Release Date: October 10, 2023
Long Gone Days is a two-dimensional hybrid of a turn-based RPG, dialogue-based visual novel and a shooter. In the dystopian version of modern Russia a sniper named Rourke discovers secrets about an operation conducted by his commanders in an underground base. The man deserts from his unit and together with a group of friends he tries to discover the truth about the war.
Long Gone Days is an unusual mix of a few genres, including a team role-playing game. The title was developed by Bura studio from Chile. The small team was founded specially for developing this game.
The game takes place in an alternative version of modern times, and it tells the story of a sniper named Rourke. The boy was trained to be a sniper ever since he was a child. He is a member of an elite force in a secret underground facility called the Core. Bored and eager to the action, the boy accidentally discovers a secret that forces him to escape the facility that is the only place he could call a home. He leaves the corridors located hundreds of meters under the Kaliningrad and starts a journey in search for answers. He is accompanied by soldiers who think alike – always serious medic named Adair, cheerful specialist Lynn and a veteran translator Ivan Cherevatenko.
Days Long Gone uses mechanics from various genres, combining them in a unique way. The advanced story aspect of the game is presented in a manner similar to Japanese visual novel games. By talking with various of the team, the players discover more about them, can impact their morale in combat and make important decisions. When the players are forced to participate in direct confrontation with the enemy, the fights are played in a turn-based system similar to one available in typical jRPGs. In order to win, the players must manage party , use unique abilities of each character and decide whom to attack. The game lacks repeatable random encounters or typical grinding. The protagonists are gaining strength as the story progresses further – there are no typical experience levels.
Main protagonist’s unique advantage is his elite sniping training. Whenever it is possible, he can eliminate opponents from distance in another mode available in the game. It is similar to typical shooter games and it enables players to silently eliminate single important enemies like guards, commanders etc.
The game is powered by Unity engine and it combines two graphics styles. The majority of locations and protagonists are presented with pixel-art, toned visuals. Because the conversations are an important aspect of the game, the developers created many scenes drawn in Asian-like style. During the dialogues and combat, the players can observe detailed characters, enemies, machines, and situations while fighting in front of a very detailed background.
Days Long Gone is an important project for Camila Gormaz – the co-founder of Bura studios. She thought about the game since 2003 and worked on it whenever she had free time. The development fully started in 2015, and in 2016 a successful crowdfunding campaign launched on Indiegogo.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Long Gone Days Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 460 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7.
Recommended System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 650 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 10.
Game Ratings for Long Gone Days Video Game.
Digital Chumps: 7.8 / 10 by Will Silberman
Long Gone Days makes an incredibly easy recommendation for those wanting a narrative-forward and cerebral RPG that will make you feel emotions along story beats. It excels in storytelling and creating feelings of fear out of a war-torn alternate reality where geopolitical tensions are as equally sensitive as they are now. But, if you want an RPG that encourages thoughtful party management and turn-based combat, you should look elsewhere.
Niche Gamer: 7 / 10 by Fingal Belmont
Long Gone Days has a lot of heart to it, but it is sorely lacking in its mechanics. This is not much of an RPG but is more akin to a visual novel with some tense sequences that are expressed in the style of retro RPG battles. The simplistic sniping sequences make more sense and are executed much more effectively at conveying the themes of the story and fit the gameplay better.
Try Hard Guides: 6 / 10 by Erik Hodges
Long Gone Days presents an interesting story and likable characters, and that alone is worth giving it a try. However, a failure to fully commit to the game’s message can make emotional moments feel a bit hollow at times, devoid of the weight it should be having. That paired with missing basic features like an autosave function and uninspiring, boring gameplay can make the game a bit hard to get through. Focus on the story, the wonderful pixel art, and the great soundtrack though and you will find something worth appreciating in this game.
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