Dying Light

 Xbox One
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 566 Ratings

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  1. oArchie
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    This game is great. 10/10. In the top 5 for the must fun I have ever had with a video game. I was skeptical at first, but I have played enough to get to max rank on Survivor, Combat, and Agility, and I have to say that this game is great. Anybody giving it a score below 60 didn't play the same game that I have. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but if you say this game is lower than aThis game is great. 10/10. In the top 5 for the must fun I have ever had with a video game. I was skeptical at first, but I have played enough to get to max rank on Survivor, Combat, and Agility, and I have to say that this game is great. Anybody giving it a score below 60 didn't play the same game that I have. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but if you say this game is lower than a 80... You're wrong. Sorry. This game is great.… Expand
  2. PSFBoysRTools
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    This is the best game to come out on console since the new generation of gaming started. Hands down. I have played 40 hours already... That's a lot I know, but that's how this game is meant to be played. I hate how these "professional" reviewers played the game for less than ten hours, ran through the campaign, and complained about how they couldn't get a grasp of the movement. Yeah...This is the best game to come out on console since the new generation of gaming started. Hands down. I have played 40 hours already... That's a lot I know, but that's how this game is meant to be played. I hate how these "professional" reviewers played the game for less than ten hours, ran through the campaign, and complained about how they couldn't get a grasp of the movement. Yeah... Jump is RB... duhh. It takes an hour tops for most people to get used to new controls. The main reason cited for poor scores is the controls and movement. It's not the games fault if you can't maximize the movement in the game. They mention nothing about climbing becoming easier as you progress, combat becomes easier, and the overall feel of the game becomes exceptional once you put some time in. It's not meant to be an easy game like COD. You are supposed to struggle at the start and feel overwhelmed. Then, once you put time in you become a bad***. I think that a lot of these reviewers are lazy and didn't actually put enough time in to truly judge how great this game really is. Professional game scores should never range from 50-95... really? Somebody isn't doing their job properly. This is the most fun I have had with any game since Fallout 3 or GTA 5 on 360. It's not a copy of Dead Island, though some aspects seem familiar. They fixed almost everything that was wrong with DI in this game and added a very fluid parkour system and a better progression system with weapons, zombies, and your character. Not to mention that it has some of the best visuals I've seen on console. It is an excellent game. 10/10 for me. The first "must own" of the new generation.… Expand
  3. wesker2012
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    Best zombie game and game in general to come out in awhile. After so many disappointing games last year, dying light is a breath of fresh air. The characters absorb you enough into the story to make you care, the graphics are excellent, the open world design is done solidly, and finally the zombie gameplay is done in a fun, new way.
  4. LeviBlank
    Feb 2, 2015
    8
    Dying Light is dope, simple as that. This open world zombie game, played from a first-person perspective, is a healthy mix of all of my favorite titles over the past few years. If you combine Far Cry’s basic model, with Mirror’s Edge’s parkour elements, and sprinkle Dead Island’s combat and zombie aspects, then you will end up with Dying Light. This game taps into my fear of heights likeDying Light is dope, simple as that. This open world zombie game, played from a first-person perspective, is a healthy mix of all of my favorite titles over the past few years. If you combine Far Cry’s basic model, with Mirror’s Edge’s parkour elements, and sprinkle Dead Island’s combat and zombie aspects, then you will end up with Dying Light. This game taps into my fear of heights like no virtual experience has before. Any game that can make me log forty hours in just four days must be worth a shot.

    After the slow start to the game, it really opens up. You learn about your three skill trees (Agility, Power, and Survival,) which all level up and earn experience differently. A really unique aspect of this game is the night time and day time mechanics. During the day, you have Walking Dead zombies, slow, rotten, and easy to chop up. During night time, you have 30 Days of Night zombies, fast, scary, and difficult to destroy. The game does a great job of balancing the two times of day. If you are daring enough to be out at night, your experience gained for Power and Agility are doubled, adding mega bonus to having balls.

    The story mode is engaging enough to finish, even though I feel like it drags on a little bit. Roger Craig Smith did an excellent job at voicing the main character, Kyle Crane. I enjoyed the campaign all of the way through to the end, until the end. I was really peeved by the last scene, but I’ll just leave it at that. Besides those last brutal ten minutes, I had a blast going through this story mode. I would not replay the story mode, but it was solid enough to put ten to twelve hours into.

    Dying Light really finds it’s stride with the vast majority of side quests. This selection of side quests is the most compelling line up since Skyrim. As with any game, the more side quests you have, the more repetitive they get. With this game, they can get repetitive but with proper writing and structure, I get engaged with the characters and storyline enough to not care about the few quests that get repetitive. There are added story arcs in this game that make it infinitely better due to the fifty or more side quests.

