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Daymare 1994 ratings

43 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 3.3/5
9/10 MKAU Gaming
8.63/10 Pizza Fria
8.2/10 Naturalborngamers.it
8/10 Game-eXperience.it
8/10 TestingBuddies
8/10 HeartBits VG
8/10 Comunidad Xbox
7.7/10 GameScore.it
7.2/10 The Games Machine
7.2/10 Xbox Tavern
71/100 MeuPlayStation
7/10 Videojuerguistas
7/10 Areajugones
7/10 M2 Gaming
70/100 VideogiochItalia
3.5/5 TheXboxHub
70/100 Generación Xbox
14/20 GamerGen
7/10 ILoveVG
7/10 Geeky
7/10 LevelUp
6.8/10 GamingGuardian
6.7/10 Geeko
6.5/10 Vandal
6.5/10 ActuGaming
6.5/10 hyNerd.it
6/10 GameSpew
6/10 GamingBolt
6/10 Multiplayer.it
6/10 GameHope
3/5 Geeks By Girls
3/5 GamesCreed
6/10 TheSixthAxis
5/10 Checkpoint Gaming
5/10 Well Played
50/100 Console Tribe
5/10 GameOver
2.5/5 N-Gamz
45/100 Complete Xbox
Preview or review without rating: Nintendo World Report, Chalgyr's Game Room, CoupleOfGamer, Xboxygen, 3RD Strike

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9
10

MKAU Gaming
Engaging and immersive narrative with deep lore
Challenging enemies and varied gameplay mechanics
Stunning lifelike visuals
Outstanding sound design that enhances the horror experience
Occasional minor bugs affecting aesthetics
Some puzzles may be overly complex for some players
[9/10] reviewed at 21/09/2023 - Test Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle (Steam) ?...[read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
8.63
10

Pizza Fria
Very well located for PT-BR (Brazilian Portuguese).
It has an excellent plot, it is a magnificent and immersive game.
Impeccable implementation
Texture loading issues in the initial cinematics.
[8.63/10] reviewed at 07/09/2023 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle | Review...[read the full review on Pizza Fria]
8.2
10

Naturalborngamers.it
The Frost Grip is powerful and fun to use.
Fast and unpredictable enemies.
Good variety of puzzles and various riddles
Intrigue full of mystery and twists.
Successful lighting and special effects
Limited variety of enemies and usable weapons.
The Sparker is rather frustrating to face.
Some small graphic smudges here and there.
[8.2/10] reviewed at 22/10/2023 - Daymare 1994 Sandcastle ? Recensione...[read the full review on Naturalborngamers.it]
8
10

Game-eXperience.it
[8/10] reviewed at 30/08/2023 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, la recensione...[read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
8
10

TestingBuddies
Captivating place with an authentic atmosphere of Area 51.
Successful retro feeling
Intense shooting, thanks to the features of the DualSense.
Atmospheric places with lots of details.
Solid riddles and a coherent story
Optical and control improvements compared to the predecessor.
High-quality orchestral soundtrack
Successful game with darkness.
Well-dosed shock elements
Blurred and fuzzy textures
Many objects do not appear to be made of plastic when you look at them closely.
The representation of hair and facial expression is no longer up to date.
Little depth in the story and characters.
[8/10] reviewed at 01/09/2023 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle im Test: Ein Ausflug in die Vergangenheit des Survival-Horrors...[read the full review on TestingBuddies]
8
10

HeartBits VG
A perfect blend of atmosphere and sound.
The mechanics of the freezing weapon are very intense (in a good way).
Good elements of "old school" games
The riddles, although they may seem "simple", will become more complicated for you.
They have Lacuna Coil <3
Lack of stability in the graphic quality mode.
Errors with the collision system.
The difficulty curve can experience a sudden increase.
The story can be very simple.
[8/10] reviewed at 26/09/2023 - RESEÑA: ?Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle' ? Estresante y con terror a la vieja escuela ...[read the full review on HeartBits VG]
8
10

Comunidad Xbox
Prequel filled with storytelling and action-packed moments
It is good to have firearms and liquid nitrogen.
Strategic and fast-paced battles
As a survival-horror game, it is a bit short.
Visually, he has problems with facial expressions.
Some enemies appear out of nowhere and are impossible to avoid.
[8/10] reviewed at 22/05/2024 - Análisis de Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle...[read the full review on Comunidad Xbox]
7.7
10

GameScore.it
An obvious improvement compared to what has already been seen in Daymare 1998.
Appreciate the addition of the Frost Grip, which provides some variety both in combat and exploration.
Simple story but very enjoyable to follow.
Variety is not his strong point.
Still too many similarities with the Resident Evil series, from which it draws inspiration in a not-so-subtle way.
[7.7/10] reviewed at 02/10/2023 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle ? Recensione...[read the full review on GameScore.it]
7.2
10

