The narrative begins on August 20, 1998, at a secret government facility on the Northfall Island archipelago. After a deadly chemical leak transforms the inhabitants of the town of , into bloodthirsty monsters, the three protagonists must navigate the outbreak and uncover a conspiracy involving the shady Hexacore Corporation . Critical Reception
is a third-person survival horror game released in 2019 that serves as a "love letter" to the 90s era of the genre . Developed by the Italian indie team Invader Studios , the project originally began as a fan-made remake of Resident Evil 2 before transitioning into an original IP. Core Gameplay Features Daymare 1998
: Inventory management and character stats are handled through a wrist-mounted electronic device called the "D.I.D.", designed to keep the player immersed without pausing the action entirely. Story and Setting The narrative begins on August 20, 1998, at
: Players experience the story through three different protagonists: Liev (an elite H.A.D.E.S. soldier), Raven (a helicopter pilot), and Samuel (a forest ranger). Developed by the Italian indie team Invader Studios
Reviews generally highlight a divide between the game's ambitious design and its indie budget:
: The game features scarcity of resources, complex puzzles, and a unique "fast reload" system where players can drop a magazine on the ground to reload more quickly during tense combat.
: Many praise its authentic "90s feel," impressive atmosphere, and challenging environmental puzzles.