Dying Light

 PlayStation 4
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1985 Ratings

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  1. glypheye
    Jan 27, 2015
    9
    Beautiful, open world...looks amazing! Running smooth and silky on my PS4 thus far, without any noticeable glitches playing all day today. Some of the objectives are a little frustrating to reach with precision parkour jumps, but, once achieved, seemed worth the effort. Zombies are slow moving obstacles, for the most part...but are formidable en masse. The parkour is loads of fun,Beautiful, open world...looks amazing! Running smooth and silky on my PS4 thus far, without any noticeable glitches playing all day today. Some of the objectives are a little frustrating to reach with precision parkour jumps, but, once achieved, seemed worth the effort. Zombies are slow moving obstacles, for the most part...but are formidable en masse. The parkour is loads of fun, though difficult to get in a rhythm and gain momentum with. I'm guessing that improves with skill and practice though.

    I'm really enjoying this game thus far!    … Expand
  2. John5417
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Like Far Cry 4 with zombies. Gameplay so good. Great graphics. If you decide hang out overnight can be your worst nightmare. A pure zombie game and survival on its best and to the point. No middleground.
  3. Redstripe420
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    This games great, been playing all night. Its really stupid how there are reviews on here with zero and they say they dont have the game and never played it. These reviews should be deleted, not a fair shake. Well im quite enjoying it myself.
  4. 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 is    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
  5. OutDorJustice80
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Get the game, it is very fun to play. The graphics, sound immersion, controls, crafting.... I could go on forever on how everything fits together so nicely.
  6. NextgenX
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Im playing the pre order, this is actually like 10 times better than Dead Island series. The story is strong compared to Dead Island, the Parkour matches and sometimes is even better than Mirror Edge's. The Combat is actually awesome, incredible addictive. When you go alone to the city it makes you thrill , this game is actually good, nothing like people were saying.

    Graphics on PS4 are    Im playing the pre order, this is actually like 10 times better than Dead Island series. The story is strong compared to Dead Island, the Parkour matches and sometimes is even better than Mirror Edge's. The Combat is actually awesome, incredible addictive. When you go alone to the city it makes you thrill , this game is actually good, nothing like people were saying.

    Graphics on PS4 are amazing, this is one of the best looking game so far on PS4 catalog.

    Physics and ambience are absolutely superb at this title. Ive played about 2 hours and i can say this is a good game, it could get to the point that it will be boring, but lets hope it does not happen.    … Expand
  7. Maj23
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    This game made me smile in such a way that I cried tears of joy when I realized what I was playing. I hated Dead Island and this just makes up for everything including the existence of herpes
  8. Meeerkat
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    I would give this a solid 8. My biggest way of summarizing the game would be what Dead Island should have been. The story isn't any Dragon Age or Heavy Rain caliber but its interesting enough to keep you engaged. Combat is pretty fun.
  9. Mrvise
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    28h later i have finished the main campaing and few side missions. Most of the game I played with friend. The game is not realy that hard, you just have level up and make better weapons as you lvl up. All the players who are complaining about boring scenary, there is another part of the city if you just do the main campaing for few missions. I would give this solid 9. There is few issues28h later i have finished the main campaing and few side missions. Most of the game I played with friend. The game is not realy that hard, you just have level up and make better weapons as you lvl up. All the players who are complaining about boring scenary, there is another part of the city if you just do the main campaing for few missions. I would give this solid 9. There is few issues with controls espicially in last story mission but in overall this was quite enjoyable game. I usually dont finish all the open world game because i get bored but this wasent the case here. I can imagine this can be quite hard for gamers that dont like challenge but that how it is zombie world. Try to get ur friend to help that way its fun and enjoyable. Graphics are good but same copy paste interiors and faces are little dowside. Be the zombie is fun but this game needs more game modes to go futher. It might be fun for few runs with friends and trying to do all the missions and leveling up but it,s needs moore like tha challenges are in multiplayer. The story was ok not any special but get u trought the game. Give game a chance its gets easier after you lvl up. Sry for spelling. Not native speaker… Expand
  10. zegooddr
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    Beautiful and fun. All I really ask for from a video game.
    I've been enjoying this game immensely. From the moment I had to take my first leap on the Zombie filled streets to my first experience at night. I have zero complaints, really. All of the problems I've had with movement were removed with practice. If you enjoy tense moments, excellent audio, and fun game play then this is a must    Beautiful and fun. All I really ask for from a video game.
    I've been enjoying this game immensely. From the moment I had to take my first leap on the Zombie filled streets to my first experience at night. I have zero complaints, really. All of the problems I've had with movement were removed with practice. If you enjoy tense moments, excellent audio, and fun game play then this is a must buy on the PS4. Bonus points for working flawlessly on day one.    … Expand
  11. Ragendar
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    Herein lies my opinion.

    I found Dying Light to be a very interesting mesh of gameplay and story. The gameplay tends to be good. I generally like the parkour system, until I accidentally press backward slightly while jumping and end up flying off the side of a four-story building. There is clear progression as you gain more skills and better weapons. Zombies go from being tedious to    Herein lies my opinion.

    I found Dying Light to be a very interesting mesh of gameplay and story. The gameplay tends to be good. I generally like the parkour system, until I accidentally press backward slightly while jumping and end up flying off the side of a four-story building.

    There is clear progression as you gain more skills and better weapons. Zombies go from being tedious to kill with your iron pipe that you fished out of a dumpster, to being sliced in half with your honed katana blade. Parkour gets better with more skills, and becomes really exciting with the final couple agility skills. Some of the controls get in the way of themselves, such as the dodging mechanic which you will use to accidentally launch yourself off of cliffs. You'll also encounter points where climbing into the window and not on to the roof will be as enraging as it was in Assassin's Creed: Unity.

