DayZ

 PlayStation 4
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3.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 201 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 45 out of 201
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 201
  3. Negative: 140 out of 201
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  1. Blighty
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Way better than its given credit for. Pretty impressive running on console, really impressive graphics and sound design, poor framerates when around lots of player built structures and spawned items.

    No other game on consoles really compares.
  2. Dacanesta
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Genuinely my favourite game of all time and ive been gaming for nearly 40 years. A lot of these reviews are talking of bugs that have been fixed since 2019, and although it is dedinitely a bit buggy on occasion, it doesnt spoil the experience and in fact adds to the charm! Honestly, if you like zombies and you like open worlds with absolute freedom - no missions except for what you decideGenuinely my favourite game of all time and ive been gaming for nearly 40 years. A lot of these reviews are talking of bugs that have been fixed since 2019, and although it is dedinitely a bit buggy on occasion, it doesnt spoil the experience and in fact adds to the charm! Honestly, if you like zombies and you like open worlds with absolute freedom - no missions except for what you decide what you want to do - whilst having genuinely heart poinding interactions with other players, then this is absolutely for you. Disgraceful this masterpiece gets such negative reviews that nearly stopped me purchasing it a year ago! Dont let them do the same for you. Only game ive played since. Check out youtube vids for the fun that can be had. Incredible experience.… Expand
  3. Arzamas
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Я доволен — концепция супер. Реиграбельность 99%. Понятно что студия маленькая и ребятам тяжело. Удачи! И творческих успехов.

