful open world worth exploring. I’veI’ve never been more disappointed in critic reviews more then I am with days gone. After seeing the scores it was getting, I was expecting an average game at best. That’s is FAR from the case. One of my favourite games I have played in quite some time, probably since god of war to be honest. It does everything so well, has deep game mechanics, a beautiful open world worth exploring. I’ve played for over 20 hours and I’m so confused. We’re reviewers told to bomb this game or something? The game is strictly awesome on every level… Expand
  6. rsaadi28
    May 10, 2019
    8
    Jogo muito bom, divertido, uma variedade de ações que podemos fazer no jogo. Porem o que estraga o jogo é o alto numero de bugs que o jogo tem. Na minha jogatina o jogo travou algumas vezes e sempre quando o personagem esta na moto e passa por alguns lugares com muitos elementos o jogo cai draticamente a taxa de quadros. Creio que como estamos falando de um exclusivo, o jogo deveria rodarJogo muito bom, divertido, uma variedade de ações que podemos fazer no jogo. Porem o que estraga o jogo é o alto numero de bugs que o jogo tem. Na minha jogatina o jogo travou algumas vezes e sempre quando o personagem esta na moto e passa por alguns lugares com muitos elementos o jogo cai draticamente a taxa de quadros. Creio que como estamos falando de um exclusivo, o jogo deveria rodar liso sem esse tipo de problema, pois foi criado somente para esse hardware, estou jogando no ps4 slim, pode ser que no ps4 pro fique melhor, mas se lançou para o ps4 normal deveria rodar sem problema nenhum. Espero a que a desenvolvedora conserte essas instabilidades com o tempo para melhorar ainda mais o gameplay que para mim a pesar disso tudo eu achei muito bom.… Expand
  7. fabricioss
    May 21, 2019
    8
    Great graphics and solid gameplay. The story is excellent, the friendship between Deacon and Boozer is beautiful, the love story between Deacon and Sarah is amazing and all other relationships with the other characters were very well written in my opinion. Yes, there are bugs and frame rate issues, but they didn’t break my experience. Actually the developer has been launching patches veryGreat graphics and solid gameplay. The story is excellent, the friendship between Deacon and Boozer is beautiful, the love story between Deacon and Sarah is amazing and all other relationships with the other characters were very well written in my opinion. Yes, there are bugs and frame rate issues, but they didn’t break my experience. Actually the developer has been launching patches very consistently and that’s very much appreciated.… Expand
  8. ericparis
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    Great and story. Really enjoyed it. Single player . Good long hours of play.
  9. nightrunner97
    May 18, 2019
    8
    Great game with lots of bugs. It has it's issues, but it's fun and super enjoyable to play. Eerie soundtrack, somewhat interesting characters, great voice acting, decent graphics, outstanding environment, and a decent story make Days Gone something worth trying. Also, the real-time weather is crazy and how it affects the environment is even crazier. I highly recommend this game if you areGreat game with lots of bugs. It has it's issues, but it's fun and super enjoyable to play. Eerie soundtrack, somewhat interesting characters, great voice acting, decent graphics, outstanding environment, and a decent story make Days Gone something worth trying. Also, the real-time weather is crazy and how it affects the environment is even crazier. I highly recommend this game if you are a fan of Dying Light and Far Cry. Could have been better, but honestly: a great first major outing by Bend Studio. I see a lot of potential for them working with Sony.… Expand
  10. kimliksiz
    Apr 30, 2019
    8
    There are some bugs at the game mechanic. But its not problem for the developer. İt will be solved with update patch. Game is good. there are some manipulation at the critic reviews. İt should be examined
  11. VieRus8u
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Love this game, the characters are great, the story is awesome, I love the fact that its open world. The only real gripe I have about this game was the dumb AI. You could hide in a bush and kill a complete horde of infected without them finding you.
    Other than that this game was a blast to play and I hope we see a second game soon.
  12. Simoniner
    Jun 18, 2019
    8
    This is a good example of all the problems with the modern day gaming critics who are pressured to pump out review after review and so they don't really put the proper time into all the games. I'm stunned at some of the terrible reviews it received.

    This was the most solid 8 even rating game I can think of. It does not have the transcendent game changing feel like GOW but it doesn't    This is a good example of all the problems with the modern day gaming critics who are pressured to pump out review after review and so they don't really put the proper time into all the games. I'm stunned at some of the terrible reviews it received.

    This was the most solid 8 even rating game I can think of. It does not have the transcendent game changing feel like GOW but it doesn't need to if you enjoy open world games. It's a beautiful open world with a lot of weapons and tactic options (stealth vs all out force). The random horde encounters, sometimes even during an ongoing mission, can be hilarious and/or terrifying. Having to monitor and plan for fuel is a fun twist that keeps things interesting. The story has a lot of common cliches but it's still entertaining and the voice acting is excellent. The map by end game is HUGE. Bike customization is a little limited but nice and I wish the outfit could be customized as well.

