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Dead Island 2
Released On: Apr 21, 2023
73
7.6
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 91 Critic Reviews
73
56% Positive
51 Reviews
51 Reviews
38% Mixed
35 Reviews
35 Reviews
1% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 91 Critic Reviews
73
56% Positive
51 Reviews
51 Reviews
38% Mixed
35 Reviews
35 Reviews
1% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Throwing out the dour and the drab, Dead Island 2 is all about killing in style. From the beautifully rendered wastelands of HELL-A, to the equally visceral limb destruction system, there’s endless fun to be had here. With enough to do solo or with friends/strangers, not to mention the upcoming expansions, Dambuster Studios have rewritten how to enjoy oneself in the face of Armageddon.
A delightfully gory surprise, Dead Island 2 rises above its hellish development to deliver the sort of horror comedy romp that is rarely seen in the industry. It doesn't break the mould, but it does deliver pure blood-soaked campy joy from start to finish.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 605 User Ratings
7.6
67% Positive
407 Ratings
407 Ratings
21% Mixed
126 Ratings
126 Ratings
12% Negative
72 Ratings
72 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 605 User Ratings
7.6
67% Positive
407 Ratings
407 Ratings
21% Mixed
126 Ratings
126 Ratings
12% Negative
72 Ratings
72 Ratings
I like this game so much, just i don't know why with a graphic like that the reflect of the caracther doesn't reflect in mirrors..
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PlayStation 5
Well worth the wait! Simply brilliant game, in pretty much every single aspect - it was a looooooooong wait for it to arrive; but my goodness it surpasses all expectations.
I cannot recommend this highly enough -it's only one of a few games to score 10/10
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PlayStation 5
Dead Island 2 does not fool you into thinking it's another deep virtual drama or an epic RPG. It's simply a great action comedy designed to make you relax, provided you like bloody hordes of zombies.
Dead Island 2 is a classic zombie-themed action game that offers hours of fun in its amusing brutality, with thousands of undead to slay in the most creative ways and a collection of weapons suitable for every need. However, the lack of originality limits the potential of a gaming experience that doesn't shine in terms of story and mission variety. Fighting zombies from Beverly Hills to Santa Monica is always satisfying. Still, after almost ten years of waiting for Dead Island 2, we would have expected something more than an action game that does its duty and nothing more.
Zombie hacking at its purest, Dead Island 2 takes some simple ideas and works them to perfection in a well-made and fun game. It's a one note thrill, but does well to make that note absolutely sing.
Dead Island 2 is very much so a blast from the past. It looks pretty, but it’s a phoned-in first-person action zombie adventure with oddly unpolished combat, horrendous writing, and overly linear stages that lack depth.
Dead Island 2 knows exactly what it is — and you should know it as well before buying. If you really, really love killing zombies in lots of different ways, go on, you'll have a lot of fun. If zombies are just normal enemies for you and you think a game needs more than that in order to work, don't even get close.
Dead Island 2 delivers an exhilarating and gruesome zombie-slaying experience that seamlessly blends intense action with a compelling storyline. The game's vivid graphics and attention to detail create a truly immersive world where the undead menace feels horrifyingly real.From the outset, the visceral combat mechanics make bashing zombies a visceral delight. The variety of weapons, each with its own unique feel, adds a layer of strategy to the blood-soaked chaos. Whether you're decapitating zombies with a machete or pulverizing them with a baseball bat, the game's gory visuals and realistic physics make every encounter satisfyingly **** main story and side quests are seamlessly woven into the gameplay, offering a captivating narrative that keeps you invested in for hours and hours. The well-crafted characters and their individual story arcs provide depth to the overall experience, making each mission feel more than just a mindless slaughter. Dead Island 2's open-world design encourages exploration, and stumbling upon side quests adds diversity to the gameplay. The infectious thrill of mowing down hordes of zombies is complemented by the satisfaction of completing engaging side missions, ensuring there's always something exciting around the corner. In summary, Dead Island 2 is a blood-pumping, adrenaline-fueled journey into a zombie-infested world. Its seamless integration of gory combat, a captivating narrative, and engaging side quests makes it a must-play for fans of the undead genre, offering both a visceral and entertaining gaming experience.
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PlayStation 5
Repetitive combat and unfavorable rewards, but the environment design, weapons, props, and character models are perfect in every aspect.
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PlayStation 5
This is a solid, simple, turn your brain off game. The story and characters are surprisingly entertaining and the writing can be really funny at times. The gore system in the game is brutal and realistic and makes combat satisfying. It also has some simple but fun immersive sim mechanics where you can get creative with your zombie killing such as throwing a battery into a pool and electrocuting all the zombies standing in it. The main downside is that it gets repetitive quite quickly. Weapon customization isn't that deep and it really just comes down to making something deal electric, fire, acid, or bleed damage. Also, you don't unlock your first legendary weapon until the last mission of the game. The rest are earned through post game side missions. They are all cool but if you don't want to play the post game, you will never get to use them and if you do, you don't get to use them for that long. Overall, it's a good albeit somewhat forgettable game that is still far more enjoyable than Dying Light 2.
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PlayStation 5
Lots of bugs, especially in coop mode. Also, cannot fully finish the game, since some journals cannot be picked up anymore. The support for the game is really bad, in 3 months none of the bugs I've reported were fixed, every time receiving an automated response that they are aware of the issues, but cannot give us a timeframe in which they will be fixed.
It's really a shame, because the game looks really good, but seems like it was made by amateurs.
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PlayStation 5
Eight years of waiting and seventy dollars for nothing. The story of the game is very ordinary and the killing of zombies becomes boring after a few minutes. The only positive point of the game is the top graphics.
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PlayStation 5
Summary Dead Island 2 is stylish, vibrant and flooded with zombie infection. Explore iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Meet larger-than-life characters. Slay countless foes in exquisitely bloody detail. And evolve to become the ultimate Zombie Slayer! A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, i...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Apr 21, 2023
Developer:
- Deep Silver Dambuster Studios
Publisher: Deep Silver
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