Days Gone

Gameplay

Days Gone is a classic action adventure game in which the camera is always behind the main character. We explore the vast sandbox map, perform tasks (main and side - such as cleaning camps from bandits or hunting for animals) and fight with enemies - both human and various types of dangerous virus victims. The latter often move in hordes of up to several hundred individuals, and have their own needs and a daily cycle that regulates their behavior. An interesting detail that makes the game more interesting is the partial interactivity of the environment - we have the ability to, for example, push enemies onto objects or cut ropes supporting felled trees. The developers also focused on tactics and planning - especially in the case of encounters with human enemies.

We fight using an extensive arsenal, including machine guns, shotguns and snipers. Deacon also has a few special abilities, such as slowing down time during the fight (classic bullet time) or the so-called survival vision, which allows us to highlight important objects and enemies, making it easier to see what and who is around us - and where potential threats may be hiding. As the hero progresses in the game, he can learn new things and gradually develop his statistics (such as life or endurance).

The game has an extensive, but relatively easy to use crafting system, which requires us to collect large amounts of various materials. The motorcycle, which we use to move around the map, also has a great impact on the gameplay. We have the opportunity to customize its look, technical parameters (e.g. by changing the tires or the engine), as well as to gain other improvements, such as bags that allow us to carry more items. What's interesting, our steel steed needs gasoline, which we have to take care of if we don't want to get stuck in the dangerous wilderness.

Multiplayer

Days Gone has only single player mode . Game contains so called survival mode which is in practice more difficult version of campaign; it is characterized by lack of fast travel and simplified interface. In the game there are also additional challenges in the form of races or fighting with a horde of "sorcerers".

Technical aspects

Days Gone runs on Unreal Engine 4 and looks very good. The authors have prepared diverse locations and reliable, well animated character models. Bend Studios programmers also took care of the day and night system and variable, realistically reproduced weather conditions. The production is characterized by a depressing, post-apocalyptic atmosphere.