Dead Island 2

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 341 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 236 out of 341
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 341
  3. Negative: 52 out of 341
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  1. Redman_07
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    I always rate things what they want to be.
    What does that game want to be?
    A fun zombie slayer action game with stupid jokes and great atmo. does it deliver? absolutly! technically a perfectly fine game, barely any bugs or probelms, even in co-op, working great. graphics are beautiful. gameplay is super fun, is engaging and gives many different skills, weapons, mechanics and wiht the    I always rate things what they want to be.
    What does that game want to be?
    A fun zombie slayer action game with stupid jokes and great atmo.
    does it deliver? absolutly! technically a perfectly fine game, barely any bugs or probelms, even in co-op, working great.
    graphics are beautiful.
    gameplay is super fun, is engaging and gives many different skills, weapons, mechanics and wiht the slayer cards and stuff you can suit your prefered playstyle.
    There is literally nothing to complain about. There are a LOT of weapons, mods and everything....world is fun to explore and does not need to be "open world", better interesting and fun than plain and empty.

    Only downside is the wokeness touch. overall i can highly recommend it    … Expand
  2. Thegamesup
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    العبه جميله......................................................ز...............
  3. Carecaboyjoni
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    Gráficos muito bons,bastante conteúdo é muita diversão é gameplay boa, recomendo
  4. Atwologa
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    I can't understand the negative reviews that say the game is, "repetitive and boring as well as riddled with bugs." I see this in ALOT of game reviews. It's almost like saying having to drink water over and over every day makes my whole life suck. It doesn't make any sense. The game is a blast to play and I don't ever get the feeling of unsatisfaction. I mean if you think about itI can't understand the negative reviews that say the game is, "repetitive and boring as well as riddled with bugs." I see this in ALOT of game reviews. It's almost like saying having to drink water over and over every day makes my whole life suck. It doesn't make any sense. The game is a blast to play and I don't ever get the feeling of unsatisfaction. I mean if you think about it with repetitive and boring logic guiding your enjoyment any game that uses a hand gun would fit into this category. Well seen it boring, dumb. Hmmm you have to swing the pipe like a bat, seen it, boring and dumb. I also see people complaining that you can't drive any of the cars. I'm left wondering, walking around town how many cars are unlocked with the keys in them waiting to be driven anyway? Not to mention 80% of them are visibly broken down. All the while people are stuck on repetitive and boring completely overlooking how much fun it was to bash in said former car owners head with a metal pipe or cut it clean off with a machete. Another thing I see mentioned is that the quests are generic, well then. Fetch, kill, talk to. Are these people wanting quests where you have to perform heart surgery, then Lasix, followed up by completely overhauling and rebuilding a 1930's pickup truck? It's a zombie killing game...you kill zombies. It looks gorgeous, destroying zombies is heavy and satisfying, and its not so overly complicated that everything you do invalidates the main premise. The game doesn't take itself to seriously, maybe nobody else should either, because it's a blast to play! Oh and on the topic of bugs... people must spend the energy needed to enjoy the game looking for them. I've been playing quite a while and haven't noticed any. But then again I didn't spend money on this game only to focus on revealing every single minute thing that could ever possibly happen to me in the realm of bugs. I'll admit there are games out there that are buggy but when you are 5 of 100 reviews that has such game breaking bugs that it turns the game into literal "garbage" it makes me wonder which variable is indeed glitching out. Not to mention these bugs are so prolific that people don't even bother to tell you what they are...maybe, just maybe, it's because, wait for it...there arent...any?… Expand
  5. HonestReviews66
