Dead Island: Definitive Collection

 Xbox One
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. ICXM
    Jun 6, 2016
    75
    I would wholeheartedly recommend this game to newcomers but not so much to returning players. It’s a lot of fun no matter what but Dead Island is much more enjoyable the first time around. Just take that into account when making a purchasing decision.

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#70 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#80 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 60
  3. Negative: 17 out of 60
  1. JohnnyMoses
    May 31, 2016
    5
    I played Dead Island back in 2011, when it originally came out, and only made it through a third of the game. I can't remember why I lostI played Dead Island back in 2011, when it originally came out, and only made it through a third of the game. I can't remember why I lost interest, but I was excited to try it again after falling in love with Dying Light in 2015. I have only played about an hour so far, but I'm very disappointed that a remastered game from 5 years ago can have screen tearing as bad as this does. I definitely won't be purchasing Dead Island 2 on day 1 if this is the quality of product that they find acceptable.… Full Review »
  2. rockon
    Mar 10, 2020
    0
    Games like this remind me of the great advantages of Xbox Game Pass with Gold. I just picked it up for 15 bucks for the first three monthsGames like this remind me of the great advantages of Xbox Game Pass with Gold. I just picked it up for 15 bucks for the first three months (returning player). Now it's no big deal when I try a stinker like this. There are other zombie killing games that are SO much better. I played this for about 15 minutes before I quit and uninstalled the game. The terrain and backdrop are so cluttered you get claustrophobia. And this is supposed to be outdoors. You're walled in by buildings, hedges, and fences everywhere. And there is no freedom of movement or alternate routes to destinations. It's one route only for missions. If they wanted to do this they might as well be in a bunker or a dungeon like DOOM. You're in a maze all the time. The zombies are easy to kill but the weapons stink and are fragile. And very limited. In the early game they expect you to fight hordes of zombies with a pipe, an oar, a broomstick or a knife. Only the pipe is effective and the weapons degrade quickly. I got through the first couple segments mainly by running (if you stand and fight you die) and kept saying out loud to myself "Where's my gun?" I'm supposed to fight zombies with out a gun? Also, you're encouraged to loot but I don't see where the loot is useful in any meaningfull way. Med kits and weapons are what I'm interested in. But you won't find either in any suitcase. I don't where they're hiding the weapons, but I couldn't find them. I opened every suitcase. Oh, you get $9. BFD. At least give me a bow and arrow or an effective spear or club if you won't let me have a gun. Sorry, there are other games that allow you to have firearms and effective weapons.. I'll go play those.… Full Review »
  3. fallouts
    Jun 5, 2016
    0
    There is a download code for Riptide? really? Also why release this when superior verison of this (ahem Dying Light) is out and you can getThere is a download code for Riptide? really? Also why release this when superior verison of this (ahem Dying Light) is out and you can get the complete ed of that and have a blast.… Full Review »
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