Daymare: 1998

 Xbox One
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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

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  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 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 theDaymare 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.… Expand
  2. DiegoParedesHD
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    Version a XONE del Daymare 1998 aparecido en junio de 2019 en PC(Steam).
    Version bastante buena tuvo algunos problemas de lanzamiento pero que se han ido solucionando
  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    May 25, 2023
    7
    This is a fun, low-budget clone of Resident Evil. Originally, it was a fan-made remake of RE 2. The game is goofy and filled with technical issues, but fans of survival horror should enjoy it. There are plenty of challenging puzzles and tons of zombies to destroy. There are also plenty of references to late 80's/early 90's pop culture and cheesy humor. Perhaps due to the indie budget,This is a fun, low-budget clone of Resident Evil. Originally, it was a fan-made remake of RE 2. The game is goofy and filled with technical issues, but fans of survival horror should enjoy it. There are plenty of challenging puzzles and tons of zombies to destroy. There are also plenty of references to late 80's/early 90's pop culture and cheesy humor. Perhaps due to the indie budget, there is an emphasis on indoor and night time settings. Also don't expect too much variety in terms of the enemies. Ultimately, Daymare feels like a PC game from the early 2000's. It's goofy fun. I would rate it with a 7.3 out of 10.… Expand

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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. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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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