After giving up on Horizon new dawn because of how boring it felt, i was waiting for something new. Along came Days gone. I didn't get it day 1 because of reports of bugs but fast forward a month and few patches later. I finally came around finishing it.
Absolutely pathetic how this game was brushed under the rug by critics because it was ''speak his mind'' male protagonist judged solely on his appearance/character.
Not only is this game is a technical marvel, but the gameplay, the attachment it builds with the characters, the acting and animations, atmosphere, the curiosity to keep the story going. mechanics and the bike, everything worked well in tandem and kept me fully engaged till the very end. Very few games give the thrill of going after a massive horde like days gone does, it may be the only. Many complained the game was long, which i think was another necessary cherrypicking to bring the thunder down.
Games like this, i felt was so much worth to savour that i didn't want it to end. There are missions i still vividly remember, and probably will down the line.
I could see all the hard work brimming throughout the game. Unbelievable that it was absolutely robbed by the modern day critics. So much more ignored that its almost criminal. I hope to see the franchise come back stronger and bolder.
Edit: On a side note, i hope they add base building and survival mechanics like state of decay, only that they make it 100x better.
