Review: Days Gone

About the game:

Days Gone is an open-world action-adventure game set in the midst of hostile nature, two years after a devastating global pandemic. Step into the shoes of former outlaw biker Deacon St. John, a bounty hunter trying to find a reason to live in a land surrounded by death. Scour abandoned villages for equipment to craft weapons and valuable equipment, or team up with other survivors to try to earn a living honestly... or through more violent means. MAIN FEATURES • A striking landscape: From forests and meadows to snowy plains and desert lava fields, the northwestern US is a region as beautiful as it is deadly. Explore mountains, caves, mines, and small villages marked by millions of years of volcanic activity. • Brutal Encounters: With gangs of criminals and hordes of freaks roaming this territory, you'll have to take full advantage of customizable traps, your weapons, and upgradeable skills, all to stay alive. And don't forget your vagrant bike, an invaluable tool in this vast territory. • An ever-changing landscape: Climb into the saddle of Deacon's trusty motorcycle and explore a dynamic world dramatically affected by weather, day and night cycles, and ever-evolving freaks who adapt to the scene and the people in it... • An engaging storyline: Immerse yourself in a landmark story of despair, betrayal, and regrets and follow Deacon St. John in his quest for hope after suffering a great personal loss. What makes us human when we struggle every day to survive?

My thoughts:

The graphics are surreal, something produced with a lot of love. The game is very well optimized, which lets the experience flow 100% without draining the processor and graphics card. The gameplay is wonderful, and there are almost always tips on how to use the buttons for new experiences within the game. The soundtrack leaves the environment somber, as well as the rains that happen sporadically. The only downside so far has been seeing similar zombies all the time.

Price:

You can find this game on Steam for 49,99€ or on Instant Gaming for 29,99€

Minimum specs to run this game:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K@3.3GHz or AMD FX 6300@3.5GHz
• RAM: 8 GB
• OS: Windows 10 64-bits
• VIDEO CARD: Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4 GB)
• PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
• VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
• FREE DISK SPACE: 70 GB
• DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 3 GB (AMD 4GB)