Summary
The Day Beforeis finally out on Steam, and the game is decidedly not popular. Released in early access on December 7,The Day Beforelaunched to an “Overwhelmingly Negative” rating on Steam.
Developer Fntastic revealedThe Day Beforein 2021. Since then, however, there have been many concerning signs from the studio. This included multiple accusations thatThe Day Beforewas ripping off other games. The game also faced numerous delays, and fans were concerned by the lack of transparency from Fntastic. The game’s 2023 gameplay trailer also indicated thatThe Day Beforehad been scaled back significantly from what Fntastic initially promised.
Unfortunately, it seems that fans’ worstfears aboutThe Day Beforehave come true. With 6,540 user reviews as of this writing, only about 13% of players recommend the game. The lack of promised features is one of the most common criticisms, with multiple players complaining that the game is a scam. Others reported bugs, crashes, and difficulty finding an open server.
The Day Before’s questionable status as an MMO is one of the main points of contention. Fntastic explicitly marketed the game as an open-world survival MMO, and it is still labeled as an MMO on its Steam page. Thus, many players were understandably upset that the formerlymost-wanted game on Steamis an extraction shooter with no open-world component or survival mechanics. All of which were major selling points forThe Day Before.
While it’s understandable if developers had to scale back from an overly ambitious goal, the fact that this change was never communicated to players is highly suspicious.The Day Before’s bugs and server issues could be written off as the growing pains of an early access release. However, the lack of explicitly promised features is more challenging to justify. Even the features that made it into the game are not free from criticism. Reviews claim that levels have little potential for exploration and that the game’s zombie enemies lack variety. Other players foundThe Day Before’s PvP content underwhelming and criticized the lack of meaningful progression systems.
Despite Fntastic’s preemptive denial on Monday, many players did not hesitate tocallThe Day Beforea scam. A few users even alleged that the game’s slow opening was a deliberate attempt to waste the player’s time, making it hard to get a feel for the game before going over Steam’s two-hour refund time limit. While that accusation would be difficult to prove, it’s fair to say that fans are not pleased withThe Day Before.
The Day Before
WHERE TO PLAY
The Day Before offers players a uniquely reimagined journey into post-apocalyptic open-world MMO survival set in the present day on the US East Coast following a deadly pandemic.SURVIVE AT ALL COSTSFight other players for survival. Survive against the deadly infected. Collect valuable loot.DISCOVER THE NEW POST-PANDEMIC WORLDExplore the beautiful and richly detailed New Fortune City. Enter tall skyscrapers, business centers, massive malls, grand stadiums, and more. Uncover distant surroundings of New Fortune City on stunningly detailed vehicles.REBUILD SOCIETYJoin the Woodberry survivor colony on its mission to rebuild society. Trade items in Woodberry and save your wealth in a personal storage room. Build your own home in the safe zone.
