Review

Days Gone is an open world action-adventure game created exclusively for the PlayStation 4. It is the first open world game by Sony Bend Studios, and is set in the fictional area of the Pacific Northwest in the year 2021.

Days Gone

  • Jennifer Smith
The game is set in the Pacific Northwest, and the player must control Deacon St. John, a former outlaw turned bounty hunter. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where freakers are a plague that poses a threat to humans. The player must scavenge for weapons and supplies in order to survive. The game features an open world environment and is played from a third-person perspective.

Gameplay

Players take control of Deacon St. John, who cannot remember how he got in the fictional state of Oregon in the Pacific Northwest. Days Gone follows the traditional gameplay of other open world games, such as exploring the map, completing quests, and interacting with the environment. There are no loading screens, so players can seamlessly roam around the map in any direction they choose. Multiple items can be stored on the player's bike for fast travel to areas they have already visited.

Players have the ability to ride motorcycles, which are used to traverse the hazardous terrain. Players can use weapons to fight against the non-human enemies in the game, such as zombies and feral animals. The game also features a dynamic weather system, where the player can experience rain, fog, blizzards, and other types of weather.

Deacon is equipped with a variety of melee and ranged weapons and must scavenge for weapons and supplies in order to survive. Deacon is also able to build defenses to help defend himself from freakers. The player's objective is to survive by scavenging the environment and completing objectives, such as hunting down bounties, rescuing survivors, and fighting against the Freaker horde. The game also features a dynamic day and night cycle, which affects the gameplay in many ways.

Graphics

The graphics of Days Gone are realistic and detailed. The game is set in the Pacific Northwest, so it features pine trees, mountains, rivers, and other landmarks. Gameplay takes place throughout the day and night cycles, which changes the appearance of the environment. Graphics play a crucial role in the gaming world. Days Gone is a PlayStation 4 exclusive and is made using the Unreal Engine 4. The game features a day and night cycle and weather system that can change at a moment's notice.

Replayability

The game features a dynamic weather system, which changes the landscape and how the player approaches the game. Days Gone is a game that can be played more than once. There are many things to do in the game that will make the player want to come back for more.

Conclusion

Days Gone is a story driven third-person action-adventure game set in the Pacific Northwest. It is open world and allows players to choose their own approach to the game. The game features a day and night cycle that changes the landscape, and a weather system that can change at any moment. Days Gone is made using the Unreal Engine 4. This game has many good and bad qualities. It is definitely worth playing, but I would not recommend paying full price for it.

Pros:
  • There are a variety of weapons available
  • The game is open-world
  • The game is equipped with a cycle of day and night.
  • The game has a dynamic weather system
  • The game showcases an assortment of quests
  • The game has many side quests
  • The game is crafted utilizing the Unreal Engine 4
Cons:
  • The game is extremely gory
  • The game can be difficult to play
  • The game has very short replay value
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