The parameters of success are so hazy these days. You need look no further than Tango Gameworks’Hi-Fi Rush.This stellar release scooped up a ton of awards whilst simultaneously proving to be a hit with players. Yet here we are withMicrosofthaving since announced the closure of the studio.It simply doesn’t make sense.AdvertDays Goneis a similarly strange example. Whilst Bend Studio is still very much alive and well,Sonypulled the plug on a potential sequel to the game despiteDays Gonematching the sales ofGhost of Tsushima.Yes,Ghost of Tsushimawas a much stronger game butDays Goneperformed well enough commercially. Is that no longer enough to secure a game’s future?Think of the jump in quality fromUncharted: Drake’s FortunetoAmong Thieves,or fromMass EffecttoMass Effect 2.Days Gonehad plenty of creases to iron out, there’s no hiding that, but a Metacritic score of 71 is very respectable.AdvertIt’s reflective of a good game with still a good chunk of room for improvement.Unfortunately, we’ll never see whatDays Gonecould’ve gone on to become which is a great shame because its horde mechanic was incredibly unique.While I can’t magic up a sequel to ease the woes of fans, I would like to highlight a stellar fan project that allows you to overhaul the game’s graphics if you’re playing on PC.Take a look atDays Gonein action below.Days Gonenever received an official new-gen remaster butPCplayers can benefit from boosted graphics with additional ray-tracing thanks to this stellar project from YouTube wizardDigital Dreams.AdvertThe end result is sharper, more detailed, and just all the more immersive because of it. In fact, it’s making me want to give this title another whirl.You can take a look at the remaster mod project in action below.To join in on the fun, simply head to the video’s description where you can find Digital Dreams’ reshade preset. Of course, it goes without saying, you’ll need to be running the game on PC.Advert“AlmostRDR2level in a few scenes,” wrote one viewer. You can’t get higher praise than that.Featured Image Credit: Digital Dreams via YouTubeTopics:Days Gone,PC,Mods,PlayStation
The parameters of success are so hazy these days. You need look no further than Tango Gameworks’Hi-Fi Rush.This stellar release scooped up a ton of awards whilst simultaneously proving to be a hit with players. Yet here we are withMicrosofthaving since announced the closure of the studio.It simply doesn’t make sense.AdvertDays Goneis a similarly strange example. Whilst Bend Studio is still very much alive and well,Sonypulled the plug on a potential sequel to the game despiteDays Gonematching the sales ofGhost of Tsushima.Yes,Ghost of Tsushimawas a much stronger game butDays Goneperformed well enough commercially. Is that no longer enough to secure a game’s future?Think of the jump in quality fromUncharted: Drake’s FortunetoAmong Thieves,or fromMass EffecttoMass Effect 2.Days Gonehad plenty of creases to iron out, there’s no hiding that, but a Metacritic score of 71 is very respectable.AdvertIt’s reflective of a good game with still a good chunk of room for improvement.Unfortunately, we’ll never see whatDays Gonecould’ve gone on to become which is a great shame because its horde mechanic was incredibly unique.While I can’t magic up a sequel to ease the woes of fans, I would like to highlight a stellar fan project that allows you to overhaul the game’s graphics if you’re playing on PC.Take a look atDays Gonein action below.Days Gonenever received an official new-gen remaster butPCplayers can benefit from boosted graphics with additional ray-tracing thanks to this stellar project from YouTube wizardDigital Dreams.AdvertThe end result is sharper, more detailed, and just all the more immersive because of it. In fact, it’s making me want to give this title another whirl.You can take a look at the remaster mod project in action below.To join in on the fun, simply head to the video’s description where you can find Digital Dreams’ reshade preset. Of course, it goes without saying, you’ll need to be running the game on PC.Advert“AlmostRDR2level in a few scenes,” wrote one viewer. You can’t get higher praise than that.Featured Image Credit: Digital Dreams via YouTubeTopics:Days Gone,PC,Mods,PlayStation
