Dying Light

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2268 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 365 out of 2268
  3. Negative: 193 out of 2268
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  1. bronn_43
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    9/10 instead of 10 - for those weird solutions like QTE fight with Rais or weirder one with Tahir. However, compared to so many modern games DL1 will be 12/10.
    Chrome Engine 6 looks great even in 23` - and much better than c-in DL2.
    Story line - many say its too simple, but I say its believable; main Evil ones - surprise, Techland predicted WHO of 20-22 spot on (WHO=GRA obviously,    9/10 instead of 10 - for those weird solutions like QTE fight with Rais or weirder one with Tahir. However, compared to so many modern games DL1 will be 12/10.
    Chrome Engine 6 looks great even in 23` - and much better than c-in DL2.
    Story line - many say its too simple, but I say its believable; main Evil ones - surprise, Techland predicted WHO of 20-22 spot on (WHO=GRA obviously, especially when it comes to anti-humanity in actions);
    Rais is super-charismatic bad guy, does evil, but speaks true wisdom to Crain, you hate Rais, but can`t deny his got a point.
    Jade and Rahim - simply amazing, grab not just your attention, but feelings as well... so does Brecken - wish there was more of him in game (i know he was originally one of player`s)
    Music - great and spot on in-game, 10/10
    After DL1 will be impossible to play Dead Island or Mirror`s Edge.
    Gameplay is good, but first-time night run to the tower (story mission) is simply unforgettable, and if you didn`t jump of the bridge (from the very top) - you didn`t play DL1.    … Expand
  2. PenetratorGod
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    It might make more sense to remake or remastered this game instead of making a second one. After playing the second game, I understood this much better. Even if it's not a remake, this game still needs a remastered version because the graphics are extremely outdated now. If it gets remastered, maybe they can make us forget the failure of the second game.
  3. Lisco10
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.
    First: it's Polish (im also Polish so that's a good thing)
    Second: The gameplay is really good, it's not just "beat the fuc up out of everything you see", you need to avoid some of the zombies, like "that zombie is the one I cannot deal with so i need to find a different way to my objective", plus the night is so scary, if you haven't played the game you don't    This game is a masterpiece.
    First: it's Polish (im also Polish so that's a good thing)
    Second: The gameplay is really good, it's not just "beat the fuc up out of everything you see", you need to avoid some of the zombies, like "that zombie is the one I cannot deal with so i need to find a different way to my objective", plus the night is so scary, if you haven't played the game you don't know the feeling when you are walking around at night, spamming Q to see the volatiles around you, and you see on the minimap as one of the volatiles suddenly sees you - "OH F*CK NAH I AIN'T DOING THAT" and you just run for your life trying to find that "MOTHERF**KING SAFE ZONE WHERE IS THE SAFE ZONE F*CK"
    (literally my reaction each time)
    The plot is good too but i won't spoiler it    … Expand
  4. KolesAdlerov
    Aug 2, 2023
    9
    Best first-person close-combat, best parkour, best night runs, the legs and the kicks! Worst storytelling in the genre, bad RPG rules. Do not delay missions in the quarantine zone, don't use the grappling hook and "survivor sense", guys.

    (Nightmare difficulty, no HUD, no s.sense, limited leveling, no hook, no equipment, no magic) Gameplay: combat mechanics [best melee impact in    Best first-person close-combat, best parkour, best night runs, the legs and the kicks! Worst storytelling in the genre, bad RPG rules. Do not delay missions in the quarantine zone, don't use the grappling hook and "survivor sense", guys.

