Days Gone vs Kid Icarus: Uprising
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Days Gone is an action-adventure survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic Oregon. Players control Deacon St. John, a bounty hunter fighting to survive against hordes of Freakers, the zombie-like creatures that have devastated the world. The game features a vast open world to explore, a variety of missions and side quests, and a dynamic weather system and day-night cycle that affects gameplay.
Kid Icarus: Uprising brings the classic Pit adventure into a spectacular 3D world on the Nintendo 3DS, blending aerial shooting with intense ground‑based hack‑and‑slash action. Designed by Masahiro Sakurai and Project Sora, the game offers intuitive controls, a deep weapon system, and a myth‑inspired storyline that pits Pit against Medusa’s Underworld Army.
- Immersive post-apocalyptic world
- Deep crafting and customization systems
- Intense combat and survival mechanics
- Strong narrative and characters
- Engaging blend of flight and ground combat
- Deep weapon customization system
- High replay value with multiplayer
- Strong narrative and mythic setting
- Some players may find the Freaker hordes too repetitive or frustrating
- Limited character customization options
- Some minor bugs and glitches reported by players
- Limited to Nintendo 3DS hardware
- Flight duration is restricted, requiring careful management
- Multiplayer can suffer from connection issues
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataKid Icarus: Uprising offers higher critical praise, cheaper price, and multiplayer on a portable 3DS, while Days Gone provides a larger open‑world, post‑apocalyptic experience on PS4 at a higher cost.
Key differences
- •Platform: PS4 exclusive (Days Gone) vs Nintendo 3DS handheld (Kid Icarus).
- •Price: $59.99 (Days Gone) vs $29.99 (Kid Icarus).
- •Multiplayer: Days Gone is single‑player only; Kid Icarus includes local/online co‑op.
- •Critical reception: 75/100 (Days Gone) vs 88/100 (Kid Icarus).
- •Game scope: Open‑world survival adventure (Days Gone) vs mission‑based aerial/ground combat (Kid Icarus).
Gameplay & fun factor
Kid Icarus blends fast aerial and ground combat with high replay value, earning an 88 critic score.
Platform availability
Days Gone runs on PS4, a current home console; Kid Icarus is limited to the older 3DS hardware.
Price & value
Kid Icarus costs $29.99, half the price of Days Gone's $59.99.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Kid Icarus supports both local and online multiplayer; Days Gone is single‑player only.
Content & replayability
Days Gone offers a vast open world with side quests and dynamic weather, providing longer playtime.
Difficulty & accessibility
Kid Icarus has an ESRB E10+ rating, making it more accessible to younger players than Days Gone's M rating.
Graphics & performance
Days Gone runs on PS4 with modern graphics; Kid Icarus runs on 3DS with lower‑resolution visuals.
Choose Days Gone if…
Players who want a deep, open‑world survival adventure on a modern console and don't need multiplayer.
Choose Kid Icarus: Uprising if…
Players seeking affordable, fast‑paced combat with multiplayer on a portable device, and prefer a higher‑rated experience.
Common questions
Which game is cheaper?
Kid Icarus: Uprising costs $29.99, while Days Gone costs $59.99.
Do either of these games have multiplayer?
Kid Icarus includes local and online multiplayer; Days Gone is single‑player only.
What are the age ratings?
Days Gone is rated M (PEGI 18); Kid Icarus is rated E10+ (PEGI 12).