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    I thought this was a blast! 'Hell-A' is depicted in a brilliantly dark and cynical light. The graphics are gorgeous, the musical score is great. Yes the gameplay loop is somewhat monotonous, but what is does, it does very well. Slaying zombies has never felt better, with the weapons feeling weighty and satisfying. The guns could do with a little more kick to them, and maybe someI thought this was a blast! 'Hell-A' is depicted in a brilliantly dark and cynical light. The graphics are gorgeous, the musical score is great. Yes the gameplay loop is somewhat monotonous, but what is does, it does very well. Slaying zombies has never felt better, with the weapons feeling weighty and satisfying. The guns could do with a little more kick to them, and maybe some aim-assistance, though. The progression system is simple but sufficient, allowing you to focus on what really matters. You can easily stick to the main story, or venture out and complete optional side missions. Everything is nicely balanced. There are six characters to choose from and each one has their own entire dialogue recorded. Skills cards allow you to customise your approach. There are a couple of annoyances, such as med-kits not replenishing when you die and restart a check-point. Enemy variety is good, and the environment provides different ways to use elemental damage to your advantage, providing a tactical and strategic component to an otherwise straightforward, brutal gore-fest. I understand that this may not 're-invent the wheel,' but I personally feel it's almost perfect in what it does, and deserves extra credit given the development hell it's been through, having changed studios during production so many times. This game could have easily not existed. But I'm so glad it does. An absolute treat. Must play.… Expand
  6. Maffin9987
    Jul 3, 2023
    8
    Sieht sehr geil aus hatte viel Spaß beim verstümmeln, die Story ist zwar nicht überragend aber 30 Stunden hab man auf jeden Fall Spaß
  7. ColeAnderson
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    Dead Island 2 despite the development issues satisfies the zombie itch effectively. A very self aware game that doesn't try to be anything its not. Very fun time especially with friends.
  8. waddon1
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    An unexpectedly fun game. When I played Dead Island 2 I was not expecting to have as much fun as I did. I played Dambuster's previous game Homefront The Revolution and it was one of the worst games I have ever played. This on the other hand, is one of the most polished and fun zombie games around. I felt burned after playing Dying Light 2 which did not live up to the original. Whereas DeadAn unexpectedly fun game. When I played Dead Island 2 I was not expecting to have as much fun as I did. I played Dambuster's previous game Homefront The Revolution and it was one of the worst games I have ever played. This on the other hand, is one of the most polished and fun zombie games around. I felt burned after playing Dying Light 2 which did not live up to the original. Whereas Dead Island 2 far surpasses the others in the series. Overall I fully recommend it to anyone looking for a fun zombie game with a decent story, also very fun alone or with friends. My personal GOTY so far.… Expand
  9. JackieBladeOffi
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    So, finally, it's here and it's a great game even more. I did a pre-order and didn't regret it cause game trailers and flow are self-explanatory. I enjoy it so much that I can lose time playing it. It definitely green light wherever your options are.
  10. kabatin127
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    Esto no es un juego de 10, más bien de 11, puede que a algunas personas les parezca malo debido a que no están tan acostumbrados a este tipo de juegos pero, el juego no se trata de verse serio y con una historia envolvente, si no que se enfoca en que el gameplay sea increíblemente brutal, creeme, a mí no me molesta matar mi R2 cuando se trata de este juego, brutal, excelentes gráficos, yEsto no es un juego de 10, más bien de 11, puede que a algunas personas les parezca malo debido a que no están tan acostumbrados a este tipo de juegos pero, el juego no se trata de verse serio y con una historia envolvente, si no que se enfoca en que el gameplay sea increíblemente brutal, creeme, a mí no me molesta matar mi R2 cuando se trata de este juego, brutal, excelentes gráficos, y demasiado, en serio, demasiado divertido con amigos, en este caso, DEAD ISLAND 2 ESTA RECOMENDADO AL 100%… Expand
  11. CarloMoretti
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    Great Story with an open ending but nice gore effects. Love it! Salute to the developers who did a great job, running the game smooth on the console!
  12. MedNow
    Jun 4, 2023
    8
    This game is a solid 8 for me. Its just plain fun. No complicaties mechanics, simple story and fun gameplay and satire. After a long days work this is the perfect game to relax and relieve some stress. Its not a masterpiece, just a fun, good game
  13. Dan_e_Van_jogam
    Jun 2, 2023
    9
    ✅DEAD ISLAND 2 FOI ANUCIADO EM 2014
    ➡️Depois de quase uma década, Dead Island retorna com uma sequência que parece surpreendentemente ilesa por sua longa permanência no inferno do desenvolvimento.
    ➡️poucos jogos mudaram de mãos de desenvolvimento como Dead Island 2. A sequência do RPG de zumbis slasher de 2011, dos criadores de Dying Light, deveria ter sido lançada há oito anos e ser    ✅DEAD ISLAND 2 FOI ANUCIADO EM 2014
    ➡️Depois de quase uma década, Dead Island retorna com uma sequência que parece surpreendentemente ilesa por sua longa permanência no inferno do desenvolvimento.

