Dead Island 2

 PlayStation 5
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 341 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 236 out of 341
  2. Mixed: 53 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
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  3. Nanashi95
    Aug 30, 2023
    7
    The game really is a mixed bag. It has its amazing sides, but also its awful sides.
    The best thing about this game is the gameplay in itself - especially the combat. Due to this new violent gore system, the combat is incredibly satisfying to play.
    But at the same time, the game feels like a step backwards from the first game, because e.g. due to the smaller areas or the lack of driveable    The game really is a mixed bag. It has its amazing sides, but also its awful sides.
    The best thing about this game is the gameplay in itself - especially the combat. Due to this new violent gore system, the combat is incredibly satisfying to play.
    But at the same time, the game feels like a step backwards from the first game, because e.g. due to the smaller areas or the lack of driveable vehicles.
    Also some of the side quests were dreadful.
    But if you want something brainless, violent entertainment for some couple of hourse, you can't go wrong.    … Expand
  4. Ghoster
    Aug 29, 2023
    5
    What happened with this franchise? I loved Dead Island and Riptide, but this installment is very bad and disappointing after that many years of waiting. Combat is pretty decent, but whole atmosphere and missions are like 5 year old created it. Try it on big sale to smash some zombies, but don't expect much from this. Better play old Dead Islands and have fun!
  5. marick333
    Aug 24, 2023
    7
    Not a good story, great gameplay, but something doesn't end well. I don't like when characters talk; lips are... from the 2003 game. In LA, you can find a maximum of 10 zombies in 10 meters and more. Gameplay and gameplay are fine.
  6. Carecaboyjoni
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    Gráficos muito bons,bastante conteúdo é muita diversão é gameplay boa, recomendo
  7. 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
  8. nielsdr
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Really fun, well made game, with clearly a lot of love put into it. Runs great, no bugs for me after 20h so far. Piece of art. Will play-through again.
  9. 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
  10. Nyanko1234
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    Good graphics, interesting storyline but for some reason, I get motion sick everytime playing this game. Changed camera speed but still can`t continue to play more than an hour per day. Other than that, its a great game, fun killing zombies for new loots.
  11. 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
  12. eric-g
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    good game, a little bit repetitive, and boring after a while. technicaly very strong and nice but something is missing to make it greater
  13. 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.
  14. BradMorgan
    Jun 22, 2023
    3
    Slash, slash, slash, block. Slash, slash, slash, block. Slash, slash, slash, block. Slash, slash, slash, block.

    Altough the game has great interior designs and a great atmosphere. The gameplay mechanics/loop, characters and story are too simple to be fun.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. MaccMosley
    May 24, 2023
    6
    This game looks amazing and that's about all it really has going for it. They should've made it free to play cause it's not worth $70. I should've listened to the reviews and my gut before I wasted my money on this game,its the same thing over and over and over,even the voice acting is horrible. All you do is clear zombies and walk around,the gore is pretty Cool but other than that thisThis game looks amazing and that's about all it really has going for it. They should've made it free to play cause it's not worth $70. I should've listened to the reviews and my gut before I wasted my money on this game,its the same thing over and over and over,even the voice acting is horrible. All you do is clear zombies and walk around,the gore is pretty Cool but other than that this games an absolute mess,I can't tell you how many times you'll see the exact same Zombies and do the exact same type missions,theu could've at least made it open world and made the "CO-OP" worth a crap. What a waste of money,don't buy this game new,wait 6 months and if you still wanna play it buy it used,trust me,you'll be sorry if u spend $78 on this game,I know Iam.… Expand
  22. JrDouble
    May 23, 2023
    5
    A bad zombie game overall. Graphics, story, and combat are all weak. Not as good as Dying Light, but A LOT better than Dying Light 2. Worth playing if you just want to smash zombies and waste your time.
  23. 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
  24. Vadimhr
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Full of bugs. The game does not have the zombie apocalypsis atmosphere. Really do not understand the people who likes this. It turns out there is nothing to play on ps5. The tetris has the highest rating on metacritics. No comments.
  25. 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.
  26. 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?
  27. Tomas95
    May 18, 2023
    10
    This game ist the best zombie Game Ever and my Favorit of the game of the year 2023
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. AForwood
    May 14, 2023
    8
    So far so good. Much better than dying light 2. This game is actually worth the time and money.
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. Mrfafa
    May 9, 2023
    10
    10/10
  34. 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
  35. realhamidreza
    May 9, 2023
    4
    Eight years of waiting and seventy dollars for nothing. The story of the game is very ordinary and the killing of zombies becomes boring after a few minutes. The only positive point of the game is the top graphics.
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. wE1xUqU
    May 5, 2023
    9
    Who said that the feeling of blow is bad?? In many ways, it transcends the dyinglight2.
  41. Dolan58
    May 4, 2023
    5
    This game is fun, but only up to a point. Quests and combat become boring and repetitive. The absence of analog attacks is really disappointing too because it was a feature that really made Dead Island 1 stand out.
    Quests are usually "fetch this" or "go find this person who hasn't been seen in a while." You go to a location, a horde shows up and you leave.
    Despite a decent number of    This game is fun, but only up to a point. Quests and combat become boring and repetitive. The absence of analog attacks is really disappointing too because it was a feature that really made Dead Island 1 stand out.
    Quests are usually "fetch this" or "go find this person who hasn't been seen in a while." You go to a location, a horde shows up and you leave.
    Despite a decent number of ability cards collected as you progress, I figured out my play style early on in the game and didn't see any advantage to changing it later on.
    Visually its a very nice looking game but I would recommend waiting for it to go on sale, especially if you don't have any interest to play it co-op.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. Brenod
    May 3, 2023
    6
    Fun zombie game which does not live up to its predecessors. Story is uneventful, it feels like the writers knew the bad story they were writing and doubled down on making it cringeworthy. The combat is amazing, the gore system is fun to play around with. Hacking and slashing at zombies until they have been reduced to beef mince is awesome.