    This is a game that I would recommend to anyone. If you can stick through the sluggish opening, there is a lot of game to be played. The compelling stories get better outside of the main campaign. Regardless of if you are gathering a horde of zombies with firecrackers and then lighting them on fire with a Molotov, or if you are climbing a bridge just to admire the view, this game is extremely fun and exciting.    … Expand
  5. hyper333
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    I had no expectations but this game blew me away. So much freedom, great parkour, progress trees, good main story, TONS of side missions - most of them well-executed and non-repetitive, gorgeous visuals, multiple zombie types.
    Gives you barely any guns and makes you value the weapons you find even more this way as it's not hard to get carried away and break them (but there's a perk for    I had no expectations but this game blew me away. So much freedom, great parkour, progress trees, good main story, TONS of side missions - most of them well-executed and non-repetitive, gorgeous visuals, multiple zombie types.
    Gives you barely any guns and makes you value the weapons you find even more this way as it's not hard to get carried away and break them (but there's a perk for that as well). Music - nothing sensational, but fits the mood perfectly, the main theme is absolutely great. And the mood is much more serious than Dead Island, with no blinking objects around the world you feel like you are there instead of the game holding your hand and showing you the goodies around you. You have to work carefully for your progress while being careful of the masses of zombies around at all times - great survival element.
    Love the colours - more realistic than most games (including Dead Island and even GTA V), the setting and the colour palette might remind you of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - and this is huge compliment.
    The horror comes at night, when you become the prey and vicious zombies will chase you in the dark - and this is how nights in videos games should be (unlike the well lit ones on Rockstar's and Bethesda's games).
    Bottom line - fun to play, intriguing main story, tons of good side quests, great visuals and fitting music. Pretty much better than anything that came out in 2014.    … Expand
  6. C3realkillah
    Feb 1, 2015
    8
    this is a re-review as i decided to give dying light another chance. it can still irritate the hell outta me but it is no doubt a fun game. I've almost finish the campaign and got to the second open world area and i'm glad to have gave the game another chance. It still is hard as balls and still can be unfair, but it is without a doubt a beautiful, polished, and fun game with a story thatthis is a re-review as i decided to give dying light another chance. it can still irritate the hell outta me but it is no doubt a fun game. I've almost finish the campaign and got to the second open world area and i'm glad to have gave the game another chance. It still is hard as balls and still can be unfair, but it is without a doubt a beautiful, polished, and fun game with a story that is surprisingly very good imo. i felt for the characters as their lives became worse and worse and i hated the main villain because he was a sick, evil, bastard. overall after playing more and more and getting better i really like this game now and don't regret buying it. it can still be a pain the ass BIG TIME, but it still is fun to run around and kill zombies or run for your life as night time can get scary and intense. i'm glad i turned out liking this game and i recommend it to any fan of dead island or open world zombie games. 8.5/10… Expand
  7. gpatton71
    Feb 1, 2015
    9
    Dying light snuck up on me. I'm not a huge fan of most zombie games. I only found out about the game after seeing it being played on Twitch. What made me interested in the game was the combat elements similarity with condemned criminal origins.I really enjoy the hand to hand combat in the everyday items that you find that you use in combat. The combat system has lived up to myDying light snuck up on me. I'm not a huge fan of most zombie games. I only found out about the game after seeing it being played on Twitch. What made me interested in the game was the combat elements similarity with condemned criminal origins.I really enjoy the hand to hand combat in the everyday items that you find that you use in combat. The combat system has lived up to my expectations. What I did not expect was all the neat ways to set traps to kill zombies being as much fun as the hand to hand combat.

    The world you're playing in is very large and very Undead. it's amazing achievement the way they have innocence blended Mirror's Edge into a open world zombie game. I think this might be the greatest achievement of this game. There is nothing like running away from a horde of crazy zombies and then being able to slow mo and look behind you while being chased.

    The
    This game is by no means perfect, and I have personally experienced several crashes. When all is said and done what you are left with at the end of the day is a very enjoyable multiplayer experience that can also be played alone and preferably in the dark. Those seeking to play this game alone may choose to play on PC or Playstation 4 for better frame rate. However the multi player experience that xboxlive provide is in my opinion well worth some of the graphical sacrifices.    … Expand
  8. Achtlos
    Feb 1, 2015
    0
    Edit:

    This game wipes progress due to a game save issue. Any fun you may have had will be wiped. As there is no 'manual save' you may play some 8 - 10 or 30 hours and not realise it NEVER SAVED, or write over your save. So when you return you could be back at the start.There's no incentive to play the game again as you can't be sure it won't do this again. Techland know about it..    Edit:

    This game wipes progress due to a game save issue.
    Any fun you may have had will be wiped. As there is no 'manual save' you may play some 8 - 10 or 30 hours and not realise it NEVER SAVED, or write over your save. So when you return you could be back at the start.There's no incentive to play the game again as you can't be sure it won't do this again.

    Techland know about it.. Will they give us free Live Gold like we got for Master Chief?

    Overall Dying Light is good fun.

    I've played 8 - 10 hours. Progress tells me I've completed 5%. The strong points of the game are: it's pretty, especially the 'vistas' as you parkour. It can be very intense at night with the zombies in chase. The story, although generic, is fine. The weapons are ok, traps entertaining. Parkour is fun...

    The immediate issue I noticed was the obvious repetition of design and graphics. 5 or 6 or even more buildings in a row with identical interiors. Same dead zombie in the same corner in each house. Inside the buses is almost always the same, same loot drops etc. Couple this with generic side missions and it's off putting. I suspect that they cut corners to save time? I guess many comparable open world games you can't enter the buildings or interact with their contents.

    There's only a (small) set list of zombie models. Rather like the buildings, it contributes to blandness.

    The climbing sucks... You frequently miss grab points, at least before ranking up a bit. The controls are a bit clumsy however some alternate control schemes feel better, I got used to the default scheme before changing but another few hours will be fine. To be fair it would hard to construct a visually and mechanically pleasing parkour experience in first person, Dying Light does an good job of this.

    Most of the content in this game you have probably played elsewhere.
    As a hybrid of Dead rising 3, assassins creed unity... It's probably inferior to both, although it's better looking. Being first person changes the feel significantly compared to these games.