The Games Machine
Good horror mood and the Frost Grip is an interesting novelty.
Technically, progress has been made...
Weak gunplay "impact" and balancing issues.
... but there is still a long way to go.
[7.2/10] reviewed at 04/09/2023 - Daymare 1994: Sandcastle ? Recensione...[read the full review on The Games Machine]
7.2
10

Xbox Tavern
Visuals create incredible atmospheric tension
Voice acting
Improves on predecessor
Needs more variation
Hasn't quite got out of the shadow of Resi
Protagonists run feels a bit clunky
[7.2/10] reviewed at 15/09/2023 - Test Daymare: 1994 ? Sandcastle...[read the full review on Xbox Tavern]
71
100

MeuPlayStation
Excellent atmospheric construction
Excellent narrative choice in terms of pace and plot twists.
Visually stunning sets and effects.
Linear exploitation, but with rewarding opportunities.
Motivated and highly charismatic characters
Technical sound quality to applaud
Very well selected soundtrack
Consistent design level throughout the campaign.
Brazilian Portuguese subtitles
Occasional FPS drops, especially in the final phase.
Frustrating fight
Gunplay limitada e bastante genérica se traduit en anglais par "Limited and quite generic gunplay".
Very low variety of enemies
Facial expressions and poor character modeling can have an impact on cinematography.
[71/100] reviewed at 08/09/2023 - [Análise] Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle: vale a pena?...[read the full review on MeuPlayStation]
7
10

Videojuerguistas
[7/10] reviewed at 03/09/2023 - Test Daymare 1994: Sandcastle ? Análisis ? ? Valoración ? Opiniones ? ¿Merece la pena?...[read the full review on Videojuerguistas]
7
10

Areajugones
[7/10] reviewed at 05/09/2023 - Análisis Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, un survival horror con sabor añejo...[read the full review on Areajugones]
7
10

M2 Gaming
Visuals are overall pretty good (lighting, particles, etc.).
Successful atmosphere, although not very scary.
The freezing capability and its mechanics are interesting.
Some well-thought-out puzzles
Inventory management that reminds recent REs.
Very fast loading
Character modeling, especially facial modeling
Frustrating combat mechanics
No map, making navigation a bit difficult
Graphical glitches during cutscenes in Quality mode
Uninteresting/unconvincing story and acting
[7/10] reviewed at 11/09/2023 - Test du jeu Daymare 1994: Sandcastle (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, PC)...[read the full review on M2 Gaming]
70
100

VideogiochItalia
The atmosphere exudes horror from every pore.
The combat mechanisms make each confrontation full of adrenaline.
Intriguing riddles and puzzles
The determination of the protagonist makes the confrontations more challenging.
The lack of a map is a major obstacle to exploration.
[70/100] reviewed at 11/09/2023 - Daymare 1994 Sandcastle: Recensione dell'horror nostrano di Invader Studios...[read the full review on VideogiochItalia]
3.5
5

TheXboxHub
Lighting and visuals
Exploration is fun
An improvement over the first game
Combat is bland
Dialogue feels stuck in the past
[3.5/5] reviewed at 16/09/2023 - Test Daymare 1994: Sandcastle...[read the full review on TheXboxHub]
70
100

Generación Xbox
The staging manages to maintain tension consistently.
The argument and the plot are gripping.
Good level of production
Few weapons and repetitive enemies.
Uninspiring cartography
[70/100] reviewed at 24/09/2023 - Análisis de Daymare 1994 ? Cuando la acción sobrepasa al horror...[read the full review on Generación Xbox]
14
20

GamerGen
Interesting scenario
Intuitive puzzle mechanics
Attractive graphics
Immersive sound atmosphere
Original combat system but?
Regular frustrations in confrontations
Poorly thought-out difficulty
Lack of variety
Sometimes out of sync with the lip movements
[14/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, une intrigue palpitante et un gameplay bien corsé...[read the full review on GamerGen]
7
10

ILoveVG
Captivating and rich in lore story.
Graphically appealing
Excellent audio compartment
Optimization on Series S
Wooden fight
[7/10] reviewed at 06/10/2023 - Daymare 1994: Sandcastle. Bigger and badder...[read the full review on ILoveVG]
7
10

Geeky
[7/10] reviewed at 13/10/2023 - Análisis Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, desempolvando el adn de los survival horror...[read the full review on Geeky]
7
10