    The general layout of quests was repetitive.    Fun zombie game which does not live up to its predecessors. Story is uneventful, it feels like the writers knew the bad story they were writing and doubled down on making it cringeworthy. The combat is amazing, the gore system is fun to play around with. Hacking and slashing at zombies until they have been reduced to beef mince is awesome.

    The general layout of quests was repetitive. You go to a location and fight through waves of zombies while waiting for a gate to close, or just because the game wants you to fight through a wave. The lost weapons quests all require you to follow a paper trail until you can unlock an object which holds a weapon.

    The characters all play the same, this was sad to see. The previous two entries in the franchise had a unique skill set for each character. This gave the games good replay value and made it worth playing with every character.

    In dead island 2, each character has the same skill cards to build out their play style. There is only minor variances between each character. For example, Dani had a card that only she and Jaycob could equip.    … Expand
  44. KongTeddy
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Dead Island 2 is what i wanted and expected, not perfect but its a great fun game
  45. Jokerkiller2000
    May 3, 2023
    10
    dead island 2 ist ein Hoch Qualitatives Action zombie Blockbuster spiel was in 4k 60fps flüssig bug frei louft was nicht standart ist in jahr 2023 ich liebe es einfach
  46. Redford234
    May 2, 2023
    1
    Overall, di 2 fails to live up to the hype and is a prime example of style over substance. It is a shallow and uninspired experience ....
    Save yourself the disappointment and invest your time and money elsewhere.
  47. JacoBee93
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Best slasher in years. Head and shoulders above many top tier games in terms of fun
  48. GamoPedia
    May 2, 2023
    9
    With Improved graphics and great gameplay mechanics and experience this is the best zombie game definitely in my top 10 list. #PS5
  49. Tomasz_PL
    May 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bardzo dobra gra dobrze zrobiona polecam bardzo wydawca gry udowodnił że idzie zrobić dobra grę beż błędów itp… Expand
  50. adrianuzumaki
    May 2, 2023
    7
    Fun game too bad story is bad and characters dumb. It's fun for a while and thats it.
  51. FreeRunner29
    May 2, 2023
    9
    The gore is awesome but, the physics feel floaty at times. Regardless of that it's a bloody good time and a fun game to play. It's polished and just plain enjoyable. I usually skip the cutscenes and go straight to hack and slashing because at the end of the day, that's all I really wanted. I upped the rating one point because this generation has been full of unfinished, unplayable games.The gore is awesome but, the physics feel floaty at times. Regardless of that it's a bloody good time and a fun game to play. It's polished and just plain enjoyable. I usually skip the cutscenes and go straight to hack and slashing because at the end of the day, that's all I really wanted. I upped the rating one point because this generation has been full of unfinished, unplayable games. Kudos to the devs for finally finishing this project!… Expand
  52. ZachFR1
    May 2, 2023
    10
    It's a great zombie slaying game. I love it, good character design. Not enough words
  53. Gamm0n
    May 2, 2023
    5
    Return to the old formula of bash heads and run. Don't get me wrong it's a great game, looks and plays great but 10 hours in I just stopped playing and am finding it hard to load back up.
  54. KlassicSubZero
    May 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After over 10 years, Dead Island 2 is back & better than ever. It's so awesome that you want to continue to play for hours. The creatures did an amazing job with the story plot, characters & graphics. Hope there is a Dead Island 3 cause I will be buying it right away. Great job guy!!!… Expand
  55. nSpire
    May 1, 2023
    8
    Good solid effort that’s a lot of fun to play, looks stunning and worth the dosh.
  56. jlake90
    May 1, 2023
    9
