Days Gone

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10763 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 9,055 out of 10763
  2. Mixed: 797 out of 10763
  3. Negative: 911 out of 10763
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  1. Nick669
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    really good game. Great atmosphere, nice graphics and gameplay. Dying Light meets The Last of Us.
  2. Zombiedotcom
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    A lot of bug
    But fun, just fun
    Do not listen hater review
    Great visual, good story
    Do not hesitate
    Buy it. You will not regret
  3. FfF8
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, while not perfect, makes up for it by being a blast to play.
  4. paowee
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Voice Acting, story, and cutscenes really bring you into the Days Gone into the heart and head of Deacon St. John. The world is immersive and you will notice this in the big and little details as you play the game. Especially the little details. How the zombies and npcs act around you makes the world feel alive. The game does a good job of giving the player moments of peace and beautyVoice Acting, story, and cutscenes really bring you into the Days Gone into the heart and head of Deacon St. John. The world is immersive and you will notice this in the big and little details as you play the game. Especially the little details. How the zombies and npcs act around you makes the world feel alive. The game does a good job of giving the player moments of peace and beauty while at the same time really hitting the nail when it comes to intense and adrenaline packed moments when you think everything is going your way (fighting hordes especially).

    If you like any 1 of the following things: zombies, story-driven game, open world, RPG and crafting, then i recommend this game!    … Expand
  5. Fenrir79
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Awesome game. This game feels like a great John Carpenter movie. Great story, beautiful graphics, amazing soundtrack/audio, amazing weather effects, cool environments, beautiful animations. One of the best post-apocalyptic games ever.
  6. mfmaxpower
    Apr 29, 2019
    7
    Days Gone is okay. It's not great, and certainly isn't in the top echelon of AAA single player titles, but it's also not bad either.

    Days Gone, for me, is a solid 7.5 game. It could easily have been an 8.5 with better combat, which is probably my biggest issue with the game. DG has both melee and gun/ranged combat but does neither well. Ranged combat suffers from some truly terrible aim    Days Gone is okay. It's not great, and certainly isn't in the top echelon of AAA single player titles, but it's also not bad either.

    Days Gone, for me, is a solid 7.5 game. It could easily have been an 8.5 with better combat, which is probably my biggest issue with the game. DG has both melee and gun/ranged combat but does neither well. Ranged combat suffers from some truly terrible aim mechanics, while melee is a dull affair. Also, the enemy AI is really - *really* - bad. Combat does get better as you add skills but compared with other top titles, combat in Days Gone is a disappointment.

    The game world flatters to deceive. It's pretty but there's no real depth or detail to it. You don't really find anything interesting as you explore and the game doesn't tell stories through its world like the best games now do. Overall, the world you explore has a very bland feel to it.

    Everything else is pretty good, though there's no real stand out features. The stories are okay, the characters are okay, the visuals are okay, etc.

    I hope the game does well enough that Bend has a chance to learn and improve, but for me the game deserves the mixed reception that it's receiving.    … Expand
  7. hmc011
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    days gone is best Zombie Game !!
    This is awesome!
    Great game and really enjoing it at the moment
  8. Zambuco
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Really great game i put a 10 to combat the bad reviews but the game it’s definitely an 8-8.5 been 20+ hour in and having a blast the gameplay its a lot like the last of us the world feels like state of decay ( the fist) graphics are a beauty and runs solid, i encounter a few glitchs like the missing audio when upgrade the muffler but i just get back to the old muffler and its fix for now,Really great game i put a 10 to combat the bad reviews but the game it’s definitely an 8-8.5 been 20+ hour in and having a blast the gameplay its a lot like the last of us the world feels like state of decay ( the fist) graphics are a beauty and runs solid, i encounter a few glitchs like the missing audio when upgrade the muffler but i just get back to the old muffler and its fix for now, i really like when i get ambushed and really feel like ohh fu*%&, and when you think you’re safe and a freaker trow you away from your bike really great moments, overall great game.… Expand
  9. umairbasit
    Apr 29, 2019
    8
    The reviews are so disappointing for this amazing game. I never cared much for this game at first when announced. Although I am a huge zombie fan (The Walking Dead). Saw few trailers and videos but it didn't appeal much. I love the Open world Genre (GTA, RDR, AC, Witcher 3 and so on). I wanted to give this game a try when I found out about the open world. I went and pre-ordered it two daysThe reviews are so disappointing for this amazing game. I never cared much for this game at first when announced. Although I am a huge zombie fan (The Walking Dead). Saw few trailers and videos but it didn't appeal much. I love the Open world Genre (GTA, RDR, AC, Witcher 3 and so on). I wanted to give this game a try when I found out about the open world. I went and pre-ordered it two days prior to release- And then Came the Reviews bashing this game like hell the day after, which made me rethink if I want to really buy this Game. Thank God I kept my order and gave this a try. I am about 13 hours in and the game has been nothing but super fun. Couple of fps drops once in my playthrough, the audio of the bike disappeared for 10 mins but other than it is fantastic. Never thought I could have so much fun in this game.

