What are camps? We all know what the definition of a camp is of course, but in Days Gone the camps fulfil a lot of needs. Weapons are purchased in camps along with other items. However, I felt no reason to change from my setup of a pistol, sniper rifle, and assault rifle. As you progress, you can unlock much stronger and more diverse weapons, again giving you different ways to complete missions. Only as you progress through the game are you given certain recipes, making sure you are not too overpowered early on. It is worth mentioning that after you unlock specific perks, this is no longer a big issue.Īside from the Molotov situation, crafting is decent in Days Gone. This would have meant that I could carry the items I needed without wasting time backtracking just to restock on one item. An easy solution would have been a weight system or an overall item limit. It meant I would have to backtrack and leave missions half completed just to collect the materials necessary for items. Molotov cocktails are a prime example, as I could only carry three and only carry so many of the components required to craft them. I often found myself reaching the maximum amount of a useful item and could not collect any more despite it being right in front of me and despite not carrying the maximum capacity of other items. Scavenging for items in Days Gone is integral, especially in the early game as item limitations early on were frustrating. Gameplay is the next point of discussion, and we will begin by talking scavenging. You can imagine how vibrant and peaceful the world was before, effectively establishing a bleak atmosphere. Trees block roads, cars are ravaged on highways, and houses have been bordered up or left windowless. You can also see the impact of the ‘zombie’ outbreak. The game is genuinely beautiful, being one of the better-looking games for the PlayStation 4- when the frame rate stays steady. While not too in depth, the biome changes offer a refreshing range of visuals and challenges. Days Gone also has a variety of biomes which offer different conditions to drive and fight in. Based in Oregon in the USA, Days Gone hosts some beautiful landscapes that take advantage of the engine. I also heard that Days Gone has received several patches and updates to improve the game, so it was the perfect opportunity to give it a go.įirstly, I want to talk about the open world. I love my zombie games, with Dying Light, Left 4 Dead 2 and Call of Duty Zombies being up there as some of my favourite experiences. When I saw that Days Gone was being given away for free, I was intrigued.
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A game being given away for free just two years after its release is disappointing, especially when it was being sold for over £50 previously.
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It did not score terribly mind you, but it was nowhere near the game of the year contender many had hoped for.įast forward to 2021 and Days Gone was given away via PS Plus in April. Days Gone was one of the most highly anticipated games of 2019, unfortunately, it was released with its fair share of bugs and frame drops, contributing to disappointment from fans.