Initially the similarities to The Last of Us is apparent but unlike other dull copycats, Days Gone succeeds in creating an experience that sets itself apart. Days Gone rides the wave of third person narrative driven games that have been in the forefront of the gaming zeitgeist for the past decade and personally I can feel jaded when it comes to these type of games. That being said Days Gone is in a class of its own with its incredible voice acting, polished gameplay, stunning graphics, excellent story and overall refinement from its developers. Combat is fast and fluid, the driving which can feel overemphasized a bit in the earlier part of the game feels tight and responsive regardless. The storyline which is the backbone (of the game) at times can seem to drag only slightly but in the end finds its footing and comes to a satisfying conclusion. I can understand if some might criticize the mission selection as a bit repetitive especially once you enter a specific part of the game but the satisfying gameplay mechanics and varying environments make up for that lack of depth. It's easy to label Days Gone as a carbon copy of The Last Us and even with that onerous expectation the game still finds its own place in the gaming world and solidifies itself as an incredibly addictive and memorable experience.