    ➡️poucos jogos mudaram de mãos de desenvolvimento como Dead Island 2. A sequência do RPG de zumbis slasher de 2011, dos criadores de Dying Light, deveria ter sido lançada há oito anos e ser desenvolvida por Yager, apenas para serem descartados e substituídos pela Sumo Digital em 2016. Depois de anos sem nada, a Dambuster Studios assumiu em 2019, em um ponto em que todo o ímpeto para uma sequência caiu para um pulso mortal.

    ✅CAMPANHA
    ➡️para aqueles familiarizados com o original, Dead Island 2 não faz nada particularmente inventivo ou surpreendente, mas se inclina de maneira inteligente para seu extremo absurdo. Ocorrendo em locais em Los Angeles, incluindo recriações de Beverly Hills e Venice Beach, você escolhe um dos seis 'slayers' para jogar, cada um com diferentes estatísticas básicas e vantagens para enfrentar o surto de zumbis - variando do dublê de Hollywood Jacob ao bombeiro a stripper Ryan e a paralímpica Amy.

    ➡️seja quem for que você escolher, a campanha é a mesma, exceto pelo diálogo único de personagem, o que faz com que as interações com personagens não-jogadores pareçam desconexas às vezes, a fim de acomodar todas as seis personalidades. Independentemente disso, a bobagem intensificada do filme B ajuda a fazer com que qualquer escrita desajeitada se misture ao tom geral, onde as sequências saltam entre chutar zumbis em piscinas ácidas e executar mortes específicas para estrelas da mídia social obcecadas por vírus. A história da campanha não chega ser algo tão empolgante, mas, é bem interessante. As missões secundárias são extremamente divertidas, então vale muito a pena explorar bastante para que possamos ganhar mais XP, armas novas e plantas para que possamos modificas as armas.

    ✅JOGABILIDADE / RPG E AÇÃO
    ➡️ Gostei muito da jogabilidade pois, me fez lembrar bastante do estilo do “Dying Light” misturado com “Dead Rising”. Outro ponto que gostei muito foi o elemento RPG, sim dentro game tem elemento dano de eletricidade, água, fogo e ácido e outros tipo de dano de armas. Também chamou bastante atenção mapa do game é gigantesco. Muito bom para que quem gosta muito de ficar explorando, coletando itens e armas. Embora Dead Island 2 não seja um verdadeiro jogo de mundo aberto, cada área principal é uma zona enorme que os jogadores podem explorar livremente, repleta de locais opcionais para saquear, missões secundárias para concluir e muito mais.
    Outro ponto interessante é que o jogo traz uma “categoria” de zumbis.

    continuação nosso review segue o link nosso site blogger
    https://danevanjogam.blogspot.com/2023/04/gostariamos-de-agradecer-deep-silver.html    … Expand
  14. Jt0429
    May 23, 2023
    8
    Good-
    Strikes a solid balance between being guided and open-ended; Combat always remains fun; Wide variety of weapons to use, most of which feel great; Environmental interactivity and elemental combat further spice up the gameplay; Impressive variety in design and visual style across several locations.
    Bad- The story is nothing to write home about; Annoyingly written characters.    Good-
    Strikes a solid balance between being guided and open-ended; Combat always remains fun; Wide variety of weapons to use, most of which feel great; Environmental interactivity and elemental combat further spice up the gameplay; Impressive variety in design and visual style across several locations.

    Bad-
    The story is nothing to write home about; Annoyingly written characters.

