Dying Light

 PlayStation 4
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2022 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,532 out of 2022
  2. Mixed: 314 out of 2022
  3. Negative: 176 out of 2022
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  1. chadflowers
    Jan 29, 2015
    8
    Dying Light is a fantastic way to start off game releases in 2015. For someone who very much disliked the Dead Island games but really loved Mirrors Edge I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys either of those games. What Dying Light does great is its parkour/free running traversal mechanics and abilities. I always found myself loving to run and navigate the rooftops and findDying Light is a fantastic way to start off game releases in 2015. For someone who very much disliked the Dead Island games but really loved Mirrors Edge I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys either of those games. What Dying Light does great is its parkour/free running traversal mechanics and abilities. I always found myself loving to run and navigate the rooftops and find crates with cartable items in them and so on. Being a fan of parkouresq gameplay and zombies this game was right up my ally for sure. Dying Light is easily one of the most gorgeous game I have ever seen.

    The day / night cycle changes the game completely by making it easy and fun to traverse in the day time but absolutely terrifying at night. The night is when the real nightmare comes out. There are more terrifying and fast infected that hunt and listen to your every move. Making much sound at night signs your death sentence which adds to the game so much.

    I was more than impressed with everything in this game, yet I found myself frustrated and upset with how it ended. Rather than ending with all the skills and experiences you've learned the last encounter with the main antagonist ends with a slew of quick time events that haven't even been exploited in the game until this very ending. I wanted the epic way to fight with Rais to be interesting and not just with a couple of button presses.

    Finally, even though i was disappointed with the final "boss battle" it left us with a good ending and left it open to a possible sequel. I would love a sequel to this game and see Techland experiment more and give the main character more relatability and personality. I absolutely adore this game and it makes me excited for what 2015 has to come in Video Games.    … Expand
  2. dpc
    Jan 30, 2015
    8
    So far, so great! Incredible graphics, super-fun gameplay (once you get used to the R1 button for jump - took me a while to get through the tutorial), excellent atmospheric music. I'm having a great time with it. I'm not sure what everyone is **** about with the story - the main missions are very good and the side quests are tons of fun, too. You really feel accomplishment when you finallySo far, so great! Incredible graphics, super-fun gameplay (once you get used to the R1 button for jump - took me a while to get through the tutorial), excellent atmospheric music. I'm having a great time with it. I'm not sure what everyone is **** about with the story - the main missions are very good and the side quests are tons of fun, too. You really feel accomplishment when you finally bust through a skull with a wrench. It truly feels in some ways like an RPG (like Far Cry with a dose of Skyrim, in the leveling and skill trees, I mean). Don't be afraid to take a chance with it if you like those types of games, and you know who you are!… Expand
  3. Masatshi
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    Beautiful graphics, spot on controls, a lot very fun quests and side-quests. This game suprised me in a lot of good ways. Much better than Dead Island and nearly as good as Far Cry 4. Best Techland Game to date. If you love zombies and open-world games, you need to play this!
  4. sharkman265
    Feb 1, 2015
    9
    I am only 15% in of the main story but i have been doing a lot of side quests, airdrops & zombie killing currently pulling 20 hours of time in and im not even to the next area yet, this game also has a music score reminiscent of George Romero even the title menu's BGM reminds me of the original Day of the Dead , a few minor gripes being how i had a biter on me and a bomber exploded killingI am only 15% in of the main story but i have been doing a lot of side quests, airdrops & zombie killing currently pulling 20 hours of time in and im not even to the next area yet, this game also has a music score reminiscent of George Romero even the title menu's BGM reminds me of the original Day of the Dead , a few minor gripes being how i had a biter on me and a bomber exploded killing me instantly but that was mostly error on the players (my) part , over all i love the look and feel of this game especially on the PS4

    Also more fake reviews from users driving the score down next we will have people saying this is a bad game just because people were jerks and abused metacritic for their personal vendetta !!!    … Expand
  5. ranielder
    Jul 18, 2015
    9
    Esse jogo é muito bom mesmo, fazia tempo que não jogava um game de zumbi realmente divertido e que te deixasse tenso ao mesmo tempo. Recomendo. Parece um Far Cry de zumbi.
  6. Gamespro
    Mar 25, 2015
    8
    This is a great game, I don't get all the hate it has torwards it at I played the game all the way through and then some.I think maybe it's the fact that I played the game entirely with a friend and almost never got bored of it.Great amount of content and definitely worth the 60$ if you have a friend on board.
  7. smoovelai
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    AMAZING GAME FORGET JIMQUISITION WHO IS THAT ? GAME IS GREAT GO BUY NOW !!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it

    seriously the side missions are interesting and unique which is great gives you life after the 12-14 hour campaign co-op is fun when it works the story is not amazing but i've seen way worse its pretty standard for an action game with good missions and the gameplay is amazing the abilities    AMAZING GAME FORGET JIMQUISITION WHO IS THAT ? GAME IS GREAT GO BUY NOW !!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it

    seriously the side missions are interesting and unique which is great gives you life after the 12-14 hour campaign co-op is fun when it works the story is not amazing but i've seen way worse its pretty standard for an action game with good missions and the gameplay is amazing

    the abilities skills and craft system is fun the day and night cycle are literally day and night differences a lot of effort and dynamic gameplay i cant put it down    … Expand
  8. Agarag
    Mar 4, 2015
    9
    Right at the beginning of this game, before I had experienced any free running or combat, I simply hopped up onto a box and my smile was immediate. Without looking at my feet or checking in any way I knew instantly that I had only managed to get one foot onto the box because my body and head swayed in a way that instantly made sense to my brain, my characters arms went out for balance ANDRight at the beginning of this game, before I had experienced any free running or combat, I simply hopped up onto a box and my smile was immediate. Without looking at my feet or checking in any way I knew instantly that I had only managed to get one foot onto the box because my body and head swayed in a way that instantly made sense to my brain, my characters arms went out for balance AND kept moving in a very realistic effort to maintain that balance, I looked down for conformation and did exclaim a "Ha!" when I saw that I was right but I had KNOWN it.
    Realistic. Elegant. Special. And so I set off with that smile still firmly in place.
    You will hear plenty about how there is "nothing new" in this game. What I don't hear enough of In reviews of this game is how the brilliant graphics, tremendous sound effects, terrific voice acting, fantastic animations/ mo-cap and amazing combat and movement all combine to make an experience that is a great big step ahead of any open world game so far. 1st or 3rd person zombie or otherwise.
    Yes it might benefit from a more radical story or other ancillary improvements but the experience of this game, of the 90% of the time that you'll spend inside Harran is very, very impressive showing indeed. A great game. (And super fun!) congratulations Techland!    … Expand
  9. Explodet
    May 23, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful and tons of fun. Really immerses you in the world. One of the few must own games so far fkr next gen. I don't get the pro review dislike for it, everyone I know loves it.… Expand
  10. j_obediah
    Jan 30, 2015
    8
    It's going to take me a while to finish this game because I can't stop going after air drops whenever they fall, but I can give a first impressions run down.

    Story: What little I've played is generic and generally not all that believable, but it's still fun. So if you're into tight, realistic stories then you probably don't like many of the games out there, and you won't like this one.    It's going to take me a while to finish this game because I can't stop going after air drops whenever they fall, but I can give a first impressions run down.

    Story:
    What little I've played is generic and generally not all that believable, but it's still fun. So if you're into tight, realistic stories then you probably don't like many of the games out there, and you won't like this one. That said, this story is functional so far. Voice acting does not distract from the narrative and at times is not bad at all.

    Graphics
    Amazing. Colorful without looking cartoonish. Excellent animation for the free running, whose mechanics work just fine. Some of the weapon animations are weak in my opinion, but such things can be forgiven by most. I thought baseball bats would be a little more satisfying. Good detail.

    Gameplay
    Mostly tight. glitches and some faltering here and there, but over all the game works. That's more than can be said for a lot of other games. Haven't had the luxury of coop yet, so I can't comment there. Loot system, upgrade system, skill tree, level up system all seem to have been tested and balanced very well. Nothing seems wasted, nothing seems superfluous. Side missions are acceptable. Nothing super memorable, but they seem to generally add something to the story, however minimally. Experience and rewards are given at a steady pace.

    Over all, Techland did a good job. It's not epic. It doesn't revolutionize anything, but it's a solid, fun experience for me so far. Monotony doesn't shake a grinder such as myself as easily as some, even so, the monotony in this game is not as painful as other games I've played. If you want a good zombie game with fun running mechanics and an open world, go ahead and get it.    … Expand
  11. Rundusol
    Feb 28, 2015
    8
    I have to say - I am pleasantly surprised. That is probably one of the biggest praises you could give "another" game about zombies. The open world is quite stunning to behold, from the atmospheric effects to the lighting and textures - everything looks lovely. Then at night time when the whole world changes it still looks great, the lighting effects really come into play here. On theI have to say - I am pleasantly surprised. That is probably one of the biggest praises you could give "another" game about zombies. The open world is quite stunning to behold, from the atmospheric effects to the lighting and textures - everything looks lovely. Then at night time when the whole world changes it still looks great, the lighting effects really come into play here. On the gameplay front, it is not half bad - It really is a different game during the day and at night, the day time zombies are slow moving dimwitted things but at night, it is genuinely terrifying as you hear noises everywhere but are in complete pitch black darkness. More than once I found myself genuinely a bit scared and my heart racing as I ran back to the safety of a blue light.... The story and quests are OKAY, they're nothing extraordinary but it is nothing to shake your head at.

    The only negatives are that the crafting and economy is a little frustrating at the beginning, particularly with weapons only being able to be repaired a limited number of times. The parkour can be controller smashingly frustrating at times - when you run and jump for a ledge only to find yourself smashing into a wall. The real gripe I have is the key layout and why on earth this cannot be changed for jumping and climbing... seriously annoying.

