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Days Gone vs Vanquish

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Days Gone
Days GoneSurvive the Freaker apocalypse
Vanquish
VanquishHigh‑speed sci‑fi shooter with armor‑boosted combat.
Overview
Description

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.

Vanquish thrusts players into a futuristic battlefield as Sam Gideon, an American soldier equipped with the Augmented Reaction Suit. Harness AR mode to slow time and Boost to dash across the arena, delivering fast‑paced, precise shooting action. Set against a war‑torn space colony, the game blends intense gunplay, hand‑to‑hand combat, and kinetic movement across diverse locations like space cruisers and transforming battle robots, offering a thrilling sci‑fi experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Category
Third-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Action-adventure fans
Fans of fast‑paced sci‑fi shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$59.99
release date
2019-04-26
2010-10-19
Specifications
developer
Bend Studio
PlatinumGames
publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sega
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
75/100
81/100+8%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Immersive post-apocalyptic world
  • Deep crafting and customization systems
  • Intense combat and survival mechanics
  • Strong narrative and characters
  • Innovative AR and Boost movement mechanics
  • High production values and cinematic action
  • Engaging sci‑fi storyline
  • Smooth performance on multiple platforms
Cons
  • 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 single‑player only
  • Difficulty spikes can be steep
  • No multiplayer or co‑op modes
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The Verdict

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Days Gone delivers a sprawling open‑world survival adventure on PS4, while Vanquish offers a fast‑paced, sci‑fi shooter with innovative mechanics across multiple platforms.

Key differences

  • Genre & scope: Days Gone is open‑world survival; Vanquish is linear, high‑speed shooter.
  • Platform reach: Days Gone is PS4 exclusive; Vanquish runs on PS3, PS4, PC, Xbox 360/One.
  • Critical reception: Vanquish scores 81/100 vs Days Gone 75/100.
  • Content volume: Days Gone includes side quests, crafting, and a dynamic world; Vanquish is a single‑player campaign only.
  • Release era: Days Gone (2019) uses newer tech versus Vanquish (2010).
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Gameplay & fun factor

Vanquish’s AR slow‑motion and Boost movement are highlighted as innovative, earning a higher critic score (81 vs 75).

Vanquish

Platform availability

Days Gone is limited to PS4, whereas Vanquish runs on five platforms, giving it broader reach.

Days Gone

Pricing & value

Both titles list an MSRP of $59.99.

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Multiplayer / co‑op

Both are single‑player only.

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Content & replayability

Days Gone offers an open world, side missions, crafting, and dynamic weather, providing more replay value than Vanquish’s single campaign.

Days Gone

Difficulty & accessibility

Neither source details overall difficulty; Vanquish notes steep spikes, Days Gone notes possible repetitive hordes—no clear winner.

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Graphics & performance

Days Gone benefits from newer 2019 tech; Vanquish is optimized for many platforms—no definitive superiority.

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Choose Days Gone if…

Fans who want a deep, open‑world survival experience on PS4.

Choose Vanquish if…

Players seeking a fast, sci‑fi shooter with unique mechanics on any major console or PC.

Common questions

Do both games cost the same?

Yes, each lists an MSRP of $59.99.

Which game has better critical reception?

Vanquish has a higher critic score (81/100) than Days Gone (75/100).

Can I play either game on platforms other than PS4?

Days Gone is PS4 exclusive; Vanquish is available on PS3, PS4, PC, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.