    In hindsight I'd definitely still buy Dying Light.. Maybe not for $99aud.    … Expand
  9. zompocalypse
    Jan 31, 2015
    10
    i've been witing for this game a long time i thought it was gonna be like dead island i played it for a long time like maybe 3 days and i already enjoyed everything about it it fixed all of the issues i had in dead island and at night time u get hunted by creature that can jump climb and in day time u can scavange items and the map is massive there areas that have hordes of zombies like ini've been witing for this game a long time i thought it was gonna be like dead island i played it for a long time like maybe 3 days and i already enjoyed everything about it it fixed all of the issues i had in dead island and at night time u get hunted by creature that can jump climb and in day time u can scavange items and the map is massive there areas that have hordes of zombies like in dead island theres only 3 to 7 zombies at once and in dying light ther can 7 to hundreds of zombies at once each with there own look and behavior like i saw a prisoner zombie with a huge pipe and if u make noise u will atract every zombie in the area to that location and u can craft items that lower them away for a easy escape i give it a 10 out of 10 its worth a buy and if your intrested in a zombie apcoalypse game go with this one it won't disapoint u.… Expand
  10. MitchellHaglund
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    I was interested in this game ever since the first trailer. First off, the graphics in this game are absolutely stunning. The massive world, character models, gore, and sound are some of the best I've seen. Parkour and zombie slaying seems like bread and butter, but does Dying Light pull it off? For the most part, yes. The parkour feels really slick and to chain a good run together feelsI was interested in this game ever since the first trailer. First off, the graphics in this game are absolutely stunning. The massive world, character models, gore, and sound are some of the best I've seen. Parkour and zombie slaying seems like bread and butter, but does Dying Light pull it off? For the most part, yes. The parkour feels really slick and to chain a good run together feels very satisfying. The combat is intense and incredibly gory and feels very satisfying. The loot and crafting systems work very well and the sheer amount of loot and variance of the weapons is incredible. The feeling of progression is also very satisfying with 3 (yes 3) massive skill trees and the constant upgrading of weapons. Although single player is very fun, this is just one of those games that are infinitely more fun with a friend. The seamless parkour matched with the loot fest and skull destroying is just a whole new experience with a friend. Really the only fault with the game is the story. Although it isn't bad, don't expect Last of Us caliber narrative. Overall, a very good game with loads of progression and pure fun to be had.… Expand
  11. PapathePoncho
    Jan 30, 2015
    0
    I was having fun with the game but there is a game-breaking bug that wipes all inventory blueprints and player skills. Don't release a game with a game-breaking bug have open betas or delay the game. This bug comes from something as critical as sleeping auto saving over your last character with a fresh one and this game has no manual save. How did this get past everything to the final gameI was having fun with the game but there is a game-breaking bug that wipes all inventory blueprints and player skills. Don't release a game with a game-breaking bug have open betas or delay the game. This bug comes from something as critical as sleeping auto saving over your last character with a fresh one and this game has no manual save. How did this get past everything to the final game and giving all your items and skills back seems highly unlikely. This isn't the type of game which you wouldn't mind doing all that again so all I have left to say is "Can I get my money back."… Expand
  12. 0Bennyman
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    I have played the game for around 8 hours now and am feeling very satisfied with my purchase, the games story is thrilling and intense and will keep you wanting more, the combat is very satisfying and will make you feel outnumbered even when there are only 5 zombies coming at you. The game is smooth and I have not even noticed barely a drop in frame although if you walk through the gameI have played the game for around 8 hours now and am feeling very satisfied with my purchase, the games story is thrilling and intense and will keep you wanting more, the combat is very satisfying and will make you feel outnumbered even when there are only 5 zombies coming at you. The game is smooth and I have not even noticed barely a drop in frame although if you walk through the game you will notice shadow pop in but if you play the game as intended (a parkour zombie game) then you will not notice this at all. The graphics are stunning to say the least. Be the zombie is a bit of a let down at this current moment due to the fact disconnection always happens (10 attempts, 10 disconnections). The season pass will also not allow you to download it yet which is bad but this game has had a terrible launch it would be expected. COOP, although I have only played with 1 person for 5 minutes (kicked them for using kinect and the fact I didn't want them in the game in the first place but I wanted be a zombie public) the players are very choppy when you look at the other person which is a let down.

    Overall the game is fun, fast paced and the parkour is astonishing. All zombie/parkour/mirrors edge fans give this game a shot!    … Expand
  13. Bloodsugar
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    Best game i've ever played hands down. It's completely impeccable. Amazing graphics, amazing game play, zero bugs, innovating, and fun. 1 hour into the game I already decided it was my favorite game. Now i'm 7 hours in and it is completely blowing my mind how this game is still getting cooler. Definite sleeper on my radar. I had no idea it would be this good.
  14. Marcelonetu
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    Graficos impressionantes, dignos de nova geração, jogabilidade facil e historia mt boa. De longe o melhor jogo de zumbis desde Resident Evil (Os antigos)
  15. Visko
    Jan 29, 2015
    6
    I wouldn't recommend this game for what it's being advertised as. It's not much of a Survival game at all. Not much of an open world experience. Not much of a story. It is however a good combination of tried and true game mechanics in a zombie-afflicted fictional middle eastern city.

    I haven't tried Co-op, but considering it's nothing at all what's being advertised (as expected), there    I wouldn't recommend this game for what it's being advertised as. It's not much of a Survival game at all. Not much of an open world experience. Not much of a story. It is however a good combination of tried and true game mechanics in a zombie-afflicted fictional middle eastern city.