    All in all probably the highest praise I could give Dying Light is to say that it reminds me a little bit of Far Cry 4. Give it a go if you like survival horror mixed with crafting and open worlds.    … Expand
  12. lcdboxing
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    cant believe how excellent this 'sleeper' hit is. superb gameplay, great visuals and its just plain fun! also its pretty huge, loads to do, if your stuck on a particular mission - just go off and do a different side mission, make some new weapons etc. Brilliant game from Techland, thoroughly enjoyed, in my top 5 ps4 games.
  13. JaydogReviews
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    Dying Light is a visual masterpiece, free of bugs, and with a quality story filled with plot twists left and right. The term "what dead island should have been" could not have been more spot on. The game has extremely enjoyable combat, mixed in with very well done parkour. The only flaw to the parkour was simply that jump is assigned to R1. The one aspect that stuck out to me the most wasDying Light is a visual masterpiece, free of bugs, and with a quality story filled with plot twists left and right. The term "what dead island should have been" could not have been more spot on. The game has extremely enjoyable combat, mixed in with very well done parkour. The only flaw to the parkour was simply that jump is assigned to R1. The one aspect that stuck out to me the most was easily the side missions. Each side mission is its own mini story line, and most are humorous and or intriguing. All in all, this game is worth the price and is extremely enjoyable.… Expand
  14. D_Rugg
    Mar 7, 2015
    8
    At first, I was reserved about this game. My brother ended up buying for me for my birthday. I am hooked. The amount of detail in this game is pretty impressive. Little things like; electrical weapons proc more in the rain, day/night cycle inside and outside, the parkour system is near flawless, put at least 30 hours in and just found out that you can sprint and kick open doors insteadAt first, I was reserved about this game. My brother ended up buying for me for my birthday. I am hooked. The amount of detail in this game is pretty impressive. Little things like; electrical weapons proc more in the rain, day/night cycle inside and outside, the parkour system is near flawless, put at least 30 hours in and just found out that you can sprint and kick open doors instead of just opening them. The story and missions aren't groundbreaking, but just good enough to keep me hooked.… Expand
  15. Darko84
    Feb 16, 2015
    8
    Dying Light is a fun game that you need to play if you are a zombie fan.
    Graphics are beautiful and the atmosphere is just terrific! expect for the look of some zombies.
    Parkour system is pretty cool, it could be a little bit hard at the beginning but after a while you will enjoy it. The story is not something new, don't expect something special but some plot-holes. The combat system    Dying Light is a fun game that you need to play if you are a zombie fan.
    Graphics are beautiful and the atmosphere is just terrific! expect for the look of some zombies.
    Parkour system is pretty cool, it could be a little bit hard at the beginning but after a while you will enjoy it.
    The story is not something new, don't expect something special but some plot-holes.
    The combat system is interesting because it's not easy to hit your enemies (humans/special zombies).
    However the fact that it takes too many strokes to kill one is insane.
    Day-Night cycle is pretty awesome as you will never want to be caught outside at night because you will face some of the bad-ass super quick/strong zombies. One of the negative thing about this game is the re spawn system which will make you appear very far from where you died last time.
    As an overall it is a great game which is worth playing, specially during this season that there is no much good games out there available.    … Expand
  16. Puddthestud
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    This game is loads of fun...it is not the best game to be put out ...but its loads of fun and if you have psn and have friends to play this the game is even more fun...i dont understand all the negitive reviews on this .
  17. DJKB
    Feb 2, 2015
    9
    Everything critics say about this game to me isn't valid. I feel like there standards are way too elevated and make it tough to decide if this game is good or not. Well as a gamer since when Atari came out, been a nerd for a very long time!! This game is almost perfect, only complaints I have is there is no vehicles but it's fine cause you can parkour you way around which is goodEverything critics say about this game to me isn't valid. I feel like there standards are way too elevated and make it tough to decide if this game is good or not. Well as a gamer since when Atari came out, been a nerd for a very long time!! This game is almost perfect, only complaints I have is there is no vehicles but it's fine cause you can parkour you way around which is good enough. Also there is not enough unique looking zombies walking around, they kind of all look too identical. But other then that this game is a lot of fun. Coop is my favorite feature, I mean its drop in and drop out coop!!!… Expand
  18. GhastlyGhostly
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. It's easy to think you've only been playing for 30 minutes when actually 3 hours have passed. Love it. I enjoy looting and the random events that pop up throughout the game. The missions are exciting because they are always a challenge and zombies can easily surround you when you least expect it. Definitely worth the buy.
  19. Wunderkind
    Feb 8, 2015
    10
    Prior to this games purchace i scoured the net for reviews, i found many of them displeased with the game. I picked it up anyway because i love zombie games, this experience is the best i have had on next gen since The Last Of Us Remastered. There are a few technical glitches here and there as there will be with most games, nothing game breaking in the least. This game NAILS thePrior to this games purchace i scoured the net for reviews, i found many of them displeased with the game. I picked it up anyway because i love zombie games, this experience is the best i have had on next gen since The Last Of Us Remastered. There are a few technical glitches here and there as there will be with most games, nothing game breaking in the least. This game NAILS the atmosphere and the gameplay is tip top. Sound is incredible. This game is incredible. BEST GAME ON PS4 currently.… Expand
  20. Axdj
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    I never Heard of this game, and had no hope at all on it. Because i had no hype on it. But anyway i wanted to give it a try, and hey....this game is F*** AMAZING!
    This is very simple, if you like Far cry 4, and you like Zombies or Walking dead, THIS IS YOUR GAME. Period. Slashing zombies has never been sooooo much fun. Parkour is good, Not amazing but refreshing and different, Creating    I never Heard of this game, and had no hope at all on it. Because i had no hype on it. But anyway i wanted to give it a try, and hey....this game is F*** AMAZING!
    This is very simple, if you like Far cry 4, and you like Zombies or Walking dead, THIS IS YOUR GAME. Period. Slashing zombies has never been sooooo much fun. Parkour is good, Not amazing but refreshing and different, Creating your own weapons, having time zones like day and night, and zombie players be able to enter at your game is crazy addictive. I cant give it a perfect score because i miss more missions and more multiplayer mode, but hey, this game is brutal and you wont regret it,    … Expand
  21. Basscrew
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Geniales Gameplay, habe gestern 3 std. gezockt und bin total begeistert. Freu mich gleich weiter zocken zu können. Story hat mir sehr gefallen, Steuerung ist genial. Fühlt sich super flüssig an. Der Unterschied zwischen Tag und Nacht ist genial.
  22. JasonTJoy95
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    First, do not believe the review from JimQuistion. I have never heard of it and it is entirely a misguided salty review with no credibility. Second, the low reviews from the users makes no sense and they are mad for the delay in other countries or they hated Dead Island and want Dying Light to pay for their sins.. the game is fantastic, terrifying, and an adrenaline rush in a massive openFirst, do not believe the review from JimQuistion. I have never heard of it and it is entirely a misguided salty review with no credibility. Second, the low reviews from the users makes no sense and they are mad for the delay in other countries or they hated Dead Island and want Dying Light to pay for their sins.. the game is fantastic, terrifying, and an adrenaline rush in a massive open world game with limitless possibilities and freedom. 10/10… Expand
  23. leoto
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    After 10 hours of gameplay, no dough this game is better than Dead Island. better graphics, better combat, better story, better mission, and better everything that you can think of. I love combat a lot during the daytime, and race with nightmare during the night. Night time really make you feel like playing a horror game, compare to most of other zombie games. Trust me, this game is theAfter 10 hours of gameplay, no dough this game is better than Dead Island. better graphics, better combat, better story, better mission, and better everything that you can think of. I love combat a lot during the daytime, and race with nightmare during the night. Night time really make you feel like playing a horror game, compare to most of other zombie games. Trust me, this game is the best open world zombie game.… Expand
  24. Hobbes22
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    Reviewed on PS4

    Gameplay I am sure many of you are worried do to the fact that Techland made the game. believe me I was to, but had a few games I didn't play anymore so I traded them in for the game. I was NOT disappointed. The game is a blast to play. I am 20+ hours in (lvl12 in parkour tree, lvl19 in combat, and lvl14 in survival) and I am still not bored. The combat and parkour are    Reviewed on PS4

    Gameplay
    I am sure many of you are worried do to the fact that Techland made the game. believe me I was to, but had a few games I didn't play anymore so I traded them in for the game. I was NOT disappointed. The game is a blast to play. I am 20+ hours in (lvl12 in parkour tree, lvl19 in combat, and lvl14 in survival) and I am still not bored. The combat and parkour are fluid and responsive. At first the game may feel off do to controls and the parkour feeling limited. This will pass. As you gain levels in the parkour tree you really feel fluid. It makes sense to because the main character does not have a parkour background. The controls come with time. The combat is a lot of fun and at first basic. If you are expecting to be able to take down hordes of zombies right of the bat you are going to be disappointed. At the beginning as little as 4 zombies can over whelm you if you aren't careful. Later however you can slay zombies like its second nature. All the skills in the level trees are relevant in some way. which is rare in a game that has 3 different trees. Gathering supplies is also a lot of fun and is made simple with a senses skill. you start with skill and all you do is hold down X (on PS4) and a wave will shoot out in all directions and mark items in a small area for you. The multiplayer works well. I did notice a bit of lag at times but this could be do to my friend being in a snow storm at the time.

    Graphics
    The graphics (at least on PS4) look great. There are a few small issues that arise occasionally. For example when using the grapple hook it will occasionally fly left or right of intended destination, however this is not a problem because you will still go to your proper destination. The frame rate has never dropped on me, which says a lot compared to techlands older games.

    Quests and Story
    The game starts pretty slow at first and makes you feel like the bad guy a few times, however a few hours in it gets a lot better. Side quests are plentiful. most are more than fetch quests and a lot of them give great rewards.

    All and all the game is solid. Its a blast to play with friends and even alone. If you love zombie games then this game is a must.
    rated 9.6/10    … Expand
  25. moonsuga
    Feb 1, 2015
    8
    I decided to write my first review based on what I read about this game and what I actually experienced. I wasn't expecting much but I was actually really, pleasantly surprised with this game. Just so you know where I'm coming from, I did NOT play Dead Island AND I have never played a "parkour", Mirror's Edge type game... so this was pretty new and exciting for me. Love the music, love theI decided to write my first review based on what I read about this game and what I actually experienced. I wasn't expecting much but I was actually really, pleasantly surprised with this game. Just so you know where I'm coming from, I did NOT play Dead Island AND I have never played a "parkour", Mirror's Edge type game... so this was pretty new and exciting for me. Love the music, love the open world and level of detail. Night is scary enough but when a player invades your game as a hunter it gives a whole new meaning to the game... My heart was pumping the first time this happened, kind of like the first time I was invaded by an enemy player in Dark Souls.

    It's not a perfect game.. Every person you meet for the first time decides to confess all their life secrets to you which is odd. Melee combat against zombies can get a bit tiresome.

    But I have to say, if I've been playing the game all weekend.. Its good enough for me.    … Expand
  26. Vaedur
    Feb 4, 2015
    9
    Having a blast with this game. As a dad my play time is limited. I have found this game is great to play in small bursts or a large play session. Graphics are great, I love scavenging for stuff, and as a terrible plaformer, the parkour is challenging.. lol.. Worth the money, totally satisfied with this purchase. Have not played dead island 1 so can't compare it to anything else, butHaving a blast with this game. As a dad my play time is limited. I have found this game is great to play in small bursts or a large play session. Graphics are great, I love scavenging for stuff, and as a terrible plaformer, the parkour is challenging.. lol.. Worth the money, totally satisfied with this purchase. Have not played dead island 1 so can't compare it to anything else, but the story is actually decent so far, not bad like I have heard others say. Pretty neat game, like the rpg elements and crafting. I thought it would be terrible, but after reading reviews, I purchased it and am really glad I did. So much so I finally registered an account to review it!… Expand
  27. Oblaque
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    By far without a doubt the greatest PS4 game to date. From the atmosphere to the loot and the ambient sounds to the moment you bash that zombies brains out with your newly crafted weapon, this game is a solid 10/10.
  28. DerpAHerp
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    This game is mindblowing, the parkour aspect is great and free running is flawless, you definitely should get this game. Dead Islnd should go cry in a corner after playing this.

