Daymare: 1998

 Xbox One
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Generación Xbox
    Apr 28, 2020
    78
    An old-school survival horror that knows how to play to its strengths.
  2. SpazioGames
    May 4, 2020
    73
    Daymare 1998 is pure comfort food for all the survival horror aficionados straight from the '90s. Don't expect nothing more than a loving tribute to the Capcom's best episodes (particularly the second).
  3. SomosXbox
    May 12, 2020
    70
    Daymare: 1998 brings us an interesting story, full of 90s survival horror clichés; perfect for hardcore fans of the genre. Despite its technical and playable issues, it manages to keep us interested and wanting to go back know more about the story.
  5. Xbox Tavern
    Apr 30, 2020
    70
    Daymare: 1998 will push your nostalgia button for horror shooters of days gone and is an enjoyable experience provided you keep your expectations in check. The developers almost certainly could have gone the easy route and built a by-the-books zombie FPS (it was built using Unreal 4) but decided instead to create something uniquely theirs. These choices come together well. I for one appreciated their vision.
  6. MondoXbox
    Apr 28, 2020
    70
    Daymare: 1998 is an ambitious survival horror game, balanced between old school mechanics and innovation and with an original plot rich of references to the 80s. Its good story and inventory management system clashes with a shaky technical production and some uneven difficulty spikes especially with puzzles, but it's overall a likeable game that every fan of the classic survival horror series should give a chance.
  7. TheXboxHub
    Apr 28, 2020
    70
    It is fair to say that there is a lot to love about Daymare: 1998 on Xbox One. Its gameplay is decent, the puzzles are solid and the writing is, for the most part, strong. There is a lot for people to delve into, especially in terms of the lore which makes replaying it a second time interesting. Unfortunately, the overall experience is brought down by glitches, odd design choices and overall jankiness.
  8. ZTGD
    May 14, 2020
    60
    Daymare 1998 is clearly an homage to survival horror games from the original PlayStation era. It hits some notes while missing plenty more. With some more tweaking and optimization this could have been a great addition to the genre. What is here though leaves a lot to be desired and falls more into the area of being a game that will spark some nostalgia, but induce more frustration at what could have been.
  9. GameSpew
    May 4, 2020
    50
    With all of its issues, it’s hard to recommended Daymare: 1998. Some, however, will be able to grit their teeth and enjoy it – it’s not all bad. It’s a slice of old-fashioned survival horror, with a modern twist and some original features thrown in for good measure. Those original features aren’t all great, however, and the unevenness of the overall package – though reflected in the game’s budget price – makes it very much a love/hate affair. Though maybe “love” is too strong a word. Perhaps tolerate/hate affair is more appropriate.

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#62 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 36
  3. Negative: 7 out of 36
  1. Xbox_Alive
    May 4, 2020
    7
    Daymare 1998 is 3rd Person Horror Survival Puzzle Adventure. The game is the First release from Indie Developer Invader Studios. Designed fromDaymare 1998 is 3rd Person Horror Survival Puzzle Adventure. The game is the First release from Indie Developer Invader Studios. Designed from the bottom up as an homage to the classic horror games of the '90s, Especially Resident Evil. Daymare is a trip down nostalgia lane, potholes, speed bumps, and all. You will play several different characters, offering different perspectives to the ongoing story. Though if you're a fan of the genre, you won't be caught off guard too much with this story. Though the story does embrace likely the best explanation of why zombies eat brains. The game doesn't try to hide it's influences and is puzzle and easter-egg filled. The music is original, and suited for the game, but it became a bit much for me and I turned it off to better hear the ambient sounds, this seemed to relieve a ton of stress on the engine, and the game ran smoother. The nostalgia trip is complete, from the elation of starting the game to the frustration of the controls. The controls are clunky, and at times frustrating, especially during a Boss battle. The game itself is well put together, but the engine can be seriously heavy at times. Fans of the Classic Horror Survival games will feel right at home with Daymare top to bottom, but those more accustomed to the newer setting may have a little less fun with it.… Full Review »
  2. germanik
    Apr 29, 2020
    1
    Очень плохая оптимизация на Xbox One и нет поддержки Xbox One X. Низкая частота кадров 20-25fps - невозможно даже прицелиться из-за это.Очень плохая оптимизация на Xbox One и нет поддержки Xbox One X. Низкая частота кадров 20-25fps - невозможно даже прицелиться из-за это. Абсолютно плохой порт, чтобы заработать денег. Ужасно!… Full Review »
  3. Vlax12
    May 7, 2020
    8
    Da non perdere per i fan del survival horror. Molto meglio di resident evil 3 remake!
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