    I haven't tried Co-op, but considering it's nothing at all what's being advertised (as expected), there was nothing within my soul telling me to bother trying it.

    It is however a good combination of tried and true.. oh yeah, I already said that. So anyways, if you liked playing every single Assassin's Creed, you'll probably like this game too. Especially if Zombies are also awesome in your book.

    If not, don't expect this game to give you any thrills outside of what I already mentioned. Not to say that I can't have fun with it, I just can't recommend it.    … Expand
  16. DonutMun
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    Game is absolutely fantastic. No idea why it's getting negative scores by critics. The story is very interesting and one that I actually got invested in. More so than any other single player game in a long time. Also the protagonist is a fun moral character that you actually like. He's faceless, but he doesn't have the generic Caucasian male dialogue that most do. His voice actor is reallyGame is absolutely fantastic. No idea why it's getting negative scores by critics. The story is very interesting and one that I actually got invested in. More so than any other single player game in a long time. Also the protagonist is a fun moral character that you actually like. He's faceless, but he doesn't have the generic Caucasian male dialogue that most do. His voice actor is really good as well. As well as the main story the side quests are also very well done. Good stories, reminiscent of the side quests in Skyrim and theres a lot of them.

    As for the world, it isn't that big but it's detail and architecture certainly makes up for it. The developers have definately found a way to get you sidetracked while on your way to do something without gimmicks. There are random events, but theres also random quest lines, airdrop missions that will pop up randomly, bandits attacking survivors that you can help (or leave behind), and the way the game's mechanics and architecture is built allows for strategic thinking when parkouring.

    The combat is also fantastic. The one thing I could complain about is the melee mechanics on the controller aren't so good. To kill zombies you're mostly going for headshots, as they do a severly different ammount of damage than any body shot, but when the game is 30fps and the zombies have such fluid animations when hit, it's very hard to follow up hitting them in the head when they're bobbing around from your attacks. This is made difficult with the use of a controller.

    The progression is also fantastic, although you pretty much gain all of the abilties in your tree eventually. This is kind of dumb, as it does add to the replay value if you were to decide between one ability or the other. Other than that, the progression is good.

    The graphics are beautiful. Definately the best I've seen on a console in a long time. Probly even better on PC. The animations are also phenomenal. Besides the awkward looting animation the rest of them like the zombies stumbling look phenomenally realistic.    … Expand
  17. jckirby
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    I have never played a game like this. The tutorial immerses you immediately upon landing in the quarantine zone, and you are quickly thrust into danger that, shockingly, you cannot defeat. Four maybe five hours in, I have used the crafting system, trekked only half a mile from the main safehouse, and gone through one night cycle. As it is still the early stages you are not set against theI have never played a game like this. The tutorial immerses you immediately upon landing in the quarantine zone, and you are quickly thrust into danger that, shockingly, you cannot defeat. Four maybe five hours in, I have used the crafting system, trekked only half a mile from the main safehouse, and gone through one night cycle. As it is still the early stages you are not set against the night terrors, but you hear them. And in the pitch blackness of that first night, you will fall a lot trying to regain your hopeful safety upon the rooftops. Good night, good luck. Indeed. That was more anxiety-filled than any game or boss battle I have ever encountered. Excellence in starting zones.

    Graphics are good, I'd say 8/10. Standard for the era but not quite reaching the peak some companies have attained. Decent bit of detail, lots of texture, but zombies and survivors alike are recycled. A lot.

    Sound is 8/10. Again the zombies duck a point, as their sound effects are average and repetitious. Voice-acting is, as usual for open-world games, sub-par to games that are more story-driven. The music is good, very good, and the ambient sounds - especially at night - are perfect.

    Mechanics sit at 9/10. I fell and missed the mark a lot - but was it the game's fault? Never. I could tell that this game was simply making me learn, making me suffer so later on I could succeed when it truly counted. Countless times I fell from rooftops or missed my parkour jumps, only to acknowledge my need to fail now so I could not fall into the hands of the hunters later. The character is quick, responsive, and well-adjusted to the environment.

    Character progression is a 7/10. I'm not impressed by it, I'm not disappointed. Spiderweb skill trees, three branches... you earn experience towards each as you work on those kind of traits. The skills themselves look very promising, however, and I hope that as I progress they turn this 7 into a solid 9 for tactful and diverse usage!

    World travel is a 10/10. I have never encountered a world that feel this vast and new, open and explorable. It is a sheer joy to partake in the open-world traveling that Dying Light Offers. A true joy. I saw a few complaints that vehicles would have been nice - but in this environment? My few hours taught me that this game was made for Crane. And Crane does not disappoint.

    Storyline is 7/10. It deviates some from average undead titles, and pits you against a different type of zombie apocolypse. It gives you a more focused purpose that follows you through your interactions with survivors. Other than that, what is there to say? Undead are undead, and your purpose is often the same.

    I prefer realism in my titles; after Dead Rising, Dead Island, and the like, the fear is what causes my favoritism towards this title. Playing as Crane makes me feel that fear, the terror that something is about to grab me and yank me off of my high horse. Then eat my brains, of course.