    10/10~IGN
  29. Steyraus
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Awsome game advances everything thats was great about Dead Island and then some. Dont believe the reviewers give this game a try.
  30. osborn2009
    Feb 5, 2015
    9
    Have you ever wanted to play in a zombie infested wonderland? No? I have. Techland gave me exactly what I’ve always wanted in an open-world zombie game: streets filled to the brim with zombies, loot everywhere you turn, terrifying zombies that only come out at night, a fun upgrade system, and an enjoyable story that explains why the zombies are where they are.

    Dying Light’s story is    Have you ever wanted to play in a zombie infested wonderland? No? I have. Techland gave me exactly what I’ve always wanted in an open-world zombie game: streets filled to the brim with zombies, loot everywhere you turn, terrifying zombies that only come out at night, a fun upgrade system, and an enjoyable story that explains why the zombies are where they are.

    Dying Light’s story is a fairly simple one. You play as Global Relief Effort (GRE) undercover operative Kyle Crane, who’s on a mission to recover some important data somewhere in the fictional city of Harran, which happens to be overrun by zombies. This of course doesn’t give you a whole lot of reason to care about what’s going on, as you don’t know what the “important data” actually is. However, throughout the first few missions of the story, due to the GRE acting stupid over the radio and Crane figuring out that there are still humans in Harran that need help, he decides to take matters into his own hands and help the people instead. Players will see the gradual change in Crane’s heart as the story progresses, making them actually care what happens to many of the characters surrounding him.

    It also doesn’t hurt that Techland’s writing has vastly improved since their previous games in the Dead Island franchise. While I did enjoy those games for their zombie-killing fun, the writing always felt bland and just there to move things along. Kyle Crane’s personality was shown beautifully through the writing (and Roger Craig Smith’s excellent voice acting). Players get to see him struggle with the reality of what’s going on in Harran, mourn the loss of new friends, grow to hate one of the local faction leaders, all while still keeping his sense of humor in tense situations.

    What really surprised me about the storytelling in Dying Light was not its main story though, it was the level of detail in some of the side quests. Of course, just like many other games, Dying Light has its fair share of vague fetch quests that are only there for the sake of keeping players busy. But if you can look past those, there are some truly amazing and sometimes even hilarious side quests available.

    Dying Light also showed a huge leap forward in Techland’s graphics. Gone are the days of blurry, poorly textured environments. It looked beautiful throughout the entire game. Their experience shows even more if you have played Dead Island when you realize that there is literally no slowdown. Dying Light constantly throws hordes of 20+ zombies at you, requiring you to either swing your weapon like Billy Butler swings his bat (at every pitch, it doesn’t matter if it’s a strike or not), or run like a mad man to get away.

    My one complaint is that the farther I got into the game, I experienced more texture popping. It was weird because the first 30 hours I played Dying Light, I never had an issue. But as I got into hours 50-60, each time a level would load there would be some pretty bad texture popping for about five seconds.

    But who cares about a good story, funny side quests, and pretty graphics!? How was the gameplay? AMIRIGHT!? Good news! Dying Light’s gameplay is incredibly fun! I really mean that too. All joking aside, Techland’s decision to add parkour into the game was a fantastic idea. Dying Light sets itself apart from every other zombie game by giving players the ability to sprint, vault, jump, swing, roll, etc. to their heart’s desire. This made traversing the huge city of Harran extremely fun, and made me not even care that there wasn’t a fast travel option.

    Aside from the parkour element being fun, Dying Light’s combat was also very satisfying. While its a simple system (collect melee weapons + swing melee weapons = kill zombies), I never got bored. The slow motion kill cam and the deep upgrade system made every bout with my undead enemies very enjoyable. Dying Light was also one of the few zombie games that come to mind where staying as quiet as possible is extremely key to staying alive. So what if you have a kickass police rifle? The second you fire it into a crowd of zombies, you will have alerted the strongest and fastest zombies in the area to swarm to your position. This made the “zombie experience” feel as real as I’ve always imagined it would be.

    The day and night cycle is another cool feature in Dying Light. Traversing Harran during the day is a cakewalk compared to doing it at night. Zombies become much more aggressive and special “super zombies” called Volatiles only come out at night. Volatiles can take an extraordinary amount of damage, even from the highest level of weapons, and they are able to deal out damage really fast, so it’s better to just never be seen by them or never let them catch you.

    Dying Light is the zombie game I’ve been waiting for.    … Expand
  31. XieneusJongIl
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    This game genuinely surprised me. I went with rather low expectations (this game was developed by the same guys who did Dead Island, which was an enjoyable game but nothing spectacular) and was met with one of the best zombie games I've ever played.

    The city of Harran is filled with life (if you count the infected as living) and there is so much to see and do. Loads of safe zones to    This game genuinely surprised me. I went with rather low expectations (this game was developed by the same guys who did Dead Island, which was an enjoyable game but nothing spectacular) and was met with one of the best zombie games I've ever played.

    The city of Harran is filled with life (if you count the infected as living) and there is so much to see and do. Loads of safe zones to save, lots of loot to collect and an abundance of really well done side quests.

    The game also features co-op and an asymmetrical multiplayer mode where one player becomes a special infected that can lay waste your entire squad in seconds.

    I could go on for hours talking about how good this game is but I'll just leave it at this...

    It's a great zombie game with an interesting story, great gameplay and some fantastic atmosphere.

    9/10    … Expand
  32. XBurningDogX
    Feb 6, 2015
    9
    Perfect game for those who enjoy creativity, puzzle solving and a little adderaline in their games. If you like dead island, far cry 4, and other games in that nature you will love this game! Graphics will stun you, the night time will keep your heart beating fast, and when you explode a zombies head with a pipe wrench like its a ripe pumpkin you will say "woah!!" The wide open map,Perfect game for those who enjoy creativity, puzzle solving and a little adderaline in their games. If you like dead island, far cry 4, and other games in that nature you will love this game! Graphics will stun you, the night time will keep your heart beating fast, and when you explode a zombies head with a pipe wrench like its a ripe pumpkin you will say "woah!!" The wide open map, parkour travling, and constant searchimg for supplies to upgrade and craft items will make you feel as if you are in true survival mode, this game mixed together so many different game elements and made it smooth as glass, this game most certantly desevers at least a 9 out of 10… Expand
  33. Fujikid
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    After countless hours of playing this game from release, I've come to the conclusion this could possibly be the single greatest zombie survival game of all time. Fantastic features, immersive atmosphere and addicting story line.
    Multi-player adds a true teamwork orientated atmosphere and is great for role play and the free running adds for greater exploration and fun secret areas you can    After countless hours of playing this game from release, I've come to the conclusion this could possibly be the single greatest zombie survival game of all time. Fantastic features, immersive atmosphere and addicting story line.
    Multi-player adds a true teamwork orientated atmosphere and is great for role play and the free running adds for greater exploration and fun secret areas you can only reach with the right skills, tools and experience.
    10/10 - Thrilling, addicting and Immersive. Best Game so far of 2015.    … Expand
  34. M17Will
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    may be squalid and zombie-infested, but Dying Light's city of Harran isn't a depressing wasteland – it's a vibrant, ambitious, open-world playground. Here, buildings are for climbing, the undead are there to be destroyed in creative ways, and there's always something interesting to be discovered nearby. It takes a while for that to become clear, though; at first, you might even think Dyingmay be squalid and zombie-infested, but Dying Light's city of Harran isn't a depressing wasteland – it's a vibrant, ambitious, open-world playground. Here, buildings are for climbing, the undead are there to be destroyed in creative ways, and there's always something interesting to be discovered nearby. It takes a while for that to become clear, though; at first, you might even think Dying Light is really about running scared from mobs of seemingly unconquerable zombies, who can quickly drain your stamina and wear out your improvised weapons. Don't be fooled.… Expand
  35. ArtoriusRex
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    Dying Light is a really solid game, varied gameplay, lots of weapons, good story and cool enemies.

    New Dying Light Patch

    – Hard Mode added
    – National outfits added
    – 4 outfits as a reward for finishing the story campaign added
    – Over 50 new weapons added
    – New weapon rarity level – extremely rare Gold weapons added

    Good Night and Good Luck,
  36. JazzyFresh
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    Really trying to like this game but when you die 3-5 times for every single mission(even side missions) it get's old really quick. Admittedly I may just suck.

    Graphics are nice and the thought is nice, but it's too frustrating for me to play. It seems more like a chore than fun to turn this game on.
  37. xolekplx
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    Did not really expect much after playing Dead Island games and seeing the similarity to the predecessor, but I have to admit I was surprised. This game has little story, which does somehow engage you with the main protagonist. Zombie killing feels outstanding (there is no point to fight with bigger groups if you're not geared enough). The only downside is framerate (sometimes can drop toDid not really expect much after playing Dead Island games and seeing the similarity to the predecessor, but I have to admit I was surprised. This game has little story, which does somehow engage you with the main protagonist. Zombie killing feels outstanding (there is no point to fight with bigger groups if you're not geared enough). The only downside is framerate (sometimes can drop to 20 fps), but thats console limitations (or lazy developers). Overall, one of the best games I did play recently.… Expand
  38. fallouts
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    Sob....this game is so underrated. This game is pretty much FarCry with zombies and new setting. If you love FarCry and want more of the same, go for this game right now.
  39. AR200x
    Jan 29, 2015
    8
    After sorting out the install bug (PS4) and almost immediately uncovering another bug that kills you if you press kick while being crouched if you are on one of those areas that require you to crouch to pass. under the obstacle (You fall off the map to your death) I'm finding the game surprisingly fun and my fears that the weapon durability would make the game too much like the first deadAfter sorting out the install bug (PS4) and almost immediately uncovering another bug that kills you if you press kick while being crouched if you are on one of those areas that require you to crouch to pass. under the obstacle (You fall off the map to your death) I'm finding the game surprisingly fun and my fears that the weapon durability would make the game too much like the first dead island were not realized here instead they add just enough tension to otherwise easy combat mechanic. The game looks very good and so far has very little frame rate drops and the sounds and voices are superb. This is a long game with estimated 20- to 40 hours to finish it. And the game play is fun. The be the zombie mode is pretty fun and the zombie is really agile and overpowered unless players shine a UV light on you the you are basically dead so surprise is your friend.

    The story so far is good but predictable and that is OK as some things are expected to happen when the zombie apocalypse strikes. Co-op is fun and the game remains a threat to you if you are not careful but it does take some of the tension off the fighting.

    In all a good game with plenty to do and see. I give the game an 8 its a must buy for fans of zombie games but like I said in the beginning it does suffer some significant technical hiccups that hold it back from being scored higher. Definitely worth playing.    … Expand
  40. PaleDolphin
    Feb 3, 2015
    10
    This is easily the best zombie-themed FPS out there. Consider it "Dead Island meets Mirror's Edge meets Far Cry" -- yeah, it's THAT awesome.

    Graphics... Man, that's phenomenal. People who are dissing the game, probably never even played it. I'm playing on PC, and -- WOW, this game look gorgeous! Storyline is pretty interesting, and the sloppy finale is compensated with the most badass    This is easily the best zombie-themed FPS out there. Consider it "Dead Island meets Mirror's Edge meets Far Cry" -- yeah, it's THAT awesome.

    Graphics... Man, that's phenomenal. People who are dissing the game, probably never even played it. I'm playing on PC, and -- WOW, this game look gorgeous! Storyline is pretty interesting, and the sloppy finale is compensated with the most badass sideline quests I ever saw in an FPS, honestly.