    ps
    улучшат графику и все будетт супер.
  4. Megatona91
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Шикарная игра! Взял платину, начал второе произведение на выживании. Мне очень нравится игра. Аналогов ей нет и скорее всего к сожалению больше не будет благодаря "горе критикам" которые дальше первой миссии не продвнулись.Шикарная игра! Взял платину, начал второе произведение на выживании. Мне очень нравится игра. Аналогов ей нет и скорее всего к сожалению больше не будет благодаря "горе критикам" которые дальше первой миссии не продвнулись.
  5. Whitesnake79
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Hay muchos survivals, pero ninguno como DayZ, a pesar de sus bugs y de los haters que no saben jugarlo.
  6. Kitsune-Reiko
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My first review.
    Too many bugs and poor optimization,
    impossible to play fully... =(
    Terrible game...    … Expand
  7. JulioJ2012
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei,sim pode ter alguns bugs mas mesmo assim vale muito apena comprar pq tem uma interacao que nenhum outro jogo no ps4 tem,alem de ter uma dificuldade consideravel
  8. julian44x
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Für mich ein mega Spiel und das über 10 Jahre. Es hatte Höhen und Tiefen aber Spaß hat es immer gemacht
  9. Fill3rup_
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    I avoided this version due to the poor reviews,but after see that update 1.14 had added 60fps for PS5 users, i bit the bullet,its still a bit janky but ive been really enjoying playing it,so if you have a PS5, give it another go..
  10. psvrwise
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    If you think you'll like this game you will love it.
    There are bugs, but I see them as the price to pay for the experience you get, which is brilliant. I play v. 1.10.
    You will need to spend a few dayz on it to understand how it works.
  11. Jayuk87
    Jul 9, 2019
    9
    Full of bugs and glitches and technically pretty sloppy, but the game deserves a high rating simply because it has consumed me and my friends. If you can overlook technical problems, there really isn’t another game like this; one that offers the potential for unlikely player interactions or insane levels of tension. You will know just by watching YouTube videos whether this is the game forFull of bugs and glitches and technically pretty sloppy, but the game deserves a high rating simply because it has consumed me and my friends. If you can overlook technical problems, there really isn’t another game like this; one that offers the potential for unlikely player interactions or insane levels of tension. You will know just by watching YouTube videos whether this is the game for you or not. Some hate it, but if you think you’ll like it, you almost certainly will.… Expand
  12. CrookedSmile36
    Aug 16, 2019
    8
    I bought the game about a month ago. I expected it to be really glitchy, but it's not terrible. I love playing it.
  13. Ya_Boi_Shoi_Yoi
    Jun 3, 2019
    8
    I had low hopes for this game, but i had nothing better to do so i installed it. Don't regret it, it is a really good experience. The interactions in this game are interesting, people are unpredictable, and you never know what will happen if you interact with them, they could kill on sight, team up but then betray you. Run away, or you could become friends with them. It is a very intenseI had low hopes for this game, but i had nothing better to do so i installed it. Don't regret it, it is a really good experience. The interactions in this game are interesting, people are unpredictable, and you never know what will happen if you interact with them, they could kill on sight, team up but then betray you. Run away, or you could become friends with them. It is a very intense survival game, one little choice could determine if you die or live. And i will say, there is some truth to the points tat the graphics are really bad, and the frame rate drops all the time. And that happens every now and then, but not often. Usually my game runs smooth as can be, but it can be a real pain when you lag out or your frame rate drops low. And yes, the loot can be stupid sometimes, sometimes i go into a town and all i find is clothes. But sometimes i find good **** and that pays off. So, if you are looking for a good game, this isn't a bad choice.… Expand
  14. GameGod777
    May 30, 2019
    8
    Dayz might be filled with bugs, quirks and sometimes downright broken. But it is also one of the most entertaining games I have played in a long time. Being free to chat with randoms gives the game life and takes you in directions you would have never thought. This game is more than graphics and bugs , it's an experience. One that I have yet to have on console up until now. Come join theDayz might be filled with bugs, quirks and sometimes downright broken. But it is also one of the most entertaining games I have played in a long time. Being free to chat with randoms gives the game life and takes you in directions you would have never thought. This game is more than graphics and bugs , it's an experience. One that I have yet to have on console up until now. Come join the apocalypse, have some fun.… Expand
  15. Artorias53
    Jun 9, 2019
    8
    I honestly loved the story of the game it wasn't the best like RDR2 or God of War even though those games had flaws of their own. Of course this game isn't perfect but no game is. I had a few frame issues it would be fine then it would drop some of the side missions feel repetitive but the main story is honestly a breath of fresh air even for a zombie (my opinion). I really hope this gameI honestly loved the story of the game it wasn't the best like RDR2 or God of War even though those games had flaws of their own. Of course this game isn't perfect but no game is. I had a few frame issues it would be fine then it would drop some of the side missions feel repetitive but the main story is honestly a breath of fresh air even for a zombie (my opinion). I really hope this game gets a sequel down the line and i hope this post helps you :)… Expand
  16. Mindless_Fitch
    Jun 12, 2019
    8
    Great game

    It’s a little buggy but the gameplay itself more than makes up for it.

