Platforms
- PCMay 18, 20218.3playscore7.936 Critics9.040.4K Players
- PlayStation 4Apr 26, 20198.1playscore7.576 Critics9.2123K Players
108 critic reviews · 85 community reviews across all platforms
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Critic Reviews
Overall, Days Gone is an enjoyable experience if you keep your expectations in check. It’s a solid port of a mostly ignored PlayStation 4 title due to a cluttered release window, and while it certainly won’t set the world on fire, it’s exactly what you’re looking for if you enjoyed single player experiences like the most recent Tomb Raider trilogy or The Last of Us.
Jonathan White · May 24, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewDays Gone's PC port doesn't fix the game's generic premise or writing issues, but it does offer a slew of technical improvements that takes advantage of the PC's better hardware. Pair those with a compelling world and some great gameplay and you have an adventure that's better than it's often given credit for.
Will Borger · May 24, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewAs the original review notes, Days Gone is a superficial experience. Despite telling a long, winding story, it is ultimately a game about Deacon riding his bike around Freaker-infested forests and clearing objectives.
Kallie Plagge · May 20, 2021 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewDays Gone is a long and slow burn that is well worth it. It tells a relatable story that feels grounded, and the later stages have some truly memorable moments, both in terms of story and gameplay. With all previous DLC included, some nice improvements for PC gamers, and the capability to run at high frame rates, the PC iteration of Days Gone is the definitive version to play.
Andreas Salmen · May 19, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewAll in all, Days Gone is a solid PC port of a fantastic game from the previous console generation. With the enhanced graphical overhaul, it fixed the issues of the original PS4 version with solid overall performance. It’s made into a game we never expected to be this well-polished, plus the solid story and memorable characters, make the PC port of Days Gone the best version to play.
Michael Sharpington · May 18, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewIf you're not sick of long open-world games or stories about zombies, then you should be able to squeeze some enjoyment out of this. Days Gone might be a ride that goes on for too long, but it's a mostly worthwhile journey with a few good stops along the way.
Jamie Latour · May 18, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewDays Gone is a fun post-apocalyptic road trip simulator, but the things it does well are ultimately overwhelmed by the dreary story, repetitive missions, sluggish controls, and lifeless world. It's great seeing more PlayStation exclusives coming to PC, and long may that continue.
Andy Kelly · May 18, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewDays Gone has its high points and the open world looks better than ever, even if it is still filled with by-the-books gameplay systems and inconsistent execution.
Joshua Garibay · May 17, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewAs I said before, Days Gone feels like bad TV. It has no substance, but goddamn is it nice just to relax and follow along with the story and its hypnotizing gameplay loops. There are definitely better games out there, but without a doubt, Days Gone is a perfectly entertaining title to waste a week in.
Tony Bae · May 17, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewThe throughline in Days Gone is hope lost and hope clung to. For Deacon, it’s his often foolhardy search for his wife. For others, even lower portions of Maslow’s pyramid are crumbling, giving way to total hopelessness. Be it when you’re hiding in the grass as a horde passes by mere feet away, or when Deacon is desperately tracking down every false lead he believes will bring him to his partner, there’s just a flicker of hope that things will work out okay.
Mark Delaney · May 17, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review
Community Reviews
Could of given us better weapons and upgrades earlier in the game instead of waiting quite till the ending but other than that it was very fun to play
Reviewed on PS4It's not perfect, a lot of "déjà vu" But one of the best "zombie game" on PS4, so addictive and total fun when fighting with hordes of zombies...
Reviewed on PS4Holy Wow What?? This game is actually really good?? Why did it get such re... That same month: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, World War Z, Mortal Kombat 11, Super Meat Boy Forever, Cuphead for switch..... Well damn I see... But the game is great, great visuals, nice combat, good controls, all around not bad at all.
Reviewed on PS4PS5 is my first entry into the Playstation platform. I've been enjoying the large library of blockbuster exclusives. While Days Gone doesn't have the same story impact as The Last of Us; the open world gameplay is much more enjoyable. But the story is still good - lost love; dispair; hope; and community. Riding your bike is also just fun. Sometimes you want to ride instead of using fast travel. The need to incorporate stealth as well as strategic combat adds really good tension and variety. The hordes are like nothing else I've encountered. Days Gone is the only game I've gotten the Platinum Trophy and its the only game that I truly wanted to keep playing after I beat it. Usually I'm ready to be done with open world games because of fatigue but this one, because of the characters and mechinisms, made me wish I could play it again for the first time.
Reviewed on PS4I can say that this game is one of the masterpieces in its era. Especially when it was released on PC. This game really gave me an opportunity to feel the zombie post-apocalypse theme. Zombie encounters and hordes will really give you a heart attack. It was a challenging game. What I like about this open-world game is the whole story. Damn! I was too immersed in this game to the point I forgot that there is the main story. The side quests are entertaining. This is one of a kind game for this generation. VISUALS Artistry: 11/12 Technical Merit: 7/8 SOUND DESIGN Music: 11/12 Sound Effects & Vocals: 7/8 INTERACTION Control & Interface: 7/8 Player Agency: 7/8 Accessibility: 4/4 MECHANICS Feedback & Fun: 10/10 Depth: 5/5 Variety: 5/5 CHARACTER Narrative: 8/8 Heart: 5/6 Originality: 4/6
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About the game
Days Gone is an open-world action-adventure game set two years after a devastating global pandemic. Play as Deacon St. John, a bounty hunter facing a brutal struggle for survival, searching for a reason to live.