Dead Island 2

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
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  1. Xboxygen
    Apr 19, 2023
    In spite of its arduous development, which gave rise to certain concerns, Dead Island 2 is a real success. The technical aspect is spot on: the quality of its landscapes and the very elaborate atmosphere of its ten explorable zones often make for quite a pleasant surprise. The whole thing is wrapped up in an effective narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat and its well-written secondary characters are the icing on the cake. The title unveils more and more layers throughout its adventure and is filled with good ideas, thus captivating us for the twenty hours it takes to complete it. Of course, the game remains quite standard in its approach and does not revolutionise the genre. Yet, how pleasant can it be to slaughter and butcher hordes of undead foes under the blazing Los Angeles sun. The gameplay is rich and varied, offering many different weapons to play with, while giving free rein to our creativity. Fans of zombie games, go for it! You will not regret it.

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#59 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
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#22 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 102 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 102
  3. Negative: 14 out of 102
  1. 12225
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Better than the first Dead Island. If you like zombie games you will love this game.
  2. Steyraus
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    This is a game that prioritises Fun over all else, like games use to do before games had to be designed to keep the player playing and tryingThis is a game that prioritises Fun over all else, like games use to do before games had to be designed to keep the player playing and trying to draw money out their pockets. Combat is , visceral, varied and addictive . The map and progression keeps you engaged.
    LA is a Gorgeous place for the mayhem and blood sheed Dead Island 2 encourages. Visually and artistically one of the most beutiful games I've seen thus gen..Had a blast messing around with elements and weopens to create the most insane zombie destruction possible.    … Full Review »
  3. Ryang23
    May 24, 2023
    4
    I have to admit that I'm truly baffled this game is receiving such high scores and turned out to be a success at all. Personally I felt theI have to admit that I'm truly baffled this game is receiving such high scores and turned out to be a success at all. Personally I felt the game to kind of a brain dead experience. I would enter any area and no matter how many zombies or hazards were around me, I could just stand there swinging my weapon repeatedly and never die. I also kind of expected the game to lean more towards adult humor and topics and not be quite as goofy. Weapon upgrading became quite pointless after a couple of hours and I found myself basically ignoring most item and weapon pickups in favor of just exploring and progressing towards the objective.… Full Review »
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