Dying Light

 PlayStation 4
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2022 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,532 out of 2022
  2. Mixed: 314 out of 2022
  3. Negative: 176 out of 2022
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  1. knightwhosaysni
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    This has to be one of the most intense games that I have ever played. At night it has a very creepy and adrenaline fueled vibe that only games like Dead Space have had. During the day, its all about running from zombies and finding new and innovative ways to kill them. The story... I can see why people might say that its generic, but I will be damned if it isn't entertaining! And theThis has to be one of the most intense games that I have ever played. At night it has a very creepy and adrenaline fueled vibe that only games like Dead Space have had. During the day, its all about running from zombies and finding new and innovative ways to kill them. The story... I can see why people might say that its generic, but I will be damned if it isn't entertaining! And the parkour... oh the parkour.... Its one of the most difficult, but one of the most satisfying things this game has to offer. You'll often be questioning if you can make that jump or not, and when you do attempt to make it, you're holding your breath for that second that it takes for the jump to end. But then your guy grabs onto the ledge and you exhale. I've never played a game that's done that to me.

    The one gripe that's also praise is that **** is this game hard. From going across tight ropes suspended high above the ground to the combat, this is truly one of the most difficult games that I've played. Its frustrating at times however, because, for instance, your character is severely limited in his ranged attacks but your enemies aren't, so you have to be very strategic in going about beating them without getting torn to bits by their bullets.

    Overall, I would reccomend this game to anyone and everyone.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. madmcphil
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    Still playing this game frantically. Really love it. Although some say the missions are repetitive, I am finding that they still are all fun packed mini adventures worth doing. There are that many missions aside form the main mission it gives me the feel that this open world is like Fallout 3, plenty of people to meet, plenty of things to do. The more you level up the more fluid the gameStill playing this game frantically. Really love it. Although some say the missions are repetitive, I am finding that they still are all fun packed mini adventures worth doing. There are that many missions aside form the main mission it gives me the feel that this open world is like Fallout 3, plenty of people to meet, plenty of things to do. The more you level up the more fluid the game is. Very Impressed. Strongly recommend this to anyone. Still to play coop... which I already know will be amazing.... come on slacky friends... buy it now! Good graphics, good story, and good characters.… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. wfsdesign
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    This game is a lot of fun. First if you've played Dead Island this is pretty much the same gameplay and features. I really like finding the blueprints and crafting all sorts of different weapons. I did find the games controls a little difficult at first to get used to with the parkour element, but once I got the hang of it I am now flying through areas. What I found to be helpful is toThis game is a lot of fun. First if you've played Dead Island this is pretty much the same gameplay and features. I really like finding the blueprints and crafting all sorts of different weapons. I did find the games controls a little difficult at first to get used to with the parkour element, but once I got the hang of it I am now flying through areas. What I found to be helpful is to stand on top of rooftops and plan out your path. If I had one complaint it's that as you start leveling up it starts making the game easier, I am a casual gamer though so this did not bother me so much as there are a ton of missions and side missions to keep you busy, and there are definitely still challenges. All in all if you enjoyed Dead Island I think you'll enjoy this game.… Expand
  6. Buddy72757
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    Dying Light is probably the most detailed and ambitious open world zombie game I have seen. It properly captures a good mix of zombie fun with zombie fear along with satisfying combat and a rewarding looting systems complimented with a good crafting system. Additionally, the story may not have been too compelling, but was good nonetheless. Numerous side missions within two large open mapsDying Light is probably the most detailed and ambitious open world zombie game I have seen. It properly captures a good mix of zombie fun with zombie fear along with satisfying combat and a rewarding looting systems complimented with a good crafting system. Additionally, the story may not have been too compelling, but was good nonetheless. Numerous side missions within two large open maps to explore allowed plenty of content and the how the game handled combat, creative, and evasive mechanics kept all that content varied and fresh.

    I found its main story to be somewhat satisfying, there were some parts that shocked and amazed me. I actually enjoyed the main characters and the overall realistic and more serious tone of the story fit well with the game as a whole. Side missions became a very enjoyable part of the game; and the characters involved with them were are unique and I didn't feel like I was doing a chore, getting a reward, and moving on. Most of them had some extent of story to it which easily made up the fact that they were mainly errand boy missions; and the games many creative game mechanics allowed it to be very enjoyable as I could usually take a variety of approaches.