    If you’re into survival games with realistic game mechanics with an addition of pvevp than you’ll love this.
  17. Gr8fZahl
    Jun 16, 2019
    8
    Much buggs and Lags, but it's the first kind of genre on the PS4 and I love it!
  18. Gunpuppet
    Jun 25, 2019
    8
    I don't understand how anybody can give this game 10/10 when clearly there are issues with it. Some of the graphics, such as inside buildings, are aweful and the frame rate can be pants. The game seems to have quite a number of bugs too. All that aside though....This game has something special going for it. I've never played a game before that physically got my heart thumping in my chestI don't understand how anybody can give this game 10/10 when clearly there are issues with it. Some of the graphics, such as inside buildings, are aweful and the frame rate can be pants. The game seems to have quite a number of bugs too. All that aside though....This game has something special going for it. I've never played a game before that physically got my heart thumping in my chest like Dayz has! When you've spent some time looting and you've got some decent clothing, weapons and equipment the last thing you want to do is die. And you can die very quickly in this game! But you can also have moments that you'd not get in other PS4 games. I've been in situations where I've be cautiously helping some stranger, maybe giving them food or water whilst at the same time half expecting them to pull a gun on me or try to stove my head in with a pick axe. The game has tension running all through it and I'm loving every second of it!… Expand
  19. JamieRoberts
    Jan 2, 2020
    8
    If this game worked as intended it would be a 10, the concept is amazing and playing with friends is what keeps me coming back. But you need extreme patience because the game is cutthroat. You can die in the blink of an eye and the bugs are a joke tbh. What developer cant program a car to drive properly without flipping in the air or exploding randomly. It has so much going for it but isIf this game worked as intended it would be a 10, the concept is amazing and playing with friends is what keeps me coming back. But you need extreme patience because the game is cutthroat. You can die in the blink of an eye and the bugs are a joke tbh. What developer cant program a car to drive properly without flipping in the air or exploding randomly. It has so much going for it but is let down by piss poor game developers. Hope they fix some game breaking bugs soon.… Expand
  20. zodiac310
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    I enjoy this game. It always feel new when I play this. Now the game has it faults. 1, sometimes when you try to pick up something even if you have the room in the inventory so I always have to restart. 2 inventory needs to be easier its a bit frustrating to look for something and then you're dead (happen to me a few times).All in all I enjoy playing.
  21. GlacierPlayZ
    Jun 1, 2020
    7
    This is going to be my second review and I have got to say, people hate this game. I don't know why. I will, however, try to talk about al the bad things that bog the game down and make it look outdated. The player starts out on the coast of Chernarus with little to no supplies. You have to go to the nearest civilization for the supplies that are oh so scarce. It's not made for a playerThis is going to be my second review and I have got to say, people hate this game. I don't know why. I will, however, try to talk about al the bad things that bog the game down and make it look outdated. The player starts out on the coast of Chernarus with little to no supplies. You have to go to the nearest civilization for the supplies that are oh so scarce. It's not made for a player who wants to be into constant action, that's why you won't see another player within the first hour or so to help you get to understand the basics of the game. Unlike other open-world games, you don't have a map to help you get around so if you're a new player you'll be confused as to where you're are. Unless you're a big fan of hardcore games you'll stray away and feel that the game is boring, because it is. It's boring because there isn't any constant action that most AAA games offer, the original map is around 87 square miles in size, the cities are miles apart if you try to pass through the forests, not enough players per map, not enough overpowered guns, graphics are so very dated, and the engine isn't optimized for the non-modding players and console players. Thankfully there will be map design for the console server owners, more guns added, bug fixes, DLC to help fund these updates. Going back to the gameplay, you'll spend hours walking and finding loot to start feeling safe and the more you play the more you understand about the game. I spent a good 10 hours playing the game feeling that I was in my own little shell, trying to survive, meeting new players and friends. I felt at peace when playing this game because the atmosphere made me feel that I was there surviving and alone. Alone with my own thoughts and made me forget about everything around me.

    Functionally, it's one of the most complex games we have seen in quite some time. I only know about 100 of the small details, but there are so many more. There are three diseases where only two can be cured by antibiotics, different ways to get fresh water, different ways to cook food with their own benefits and drawbacks, heat detection based on what you're wearing and what you're holding, damage to what you're wearing depending on where you get hit, weight is fairly balanced and you always have a way to run, loot spawns where you'll think they spawn, and overall you just need to use your real-world knowledge to work the game.

    What is still a hated part of the game is the base building and car repairing. The base building can take real-life days to complete on dedicated servers and with the weekly wipes, you'll be forced to just server jump to keep your loot pile safe. Car repairing takes too long for the return that it gives. Parts are found in random locations around the map, contradicting my point earlier, and are extremely tedious to repair. Zombies are the most underwhelming part of the game because they could be expanded upon. Possibly be used a food source if cooked well enough and you'll get the cannibal disease when you eat it. Or carry more valuable loot when in larger cities, possibly making an in-game economy with small doses of cash and making some new paths people can take like zombie clearing and zombie cooking? I don't know. But as of right now, the core gameplay is still tedious but crafted for a single audience.

