Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle

Critic reviews

• 3rd-strike.com

  Jessica · Oct 15, 2023

  7.5

  If you’re looking for a fun game that calls back to retro titles, Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle might do the trick for you. The plot is wacky, the creepy atmosphere works more often than not, and the gameplay can be very entertaining if you get past the finicky controls. Just don’t expect too much, as this title won’t blow anybody away.

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• TheSixthAxis

  Steve C · Sep 20, 2023

  6.0

  Daymare 1994: Sandcastle is a decent second title in the series which makes some improvements but still struggles to come together as an complete experience. The basic combat and movement controls lack the refinement of the titles from which it takes inspiration.

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• GamesCreed

  Mariella Deadman · Sep 18, 2023

  6.0

  Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a vast improvement on the original; there is no doubt about that at all. There are still many aspects of the game that are lacking, however, which can be hard to see past. The gameplay varies in quality, with much of the exploration and gunplay being on the dull side, but the Frost Grip adding some unique and exciting elements to it—ultimately, the biggest sin of Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is in its lack of scares. While there is fun to be had, there was not much in the way of bed-wetting horror sections to keep the player up at night.

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• Xbox Tavern

  Carlos Santuana · Sep 15, 2023

  7.2

  Overall, Daymare 1994: Sandcastle is in a unique position in that it isn’t a game I would recommend to people over the likes of the aforementioned Resident Evil games, as it doesn’t do enough to feel unique in its own way, but instead I would recommend it to someone who wants more of those same experiences. Maybe in the future, we can see something to make the series become more of its own but for now, Daymare is a great option to delve into if you want more Resident Evil whilst you wait for more Resident Evil.

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• Sirus Gaming

  JD BASE · Sep 14, 2023

  7.0

  Overall, I really enjoyed the game despite its flaws. My love for survival horror games played a role in my positive experience playing Daymare: 1994. The developer’s passion and dedication to creating a game that pays homage to classic survival horror games is a testament to their efforts to capture the essence of the genre I enjoy. Hopefully, the developer takes these insights into consideration to further refine and improve the game through updates and patches. If you are a fan of this genre, I recommend checking this game out.

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• NoobFeed

  MChipmunks · Sep 11, 2023

  7.0

  This game is definitely worth a play through for those survival horror fans looking to scratch that itch with a new IP. Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is ultimately a triumph for the small but mighty team of developers, given this is only their second game. I hope the third game can improve upon some hang-ups of their sophomore effort.

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