    I don't have as much time as I used to for gaming, but I had a blast turning this on and spending a couple hours at a time busting up some freakers. If you enjoy open world with scavenging and crafting then I recommend giving this a shot.    … Expand
  13. Dranlord
    Apr 26, 2019
    8
    good game i love the vibe that give me when driving or phasing the horde of something, isnt the best open world but is a solid game
  14. Nigme
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    +
    Atmosphere
    Hordes of freakers
    Interesting characters
    Graphics
    Bike riding
    Gameplay

    -
    Predictable ending
    Bad optimization (even on PS4 Pro)
    Tedious sidequests
    Lingering narration

    I'll score half the point for the fact that this is the first AAA game for developers.
  15. andreslu2700
    Sep 2, 2021
    8
    Great history, great graphics, great game, i really hope a second part, its a really good franchaise
  16. fernandezhirak
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game contains a great narrative, wonderful scenario and Deacon is a bad ass character… Expand
  17. pvc01
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Gostei bastante do jogo, principalmente matar hordas, não dou 10 devido as quedas de desemprenho que ocorrem no jogo.
  18. Anthor
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    Técnicamente espectacular, al nivel de Horizon Zero Dawn o God of War tranquilamente y sin exagerar. Entornos naturales de altísimo nivel gráfico y de lo mejor en las distancias cortas, e incluso superior a los anteriores en algunos detalles. Historia interesante, buenos diálogos, gran doblaje al castellano, las hordas muy conseguidas y con una conducción motera fluida y satisfactoria.Técnicamente espectacular, al nivel de Horizon Zero Dawn o God of War tranquilamente y sin exagerar. Entornos naturales de altísimo nivel gráfico y de lo mejor en las distancias cortas, e incluso superior a los anteriores en algunos detalles. Historia interesante, buenos diálogos, gran doblaje al castellano, las hordas muy conseguidas y con una conducción motera fluida y satisfactoria. Está de puta madre. En su contra, algunos bugs menores que todavía quedan pero que no entorpecen el conjunto. Nada del otro mundo. Por lo demás, un grandísimo exclusivo de PS4 y una nueva IP que más quisieran otras marcas tener. Toda la mierda que le cayó fué injusta.… Expand
  19. CrocodiiLee
    May 27, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Days gone provides you an amazing experience of zombies and open world. The gameplay itself is fluid and intuitive / easy to master.
    However, there are some bugs and errors that can destroy your experience like FPS Drops. The campaign itself is decent and makes you want to play more and more, but the writing itself is not the best. 3 out of the 5 camps of the game are pretty much useless and there are some missions that are non-sense in the context of the story.    … Expand
  20. GamerXiphosYT
    May 31, 2021
    8
    The first few hours are EXTREMELY slow, this is what caused me to take so long to fully complete the game, having owned the game since 2019 and having restarted it SEVERAL times, I wouldn't say that the start of the game is boring, but it's very close to that description BUT if you persevere and get past the first few hours, the game really opens up and becomes a lot of fun.
  21. JunCLJ
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    Actually this game is not as bad as what the reviewers say. Days Gone is one of my most anticipated games in 2019 but felt sad when I read the review from IGN. They rate this game only has 6.5/10. Probably IGN don't know how to sneak in Days Gone, so they just rate at this low score. I was pre-ordered this game earlier before it was released. The graphics can't optimize well in my PS4 Pro,Actually this game is not as bad as what the reviewers say. Days Gone is one of my most anticipated games in 2019 but felt sad when I read the review from IGN. They rate this game only has 6.5/10. Probably IGN don't know how to sneak in Days Gone, so they just rate at this low score. I was pre-ordered this game earlier before it was released. The graphics can't optimize well in my PS4 Pro, with its 20-30fps. Sometimes has frame drop stuttering issue. I need to concentrate much to watch the game graphics and which lead me to headaches. Perhaps have to wait for PS5 in future to run this game. I rate 8/10, great game, the game content is good but bad side for the game optimizing.… Expand
  22. SHINYMUSIC
    May 2, 2019
    8
    This is the best game this year I have played. 4 hours in. I suspect the "gruff white guy" protagonist is what butthurt most reviewers. The game plays well with some but minimal frame rate drops. Story is great and is very compelling. shooting mechanics great. bike is fun. exploration mechanics are fun.

    Controls are heavy ... ie have some amount of input lag. If the controls were a bit    This is the best game this year I have played. 4 hours in. I suspect the "gruff white guy" protagonist is what butthurt most reviewers. The game plays well with some but minimal frame rate drops. Story is great and is very compelling. shooting mechanics great. bike is fun. exploration mechanics are fun.

