User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 102 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 102
  2. Negative: 14 out of 102
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  1. Apr 26, 2023
    7
    Good solid fun! Not as good as the first but better in ways. Pretty solid performance also. This is how a game should launch. Take notes other devs.
  2. Jun 4, 2023
    6
    Solid game in terms of detail etc. Quite a bit of freedom but feels like an artificial 'open world' experience

    Silly details though, like levelled zombies and having to pay (in game currency, not real money) to level up your gear. Rather dull compared to the "see zombie, smash zombie" gameplay I was expecting
  3. May 5, 2023
    5
    Fantastic game - really enjoying playing this with a couple of friends. Looks and plays smoothly
  4. Sep 1, 2023
    6
    Story is made for gen z. The first game was lightyears better story wise. What's up with these **** writers in every new game ?
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 35
  2. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. May 1, 2023
    75
    Dead Island 2 manages to surprise by proving to be solid and, above all, fun, thanks to an excellent co-op segment and a great dismemberment system. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said at the narrative level, and the gameplay suffers from excessive repetitiveness, but it still remains a worthy zombie game for fans of the genre.
  2. Apr 26, 2023
    85
    Featuring a literally jaw dropping, procedural zombie damage system, a diverse and entertaining cast and high production values from start to finish, Dead Island 2 not only manages to live up to the expectations set by its two mainline prequels over a decade ago--it blows them right out of the water.
  3. Apr 26, 2023
    78
    Dead Island 2 is pure fun. We are satisfied after completing the long-awaited sequel. Few risks in a game that offers what fans of the genre demand.