Dead Island

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1659 Ratings

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  1. PenetratorGod
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Ancestor of the Dying Ligt series. It was never successful as a series, but first game never felt mediocre. Even though it got seriously boring towards end of the game, it was a game with different ideas for the time it was released and inspired many games today. Downside of this game is that it was developed with multiplayer in mind. Main story would have been much more successful if itAncestor of the Dying Ligt series. It was never successful as a series, but first game never felt mediocre. Even though it got seriously boring towards end of the game, it was a game with different ideas for the time it was released and inspired many games today. Downside of this game is that it was developed with multiplayer in mind. Main story would have been much more successful if it had been developed as a single player game.… Expand
  2. Rhex98
    Jul 7, 2023
    7
    es divertido jugarlo en cooperativo, si puede ser bastante simple el juego, solo apaga tu cerebro y disfruta.
  3. CodaHensley
    May 29, 2023
    6
    The opening of this game absolutely hits, even over a decade later I still think this opening is really solid. It surprisingly manages to get the player invested, and the visuals of a tropical paradise torn apart by zombies is very striking. However, the later half of the game is trash. The difficulty is raised significantly by the fact that your character has no defensive capabilitiesThe opening of this game absolutely hits, even over a decade later I still think this opening is really solid. It surprisingly manages to get the player invested, and the visuals of a tropical paradise torn apart by zombies is very striking. However, the later half of the game is trash. The difficulty is raised significantly by the fact that your character has no defensive capabilities despite the fact 80 percent of the game is focused on melee. Even the 'dodge' seems to be less of an actual mechanic and more of an unintentionally exaggerated backwards jump. This game goes from fun to being a chore incredibly quickly, and it never manages to pick the levels of enjoyment back up.… Expand
  4. Taken_Hades
    May 19, 2023
    5
    -5/10 story
    -4/10 gameplay
    -5/10 environments
    -6/10 characters
    -5/10 music
  5. OMGitsTHEMEMI
    May 18, 2023
    7
    A clasic zombie game with a decent history and a pretty good combat system with 4 protagonist have different abilities, a fun solo experience that is 10 times better if you play it coop with friends.
  6. Hyperfailure
    Apr 29, 2023
    7
    As a first exposure to the first person zombie survival/crafting game, especially with co-op, this game felt fresh and pleasant.
  7. KolesAdlerov
    Apr 24, 2023
    6
    A surprisingly high-quality opening, the legs and the kicks - and such a sharp slide into a crappy SJWRPG...
    I was never able to reach the final (the rest of the 2nd city): fell asleep every time I tried.
    Gameplay: combat mechanics 8/10 combat logic: RPG atmosphere [1st city only, wonky coop rules] 6/10 Gameplay as immersive horror (indoors, first hours only) 5/10 Gameplay as RPG:    A surprisingly high-quality opening, the legs and the kicks - and such a sharp slide into a crappy SJWRPG...
    I was never able to reach the final (the rest of the 2nd city): fell asleep every time I tried.

    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics 8/10
    combat logic: RPG
    atmosphere [1st city only, wonky coop rules] 6/10
    Gameplay as immersive horror (indoors, first hours only) 5/10
    Gameplay as RPG: 5/10