    Co-op and night invasions are just some next level **** -- so intense, jesus christ!

    Anyway, yeah, this game's just the best thing that happened in gaming in 2015, as of yet. I strongly approve.    … Expand
  41. stingrayBR
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    Great game, perfect fusion between "Mirror's edge" le pakour style and the apocalyptical world of ZombiU, but way way way better than the wii u game. There's some nice easter egg distributed
  42. jthompson
    Feb 10, 2015
    10
    of all the broken games released so far for the ps4 i figured this would be the worst. especially since they didn't get review copies out on time. fortunately i was very wrong. this is the experience techland has always wanted to create since the 1st dead island. graphically it is one of the most beautiful games i have ever played,and it's also very fun. early in the day they managed toof all the broken games released so far for the ps4 i figured this would be the worst. especially since they didn't get review copies out on time. fortunately i was very wrong. this is the experience techland has always wanted to create since the 1st dead island. graphically it is one of the most beautiful games i have ever played,and it's also very fun. early in the day they managed to create a desperate struggle to get from point a to point b, and if you get caught outside at night it can be extremely terrifying. hands down one the best game so far for the ps4. no glitches.… Expand
  43. nighthunter
    Mar 16, 2015
    9
    In my opinion a good new game on the rising genre of zombie survival. Its alot like dead island in many ways with added parts from other games of history. I enjoyed playing this one more so than dead island though not far off. The only con to this game for me was a terrible story. When I got into the game it felt like I had sat down mid movie trying to figure it out. The rest of the storyIn my opinion a good new game on the rising genre of zombie survival. Its alot like dead island in many ways with added parts from other games of history. I enjoyed playing this one more so than dead island though not far off. The only con to this game for me was a terrible story. When I got into the game it felt like I had sat down mid movie trying to figure it out. The rest of the story has you running around but it would have been nice if there were choices to make. Its more a slayer game than for its story but non the less a great game.… Expand
  44. Gamer44
    Feb 28, 2015
    9
    Dying Light is simply an incredible and intense game this is the best horror survival game I have played in years and is must more enjoyable than Dead Island and Dead Island Riptide. Dying light simply delivers the most intense and thrilling experience.

    The graphics is simply stunning as you run and jump to avoid the zombies and to capture that sunrise while you run is simply    Dying Light is simply an incredible and intense game this is the best horror survival game I have played in years and is must more enjoyable than Dead Island and Dead Island Riptide. Dying light simply delivers the most intense and thrilling experience.

    The graphics is simply stunning as you run and jump to avoid the zombies and to capture that sunrise while you run is simply breathtaking. As the sun sets you are once again blown away by the amazing and breathtaking sun set. But as the sun goes down and the day disappears you know you’re in for a very intense and terrifying night. Staying off the road and making sure not to be visible to zombies is extremely terrifying and intense as you run to safety in order to sleep the night away.

    The controls take some time to get used to but once you are used to the controls they are easy to adapt to. The dialogue is terrible but it’s soon forgotten by the intense gameplay and the stunning visuals that form the all amazing dying light. For everyone who enjoys a survival horror game I highly recommend it this game is simply amazing and draws you right into the city of Harran.

    The gameplay is captivating but I have found myself getting a bit bored after playing a few hours so a few breaks in between gameplay is not a bad decision but still this remains an excellent game and one I will remember and play for a long time to come    … Expand
  45. becks1907
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    I love you this game. It's really beauty and amazing experience. I'm playing story mode co-op with my friends. while in the Night in the game to be us nightmare.
  46. Shahalim
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    I don't understand the hate for this game. It may not look as good as the FarCry series, but at least DL's open world is not littered with boring empty lands. Every place you run or climb doesn't feel repetitive, despite its similarly themed design (rusty shacks, zinc tops, etc.).

    The quests are pretty standard for a game in this genre (run, fetch, deliver) and some of the side quests    I don't understand the hate for this game. It may not look as good as the FarCry series, but at least DL's open world is not littered with boring empty lands. Every place you run or climb doesn't feel repetitive, despite its similarly themed design (rusty shacks, zinc tops, etc.).

    The quests are pretty standard for a game in this genre (run, fetch, deliver) and some of the side quests are annoying (to save Nick Pesto you have to follow him to get his lady magazine and his skull ring? LOL) but that's where it doesn't get repetitive.

    The mechanics are very easy to grasp, kinda like Mirror's Edge. The combat can be challenging and the enemy AI is pretty efficient; zombies and humans alike.

    The unique selling point of this game; day and light cycles where super zombies come out to prey at night, isn't just a gimmick. You can skip the night, ONLY if you have access to a safe house when night comes. Sometimes though, you get so engrossed with the quests, that you mentally ignore the Tower's reminders on the comms and only start to panic when your watch beeps, indicating that it's time to haul ass. If you find yourself far away from any safe house, then well, Good Night...and Good Luck.

    Coop mode heightens the thrills and suspense, and c'mon...it's just plain fun to bash zombies with friends!

    Glad I chose this over Far Cry 4.    … Expand
  47. Rhys1000
    Feb 2, 2015
    9
    One of the best games this year seriously this game is so addicting and fixes pretty much all problems dead island had this is what dead island should have been
  48. Enforcer122
    Feb 27, 2015
    9
    Dying Light has renewed my faith in gaming. After the absolute mess that was 2014, and the awful start of 2015, safe to say I had little expectations for this game. But after playing this game for well over 30 hours, I can say I'm so glad I got this game. It's probably the only game I've spent money on in months that actually felt worth the money.

    Sure, it takes a while to get going and    Dying Light has renewed my faith in gaming. After the absolute mess that was 2014, and the awful start of 2015, safe to say I had little expectations for this game. But after playing this game for well over 30 hours, I can say I'm so glad I got this game. It's probably the only game I've spent money on in months that actually felt worth the money.

    Sure, it takes a while to get going and I really wasn't a huge fan of the main story or the characters. But the addicting game play and side missions all make up for it. Not sure why everyone has been saying this game is too difficult, I'm by no means a talented gamer but I found no problems with it at all and I played all of it single player.    … Expand
  49. SportsareCrap
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    Dying Light is True Open World Co Op Game unlike Outdated Far Cry 4

    Dying Light Pros: Co Op once First Mission Finshed afterward Co Op for Good. Pros: 4 Player Online Co Op once First Mission Finshed afterward Co Op for Good. Pros: Co Op for both Side Mission and Story Mission. Con: No Fast Trave to Saferoom. Outdated Far Cry 4 Cons: No Co Op until Beaten 3/4 Game. Cons: No Co    Dying Light is True Open World Co Op Game unlike Outdated Far Cry 4

    Dying Light
    Pros: Co Op once First Mission Finshed afterward Co Op for Good.
    Pros: 4 Player Online Co Op once First Mission Finshed afterward Co Op for Good.
    Pros: Co Op for both Side Mission and Story Mission.
    Con: No Fast Trave to Saferoom.

    Outdated Far Cry 4
    Cons: No Co Op until Beaten 3/4 Game.
    Cons: No Co Op for both Side Mission and Story Mission.
    Cons: Only 2 Player Co Op.    … Expand
  50. nbt98001
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    At first controls felt a bit awkward. But once you get the hang of the this game is quite an experience. Great graphics, good story and great atmosphere. If you are a fan of zombie-games buy it. If you like 1st-person action games with a good story and quite large campaign - buy it. Being out at night in the game is truly terrifying :) Good night, good luck :)
  51. RSJohn7293
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    Besides all the glitches with the game and trophys, this game is really fun but their is one thing that I do not like with the game.

    I understand that this is a zombie game and yes there needs to be zombies in the game, but there are just way too many. They should of spread them out more in moderation and not put 1-2 dozen of them in the same area. I also don't like how the wepons    Besides all the glitches with the game and trophys, this game is really fun but their is one thing that I do not like with the game.

    I understand that this is a zombie game and yes there needs to be zombies in the game, but there are just way too many. They should of spread them out more in moderation and not put 1-2 dozen of them in the same area.

    I also don't like how the wepons degrade so fast and you either need to repair (if you have any repairs left) or craft a brand new wepon.

    The map and everything is perfect though, the simplicity is great. Tells you where you need to go so you don't have to spend hours trying to figure that out like some games.

