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Daymare: 1998

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3.3/5

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3.3

158 Reviews

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Daymare: 1998
Description
DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror with hardcore survival mechanics and hard to kill enemies. It requires a strategical approach to combat and puzzles and offers a multi-character point of view on the story, revealing a deep and obscure lore. The scene is set with a secret research fa...
Genre:
Action - Adventure - Horror
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Indie, First-Person, Dark, show 5 more... Horror, Survival, Violent, Gore, Zombies
Critics reviews
19 %
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User reviews

3.3/5

( 158 Reviews )

3.3

158 Reviews

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Product details
2019, Invader Studios, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit required), Intel®Core i5-4460, 2.70GHz or AMD FX-6300 or better, 8 GB RAM...
DLCs
Daymare: 1998 - Digital Soundtrack
Time to beat
10 hMain
11 h Main + Sides
14.5 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles

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Description
DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror with hardcore survival mechanics and hard to kill enemies. It requires a strategical approach to combat and puzzles and offers a multi-character point of view on the story, revealing a deep and obscure lore.


The scene is set with a secret research facility, a deadly chemical weapon and a special security team to investigate this incident with the potential to become much more than just a security breach. Follow the steps of an elite soldier, a helicopter pilot and a forest ranger, as they play out their roles in an event that transforms one peaceful small town into a deadly zone and its citizens into bloodthirsty monsters. Take the creatures down first, before looking for any clues and evidence to bring more sense to the mess. Keep track of your itinerary, as resources are scarce in a situation like this! Anything can happen when your daymares become real…



Fans of the iconic cinematographic brands and classical gloomy survival horror games of the '90s will be thrilled, seeing how DAYMARE: 1998 recreates the atmosphere of the most beloved works from the end of the millennium and places a typical yet fresh story in the middle of it. The plot unfolds through the eyes of various characters, putting players in the shoes of different personalities that will guide them through their theories and doubts about the situation. Backtracking, managing ammo, collecting lore items, solving environmental puzzles and the overall difficulty will help players jump a couple decades back and get chilled to the bone in their first real daymare.

Main features:

  • Multi-character POV – see the story from different angles and discover the truth
  • Dreadful enemies – rendered in detail with lifelike animations and dismemberment
  • Realistic HUD – check inventory, health and position on a special piece of gear
  • Environmental puzzles – finding your way is not always easy, look for clues
  • Classic mechanics - limited ammo and save points, backtracking, collectibles, tough enemies and more
  • Modern graphics and effects – not all is classic thanks to Unreal Engine 4
  • Experience 90s – homage to the era with tons of references

© 2019 Destructive Creations. Developed by Invader Studios. All rights reserved.

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
10 hMain
11 h Main + Sides
14.5 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Action - Adventure - Horror
Tags:
Adventure, Action, Indie, First-Person, Dark, show 5 more... Horror, Survival, Violent, Gore, Zombies
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2019-09-17T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Invader Studios / Destructive Creations, All in! Games
Size:
22 GB
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Posted on: January 1, 2023

Zenszulu

Verified owner

Games: 121 Reviews: 2

Seems to be a broken mess

Yes I claimed it free. However after my first play of it where things seemed to work fine at max settings and 1440p each time I have loaded the game since it has been reduced to a slideshow and changing any settings has zero impact on performance. Even uninstalling the game and all the save files and then reinstalling doesn't fix it. Glad i didn't actually spend money on it.

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Posted on: October 22, 2023

Akantia

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Games: 85 Reviews: 1

Just not worth it

I tried this and it was ok until I got to the zombies and had to shoot them several times in the head to kill them. The controls are clunky and the game just isn't fun when you have to play as angry for no reason little man number whatever. Run out of ammo? You may as well just die because for some reason there are no instructions on how the hell you combine an empty magazine with new ammo.

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Posted on: May 12, 2025

xXN0FaC3Xx

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Games: 201 Reviews: 1

fu for making me type this

fu for making me type this just to leave a star

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Posted on: December 30, 2022

aolas1968

Games: 326 Reviews: 29

Fun Retro Indie Game

Fun and retro Indie game and it is not some EA or UbiSoft rip off. And was free :)

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Posted on: January 8, 2023

isProgrammer

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Games: 196 Reviews: 4

It just doesn't tingle right

We all know this is Resident Evil 1 inspired, almost to a T in terms of locations and atmosphere, but it just doesn't work as well. Sure I had a bit of fun but most of the time I got annoyed with random spawns because why not. I do get that there are supposed to be surprises, but come on, you don't have to make them after evey key item you get. And let's not forget the most annoying thing you guys could've done, the Greek puzzle. That was the most annoying and frustrating thing to do. How many people who speak english know freakin Greek, like come on, that was simply a very poorly thought puzzle. At least put a damn paper with each letter how it's translated to latin alphabet. Overall it is a bit of fun, with accent on A BIT, and forgettable distraction.

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