    I'm a few hours in and so far I'm really enjoying it. The environments are absolutely gorgeous and it runs buttery smooth at 60 fps on PS5. Initially I bought it for PC but couldn't get the controls working so I'm glad I refunded it and got it for PS5. My advice starting out is this: adjust the camera sensitivity to your liking (the default is too slow imo) and play as Carla. Her dialogueI'm a few hours in and so far I'm really enjoying it. The environments are absolutely gorgeous and it runs buttery smooth at 60 fps on PS5. Initially I bought it for PC but couldn't get the controls working so I'm glad I refunded it and got it for PS5. My advice starting out is this: adjust the camera sensitivity to your liking (the default is too slow imo) and play as Carla. Her dialogue can be hilarious and she has been the only one to make me laugh. You can tell her voice actress had fun with her lines, whereas the other ones seemed kind of dry to me. I definitely recommend the game and like I said earlier, the environments really are stunning to look at. This is from someone who never played the first game or riptide but still really enjoys Dead island 2… Expand
  57. DreadX
    May 1, 2023
    10
    I have had nothing but an amazing time in Dead island. The excitement I get from a classic feeling zombie killing game it like no other.
  58. Endymion_Var
    May 1, 2023
    8
    Esta muy entretenido y le veo un buen nivel grafico, tambien va muy estable en FPS
  59. jrallison75
    May 1, 2023
    7
    This is a fun zombie adventure that will keep you entertained. It has some replay value. I would consider this game as filler in between better and more important releases.
  60. SWERY_51
    May 1, 2023
    9
    Dead Island 2 is everything i was hoping for. A fun, technically solid, and immersive experience which fully respect the first game. Dambuster Studios nailed it pretty well.

    Pros : + Good graphics (especially the lighting) + Runs pretty well on PS5 (1800p at 60fps, can also adjust motion blur and FOV) + Fun gameplay, with a lot of different customizable weapons and skills to unlock    Dead Island 2 is everything i was hoping for. A fun, technically solid, and immersive experience which fully respect the first game. Dambuster Studios nailed it pretty well.

    Pros :
    + Good graphics (especially the lighting)
    + Runs pretty well on PS5 (1800p at 60fps, can also adjust motion blur and FOV)
    + Fun gameplay, with a lot of different customizable weapons and skills to unlock
    + You can actually play with physics (water + electricity for example) and set traps
    + Nice level design with shortcuts to unlock and rewarding exploration
    + I've completed the main story in 25 hours (solo) with only 45% of total completion
    + Zombies have a lot of different skins that are changing depending the area you are
    + Very, very gory (Flesh system thing is a blast)

    Cons :
    - You cannot close doors behind you while exploring
    - Storage locker is way too small (only 16 slots!?)
    - Low replay value (no new game plus mode yet)
    - Needs a photo mode    … Expand
  61. kulakov_genchik
    May 1, 2023
    9
    A game without pretensions to greatness. Gameplay is great. Without a bunch of side quests and water. The game gives you what you want from it. A bunch of fans. Thanks to the developers for finishing the job.
  62. Matthii
    May 1, 2023
    9
    I bought this game without any expectations and I was genuinely surprised. The gore in the game is fantastic and story, special zombies and skill cards are very well implemented. My only caveat would be the mods for the weapons; a bit more diversity wouldn't hurt.
  63. TheFinalSay
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    Just finished the main story and have enjoyed it from start to finish. The graphics are some of the best out on ps5 at the moment and the performance matched it. No bugs through my 25hr play through which is a rarity these days. If you're into zombie slaying games you can't go wrong with this 1 and the skill cards add a unique spin on things. Definitely recommend this game
  64. MirdanHammer
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    Amazing game that builds on the original ideas from Dead Island 1 and Riptide. Highly recommend!
  65. UNTITLED808
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    This is a solid zombie slaying game all around. I enjoyed every moment of this game. The new flesh mechanics never get old and the dialogue is very much how people in LA talk it's hilarious. Fun story from beginning to end as well, nothing to go bragging about but I was entertained with the story.
  66. WayfaringWalrus
    Apr 30, 2023
    0
    Devoid of any soul, a lifeless husk of a game that regresses backwards from even the original Dead Island back in 2011. The game boils down to fighting the same 3 or 4 enemies over and over again, each with enough hitpoints to make your weapons feel weak and pointless.

