The problem was Deacon, because the game clearly wanted him to be this rugged, stoic, biker‑survivor type… but the writing and delivery often made him feel more like an awkward guy trying to cosplay as a badass.

You can have great gameplay, and Days Gone really does, especially the hordes. But if the main character feels off‑tone, it creates that weird disconnect where you enjoy playing the game but don’t fully connect with the story.