It's April already, which means we can say that Days Gone is out this month. The year sure is flying by, isn't it? Bend Studio's open world survival game has come on leaps and bounds since we first laid eyes on it, and in this latest footage courtesy of PlayStation Access, it's looking pretty impressive.
We also learn a couple of new bits and pieces about the game here. Did you know it was codenamed Red Chair after a beer brewed in Bend, Oregon? Or that Deacon collects the ears of Freakers he kills to prove to camps he's been clearing them out? Or that you can find survivors in the world and increase the numbers of an encampment you're helping?
It sounds like there's some clever design in Days Gone underneath the bikers vs zombies exterior. The video's worth a watch, so take a look if you're looking forward to this PS4 exclusive. Will you be joining Deacon at the end of April? Try not to freak out in the comments below.
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Enemy attacking other enemy is supercool, I'm gonna take the horde to enemy encampment lol
days gone will be a amazing game.metacritic a 90.word up son
I know it's gotta be, but that motorbike handling is straight up comical.
They should have gone for sim levels of realism. Of course, if they did that, Push Square would give it a 6 trolololol
That red chair isn't just another beer. It won the award of best beer in the world! Deschutes NWPA ( North west pale ale) It's pretty darn tasty too.
Can't freaking wait!
This year's game of the year maybe?? Certainly already a heavyweight contender
I really want to love this, but the video has kind of put me off. The shooting looks off and the human AI is more dumb than the freakers.
Finally some footage of Days Gone...
Going to surprise a lot of people, it will be funny watching the sheep pretend like they loved the game from the start after they see good reviews.
@MrBlueMario Facts
@WrightStuff yeah it really did. Anyway, I'm still hopeful it'll be a good game overall
@kyleforrester87 really I’ve heard nothing but praise for the way the bike handles from critics that attended the preview event
@Mergatro1d the freaker a.i isn’t dumb my dude. Go read ign’s article they posted yesterday about the really cool systems that are in place for the freakers
I'm still not sure about this one, the horde mechanic looks pretty cool but the setting seems dull and I've not seen anything about the story which has grabbed me yet. At the moment Rage 2 has really caught my attention with its DOOM like shooting and Mad Max style convoys, so I'm really leaning towards that as my next purchase but I'll still be keeping my eye on this as I always like a bit of zombie action
@dark_knightmare2 I don't doubt that for one second. I read the article and you're right, the way the freakers behave sounds great. My point was that the human AI looks bad- like in the video where Deacon shoots one guy and a dude to his right literally stands there pointing a shotgun in Deacon's face but doesn't fire and just waits to be battered with a melee hit.
The game isn't even out yet and you lot are already arguing about how good/bad it is
@wiiware the hordes are not free roaming the map as people think. Now im guessing based on pieces I put together from those who have played it in events and comment online. But it sounds as if Hordes are in specific zones and roam in that zone. That zone may have a camp in it or other set piece. These places are designed for horde encounters so you can set up bottle necks and traps. Makes sense as you could run the map with one horde clearing everybody out if it wasn't set up that way.
I may be wrong but that's the impression I got.
@WrightStuff a 8 is great so what are you talking about.word up son
I know this is shallow but I can't get over the look of the protagonist.
@3:20 That human enemy just phased through Deacon after getting shot to death.lol
Controls, human NPC's and the protagonist's movements look clunky. Overall the game looks kinda last-gen. What I saw from this video - a PS3 could handle well all that.
Ok but.. Was that really a huge spoiler in the one bullet trailer?
The year certainly is flying by - over a Quarter of it has passed - nearly a third...
Its just over 2weeks before this game releases and (hopefully) I will get my copy from GAME, the steelbook, no-statue version I pre-ordered month's ago. Game have let me down in the past, especially the 'Friday' releases so I have had to wait until the Monday - hence I said 'hopefully'.
@WrightStuff I know right.i can't believe how much I l💖ve the surge.a great game.thanks to psplus.word up son
@BAMozzy I hope your wrong... never pre ordered before. Managed to get in quick enough at Game to get statue version.. will suck if it don’t arrive until the Monday...I’ll be bouncing if that’s the case!
@Mergatro1d
I saw that too. An enemy was aiming at Deacon and didn't shoot straightaway. It looks nearly like it doesn't happen in any game.
Video looks great. The negativity in the comments is weird though not unexpected.
@Riparcade2 Did you opt to pay extra for one of their premium guaranteed delivery options? If you opted for their 'free' postage and Packaging, whilst they will post sometime the day before, it can take 3-5working days to arrive.
Bounce all you want but Game never guarantee that first class post will arrive the next day. Its in the hands of the Royal Mail and not in Games. It states clearly that 'free' option can take 3-5 'working' days and Saturday/Sunday are not classified as 'working' days - even if a lot of people do work on Sunday, even more on a Saturday.
I am just letting you know because I have had this conversation with GAME more than once. From their perspective, they posted it the 'day' before - even if its past the pick-up time so misses the last pick-up, its still posted the day before release. They will not do anything, not accept any responsibility or do anything about it. If it hasn't arrived after 5 working days, then they will take action but from their perspective, its in the hands of Royal Mail and not their fault if it doesn't reach you on the day.
That's if you opted for the free P&P instead of one of the premium P&P options. I tend to only use Game IF I have no choice, cannot order the limited/collectors edition elsewhere because Game have the 'exclusivity' to sell that edition in the UK. Sometimes you have no choice to use Game...
Maybe with the Statue edition, Game will send it registered delivery because of the 'value' of the package - in which case you may stand a better chance of getting it on the day. Your local sorting office may also be a lot more efficient than mine too...
Anyway, fingers crossed we both get ours on the 26th...
That’s a great bit of info there BAM. I really appreciate it, best check the postage options then eh? Thanks again!
@Octane there has been alot of gameplay videos, offcourse there will be critiques. stop the disingenious attitude..
@JJ2 haha fair point well made 😆
The game looks loving great I can’t really understand why some people trying so hard to be negative. I see some dumb people saying days gone look like a ps3 game which made me laugh. because days gone is probably one of the better looking open world games this gen next to games like horizon zero dawn and spider man and red dead redemption 2 before the downgrade update.
@skaarj217 lol no just no it look nothing like a PS3 game
If they nail down the story telling this game is going to do very well despite the obvious short comings with the animations and AI. Would love to see a sequel for Days Gone. A game with such a system have heaps of room for improvement with better hardware.
Looks like no thought went into the design of the main protagonst. did they just google photos of generic biker guy and stick it in the game.
@hotukdeals yeah not like he is a known actor or anything ffs why do people come here just to try & knock the game that is not even out yet!!
if you have been paying attention to this game you can clearly see there has been a lot of hard work & effort gone into it.
@JJ2 you not noticing it more & more here they are the worst kind of fanboys because they do not wear it on there sleeves sly digs & putdowns, weird man.
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Thanks for understanding
@David187 You see it everywhere now, it seems when people see others that are excited for a game they need to jump in and be negative, what a life.
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