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Days Gone is an open-world action-adventure game for the PS4, set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a pandemic that turned people into feral, zombie-like creatures called Freakers. Players control Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter, as he navigates this dangerous world, fights for survival, and searches for a reason to live. 

Here's a more detailed look:

Setting and Story:

The game takes place two years after a global pandemic that wiped out most of humanity and transformed others into Freakers. 

Players explore a vast, harsh, and detailed open-world environment in the Pacific Northwest, including forests, deserts, and snow-covered mountains. 

Deacon St. John, a former outlaw biker, is the protagonist, driven by the loss of his wife and his desire to survive and find meaning in the new world. 

Gameplay:

Combat:

Players engage in brutal sandbox combat, using melee weapons, firearms, traps, and the environment to fight Freakers and human enemies. 

Motorcycle:

The game features a motorcycle as a key element of gameplay, allowing for exploration and travel across the open world, but it requires fuel and can be damaged. 

Crafting:

A crafting system allows players to create items, weapons, and upgrades using materials found throughout the world. 

Enemies:

Players face a variety of threats, including Freakers (including hordes), human enemies (marauders, rippers, etc.), and infected wildlife. 

Hordes:

The game is known for its dynamic weather, day/night cycles, and intense horde encounters, where large numbers of Freakers attack simultaneously. 

Story Missions and Side Content:

Players can follow the main storyline or explore the open world, completing missions, clearing bandit camps, and uncovering secrets. 

Survival Aspects:

The game incorporates survival elements, such as scavenging for resources, managing health and stamina, and dealing with the consequences of choices.