    Overall, DayZ could be the best multiplayer experience if they properly implemented new ideas to the table instead of trying to perfectly balance the game with small and tiny updates every month that don't change the gameplay all that much. Bohemia Interactive's DayZ dev team are, however, working on modding for consoles and privately owned servers. So we might see the dedicated servers be irrelevant as we see servers with more to them and a more casual appeal. I really want DayZ to be the best experience that it can be, but the dev team are too focused on old things that shouldn't be focused on instead of new features that change the game to be better for more people to enjoy.    … Expand
  22. PonchVision
    Jul 8, 2019
    7
    This is definitely a polarizing game, depending on what you are looking for. Technically it does fall short in graphics, frame rates, etc. Experience wise, it has a wide open set of opportunities. I have poured hours upon hours gathering stories and events that have left me laughing, sweating, and even seconds away from a heart attack. I wouldn't even recommend this game to the averageThis is definitely a polarizing game, depending on what you are looking for. Technically it does fall short in graphics, frame rates, etc. Experience wise, it has a wide open set of opportunities. I have poured hours upon hours gathering stories and events that have left me laughing, sweating, and even seconds away from a heart attack. I wouldn't even recommend this game to the average gamer, nor would I claim it is the best game out there, worth the cost. I cannot deny I am having g fun, but I know it is limited to players like me and my crew.… Expand
  23. DarthHylian
    Jun 11, 2021
    7
    A great game for online play if you like the aspect of Zombie survival as a COD step child. You can run alone on an official server or find a heavily modded community server. Cars are still glitchy and will probably always be. Since I have been playing I have seen lots of improvements, and game additions (some we don't need). You will either love or hate this game. There is a lot to offerA great game for online play if you like the aspect of Zombie survival as a COD step child. You can run alone on an official server or find a heavily modded community server. Cars are still glitchy and will probably always be. Since I have been playing I have seen lots of improvements, and game additions (some we don't need). You will either love or hate this game. There is a lot to offer but also toxic players.… Expand
  24. Martinakara
    May 30, 2019
    6
    Um jogo com elementos de survival bem elaborados, porém é notadamente um produto ultrapassado.
  25. dupil7
    Jun 11, 2019
    6
    Zastaralá hra, která nesplňuje požadavky novodobé hratelnosti. Dlouhou dobu ve vývoji a nic z toho.
  26. Carp07
    Jul 12, 2019
    6
    My first review.
    Right, I don't usually write reviews and this is just my personal opinion, but, this game is getting far too much hate.
    I never played DayZ on PC, as I am a console gamer (Let the hate flood in! Come at me brah!) and to be honest, if I did get back into PC gaming, I can see myself losing half my life to WoW.... Again.... So, no to PC. I bought DayZ for my ps4 pro as I    My first review.
    Right, I don't usually write reviews and this is just my personal opinion, but, this game is getting far too much hate.
    I never played DayZ on PC, as I am a console gamer (Let the hate flood in! Come at me brah!) and to be honest, if I did get back into PC gaming, I can see myself losing half my life to WoW.... Again.... So, no to PC.
    I bought DayZ for my ps4 pro as I loved the look of the world, just getting lost and surviving is always fun to me and this is exactly what this games brings, only with Friends (of which I have none, please help me!). Now, it is a buggy, glitched up mess at the minute. Looting is terrible and I agree, it NEVER should have been released in this state, but, there is something that this game has, that others miss. The constant dread, the interactions with other people (good and bad), that feeling you get when you find that one piece of gear. Sprinting away while thinking to yourself, nnnooooooo I can't die!!! My Gear!!!!! Games should be fun and you should be feeling like this.
    In this generation, everything is too easy. I mean, completing a game should feel like an achievement. Nowadays it is, if I can't complete it in 20 minutes, we go to the internet and bash the game. I feel this is what is happening here. Just log in and run around and have fun.
    I am sure they are working on fixing the game, let's just be patient. I can see where they will be going with this and I feel that it is going to be amazing.
    Please don't kill me in the comments. I am giving it a 6 due to the bugs and terrible release state, however, I feel it could rise to 8 or even a 9.
    Praise the sun
    Carp07    … Expand
  27. egoBorder
    Apr 14, 2023
    5
    Striking and ambitious, but deeply flawed, sadistically difficult, and laughably overpriced. If you are patient enough to pick this up and enjoy it thoroughly on console, you might want to consider a doctoral thesis. All others should wait for a significant sale and be prepared to research a lot
  28. Rickstar100
    May 29, 2019
    5
    DayZ is an okay game with friends but the bugs and frame rate drops on the normal PS4 make the game playable but its not a fun experience
  29. TippyTop
    Jun 18, 2019
    5
    Review June 18th update: Lifted mark from 1 to 5 as frame rate, lag, server stability etc have improved and play okay outside of the towns. Improvements in this area to ensure no jumping lag occurs in towns must be made a priority. If the gameplay can be fixed, this game has so much going for it. The zombies are difficult and aggressive which works well. The environment and lighting systemReview June 18th update: Lifted mark from 1 to 5 as frame rate, lag, server stability etc have improved and play okay outside of the towns. Improvements in this area to ensure no jumping lag occurs in towns must be made a priority. If the gameplay can be fixed, this game has so much going for it. The zombies are difficult and aggressive which works well. The environment and lighting system is solid. The guns handle well. There is depth to crafting, building and progressing in game. The player to player interactions have such diverse possibilities and scenarios. It could be great if the frame rate and lag issues can be fixed.… Expand
  30. kubabooba
    Sep 22, 2019
    4
    This game is bland. It's a huge open world with nothing interesting to find. All the better loot is found inland but the 'better loot' are really just guns. The survival aspect feels minimal. Sure you can get sick but it's not that big of a deal. You can hunt, you can fish but your character hardly ever needs to eat and canned food and fruit is enough. This is an online game soThis game is bland. It's a huge open world with nothing interesting to find. All the better loot is found inland but the 'better loot' are really just guns. The survival aspect feels minimal. Sure you can get sick but it's not that big of a deal. You can hunt, you can fish but your character hardly ever needs to eat and canned food and fruit is enough. This is an online game so expect to watch yourself take damage from a zombie from a meter away. PVP is dull. I'm running through a forest or down a street and I die. I don't even hear the gunshots. I'm just dead. The thing is, I didn't care because this game feels like a walking simulator because of how uninvolved the survival aspect for your character is. You have to drink all the time so if you cant find water, eat some fruit. I just find myself looking for whatever bag or clothing can carry the most stuff and just hoarding loot.