    Creativity is especially encouraged; I could use a variety of movement abilities and combat abilities to combo together and execute some very enjoyable and satisfying moves. The games 3 skill trees allowed me to get more and more abilities that all added to the game as a whole. Ideas like zombie camouflage were plain genius to have while abilities like drop kick and grapple are among the funnest to do in combination with other abilities. I almost always found a new skill to spend a skill point on that would significantly change my play style or at least give me an ability that would make a difference whether in or out of combat. Some others include snapping necks, using zombies as a pole vault, tackling, throwing my weapon, among many abilities that would allow me to craft awesome equipment.

    But the creativity doesn't stop there. A huge and overwhelming amount of weaponry allowed me to take up almost any combat style I felt like taking. And its not limited to just melee weapons, but various throw-able weapons like throwing stars, grenades, and Molotov. Not to mention guns, which seemed unfinished, but did not bother me one bit as I much preferred melee weaponry (which was not only funner but encouraged) and almost never used guns, but its good to see that the option to use them was there. The addition of weapon upgrades with elemental effects to both melee and thrown equipment created significantly more fun. These ideas really lived up to and surpassed the idea of creative brutality, not to mention many traps varied around the city. All these options gave me many tactical approaches that were so very satisfying to pull off.

    Yet there is still more; craft-able equipment like riot shields (with elemental options), firecrackers, flares and others like grappling hooks and the oh so important UV flashlight all had a place in the game. Possibilities became endless, and the fact that some of these required blueprints only encouraged exploration around the map which further encouraged the games smooth movement system.

    The two maps of Old Town and Harran were both very complimentary to the parkour system and the many various structures were located to allow and encourage smooth movement. Exploration was very fun as new areas felt fresh and the hunt for better loot, material, and blueprints fit well and did not at all feel like a farm fest.

    Looting was a core mechanic and finding that new badass weapon was always a thrill for me and, although durability would seem like a problem, I always found a better, cooler weapon before it was even half broken. Looting was rewarding and the lock picking minigame made sense to me and I was perfectly content with it.

    Combat feels and plays great. I've already mentioned many combat moves and there are many more still unmentioned. When I hit a zombie with a blunt weapon, it feels real, the sound gives a feel a realism and using sharp edged weapons are satisfying to use to dismember zombies.

    Graphically, the game is beautiful, even the zombies are beautiful in their own way (except the Toads). The only bad thing about this is that the facial animations on characters are sometimes dull, but mainly on the non-important characters.

    Zombies are as they should be: Dumb and slow, but very dangerous in numbers. Among the regular zombies are, however, many other zombie types that keep the challenges fresh and varied. one biter isn't a challenge and is rather a play doll I can enjoy messing with, 5-10 zombies will test my parkour and evasive moves, and 20-30 zombies is certain death.

    **Out of characters :(

    Night time adds in a real scare factor that is executed wonderfully.

    Multiplayer is VERY fun with friends and Be The Zombie is an AMAZING addition.