    The reviews called the missions repetitive but I think they are fun. I don't think they are that much repetitive.
    Story so far has been great.
    Voice acting is good.. not the best but its decent and keeps you in action.
    The atmosphere is fantastic..although it rains a lot in this game but it feels good.
    The bike handling is a mixed bag..it takes a little to get used to but once you get the hang of it and not use it too aggressively - it serves you fine for travel and escapes.

    Love the Melee combat feels great smashing heads and faces with my nail bat. Gun play is not the best but its not bad either, its pretty decent and gets the job done.

    Overall Days Gone is a great game that should not be missed because of those crazy reviews it received. I would rate

    Story so far 8/10
    Characters 7/10
    Voice acting 7/10
    Gun play 7.5/10
    Bike handling 7/10
    Melee Combat 9/10
    Music 8/10
    Atmosphere 9/10
    A.i smartness 5/10
    Fun level 9/10

    Rated based on other open world genre Games.

    But if judged on it is OWN as a game Overall I would give this Game a 9/10

    Don't believe in the reviews of journalists- Try for yourself.    … Expand
  10. SFKnight650
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    So sad to see all the critics crap on this title. Story is engaging, skills and mechanics work well. Little issues on first gen launch day PS4 . Don't believe the reviews, this game rocks.
  11. leninernesto
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, xbox haters sucks, they have mediocre games is for that they put 0 for this game
  12. Daniellla
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    If this what an average PS4 exclusive game looks like then I would love to see what a great PS4 exclusive looks like.
  13. MockStudent4364
    Apr 29, 2019
    0
    This game is one big bug and story is mediocre i never played so buggy game
  14. LuisMonsalve01
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    I'm personally loving it, it's a very fun game and it's also very beautiful. I've played like 9 to 10 hours now, and i've just had 1 bug and it was just a little weird rock. It is not a masterpiece but believe me, it is way better than you may think because of the reviews.
  15. Hobobo
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    I'm actually having a really good time with Days Gone despite my hesitation due to critic reviews prior to the game's launch. The game is actually a solid AAA open world zombie experience. Even though much of the criticism is pointed at the fact that it doesn't do anything 'new' for the zombie genre, what it does do it does well. Also, I've visited Oregon on road trips and have to say,I'm actually having a really good time with Days Gone despite my hesitation due to critic reviews prior to the game's launch. The game is actually a solid AAA open world zombie experience. Even though much of the criticism is pointed at the fact that it doesn't do anything 'new' for the zombie genre, what it does do it does well. Also, I've visited Oregon on road trips and have to say, this game does the beautiful landscape of that state justice. The graphics are absolutely breathtaking at times.… Expand
  16. josemimata33
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    An amazing and awesome game. Fanboys must play before criticizing negatively. This game had been waiting years ago and is as expected, an open world with innovative aspects
  17. xrobhal
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Days Gone is a masterpiece! The game is fluid, the story is captivating and the graphics are beautiful. I've noticed some FPS drops in places but overall it performs well.
  18. Bambookas
    Apr 29, 2019
    8
    I don't understand some of the critics reviews. They complain about poor performance, boring story and repetitiveness of the game.

    In my 20 hrs of playing so far I haven't encountered any bugs, neither the performance issues. I am playing on PS4 Pro and there was one data streaming freeze for about 4 seconds when approaching the 1st camp with bike at high speed. So the game was loading    I don't understand some of the critics reviews. They complain about poor performance, boring story and repetitiveness of the game.

    In my 20 hrs of playing so far I haven't encountered any bugs, neither the performance issues. I am playing on PS4 Pro and there was one data streaming freeze for about 4 seconds when approaching the 1st camp with bike at high speed. So the game was loading in assets. Happens with a lot of games. The story is interesting, it is not as good as Red Dead Redemption 2 or The Last of Us, but it does have value. World is impressive and fun to explore, zombies are terrifying to encounter. AI is not as dumb as some of the reviews say, I think it is a perfect line between realistic and fun.

    In general this game may not feel super authentic, because it is not. It feels like it is borrowing the best parts from other games in the market. I think they combined Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Red Dead Redemption, The Last of Us into one game and it works great. It is not magical game, but what they achieved here is a really decent game.