    Thoughts-
    Whether or not Dead Island 2 is a game that justifies the long wait leading up to its release is a difficult question to answer, not least because of just how long that wait has been- but maybe it’s ridiculous to even expect the game to live up to nearly a decade’s worth of anticipation. Here’s what I can say though- it’s an easy game to recommend. It may not necessarily offer anything we haven’t seen several times before in similar releases, but what it does offer is well-made and a hell of a lot of fun. From the buckets of gore to the hack-and-slash combat to how well it brings a zombie-riddled LA to life in its own fun way, there’s a lot to like about Dead Island 2.    … Expand
  15. Bulbotrax
    May 18, 2023
    9
    i really enjoyed to play this game. It was in devellopment hell for so long, i was afraid to deal with another duke nukem failure, but it's clearly not the case. Too bad there is no vehicles like in the first game.
  16. JasonTheHunter
    May 18, 2023
    9
    I been wait for this and I love it but I just don't like the name Fury and it not why I give it a 9 out of 10 it one of the quests was Glitch I was on. but overall it a great game?
  17. Tomas95
    May 18, 2023
    10
    This game ist the best zombie Game Ever and my Favorit of the game of the year 2023
  18. Gorgoton
    May 17, 2023
    9
    Dead Island 2 is a very funny and satisfying game. It has a slow start but once you get more and more abilities and powerful weapons, it gets really good! It is the kind of game you don't really care about the story and you're just goofing around slaying zombies in an absolute blood bath. The gore system is awesome. I think it is kind of refreshing to have a brighter zombie game in a seaDead Island 2 is a very funny and satisfying game. It has a slow start but once you get more and more abilities and powerful weapons, it gets really good! It is the kind of game you don't really care about the story and you're just goofing around slaying zombies in an absolute blood bath. The gore system is awesome. I think it is kind of refreshing to have a brighter zombie game in a sea of dark zombie games like Dying Light 2 and The Last of Us. It's pure fun, try it!… Expand
  19. dams_hyuga
    May 15, 2023
    8
    Vraiment cool c'est un bon jeu que je recommande mais je trouve qu'il manque des choses comme un mode online en plus du coop également un monde 100% ouvert ainsi que améliorer le scénario je le trouve trop classique sinon le jeu et vraiment cool
  20. AForwood
    May 14, 2023
    8
    So far so good. Much better than dying light 2. This game is actually worth the time and money.
  21. Sugination36
    May 11, 2023
    8
    It is a fun, polished game. It is way too short of a campaign. I am assuming there will be a lot of DLC because it just ends abruptly which would not be a problem if the game didn't cost $70. The graphics of the game are amazing. It looks soooo good. Its bright, fun, and upbeat which is ironic considering its a zombie apocalypse taking place in Los Angeles. Overall a very fun game withIt is a fun, polished game. It is way too short of a campaign. I am assuming there will be a lot of DLC because it just ends abruptly which would not be a problem if the game didn't cost $70. The graphics of the game are amazing. It looks soooo good. Its bright, fun, and upbeat which is ironic considering its a zombie apocalypse taking place in Los Angeles. Overall a very fun game with great mechanics and graphics, but suffers from a miserably short campaign.… Expand
  22. MetaViljo
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Super well made zombie game, fun to play everyway. Thunderous audio and look incredible on qd oled very sharp and detailed.
  23. Mrfafa
    May 9, 2023
    10
    10/10
  24. Redeyeee
    May 9, 2023
    8
    Even though DI2 had a very rocky development and doesn't offer anything really groundbreaking or anything other games hasn't already done but that's what makes this so goddam good. They have understood what makes OG dead islands good, they understood why its still one of the best zombie games in history. It's simple, it's fun it's just dead island. Although I would of had far moreEven though DI2 had a very rocky development and doesn't offer anything really groundbreaking or anything other games hasn't already done but that's what makes this so goddam good. They have understood what makes OG dead islands good, they understood why its still one of the best zombie games in history. It's simple, it's fun it's just dead island. Although I would of had far more enjoyment if it was truly open world but I suppose this really is a 10 year old game that is designed to run on 10 year old hardware and it does it rather well.… Expand
  25. Badger2012
    May 8, 2023
    8