    Controls are heavy ... ie have some amount of input lag. If the controls were a bit tighter I would have given the game a 9.

    overall 8.5/10
    If the story turns south or gets repetitive I will adjust my score accordingly.    … Expand
  23. tulkasdk
    May 6, 2019
    8
    While it has it's flaws and doesn't reinvent the wheel, it's still a great game. Survival mechanics and gun play is fun, tight controls, story and characters interesting, beautiful graphics, and overall design is solid.
    Mainstream outlets have been *way* too hard on this game and it deserves much better scores. In my opinion, compared to Red Dead Redemption 2, Days Gone is simply a better    While it has it's flaws and doesn't reinvent the wheel, it's still a great game. Survival mechanics and gun play is fun, tight controls, story and characters interesting, beautiful graphics, and overall design is solid.
    Mainstream outlets have been *way* too hard on this game and it deserves much better scores. In my opinion, compared to Red Dead Redemption 2, Days Gone is simply a better game.
    Highly recommended.    … Expand
  24. AbOUt_rIght
    Jan 16, 2021
    8
    A fine game with so many interesting characters and a meticulously crafted open world.

    The good: - Deacon might not be a likeable character for everyone, but you can't deny the fact that his motivations and his dedications are present and they are essential to the way how the game unfolds its twists and turns - the world feels genuinely beautiful and terrifying. you can see the    A fine game with so many interesting characters and a meticulously crafted open world.

    The good:
    - Deacon might not be a likeable character for everyone, but you can't deny the fact that his motivations and his dedications are present and they are essential to the way how the game unfolds its twists and turns
    - the world feels genuinely beautiful and terrifying. you can see the aftermath of the outbreak, see the filthy trails left by the freaks, see how anarchists trashed people's properties, see how the post-outbreak communities are built to protect their camps. there are so many details for you to learn more about this world
    - the gunplay is simply fantastic
    - the bond between certain characters are so adorable, I couldn't help but smile when they interact with each other

    The bad:
    - the melee mechanic is a bit outdated, especially when you and your enemy are attacking at the same time, your character would just "wait" and take that damage, in the meantime, you can't control Deacon until his animation is finished
    - voice acting really varies. there are some characters I just can't stand because of how annoyingly they talk    … Expand
  25. MasterRiley
    Aug 1, 2019
    8
    Days Gone is a very good open-world/zombie game. Its one of the weaker playstation exclusives in recent memory, but considering the team behind the game (Bend Studio) is much smaller and less experienced than other developers, they did a great job at creating Days Gone. The visuals of the game are simply incredible, with really great and immersive looking environments. Riding yourDays Gone is a very good open-world/zombie game. Its one of the weaker playstation exclusives in recent memory, but considering the team behind the game (Bend Studio) is much smaller and less experienced than other developers, they did a great job at creating Days Gone. The visuals of the game are simply incredible, with really great and immersive looking environments. Riding your motorbike is the main traversal mechanic in the game, and is well designed as the controls take some time to get used to but become really fun once you master them. Driving down a country road or through an old abandoned town feels very relaxing and intimate. Exploring the world and finding what used to be of a society is always really fun to do in these types of games. The zombie hordes are the real highlight of this game, with many encounters forcing you to mow down hundreds of zombies at once. The story is the weakest point of the game, with many uninteresting characters and plot points. The main character, Deacon, and his relationship with his wife and best friend are the strong points of the narrative and luckily keep the story enjoyable for the most part.… Expand
  26. leobatista
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma ótima história principal, missões secundárias razoável, as ordas de inimigos é algo bastante de desafiador e interessante. Porém os gráficos poderiam ter um maior cuidado e jogabilidade poderia ser um pouco + fluída.… Expand
  27. neolithicman
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    I got platinum on this and can say that is one of the most fun gameplays i had in years, it gets a little bit time to get used to it. The story hasn't too much engagement itself, but the gameplay overpasses in my opinion, the motorcycle gameplay feels too slow at the begining, but after the upgrades feels more enjoyable.
  28. spesini
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    How is this game at 71 from critics lmao. Fun gameplay, story is good but it's pretty long and burns out a bit close to the end (first half of the story is better). Progression system is cool, graphics and sound are amazing (best looking snow on PS4). Nothing in the game is groundbreaking, but everything works well.
  29. shiftyman
    Apr 26, 2019
    8
    I’m about 10 hours into the game, and so far some of the reviews are absolute rubbish, haven’t encountered a single bug or glitch, and no pop ins, maybe the day one 23gb patch fixed those issues. The story is solid, the open world is amazingly good. Anyone with critical thinking can workout my so many critics hate on this game, poor little snowflakes.
  30. YuuSato12
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    El mundo abierto se ve bonito y no tan vació como otras entregas, la música es bonita e inmersa en su mundo, aunque el personaje principal es muy desagradable al principio con todos (aunque eso es por su mundo y acabas sintiendo lastima por el), lo malo son algunos bugs que salen de vez en cuando y algunas misiones son algo repetitivas.
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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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