Underplayed Gems

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle (2023)

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle cover
Developer
Invader Studios
Publisher
Leonardo Interactive, 4Divinity
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
3.8 of 5, 911 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric third-person shooter where you navigate dark military labs with deliberate caution and sudden combat.

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What players say

Players who enjoy classic Resident Evil will find a similar tense atmosphere here. The ice-based combat is a highlight, but the game suffers from a cluttered story, a lack of a proper final boss, enemies that teleport and respawn, and a limited arsenal of just two guns.

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