    This game doesn't offer much of an incentive to move from town to town. If you find a water tap and a bunch of fruit, you've won. Just a long stick to take out a few zombies, clean water, some fruit and you can rest easy.

    The world is interesting. The game on PS4 Pro has serious performance issues. The game will freeze for a few seconds. Zooming in freezes the game for a few seconds. If you turn around, the textures have to load back in. I'm being chased by zombies, I don't know which building I can go in because they haven't loaded in yet.

    I think a better survival game is The Long Dark simply because you have something to work towards which is crafting better gear by hunting animals with resources you need to find around the world. With this game, it lacks that need to be working towards something useful. It lacks that survival aspect for your character that The Long Dark has. This game just feels like a walking simulator. You'll come across a city in the distance full of buildings and shops but you'll end up wasting your time going from one empty room to the next. If you're lucky, you might find a beanie.    … Expand
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 5 out of 6
  1. PlaySense
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    It's unbelievable that this broken mess of a game appears on the PlayStation Network in this basically unplayable state. It's worse if you consider the steep asking price. Steer clear.
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  2. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 23, 2019
    70
    Just about every aspect of DayZ is in dire need of some degree of polish, however, if you persist (and you should) a deep and ultimately ingenious title lay underneath that places a premium on player-made stories. All the same be aware that in its current state, it will take a remarkable degree of patience to get that most from DayZ - such quantities that more than a few folk simply won't have.
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  3. GamePro Germany
    Jun 9, 2019
    48
    The catastrophic technical condition obscures the gaming experience enormously: glitches, bugs, poor sound mixing, zombies without hitbox make DayZ a nightmarish gaming experience that is hardly fun.
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