    Overall 9/10, despite a couple 7's. I love the uniqueness in this title. It will only get better with the season pass, and I haven't even tried co-op. A truly interesting - and anxiety-inducing - experience.    … Expand
  18. BUTTERS-CN
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best zombie games i have ever played. it has all the things you need in a zombie game horror and intense situations that you can barley squeeze out of.
  19. KletassVanDam
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    So far its been great! The game is fun play and easy to learn. Controls are tight and responsive. The only criticism I have (which I have for many games) is the cutscenes are soooo boring to me. It's not fun to watch digital characters have a "dramatic" conversation with pauses between statements, for minutes at a time. Speed it up, and just tell me "go get this item, then come back:So far its been great! The game is fun play and easy to learn. Controls are tight and responsive. The only criticism I have (which I have for many games) is the cutscenes are soooo boring to me. It's not fun to watch digital characters have a "dramatic" conversation with pauses between statements, for minutes at a time. Speed it up, and just tell me "go get this item, then come back: rather than take 2 minutes to explain why we need that item, etc. Thankfully, you can SKIP these scenes... aaahhhh... There are also spots where your character stops in place, gets his radio out, and stares at it while we listen to the conversation - why not just have the audio play in a "earpiece" while we are running around? These are just personal design choices I would have done differently to move the boring bits faster, but it's a minor gripe in an otherwise great game. I've played for about 2 hours now, and no rage-quittin'... so far so good!… Expand
  20. smithjones
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I have played especially with Zombies. The graphics on the xbox one is stunning and the running is just like "Mirror's Edge" game which allows for excellent movement. I am very pleased with buying this game and this is how "Dead Island" should have looked if the xbox 360 could have handled it.
  21. vangoat
    Jan 29, 2015
    8
    If you like dead island this feels like a great evolution. I like the parkour because it stresses how important it is to just survive. You're constantly on the run which feels more authentic than any zombie game I can think of...I haven't run into any issues with the movement. It is a hell of a rush to run by a bunch of zombies and then try to scramble up a fence not knowing how close theyIf you like dead island this feels like a great evolution. I like the parkour because it stresses how important it is to just survive. You're constantly on the run which feels more authentic than any zombie game I can think of...I haven't run into any issues with the movement. It is a hell of a rush to run by a bunch of zombies and then try to scramble up a fence not knowing how close they are behind you.

    Bottom line: If you like platformers, the fear of being hunted, zombies, RPG aspects of upgrades I would think you would like this game. It requires you to make tough choices constantly...holy shnikes running from the horde at night is exhilarating!    … Expand
  22. HeavensentKevin
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    Overall well made game. Not too many glitches and has a fun, gaming experience. A new take on the zombie platform style games adding parkour into gameplay. A well rounded fit as you make your way through the infected city.
  23. r34lh4t3
    Jan 29, 2015
    8
    just okay but already better than all Dead Island Games

    shame that it has season pass

    2 much games already that are on that "hype train"

    hope it pays off in the future

    solong
  24. drewdiamonds429
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    Me and my friend both purchased this game only knowing it had similarity to Dead Island. Not only is it 4x better but it literally gets your heart racing. The fun factor is there and the graphics also help create an amazing world. The AI is clumsy but it is only in certain parts, it seems like this was on purpose and it makes the game even better! Weapons are incredible and the story isMe and my friend both purchased this game only knowing it had similarity to Dead Island. Not only is it 4x better but it literally gets your heart racing. The fun factor is there and the graphics also help create an amazing world. The AI is clumsy but it is only in certain parts, it seems like this was on purpose and it makes the game even better! Weapons are incredible and the story is great so far. Definitely lived up to the hype. Buy it if you like zombie games and survive the night… Expand
  25. Utran
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    o jogo está incrivel demais, a ambientação o clima de seriedade total da historia, tudo esta absolutamente perfeito, o mais legal é quando tu ataca um zumbi e tu tem nitidamente aquele sentimento de que o zumbi esta sentindo o golpe, tu sente o golpe quando bate

    - graficos incriveis, iluminação tudo é lindo, e ta rodando muito liso mesmo perfeito demais. - historia sensacional te    o jogo está incrivel demais, a ambientação o clima de seriedade total da historia, tudo esta absolutamente perfeito, o mais legal é quando tu ataca um zumbi e tu tem nitidamente aquele sentimento de que o zumbi esta sentindo o golpe, tu sente o golpe quando bate

    - graficos incriveis, iluminação tudo é lindo, e ta rodando muito liso mesmo perfeito demais.
    - historia sensacional te prende desde o primeiro segundo
    - sistema de craft magnifico
    - aba de habilidades com 3 opções com muitas skills
    - o inimigo sente o golpe quando é atacado e isso da uma imersão absurda
    - a movimentação esta muito fluida tudo ocorre de forma explendida
    - cidade gigantesca com diversos lugares diferentes não andei tudo mais garanto que é monstruosamente grande
    - são 2 jogos, o dia e a noite que muda totalmente o gameplay é show demais
    - pode entrar nas casas e construções e vasculhar tudo
    - dezenas de itens que tem serventia para craft ou vender
    - carros, lixos, zumbis mortos, geladeiras, malas enfim tudo pode ser vasculhado atraz de itens
    - multiplayer sensacional, coop desde o começo apos o prologo, é so deixar ativado o coop que sempre entra gente , e o modo zumbi pode deixar ativado pra outros jogadores entrar no seu jogo, ou pode jogar sozinho sem ninguem te encher ai vai a gosto do freguês.
    - são tantas qualidades nesse jogo, diria que esse é o jogo que a muito procurava de zumbis, o sistema de combate é muito show enquanto em outros jogos os inimigos tu ataca e sao uns pedaços de madeira aqui no dying light o inimigo sente o golpe é so jogando pra entender é muito show.

    - a dublagem esta muito mais muito boa mesmo, fizeram um otimo trabalho parabens a warner e techland.
    - o som do jogo esta muito show. estou usando o headset oficial do xbox one.