    I would recommend this game, however, keep in mind that their are quite a few of exploit cheats, glitches, and even glitched trophys. You might want to rent it first from Gamefly or another rental service just to be sure you'll like it.    … Expand
  52. kenmil
    Feb 22, 2015
    8
    When I saw it was a zombie killer game I hesitated. Nice original theme - not. Nevertheless, I bought this game to fill in time while I was waiting for a pre-order to release, and now I am still playing it and haven't even looked at my other pre-ordered game.
    I hate the placement of the jump button, which goes against the norm, but then I noticed in another WB game I played recently that    When I saw it was a zombie killer game I hesitated. Nice original theme - not. Nevertheless, I bought this game to fill in time while I was waiting for a pre-order to release, and now I am still playing it and haven't even looked at my other pre-ordered game.
    I hate the placement of the jump button, which goes against the norm, but then I noticed in another WB game I played recently that the controls looked like they were devised in the dark by a drunk. This seems to be an area that needs work in that developer's studio.
    Anyway, the game will tax your skills most of the time, and some parts are really difficult if you haven't paid attention to scavenging and upgrading weapons/skills. On that note, having to pick locks in order to get the better pickups is really annoying, especially when you get swarmed by zombies as you are halfway through a pick. We could have done without the lock picking bit.
    All in all, this is an absorbing game, with plenty of action, as you might expect, and should keep you entertained for many hours. Co-op is fun and helps in some of the more difficult parts too.    … Expand
  53. SWERY_51
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    I've just finished it in about 65 hours. It was a fun and fantastic trip. An awesome mixing between a way better Dead Island, Mirror's Edge and Far Cry. There are plenty of things to do, the gameplay is pretty smooth, the level design is brilliant, sound and musics are really nice, the graphics are pretty good, the crafting is a blast, the abilities you unlock rocks, the 1st map is great,I've just finished it in about 65 hours. It was a fun and fantastic trip. An awesome mixing between a way better Dead Island, Mirror's Edge and Far Cry. There are plenty of things to do, the gameplay is pretty smooth, the level design is brilliant, sound and musics are really nice, the graphics are pretty good, the crafting is a blast, the abilities you unlock rocks, the 1st map is great, the 2nd one is amazing ... If you like games with zombies, this is the one you should play. I wasn't expecting much of it, but it was a sweet surprise.… Expand
  54. gizmofix
    Mar 9, 2015
    10
    This game is the perfect mix of Mirror's Edge and Dead Island. For me, loving those games, this is perfect. The world is huge, and it is packed with stuff which makes it truly feel like a real world, with stores, cafes, hospitals, warehouses which all can be visited and looted. The story is a bit silly sometimes, but it still is well executed with cutscenes blending into the gameThis game is the perfect mix of Mirror's Edge and Dead Island. For me, loving those games, this is perfect. The world is huge, and it is packed with stuff which makes it truly feel like a real world, with stores, cafes, hospitals, warehouses which all can be visited and looted. The story is a bit silly sometimes, but it still is well executed with cutscenes blending into the game perfectly. The story might not be super serious, but it still always push you forward in a fast pace, where you always feel like you want to know what was going to happen next. To give you an example (no spoilers, this is not the real story) you go on a mission, the mission ends with someone getting kidnapped. In the next mission you save the person after getting caught, tortured and having to escape through various dramatic scenes., And then the mission ends with a terrorist group placing a bomb in your base. You gotta save them before it's too late, everyone is screaming for you in the radio. RUN! The game always put up these cliffhangers so that you want to push forward in a fast pace. And I love it. Sure, the game can become a bit repetive after some time. But for someone like me, that only want to visit a realistic big city, which feels both living (no pun intended) and real, this it the perfect game. You can play it how you want, and create your own story. This is a perfect sandbox game, and I can't stop playing it.… Expand
  55. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 23, 2016
    8
    Dying Light
    Not just another zombie game
    dying light is an open world rpg style game from the developer of the original dead island and it shows dead island is very cartoony compared to the more mature toned Dying Light This is a much grittier game that takes itself much more seriously you’re an undercover agent named Kyle Crane sent to infiltrate a quarantine zone as soon as you get    Dying Light
    Not just another zombie game
    dying light is an open world rpg style game from the developer of the original dead island and it shows
    dead island is very cartoony compared to the more mature toned Dying Light
    This is a much grittier game that takes itself much more seriously
    you’re an undercover agent named Kyle Crane sent to infiltrate a quarantine zone
    as soon as you get there you see that the place is crawling with zombies and other survivors
    you’re instantly bit and infected
    you’re rescued by a woman named jade and she takes you back to the tower because she trusts you can help the remaining survivors,
    And to get into their good graces this is exactly what you do..
    You’re an errand boy...
    you do all of the tough tasks that others are afraid or too weak to do...
    As soon as you’re healed up you’re taught how to do parkour and this unlike in Dead Island gives you the opportunity to travel through the roof tops assassins’ creed style….
    Unfortunately though, the parquor system isn’t the greatest….
    There is no flow to it, and this lack of flow really stands out towards the end that I won’t show to prevent spoiler, but unlike in assassins creed, if you don’t stop before you make a leap, your character is going to do a half jump and fall to his death,
    This no flow needs fixed for a sequel, and please let us climb down…
    jumping down while I grab ledges is a little too risky for my taste…
    awkward parquor asside, I was in love with the game for the first few hours, I loved exploring the city and scavenging for weapons and items to craft better weapons but dying light is missing the magic dead island had for me
    While dying light is the 2nd most believable zombie games I’ve played since the last of us,
    nothing about this world feels real or previously lived in… the world in dying light feels insanely generic
    There’s no moments, unless I overlooked them where you see a zombie stuck in the loop of a past life
    sure some will be locked in the bathroom in houses but they just feel like a gamey jump scare not like they belong there..not like they once lived in the house youre going through
    There is no human left in these zombies, ultimately turning them into a nuisance rather than a victim of their circumstances like dead island or even tell tales the walking dead does near perfectly
    It would’ve been so much better for the tone they set out to hit if there was a dilemma or struggle to kill
    Maybe if it were more about panicking humans than just a bunch of zombies…
    Because this really is just completing tasks while zombies bother you
    that’s it
    And it’s a shame…
    Theres so much potential here and it becomes repetitive too fast
    I was so impressed with how difficult the zombies seemed in this game.. id try my hardest to avoid conflict with them, even with insanely powerful weapons…
    There are random side quests and side activities that pop up on the screen where you can help survivors or take supplies from the rival gang..
    You can even use the zombies to attack rival enemies for you by throwing fire crackers to attract them, or just getting them to chase you..
    Helping npcs, climbing buildings, and killing enemies all level up a different skills,
    You have a survivor, agility, and and power skill tree,
    Leveling up can get you awesome perks like added health, learning how to use traps in the city, taking less damage from falls.. and at night all of your xp earned is double..
    Except for one little problem
    At night zombies are on steroids especially the volatiles
    The zombies at night are fast, powerful, they can climb and chase after you,
    It’s a thrill to try and make it to a safe spot before you’re killed and sleep til morning
    Or you can stay out at night and test your luck…
    About 50 percent of the way through the story though dying light kind of turns into more of a first person shooter and this is really where the game starts to fall apart..
    I was so happy thinking, they got it right this time.. one giant city for me to explore.. they didn’t make the dead island mistake of making me go to different places
    Wrong
    In the back of my mind while playing I was thinking..
    If they dare send me to the sewers like every zombie game in existence does…
    and guess what
    they did….
    Just like in Dead Island they send you through the sewers and you end up in what I’m convinced is the exact same place you end up in in Dead Island... I definitely got smacked with some dejavu
    But you end up in a more crowded spot in the city, that’s just no fun….at all…
    I didn’t have even the slightest urge to explore this section…
    and worst of all, you cant fast travel through these 2 spots I understand the lack of fast travel in the actual city The fun of the game is making it back before the light dies. .but at least let me hop back and forth between the 2 sections of the city… “I hate sewers It’s so disappointing how predictable dying light ended up being... at least progression wise… The actual story was throwing me all over the    … Expand
  56. OwnagePS3
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    So where do i start .... this game is one of the best zombie games i probably have ever played and will play . I've played this game in and out and have had ridiculous amounts of fun . People that rate this game below 7-8 are beyond me . First of lets start with the GRAPHICS , they're plain gorgeous , the first time i set my eyes on them i couldn't believe it because let's be honest ,So where do i start .... this game is one of the best zombie games i probably have ever played and will play . I've played this game in and out and have had ridiculous amounts of fun . People that rate this game below 7-8 are beyond me . First of lets start with the GRAPHICS , they're plain gorgeous , the first time i set my eyes on them i couldn't believe it because let's be honest , nowadays there is so many downgrades such as Watch Dogs you can't even be surprised if this game would of been downgraded ..... but it wasn't or it didn't seem downgraded to me , the game still looked like it was shown at E3 and i was pretty impressed . THE GAME PLAY : The game play is the part where it really got interesting , the game play is basically Mirrors Edge + Dead Island + The Open World of a game like GTA V (in size) . I really have funny bashing the brains of the undead hordes swallowing the streets . It felt like something new as well which was a strange feeling . THE VERDICT : Personally i loved this game and after last years disappointments like Destiny and Watch Dogs i felt this was the first game to truly not disappoint me in anything , yeah there were a few bugs i encountered but none of them where game breaking . I've enjoyed my time on Dying Light so i'm gonna give it a 10/10 .… Expand
  57. Ramsus1
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    Dying light is a brilliant mix of survival horror that keeps you on the edge of your seat. All the while providing a well polished open world experience that will not leave you wanting more! I have played through more than half the game and the content continues to deliver and only becomes more addictive as you go. It brings a realistic scavange, run and occasional beat the horde back withDying light is a brilliant mix of survival horror that keeps you on the edge of your seat. All the while providing a well polished open world experience that will not leave you wanting more! I have played through more than half the game and the content continues to deliver and only becomes more addictive as you go. It brings a realistic scavange, run and occasional beat the horde back with with endless crafted weapons you will obtain an upgrade. The challenges keep coming -- they're not too difficult (for the casual gamer) however the challenges in this zombie infested world will leave you sweating a little. To make this story short.... this is an absolute "must have"! The game is well polished, very addictive and will not let you down.… Expand
  58. Blnadn
    Feb 3, 2015
    8
    Game is really good and creative. There ain't a lot of bugs but you do run into the assassins creed issues when trying to climb. The night hunter mode is garbage. It's so one sided they should put you out there with a diaper and binky and no weapons.
  59. spidershan159
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    Finally got the disc copy. Been looking forward to this game for a long time, I did have some doubts but all in all very excited to play it. Got it on Friday and haven't stopped playing since, very addictive. The graphics are amazing, the gore and some of the effects when killing the zombie is just awesome. The story is good so far. The night mode is pretty creepy, probably cos I don'tFinally got the disc copy. Been looking forward to this game for a long time, I did have some doubts but all in all very excited to play it. Got it on Friday and haven't stopped playing since, very addictive. The graphics are amazing, the gore and some of the effects when killing the zombie is just awesome. The story is good so far. The night mode is pretty creepy, probably cos I don't have the right weapons and such yet, its very intense. There's always something to do and it doesn't get dull or boring. Best title on the PS4 to date, I am more than impressed. There are some similarities with Dead Island, but they have just improved it. Get this game!!… Expand
  60. ESJBond007
    Mar 9, 2015
    10
    Just got the game and I am having a blast playing it. The graphics are amazing and the frame rate on the PS4 are smooth and flowing. Being able to upgrade your skills and craft weapons is a great idea, you can see yourself improve and not just running and smashing. There is a way to use a form of radar to find helpful items in your area which adds to the challenge. The atmosphere of theJust got the game and I am having a blast playing it. The graphics are amazing and the frame rate on the PS4 are smooth and flowing. Being able to upgrade your skills and craft weapons is a great idea, you can see yourself improve and not just running and smashing. There is a way to use a form of radar to find helpful items in your area which adds to the challenge. The atmosphere of the game is nerve racking, when you are on a roof top and look down and see your objective is surrounded by 20 to 30 zombies spread out its creepy. You may engage 1 or 2 zombies and turn around and 10 have just turned a corner and you are swarmed. if your looking for a open world zombie game this is the one to get. It's a must buy!… Expand
  61. MitchWezza
    Mar 11, 2015
    8
    With an immersive world, and amazing graphics, Dying Light is the best zombie game I have ever played. With Dead Island and Dead Island Riptide still lingering in everyone's brain, Techland have created something quite spectacular. You take on the world of Harran, a city being overrun with zombies and mutants. The parkour aspect of the game is delivered very well, and can make getting toWith an immersive world, and amazing graphics, Dying Light is the best zombie game I have ever played. With Dead Island and Dead Island Riptide still lingering in everyone's brain, Techland have created something quite spectacular. You take on the world of Harran, a city being overrun with zombies and mutants. The parkour aspect of the game is delivered very well, and can make getting to far away places exciting and fun.

    Dying Light takes on a crafting system similar to Dead Island, where you have the ability to find blueprints to create special weapons and have the option to repair weapons to reuse. The NPC's in the game are also similar to those in Dead Island, all looking very similar and acting the same.

    The game also draws some elements from Far Cry 4, with some characters and missions reminding me of the people of Kyrat. Although these are mostly good, one particular part of the game (towards the end) is a direct reference to Far Cry, which leaves you scratching your head in Dying Light, and having nothing to do with the game.

    The story is surprisingly good for Dying Light, as I had no real expectations after Dead Island. Techland show their creative story telling side, and shine throughout the game with no real weak spots.

    One gripe I have with the game is the difficulty at the start. I constantly found myself dying in encounters with a group of zombies while only having weak starter weapons. Also, your first encounter with bandits can be extremely painful if you don't have a solid plan and decent weapons. I found myself loosing my cool at these points and struggling to find a reason to get through the difficult stretches.
    Once you finish the story though, the game and city of Harran truly open up to you. With great weapons and loads of abilities, I find myself extremely enjoying the end game, both day and night, probably more then I was during the story.

