Dead Island 2

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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 312 Ratings

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  1. JacoBee93
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Best slasher in years. Head and shoulders above many top tier games in terms of fun
  2. JasonMassaker
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    The best dismemberment systems I have seen so far, the Story is a bit short, but it's a good game.
  3. Rapter316
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Excellent gameplay, really fun in coop and gore is awesome. Most importantly it focuses on the zombies instead of the living humans in a zombie game, which is my main complaint for just about every zombie game that comes out nowadays.
  4. joaoceleguini
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    I Love it! in first look when i saw the gameplay i tought "is a boring game", but is not! Its very playful and challenging. The bad point is the many bugs!
  5. retropacman
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Have been waiting for this one for a long time and it doesn't disappoint. It has a better all-around RPG system than the first game. Killing zombies in this game is just fun. Difficulty ramps slowly. Has a better story than the first game. I was very pleased with this game.
  6. The_D4RknesS
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Yes! this game was worth waiting almost 10 years for this game!

    Graphics are beautiful, the gore is one of the best I've seen in a zombie game, the physical damage of each weapon is different (I've never seen a game with such perfect internal organs surpassing even Mortal Kombat) The city is very faithful to reality, the story is a little weak but the real fun of the game and the    Yes! this game was worth waiting almost 10 years for this game!

    Graphics are beautiful, the gore is one of the best I've seen in a zombie game, the physical damage of each weapon is different (I've never seen a game with such perfect internal organs surpassing even Mortal Kombat) The city is very faithful to reality, the story is a little weak but the real fun of the game and the exploration is to kill the zombies in every possible way with the thousands of weapons in the game and with their unique damage!
    Best zombie game for me was dying light, now its DEAD ISLAND 2



    This game is a zombie killing and stress relief playground so I give it a 1000/10    … Expand
  7. ankancr
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Played the game on PS5 and PC and must say that i am impressed. Not much bugs and a really fun time!
  8. enesco18
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    dead island best action adventure games and best graphics design and hard games
  9. Maxpas
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    EMPRESS спасибо большое за бесплатную игру))) Dumbuster Studios вам тоже большой привет хорошая игра без Denuvo ахахаха
  10. Tomas95
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Dieses Spiel muss man Einfach spielen Es ist das beste zombie Spiel überhaupt und man sollte doch froh sein ein höchst Qualitativem spiel mit flüssigen 4k 60 fps mit wenig bugs in jahr 2023 spielen zu dürfen ein Meisterwerk in seinen eigenen Genre
  11. Rodrigo957
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Jogo muito bom, recomendo a toda comunidade Sistema de batalha danos e desmembramento incrível
  12. linneaflawless
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    I was a bit skeptical about dead island 2 at first however, I am completely baffled and amazed at how great this game is. Though the game is designed to be linear and in districts, every district feels enormous and I always find myself doubling back to places I forgot had initially existed. The interiors and exteriors of buildings are so intricately detailed and designed. The environmentI was a bit skeptical about dead island 2 at first however, I am completely baffled and amazed at how great this game is. Though the game is designed to be linear and in districts, every district feels enormous and I always find myself doubling back to places I forgot had initially existed. The interiors and exteriors of buildings are so intricately detailed and designed. The environment is top notch. Almost every surface will react with effects from enemies and weapons such as fire, electrify, and water. The story is pretty light hearted and a bit goofy, but still entertaining. It's not a masterpiece, but it's exactly what it sets out to be.… Expand
  13. Vyzen
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    the game is a lot of fun. especially with other people in co-op mode. the damage model of the zombies is unique and i have never seen it in any game. just awesome.
  14. ImNot_Yuma
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    I recently played Dead Island 2 and I had a blast with the game. As a fan of zombie games, I was excited to see the game set in California, which is one of my favourite places. The game manages to create a similar feeling to the original Dead Island, but with a more comic-horror twist.

    One of the best things about Dead Island 2 is the level system, which is quite cool. You feel like    I recently played Dead Island 2 and I had a blast with the game. As a fan of zombie games, I was excited to see the game set in California, which is one of my favourite places. The game manages to create a similar feeling to the original Dead Island, but with a more comic-horror twist.

    One of the best things about Dead Island 2 is the level system, which is quite cool. You feel like you're making progress as you level up, and it adds an extra layer of satisfaction to the game. Another great feature is the Fury ability, where you're able to go into fury mode and become a zombie for a while. This was a really fun aspect of the game and added an extra dimension to the gameplay.

    I found Dead Island 2 to be very fresh and polished, and I didn't encounter any bugs that ruined the gameplay or made it unfun. The game is incredibly realistic, especially with the gore system, which is one of the best I've seen in a video game. The dismemberment of zombies is wild and satisfying to see.

    I loved that I could switch out my skill cards and change up the game a bit, and the abilities like Dodge were really fun to use. The challenging missions were also enjoyable, and I had a great time playing through them.