    Story 4/10

    Graphics [a year before FC3] 9/10

    Sounds & music 7/10

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    A good rehearsal before creating DL1, but in itself it's an absolutely niche product.    … Expand
  8. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 7, 2023
    7
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  9. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
    Very nice, fun and solid open world zombie game !
    recommanded.
    +++++++++++++
  10. CausticMisery
    Jan 28, 2023
    7
    Fun little zombie game with good soundtrack, charming characters and wonderful environments. It's just brainless melee fun.
  11. petrkozak13
    Sep 28, 2022
    7
    Clunky controls, awful story but surprisingly fun gameplay loop with lot of different weapons. It's nice to see what Techland did before Dying Light. Not a bad game at all.
  12. KapralDominik
    Jul 25, 2022
    7
    Долгострой, который не испортило время. В этой игре отменно практически все: тропический курорт с бескрайним морем и фешенебельными отелями превратившийся в настоящий ад; разнообразный крафт всего подряд в орудие смерти способное рвать, расчленять, поджигать и дробить на куски; изобилие видов оживших мертвецов и арсенал способностей в древе навыков способствующий их умерщвлению, а такжеДолгострой, который не испортило время. В этой игре отменно практически все: тропический курорт с бескрайним морем и фешенебельными отелями превратившийся в настоящий ад; разнообразный крафт всего подряд в орудие смерти способное рвать, расчленять, поджигать и дробить на куски; изобилие видов оживших мертвецов и арсенал способностей в древе навыков способствующий их умерщвлению, а также исследованию окружающего мира. В общем и целом Dead Island отличная, которая пока что плотно держит планку проверки временем. Оценка: 7.… Expand
  13. Izoeros
    May 29, 2022
    5
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  14. StarkAgentos
    May 2, 2022
    5
    Именно эта игра породила великий даин лайт. Графика очень красивая. Пляжи, курорт. Паркура, к сожалению, вообще нет, в отличие от даин лайта. Есть какие-то хреновые непонятные элементы РПГ. Сюжет очень трэшовый. В такое не стоит играть в наше время, в отличие от даин лайта.Именно эта игра породила великий даин лайт. Графика очень красивая. Пляжи, курорт. Паркура, к сожалению, вообще нет, в отличие от даин лайта. Есть какие-то хреновые непонятные элементы РПГ. Сюжет очень трэшовый. В такое не стоит играть в наше время, в отличие от даин лайта.
  15. vova22379
    Dec 18, 2021
    5
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  16. ChampionofDeaTH
    Oct 25, 2021
    6
    круто резать молнии и ставить оружие графика приятная для тех лет машины от первого лица миссии полный кал
  17. Asp_klg40
    Aug 27, 2021
    5
    По началу игра была интересная, но это продолжалось первых пару часов. Потом начались однотипные задания, подай принеси и стало просто не интересно играть, дропнул на 7 часу игры.
  18. Ignatiy
    Jul 26, 2021
    7
    Сначала игра показалась крутой, но после нескольких часов, проведенных там, могу сказать - игра уж очень посредственная. Из плюсов хочу отметить: разнообразие оружия ближнего боя, цветокор и сам процесс уничтожения нечисти. Реально очень круто. А что по делу? А на деле в игре: тупят НПС (редко, но тупят), скучные миссии по типу возьми-принеси (и причем это считают СЮЖЕТНОЙ веткой!), и то,Сначала игра показалась крутой, но после нескольких часов, проведенных там, могу сказать - игра уж очень посредственная. Из плюсов хочу отметить: разнообразие оружия ближнего боя, цветокор и сам процесс уничтожения нечисти. Реально очень круто. А что по делу? А на деле в игре: тупят НПС (редко, но тупят), скучные миссии по типу возьми-принеси (и причем это считают СЮЖЕТНОЙ веткой!), и то, что персонаж зачастую куда-то проваливается (не физически, а с виду, т.е. когда смотришь на то, когда твой персонаж встает после удара зомби, то его рука просто наполовину растворяется в песке и прочих материалах, ну как так?)
    Коротко, это все, что я могу сказать. Моя оценка игре 6.5/10, но я решил сщедриться и накинуть ей до 7/10    … Expand
  19. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    7
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good
  20. JohnoDeruno
    May 21, 2021
    5
    Dead Island - The game itself is a really fun style zombie action survival game. The goal of the game itself is to escape the island and help its members and civilians. The atmosphere of the game is fascinating and abandoned after the onset of the zombie apocalypse. The story of the game itself is not very engaging because your goal is to escape the island and perform other duties whileDead Island - The game itself is a really fun style zombie action survival game. The goal of the game itself is to escape the island and help its members and civilians. The atmosphere of the game is fascinating and abandoned after the onset of the zombie apocalypse. The story of the game itself is not very engaging because your goal is to escape the island and perform other duties while helping people. Personally, I really liked the mechanics of combat, but there wasn't some good block just from the leg, it made me a little sometimes nervous, because you were attacked not by one or two, but it was harder for you to unblock, but I just say what I didn't like. The game itself is certainly not short if you perform the Side missions themselves, but some side missions are repetitive and uninteresting because the same action takes place. Sounding like a character I wouldn’t say it’s very engaging and real so much cheaper because it sometimes cringes. Difficulty of the game: I would say starting is always easy, but the point is that as you rise to the level and your enemies rise to the level. In my opinion, I would rather have each enemy have their own number of lives and my effect I think would make it easier to play the game. I certainly wouldn’t say it’s a bad game, but in my opinion I would dedicate 5/10.… Expand
  21. kndr
    May 15, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't normally play zombie games but this one got my attention. Imagine far cry 3 but with zombies, this is that.

