6/20/2023 0 Comments Days gone deacon![]() Typically I find those mechanics insufferable, but that wasn’t the case here. What followed was often a tense struggle against the freaker hordes while searching for a gas can, or beer bottles, or rags. In lots of cases, I got sidetracked exploring a location thinking I’d have sufficient fuel. ![]() Motorcycles consume gas, clearly, and break down as you use them, so planning your adventures is important before setting out. It’s the mode of transport, obviously, but it’s also the source of many of Days Gone’s survival mechanics. The loop in Days Gone revolves around your relationship with the bike. Landing a jump at the perfect angle feels great, and once you get a few upgrades under your belt, the bike sounds bad as hell. Once it clicked though, I found riding through the woods to be thoroughly enjoyable. The control is floaty, and making small directional adjustments isn’t easy. For the first hour or so, I was atrocious (check the video evidence). Speaking of the motorcycle, there’s a bit of a learning curve on it. Deacon’s bike handles differently in the rain, snow, and the aftermath of both, while flashlights and headlights become nearly useless in driving rain. Better yet, the weather affects the gameplay. Higher elevations show off a dynamic snow system that accumulates realistically. The trees and foliage look particularly great while they’re blowing around, so much so that I got completely lost in it. Howling winds and torrential rain look amazing, obscuring your vision and reacting believably with objects and light sources. Hordes of freakers are one thing (and I’ll get to them), but I was immediately struck by the incredible weather system. ![]() What is close to perfect is Days Gone’s dynamic environment.
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