Days Gone

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10763 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 797 out of 10763
  3. Negative: 911 out of 10763
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  1. hrretz
    Apr 30, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review contains some Spoilers!

    Even though i like the ps4 more than the xbox im still going to be completely neutral in this review of Bend Studios Days Gone.

    So im 25+ hours into the game and so far it is really fun when everything works but i've had some bugs in this game for example i played a mission where i was supposed to follow some guy and he just fell into the ground and i had to restart the mission which was really annoying. I also had some other bugs but aside from that this game can be really fun. Another bug i found was that a guy called me the same time the radio was on so i had two people talking at the same time which was annoying.

    The combat in this game is not brilliant. I don't feel like i have to buy any other guns and the ones i've used feels pretty much the same. The combat also feels a bit clunky with the third person camera but overall the combat is just okay to mediocre.

    Some things i liked about Days Gone were the trust system where you had to gain trust to be able to buy the higher tier guns and bike upgrades which is good so you have something to work for and the upgrades to the bike feels rewarding aswell and it makes you want to have a faster and quieter bike. The driving in this game is really fun aswell and it gets even better when you upgrade it. It also didn't get boring for me to drive the bike to all the different locations and i've almost never used fast travel which is a good thing. You also have to take care about your bike because it can break and run out of fuel. If it breaks you need to find scrap from broken cars or you can just find them out while looting and if your fuel runs out you need to find a gas at a gas station or just a can laying somewhere. This part of the game is good and later on you can also upgrade your bike to resist more damage and have a bigger tank.

    The sound of the bike is really good and also is the overall graphics in the game and the overall sound of the game is ok.

    This game also has a perk system where you can choose which type you want to upgrade. There are three types of perks: Melee, Ranged and Survival. I personally found the ranged category the most useful because it made my guns better and more fun to use. Melee is also good. Have not upgraded too much on survival yet but im definetly going to.

    The main storyline at the beginning is to find Deacon's lost wife even though he didn't even knew she was alive. The story itself is pretty good with it's good and bad parts. There is also different storylines so it's not the same the whole time and if you complete a storyline you get some pretty cool awards. My favorite one is the "I Remember" one where you find out about Deacons past in flashbacks which was really cool to see how he acted and how the world looked before the apocalypse. Some storylines is not that good though. I have to help people i don't feel anything and most characters you meet are not memorable which is a big issue in this game.

    So briefly said, the game is fun to play and the best part of this game is the driving and the trust/upgrade system in the game. Story okay and combat mediocre but overall the game is still fun and it is very satisfying just killing freakers with melee attacks. Definetly worth checking out but if your not sure if your going to like it or not you should probably wait for a sale.

    Story - 6.5/10
    Combat - 5/10
    Gameplay - 7/10
    Sound - 7/10
    Graphics 8.5/10
    Fun 8/10
    Upgrading/Trust system 8.5/10

