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Ride into a desperate, dog-eat-dog world in the definitive Days Gone experience, remastered for the PlayStation5 console. Fight to survive an environment ravaged by a deadly pandemic as former outlaw biker, Deacon St. John. Risk the threats of the Broken Road on the back of your trusty Drifter bike as you face terrifying hordes of relentless feral Freakers – as well as dangerous gangs of humans.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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68
Days Gone Remastered features a compelling emotional narrative about Deacon St. John's search for his wife in a post-apocalyptic world, praised for its character depth and engaging moments. However, criticisms abound regarding its slow pacing, generic tropes, and failure to fully realize its characters, leading to a mixed reception that highlights its strengths while falling short of other narrative-driven titles.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
68
Positive Reviews (80-100)
28%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
64%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
8%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Days Gone Remastered features a compelling emotional narrative about Deacon St. John's search for his wife in a post-apocalyptic world, praised for its character depth and engaging moments. However, criticisms abound regarding its slow pacing, generic tropes, and failure to fully realize its characters, leading to a mixed reception that highlights its strengths while falling short of other narrative-driven titles.
Gameplay Mechanics
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78
Days Gone Remastered impresses with its engaging gameplay and thrilling freaker encounters, particularly enhanced by the PS5’s DualSense controller. Critics celebrate its open-world exploration and new modes like Horde Assault, but the game isn’t without flaws; repetitive missions and clunky mechanics, especially in melee combat, detract from the experience. Overall, while it revitalizes the original for veterans and newcomers alike, it still needs refinement in certain areas.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
78
Positive Reviews (80-100)
64%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
28%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
8%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Days Gone Remastered impresses with its engaging gameplay and thrilling freaker encounters, particularly enhanced by the PS5’s DualSense controller. Critics celebrate its open-world exploration and new modes like Horde Assault, but the game isn’t without flaws; repetitive missions and clunky mechanics, especially in melee combat, detract from the experience. Overall, while it revitalizes the original for veterans and newcomers alike, it still needs refinement in certain areas.
Graphics and Visual Design
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81
Days Gone Remastered impresses with enhanced graphics on PS5, boasting improved lighting, textures, and 4K resolution at 60fps, offering a more immersive experience. However, critics argue these upgrades are not substantial enough to justify the remaster, pointing to lingering glitches and a lack of groundbreaking improvements compared to the original. While many appreciate the visual enhancements, the consensus suggests the remaster falls short of fully leveraging the PS5's potential, leaving fans wanting more from future editions.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
81
Positive Reviews (80-100)
56%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
44%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Days Gone Remastered impresses with enhanced graphics on PS5, boasting improved lighting, textures, and 4K resolution at 60fps, offering a more immersive experience. However, critics argue these upgrades are not substantial enough to justify the remaster, pointing to lingering glitches and a lack of groundbreaking improvements compared to the original. While many appreciate the visual enhancements, the consensus suggests the remaster falls short of fully leveraging the PS5's potential, leaving fans wanting more from future editions.
Music and Sound Design
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Days Gone Remastered impresses with its immersive sound design and beautiful music, particularly the effective use of haptic feedback and atmospheric elements. However, critics highlight significant audio mixing issues—like overlapping sounds and inconsistent dialogue volume—that detract from the experience. While advancements like Tempest 3D Audio enhance immersion, persistent technical flaws indicate a need for improvement in future updates.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
71
Positive Reviews (80-100)
45%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
45%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
9%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Days Gone Remastered impresses with its immersive sound design and beautiful music, particularly the effective use of haptic feedback and atmospheric elements. However, critics highlight significant audio mixing issues—like overlapping sounds and inconsistent dialogue volume—that detract from the experience. While advancements like Tempest 3D Audio enhance immersion, persistent technical flaws indicate a need for improvement in future updates.