LevelUp
Interesting and well-crafted story.
References to Resident Evil are very well executed without seeming copied and pasted.
At times, the visual aspect is good.
Immersive environments and guaranteed thrills
Very good audio section.
Clumsy movements of the protagonist
The fight is affected by the slowness of the response and the aim.
Scenarios, character design, and visual elements are of poor and low quality.
The Frost Grip does not compensate for the lack of weaponry.
Frame drops, long loading times, and slow loading of elements in scenarios.
[7/10] reviewed at 17/10/2023 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle...[read the full review on LevelUp]
6.8
10

GamingGuardian
Good job on level design and puzzle configuration.
Its mobility is very good, just like its aiming system.
In terms of graphics, it works well, as does its sound component.
Its story and atmosphere could have offered much more.
Not much variety of weapons and enemies.
The performance is horrible.
[6.8/10] reviewed at 09/09/2023 - [Análisis] Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle...[read the full review on GamingGuardian]
6.7
10

Geeko
Some very good gameplay ideas.
The soundtrack, simply impeccable.
Riddles much more successful than in RE.
A gloomy atmosphere and a very successful staging.
A good value for money.
Dated facial animations
No VF
Very uneven graphically
Underutilized environments
An inconsistent framerate
[6.7/10] reviewed at 17/09/2023 - Test ? Daymare 1994 Sandcastle : une suite réussie...[read the full review on Geeko]
6.5
10

Vandal
[6.5/10] reviewed at 30/08/2023 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle - Análisis...[read the full review on Vandal]
6.5
10

ActuGaming
Visually successful...
Abandoning the complex mechanics of the first game...
A better mastered rhythm...
The atmosphere that works quite well.
Some fresh gameplay ideas that bring real added value.
... even if we notice some technical limitations, such as a fluctuating framerate.
... and by the same token, its interesting puzzles, unfortunately
... but a slightly repetitive gameplay loop
Scenario still a bit too soft in the head
Feedback on the fights is clearly in need of improvement.
Somewhat weak lifespan
[6.5/10] reviewed at 12/09/2023 - Test Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle ? On avance dans la bonne direction...[read the full review on ActuGaming]
6.5
10

hyNerd.it
Fun and functional Frost Grip
Graphically good and well optimized
Excellent level design
Too heavily inspired by Resident Evil
Movements too slow
Shooting rivedibile translates to "revisable photo shoot" in English.
[6.5/10] reviewed at 19/09/2023 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, recensione: Solo un clone di Resident Evil?...[read the full review on hyNerd.it]
6
10

GameSpew
[6/10] reviewed at 31/08/2023 - Test Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle ? Genuinely Chilling...[read the full review on GameSpew]
6
10

GamingBolt
Great depiction of 1994
Fun, pulpy story
Has its moments of presenting some great visuals
Competent combat system.
Technically rough, especially during cutscenes
No variety in weapons
Really bad at being scary.
[6/10] reviewed at 04/09/2023 - Test Daymare 1994: Sandcastle ? A Mission Gone Horribly Wrong...[read the full review on GamingBolt]
6
10

Multiplayer.it
A step forward in building the world, although it is still very derivative.
Interesting story, although with a few naiveties.
With the mouse and keyboard, the combat works quite well.
With the controller, the combat system becomes frustrating.
Animations of mediocre interlude sequences
Very rigid game structure
[6/10] reviewed at 04/09/2023 - Daymare 1994: Sandcastle, la recensione di un survival horror che con il controller fa più paura...[read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
6
10

GameHope
[6/10] reviewed at 14/09/2023 - Daymare : 1994 Sandcastle (Xbox Series X)...[read the full review on GameHope]
[6/10] reviewed at 14/09/2023 - Daymare : 1994 Sandcastle (Xbox One)...[read the full review on GameHope]
[6/10] reviewed at 14/09/2023 - Daymare : 1994 Sandcastle (PS5)...[read the full review on GameHope]
[6/10] reviewed at 14/09/2023 - Daymare : 1994 Sandcastle (PS4)...[read the full review on GameHope]
[6/10] reviewed at 14/09/2023 - Daymare : 1994 Sandcastle (PC)...[read the full review on GameHope]
3
5

Geeks By Girls
Guaranteed horror atmosphere
Stable and bug-free game
Riddles and puzzles
Simple gameplay and a lightweight interface.
A little nod to Resident Evil
Nice OST
Predictable scenario
Boring back and forth
Too sticky monsters
Difficulty level mismanaged
Lack of charisma in supporting characters.
Too poor bestiary
[3/5] reviewed at 14/09/2023 - Daymare : 1994 Sandcastle...[read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
3
5