    Overall, I think Dead Island 2 is a cool game that offers a lot of entertainment. Dambuster Studio has proven that they are good at making zombie games, and I appreciate the effort put into the game's details. I would definitely recommend this game to any fans of zombie games looking for a fun and challenging experience.    … Expand
  15. MooNN14
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Amazing game great combat system if you are looking for fun game for the weekend dead island 2 is jut for that
  16. dominub
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Playing on PC. Game is amazing in my opinion. Dyling Light 2 was kind of a letdown (compared to its predecessor it had objectively worse combat) but this isn't. This is everything I had hoped for. Slight improvements to the original with some new features. Improvements in audio feedback (sound of some hammers cracking bones sounds MIGHTY). I literally haven't felt fun in games for the lastPlaying on PC. Game is amazing in my opinion. Dyling Light 2 was kind of a letdown (compared to its predecessor it had objectively worse combat) but this isn't. This is everything I had hoped for. Slight improvements to the original with some new features. Improvements in audio feedback (sound of some hammers cracking bones sounds MIGHTY). I literally haven't felt fun in games for the last 5 or 6 years and here I am now completely blown away. I had a zombie's lower arm hang by its muscle earlier and flop around. Jaws dislocated etc. etc. It's such gory disgusting fun but yet so awesome!… Expand
  17. Blood-dr
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    Good to play with friends good story better then the first dead island the card abilities was really interesting Final boss was really ****
  18. RobinCRITICS
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    It is one of the best games of 2023, the dismemberment is super and the enemies are quite good, also the performance is something great since it has no performance problems or serious bugs (the only bug I found is a zombie that appeared in front of me lol) the story is quite good but short and the truth is that this game is more to relax and lie down for play 2 hours a day since itIt is one of the best games of 2023, the dismemberment is super and the enemies are quite good, also the performance is something great since it has no performance problems or serious bugs (the only bug I found is a zombie that appeared in front of me lol) the story is quite good but short and the truth is that this game is more to relax and lie down for play 2 hours a day since it de-stresses a lot, very good game… Expand
  19. Jokerkiller2000
    May 10, 2023
    10
    Also ich habe das Spiel schon überall bewertet und kann das Spiel nur zum Himmel loben es ist einfach schlicht weg das geileste zombie game und kann bei besten Willen nicht verstehen warum man das spiel schlecht da stehen lassen will es ist ein bombast in allen Bereichen und ein muss für zombie Fans
  20. EMarrone
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Dead Island 2...
    Combat super fun, great atmosphere! All the little details make it so immersive and bring you into the world! Hell-a game! The different weapons and different mods make it more personal and let you go us on what you prefer. Maiming being my personal favourite! The weapons felt balanced and I felt equally advantaged, made me really think about what weapons would be best    Dead Island 2...
    Combat super fun, great atmosphere! All the little details make it so immersive and bring you into the world! Hell-a game! The different weapons and different mods make it more personal and let you go us on what you prefer. Maiming being my personal favourite! The weapons felt balanced and I felt equally advantaged, made me really think about what weapons would be best with each type of zombie    … Expand
  21. MiniDiwi
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Game was an absolute blast. I’ve been waiting for the game since last March and my expectations have been met. The story is so fun obviously it’s not a superior life changing story but it a fun and action packed interesting story. The 6 slayers each have their own unique and likable personalities and I’ve played as all 6 and did not get bored once. Dead island 2 has some unique mechanicsGame was an absolute blast. I’ve been waiting for the game since last March and my expectations have been met. The story is so fun obviously it’s not a superior life changing story but it a fun and action packed interesting story. The 6 slayers each have their own unique and likable personalities and I’ve played as all 6 and did not get bored once. Dead island 2 has some unique mechanics and finishers and I’m sure they will add more in their DLC. The gore system is revolutionary and it’s beyond any other game I’ve played. The gore is so incredibly amazing, and it has to be the best gore system in any game released so far. Lots of amazing and detailed weapons, the Hell-A concept played out very according to plan, etc. Everything about Dead Island 2 is absolutely incredible and is 100% worth your time.… Expand
  22. honorg
    May 5, 2023
    10
    This game is really good. Why? It came out with really low amount of bugs. New games have too many bugs but this one is not. There is lots of combat styles and skill cards you can combine. Nice graphics and great level designs. Maps are great looking. Its a really nice game for a semi open world game. You should try this game.
  23. AgusP
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Incredible game. Awesome graphics, top 10 story. One of the best zombie games and the best game of the year to date.
  24. Tpunisher32
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This is game is so amazing it was worth the wait. The graphics are amazing it has added way more creative ways of slaying zombies 10/10 would wait for it all over again
  25. Samnew92
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Brilliant game

    The graphics are beautiful and the feel of the game is engrossing. Plus whoever invented the flesh system needs a medal!
  26. issemiyake
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    I've never had this much fun. It's been 28 hours and I'm still playing.play without thinking
  27. Hack
    May 3, 2023
    9
    Dead Island 2 is better than it has any right to be, after years of delays and multiple different developers I went in expecting very little and boy was I wrong.