The parameters of success are so hazy these days. You need look no further than Tango Gameworks’Hi-Fi Rush.This stellar release scooped up a ton of awards whilst simultaneously proving to be a hit with players. Yet here we are withMicrosofthaving since announced the closure of the studio.It simply doesn’t make sense.AdvertDays Goneis a similarly strange example. Whilst Bend Studio is still very much alive and well,Sonypulled the plug on a potential sequel to the game despiteDays Gonematching the sales ofGhost of Tsushima.Yes,Ghost of Tsushimawas a much stronger game butDays Goneperformed well enough commercially. Is that no longer enough to secure a game’s future?Think of the jump in quality fromUncharted: Drake’s FortunetoAmong Thieves,or fromMass EffecttoMass Effect 2.Days Gonehad plenty of creases to iron out, there’s no hiding that, but a Metacritic score of 71 is very respectable.AdvertIt’s reflective of a good game with still a good chunk of room for improvement.Unfortunately, we’ll never see whatDays Gonecould’ve gone on to become which is a great shame because its horde mechanic was incredibly unique.While I can’t magic up a sequel to ease the woes of fans, I would like to highlight a stellar fan project that allows you to overhaul the game’s graphics if you’re playing on PC.Take a look atDays Gonein action below.Days Gonenever received an official new-gen remaster butPCplayers can benefit from boosted graphics with additional ray-tracing thanks to this stellar project from YouTube wizardDigital Dreams.AdvertThe end result is sharper, more detailed, and just all the more immersive because of it. In fact, it’s making me want to give this title another whirl.You can take a look at the remaster mod project in action below.To join in on the fun, simply head to the video’s description where you can find Digital Dreams’ reshade preset. Of course, it goes without saying, you’ll need to be running the game on PC.Advert“AlmostRDR2level in a few scenes,” wrote one viewer. You can’t get higher praise than that.
The parameters of success are so hazy these days. You need look no further than Tango Gameworks’Hi-Fi Rush.
This stellar release scooped up a ton of awards whilst simultaneously proving to be a hit with players. Yet here we are withMicrosofthaving since announced the closure of the studio.
It simply doesn’t make sense.
Advert
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Days Goneis a similarly strange example. Whilst Bend Studio is still very much alive and well,Sonypulled the plug on a potential sequel to the game despiteDays Gonematching the sales ofGhost of Tsushima.
Yes,Ghost of Tsushimawas a much stronger game butDays Goneperformed well enough commercially. Is that no longer enough to secure a game’s future?
Think of the jump in quality fromUncharted: Drake’s FortunetoAmong Thieves,or fromMass EffecttoMass Effect 2.
Days Gonehad plenty of creases to iron out, there’s no hiding that, but a Metacritic score of 71 is very respectable.
Advert
Advert
It’s reflective of a good game with still a good chunk of room for improvement.
Unfortunately, we’ll never see whatDays Gonecould’ve gone on to become which is a great shame because its horde mechanic was incredibly unique.
While I can’t magic up a sequel to ease the woes of fans, I would like to highlight a stellar fan project that allows you to overhaul the game’s graphics if you’re playing on PC.
Take a look atDays Gonein action below.
Days Gonenever received an official new-gen remaster butPCplayers can benefit from boosted graphics with additional ray-tracing thanks to this stellar project from YouTube wizardDigital Dreams.
Advert
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The end result is sharper, more detailed, and just all the more immersive because of it. In fact, it’s making me want to give this title another whirl.
You can take a look at the remaster mod project in action below.
To join in on the fun, simply head to the video’s description where you can find Digital Dreams’ reshade preset. Of course, it goes without saying, you’ll need to be running the game on PC.
Advert
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“AlmostRDR2level in a few scenes,” wrote one viewer. You can’t get higher praise than that.
Topics:Days Gone,PC,Mods,PlayStation