    +Open World
    +Creative Combat
    +MP
    +Content    … Expand
  7. Eclipsing_u
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    Ok people giving this game a zero are complete fools , this is a solid game graphically and game play wise , a big complaint i hear is peeps are dying alot , maybe you should try another game like checkers . spend the money its well worth it ,,,
  8. Amscram
    Feb 15, 2015
    9
    Dying Light for the PS4 is like a girlfriend who is drop dead beautiful. She's not very bright but still enjoyable to talk to. And she is so absolutely amazing in bed that you don't mind anymore that the reason she doesn't know how to dial 911 is because she cannot find the "11" button on the phone.
  9. GamerJosh0137
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    This is likely the first time I have had this much fun with a game since The Last of Us. Yesa, yes, I know. They are 2 completely different games. What I mean is that it doesn't happen often that a game can totally submerge me into the "set" if you will. Just like The Last of Us, Dying Light is a Vast, and beautiful play ground. Sure, starting off the main character in Dying LightThis is likely the first time I have had this much fun with a game since The Last of Us. Yesa, yes, I know. They are 2 completely different games. What I mean is that it doesn't happen often that a game can totally submerge me into the "set" if you will. Just like The Last of Us, Dying Light is a Vast, and beautiful play ground. Sure, starting off the main character in Dying Light (Crane) is a bit under-powered, which makes fighting zombies real difficult. NEWSFLASH! It is supposed to be. :-) Part of what submerged me in this game is the realization that Crane is not a super soldier that blows everything up and puts fifty bullets into anything that moves. He is a survivor. He survives, not dominates. That being said, as you progress in the game you will experience the almost perfect skill tree system. Survivor, Agility, and power are what you can choose from and each category has (I think 20 or so) different skills to choose from. Survivor points are awarded mostly after completing story missions, and quests. Power points are awarded for each zombie, or goon killed. Agility (which is probably what I find most fun) is awarded by "parkouring" your way around the huge map called Harran. The parkour was the highlight for me. If you know what to look for, and you will after some play time, you can move seamlessly and almost effortlessly across village rooftops or highway car pileups. A lot of people are reminded of Mirrors edge when playing this game. I have never played mirrors edge so I cannot say I agree, but I will say that this is a MUST play. Techland out-did themselves. I tried and tried to get into the Dead Island games but i did not like them at all. I just didn't much like the overall "attitude" of the game. It was hard to take seriously, but this came has risen to my top 10 for sure. Give it a try.… Expand
  10. BeanieMartini
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    Once you have overcome the initial difficulty of the game and voided confrontation until you are able, the world becomes easier to traverse. Anyone who hasn't got passed this needn't be voting as really it's totally unfair on the game. In my mind, this is one of the best games ever made... The parkour combined with slicing up zombies into pieces and the action really is incredible. Yes,Once you have overcome the initial difficulty of the game and voided confrontation until you are able, the world becomes easier to traverse. Anyone who hasn't got passed this needn't be voting as really it's totally unfair on the game. In my mind, this is one of the best games ever made... The parkour combined with slicing up zombies into pieces and the action really is incredible. Yes, the story is cliched and Ropey, but its a Zombie game and it does Single Player and Multiplayer so well in my mind that I would rate it as high as I would an imperfect game. 9 from me, must buy on this platform. (Beautiful too!)… Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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,
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. Asentha
    Apr 5, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game. I thought it was a great combination of Mirrors Edge Parkour gameplay and Dead Island with the Zombie Apocalypse build random stuff out of other random stuff. I was amazed on the graphics quality and the way the game handled. The down side is although the story line was great and easy to sink into it was met with bland ending of just an action sequence to finalize the game. I've seen too many games this day and age that giving you this huge rush of trying to get to the end to meet the final boss and the climax of the game ends up being near the low point. I definitely recommend this game to anyone who is looking for a great time and laughs with friends.… Expand
  19. gamingfanatic
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    Never playing a Dead Island game previously i was going in with a clear mind not knowing what to expect and to be quite truly honest i didn't want to put it down! The gameplay to me was just outstanding and a breath of fresh air for me. I will admit some of the story i found cliche and somewhat boring however the gameplay and the side missions make up for it in my opinion.

    The parkour    Never playing a Dead Island game previously i was going in with a clear mind not knowing what to expect and to be quite truly honest i didn't want to put it down! The gameplay to me was just outstanding and a breath of fresh air for me. I will admit some of the story i found cliche and somewhat boring however the gameplay and the side missions make up for it in my opinion.

    The parkour system i find enjoyable just jumping around from roof to roof hacking and slashing each zombie you see. i particularly enjoy the game at night trying to avoid the Volatiles and running away when you realise your weapons are useless against them. I will go back and play the original Dead Island. It's my second favourite PS4 game to date as it really sets the bar high for future games in the zombie genre. Very well done Techland!    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. NexxeR
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    I need to first point out, that i am not a Zombie gamemovie fan by far..but when it comes to dying light, you don't have to be.
    First off..the game looks amazing. I Loved the detail that has been putt in to everything. the daynight time cycle is also done perfectly. Zombies look terrifying.
    Gameplay was great...a few hickups when attempting to jump on to a ledge only to miss it until you    I need to first point out, that i am not a Zombie gamemovie fan by far..but when it comes to dying light, you don't have to be.
    First off..the game looks amazing. I Loved the detail that has been putt in to everything. the daynight time cycle is also done perfectly. Zombies look terrifying.
    Gameplay was great...a few hickups when attempting to jump on to a ledge only to miss it until you straighten you sights on it and try again. On a number of occasions i died on account of this.
    Attempting to flee andor fight at night was kind of annoying, but in a good "scared Sh*tless" kind'a way. i tried fleeing afew times, tried fighting, then just decided to play mostly in daytime.
    the Story is ok.... it keeps you going and the activities,even if sometime somewhat repetitive, still manage to keep you interested and on the edge of your seat.