    So after that i give this game 7/10. Definetly not the best game on the ps4 but definetly not the worst. 7/10 is not bad. People just think that because its yellow it's not good but 7/10 for me is a good game.
    Overall fun game and is worth checking out!    … Expand
  2. LittleArti
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    The best game of the first half of 2019, without any doubt - a great storyline, the physics of the motorcycle is beyond praise, the hordes of freakers really terrify. Recomend for everybody!
  3. mikepatyaev
    Apr 30, 2019
    4
    I played Days Gone, and I thought that if Sony Bend Studio had more time to develop this game, it could be something far better than this product
  4. Lestatman
    Apr 30, 2019
    3
    Like others extremely dissapointed with the game. Same old tired open world repeat quests, gameplay not fun. Sure there is something wrong with the gun play and driving in this game. Plenty of technical difficulties than can ruin quests as the save system needs improving either with better and frequent auto saves or a more leniant hard save.
  5. Joshualee9542
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    8.5 For me. Im really enjoying the game. Good story and good graphics. Had a few issues but Bend Studios are pushing out patches very quickly. Definitely worth picking up.
    Good story
    Good graphics
    Good gameplay
    Few bugs
  6. SamuelBadman
    Apr 30, 2019
    3
    Não muito a falar, o jogo veio quebrado de todas as formas possíveis, Crackdown 3 veio muito melhor e mais divertido e falaram pior dele, esse jogo merece até menos do quê 3.
  7. Drakeula
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    What a stellar new IP! Absolutely love the crafting and bike maintenance, it’s just enough to keep you engaged without it getting in the way of fun. The melee combat feels great right off the bat (pun intended) where the gun play needs a few of the skills upgraded to feel really nice, it does get there however! Overall it’s a solid 8.5 and a fun factor for me of 10!
  8. Vasevkire
    Apr 30, 2019
    5
    That is the first game i want my money back the game is a mess they try copy so many other games and finally we got some low budget product it is a pity for the lost potenial
  9. Nekro_E
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Beautiful visuals, great sounds, excelent gameplay, excelent story. Mix of Last of us; Wildlands and Horizon, what more can I say.. 10/10 because I was so looking forward for a game like this.
  10. btobobd
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Exelente juego super recomendable muy entretenido y las graficas y el sonido maravillosos
  11. arash_sis71
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    A great game for real gamers...
    Amazing game
    Great story
    Fantastic & beautiful graphics
    Wide and beautiful world
    Great gameplay
    Driving is fun
    Incredible environment
    Beautiful animations
    Amazing soundtracks
    And...
  12. 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
  13. jason19
    Apr 30, 2019
    8
    There are some bugs here and there but overall the game is enjoyable. Props to Bend Studio!
  14. HayvenMoses
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Is this game more of the same? Yes,Is it innovative? NO Is it a blast to play? YES I dont know whats wrong with people these days but some people need to get checked,to many uptight cry babies,its pathetic. This games so much fun,I love it, I say if it aint broke dont fix it,this is everything I want in a game,third person,great combat,open world,motorcycles,guns and Zombies,Ya I said it.Is this game more of the same? Yes,Is it innovative? NO Is it a blast to play? YES I dont know whats wrong with people these days but some people need to get checked,to many uptight cry babies,its pathetic. This games so much fun,I love it, I say if it aint broke dont fix it,this is everything I want in a game,third person,great combat,open world,motorcycles,guns and Zombies,Ya I said it. Lighten up people,its a VIDEO GAME.… Expand
  15. 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
  16. Beast979
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    I am now about 20 hours in and totally loving this game...don't listen to the crappy critics who are bashing the game for political agendas or whatever . I mean I literally have read a lot of the critics reviews, and there are a number of biased reviews based on political beliefs rather than how fun the game is. The game is fun, just as game should be.

    There were however more bugs in    I am now about 20 hours in and totally loving this game...don't listen to the crappy critics who are bashing the game for political agendas or whatever . I mean I literally have read a lot of the critics reviews, and there are a number of biased reviews based on political beliefs rather than how fun the game is. The game is fun, just as game should be.

    There were however more bugs in this game then there should have been at launch, but a number of them seem to be patched already, and I am sure since it is a first party game, sony will make sure the rest are fixed asap. The only bug I have personally come across is an audio bug.

