Days Gone plays like the CliffsNotes versions of so many better games before it.
Some people refer to this as the Sony Formula, but thats not entirely fair.
Its a formula that some of the industrys biggest studios formed through years of tweaking and testing.
In defense of this formula, its popular because it generally works.
Sadly, that is often not the case withDays Gone.
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In some ways,Days Gonefeels like the PS4s version ofState Of Decay.
The two games emphasize different core focuses, though.
Sometimes, though, the interests of one camp may conflict with the interests of another.
For instance, an early mission sees you acquire a cache of drugs.
The catch is that both camps can offer you different things.
One can repair your motorcycle and the other can sell you better weapons.
Its a practical way to create a little early game drama and make your decision that much more difficult.
Such as it is, scrounging for those resources is an often unenjoyable process.
Mind you, theres little incentive to wander off the beaten path inDays Gonebeyond scrounging for supplies.
Random events will occasionally appear, but most involve forgettable busy work.
The game probably runs better on PS4 Pro, but not everyone has that luxury.
That problem carries over to the gunplay, which requires upgrades as well.
Days Gone is out on 26 April for PS4.
