Everything about Days Gone is above average but this is a perfect example of how a pretty good game can become a chore to play with excessive bloat and pacing issues. Lack of variety in gameplay just adds to the problem.

My advice to anyone planning on trying this out, rush through act 1 of the story until a new section of the map opens up. Take your time and enjoy what the game has to offer and when you're tired of the gameplay, stop playing and just watch the rest of the story on youtube.