Daymare: 1998

"The broad and generic story is the least offensive aspect of Daymare: 1998. The rotten gameplay and ugly presentation that support this roof of mediocrity won&s;t shelter even the most desperate horror fan. There is nothing classic about the gameplay …"

"Daymare: 1998 and Invader Studio are still at their debut and starting point, but still, this game can be fun for some time. If Daymare was released before Resident Evil 2 Remake, maybe it could have gotten better reception and …"

"It&s;s almost hard to talk about Daymare: 1998 without bringing up Resident Evil. Developer Invader Studios had its roots as a group of fans working to..."

"Daymare 1998 is a failed attempt to revive a classic survival horror title. An attempt that is nothing more than a weak copy of titles released 20 years ago. It lacks character and identity, and it can&s;t be recommended even …"

"Daymare 1998 is a competent survival horror game that borrows too heavily from its influences to do anything interesting or unique and thus suffers from poor writing and uninspired gameplay"

"Weak third-person survival horror from Resident Evil series fans. But there are some good puzzle elements."

"By taking elements of iconic 90&s;s horror staples, Invader Studios have resurrected a Frankensteined horror experience that is far less than it&s;s borrowed parts. From the glacial pacing to the ponderous in-game action Daymare 1998 rather than invoking terror instead …"

"Invader Studios has more than paid tribute to the most classic survival horror with Daymare: 1998. Unfortunately, the story that you star as a player in this play is not as interesting as the background of it, which can easily …"

"Daymare: 1998 is an interesting homage to the Resident Evil franchise, complete with 90s graphics, cheesy characters, and a tough difficulty. Inventory management forces you to think carefully, while boss fights can be tedious and unfair."

"Much like the zombies that threaten the world, Daymare 1998 is a sluggish and ugly take on the Resident Evil formula that&s;s best avoided."

"Daymare 1998 pays homage to classic survival horror games, and brings back elements such as difficult combat, backtracking, inventory management... but has many technical issues."

"Daymare: 1998 is a game that, far from reaching the level of Resident Evil remakes, still deserves a chance from fans of the survival horror genre for the efforts of differentiation and depth of its created universe. A great debut …"

"Daymare: 1998 is a great alternative to the Resident Evil Remakes. Though it feels a little dated by today&s;s standards, it nonetheless ends up holding its own with some great atmosphere and exploration. It&s;s just a shame a lot of …"

"Designed as an homage to 90s horror, Daymare: 1998 tries too hard to mimic its inspiration when it should have focused on being its own game."

"Daymare: 1998 is Invader Studios&s; labor of love. It&s;s not perfect by any means, but it can be a nice experience for every true fan of the genre that can stand its little missteps."

"Daymare 1998 is pure comfort food for all the survival horror aficionados straight from the &s;90s. Don&s;t expect nothing more than a loving tribute to the Capcom&s;s best episodes (particularly the second)."

"Daymare: 1998 is a low budget release with an ambition that outpaces its production values, but it&s;s still a good attempt. There are stumbling blocks – hit detection, boss fights, animations – but the lighting is good, the soundtrack is …"

"All survival horror fans will enjoy this, and they’ll play it through a few times as well. There’s something here, underneath some of the mud, that’s reminiscent of the original horror greats."

"If you’re looking for a survival horror zombie game to play after the Resident Evil 3 Remake, then perhaps Daymare 1998 on the console isn’t it. If you really want to try this game, I’d recommend going for PC instead. …"

"While Daymare 1998 isn&s;t going to light the survival horror world on fire, it is a solid first attempt at the genre. Make sure to watch some videos to get a feel for it first."

"Daymare 1998 is true to it&s;s name in all the worst ways. Uninspired, dreadful to play, and not the least bit scary."

"Daymare: 1998 is a well-honed zombie experience that lacks originality but scratches the itch of those interested in the modern zombie game."

"Daymare: 1998 is old school survival horror, but it would have needed a lot more fine-tuning"

"Daymare 1998 is clearly an homage to survival horror games from the original PlayStation era. It hits some notes while missing plenty more."

"Daymare: 1998 succeeds at recreating the classic feel of late 90&s;s survival horror, but in more ways than it should. The game is cumbersome and frustrating at times when more modern takes have smoothed over those particular rough edges."

"For all the pustulous boils and decrepit flesh, Invader Studios put out something I subconsciously feel they hoped honors a well-beloved series. Wishing can only get you so far though."

"Our verdict on Daymare: 1998 begins with recognition of the commitment, care, and ambition that permeate every aspect of the game — from its layered narrative and oppressive atmosphere to environmental design, technical execution, and sound. Together, these elements create …"

"While it never manages to rise beyond being a fastidious clone of a beloved series, Daymare 1998 is not as terrible as some might have you believe."

"Daymare 1998 recaptures the tone that made Raccoon City so unsettling."

"Daymare : 1998 is an ambitious game, but this hommage can hardly please fans of the genre. Yet, its mundane scenario and old-school gameplay stand alongside clever puzzles and some true survival horror sensations. At a reduced price, its weaknesses …"

"With all of its issues, it’s hard to recommended Daymare: 1998. Some, however, will be able to grit their teeth and enjoy it – it’s not all bad."

"Daymare 1998 is meant to be a blast from the past but all it really does is destroy your old memories of those 90s horror games you played so long ago"

"Daymare 1998 is a testament to the passion and hard work of Invader Studios. While it doesn&s;t rewrite survival horror history, it pays homage to the genre&s;s classics with a solid and engaging gameplay experience."

"Daymare has some good ideas, but it has too many flaws to do anything besides remind survival horror fans of better games."