    The best part is the environmental hazards, which sap your health constantly, and they are EVERYWHERE. Caustic acid,    Devoid of any soul, a lifeless husk of a game that regresses backwards from even the original Dead Island back in 2011. The game boils down to fighting the same 3 or 4 enemies over and over again, each with enough hitpoints to make your weapons feel weak and pointless.

    The best part is the environmental hazards, which sap your health constantly, and they are EVERYWHERE. Caustic acid, electricity and fire litter the uninteresting world in every nook and cranny. Exploring feels futile, though the game is incredibly linear anyway. They even removed the driving mechanic, which may have redeemed a few points.

    Zombies consistently phase in and out of existence in front of you, breaking what little immersion you have and just becoming a hindrance from sprinting through to your next objective (of which there are about 3 different tasks, in a very short story) rather than becoming a threat or a tense encounter.

    If I could go back in time and not play this, I would. One of the worst games I've ever played.    … Expand
  67. The_bomb
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    Awesome zombie game runs well even on last gen consoles decent story amazing gore system
  68. Daniel_Endure
    Apr 30, 2023
    0
    The most infuriating game I’ve ever played. The story, characters, and gameplay are bare-bones. A broken mess. I want a refund on this overpriced garbage.
  69. GTAman
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    The most fun I've had playing a coop game in a long time. If you like zombie games and playing in coop with your friends, I highly recommend playing Dead Island 2. I loved the first games and this one is in many aspects much better. It runs super well on PS5 and looks fantastic.
  70. Anar-9999
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    short game and graphics old pity everything could be much bette игра не плохая но увы графика и некторые аспекты плохие
  71. Ghost1311
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    Dead Island 2 no geral é um jogo legal.
    Gráficos incríveis e uma jogabilidade bem divertida.
    O ponto negativo é que o jogo traz um "humor" exagerado e desnecessário, quebrando a imersão de terror que o jogo poderia passar, diferente do seu antecessor, que era mais focado no terror. Pra quem gosta de platina, o jogo possui 2 troféis online que são um atraso pra quem não quer jogar coop. Pra    Dead Island 2 no geral é um jogo legal.
    Gráficos incríveis e uma jogabilidade bem divertida.
    O ponto negativo é que o jogo traz um "humor" exagerado e desnecessário, quebrando a imersão de terror que o jogo poderia passar, diferente do seu antecessor, que era mais focado no terror.
    Pra quem gosta de platina, o jogo possui 2 troféis online que são um atraso pra quem não quer jogar coop.
    Pra mim 7,5    … Expand
  72. RolandOG
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Love it- looks great and extremely entertaining. Could have been better without the last gen support and UE4, but there will be the next one. Played through as Jacob and found him to actually be funny, which is refreshing after a lot of boring, cringy characters in other recent games. The zombie gore is disgustingly detailed, and there’s no shortage of ways to take them on, either withLove it- looks great and extremely entertaining. Could have been better without the last gen support and UE4, but there will be the next one. Played through as Jacob and found him to actually be funny, which is refreshing after a lot of boring, cringy characters in other recent games. The zombie gore is disgustingly detailed, and there’s no shortage of ways to take them on, either with weapons or the world. Overall, I think this game is highly underrated. I decided to wait to look at reviews until after I played through, and I’m pretty shocked at the negativity. I was expecting an 80 at least. I know it sounds cliche, but I think reviews absolutely are rigged and bought. Just keep doing what you do and I’ll keep buying your games.… Expand
  73. Light397
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    Top game. Only complain no new game + with extra cards and weapons and I wish it had 2 chapters more otherwise perfect
  74. RenaudLemieux
    Apr 29, 2023
    5
    The amount of flaws completely absurd that has this game amazes me to the highest point.