    7.2 for this game is underwhelming in my opinion. I think it stands between 8 and 8.5 on the score table and I have had lots of fun with it.

    I am very happy my friend told me to ignore these stupid critic reviews and get it on day one which I did and I have no regrets!

    Good job, Bend Studios    … Expand
  19. rulo_master
    Apr 29, 2019
    8
    I have been playing this game over the weekend. I'm around 5 to 6 hours in. There is nothing new added to the genre but overall is a solid experience. Graphics are nice/beautiful especially in 4K with HDR. Game play is solid and enjoyable. Especially the exploration. I have found myself getting lost exploring and looking for freakers nests. The story is appealing, at least for now. TheI have been playing this game over the weekend. I'm around 5 to 6 hours in. There is nothing new added to the genre but overall is a solid experience. Graphics are nice/beautiful especially in 4K with HDR. Game play is solid and enjoyable. Especially the exploration. I have found myself getting lost exploring and looking for freakers nests. The story is appealing, at least for now. The audio is good. really creates at atmosphere of tension when you run into other scavengers in the world. Overall a solid experience that I totally recommend to give it a shot.… Expand
  20. jgordon330
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing! Very solid all across the board. any technical issues will be fixed in patches. There is not that many serious ones to worry about anyway. All that hate is unjust and unfair. I have been immersed the entire time, loving the open world. yes parts of the world are empty but only small portions, and it makes sense with the apocalyptic setting. The world, enemies andThis game is amazing! Very solid all across the board. any technical issues will be fixed in patches. There is not that many serious ones to worry about anyway. All that hate is unjust and unfair. I have been immersed the entire time, loving the open world. yes parts of the world are empty but only small portions, and it makes sense with the apocalyptic setting. The world, enemies and characters are all really solid, and well done. 10/10 for any zombie/story/biker lover driven player.… Expand
  21. TheLoCoRaven
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    This is Mad Max vehicle mechanics added to The Last of Us stealth and crafting mechanics. There’s nothing here not to love. Reviewers were butthurt over SJW BS and others complained it’s too long. When have you ever heard of a game getting dinged for being long? Reviewers were going out of their way to hate on this game and it was obvious.
  22. Jericho118
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Must have experience I would recommend this game to all Playstation owners.
  23. Jericho117
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    This is a must have game. people who give this game bad reviews are just Xbox fanboys
  24. Wolfenstein51
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    The game is 9, but I am giving it a 10 because of all the undeserved hate it is getting. The first 3 hours are a 7 which tells me most reviewers didn't play past the 3 hr point. But you know what? The game gets a LOT better the more you play. It's as good as any AAA open world title out there. Kind of reminds me of a cross between Last of Us and Red Dead Redemption.
  25. rapkonciencia
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Juego de calidad como Sony siempre tiene acostumbrado hacer, se recomienda su compra, duración, historia y gráficos
  26. Will_I_Mmm
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    This game is addicting as hell! Critics are confused on what makes a good game apparently, because the game I'm playing and the game they reviewed are obviously different. Slow burn type of action game, but one hell of a ride. Once you get going, a lot of your time will be.... days gone.
  27. robodonnell93
    Apr 29, 2019
    8
    Emotional story told in a unique way. It's a beautiful looking game. The occasional bug here and there which I'm sure will be ironed out in future updates.
    It is an 8/10 for me due to long loading screens and gun combat which could be improved. Despite this, it is a fantastic game and a must-buy for any PS4 owner.
  28. Ois
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    With all the PS4 exclusives coming out, this is up there with Uncharted, God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us, etc. Definitely worth it.
  29. juxxiWest
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Easily my Game of the Year for 2019. The game feels very old school (in a good way) to me from a gameplay perspective while also looking graphically stunning. It gets the job done for this 36 year old geezer and then some. I hope Bend is working on a open world Syphon Filter for PS5 because this game was a tease for me, it feels like a refined/modernized version of gameplay from theEasily my Game of the Year for 2019. The game feels very old school (in a good way) to me from a gameplay perspective while also looking graphically stunning. It gets the job done for this 36 year old geezer and then some. I hope Bend is working on a open world Syphon Filter for PS5 because this game was a tease for me, it feels like a refined/modernized version of gameplay from the classic Syphon Filter games but in the high desert with freakers, bikes and a open world to boot. Love It!

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

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

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

    Thanks Bend Studio for helping me keep my faith in gaming alive by giving me a full product for my money without the added BS and a fantastic game to boot.    … Expand
  30. Krad_1989
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    An excellent game, with tons of story/side missions, massive zombie hordes and a very interesting protagonist.
    Would recommend this game to everyone that is fan of zombies...sorry freakers.
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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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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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