GamesCreed
The Frost Grip adds a fun element to the combat
Enemies look horrifying
The exploration is seriously lacking with a lot backtracking
The puzzles are somewhat uninspired
Too many one hit kill enemies to not get frustrating
[3/5] reviewed at 18/09/2023 - Test Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle PC ? A Nightmare To Play Or A Daydream Of A Walking Sim?...[read the full review on GamesCreed]
6
10

TheSixthAxis
Improved polish
Some nice environments
Frost Grip adds options
Frustrating combat
Clunky controls
Storyline becomes incoherent
[6/10] reviewed at 20/09/2023 - Test Daymare 1994: Sandcastle ? Terror From Space...[read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
5
10

Checkpoint Gaming
Unique take on the undead
Frost Grip tool can be a lot of fun to wield
Nice graphics and sound design
Way too dark in many places
Difficulty spikes aplenty
Too derivative of Resident Evil
Awful cutscenes
[5/10] reviewed at 30/08/2023 - Test Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle ? Mockbuster horror...[read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
5
10

Well Played
Atmosphere can be immersive
Puzzles are well done
Frost Grip tool is a great addition
Consistent framerate drops
Is frequently too dark, making it hard to see
Poorly designed gameplay mechanics make the game frustrating
Dreadful voice acting
[5/10] reviewed at 02/09/2023 - Test Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle...[read the full review on Well Played]
50
100

Console Tribe
Compelling scenario and atmosphere
Technically interesting
Annoying combat system
Adjustable refresh rate
[50/100] reviewed at 11/09/2023 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle - Recensione...[read the full review on Console Tribe]
5
10

GameOver
The new equipment allows him to have a relative advantage in combat.
Problematic combat system mainly due to the lack of any defensive action.
Although improved compared to the first one, it still remains particularly uninspired and conventional.
[5/10] reviewed at 12/09/2023 - Test Daymare 1994: Sandcastle |...[read the full review on GameOver]
2.5
5

N-Gamz
Works perfectly on Steam Deck.
A true survival aspect (limited ammunition)
Some beautiful lighting effects
Some great riddles
A convincing sound design
A prohibitive price
A conventional narrative
Extremely heavy and repetitive battles after the first half of the game.
Too many back and forths to inflate a lifespan of 6 hours.
Terribly unbalanced and frustrating fights.
[2.5/5] reviewed at 12/12/2023 - Daymare 1994 Sandcastle : Test Vidéo Steam Deck ! « Dead-Evil » ?...[read the full review on N-Gamz]
45
100

Complete Xbox
Spooky atmosphere
Unique enemies
Floaty movements
3 enemies or more and you?re pretty much screwed
[45/100] reviewed at 12/09/2023 - Test Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle...[read the full review on Complete Xbox]
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Nintendo World Report
[/] reviewed at 21/02/2022 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle (PC Preview)...[read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
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Chalgyr's Game Room
[/] reviewed at 24/02/2022 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle ? PC Preview...[read the full review on Chalgyr's Game Room]
[/] reviewed at 13/09/2023 - Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle - PS5 Review...[read the full review on Chalgyr's Game Room]
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CoupleOfGamer
[/] reviewed at 09/09/2023 - [Test'1D][Steam] Daymare: 1994 : Sandcastle...[read the full review on CoupleOfGamer]
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Xboxygen
The retro aspect, which reminds us of the golden age of survival horror.
A perfect soundtrack
An oppressive and immersive atmosphere.
An easy-to-learn gameplay.
The blatant tribute to Resident Evil
The fluidity of movements that sometimes jerks.
The lack of facial expressions
Excessive hugs from enemies.
Loading screens that disrupt the flow.
The scenario that is running out of steam and getting lost.
Too repetitive
[/] reviewed at 23/09/2023 - Test - Daymare : 1994 Sandcastle - Du survival horror à l'ancienne...[read the full review on Xboxygen]
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3RD Strike
[/] reviewed at 15/10/2023 - Test Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle ?...[read the full review on 3RD Strike]

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Reviews listed above are from Nintendo World Report, Chalgyr's Game Room, Game-eXperience.it, Checkpoint Gaming, Vandal, GameSpew, TestingBuddies, Well Played, Videojuerguistas, GamingBolt, The Games Machine, Multiplayer.it, Areajugones, MeuPlayStation, CoupleOfGamer, GamingGuardian, Pizza Fria, M2 Gaming, VideogiochItalia, Console Tribe, GameOver, ActuGaming, Complete Xbox, GameHope, Geeks By Girls, Xbox Tavern, TheXboxHub, Geeko, GamesCreed, TheSixthAxis, MKAU Gaming, hyNerd.it, Xboxygen, Generación Xbox, GamerGen, GameScore.it, ILoveVG, HeartBits VG, Geeky, 3RD Strike, LevelUp, Naturalborngamers.it, N-Gamz, Comunidad Xbox,

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