    The camera does not tremble when we run which gives us a disgusting feeling like a ps3 era game. Light attacks as well as dodges do not consume endurance making the game too easy. Especially since there is no choice of difficulty which is completely unacceptable for players wanting a good challenge.    The amount of flaws completely absurd that has this game amazes me to the highest point.

    The camera does not tremble when we run which gives us a disgusting feeling like a ps3 era game. Light attacks as well as dodges do not consume endurance making the game too easy. Especially since there is no choice of difficulty which is completely unacceptable for players wanting a good challenge. There is no adaptive trigger for melee attacks. The impacts of blows are very low and the weapons pass through the enemies as in wind. There is no animation when we collect objects they come on us as if by magic. In the end the game has completely outdated mecanics apart for the graphics and the gore which are very very impressive.

    Dying light 2 compared to this is a real masterpiece. I never thought I would say something like this. I hope the company will do something to patch those absolutely unforgivable flaws. If not I'll just sell my game. God thanks I bought it physical.

    My only wish was to love this game but I just can't.    … Expand
  75. Darkamore
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Great game very polished and fun..I like it better then the first one. Only thing is you don't get vehicle's but that's no big deal..
  76. PMG-Writer
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    The plot of "Dead Island 2" is, of course, really interesting and should not be. Above all, the game focuses on the violence against the zombies and the use of the various weapons and items. The controls are quick and you will kill your opponents in a flash. Above all, the depiction of violence is very high in "Dead Island 2" and should please fans of the genre and movies. The differentThe plot of "Dead Island 2" is, of course, really interesting and should not be. Above all, the game focuses on the violence against the zombies and the use of the various weapons and items. The controls are quick and you will kill your opponents in a flash. Above all, the depiction of violence is very high in "Dead Island 2" and should please fans of the genre and movies. The different systems and skills add a lot of variety and will keep you busy for hours. On the whole, "Dead Island 2" is a really good and very fun game.… Expand
  77. wawter
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    Borderlands but Zombies. Game is sublime and the formula is good. If you didn’t like Dead Island 1 you won’t enjoy 2 but Dead Island capitalizes off the best parts from the original
  78. AndreCerk
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    Da um show em Dyng light 2, DY2 foi muito chato e repetitivo, ja DI2 e muito divertido, Di2 consegue ser tudo o que DY2 não conseguiu ser...
  79. Zumbie101
    Apr 28, 2023
    7
    Dumb fun zombie game. Much more fun with friends or even randoms than solo. Probably worth waiting til a sale but great to just chill out and have fun with

    Gore mechanics are actually pretty impressive.

    Nothing special at all regarding story or characters but thats not really the draw
  80. rock_united
    Apr 28, 2023
    9
    a Great zombie game. Nice graphics and fun game-play. I've been playing on PS5 and the performance is doing ok. The storytelling could be more funny, that was the game propose after all.
  81. OnlyOneHere
    Apr 27, 2023
    0
    This game is a steaming pile of garbage. The gameplay is boring and repetitive. The side quests are awful and so is the story. The gore is pathetic. It literally looks like the zombies are filled with Kool-Aid. There are so many cars in the levels, but you can't drive any of them. The developers were too cheap and lazy to add driving mechanics. The physics are beyond horrible. I can't openThis game is a steaming pile of garbage. The gameplay is boring and repetitive. The side quests are awful and so is the story. The gore is pathetic. It literally looks like the zombies are filled with Kool-Aid. There are so many cars in the levels, but you can't drive any of them. The developers were too cheap and lazy to add driving mechanics. The physics are beyond horrible. I can't open drawers in real-time, I can't grab a soda in real-time. Nothing can be grabbed in real-time, except for a stupid hammer that was basically a cutscene. Speaking of which, I uppercut a zombie with a hammer only for it to magically get knocked down by an invisible roof.

    The co-op multiplayer is complete trash. And the greedy developers had the audacity to charge $70 for this low quality garbage. Aside maybe the graphics, there is not a single thing in this game that screams next-gen to justify that outrageous price. Forget the PS4, this game has the quality of a PS3 game. This is literally a PS3 game with a PS5 coat of paint. This game tries too hard to be funny. I don't recommend this game at all, unless you want to support laziness.    … Expand
  82. Zeon1982
    Apr 22, 2023
    8
    Wow, I was surprised i enjoyed Dead island 2 this much. I had an absolute blast. The awesome gameplay, the gore, and the graphics was the best things about it. The problems i had with it was there was no endgame content or no new game plus.
  83. darklyluna
    Apr 27, 2023
    5
    Middling in every possible way. The story is just ridiculously stupid. The respawning zombies are pretty annoying. Even with upgraded gear to your level, zombies take too much punishment to die. Some of the fights are satisfying, most of them are just grindy.