    You are tourist stranded in a island, trying to get out alive and I love this kind of story. Characters however are annoying as hell. I just can't stand them. They keep repeating the same dialogue when you pass near them.

    I loved exploring the island. Atmosphere is really nice and relaxing. Resort especially is really fun to explore. Moresby is ok. Jungle needs more work, probably most disappointing map.

    Melee combat is fun and violent.

    Guns are weak.

    Sometimes slow motion happens when you perfectly cut zombies head or limbs.

    Infected are annoying. They are like virals from dying light. Less annoying but still annoying.

    Last levels are in prison and this hurt the game. After exploring beaches, jungles and city, stucking in tight corridors are just bad and you can't even go back to previous maps. That fight with Ryder White is a joke.

    Can be repetitive but still worth playing.    … Expand
  22. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    Techland'in Dying Light öncesi ısınma turu. Birçok açıdan eksik bir oyun olsa da döneminde oynaması eğlenceliydi.
  23. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 11, 2020
    7
    While rough around the edges, it's still an enjoyable experience to play with friends.
  24. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    7
    Very poorly optimized, i don't remember if i even finished the game, but i enjoyed it, the first 3-4 hours where amazing ,then it got a bit repetitive and boring. Guns are like nerf guns ... very little dmg even if aiming for the head.
  25. Ohhmuckomg
    Apr 7, 2020
    7
    Dying light'ın atası.Parkur mekanikleri yok.Bazı bölüm atmosferleri çok daha iyi aslında.Fakat özellikle ilk oyun başı harita gerçekten sıkıcı ve tümden bakarsak bomboş bir hikayeye sahip.
  26. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    7
    Well I enjoyed it but i was a kid back then maybe if I played it now I would have a different opinion. But at that time i havent seen anything like this but the quests felt repetitive and so much backtracking.
  27. Kiatzu
    Dec 6, 2019
    7
    Brutal and bloody zombie game. Some bugs can be frustrating or even game breaking which sucks. Otherwise it is what you expect from a zombie game. Fun gameplay, lots of weapons, lots of blood.
  28. Misza123
    Apr 5, 2019
    5
    After the great trailer I really expected story driven survival game. I got generic, multiplayer action game. It is entertaining, yes. But I for me that game could become something far more better. And lots of childish, toxic gamers in it don't help me to enjoy it properly.
    If you wanna play it, than just with friends, not with random players!
  29. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    5
    La verdad no me pareció un juego tan divertido si lo jugas solo, pero si lo jugas con un amigo es para cagarte de risa, pero hasta ahí.
  30. Ruegrong
    Apr 19, 2017
    5
    Repetitive back and forth missions for characters you do not care about. No server room option to join other players, you have to be similar level or similar spot in campaign and wait for their room to show up.. LAN doesn't work. The driving in this game is dumb, vehicles have little turning radius. Better off getting dying light
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#46 Best PC Game of 2011
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#16 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#36 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 19, 2011
    91
    Dead Island is maybe rough around the edges, has things that could have been better and has some strange solutions to gaming mechanics, but really, who cares? The main thing, close combat with zombies on an open environment, is both exceptionally well done and most importantly, great fun. Even alone. In the land of blindingly pretty, but simplified tubeshooters the ugly zombie game is the king. [Sept 2011]
  2. Computer Games Online RO
    Oct 17, 2011
    88
    Dead Island has plenty of reasons to be likeable: a satisfying duration, enough freedom and interactivity to create addiction and enough potential to become a classic. And although it isn't what the elitists would call a mandatory title, I think it's infectious enough for me to pull my friend's sleeve to buy the game too.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    Oct 9, 2011
    60
    It's the mission design that proves most disappointing. Its scale is highly ambitious but Dead Island's population of living dead aren't enough to compensate for its barren lack of variety and an increasingly tedious structure.
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