    The first thing you'll notice is that the game runs great, after so many terrible PC ports as of late it was extremely refreshing to play a game that looks incredible, with some of the best asset quality I've ever seen, whilst    Dead Island 2 is better than it has any right to be, after years of delays and multiple different developers I went in expecting very little and boy was I wrong.

    The first thing you'll notice is that the game runs great, after so many terrible PC ports as of late it was extremely refreshing to play a game that looks incredible, with some of the best asset quality I've ever seen, whilst also performing brilliantly. With an RTX 3080 & 13700K I was able to hit a locked 120fps at native 1440p, and a locked 120fps at 4K with FSR 2.0 on the balanced preset, this was on max settings as well. I did crash maybe 5-6 times though, so hopefully that's fixed. One of the big highlights of the game is the new F.L.E.S.H system, it's without a doubt the best gore system I have ever witnessed, it's disgusting and beautiful. Zombies peel like an onion, first their clothes and skin, then muscle and fat and finally bone, everything can be hacked and slashed. The slow motion and special kills really show the system off the best.

    Dead Island 2 has a big focus on melee combat but you do unlock guns further into the campaign, and both have a role to play. I saved my firearms for bosses and tougher enemies as ammo can be a little sparse. You can add mods to any weapon and there's a ton of them, you'll never be using the same weapon type for long (but you can if you want to, you can match any weapon with your level if you find one you love). Adding mods also changes the guns look, which I thought was a nice touch.

    The devs have done a fantastic job building the world, everything looks great and there's a ton of flare and attention to detail, whether you're in a hospital, police station or shopping mall, every area is packed full of little details that make it feel lived in during better times.

    I only played as Jacob but his voice actor did a very good job, and the script wasn't too cringe with some truly funny one liners.

    Overall the game is just fun and it's put together well, with no major performance issues, bugs or stutter. It's a big upgrade over the original and I'd put it on the same level as Dying Light 1, so if you enjoy that series I'm confident you'll enjoy Dead Island 2.    … Expand
  28. Andreo217
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a very good homage to old school Horror movies lovers.

    The fighting mechanics are good, animations are intense and gory and combos are always enjoyable to make. You can choose from a different range of characters, its NOT fully open world. As it has loading screens to travel through LA.

    With that said this doesn’t mean the game is bad. The (small) open(kinda) world bit is still very enjoyable as the loading screens are in huge military control points that were used when the city went into lockdown, so its not bad. Dying Light fans(like myself!) will struggle with this game a little as there is no way to run away from the big variety of zombies. You will have to think fast and plan traps with fire, acid and water. The last one will have to be used with a weapon with electrical perks. The puzzles are not complex at all and are made to be simple. Take here, put there, follow this person, BOSS. Pretty simple. The level system is pretty straightforward. There is no Skill Tree, the perks are assigned by level and then they can be chosen to be played in slots or not, its up to the player

    All and all, the game is a 9 out of 10. It can be considered Open world, Arcade and linear at the same time.    … Expand
  29. MrSoup
    May 4, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game! The game is also not in a broken state on release! (it's sad that this is a 'plus' and not standard for most games today) The graphics are really nice, they take advantage of a lot of the Unreal Engine tech very well. The gameplay is a bit slow in the early levels, but you really take off in power once you get some cards in your build.
  30. R3ACT3M
    Apr 22, 2023
    9
    This is one of those games I didn't expect to love as much as I do. 16hours of play time so far and im half way through the main story and barely scratched the surface of the many side quests available.

    The combat doesn't appear fun in videos, but believe me it is very enjoyable once you get your hands on it. The linear nature of this game really worked in it's favor as the environments    This is one of those games I didn't expect to love as much as I do. 16hours of play time so far and im half way through the main story and barely scratched the surface of the many side quests available.

    The combat doesn't appear fun in videos, but believe me it is very enjoyable once you get your hands on it. The linear nature of this game really worked in it's favor as the environments are really high quality. Well worth the 60$ hands down.    … Expand
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Movies Games and Tech
    May 1, 2023
    70
    A sleek and good-looking zombie smashing experience. Great combat and sense of humour are shackled to a sadly formulaic feel.
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  2. Hooked Gamers
    Apr 28, 2023
    70
    Dead Island 2 is a remarkably solid game, one that doesn't make any attempt to reinvent the wheel, but nevertheless is a more than satisfying mindless casual zombie-killing gorefest. It won't be a game held up in years to come as the go-to model for open-world zombie games but given its decade-long tenure in development hell, it's nothing short of a miracle it ever managed to crawl across the finish line as anything less than a complete mess.
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  3. MGG
    Apr 27, 2023
    80
    All in all, Dead Island 2 is an excellent surprise and a must-have for all the fans of the genre, that seems to us undeniable. And if, despite its rather minor problems, Dead Island 2 can lose credibility at first sight, there is no doubt that its important strong points will make you forget these small details as you progress in the game. The work done in many respects is colossal, and you feel it throughout the progression. A very good game that we highly recommend!
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