Days Gone goes out of its way to make it feel like you`re in an oppressive and bleak setting. With many scattered survivors, bandits lurking in the streets and dense forests, and undead roaming among the remains of civilization--the zombie-apocalypse is a constant struggle to survive in. And the only thing keeping you going are whatever meager resources you could scrape together, and a motorcycle that`s seen far better days. Coming from Bend Studio, the same developers behind the Syphon Filter series and Uncharted: Golden Abyss, the upcoming open-world game is a massive departure for its creators, which shows some solid signs of ambition.We recently got to check out the early hours of the PS4 exclusive, and saw some promise in the large open world of this zombie shooter. You take on the role of Deacon, a motorcycle-riding drifter who`s lived through two years of the apocalypse and counting--the game literally has a counter that shows how many days has passed since the outbreak. As he travels deeper into the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, he`ll encounter bandits, gangs, dangerous wild-animals, and other ruthless factions seeking to claim what`s left of the world, all the while finding out just how far the infection has spread.In order to stay alive, you`ll have to stay prepared and on the move, and Deacon`s most valuable tool to do just that is his motorcycle. Not only is it his go-to mode of transport, but it also allows him to haul materials to various locations housing safe havens. During our session, we started out in one of the many safe-zones scattered around the world. In these areas, Deacon can meet up with several NPCs who can give him quests, trade resources, and upgrade much of his gear --including his bike. In familiar open world fashion, you`ll be able to explore the map and take on a number of side-missions from NPC characters, as well as discovering stand-alone events that lead to some minor rewards. With a world size that`s similar in scale to Ho ...
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