Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories

There’s a core of fun to Dead Island 2 that spawns from its blend of mindless thrills and occasionally thoughtful action. When the horde is on you, and you’re making split-second decisions to stay alive—swapping out weapons, dodging around traps, setting off chain reactions of explosions or electrical bursts—the game makes zombie slaying feel fresh again. No small feat in 2023.