    - quem tiver em duvidas pode comprar, esse jogo merece ser comparado.

    abraços.    … Expand
  26. TyVad1992
    Jan 28, 2015
    8
    I am writing this rather quickly so sorry about any grammar issues*

    If you are looking for honest user reviews of games, I wouldn't even consider the people who gave this game a 10. Unfortunately people do that for all games. A 10 out of 10 is a perfect game people and this game is far from perfect. Now I am not going to talk a lot about all the great things because there are too many    I am writing this rather quickly so sorry about any grammar issues*

    If you are looking for honest user reviews of games, I wouldn't even consider the people who gave this game a 10. Unfortunately people do that for all games. A 10 out of 10 is a perfect game people and this game is far from perfect. Now I am not going to talk a lot about all the great things because there are too many and there are just a handful of bad...but they can create a very frustrating experience.

    The things that I love: Night and day cycle, satisfying melee combat, decent gunplay, frightening feeling at night, different "tier" weapons, characters.

    Yes, this is an amazing game...far better that most of the ones that have been coming out. That being said, they have forgot some basic elements that really make the game frustrating. Instead of using your melee weapon to block like every other game, you have to unlock it as a perk in the 2nd level of the skill tree.Even then you have to create a shield to even utilize t block. Every other human character gets to block except yours. This makes for an extremely frustrating time fighting NPCs who have auto aim, dodge and block 90% of what you do. That is my biggest gripe with this game when it comes to gameplay. It would be nice if they added attachments to the guns and have the drops contain random objects instead of just medkits, flares and the standard exp boost. It would make searching for the airdrops and searching for weapons a lot more useful and interesting.

    There are some random events throughout the game as you make your travels but they really don't do much for you. Think of the game Spiderman when you get the random encounters and its the same ones over and over again...that is what this game has. Thankfully they give you some nice items instead of just experience.

    The graphics are stunning...except for the FILM GRAIN...Lord do I hate film grain. I do not understand what developers are thinking when they put in film grain without the option to turn it off. From what I can see on the forums, a lot of people are complaining about this so hopefully a "switch" will be implemented in a patch.

    Now I know I didn't expand upon all the great elements but if I did, it would take wayyyyy to much time as this game is AMAZING...but not perfect. I was just simply trying to point out a few elements that really make some of the game frustrating.    … Expand
  27. LiquidCheese
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    Great game. Combat is fun, moving thru environments is awesome, plot is decent so far and the graphics are pretty good. Overall I'm really happy with the game.
  28. Darkzygma
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    I clocked about 8 hours playing yesterday. Every minute I enjoyed. This game is like Dead Island and Mirrors Edge had a baby. Great game play, very nice graphics and a crap ton of stuff to do. Hell I spent 4 of those hours just running around exploring. If you enjoyed Dead Island you NEED to go grab this quick. I promise you'll love it.
  29. bender1985
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    GRAPHICS SCORE-9.5- : Its a beautiful game that captures the desperate atmosphere of a quarantined city. The wind, lighting and surrounding mountains are equal parts stunning and give you a sense of abandonment and seclusion from the outside world. The SUN is a very prominent component in the visuals, the sunset obviously being a trigger of anxiety, it is beautiful and you want to gazeGRAPHICS SCORE-9.5- : Its a beautiful game that captures the desperate atmosphere of a quarantined city. The wind, lighting and surrounding mountains are equal parts stunning and give you a sense of abandonment and seclusion from the outside world. The SUN is a very prominent component in the visuals, the sunset obviously being a trigger of anxiety, it is beautiful and you want to gaze but know you must go find shelter.

    GAMEPLAY SCORE-8.5-: The gameplay is much improved over dead island, the weapons seem to carry more weight and the parkour is very fun once you get a feel for it. The fact that you get XP for climbing and jumping and scaling just makes me more addicted to the game. But there are a few quirks that I do not like. You can kick zombies but there does not seem to be a way to kill them by kicking, so you have to use a weapon that has limited durability. Why cant I stomp their head in to save this weapon life?? And occasionally when jumping and scaling I found it clumsy to do the finer moves like dropping down to a near by ledge or the smaller jumps were missed.

    STORYLINE-8.3-: The storyline actually surprised me a bit, I have not beaten the game so I can not grade this with complete accuracy but it has a nice twist of being undercover and that adds to the tense feeling of the game. Still not the most emotionally in depth story but I do feel for the survivors I'm trying to help.

    ECONOMY-9-: It is almost identical to dead island, still very rewarding. I love loot and exploring the roof tops for it. The crafting is easy and on the go with fun gadgets. The XP economy is addictive!! I just wanted to keep playing and the XP is split into two bars...athletics and Combat so I wanted to balance my gameplay and try to find zombies split from the rest to kill and get my combat bar up while parkouring along the roof tops to get my athletics bar up. The skill tree is interesting, can't wait to dive in more.

