Days Gone

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10763 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9,055 out of 10763
  2. Mixed: 797 out of 10763
  3. Negative: 911 out of 10763
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  1. huepkes
    May 17, 2019
    9
    At the beginning the game is a bit of a flat little plot because you have to drive back and forth as you know it.

    But when you get to the middle part of the map, the story finally gets wider and better to play.

    There are a lot of items or hordes to get.

    At the end of the game, however, it is relatively easy to defeat the hordes, which is a pity.

    On the whole it's well done.
  2. DarthMadMatt
    May 6, 2019
    9
    I am pleasantly surprised by just how much I have been enjoying Days Gone after reading initial reviews. I was looking forward to its release but after the initial MC score in the 60s I decided to rent it. What I found was a game right up my alley! I love Far Cry, Tomb Raider, Last of Us, Metro, Metal Gear, Splinter Cell etc etc. I don't care if its "another" open world. Aren't non-openI am pleasantly surprised by just how much I have been enjoying Days Gone after reading initial reviews. I was looking forward to its release but after the initial MC score in the 60s I decided to rent it. What I found was a game right up my alley! I love Far Cry, Tomb Raider, Last of Us, Metro, Metal Gear, Splinter Cell etc etc. I don't care if its "another" open world. Aren't non-open worlds played out too? Whats left inter-dimensional? I'm a bit older and don't always want teeth grinding action. I don't need multiplayer or battle royale (talk about played out) in EVERY game. I don't want to have to talk to anyone if I don't want to because lets face it a lot of people are trolling holes. I like the story, I like the characters. I love that you can play somewhat laid back and more stealthy.....if you choose. I love that you can go guns blazing and take on hordes....if you choose. I haven't come across very many bugs at all, let alone game breaking ones or ones that take you out of the moment. Is it perfect? No. Let's be honest even games that score 10 aren't. The animations can be stiff, the is some pop in, the motorcycle is a bit too loosey goosey for my taste, yeah and guns aren't the best. The missions themselves can be somewhat repetitive (what game isn't?), but it is the story and purpose that distinguish them. As Radio Free Oregon would say: "Don't believe the lies!" All-in all I give it an 8.5 (9 due to MC rating system and to offset zero score trolls).… Expand
  3. raulpassos1808
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    This game is very good. The quality is in its graphic development, gameplay and stories. This is one of the most beautiful games I have ever seen. I just find it very simple how he takes objects, but the rest is flawless. There are some small sound problems that will surely be adjusted in the next patch.
  4. fdyjhdghs
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    Audio - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10 (right there with top ps4 games such as uncharted 4). The best HDR effect iv ever seen in video game (only infameous first light was close).
    Story 9/10 story is simply amazing. Gameplay 8.5/10 gameplay is fun but AI could be better and would be cool if there would be less resources to find. Guys DONT listen to all those "pro" reviews. Days gone is hands    Audio - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10 (right there with top ps4 games such as uncharted 4). The best HDR effect iv ever seen in video game (only infameous first light was close).
    Story 9/10 story is simply amazing.
    Gameplay 8.5/10 gameplay is fun but AI could be better and would be cool if there would be less resources to find.

    Guys DONT listen to all those "pro" reviews. Days gone is hands down one of the best games of 2019 so far, we will see what future will bring. I have a blast playing it so far.    … Expand
  5. hanyangyu
    May 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 遊戲是好的 不像媒體評分那樣
    畫面好 配樂棒 遊戲性好 值得推薦    … Expand
  6. Darthpibe
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    Awesome game. Great story, it’s a little repetitive sometimes, but the core of the game is great, most of the negative reviews come from guys that gave crackckdown 3, 10 points.
  7. 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
  8. 24krisnabayu
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    not bad, not bad at all. just glad the game fast response for update. i hope thy still updating the game
  9. Senkaiden
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    Love this game! Bend Studio did a great job crafting Days Gone! Everything from the combat, environment, and music fells real solid. A few bugs need to be ironed out, but for Bend Studio being a small studio I well look past and forgive them. Bend did a very good job for what resources they had!
  10. 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
  11. JustSandy
    May 6, 2019
    10
    Gaming journalism is not relevant anymore. Days Gone is a very good game in all aspects and many of these people from huge rich brands gave low score to the game for "feminists" and "politics" reason, without pay attention in aspects of gameplay. I did play the game and did find it awesome. The world is incredible, the characters full of life, the gameplay is very diverse, and story is intense.
  12. ryudoshi
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    I don't know what is going on with the reviews for this game, I've been playing this all day and am having a fantastic time. Feels like it's getting intentionally review bombed for some reason, I seriously do not get it. Sorry you critics didn't get payed off lul.