    (Nightmare difficulty, no HUD, no s.sense, limited leveling, no hook, no equipment, no magic)
    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics [best melee impact in industry] 10/10
    parkour mechanics 10/10
    stealth (w/o any powers, very unfair system) 6/10
    atmosphere [nice urban details, bad outskirts, bad storyline] 9/10
    Gameplay as immersive horror (quarantine zones and nights) 10/10
    Gameplay as RPG & im.sim: 6/10

    Story [sjw bullsh!t, stupid trips] 3/10

    Graphics [nice indoors, best nights and flames ever made for a first-person] 10/10

    Sounds & music [annoying radio] 8/10

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    The greatest game from Techland. Must play!    … Expand
  5. teazlunox
    Jul 26, 2023
    8
    320 saat boyunca 2 fps oynayıp en sonunda 140 fpse geçtiğimde 100 saat daha oynadım
  6. eplate2
    Jul 24, 2023
    8
    i love the physics of this game. Parkouring around the amazing city environments is a ton of fun and i like the idea of avoiding combat to escape zombies or enemies. Really great gameplay here. Story, not perfect but I do like everything else generally.
  7. BallsJohnson
    Jul 11, 2023
    8
    KERLE KRAINE MAKE ME SEEMAN EN MIEY PANTS. I LOVERE ZERMBIe GAMES AND BALLS. MOSTLY BALLS
  8. AgentLvi
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  9. Ocelot1903
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    This is the best non RPG open world game ever made. The atmospehere specially at nights amazing if there is a raining and storm its gettin x100 better. physic is just too satiated. Story is above an avarage for a zombie game. And in my opinion most decent story telling for a zombie game after The Last of Us. Every side character in city is somehow lunatic which is perfect fit the world.This is the best non RPG open world game ever made. The atmospehere specially at nights amazing if there is a raining and storm its gettin x100 better. physic is just too satiated. Story is above an avarage for a zombie game. And in my opinion most decent story telling for a zombie game after The Last of Us. Every side character in city is somehow lunatic which is perfect fit the world.
    People complaining about starting game with trash weapons but they probably only playing Asian games which is starting with 20 Meters long swords. You'll getting really epic weapons after few hours. You'll addict the game give a change for a short time. Unlike that games with paperish mechanics and garbage ragdoll mechanics this game is hella fun for action. You can feel any hit, drop, fell and climbing. Best Arpg ever made.    … Expand
  10. Domdom21br
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    i beated this game literally now, it's amazing how beautiful he is after 8 years, i wanted play this game a long time and im satisfied. A good stoey, good OST and good ameplay.
  11. Lezzly
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    Gra, która wywołała u mnie strach już po krótkim czasie od rozpoczęcia. Niezwykle klimatyczny survival o dynamicznej rozgrywce, która mocno przypadła mi do gustu. Na ogół nie przepadam za horrorami, ale ten tytuł jest na prawdę ciekawy i jeśli ktoś nie lubi się bać, to świetnie można się tu bawić chociażby systemem parkoura lub walką. Eksploracja działa na spoko poziomie i czasami musiałemGra, która wywołała u mnie strach już po krótkim czasie od rozpoczęcia. Niezwykle klimatyczny survival o dynamicznej rozgrywce, która mocno przypadła mi do gustu. Na ogół nie przepadam za horrorami, ale ten tytuł jest na prawdę ciekawy i jeśli ktoś nie lubi się bać, to świetnie można się tu bawić chociażby systemem parkoura lub walką. Eksploracja działa na spoko poziomie i czasami musiałem się nieźle postarać, żeby przetrwać. Niezła historia, pewnie jest dużo lepsza, lecz ja to średnio jestem zajarany w historie o apokalipsie zombie. Polecam dla tych co nie grali.… Expand
  12. davitolucena
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Jogo é bom o unico problema é que demora muito no começo para melhorar o pessonagem tirando isso ele é bom o maior ponto forte do jogo é o combate já que o jogo não é um FPS
  13. Taken_Hades
    May 19, 2023
    8
    -8/10 story
    -9/10 gameplay
    -9/10 environments
    -9/10 characters
    -9/10 music
  14. Geraltz
    May 3, 2023
    8
    Played this in co-op and finished both the base game and the DLC. I had a lot of fun parkouring, killing zombies, and exploring the world. Decent story with decent characters and a good soundtrack.