    FINAL IMPRESSION-9-: A stunning game with a great atmosphere of desperation and tension. Satisfying combat and parkour engines with minor quirks but nothing too frustrating once gotten used to. An addictive economic system that makes me want to keep looting and getting XP.    … Expand
  30. Stevesitz
    Jan 28, 2015
    8
    Finally, a zombie game that feels fresh. The first thing that really stands out to me in this game, and others have said it, is the story but also the unique music. The story is definitely deeper than what any preview made it out to be and combined with music that sounds like something out of a John Carpenter movie (with that deep gloomy synth overtone) it really does make this game feelFinally, a zombie game that feels fresh. The first thing that really stands out to me in this game, and others have said it, is the story but also the unique music. The story is definitely deeper than what any preview made it out to be and combined with music that sounds like something out of a John Carpenter movie (with that deep gloomy synth overtone) it really does make this game feel like you are playing the roll of a modernized 1980's George Romero zombie movie. The controls are very tight and easy, which is a nice change of pace from the very comparable 'Dead Island' games. The upgradable progress trees can be a little confusing but mainly just because they are so massive with so many routes to go, but that's not so much a bad thing. I keep reading a lot about how great the graphics are, which they are good, but could be much better especially when it comes to the environment which seems very repetitive and bland at times. With them pushing the parkour elements everything looks great from the routes they makes it clear you should take (the high road on rooftops) but when you spend time on the ground level it becomes very blah looking, specifically any large bodies of water which seem to have no movement or animation. The interface of the game almost reminds me of 'Fallout 3' as far as having to build items, repair weapons as they become damaged, keep an inventory, finding safe places to sleep and pass time, and even the way the camera zooms in when having a dialogue with other characters (which is a good thing in my mind). The game play is very is very reminiscent of 'Dead Island' but much deeper with a heavy, heavy, heavy emphasis on the parkour elements. You will be going on several 'go fetch this' or 'go rescue him' missions, but the dynamic of time sensitivity with the day and night makes it feel really fresh. The co-op and counter-op ability is really fun too, as well as the options to keep your game private in both senses of having people being able to drop in to play along side with or keeping it private yet keeping the counter-op open letting somebody fill the role of the zombie stalking you down. All-in-all the game is refreshing for its genre but can get a bit stale at times, however, the action and deeply gloomy feeling this game delivers in the bigger missions and deep story more than makes up for it.… Expand
  31. Zats
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Great Graphics, The night is scary as hell, Plenty of quests, This game is pretty dang good..... The Co-op is probably the best part If you like Dead Island you will like this game
  32. drdreh
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Great game! Great ambiance! Great gameplay! The night really scary! Multiplayer mode is great fun! If you like zombie game, open world, play this game!
  33. IsaacSlade
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    As I'm writing this, I've played for about five hours, and in those five hours, I've had one of the most fun, and genuinely frightening experiences I've had playing a zombie game. Combat is very simple, but in this game, it's much safer to run early on. Stop to fight out in the open,and you can very easily become swarmed, and die very quickly. But that's why I love the movement system.As I'm writing this, I've played for about five hours, and in those five hours, I've had one of the most fun, and genuinely frightening experiences I've had playing a zombie game. Combat is very simple, but in this game, it's much safer to run early on. Stop to fight out in the open,and you can very easily become swarmed, and die very quickly. But that's why I love the movement system. It'll take a bit to get accustomed to at first, but once you do, you'll have a blast (If you like parkour in video games). My one complaint gameplay-wise is that there's no actual function to check your watch, and the only way to do so is to hang from a ledge. Though you do get radio warnings an hour before sunset, which is nice.

    The story is certainly more interesting than I was expecting (To be honest I wasn't even expecting one), and the voice acting is good. The game is very pretty to look at too. But it becomes a whole different game when the sun goes down. That's not just a marketing tagline, it really does change. Instead of dodging slow zombies and scavenging for supplies,you're now running for your life from a much faster,stronger,and more dangerous enemy, one that stalks you relentlessly. But, at night, experience points double. So, when the sun goes down, you really have to ask yourself...is the risk really worth it?

    Edit: So, I played a little more into the game, and I found a good a workaround for the watch issue. If you carry a good knife with you, you will hold up both arms when it's equipped, letting you see your watch just fine.    … Expand
  34. LeCroix
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Have immense fun with Dying Light, it is exactly the game I've been waiting for a long time. Dying Light makes a lot of things right. it's the perfect zombie game for me.
  35. Muscles83
    Jan 27, 2015
    9
    This game is like a refined Dead Island (with the crafting of weapons) and the story dialogue of FarCry. The running around and leaping over everything make this game so much fun; add in the traps you can set throughout and this game is worth picking up. Far better than what I expected.
  36. MrFlankster
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Far Cry 4 + Metro Last Light + Mirror's Edge + Fallout 3 + Condemned + Zombies= Dying Light.
    BRA-Freakin-VO!
    This game came out of nowhere. Given that there were no reviews to speak of, I thought this was another one of those "Let's not let it be reviewed because we know we F'd up on this one, so let's pray for the best type of game. *Cough* Aliens Colonial Marines *Cough* I thought    Far Cry 4 + Metro Last Light + Mirror's Edge + Fallout 3 + Condemned + Zombies= Dying Light.
    BRA-Freakin-VO!

    This game came out of nowhere. Given that there were no reviews to speak of, I thought this was another one of those "Let's not let it be reviewed because we know we F'd up on this one, so let's pray for the best type of game. *Cough* Aliens Colonial Marines *Cough*

    I thought it'd suck for sure due to the fact that no critics could even review it until, basically, launch day, and due to the fact that it was made by the same peeps that made the sluggish, boring, tedious Dead Island series.

    This is a TRUE zombie game. A true survival game. Just when I thought nobody could make a fresh take on the genre, I'm blown away by this masterpiece. How smart were they. They stuck the finger to all the negative nancy's out there by creating a game very much worthy of having awesome reviews released a month early, but holding it back and letting the public form their own opinion before it gets tainted by professional critics paid to give good scores or bad scores.

