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How Resident Evil 2 Overcame 'Zombie Fatigue' Where Days Gone Failed

Zhiqing W. writes:

Both Resident Evil 2 and Days Gone are zombie games released in a period where 'zombie fatigue' has become rampant. Let's examine how both games have fared.

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gangsta_red2198d ago

The zombies in RE 2 was extremely impressive. The specific damage you could give them and how it affected them, how their flesh melts when you hit them with an acid round. How they keep crawling after you when you take their legs out.

I was very impressed with RE 2, I really hope Capcom does the rest.

HisokaTheMagician2198d ago

Yep, the zombies in RE2make are so much better than the things in Days Gone.

kreate2198d ago

Days gone isn't just about zombies though.

Jin_Sakai2198d ago

“Yep, the zombies in RE2make are so much better than the things in Days Gone.“

Let me know when Resident Evil does a huge open world with 300+ zombies on screen at the same level of detail.

These games are of different scope and not comparable.

nucky642198d ago

you haven't played days gone then - the freakers think - will smell the air to find you and a horde of any size will break off and try to surround you. zombies in RE2 are tame compared to days gone.

RpgSama2198d ago

Very different games but I find it funny how whomever wrote this opinion piece says as a definitive fact that Days Gone zombies (freakers) failed after just a few days in the market, I DO NOT think they failed, IF there are shortcomings in this game (every game has them, some more, some less) the "zombies" are definitely (see anybody can play this game) not one of them.

stuna12198d ago

I know right! Just like Sony Bend went on record from the beginning stating Freakers are not Zombies. But I guess when certain individuals have a set agenda they'll try to protray anything in a negative light if it serves their end goal.

Ratchet752197d ago

Working at a gamestop in france(micromania) I can tell you days gone has not failed. Quiet the contrary. It has sold as many units than spiderman at launch so far.
😉 😉

TheCryptKeeper2198d ago (Edited 2198d ago )

You're right, they are not comparable. RE2 is actually a good game. Only an idiot would compare dog shit to diamonds.

Felix_Argyle_Catbro2198d ago (Edited 2198d ago )

"UK sales"

Lmao, sure. It's not even the biggest market in Europe.

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SamPao2198d ago (Edited 2198d ago )

dude it cant be sold out, its impossible dont you know about the zombie fatigue??? its a real thing, it has to FAIL!!

/s

oh apparently it sold more than The Division 2 and RE2

https://www.eurogamer.net/a...

OB1Biker2198d ago

'zombie fatigue' has become rampant.'
Hahaha

2pacalypsenow2198d ago (Edited 2198d ago )

RE 2 is a remake and it's confined to a small map and, Days gone is an open world game that's a new IP.

Comparison is not fair.

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rainslacker2198d ago (Edited 2198d ago )

Well....Resident evil is not known for it's compelling story, so I'm going to assume Day's Gone got it beat there.

Also, aren't RE zombies not actually zombies? Aren't they just another type of infected with a disease kind of person? The new age zombie so to speak, because walking dead type creatures are so passee or something.

ShadowWolf7122198d ago (Edited 2198d ago )

No, they're reanimated corpses. So zombies.

Christopher2196d ago

@ShadowWolf712: Not all are reanimated. Some are mutated. T-Virus essentially just does whatever they want it to do.

rainslacker2196d ago

Given what I remember of the story, which is all over the place, I think they just do what suits them for the current game. The first couple games especially. They started trying to have a more cohesive story from 3 on.

FallenAngel19842198d ago

Zombie faitigue? You know how many other genres that get multiple projects yet nobody complains about that?

supes_242198d ago

Lol, right. What about war fatigue, cod fatigue, Madden fatigue. Yes never heard of it either so people have to make stuff up

RpgSama2198d ago

Yeah, every single year you get military multiplayer shooters for like the past 10/15 years Call of Duty, Battlefield, Medal of Honor, nobody says anything, every year you get assassin's Creed which is basically the same game but in a different setting, GOTY nominee, every year you get a Far Cry, basically the same thing, same game in a different setting, another multimillion seller with great reviews.

But the first game in a new series, a brand new IP, with tons of content, people get fatigued because ZOMBIES + Open World SOOOOOO boring, while some of those same sites praised to the heavens the flaming turd of a game Anthem for example, and almost all of those sites gave glowing reviews to yearly franchises.

Hardiman2198d ago

Maybe if Days Gone were a linear game with smaller maps the comparison would be more apt. Also thd infected in each game are completely different in how they appear and operate in their respective games.

As it is I own both and though I am nowhere close to completing DG, it is so much fun. RE2 is incredible for a number of reasons. I fell in over with it in February of 98 and have waited for what the remake turned out to be.

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Days Gone PS5 Is a 'Really Good Piece of Work', Say Tech Experts

Sammy writes: "Back when Days Gone Remastered was announced, many fans were squinting to see the differences between the excellent original PS4 version and its PS5 re-release.