    Dying Light's greatest strength though, is the day/night cycle. Surviving during the day while trying to find loot and leveling up your character is enjoyable, but when the sun goes down and the volatiles come out, the gameplay switches from run and kill to stealth and silence. A chase by a volatile is an extremely terrifying thing as you try to get to the nearest safe zone. The night time is infested with these creatures, while also spiking up the difficulty for the AI zombies. Techland knew this, and made night time double XP for kills, which can give you a reason to stay outside and fight. Once you see the sun rising, you feel a great sign of relief and accomplishment.

    The multiplayer and Co-op is definitely worth a play as well. I found myself in tears of laughter playing with friends, as the game offers so much enjoyable moments when enjoyed together.

    All in all, Dying Light is one of the best zombie games out there. With great graphics and visuals, a fluent parkour system, a terrifying day/night cycle and a surprisingly solid story, Dying Light is something to be enjoyed by most, and to feared by many.    … Expand
  62. Elboricua
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    This was a surprise of a game a game that I wasn't planing on buying. I can said now that I almost make a mistake this game is great and fun better that dead Island. A must buy.
  63. Korpen
    Mar 4, 2015
    8
    There is zombies everywhere, chasing me and they can't let the urge of biting me in the neck go.

    Dying Light is a very solid zombie-slashing/parkour game. The combat feels heavy and it feels great, and the awesome gore helps a lot with that. The parkour on the other hand is also good, but it could have a little bit more depth to it. Think "Mirror's Edge" and by that I mean the ability    There is zombies everywhere, chasing me and they can't let the urge of biting me in the neck go.

    Dying Light is a very solid zombie-slashing/parkour game. The combat feels heavy and it feels great, and the awesome gore helps a lot with that. The parkour on the other hand is also good, but it could have a little bit more depth to it. Think "Mirror's Edge" and by that I mean the ability to pull your legs in while jumping, making it even more fluid. Also sidewall running would be kind of awesome.

    Just think about, running sidewalls, jumping away and in the are land an axe in a zombies head and just run along, towards the horizon. It would simply be awesome. Now, don't misunderstand me - I think the parkour is great and adds variation and a feeling of freedom. And jumping around at night being chased by Volatiles is an awesome feeling that everyone should experience at least once.

    I do however wish that all weapons would scale with your level. Because later in the game, you get access to katanas, machetes, picks etc but baseball bats, crowbars and hammers get a lot more rare, which takes away the creativity of killing and the usefulness of 50% of the blueprints (blueprints is an permanent upgrade to your weapon, for example electricity or toxic and fire).

    And sure, they could have been more creative when it comes to sidequests, some sidequests are really fun in terms of the character(s) you will talk with, which adds a little bit of humour - which is a fine contrast to the otherwise morbid world. But the structure of most quests gets repetitive - but the totally awesome combat and parkour does a perfect job at making the quests either fun or solid.

    And with this I conclude my review. The story is OK, nothing new, but nothing bad either. The graphics are fine, except for some parts; the water is not that good looking, but everything else look either very good or good! For the sound, there is no problem with it. You can hear skulls cracking, zombies screaming right behind you as you run for your lfe.

    So, I definitely recommend this game to anyway that is looking for innovative zombie killing!    … Expand
  64. Destai
    Mar 9, 2015
    8
    This one was one of the titles I was initially excited for with this generation's announcement. The polarizing spirit of Dead Island resurfaces in this game in a much more polished incarnation. In terms of mechanics, the game feels like a cross between Dead Island and Assassin's Creed, while foregoing the weakness of both. In its beautiful open world, you hunt for loot, supplies, and aThis one was one of the titles I was initially excited for with this generation's announcement. The polarizing spirit of Dead Island resurfaces in this game in a much more polished incarnation. In terms of mechanics, the game feels like a cross between Dead Island and Assassin's Creed, while foregoing the weakness of both. In its beautiful open world, you hunt for loot, supplies, and a variety of mission types. The game has an incredibly palpable sense of environment, further enhanced by nighttime's elevated dangers. In addition the satisfying loot and parkour, there's also a really great character system. Just playing the game nets you points that you can use to further strengthen your zombie-slaying prowess.

    While the game is by and large a great title, there are few things that I wish were improved or changed. For me, item durability seems a bit low and that trivializes most weapons for me. On the plus side, this makes you cherish your good weapons even more. There are also a few moments where the parkour can be a bit obtuse, just like my vocabulary.

    So should you get this game if you're looking for some good zombie killing action? Absolutely. Quit reading my rant and buy it, son!    … Expand
  65. InsanelySane
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    I picked this game up having never played Dead Island but having read a lot about how disappointing that franchise had been, in terms of wasted potential and boring and buggy outcome.

    My experience with Dying Light has been an addictive, well rounded game mechanic with plenty to do. The XP upgrade system is excellent and worth pursuing, and the parkour style works really well in terms    I picked this game up having never played Dead Island but having read a lot about how disappointing that franchise had been, in terms of wasted potential and boring and buggy outcome.

    My experience with Dying Light has been an addictive, well rounded game mechanic with plenty to do. The XP upgrade system is excellent and worth pursuing, and the parkour style works really well in terms of it being a bit hard to master at first but then you can really start to rely on it once you understand it well. Visually the game is beautiful though I find skins a bit bland overall.

    The only real gripe I have - and its a big one - is the story and voice acting. Terribly boring and predictable scenario and characters you meet. Their accents are all over the place (and not in an interesting/good way) it feels 'b' grade in that category. Its the kind of plot that feels deeply immature and dated for its lack of fresh personalities or decisions. I'd rate the game lower but I think it would do a huge injustice to the efforts put into the rest of the game which are top notch.

    Also as I'm late to the game (few patches already implemented) I have found it to be glitch/bug free which was surprising given other reviewers reservations.

    Highly recommended overall. Varied, addictive and fun.    … Expand
  66. doug4steelers15
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    I waited a year for this game to come out. And when it finally did, i was not disappointed. The gameplay is incredible, and the graphics are nothing short of gorgeous. Just exploring the massive open world is a blast. The only downside is that the story isn't super original, and there is a very cliche hallucination level at one point. other than that, i loved it, and i still can't put it down.
  67. Sibogy3
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    Dying light. A truly amazing game with so much content. The game itself looks gorgeous and the parkour system is absolutely fantastic. Dying light deserves a solid 9 rating. The reason being is because the story and the many clichés brings it down a little bit. Either way, an excellent game that I can't stop playing.
  68. tandk1993
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    This game had a few bugs and glitches, but overall it was an awesome zombie stomping ground. Story is paper thin, but who cares when killing zombies is so much fun. One of the best co-op experiences I've had in any game
  69. kjarpr0
    Jun 13, 2015
    8
    My first impressions of Dying Light was...
    Well let's just say that i wasn't very impressed to begin with. I didn't absolutely LOVE the story, and to be honest i didn't love the that much gameplay either (although i did like it a bit). Then i got like two hours into it and suddenly it was just MUCH better for some reason (and i am not quite sure why). Maybe it was because that i had    My first impressions of Dying Light was...
    Well let's just say that i wasn't very impressed to begin with. I didn't absolutely LOVE the story, and to be honest i didn't love the that much gameplay either (although i did like it a bit). Then i got like two hours into it and suddenly it was just MUCH better for some reason (and i am not quite sure why). Maybe it was because that i had gotten better at parkour and fighting or maybe it was just because that i had figured out how to actually play it. Because the way to play Dying Light is to have fun. That is the reason to pick up this game. Not because of the story, not because of the gameplay but because it is fun and a little bit addictive sometimes. So should you pick up this game. If you're not tired of zombies and want to have fun, then yes. But if you expect an amazing plot and memorable characters, this is not where you should look. Then you should check out a game called "The last of us" (that is if haven't played it and you have a Playstation 3/4). But i will give this game an 8/10 cause of the high fun factor.    … Expand
  70. Toldu_I_Tango
    Feb 8, 2016
    9
    I had forgotten just how much FUN to play, "Dying Light is". The only let down in this game are the poor graphics such as the trees and fauna and water and lakes in areas as well although the lighting effects are very good. The story is engaging with plenty of HUMOUR and the main character is even more sarcastic than before and the voice acting is also very good. The main 3 improvementsI had forgotten just how much FUN to play, "Dying Light is". The only let down in this game are the poor graphics such as the trees and fauna and water and lakes in areas as well although the lighting effects are very good. The story is engaging with plenty of HUMOUR and the main character is even more sarcastic than before and the voice acting is also very good. The main 3 improvements in "THE FOLLOWING" are as follows; 1. The addition of buggy which handles very well that has weapons such as a flame thrower and can also be driven in coop. 2.The additions of new hand held weapons such as a cross bow and sub machine gun. 3.A larger map almost twice the size of the original which was generous and adequate in size in the main game as it was. The game & movement mechanics are FLUENT and FLAWLESS. Only 2 hours into The FOLLOWING and I can see many FUN FILLED HOURS AHEAD especially in coop as there's even more FUN & FRIGHTS to be had. You'll love this especially if you are new to the game. A BIG 9/10 for me !!!!… Expand
  71. jwewan
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    The Best Zombie Game ever made. It's Mirror's Edge Mixed with Dead Island It's just absolutely incredible. The graphics are spot on and with the new expansion coming soon with a whole new map, cars and even more story, I wouldn't be surprised if that dlc is better than Left Behind
  72. wadehatfield25
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    Definitely a good time for zombie fans, the story gets very cliche and the areas get repetitive. But the combat and parkour make it an awarding experience.
  73. SMIICE
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    I did not expect anything out of this game, but so far I like everything. Parkour mechanic is awesome, first I was so frustrated, but now I have played 25 hours of this game, I love parkour mechanic, its a lot better then Mirrors Edge had.

    Palm leaves, I can stop starring at them after 25 hours still, quests are not dumb. I have graphics on max and I love it. This is the most    I did not expect anything out of this game, but so far I like everything. Parkour mechanic is awesome, first I was so frustrated, but now I have played 25 hours of this game, I love parkour mechanic, its a lot better then Mirrors Edge had.

    Palm leaves, I can stop starring at them after 25 hours still, quests are not dumb. I have graphics on max and I love it.

    This is the most optimized AAA game that was release on PC in the long time. Its just pleasure to play it.

    I hate zombie games (in my opinion all of them are same) but love post apocalyptic games.