    All in all, this will be the first game in a looong time that i see to the end, and possibly hold on to for any new story DLC that might come our way in the future.    … Expand
  23. CharlesFBronson
    Dec 26, 2016
    9
    If you love movies like Dawn of the dead of 28 days later you gonna love this! Only disable the coop if you'd like better atmosphere.I mean online play is still great but its more like Dead rising - just killing zombies.If you'd like ultimate experience play alone on nightmare difficulty.Its closest to reality plus you loose survival points which hurts but adds to intensity and you haveIf you love movies like Dawn of the dead of 28 days later you gonna love this! Only disable the coop if you'd like better atmosphere.I mean online play is still great but its more like Dead rising - just killing zombies.If you'd like ultimate experience play alone on nightmare difficulty.Its closest to reality plus you loose survival points which hurts but adds to intensity and you have to be more careful. Day/night circle is also longer.Playing at night is fun as well cause you got double points for everything, points for survival and escaping the night zombies to your nearest safe house is fun too.Music fits the game well and it even reminds me song or two from old zombie movies.Parkour works well for the most part and graphics are beautiful.Plus there is crafting as well so what are you still waiting for, go for it ;)… Expand
  24. Josh_Dransfield
    Oct 31, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At the time of release, I didn't really know much about the game or what incentive there would be to buy it. I ignored it, thinking it was an indie game (due to a huge lack of marketing in my area). Several months later, my next door neighbour bought the game and I had a playthrough. I was shocked by how brilliant the game was. i only played the first mission, but in that I already knew who the main characters were, as the game has an excellent way of telling the story. So I bought the game just before my birthday, and I've now played through the entire game. I will go through the story (there is one, and a pretty good one) the positives, and anything that could be improved on in the future.

    You start the game with a cutscene that explains about the crysis happening in Haraan, a small Turkish town which has been put under quarentine by the UN (best zombie apocolypse handling ever) and you are playing as a field agent used to salvage documents for your higher collective. You are Kyle Crane, an American male voiced by Roger Craig Smith (voice of Ezio from AC, Batman in Arkham Origins and the new Sonic) as you are airdropped right into the middle of the slums. You fall onto a light trap and badly injure yourself before being rescued by the runners of the Tower (your home base) and are patched up and welcomed to surprisingly open arms. Partly because you are nigh-on immune to the virus.

    You quickly meet the main group of characters: Rahim; a young and daring ambitious parkour specialist (who looks like the main character from Pyschonauts), Jade; a famous local kickboxer who is aesthetically stunning but also quite fiesty (cliched, kind of) and Brecken, the leader of the Tower (and also the guy from the trailer) who sounds and acts exctly like Jason Statham. Rahim gives you a quick parkour training where you soon impress (if you are good at the game) and are used to do shifts for the people of the tower.

    The main story is: Keep the Tower up on their Antizin intake (which isn't an actual mechanic in the game, which I wish would be) and either scavange from airdrops / buy from Rais (bad idea) and help Dr. Zere in his research to find a cure. The deals with Rais go **** up so you are forced into a Civil war of sorts with his men. As with Zere, he asks you to fight through the old disheveled parts of town to Dr. Camden, his co-worker. Not gonna spoil too much more, so you can play the game yourself.

    Pros include: There is a massive emphasis on realism and immersion. The game's amazing audio and vibe allow this with precision, especially early in the game where you are beating off zombies with nailed sticks. The zombies are graphically detailed and their AI is (mostly) well made. With the first person element, you feel like you are really Kyle Crane and you are really in a fight for survival. The protagonists are so well acted, I could see Crane's voice actor picking up awards for this year where voice acting has really not been strong. The open world is incredibly beautiful and feels more next-gen than 90% of next-gen games. The game is beautifully crafted and the art style is utterly superb, and when it turns to night, it holds this with its gritty dark tone that makes the dark something to be feared.

