Days Gone
Bend Studio
MoreDays Gone is an open-world action-adventure game set in a harsh wilderness two years after a devastating global pandemic. Step into the dirt flecked shoes of former outlaw biker Deacon St. John, a bounty hunter trying to find a reason to live in a land surrounded by death. Scavenge through abandoned settlements for equipment to craft valuable items and weapons, or take your chances with other survivors trying to eke out a living through fair trade… or more violent means. KEY FEATURES • A striking setting: From forests and meadows, to snowy plains and desert lava fields, the Pacific Northwest is both beautiful and lethal. Explore a variety of mountains, caves, mines and small rural towns, scarred by millions of years of volcanic activity. • Brutal encounters: With vicious gangs and hordes of Freakers roaming the land, you’ll need to make full use of a variety of customizable traps, weapons, and upgradable skills to stay alive. Don’t forget your Drifter bike, an invaluable tool in a vast land. • An ever-changing environment: Jump on the saddle of Deacon’s trusty motorbike and explore a dynamic world dramatically affected by the weather, a dramatic day/night cycle and the evolving Freakers, who adjust to their surroundings – and the people in it. • A compelling story: Lose yourself in a powerful tale of desperation, betrayal and regret, as Deacon St. John searches for hope after suffering a deep, personal loss. What makes us human when faced with the daily struggle for survival? INCLUDES • New Game Plus • Survival Mode • Challenge Mode • Bike Skins PC features include ultra-wide monitor support, unlocked framerates and improved graphics (increased level of details, field of view, foliage draw distances).
Days Gone
9.5
days gone is a flawed, but fun adventure
my main complaints from this game came from the sometimes clunky gameplay and physics and the corny writing on occasion
however, the core gameplay and story are captivating. this environment is one i connect with deeply growing up in washington and visiting oregon many times. the environment really feels fun to ride around in and explore. the bike is great to control and super fun to ride. i wish the fuel didn’t run out as fast but that’s a nitpick, as fuel is easy enough to come by. on foot, this game controls great. i almost never had problems doing what i needed to. rolling felt satisfying, sprinting is fast enough, melee, while basic, is good. however, i wish stamina was less strict. it does feel like sprinting for 10 seconds drains you of your stamina and then you can’t roll which is so obnoxious. but it’s the story is basic for a zombie game, but good enough to make me want to play through each mission to unravel Deek’s past. this game is also a graphical showcase. it really does look like a ps5 game at certain points and the weather effects and lighting are always phenomenal. at worst, the textures can look flat, especially on ambulances and papers. but the environment always looks beautiful.