    Anyway, this game is a ton of fun and I seriously recommend it to anyone who likes open world survival. Ignore the haters    I don't know what is going on with the reviews for this game, I've been playing this all day and am having a fantastic time. Feels like it's getting intentionally review bombed for some reason, I seriously do not get it. Sorry you critics didn't get payed off lul.

    Anyway, this game is a ton of fun and I seriously recommend it to anyone who likes open world survival. Ignore the haters and trolls that are review bombing.    … Expand
  13. monkeypack
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    Im playing this game since it came out, its a great solid game! It looks beatiful, The world feels very real and The character building is solid. I’m very much in for whatever else bend games have to offer in the future. I give it an solid 10. I’m a professional gamer!
  14. Postmab
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    I’ve played this almost 10 hours so far and I think it’s great. I just put in 70 hours into Assassins Creed Odyssey and before that at least 80 into RDR2 and I’d say so far this falls somewhere in between those two for me. I read a lot of hate online but honestly I don’t know why. It’s certainly not without its flaws, I’ve seen texture pop in, some of the writing is kinda bad and there’sI’ve played this almost 10 hours so far and I think it’s great. I just put in 70 hours into Assassins Creed Odyssey and before that at least 80 into RDR2 and I’d say so far this falls somewhere in between those two for me. I read a lot of hate online but honestly I don’t know why. It’s certainly not without its flaws, I’ve seen texture pop in, some of the writing is kinda bad and there’s some minor bugs. Just a little bit ago I was riding my motorcycle and hit a tree and the bike glitched into a mountain but I was able to get it right back. The voice acting is great tho and I really dig the world and atmosphere. I’d say the positives definitely outweigh the negatives for this game and I recommend it. I’d say it’s a solid 8-8.5 but I’ll give it a 10 to bump it up a little from people giving it a zero for no reason.… Expand
  15. Ajitkundu
    May 28, 2019
    9
    I don't know what the critics were thinking, these so called gaming journalists don't play these games like us the average consumers. they rush through it in a couple of days to get the review out asap for the clicks. This game is packed with quality content with a lot of mission variety and a good story.
  16. ZooL75
    May 17, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran gioco. Trovo ingiusto l'accanimento mediatico subito da Days Gone. Il mio 10 è solo un voto di ribellione contro tutti i troll che mettono 0. Il vero voto è sicuramente un 8.5. Brava Bend Studio.… Expand
  17. Yolix25
    May 7, 2019
    9
    très bon jeu pour ma part, j'y prend beaucoup de plaisir, l'ambiance est bien présente, qques défaut mais comme tous les jeux.
  18. RomeGoLARGE
    May 30, 2019
    9
    Amazing graphics and gameplay. This game is a absolute GEM! It has a great story that makes you feel connected to the characters. I appreciate the dedication Sony Bend Studio put into this game. I am looking forward to part 2!!!
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. tdaw
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    An open world zombie experience I was looking forward too :) I was hooked to the story from the first cut-scene. I like pretty much everything about the game (other than some minor flaws) such as the story, score/music, detail in graphics, and the environment itself. I love sneaking up on Freakers and stealth killing them (when I am not dealing with hordes). Getting used to the bike wasAn open world zombie experience I was looking forward too :) I was hooked to the story from the first cut-scene. I like pretty much everything about the game (other than some minor flaws) such as the story, score/music, detail in graphics, and the environment itself. I love sneaking up on Freakers and stealth killing them (when I am not dealing with hordes). Getting used to the bike was difficult at first but then I got used to it. It's simply a fun game to play :)… Expand
  22. sin379
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    so far so good. it's not really a 10/10 game but i give it a 10 to encounter those nonsense 0/10 reviews
  23. MertTR34
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    This game not deserve 72 Metascore .
  24. solidsnake0306
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing game that touched my heart , the game is powered with amazing graphics and a wonderfull story
  25. williamsjrp
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    Jogo muito bom!!! qualidade de primeira!! Days Gone realmente teve alguns bugs, que atrapalhou no "produto final", acho que era pra ter corrigido antes! Mais esta excelente esse jogo!
  26. oputya
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    Главный плюс этой игры это ее ГГ. Дикон очень харизматичный, Дикон понравится даже ярому ненавистнику этой игры.
  27. StilRH
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    Fun open world sandbox with light survival elements that makes me think best parts of Mad Max and the Last of Us. Storywise, I thought it was pretty good but your millage may vary. Would score higher if there was a little more variety to enemy types, improvements in human enemy AI and less bugs (minor sound glitches for me with day 1 patch).
  28. 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!!!
  29. migatronic
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    If you were even remotely interested in this game, but swayed by the negative press reviews, do yourself a favor and get it. I almost cancelled my pre-order after reading all the negative reviews, but after around 20 hours in, this is already my favorite game this year. Absolutely love the atmosphere, visuals, sound, and gameplay. The story and characters aren't mindblowing, butIf you were even remotely interested in this game, but swayed by the negative press reviews, do yourself a favor and get it. I almost cancelled my pre-order after reading all the negative reviews, but after around 20 hours in, this is already my favorite game this year. Absolutely love the atmosphere, visuals, sound, and gameplay. The story and characters aren't mindblowing, but they're good enough to keep you interested and motivated. There are a few audio bugs that were annoying, but nothing remotely game breaking.

