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Days Gone Review Thread (See Staff Post)
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So as I said, I feel lol those can be construed differently.
When I see Terry Crews in something, my hype level rises. Era loves him too so I honestly think Crackdown 3 had more hype, especially considering that it was a sequel to a cult classic of sorts.
Agreed. I think that's exactly why Sony moved it to April to ensure that happened.
Man, this thread. I get that the fanboys can be annoying, but some people here are outright toxic.
As always I'm more interested in peoples experiences posted here/in my social circle then reviews. And more interested in how good or bad the game will do saleswise.
As always I'm more interested in peoples experiences posted here/in my social circle then reviews. And more interested in how good or bad the game will do saleswise.
Agree with this post 100%
I don't think this will be a terrible game and have no doubts the performance issues will be corrected via patch. Will be picking it up at a discount this summer when there's nothing else to play
You had mother fucking Syphon Filter right there. In your lap.
They went with biker zombies.
Sorry, still a little salty lol.
I dont think the issue is open world game but the quality of the game...
So like any other implementation in games, it has to be done right
Hollyshit your right. I looked up Wildlands and it's a 69 on meta but on steam, and here I hear nothing but good things about it.
I'm not sure if I agree there - the lower the budget, the more important critical reception is for discovery and user acquisition. The big budget games just throw more $ at that problem.
Of course, image of the publisher/platform holder, and higher risks given how big-budget releases are really scarce in comparison raises the critical reception importance from that perspective.
i think you'd be alone in thinking that, but let's agree to disagree
It at 73 right now. It will drop to 70 is my guess. In the end, (yes, I'm saying it again) it's a 7/10 game. It's a good game. And that, yes, makes me happy :)
You're definitely not wrong, but I maintain that a 75 for a new IP isn't nearly as bad as a 75 for God of War 2 would've been. There's a lot more room for error (and for consumers forgiving said errors).
Haha, oh wow, a 73 metascore.
That's fucking woeful.
I mean Jesus, it managed to stay out of the Forbidden Numbers, but only just. A game has to be phenomenally mediocre to leave video game reviewers that unimpressed. It's even trailing behind that third person Left 4 Dead ripoff that just came out.
I was actually going to buy this tomorrow, but it's going directly into the bargain bin. I don't think I'll have to wait long for it to get cheap.
That's fucking woeful.
I mean Jesus, it managed to stay out of the Forbidden Numbers, but only just. A game has to be phenomenally mediocre to leave video game reviewers that unimpressed. It's even trailing behind that third person Left 4 Dead ripoff that just came out.
I was actually going to buy this tomorrow, but it's going directly into the bargain bin. I don't think I'll have to wait long for it to get cheap.
It's funny because I voted for the 70-79 metacritic score in the poll but I was actually expecting it to land somewhere in the low 80s.
It sounds like this game is kind of what everyone expected: it's a game with cool ideas/moments but overall it's aggressively mediocre (at best). It's by no means a terrible game but just very "meh".
I have no interest in playing this game but honestly I kind of hope they get the chance to make a sequel as it sounds like this game could be a good foundation for a future game.
And Wildlands sold a LOT of copies and people were shocked by that. It'll happen here again. Walking Dead has been on TV for a decade, people love generic mediocre stuff
You are naively optimistic. Obviously every Sony 1st Party game, even Naughty Dogs, is doomed because Bends first console game in ages didn't turn out to be amazing.
Ghost Recon Wildlands is one of my favorite and most played games this generation. Probably played through it 3 times and then some and it's 70 on metacritic.
The review scales nowadays rarely trend that low. The best you can do is look at Days Gone's score and compare it to other games of its ilk. It's there that you see that the game is way below similar games in terms of reception.
There seems to be nothing about this game that justifies its existence in a market absolutely bouncing with excellent open world game of this type.
We received our copy very late (one day before embargo) so have a review in progress posted here;
https://powerup-gaming.com/2019/04/25/days-gone-review-750-days-gone/
"There are a few rough edges, and I'll be keen to see how the system handles larger and larger groups of the undead, but at the moment, I'm looking forward to seeing more of the Oregon wilderness."
Enjoy :)
Edit: Added quote
https://powerup-gaming.com/2019/04/25/days-gone-review-750-days-gone/
"There are a few rough edges, and I'll be keen to see how the system handles larger and larger groups of the undead, but at the moment, I'm looking forward to seeing more of the Oregon wilderness."
Enjoy :)
Edit: Added quote
I hope well for the Bend guys.
I gotta say, this type of game doesn't really interest me at all, and generally these types of games are always criticized heavily in reviews. I would have wished they went for a more distinctive type of game like a Resistance spiritual successor.
I gotta say, this type of game doesn't really interest me at all, and generally these types of games are always criticized heavily in reviews. I would have wished they went for a more distinctive type of game like a Resistance spiritual successor.
Really wanted this game to do well, It's such a shame it's reviewed this low. I will support them by buying the game at some point when it hits a sale. But what does this mean for Sony Bend? Their first console release in over 15 years and it's a 72?
This was one of the most divisive games on the forum for months, perhaps years, and was voted alongside Crackdown 3 as most likely to be the biggest flop of the year. The expectation wasn't as high as you're making out.
Bend also doesn't command the kind of pedigree ND, SSM etc do either, and no publisher gets it right every time. Hell, I'm surprised Sony managed to go as long as they did without a first party blunder.
Agree with this - I would definitely give the game a shot if it was a limited 12 hours experience or so on.
The longer a game, the better it needs to be to hold my interest for all those hours.
Those games also wouldn't be those studios' first AAA console game. They have the experience and history for making amazing console games.
...then...
I still don't really understand why people call Horizon ZD as a turnaround story when Guerilla is known to make successful games before it?!?!?!?!?!?!?
It feels very un-Sony like. Like all their studios make these visually distinct games, and out of nowhere comes Bend with another zombie shooter that looks like every other open world game.
Maybe they need to introduce some rules regarding their creative freedom. "Guys we already have TLOU, can u give us some of that Syphon Filter goodness again?!"
This is why looking at scores alone won't tell you the full story. Dying Light got a 70-ish MC for very different reasons than Days Gone.
It's an enthusiast forum. I'd rather see people excited about something than be constantly negative. I never thought days gone looked that great, but I've had so so games that excite the shit out of me just the same as anyone else.
Dying Light is the best zombie game this gen so far, and it has the word of mouth to show for that.
Depends on some publications though, i can see Edge giving this game a 4.
Hope they make enough off the game to continue working on other AAA games. I think Days gone was a proving ground that they could make a game at this level with 80 people.
Kind of impressive. Hopefully they move on to more interesting new or older IP's.
Stop with the Syphon Filter nonsense. They days of Syphon Filter games are gone.
Well it always suck when these big budget single player only(?) titles don't get higher ratings since it of course will affect the sales. Less sales of big budget games may risk less investment from publisher to go forward with other single player experiences.
I always expect a 4 or a 5 from from Edge. No matter what game it is :P