Days Gone Remastered Review: Cult Classic Success on PS5
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When Days Gone roared onto the scene in 2019, it faced a mixed reception, much like a car struggling to find its footing on a slippery track. Critics pointed out technical hiccups and pacing issues, but beneath the rough exterior lay a certain charm that captivated players, much like a rugged classic car that wins hearts despite its flaws. Fast forward to 2022, and this underdog has become a cult classic, selling over 7.32 million units – a staggering feat that even some of Sony's top exclusives can't match. It's like witnessing a scrappy rally car outshine sleeker, more established competitors on the race track.
Despite the adoration from fans, Sony's treatment of the IP has been as puzzling as a driver lost in a foggy rally stage. The release of a solid PC port and now a PS5 remaster raised hopes for a sequel, but the silence from the Japanese tech giant is deafening. It's like they've left Deacon stranded in the middle of a race, engine revving but with no clear finish line in sight. With the remaster hitting the current-gen consoles, the burning question remains: Can Days Gone Remastered finally rev up to its full potential after all these years, or will it sputter out like a vintage car running on fumes?
Stepping into the worn boots of Deacon, a gritty biker navigating a post-apocalyptic world in search of his lost love, feels like taking the wheel of a rugged off-roader tackling treacherous terrain. The game's narrative, much like a winding road, hits some bumps with uneven pacing, but once it picks up speed, it delivers impactful moments that keep players on the edge of their seats. Battling the freaker hordes, the game's adrenaline-pumping highlight, is like a high-speed chase where every move counts, demanding strategy and precision akin to navigating a hairpin turn at full throttle. The combat, inspired by The Last of Us, packs a punch with satisfying gunplay, though the melee action lacks the weight of a heavy-duty truck barreling through obstacles.
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