    One other thing, for those saying the game offers nothing new....I completely beg to differ. It is a third person shooter with stealth and fun as hell melee...standard stuff....but man I had ridden my bike past a number of zombies on the side of the road...typical stuff in any game that has a vehicle...you can just ride past...which is mostly true....till bam one comes running at me out of no where leaps through the air and tackles me off my bike while I am cruising by....next thing I know I am having to run to get the hell out of there as about 8 are running at me....took a little work and maneuvering to clear them out just to get back to my bike. Then you have the swarms...I happened to come across one where I can hear them, below...I am on a cliff about 40 feet above them thinking I am safe and go to the edge to look down at them......nope, suddenly they all start to agro as they spot me.....and next thing I know they are headed straight off the cliff and I am running for my life again.....good stuff....then don't even get me started on the creepy newts. There are many good experiences in this game...give it a chance and play it, ignore the "middling" critics scores.    … Expand
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. alecgenie11
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Couldn't recommend this game enough for anyone who is a fan of open-world, horror and story driven games! Honestly cannot even comprehend the undeserving and disrespectful reviews, it's as if we're playing two different games LOL?!?!? extremely unwarranted on a game that a team has clearly worked very hard on, and it shows from the beginning, IMO anyway! Kudos to you Bend Studio!!
  20. Esmatr
    Apr 30, 2019
    2
    Tiene varios problemas, esta bien la historia pero esperaba más del juego.
  21. Nargacuga
    Apr 30, 2019
    0
    What has the game besides a good grafic and hordes? a tachnical stand from 2012, really emotionless mimic and gestic, a lot of bugs charakter they are screaming because they don't even tryed to mix the sound correctly an lame not interesting story generic sidequests, an stupid KI, enemys that take multiple hits into the head (complete hilarious tanky enemys), minimum cutomizationoptions,What has the game besides a good grafic and hordes? a tachnical stand from 2012, really emotionless mimic and gestic, a lot of bugs charakter they are screaming because they don't even tryed to mix the sound correctly an lame not interesting story generic sidequests, an stupid KI, enemys that take multiple hits into the head (complete hilarious tanky enemys), minimum cutomizationoptions, an autoaim funktion that does not aim at all and a price of 60$ or € for an game that is not even 30$/€ an complete failure… Expand
  22. RaysOfGrey
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    10 ?? Oh, god...another PS4 Fanboy ! (nooooooo !! Just here to counter the negatives)
    @the people who give this game a 3 or straight up ZERO:
    ARE WE EVEN PLAYING THE SAME GAME?? Don't be such a hater and give this game a FAIR review. I understand that this game is not for everybody...but to just downvote it to 0 just because your experience was bad? That's not very reasonable. Just    10 ?? Oh, god...another PS4 Fanboy ! (nooooooo !! Just here to counter the negatives)
    @the people who give this game a 3 or straight up ZERO:
    ARE WE EVEN PLAYING THE SAME GAME?? Don't be such a hater and give this game a FAIR review.
    I understand that this game is not for everybody...but to just downvote it to 0 just because your experience was bad? That's not very reasonable.
    Just for Graphics, World building, Sound, Gameplay and Setting this game deserves a solid 6/10
    I guess where you can kick it down on a little is the Bugs, Story, Zombie Genre and the lack of Multiplayer. (Because lets be honest, how cool would it be to roam DaysGone with a 2 players Co-op ?)

    Yes, the game bogs down and drags a bit....and yes...there are some inital bugs that plaque the game. But, when does this not happen with a new relase ?

    That being said.... This game is GREAT!! I got in on relase date and I have barely put it down this whole weekended. Now tell me, if a game was really 0/10 or maybe 2/10. Would I play it this much ? A game that is a 0/10 is something you cannot even stand to play 30 minutes.

    Speaking of playing a lot...I only just scratched the surface of this game. I think im still only 34% into the story! And I sunk a decent 15 hours into this already!

    And not even side-tracking and wasting time. Just doing ingame stuff !

    The gameplay is solid. The vibe is just wonderfull. And the tense moments just make it so great.
    I dont think I can say anything that has not already been said by other people.

    LIke I said, I guess this game is not everybody's "cup-of-tea" so to speak, but if you`re into the whole post-apocolypse with free roaming and third person shooting ?? you really can't go wrong with this game.