    Overall it was worth all the time I spend on it.
  15. Ranget
    May 1, 2023
    9
    The best zombie apocalypse game to this day. Fun parkour, good impact of melee weapons and not a bad shooter if you are into that.
  16. Zhileby
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    My favorite game ever. Outstanding story, sometimes when I zoned out I felt like I was in game for a moment. Best music soundtracks in comparison to the games I've played, they really have a unique unexplainable vibe. Something about the zombies was different from the rest zombie games... Parkour is also outstanding and insanely fun to do.
    Easily a 11/10 game.
  17. Suprizer
    Apr 22, 2023
    8
    I rate the story of the games so this one will be the main story and the following enhanced edition will be followings story review. I hate Crane as a character i hate him with my guts, for the choices he makes mistakes that he do etc. But overall has a nice story with unsatisfying dialogs and delivery in general.
  18. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best zombie games I've ever played! It has a satisfying and addictive combat system, huge world, lots of gore and a great story.
  19. Dovahkiin314
    Apr 17, 2023
    9
    Having played both Dying light 1 and Dying light 2, I can say that 1 is better than the original in almost every way. Despite being 8 years older than the sequel, the original somehow plays and feels better and smoother. If you want to play Dying Light, just play the original as it will be cheaper and more fun. I always want to play more Dying Light 1 but seldom want to play Dying Light 2.
  20. Naked_Snakee
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  21. MadHate
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    even there is sooo many zombie games dying light is realy remarkable
    such as the story and the world it is just amazing
  22. oxpxd
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    10/10, they managed to do what others did not. You would not find anything like this. Any other zombie game is less complex than Dying Light
  23. Nick7000
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Потрясающе! Великолепный геймплей, бодрый сюжет, отличная картинка. Одна из тех игр, в которой можно утонуть.
  24. ForgedWolf
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    Granted that the story is quite basic. But the game play is so, much, fun! The game gives you all the tools needed so that killing zombies and moving around the city feel amazing. The parkour is incredible only made better by the grappling hook you can obtain by upgrading your abilities. And the variety of weapons allows for a great experience.
  25. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Excellent game !
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  26. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  27. AxieEzz
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    Игра очень зашла, прошел очень много раз на разных сложностях проходя даже все побочки.
    Сюжет слабый с кучей дыр но геймплей на то время был весьма уникальным, зомби + паркур от первого лица стало чем то новым.
    Очень жаль что вторая часть игры стала неописуемым куском говна... 8 Crane on a crane из 10    Игра очень зашла, прошел очень много раз на разных сложностях проходя даже все побочки.
    Сюжет слабый с кучей дыр но геймплей на то время был весьма уникальным, зомби + паркур от первого лица стало чем то новым.
    Очень жаль что вторая часть игры стала неописуемым куском говна...
    8 Crane on a crane из 10
  28. joaopoc1998
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
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  29. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  30. Bingbongching
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Way better than the second. This game is actually fun, has a good story and isn't riddled with bugs.
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#48 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
  1. Ten Ton Hammer
    Nov 1, 2015
    80
    Don't let the Dead Island affiliation sway you one way or the other, Dying Light is its own game and it's rightfully fun, but it's not something that is Game of the Year material to me. If you like zombie games and open world games then this is worth the pickup, but otherwise I'd skip it until it goes on sale, because it's still a really fun game no matter how you dice it.
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  2. Washington Post
    Apr 6, 2015
    40
    It’s a game of a thousand house calls, in which everyone needs something they can’t get or do for themselves. Catastrophe has made every doorstep a welcome place, with disease and death the justification for an openness that might seem unthinkable under other circumstances.
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  3. Dealspwn
    Mar 22, 2015
    70
    If you can get past the clunky storytelling and the repetitive missions, you might a diamond in the rough that really empowers you to revel in the design aspects of its zombie-infested sandbox.
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