    I've played every zombie game since Resident Evil 1 and if you enjoyed the previous Dead Island games your are going to love this. I am 25 hours into the game and have enjoyed every minute of it. There are some faults but in my opinion they are minor. The combat is extremely fluid and the skill cards really do add an extra dimension to how you can play characters and what suits your playI've played every zombie game since Resident Evil 1 and if you enjoyed the previous Dead Island games your are going to love this. I am 25 hours into the game and have enjoyed every minute of it. There are some faults but in my opinion they are minor. The combat is extremely fluid and the skill cards really do add an extra dimension to how you can play characters and what suits your play style. The story, humour and character actors are absolutely brilliant. This game looks really gorgeous too. Much better that Dying Light 2. The reason I am giving it an 8 currently is because zombies sometimes respawn behind you after you killed one and moved away, this looks stupid and is immersion breaking for me and the multi player works fine but needs some work. I'm sure that the developers will improve things via patches as time goes on. I wasn't sure about buying this after some of the reviews but I am glad that I did. I bought these season pass separately today because I really like this game and will continue to play it.… Expand
  26. JeffereyDahmer
    May 7, 2023
    9
    A new normal we have found ourselves in for gaming is that we usually are on the receiving end of unfinished products. Fortunately, Dead Island 2 was crafted with care from dambuster studios which is a major surprise when peeping their previous track record, yet they blew it out of the water with this game. It's just zombie slaying fun, a story mode is there of course but the real heart ofA new normal we have found ourselves in for gaming is that we usually are on the receiving end of unfinished products. Fortunately, Dead Island 2 was crafted with care from dambuster studios which is a major surprise when peeping their previous track record, yet they blew it out of the water with this game. It's just zombie slaying fun, a story mode is there of course but the real heart of the game is in just chilling back and enjoying with friends or while playing solo. It has amazing visuals, and the core gameplay is satisfying, the gunplay could use work and some other areas as well. On the other hand, it is great to be back in the world of Dead Island and I hope to see more come out from this studio.… Expand
  27. FearLessWolf05
    May 6, 2023
    8
    All this game is about , is killing and while you're doing it you can do it in very dıfferent ways and It is still pure fun so you probably won't get bored. Well in my gameplay there wasn't a lot of bugs or glitches not even a few actually except one but Idk about the Other players so I'm more than happy about it. About the story , I believe that the Idea is really old for 2023. If we wereAll this game is about , is killing and while you're doing it you can do it in very dıfferent ways and It is still pure fun so you probably won't get bored. Well in my gameplay there wasn't a lot of bugs or glitches not even a few actually except one but Idk about the Other players so I'm more than happy about it. About the story , I believe that the Idea is really old for 2023. If we were still in 2013, the story would have been acceptable. Other than that this game is so straight , pretty straight. A zombie slayer game with different ways but Its pure fun so I was not bored during the gameplay , plus the main story isn't that long so even before you get bored the story probably will end.(Its not satisfying for a game like this) Other than that there is not much to talk about Crafting , skill tree's , modifiable weapons, etc(pretty much everything that kind of game includes) but of course there are some new stuff and upper version of the thing we've seen before. I think this game disappointed everyone a little bit especially when it comes to story but yet It is so fun to play definitely more than playable. So If you're looking for a good few hours to waste in your free time you should definitely play this game.… Expand
  28. EducatedReviews
    May 6, 2023
    9
    To put it simply, Dead Island 2 delivers a fun and mostly polished zombie-slaying experience. Most people who have heard of this title are aware of its infamous development cycle. I am happy to report that this game shattered all my expectations by keeping what worked in Dead Island (2011) and Dead Island: Riptide (2013), while also making some much needed changes and focusing on the funTo put it simply, Dead Island 2 delivers a fun and mostly polished zombie-slaying experience. Most people who have heard of this title are aware of its infamous development cycle. I am happy to report that this game shattered all my expectations by keeping what worked in Dead Island (2011) and Dead Island: Riptide (2013), while also making some much needed changes and focusing on the fun factor. The “slayer” I chose for my first playthrough is Jacob. Dead Island 2 is shorter than its predecessors, dropping the mostly serious tone of the originals for a more lighthearted approach, trading the few large open world maps for several smaller zones, and exchanging skill trees for an interchangeable skill card system. While some may not consider this title “groundbreaking,” all of the attention to detail, enemy and location variety, and quality of life updates make for a big difference and create a very engaging and replayable experience.