    This game is must buy! Oh almost forgot, play it on the big screen and with nice headphones.    … Expand
  74. Sharpen
    Jul 31, 2018
    10
    Superb game that everyone should play. The player movement is so good that it makes it really easy and amazingly pleasant to traverse the map. I enjoyed every bit of it and can't wait for Dying Light 2.
  75. LucaCritics
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Dying Light Review: 8/10
    This zombie game offers an amazing parkour playground open world with some of the best and most satisfactory combat system that develops in an engaging way throughout the entire game.
  76. rodericrinehart
    Sep 21, 2015
    8
    I was surprised by how much fun I had despite some obvious flaws. It was a great game that I don't regret spending 40 hours on but they could improve the parkour a lot, make less fetch quests, and fix some annoying stuff. But again: FUN!
  77. robinzvak
    May 20, 2015
    8
    If you are zombie fan, probably game for you. Interesting zombie action game with combination parkour elements. Very good looking but with FPS drops. Melee action is good, shooting with gun is not good.
  78. davor
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    This is a fun game! I am not done it yet, but running around, jumping, swinging. It's all fun. Game looks very good. Seems like some reviewers are almost coping what us "regular users" are known for, rating a game extremely low because of one or two faults. The controls are different, but it works after you get used to it. I have had a couple of times where I jumped and missed my mark, butThis is a fun game! I am not done it yet, but running around, jumping, swinging. It's all fun. Game looks very good. Seems like some reviewers are almost coping what us "regular users" are known for, rating a game extremely low because of one or two faults. The controls are different, but it works after you get used to it. I have had a couple of times where I jumped and missed my mark, but it's not the end of the world.

    If you enjoy zombie games, if you enjoy action games, RPG, think you'll get a kick out of this one. I'll update fully when I'm done it, but I'm liking it. Getting people to come into your game and help you out and you both progress in the story is great! Give it a chance!    … Expand
  79. RACROX
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    People are saying this game is trying to be too many things... I'm sorry, I didn't know people disliked fun things. Quite frankly this is the first fun game of 2015, something we needed after 2014's lackluster line up.

    The parkour isn't Mirror's Edge levels of intricate, but that's okay because if it was the movement system, while amazing, would have been too much of a distraction from    People are saying this game is trying to be too many things... I'm sorry, I didn't know people disliked fun things. Quite frankly this is the first fun game of 2015, something we needed after 2014's lackluster line up.

    The parkour isn't Mirror's Edge levels of intricate, but that's okay because if it was the movement system, while amazing, would have been too much of a distraction from the other gameplay elements. That said, the parkour is very good and exactly at the level it needs to be.

    Where I think some complaints come from are from how the game changes about halfway in. What starts out as a survival horror game where resources are scarce, weapons are weak, and where you are likely to die if you encounter even 4 or more zombies, let alone a speciality one, later becomes a more fast paced zombie stomp romp that's fun to play with your friends, allowing you to quickly dispatch zombies with ease.

    Some people came for the survival, some for the romp, the fact is you get both, and that's a good thing. I have no idea why people don't like the genre mesh, if I am paying this much for a game and it had better give me as much as Dying Light has.    … Expand
  80. jbkeller77
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    Dying Light is basically the best version of Dead Island. Almost all aspects of the game have been refined and polished. I had to rate it an 8 due to this nagging feeling of something missing. The mechanics of movement; fighting, opening chests, jumping, swinging weapons, etc, just felt old. When you get a kill it just feels like Dead Island, and as many hours as I played that game I neverDying Light is basically the best version of Dead Island. Almost all aspects of the game have been refined and polished. I had to rate it an 8 due to this nagging feeling of something missing. The mechanics of movement; fighting, opening chests, jumping, swinging weapons, etc, just felt old. When you get a kill it just feels like Dead Island, and as many hours as I played that game I never truly liked it. So bravo on making a much better version of DI, but maybe next time attempt to play it a little unsafe and create something brand new. I initially dreaded playing a polished version of DI, but I found myself liking Dying Light a lot more. The game brings more variety of missions and the day/night system keeps you on your toes.… Expand
  81. xymek
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    Best new open world game!!! Great movement system, great fight mechanic, great side quest and good main story, great weapons crafting system. And there is a CO-OP and Be A Zombie.
  82. MikefromAngus
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    One of the best zombie survival games I have ever played! The action is great! after 10 mins of playing you feel comfortable with the gameplay. The gameplay is amazing! Played for 30 hours and still not bored!
    cant wait for the DLC comes out!
  83. vcca15
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    If you've played every zombie game ever made and you're tired of zombie games, thats your own fault. This is the best zombie game I've ever played and going in the game with a friend( yes you can co-op the entire game) exploring the open world, finding the easter eggs and loot hunting is the most fun i've had in a long time, it's got a fallout/far cry feel to it.
  84. Flypaper
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    The users have the score right. Kevin Van Ord (Gamespot review) has is pretty much right on with his review (just a point too low for me). The game is pretty, stable and fun. The story so far (12 hours in) is better than I expected. The parkour is fun but would be much better if the jump and grab worked all the time unstead of just 2/3 of the time. It is so annoying jumping up andThe users have the score right. Kevin Van Ord (Gamespot review) has is pretty much right on with his review (just a point too low for me). The game is pretty, stable and fun. The story so far (12 hours in) is better than I expected. The parkour is fun but would be much better if the jump and grab worked all the time unstead of just 2/3 of the time. It is so annoying jumping up and down uselessly while trying to grab a ledge while zombies are breathing down your neck (why do you need to look up to jump up - seems unnecessary). I wish they would get the code from Uncharted or Assassins Creed or Shadow of Mordor for parkour and this would be one hell of a game. Yet I am still playing because it is still fun and I seem to care what happens. Combat is decent, but you feel pretty underpowered at first and the game pretty much encourages you to run away from most fights (although you will have to fight to clear safehouses). I can see it getting tedious if one played the game nonstop start to finish (which is what the reviewers are doing more or less), but in 2-3 hour chunks it is good fun. The quests do bring this game down a little. That much is true. Just when you think you have finished a quest, they say, "Oh and one more thing you have to do before I give you your reward." Yet, they are fun enough to keep me playing longer than I have played in a long time. Night is scary and I haven't ventured out much yet because I am a wuss. So far I have 2 quests that require night and I did the one mandatory one. It wasn't too difficult (avoid vision cones on mini map which makes you move slower - if you try to speed run you will have 5 of them - special night zombies - on your butt in no time and they are fast). One other thing. The city design seems like it could have been better thought out to make running the roof tops faster and easier, but it adds to realism when your rooftops run out (not that jumping like this game is ultra realistic - but who cares - its a game). Also, a way to climb down would be nice (currently the only way down is to jump in trash bags or jump and hope it isn't high enough to kill you). Many have listed the facial animations as a detractor and while the characters are not super expressive, its not bad enough to take me out of the story (the animations are not robotic or anything). Upgrades and crafting are rewarding and well done. I am glad I took the chance on this game! Good fun that I see playing until the end (which I can't seem to do with most open world quest slogs).… Expand
  85. Necrobane84
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    Techland doesn't add anything new to the zombie game seen, but what Dying Light does feature is actually fairly good. The parkour is done really well, but can be difficult at times because there is no clear cut pathway of what to climb/jump on as well as how to make it to an objective. Dying Light features three distinct skill trees that level up based on the objectives the playerTechland doesn't add anything new to the zombie game seen, but what Dying Light does feature is actually fairly good. The parkour is done really well, but can be difficult at times because there is no clear cut pathway of what to climb/jump on as well as how to make it to an objective. Dying Light features three distinct skill trees that level up based on the objectives the player completes, the amount of parkour one does, and how many enemies the player takes down. The skill trees were one of my favorite mechanics behind this game as everything contained within was of great use; I actually felt rewarded by leveling my character. The open world is huge, and separated into two distinct zones in which the player can travel back and forth. There is no fast travel in Dying Light, which I found added to the game. It meant that I had to learn the terrain so I could make my way around quickly and strategically which added a good deal of immersion to my experience. The day/night cycle were a good addition to the experience as well. During the night, the enemies are harder to escape and will chase you down usually resulting in death. The trade-off is that you get bonus experience towards your skills at night, which makes leveling up quicker. The story isn't bad either, but the one-dimensional characters aren't going to win any awards either. I played Dying Light on the PC and would say that it's worth playing.… Expand
  86. sityoazzdown
    Aug 25, 2016
    8
    A good, but not great zombie game. I enjoyed Dead Island, so I enjoyed this game. And I believe the majority of people who enjoyed this game also enjoyed Dead Island. This game is more or less the same, vehicles are replaced by parkour, core gameplay remains the same with mostly melee combat, with loot used to find better weapons/ or to create items, throwables, medkits, etc. But ItA good, but not great zombie game. I enjoyed Dead Island, so I enjoyed this game. And I believe the majority of people who enjoyed this game also enjoyed Dead Island. This game is more or less the same, vehicles are replaced by parkour, core gameplay remains the same with mostly melee combat, with loot used to find better weapons/ or to create items, throwables, medkits, etc. But It definitely feels like a sequel and is no Dead Island 1.5. Now, the story is just as generic as Dead Island (maybe more?), it really is cliche as a zombie story you can get. Now for the pros and cons of this game. The pros are the parkour of this game, it adds a fresh twist to the game and is generally fun, especially with the grappling hook. The general game play (open world, combat, graphics, looting/crating, etc) to me is good and fun, but everything is limited. You'll be using the same weapons throughout the game, just with stronger stats. The blueprints to create stronger weapons was also limited; its basically adding fire, electric, impact, and toxic; except they make it look like a lot by giving it different names for different classes of weapons. It gives the illusion of tons of blueprints to collect, when there aren't. This is definitely not Dead Rising when it comes to crafting weapons, its like a watered down version of it. The worst part of this game is probably the side quests, the majority of side content are either unrewarding, a grind, or copy and paste of each other. However protection quests are fun,challenging, and rewarding, and clearing safe houses are also fun. Overall good core game play, with a lot of so-so elements added to it. To recap the good: The Parkour, general game play. The Bad: Cliche Zombie story and grindy/ unrewarding side quests. When it comes down to it, I can't recommend this game to everyone as it can get repetitive like Dead Island, but guaranteed anyone who enjoyed Dead Island WILL enjoy this game just as much, if not more.… Expand
  87. moviefan2
    Feb 15, 2015
    10
    i originally gave this game a negative review due to a very obnoxious part in the main mission titled "escape the sewer", well i've changed my mind. after getting past that horrible experience, the game just got better. the side missions have all been challenging and fun. the game never lets up and it keeps you on your toes. i really feel that the game has many good points and it isi originally gave this game a negative review due to a very obnoxious part in the main mission titled "escape the sewer", well i've changed my mind. after getting past that horrible experience, the game just got better. the side missions have all been challenging and fun. the game never lets up and it keeps you on your toes. i really feel that the game has many good points and it is designed well. i've got 70 hours in it and i have a long way to go. this game is reminiscent of dead island but offers so much more. i have 32 trophies and i plan on trying to get most of them due to the game being challenging and fun. this game is near perfect...minus the one part i hated.… Expand
  88. Rizaloo
    Feb 2, 2015
    9
    As a fan of Dead Island, I might be biased a bit, but what the heck are the critics thinking? Dead Island currently holds a higher average than Dying Light, yet Dying Light is like a super-improved version of the game, with tons of excellent gameplay mechanic additions and tweaks. I'm about 20 hours in and having a blast with the game. No bugs yet, graphics are great, the new parkourAs a fan of Dead Island, I might be biased a bit, but what the heck are the critics thinking? Dead Island currently holds a higher average than Dying Light, yet Dying Light is like a super-improved version of the game, with tons of excellent gameplay mechanic additions and tweaks. I'm about 20 hours in and having a blast with the game. No bugs yet, graphics are great, the new parkour stuff fits so well and night time actually makes me nervous. The game is difficult but every death is the player's own fault providing a learning experience. This is one of the better open-world action RPGs I've played in a long time, zombie themed or not.… Expand
  89. revrevolution
    Feb 1, 2015
    8
    Dying Light succeeds at many of the goals that it sets out for, yet falls shy of a few. Techland took many of the elements of it's previous zombie title Dead Island and spiced things up a bit by implementing a few new features and game elements. Dying Light is generally a darker, more serious game then the former title, however the main antagonist Kyle Crane has some of the most bland andDying Light succeeds at many of the goals that it sets out for, yet falls shy of a few. Techland took many of the elements of it's previous zombie title Dead Island and spiced things up a bit by implementing a few new features and game elements. Dying Light is generally a darker, more serious game then the former title, however the main antagonist Kyle Crane has some of the most bland and generic dialogue moments I've ever heard in a game. I'm not a big fan of Crane at all - he's about as generic of an American antagonist as can be, and most of his dialogue is just cheesy. That being said, the game's main story is engaging, and there are many side quests to do to keep you on your toes as well. I'm a fan of the new parkour elements implemented throughout the game - they seem to add an even greater element of tension and exploration. The soundtrack from this game is also very unique, and almost serves as a 70's/80's horror film throwback. The game can be a bit buggy however; the key things I have noticed is that the parkour elements can be somewhat unreliable at times, and when moving through the open world at a fast pace there seems to be some frame dropping occasionally. The durability and stamina systems would be more fair individually, however when put together they can make combat very frustrating early on. Fortunately, you level up fairly quickly by gaining experience for doing just about anything and everything. It's also fair to point out that the graphics for this game are great - they may not be the best that the PS4 has to offer, but it's a definite step up over previous gen titles. Dying Light is sure to develop a cult following just as the Dead Island titles - if you are looking for a first person zombie basher with rpg elements and a fusion of parkour gameplay, then you'll probably enjoy this game.… Expand
  90. josh2367
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    Dying light has been the most pleasantly surprising game of 2015 so far for me. Smashing through zombies is just fun, I don't care what anyone says. I really believe this game deserves much higher than a 74 average critic rating. On top of the game being dumb fun, the most fascinating thing to me is just how impressive Dying Light is on a technical level. Sure, graphically the game is niceDying light has been the most pleasantly surprising game of 2015 so far for me. Smashing through zombies is just fun, I don't care what anyone says. I really believe this game deserves much higher than a 74 average critic rating. On top of the game being dumb fun, the most fascinating thing to me is just how impressive Dying Light is on a technical level. Sure, graphically the game is nice enough(mainly because of some pretty lighting), but that's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about there being close to 100 zombies on screen at once(including big ones that throw cars),being able to go in and out of like a thousand random buildings, and how big the map is. I also think the game has a really cool soundtrack. All in all a great game top to bottom, sure the story is pretty average but that's not even that bad considering the game doesn't need a great story and this story isn't bad at all just nothing to get excited about. If you have the time I strongly recommend you play this and ignore the mixed reviews.… Expand
  91. Pepefromage
    Jun 8, 2017
    9
    I jumped over a wall and hear someone breathing behind me. I turn around and have to defend myself against a fierce zombie . Some other zombies heard the fight and come at me . Quickly overwhelmed, i have no choice but to flee . I jumped over a roof and pass thru it ,making big noise that attracted fast zombies, more dangerous than the few i fled from. Having just a knife to defend myself,I jumped over a wall and hear someone breathing behind me. I turn around and have to defend myself against a fierce zombie . Some other zombies heard the fight and come at me . Quickly overwhelmed, i have no choice but to flee . I jumped over a roof and pass thru it ,making big noise that attracted fast zombies, more dangerous than the few i fled from. Having just a knife to defend myself, i decided to climb up to a rooftop. I can hear him coming at me. So i watch around me, to make sure i can see him climbing . At the last second i kick him down to make him die a few meter bellow. Thats the kind of situation you can experience in this game .If you let yourself immerse in it, it can be challenging , scary and really fun to play… Expand
  92. Vanpire73
    Jul 3, 2015
    8
    Not sure why Techland gets sh*t on by "pro" reviewers more than other developers. Every COD and Battlefield gets a minimum score of 8, year after repetetive year no matter how little change in the game or how little people can play online due to bugs, server issues, etc. But oh no, make a fun zombie/parkour game and they'll tear it the f*ck up like a biter rippin' through a 6 year oldNot sure why Techland gets sh*t on by "pro" reviewers more than other developers. Every COD and Battlefield gets a minimum score of 8, year after repetetive year no matter how little change in the game or how little people can play online due to bugs, server issues, etc. But oh no, make a fun zombie/parkour game and they'll tear it the f*ck up like a biter rippin' through a 6 year old blind kid. I don't know why, really. Yeah the story is meh. I agree the zombies may not be wearing thin for some. But you know what? It's committed no faults that any other higher rated game haven't committed. It's actually probably one of two games that worked out of the box in the last 2 years. It's a fun, tense, open world zombie freerunning rpg. Enjoy it, even if it is Techland, the red headed stepchildof game developers.… Expand
  93. pzol
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    As I walk the dog a plane flies by, and my head follows it, then I realise, this is the real world, not Harran, I don't need to run and get to the drop before the others get there.