    My biggest complaint comes from the levels. Most zombies seem to scale. Then there are just highly powered zombies peppered    Middling in every possible way. The story is just ridiculously stupid. The respawning zombies are pretty annoying. Even with upgraded gear to your level, zombies take too much punishment to die. Some of the fights are satisfying, most of them are just grindy.

    My biggest complaint comes from the levels. Most zombies seem to scale. Then there are just highly powered zombies peppered around for no reason that one shot you. Or random missions where you aren't quite high enough for them I guess and they just tack on an extra level (I'm level 8 the zombies are 9). While this latter issue isn't a big deal, it's still frustrating.

    They channeled the most insanely ridiculous parts of Far Cry games (the side quests are totally mad).

    If you can stomach how stupid everything is, then it's kind of fun. But I seriously regret wasting money on it.    … Expand
  84. RAWLiNGS
    Apr 27, 2023
    3
    This game is not worth to pay full price.
    Pros:
    - Graphics and performance is excellent,
    - gore system is excellent,
    - environment is excellent.
    - melee weapons crafting is good.
    Cons:
    - shallow gameplay and story
    - OP zombies
    - zombies respawn randomly
    - repetitive gameplay
    - in the first 30 minutes you will experience everything that this can offer
  85. V3ctorPT
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    Great hack and slash game... im having fun discovering all the places in any of the maps, I love the variety of things onscreen, so many details and colors...

    Its not on of those generic games, lots of detail. loved it until now
  86. Lance22
    Apr 27, 2023
    8
    I was worried about this game, jumping into it for the first time without looking at reviews and I have to say I’m glad I did, I did play the original dead island from 2011 and I really liked that game even though the main character didn’t speak that much I kind of made you feel like you were that character, dead island 2 those more of the depths with certain characters, and makes you feelI was worried about this game, jumping into it for the first time without looking at reviews and I have to say I’m glad I did, I did play the original dead island from 2011 and I really liked that game even though the main character didn’t speak that much I kind of made you feel like you were that character, dead island 2 those more of the depths with certain characters, and makes you feel for them, also your main character speaks and reacts to certain events. Even when you were attacking other zombies he or she will react to it, I know in the first game you’re main character didn’t talk, except when you accepted a quest, sure this does break the rule of immersion, but this works, break one rule of immersion in exchange for helpful hints, and a deeper story, dead island 2 proves you can shatter rules and still have a fun experience that’s why I’m giving this game a 8/10.
    Is it a perfect zombie game? No, but then again what game is? it does have its problems and its flaws, but in the end, Is it a fun zombie game? Absolutely.    … Expand
  87. Syl20
    Apr 26, 2023
    5
    I have to admit that I might be a bit early on giving my toughts and impressions on this game since I've only played it for a couple of hours (maybe 3~4) but to be honest... nothing made me want to keep playing it any longer and I doubt I'll ever get back to it...
    Absolutely nothing thrilled me and got me excited within the first 3~4hours.
    The game has been an on and off project for    I have to admit that I might be a bit early on giving my toughts and impressions on this game since I've only played it for a couple of hours (maybe 3~4) but to be honest... nothing made me want to keep playing it any longer and I doubt I'll ever get back to it...
    Absolutely nothing thrilled me and got me excited within the first 3~4hours.

    The game has been an on and off project for more than 10 years now and it shows in every possible ways!
    It feels like games used to feel 10 years ago...
    Problem is we've seen a lot in the last 10 years of gaming and it really makes Dead Island 2 feel like it's 2013 again, for the worst of it...

    For me, the "spongy" and "wobbly" gameplay/combat melee animations totally killed it right from the get go!
    Swinging a sledgehammer or a wrench just doesn't feel right in this game.
    We can't feel any kind of impacts/physics besides the damage that pops through ennemies in a bizzare way.
    Even my 17 years old son who was watching my 1st couple of hours said : "It feels VERY average..." and that pretty much sums it all!
    Melee combat should feel gruesome and brutal, but gameplay mechanics and animations makes it feel clumsy and awkward.
    It feels like GTA which for melee combat wasn't much of a reference...
    Problem is, in Dead Island 2, Melee combat is pretty much everything!