But now with the game readily available – and our 8/10 review declaring it the “definitive version of a fan favourite” – we’re beginning to get some meaningful tech analysis.

And according to Digital Foundry, this is not just the bare-bones resolution upscale some had anticipated – “a lot of effort has gone into it”, according to the tech experts. "

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IAMRealHooman5d ago

First game sell well enough to warrant a sequel? Our received well enough?

Alos885d ago

It sold well but reviewed only okay, which apparently wasn't enough for Sony.

Cacabunga5d ago

Sold well and received even better.. had a bad first month due to technical issues but ended up being one of the best games from last gen

Knightofelemia5d ago (Edited 5d ago )

That's the nature of the beast. If a game like a movie does not meet certain numbers then they write off the franchise. EA scrapped DS2 because the DS1 remake did not meet certain numbers. I was hoping the remaster of DG and the fact it also came to PC would convince Sony to green light a DG sequel.

PanicMechanic5d ago

Critic reviews were appalling. The worst reviewed game I’ve ever seen. By that I mean, poor quality journalism, dishonest writing and review scores which are out of touch with fan reception.

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anast5d ago

Fans are having fun with this one.

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Days Gone Original vs Remastered – Is The Visual Upgrade Worth Revisiting?

Days Gone Remastered is now available, and if you’re looking to find out how it compares with the original PS4 version, read ahead.

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Cacabunga10d ago

Huge difference i must admit, but not sure i would notice without 2 screens next to each other.

Not getting this game still, i want a new game and im tired of remasters

Muigi10d ago (Edited 10d ago )

It’s $10 and there are plenty of games out there for you.

Flewid63810d ago

Then its not a huge difference?

Killer2020UK10d ago

Of course you wouldn't, nobody would. If you have never experienced the other, then you don't have the reference needed for comparison.

TheEroica9d ago

Sony getting ready to milk some more people on dumb products.... I can see the psvr1 and 2 owner salivating over days gone remaster. Lol. What a ruse song is pulling.

Knushwood Butt9d ago

How can Sony milk customers if it's such a 'dumb product'? If it's so dumb, nobody will buy it, and there's no milking.
Plus, there's nothing preventing people from getting a copy of the PS4 version.

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Babadook79d ago

As a PSVR2 owner. Yup. If there’s a VR version I would be there day one.

Greg28019d ago

There are plenty of people who never had a chance to play this game, now they can with the remaster.

Don't understand why people who already played the game complain about a remaster. No one is forcing you to buy it. There are plenty of new games to play

marioJP879d ago

Huge difference where? Besides blue color filter and darker lighting?

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Fishy Fingers10d ago

Settings > Graphics > Change preset from medium to high.

Remastered.....

Tedakin10d ago

Sony is now remastering games with 71s on metacritic.

Bathyj10d ago

Like that's a judge of anything
This game got scored before it was released.

andy8510d ago

Days gone is 85+. It got heavily marked down at launch for bugs where as others get a free pass for that. It's a fantastic game.

Kosic10d ago

And it's not even a big overhaul remaster. It's list turning up the graphic level by one. It's quite embarrassing, as the original wasn't that bad. And the remaster isn't that noticeable

PanicMechanic9d ago

“And it's not even..”

Bugs bunny NO meme

TheEroica9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Poorly remastering if images are to be believed.

Tapani9d ago

To me it was very close to The Last of Us Part I. It was that good quality.

PanicMechanic9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Shut up. Best open world zombie game on the market

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andy8510d ago

I spoiled myself by modding this game on my PC. Genuinely one of the best looking games I've ever seen. Whilst this remaster looks nice it just doesn't compare to that sadly. It shows the effort that these remasters could put in if they wanted

REDGUM10d ago

I so hope this game or DLC for those of us who own the original sells well.
Ive said it before, its an underrated game for sure & was unfairly judged upon release.
Please try this game if you haven't already.

For those who say 'i won't purchase digital only' you can pickup a hard copy for 5 bucks here in Australia, then add the DLC and you have a superb game for $20 or so.

Give it a shot, tell me I'm wrong After completing the game.

Game on gamers.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH10d ago

It was full of bugs at release I wouldn’t call that being unfairly judged. If you want your game to score well then release it in a completed state. Now with that being said I think the game was pretty good.

Knushwood Butt10d ago

It really wasn't.
The worst I encountered was a horde spawning on top of me when exploring a cave.
Did you even play this at launch?

S2Killinit9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

It wasnt full of buggs, it was very playable. That was the excuse for the hit job at launch before people started to speak up about how great the game was.

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Days Gone Remastered Accessibility Options Revealed Ahead of Launch

New details on Days Gone Remastered accessibility features, including High Contrast Mode, UI narration, control remapping, and more.

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