Voice Acting
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Days Gone Remastered features a mixed bag of voice acting reviews. Critics praise Sam Witwer’s performance as Deacon St. John for its emotional depth, enhancing the game’s narrative. However, others find his portrayal disinterested and lacking engagement, highlighting a stark divide in opinions. While some players may appreciate the voice acting, others feel it detracts from the experience, showcasing varied expectations within the gaming community.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
73
Positive Reviews (80-100)
75%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
0%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
25%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Days Gone Remastered features a mixed bag of voice acting reviews. Critics praise Sam Witwer’s performance as Deacon St. John for its emotional depth, enhancing the game’s narrative. However, others find his portrayal disinterested and lacking engagement, highlighting a stark divide in opinions. While some players may appreciate the voice acting, others feel it detracts from the experience, showcasing varied expectations within the gaming community.
Technical Performance
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78
Days Gone Remastered for PS5 impresses with stable 60fps performance and improved loading times, earning praise for its smooth gameplay and better visuals. However, critics highlight persistent issues like physics glitches, camera handling in tight spaces, and sound problems. While the remaster significantly enhances the original, it falls short of the polish expected from next-gen titles, leading to a mixed reception overall.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
78
Positive Reviews (80-100)
64%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
32%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
4%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Days Gone Remastered for PS5 impresses with stable 60fps performance and improved loading times, earning praise for its smooth gameplay and better visuals. However, critics highlight persistent issues like physics glitches, camera handling in tight spaces, and sound problems. While the remaster significantly enhances the original, it falls short of the polish expected from next-gen titles, leading to a mixed reception overall.
Replay Value
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Days Gone Remastered garners mostly positive reviews for enhancing replay value with new modes and all DLC, appealing to both new and returning players. Critics appreciate the added challenges but warn of potential repetitiveness and limited long-term engagement. While it offers fresh experiences, its core gameplay may not sustain interest for all players.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
78
Positive Reviews (80-100)
71%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
25%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
4%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Days Gone Remastered garners mostly positive reviews for enhancing replay value with new modes and all DLC, appealing to both new and returning players. Critics appreciate the added challenges but warn of potential repetitiveness and limited long-term engagement. While it offers fresh experiences, its core gameplay may not sustain interest for all players.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
76
Positive Reviews (80-100)
68%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
32%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
TL;DR: Days Gone Remastered wins praise for its PS5 enhancements and engaging gameplay, making it the best way to experience the game for newcomers. Critics highlight polished visuals and a rich open world but note limited new content and unresolved issues from the original. While it's a solid upgrade that appeals to new players and genre fans, veterans may find it unnecessary at full price, leaving mixed feelings about its overall value.
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MONSTER
Reviews
59 reviews found90
GamingBolt
Apr 27, 2025
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Days Gone Remastered is a significant improvement over the original, establishing itself as a standout title in PlayStation's library despite some lingering issues.
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86
Power Unlimited
May 1, 2025
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While the remaster may not have been necessary, it impresses overall, especially on PS5 Pro, and could lead to a sequel.
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85
PlayStation Universe
Apr 29, 2025
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Days Gone Remastered is a worthwhile upgrade for both new players and those returning, offering a smart take on open world design and a compelling horde mode.
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GAMES.CH
Apr 28, 2025
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The remastered version of Days Gone is a worthwhile upgrade for fans, offering significant visual improvements and new content, despite the original game's recent release.
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GamersRD
Apr 29, 2025
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Days Gone Remastered is a solid re-release that enhances the original game with improved graphics, new modes, and a compelling story. It's recommended for both new players and those looking to revisit the game.
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80
Daily Star
Apr 29, 2025
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The remaster is praised as a polished and visually stunning update, providing a definitive experience for both returning fans and newcomers.
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80
Loot Level Chill
Apr 29, 2025
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Days Gone Remastered is the best way to experience the game, with gorgeous visuals and strong gameplay, despite some minor issues with audio and DualSense features.
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80
IGN Spain
May 1, 2025
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Days Gone Remastered is a worthwhile upgrade for both new players and returning fans, offering significant visual improvements and engaging new gameplay modes.
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80
But Why Tho?
May 1, 2025
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Days Gone Remastered is a solid upgrade with significant PS5 enhancements, making it the best way to experience the game despite its divisive nature.
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80
CGMagazine
Apr 29, 2025
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Days Gone Remastered is considered the definitive way to experience the game, especially for those who missed the original release, and is recommended for fans of the genre.
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