    Dead Island 2 doesn't even manage to beat, nor equal first Dying Light game which became my "First person Zombie game" reference.
    From what I saw of it so far, I think I'd rather just give Dying Light Definitive Edition another go!
    At least that game felt damn right about pretty much everything!

    I bought a physical Dead Island 2 copy as I feared it might deceive me despite good reviews and I'm glad I did, I'll just sell back my copy so I didn't just wasted 100$ on a very VERY average experience...    … Expand
  88. DrLoomis
    Apr 26, 2023
    7
    The game looks fantastic (especially the gore) but the mechanics and gameplay loop feel about a decade old. It's basically a prettier and more linear version of the first game. If you liked that game you probably like this. I'd definitely wait for a sale though.
  89. cxcncxwby
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    The game came out as good as possible. If we take a note about 9 year of Development Hell. Developers put so much love and effort in this game, so I can’t just the rate lover than 8, even tho game have some problems, even big problems. But I understand why this happened. Like the story, it’s very short, and it’s not written very good, but come on, we’re talking about Dead Island, theThe game came out as good as possible. If we take a note about 9 year of Development Hell. Developers put so much love and effort in this game, so I can’t just the rate lover than 8, even tho game have some problems, even big problems. But I understand why this happened. Like the story, it’s very short, and it’s not written very good, but come on, we’re talking about Dead Island, the series where story never was great, and it’s actually doesn’t have to be so, cuz it’s coop game, with lots of zombie slaughtering. Story in coop game never gets players attention, and working on that part is mostly not good idea. And the core of Dead Island is stylish zombie slaughtering, with modded weapons that look and hit hard. And the game goes with it well, even better then DI1/Riptide.
    I liked the F.L.E.S.H. System, it’s like, wow, never seen that weapons did so much damage, and that accurate in any game.    … Expand
  90. Bashyboyy
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    This game was definitely worth the wait, its pure zombie killing fun with amazing gore mechanics and a really vibrant setting.
  91. RELOAD_PIXEL
    Apr 26, 2023
    6
    BON DEAD ISLAND 2

    Et bah franchement, on revient de loin, mais ce n'est clairement pas un jeu inoubliable… cela vaut 40€ pas plus, c'est un jeu qui a du potentiel et qui a pleins de belle mécanique de combat, mais c'est clairement un jeu sorti trop tard... Les combats avec le gore système sont vraiment cool et plutôt impactant, mais cela reste plutôt répétitif à la longue et    BON DEAD ISLAND 2

    Et bah franchement, on revient de loin, mais ce n'est clairement pas un jeu inoubliable…

    cela vaut 40€ pas plus, c'est un jeu qui a du potentiel et qui a pleins de belle mécanique de combat, mais c'est clairement un jeu sorti trop tard...

    Les combats avec le gore système sont vraiment cool et plutôt impactant, mais cela reste plutôt répétitif à la longue et ennuyant, j'ai clairement pref les dying light sur cet aspect… cependant cela reste un jeu sympa avec des GRAPHISME, mais MON DIEU C'EST BEAU À EN CREVER…
    Cependant, le scénario, l'ambiance, les dialogues CATASTROPHIQUE pour moi ça tue l'immersion ,mais bof bof ...

    Conclusion faite dead island 1, c'était vraiment bien et l'ambiance prime surtout le reste, vous vous laisserez porté…