    The gameplay is incredible. The dynamic parkour and the environment go hand in hand in a beautiful display which feels like heaven if you've just finished playing Cod. This really helps both at day and at night, in every situation. The combat feels like a massive improvement from Dead Island is gets even better when you move further down the skill tree. It gives the gain replayability when it is this fun to bash zombie's brains in. How ironic.

    Now for the negatives. It is best said that the cliches could drive a nitpicker round the bend, especially with all of the comparisons to Far Cry. The antagonist is very flimsily portrayed, who rightly is just a Turkish Vaas knock-off. Turkey are 'good' on their knock-offs. Also, the AI can be laughable at times, mainly with Rais's men and grounded zombies, especially with the voice queues. Unfair to say, they weren't given that good a script. Said script which makes half of the characters in the game unlikable. The character models on most NPCs are the same and are similar to that of the Marines in Halo: CE. It doesn't help when most character have the same body language besides the ones that have had effort given to them. And finally, the online. It may be good in co-op, but Be the Zombie is pretty damned broken. Just stick to the main game.

    I played this game almost fully on my own, so my experiences are from playing alone. My experience: the game is brilliant. This is possibly the best zombie game ever in terms of immersion and playability. I love this game, it is some of the most fun I've had in a single player game. One problem though: When you run out of missions, it gets boring quickly. Very quickly. I give this game a 9/10 on the fact that it plays so damn well.    … Expand
  25. roaldkaspers
    Aug 2, 2016
    9
    Dying Light was alot better then it got given credit for. Dying Light managed to blow me away visually, every inch of this game looks amazing and detailed. I finished the campaign yesterday and I was a little dissappointed, it just didn't wow me, the game is well paced and plays really smooth. Some of the side missions are a little boring and repetitive though. Dying Lights parkour is whatDying Light was alot better then it got given credit for. Dying Light managed to blow me away visually, every inch of this game looks amazing and detailed. I finished the campaign yesterday and I was a little dissappointed, it just didn't wow me, the game is well paced and plays really smooth. Some of the side missions are a little boring and repetitive though. Dying Lights parkour is what really separates it from other games, the parkour is hard at the start but the more you play, the better you get. Overall, Dying Light is a smooth and detailed game with a few downsides storywise, if you haven't picked Dying Light up yet, DO IT!… Expand
  26. ColeSoderstrom
    Nov 28, 2015
    9
    Dying light on the ps4 is a very fun game. It's a amazing open world zombie action game. If you like zombies buy this game right now! The story and characters are cliched but you will not care one bit because you will be having to much fun. There have also been no bugs as I played. The graphics are amazing thanks to the ps4 and it works very well on the ps4.
  27. efjot1402
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    At first, this game wasn't really interesting for me. But when I saw some YT videos and I bought DL and I wasn't really disappointed.
    + map
    + parkour
    + combat
    + crafting
    + plot
    + graphics

    - too hard at star
  28. MasterRiley
    Feb 14, 2017
    9
    Dying Light is a really awesome open world zombie game with great graphics, gameplay (thanks to the parkour and fun open world), and has lots of replay value. Where it falls a bit short is in the story and voice acting, but it is definitely still worth your time if you enjoy zombie games.
  29. destinyfan1
    Jan 21, 2017
    9
    best zombie game ever
    positive

    + amazing graphics ,realistic faces
    + sweet parcour
    +combat
    + trolling with the zombies is also fun
    +good survival elements
    negative
    - hard in the beginning 'like what the **** i have to do with that'
    keep pushing and you find the best zombie game ever
  30. OldSchoolGame
    Dec 3, 2016
    9
    Finally a game that reminds me of when the first PS1 came out. It reminds me of the first Tomb Raiders and Resident Evil's. I remember it took me months to beat those old games - that was challenging; then learning to beat the same game in under record times "ergo: under two hours" that was so fun and challenging. This game is won't be beaten in a few hours the first round, unlike theFinally a game that reminds me of when the first PS1 came out. It reminds me of the first Tomb Raiders and Resident Evil's. I remember it took me months to beat those old games - that was challenging; then learning to beat the same game in under record times "ergo: under two hours" that was so fun and challenging. This game is won't be beaten in a few hours the first round, unlike the games I have been playing recently. It's one of the first games we purchased on our new ps4 pro, and it's fun. Reminds me of when I was a teen and how the games "used" to be.… Expand
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#11 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#34 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
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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