    Visually, this game is stunning. The “Flesh” system displays clear levels of zombie skin, muscle, organs, and bone—mirroring the new necromorph damage system seen in this year’s Dead Space remake. The game’s many environments, such as Beverly Hills and Venice Beach, manage to beautifully capture that “postcard aesthetic,” similar to that of Yara in 2021’s Far Cry 6. There is also plenty of environmental storytelling to be found throughout the game.

    Regarding performance, I have encountered very few bugs—with the most notable being the glitched “Max Headroom” (reach max level) trophy, and some lag when playing co-op with a friend. There were also some occasions where distant enemies would disappear from a zone if I was outside of combat and looked away from them for a brief moment, and a few instances where weapons would regress to their previous level after being matched to my character level and placed in the storage locker. I have faced no crashes during the entirety of my playthrough and endgame roaming up to the point of this review (over 50 hours of playtime).

    While the story and character work may not be the most iconic or original, what is present here is solid and moves at a good pace. I enjoyed what played out in the narrative, though this is a title where the gameplay will likely be the prime focus to many interested players. Without spoiling the development of the plot, the game does attempt to do something interesting in its last act, establishing material for the upcoming story expansions.

    Combat and weapon customization is mostly in line with the previous two titles: a primarily melee weapon-focused game with some firearms and throwable weapons. This title does support PlayStation 5 controller functionality, most prominently when using firearms. Weapon customization has been changed to give weapons more effective performance in the form of weapon mods and perks. Several named unique weapons are also earned throughout the game. These weapons cannot be broken down or sold, preventing any mistakes that could involve losing these precious items. Unfortunately, both the character and storage locker inventories are very limited and cannot make enough room for all six slayers to possess all named weapons, as the locker is shared. I do not know if this is an oversight, or if there are plans to expand the storage locker in the future through updates, but as it stands, there is almost no room for any other weapons unless players stick to a single slayer or avoid quests that reward unique drops.

    I found the new skill card system to be a welcomed change from the original skill trees. Although it may not be the most complex skill system, there are plenty of ways to make fun builds with the slayers, including later builds that trade recovery options for more damage-dealing capabilities.

    Almost every zombie type from the previous titles return in some form (with one notable exception), either faithfully added in with some new tricks, or present in a way that preserves the essence of that enemy type, while changing it to fit this new infection. The “common” zombies have been given more attention and several variants, adding to the pressure of combat in a meaningful way alongside the threatening “apex” zombies. While the combat is not as heavily layered or skill based as Doom Eternal (2020), there were countless times where I faced combat encounters that felt reminiscent of that title’s combat scenarios, from early game to endgame, thanks to this new variety of enemies, strengths, and resistances.

    Overall, I was surprised to find myself enjoying this title as much as I did. This surprise is not the result of the game finally delivering a playable experience after such a troubled development history, but rather because it more than justifies its existence with all of the fun combat and location variety and impactful innovations I listed above. This is a title I will be coming back to, and one I definitely recommend.    … Expand
  29. wE1xUqU
    May 5, 2023
    9
    Who said that the feeling of blow is bad?? In many ways, it transcends the dyinglight2.
  30. Nicolas34080
    May 4, 2023
    10
    POINT POSITIF : gameplay violent énerver bien à l'ancienne , les mission son cool , graphiquement j'ai étais surpris un jeu digne des next gen , les petites touches d'humour qui ne sont pas lourd et plutôt drole contrairement a certains jeux... , les differente zone trés bien representer qui ne se ressemble pas cool a explorer POINT NÉGATIF : L'histoire principale trop courte ont pourraitPOINT POSITIF : gameplay violent énerver bien à l'ancienne , les mission son cool , graphiquement j'ai étais surpris un jeu digne des next gen , les petites touches d'humour qui ne sont pas lourd et plutôt drole contrairement a certains jeux... , les differente zone trés bien representer qui ne se ressemble pas cool a explorer POINT NÉGATIF : L'histoire principale trop courte ont pourrait la faire en 1 jour limite mission secondaire parfois similaire redondant certaine son cool mais il y en a trop peu… Expand
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Metascore
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 87 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 87
  3. Negative: 1 out of 87
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    80
    Many will argue that there aren't enough enemy types, or that the weapon upgrades that underpin it all seem as if they came out of a decades-old game. And they'd be right. This is a game that follows a simple template. But it does so in a confessed way, and in the end the authors didn't promise anything beyond mindless and fun zombie slaughter. [Issue#327]
  2. PLAY
    Sep 16, 2023
    50
    Neat zombie bashing mechanics are woefully under-served as it loses its way more with each hour, making the shiny hyper-violence yawnworthy by the end. [Issue#27, p.68]
  3. Pocket-lint
    Jun 23, 2023
    80
    We've had a pretty great time messing up some zombies in Hell-A. Dead Island 2 doesn't shoot for the stars, and therefore ends up neither overpromising nor under-delivering, so if you liked the first game you're pretty certain to have a fun time here.
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