    People talk about the game not innovating, but I have never played a game with massive hordes of fast moving zombie/freaker enemies like this. All the enemies in the game are dynamic and interact as well, so you never know what you will run into. I have seen a massive horde invade a marauder camp and easily wipe out all 20 of my enemies while I hid in the bushes in a thunderstorm. Coolest thing I have ever seen happen dynamically in a game. Other times, wolves and bears will take down freakers for you, or you may catch them feasting on enemies you recently took down. The setting is also unique, and helps to build an amazing atmosphere that just feels right. The developers did an amazing job with the world and location, making it feel alive and more apocalyptic than any game I've ever played. The Pacific Northwest thunderstorms, rain, and fog look perfect, and build the perfect setting for this type of game. I would even say it nails the atmosphere better than almost any zombie movie ever has. Truly amazing work!

    The graphics here blew me away as well (PS4 Pro). I would call it a tie with RDR2 for best looking open world game of all time. Textures are perfect, lighting amazing, and the animations and physics are great as well. A few times I have seen the physics get wonky, but nothing too distracting. Little touches like bodies that don't disappear for days, accurate dismemberment that isn't overdone, amazing foliage and ground textures (best I've seen) and dynamic puddles and accumulating snow really stand out. The controls are also great as well. Everything feels incredibly smooth. The handling of the bike and the shooting take some mastering, but stick it out and you get used to them and learn to love the controls. They also improve a ton with earned upgrades.

    The main character is a little quirky and weird, but overall fun to play. The dialog is the weakest point of the game imo, and Deacon will randomly yell at characters out of context or sound out of breath at odd times. Overall though, it does a decent job of making you care about the survivors. The hordes and enemies are the real stars of the game though. The first time you randomly come across a horde of 100+ freakers at night in the wild is absolutely terrifying. Once, I ran out gas at night and was pushing my bike back to camp when they spotted me. I fought (ran) valiantly, but needless to say I didn't last long.

    One thing I haven't seen any review cover is the balance of actual gameplay. It is a great game if you like just wandering and exploring like me. The way that fast travel is unlocked by powering up NERO camps and clearing the roads, tunnels, and infestations between them is really unique and refreshing. The sense of advancing and growing is great too, as your character both improve a ton and you can feel the change. You also feel like you are making a difference in the world as you eliminate hordes and infestations. All great stuff. Challenges are very different if you are fighting a few freakers, a horde, a bunch of gun toting humans, or a freaker bear.

    Overall, this is a top 5 game of the generation for me already, and I'm not even half way through the game. I know reviews are subjective, but I don't see why this game is getting dinged so hard for issues every game has. Even if you are burned out on zombie and or open world games, you should give this game a try!    … Expand
  30. SnubGobes
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Игруха огонь! Графика отличная, геймплей затягивает, орды фрикиров это нечто, не верьте негативным обзорам)
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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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