    C'est un jeu cool sortie trop tard et trop cher…    … Expand
  92. TerAnYu
    Apr 26, 2023
    1
    Like a meat grinder - good, the graphics are good, but there are "GTA" problems:
    - zombies constantly respawn, even if they went around the corner, returned, and all the previously killed ones are back in their places;
    - in case of an alarm, zombies appear right before the game, appearing from the air. Not made so that they come running or crawling out from somewhere Well, let's wait    Like a meat grinder - good, the graphics are good, but there are "GTA" problems:
    - zombies constantly respawn, even if they went around the corner, returned, and all the previously killed ones are back in their places;
    - in case of an alarm, zombies appear right before the game, appearing from the air. Not made so that they come running or crawling out from somewhere
    Well, let's wait for a fix, which, most likely, will not happen.    … Expand
  93. NateDalton06
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    Its dead island 1 but ten times better, I had a blast all the way through and never got bored of butchering zombies. I'm clueless to why so many are hating on this game it is honestly great. Its just below dying light 1 as my favourite zombie games out there, it is constant gory fun and was the greatness that dying light 2 should of been.
  94. android6968
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    This game epitomises the fun nature of gratuitous first person zombie slaughter. The combat is engaging and the world itself is doused in breathtaking vistas, that have been sprayed with blood and viscera. The story and side content are entertaining in their own right. The story has its intriguing moments and additions to the lore of the franchise, but it serves more so as a vessel to takeThis game epitomises the fun nature of gratuitous first person zombie slaughter. The combat is engaging and the world itself is doused in breathtaking vistas, that have been sprayed with blood and viscera. The story and side content are entertaining in their own right. The story has its intriguing moments and additions to the lore of the franchise, but it serves more so as a vessel to take you all around HELL-A. The side quests take you to myriad of locales, helping... distinct characters. All in all, the means in which the story is told is palatable, and serves its aforementioned purpose.
    The skill deck allows for constant variety in play style, enabling the player to tweak their abilities how they see fit. Each character distinguishes themselves enough that if you enjoy the core gameplay, an additional play through with another Slayer would be incentivised. The weapon modding system adds great detail and variety to the already stellar decimation of the walking dead. At times, zombies come at you en-masse, and I cannot properly describe the satisfaction in dismantling a horde of the undead in such visceral fashion, a feeling in which many other games of this ilk cannot replicate, in my opinion.
    For a game that languished in development for over a decade, Dead Island 2 is a confident yet subdued title, that wows with its grand moments of sheer destruction, whilst utilising linearity in its world design to hone in on and develop its game systems to great effects. While games such as Duke Nukem Forever show that a long and difficult development period can destroy a game at its core and hamper the overall experience, Dead Island 2 is a shining example that, if given the time and resources, a passionate team can deliver not only a fun game, but on that sits atop its genre, proud that it overcame the greatest of obstacles.    … Expand
  95. Bullersh
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Gorgeous scenery and map design, fun combat and incredible gore-mechanics! Almost finished with my first playthrough and can’t wait for DLCs!
  96. TheReichster
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    People have been complaining about this game and I don't get it. First of all the graphics are truly next gen looking. The new gore system is super crunchy/juicy, love how you can disable enemies by taking out their legs !!!
    Devs added a few new moves to use in combat which I appreciate.
    I get some people want devs to reinvent the wheel with every entry but to that I say play a different    People have been complaining about this game and I don't get it. First of all the graphics are truly next gen looking. The new gore system is super crunchy/juicy, love how you can disable enemies by taking out their legs !!!
    Devs added a few new moves to use in combat which I appreciate.

    I get some people want devs to reinvent the wheel with every entry but to that I say play a different series, dead island 2 plays and feels like a dead island game. I wanted beautiful scenery, gore, cheesy acting to go along with kicking in zombie skulls and this game gives you just that.    … Expand
  97. KarlFos93
    Apr 26, 2023
    7
    Overall if you liked the first game, you’ll like this. It doesn’t really expand or create anything new and the areas are single areas shut off by loading screens instead of a bigger map.

    Story feels a bit… meh. Like it should have been another riptide style dlc and it introduces and then drops plot points at multiple times. (I don’t think the campaign length justifies the full price tag)    Overall if you liked the first game, you’ll like this. It doesn’t really expand or create anything new and the areas are single areas shut off by loading screens instead of a bigger map.

    Story feels a bit… meh. Like it should have been another riptide style dlc and it introduces and then drops plot points at multiple times. (I don’t think the campaign length justifies the full price tag) An enjoyable game to play when the price comes down but not something likely to be near a Game of The Year nomination.    … Expand
  98. BlackLung17
    Apr 26, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad Writing, Bad Game Design and Bad Game
    Side note really nice to abruptly end your 24 mission game, people might few inclined to buy your season pass to get the rest of the story that you forgot to add in your full price title.    … Expand
  99. Fliiip38
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    After nearly 12h of gaming, After waiting for more than 10 years for the game, it's disgusting, but in the better way it could be. The story has a good start, the game is really immersive, the flesh is flying with each hit of my banoi baseball souvenir bat... It was really worth the waiting. Can't wait for each session of gaming this masterpiece.
  100. Macintosh1001
    Apr 25, 2023
    7
    While the story/characters is lacking, and to be honest, a little cringy, it makes up for its gameplay and brutal, yet stratifying combat. The quests and story aren't really ground breaking or memorable, but what it lacks in narrative, it makes up for in pure dumb fun. It's a type of game that you just turn your brain off and enjoy.
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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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