    THIS GAME NEEDS 2 PLAYER Co-Op !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  23. SamJelveh
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Great game, can't understand why IGN and other review were not kind to this game??!!!
  24. ForceMaster2000
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Simply put, I love Days Gone! This game is one of the best survival, horror games I've ever played! I've found the story totally engrossing, the characters believable and likable and the action top notch! The graphics on the PS4 Pro are amazing. Riding the bike is so much fun, I find it hard to stop and enjoy the beautiful scenery. I'm not much for guns, and that's okay because you startSimply put, I love Days Gone! This game is one of the best survival, horror games I've ever played! I've found the story totally engrossing, the characters believable and likable and the action top notch! The graphics on the PS4 Pro are amazing. Riding the bike is so much fun, I find it hard to stop and enjoy the beautiful scenery. I'm not much for guns, and that's okay because you start out the game with an awesome crossbow. There's nothing better than sneaking into an ambush camp and taking out everyone in it with stealth. I can see myself playing this game for a long time to come with its huge open world infested with freakers!… Expand
  25. renatomenezes
    Apr 30, 2019
    0
    Jogo completamente bugado, injogavel, as laterais da estrada ficam invisiveis e vc cai p a morte, mesmo carregando o jogo depois as laterais e a estrada ficam invisiveis e vc não consegue prosseguir, patetica, jogo quebrado, desisti de tentar jogar essa bomba e coloquei a venda. Quando a sony ira fazer um jogo AAA coop? sera que é tão dificil assim? Ela ja coloca IA em seus jogos paraJogo completamente bugado, injogavel, as laterais da estrada ficam invisiveis e vc cai p a morte, mesmo carregando o jogo depois as laterais e a estrada ficam invisiveis e vc não consegue prosseguir, patetica, jogo quebrado, desisti de tentar jogar essa bomba e coloquei a venda. Quando a sony ira fazer um jogo AAA coop? sera que é tão dificil assim? Ela ja coloca IA em seus jogos para facilitar a vida do jogador, custa deixar um outro player controlar essa IA? Olha o mundo aberto do days gone, todo bugado e injogavel, ao menos se fosse coop daria para compartilhar com alguem essa experiencia terrivel, rs.… Expand
  26. dinkboy30
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Great game! Wasn't sure I needed another open world zombie game in my life; turns out I do.
  27. StriderStroke
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    O jogo ta simplesmente lindo! Tanto no quesito gameplay quanto no quesito storytelling. O gameplay com a Drifter Bike é demais! Pilotar a motoca em meio as paisagens do jogo é de encher os olhos, e quando você tromba com uma horda bate aquele desespero. Amei!!!
  28. jackinvestor
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Actually a great game.....

    Much better graphics then I expected. I play on a 50” OLED tv and the game looks fantastic in 4K HDR. Also its mostly a very smooth 30 fps. I have almost not seen any bugs. I like the fact that gasoline, amunition, spare parts etc always is in short supply so you are forced to think ahead and about your every move. Amunition, gazoline, spare parts is    Actually a great game.....

    Much better graphics then I expected. I play on a 50” OLED tv and the game looks fantastic in 4K HDR. Also its mostly a very smooth 30 fps.

    I have almost not seen any bugs.

    I like the fact that gasoline, amunition, spare parts etc always is in short supply so you are forced to think ahead and about your every move. Amunition, gazoline, spare parts is easy to find in the towns and enemy camps but its not always easy to collect....

    A good game that can hold is own until we get Sonys top games like The Last of Us 2.    … Expand
  29. srafdssa
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Idk about this revievs, 7/10? It's funny ! This game IS THE BEST SURVIVAL HORROR OPEN-WORLD GAME WITH ZOMBIE, Staty Of Decay 2 can't even stand close to Days Gone in any mechanics, i just love this game after start, (played with 1.05 patch) I wanna more game like this, I dont understand this reveiews, its seems like u cant say RDR2 WAS BOORING **** But u can says Days Gone is Average xDDIdk about this revievs, 7/10? It's funny ! This game IS THE BEST SURVIVAL HORROR OPEN-WORLD GAME WITH ZOMBIE, Staty Of Decay 2 can't even stand close to Days Gone in any mechanics, i just love this game after start, (played with 1.05 patch) I wanna more game like this, I dont understand this reveiews, its seems like u cant say RDR2 WAS BOORING **** But u can says Days Gone is Average xDD Days gone is much better then RDR2 for me. 10/10 Amazing game:)… Expand
  30. Rayngard
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Ребят я хз , но але. Как давно были норм игры про зомби да ещё и на мотоцикле? Хм...наиграв часов 30 - игра достойнейшая. Игрожур прогнил давно.
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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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