    Play the game without reading a professional review and you'll be pleasantly reminded what a true video game is all about. This is the birth of a new franchise, re-imaging of the survival horror genre, married with slick action adventure with RPG elements. I don't know how long this game is, but it keeps upping the the fun around every corner that I pray that it goes on for 100 hours (At least). TOTALLY worth the price!
    This is a gamers dream. I can't wait for the sequel.... and I haven't played all the way through! This is the first game that I've reviewed without completing it all the way yet. That's saying something.

    I love being wrong in times like this and I love taking a risk and having it pay off. Seriously WB and interactive, crowd fund the next one and let's get it rolling.    … Expand
  37. fletcha2001
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Great game, picture dead island with a better story, graphics, and gameplay. All it has done so far was great, and Dying Light has not failed to impress.
  38. Joe614
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    I currently have played about 11 hours of Dying Light and must say that game is fun and really does a good job to get your heart racing. The game mechanics are smooth. The story is okay. Nothing we haven't really heard before. The parkour is amazing. The multiplayer was fun. The graphics are beautiful. I highly recommend this game.
  39. NAchocheese1238
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    This game is just amazing in every way the story the visuals and the gameplay is so awesome and fluent. If your thinking of buying this game then buy it its a must have for all owners for the new generation.
  40. RoyceThat20
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best zombie game I have played sense state of decay. The graphics are amazing. The nighttime feel is almost to scary lmao. Glad I picked this game up you won't regret it.
  41. MrPositive
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely remarkable. I actually had pretty low expectations after I didn't really enjoy Dead Island all that much, but Techland must have overhauled their team with some top quality people. The environments and characters for graphics are not only realistic but deliver it's own unique style. I'm only 10 hours in and it's the best game I've played since The Last Of Us.
  42. Maximum1234
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing. Parkour is awesome and the combat is awesome. This game is a must have. Its just so much fun to play co-op and just take out zombies and run around the city. Buy this game now.
  43. TheNacho
    Jan 27, 2015
    9
    First review here on MetaCritic. Yay me! Anywho, bought this game after watching many gameplay videos and I must say the game is gorgeous. Takes a moment to get used to the controls for the running and jumping, but once you get it, it's pretty smooth. This game is what the last Dead Island should have been (to me). I was on the edge of my seat many times and love the feeling ofFirst review here on MetaCritic. Yay me! Anywho, bought this game after watching many gameplay videos and I must say the game is gorgeous. Takes a moment to get used to the controls for the running and jumping, but once you get it, it's pretty smooth. This game is what the last Dead Island should have been (to me). I was on the edge of my seat many times and love the feeling of impending doom - which the game captures well. Overall, a good game and looking forward to playing co-op.… Expand
  44. RCDane1392
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    this game is great, it has some of the best zombie gameplay that I have ever tried, at day you run around trying to prepare for the night, and the night gameplay is amazing I feel paranoid even an hour after turning the game off, it truly makes you feel scared of the night. good night good luck
  45. Agent-D
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    I know many of you will be on the fence about another Techland zombie game. Trust me, I was very cautiously pessimistic about Dying Light. I can say that in many ways though it is a perfected version of Dead Island, my only real complaint is the lack of vehicles. I understand these weren't introduced to allow players to make use of the parkour movement system.

    Graphically they game    I know many of you will be on the fence about another Techland zombie game. Trust me, I was very cautiously pessimistic about Dying Light. I can say that in many ways though it is a perfected version of Dead Island, my only real complaint is the lack of vehicles. I understand these weren't introduced to allow players to make use of the parkour movement system.

    Graphically they game is pretty outstanding, I think it looks better than some of the videos and screenshots we have been shown for so long. I have seen some odd to downright hilarious things while playing this game, nothing game breaking, but like zombies stuck in cars or watching them fall over and over again.

    Combat is very similar to Dead Island but feel far more natural. The games level system with combat makes it seem like your weaker than you should be at first and then way stronger than anyone should be by the end. I get this is probably to give the player a sense of learning to fight and survive and while its entirely possible you will survive even the most intense swarm, just keep in mind that in most events early on its always best to just run. Once the levels start rolling in and the weapons get better and better you effectively become the Rick Grimes of Dying Light and just start mowing through the undead.

    The audio of the game is pretty spectacular, probably my favorite part. The voice acting is pretty sharp with Roger Craig Smith (Known for playing Chris Redfield & Ezio Auditore) taking the lead. The ambient noise provides great atmosphere, especially at night when things are at their creepiest. Most firearms sound average, neither great, nor bad. Weapon impact on melee weapons sound great though and add to the brutality of the actions on screen.

    As some have stated, the story is well more than I expected it to be, so I have to give them kudos for trying, the game is at it's best when playing co-op or even more so when terrorizing players as a Zombie. The only real thing I feel they missed out on was leaving out vehicles (like I stated at the start) but otherwise its a solid zombie game for next gen consoles.

    Overall it's certainly the best game we have seen from Techland    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Games Master UK
    Apr 9, 2015
    73
    This is a sure shank redemption for Techland, and a big step up from previous Dead Islands. [April 2015, p.65]
  2. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Mar 10, 2015
    70
    A lot of fun in small bursts, but not amount of polish, parkour or persistence can plaster over the cracks of the aging Dead Island mechanics and systems. [Issue#121, p.72]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 4, 2015
    60
    Though not entirely soul-destroying, Dying Light will leave you feeling like you've just eaten a box of budget chocolates - unsatisfied, underwhelmed and unsure if it was worth the money. [March 2015, p.72]
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