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Days Gone

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 • 2021

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Quick resume

Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Immersive open world and story
    • Engaging combat and horde mechanics
    • Strong character development and voice acting
    • Detailed bike customization and survival elements
    • High replayability and long playtime

    Cons

    • Repetitive side missions and activities
    • Some pacing and story tempo issues
    • Occasional technical glitches and bugs
    • Limited weapon variety and combat depth
    • No multiplayer or cooperative features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Violence, Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Open world gameplay with player freedom to explore, choose missions, and customize bike and combat approach."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat and survival mechanics offer skill challenges, especially fighting hordes and managing stamina and resources."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focuses on solo experience and personal progression without competitive or ranked multiplayer elements."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long playtimes, replayability, and attachment to story and world encourage extended engagement."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork mechanics."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize and upgrade their bike and craft items, allowing some creative problem solving in combat."

    • Domination
      -4

      "No evidence of power over others or social dominance; gameplay is solo and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong immersion in a post-apocalyptic world with emotional story and survival gameplay provides escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with combat tactics, stealth, and resource management, but many missions follow established routines."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Large open world with diverse environments encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities."

    • Expression
      2

      "Bike customization and some character personalization allow limited self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Post-apocalyptic zombie setting with fictional elements, though grounded in realistic survival themes."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; focus is on individual play and narrative rather than community."

    • Growth
      3

      "Skill trees, weapon upgrades, and story progression provide learning and personal development opportunities."

    • Health
      -3

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players note long sessions and potential fatigue."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires sustained attention and focus during combat and exploration; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Emotional story and character relationships provide some depth, but limited social interaction."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management mechanics; solo player experience."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, skills, and resources to improve character and bike."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find riding the bike and exploring relaxing, though combat and hordes add tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Immersive graphics, sound design, and intense combat provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal story and achievements."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative-driven game with strong character development and emotional plotlines."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat against hordes and resource management require planning and tactical thinking."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High tension during horde encounters and survival situations provides suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Many players report high value for time invested due to length, story, and replayability."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves killing zombies and human enemies with a variety of weapons and tactics."

    • Survival
      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around managing resources, avoiding threats, and staying alive in hostile world."

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