    This game is the most engaging games I have played in years, it is different than any other game. It is so much more interesting than Dragon Age Inquisition or Watch Dogs. Here every side quest has its    As I walk the dog a plane flies by, and my head follows it, then I realise, this is the real world, not Harran, I don't need to run and get to the drop before the others get there.

    This game is the most engaging games I have played in years, it is different than any other game. It is so much more interesting than Dragon Age Inquisition or Watch Dogs. Here every side quest has its cinematics, real story, even small go and fetch side quests are interesting and you want to do them, like getting the glasses and a gardening book for some dude... and they are narrated, you don't have to read pages of boring texts. The parkouring makes it even more fun, moving around, getting into the rythm of jumping from roof to roof, is satisfying.

    Even if you progress you still get scared at night, the balance between difficulty and grind is just right.    … Expand
  94. vladimusmaximus
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    Honestly, I am BLOWN away by this game. I wasn't even sure if I was going to buy it having read reviews of Dead Island but WOW.

    The two maps in this game (large scale and linked) are some of the most beautifully crafted, detailed, STUNNING maps I have ever seen. They infuse elements of Moroccan, South American architecture, a stunning walled city surrounding by gorgeous cascading    Honestly, I am BLOWN away by this game. I wasn't even sure if I was going to buy it having read reviews of Dead Island but WOW.

    The two maps in this game (large scale and linked) are some of the most beautifully crafted, detailed, STUNNING maps I have ever seen.

    They infuse elements of Moroccan, South American architecture, a stunning walled city surrounding by gorgeous cascading cliffs and a fantastic beach. Heck there are even ruined Roman aqueducts, it's insane!!! So many small details.

    And the fact that you can now traverse the high rise roof tops is incredible. It's also filled with TONS of loot, eye candy, zombie hordes and beautiful indoor environments.

    What I LOVE:
    Story is engaging and cleverly written (cliched enough to not take itself too seriously)

    Mechanics are smooth as butter, free-running is astonishingly well built and easy. The melee combat is intense and satisfying.

    The sound design and voice-overs are TOP notch. The music is fantastic, a play on the films of the 80's Zombie revolution in the likes of Romaro. The zombie sounds and shrieks are bone chilling; especially at night!

    Lot of satisfying secondary missions very finely crafted to augment the main missions; the story always makes sense and always further develops the characters.

    Fantastic Coop and PVP (Zombie mode) mechanics.

    Fantastic atmosphere! Doesn't take itself too seriously but is also dark enough to make it tense and gritty.

    Runs great on PS4, occasional frame drops but I rarely notice it enough to care. Would have obviously been nice at 60fps, but even PC is having trouble apparently.

    I can't understand how this game hasn't gotten a 90%+    … Expand
  95. loppygamerBR
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    O melhor game que joguei ate agora em 2015 simplismente incrivel,zumbis bem feitos dias e noites lindo a historia tambem e muito boa o grafico aaahh o grafico e foda demais!
  96. Chowjust
    Feb 20, 2019
    8
    I'm a big zombie fan, so this game already starts off with a head-start. Dying Light is a very fun, and immersive open world game to get lost in. The story is pretty good for a zombie story, graphics are fine but game-play and the atmosphere is where this game shines. Combining Mirror's Edge style parkour movement with Dead Island style combat and a zombie open-world to go parkour thoughI'm a big zombie fan, so this game already starts off with a head-start. Dying Light is a very fun, and immersive open world game to get lost in. The story is pretty good for a zombie story, graphics are fine but game-play and the atmosphere is where this game shines. Combining Mirror's Edge style parkour movement with Dead Island style combat and a zombie open-world to go parkour though is genius and makes for a very fun gaming experience. Then thrown in a day and night cycle where being out a night is much more dangerous and the last thing you want is to be caught out while the sun is going down and you've got a very scary atmosphere. Combat is very satisfying and is similar to Dead Island but much more improved. For the zombie genre fans out there, this is a very good game which you'll enjoy but for people who can't stand the zombie genre, I don't feel like this will do much for ya. They've also continued to support the game with paid and free DLC four years after release. I mean that's pretty cool.… Expand
  97. RadiantAngel
    Jun 23, 2016
    10
    I picked up this game with little expectation - however, I was BLOWN AWAY. I truly loved every tense minute of this game and was very disappointed when the final credits ran. Perhaps my game of the year 2015. AWESOME!
  98. khugh777
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    If you don't like this game you haven't embraced how great modern games are. The complaints I heard from people are they don't like the controls. If you can't adjust to different controls just don't play any games at at
  99. SkyrimGuy935
    Feb 14, 2015
    8
    While the graphics are nothing special and the story is lackluster, Dying Light still manages to provide plenty of zombie-slaying fun thanks to a fluid, well-designed parkour system, and satisfying, rewarding combat with tons of weapons and skills to unlock and try out.. I will definitely continue to play this frequently in the coming months.
  100. miteshu
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    Its a really fluid game, with a more or less cool crafting system, although the storyline sucks big ball, the gameplay compensate for it. its way funnier to be just running trough the zombie apocalypse than do the story line. also until you level up (almost to the top), the night is something you need to watch out for.
    finally if you have some friend for the CO-OP, DO IT without a doubt,    Its a really fluid game, with a more or less cool crafting system, although the storyline sucks big ball, the gameplay compensate for it. its way funnier to be just running trough the zombie apocalypse than do the story line. also until you level up (almost to the top), the night is something you need to watch out for.
    finally if you have some friend for the CO-OP, DO IT without a doubt, specially at night, where youll have a lot of fun seeing your friend run for your life since the zombies mainly focus on 1 player at the time.    … Expand
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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 22, 2015
    70
    A slightly better version of Dead Island in everything but name. [Apr 2015, p.84]
  2. Play UK
    Mar 31, 2015
    85
    With some crazy fun online elements and a badass sense of actual achievement, Dying Light is the zombie game we've been working for. Just mute those terrible voices. [Issue#254, p.64]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 24, 2015
    80
    It's not perfect, but Dying Light is last, brutal and most importantly, fun. [April 2015, p74]
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