    The killing objectives get tired as enemies become repetitive, and the only changing factor is the number they throw at you at once. This didn't bother me to much, as the scenery and plot objectives kept me engaged. The zombies do become more difficult as you progress, and different types of zombies begin making appearances, giving you a bit more damage but failing to make you really change your strategy.

    One word: Platforming. It isn't always good, and you'll wonder why they made certain choices- particularly the ones that you find in the story objectives.

    I thought the story was pretty good. It was more than the banal, 'zombie apocalypse-must survive' cliche. I like the interactions between the characters, and I found your character's narrative to be fulfilling. Occasionally the main character would spout out my own thoughts about a situation- which felt pretty gratifying.

    The multiplayer is pretty bad. It's one zombie (whose player had to have purchased a new copy of the game) versus up to four human players. There's a lot wrong with this, so I'll try to keep it organized by chronology. As a human, your world can be invaded by a player-controlled zombie called a Night Hunter. Now, you can disable this possibility in the in-game menu, however often you get roped into this mode- and it is boring as it is pointless and broken. First, the game is designed to be four survivors versus one zombie, but often through connection errors or just the survivors saying 'no thanks,' you'll be left alone against the zombie. Often when I played as the zombie, I would enter a game only to immediately have the game end because all of the survivors quit. Playing as the zombie, if the game didn't end it was often because one or more of the survivors were afk. Easy points for the zombie, but really sucks for the survivor. Anyway, it's bad and it should be dismissed.

    Overall I enjoyed the single-player mode, and playing with friends in cooperative modes was engaging enough (honestly I preferred being alone so I could keep a steady pace during the missions). The horror moments in this game were few, with most of them occurring when the game put you outside at night, or exploring a dark and quiet place where you knew zombies would be crawling out of every crevice eventually.

    Good game, enjoyed it. 8/10, 8.5 in my book forever.    … Expand
  12. jcop678
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    Dying light is a single player experience that is based soley from your what you do and how you do it. Dying light is a game i was taken by suprise.
    After dead island i was expecting dying light to be that. But instead it suprised me. I didnt follow the release problems for the pc but I heard it wasnt optimized well
    but i played on xbox one so i wont really be mentioning them. So this    Dying light is a single player experience that is based soley from your what you do and how you do it. Dying light is a game i was taken by suprise.
    After dead island i was expecting dying light to be that. But instead it suprised me. I didnt follow the release problems for the pc but I heard it wasnt optimized well
    but i played on xbox one so i wont really be mentioning them. So this will be about my experince alone with the title knowing nothing about the launch it trails with it
    that alot of critics cant seem to let go. It was the company's fault not the games fault. Any way back to the review. Dying light is purely amazing. I for one loved dead
    island for what is was a simple zombie hack and slash. Dying lights story in my opinion is generaic but i had fun with it. I truely enjoyed my experience as Kyle Crane.
    The secret agent from the GWE trying to get the file that will bring us closer to the cure for this new disease that is a cousin to rabis. The stroy takes its self pretty
    serously which i didnt like all that much we are in a world with mutated zombies. I cant take anything serously if i just cut of a zombies head then felt up her ****
    to find 19 dollars. But the story was enjoyable. The gameplay is phenominal. I mean honestly ive never had more fun in a zombie open world game. The combat is satisfying
    and on point. The parkour is a little tough to get used to but once you get the hang of it its fluent. The day and night cycles feel real and night has this lingering
    feeling that at any moment you will die. Which in a lot of cases you probably will. There was this one mission i had to kill this special zombie and take his flesh,
    because it was linked to the cure. Or at least thats what i was told. I sat in this dark corner waiting and watching as the fast unkillable zombies walked afraid theyd
    see me. As soon as they walked away i charged killed the target and got the item for a mission then excaped threw the dark being chased by the scarest enemy in the game.
    that is a experince truely unique to the player of dying light. The graphics are supreb with perfect lighting effects and damn near perfect frame rate. Overall the game is
    very fun, its not the perfect game with its lackluster story but everything else is important. I bought this game for killing zombies, i personally dont give a **** why.    … Expand
  13. beckles1313
    Feb 1, 2015
    8
    I wasn't a big fan of the Dead Island games so I wasn't really expecting much from this game. I was wrong. This game has a lot to offer. RPG and Survival Horror fans will enjoy this. The open-world looks really nice and the parkour makes this game extremely unique. There are a lot of things to keep you busy and entertained during the gameplay experience. Not without it's share of problemsI wasn't a big fan of the Dead Island games so I wasn't really expecting much from this game. I was wrong. This game has a lot to offer. RPG and Survival Horror fans will enjoy this. The open-world looks really nice and the parkour makes this game extremely unique. There are a lot of things to keep you busy and entertained during the gameplay experience. Not without it's share of problems but I still totally recommend this game.… Expand
  14. Digital_Voice
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    I've played 32 hours of Dying Light so far. This is one of those titles that compliment your console of choice. The graphics are amazing. The day/night cycle, weather effects, ambient sounds and music are all extremely well done. Missions are fun and challenging.

    The zombie types are varied with different strengths and weakness and definitely add a new element of danger. One zombie is a    I've played 32 hours of Dying Light so far. This is one of those titles that compliment your console of choice. The graphics are amazing. The day/night cycle, weather effects, ambient sounds and music are all extremely well done. Missions are fun and challenging.

    The zombie types are varied with different strengths and weakness and definitely add a new element of danger. One zombie is a fair challenge but a group of zombies is very difficult to fight off, even with abilities leveled up! The night time is really dark and really dangerous and adds a real element of suspense especially against special infected enemies.

    There are Safe Zones scattered throughout the city that are lit up with UV lighting (Some special infected are sensitive to UV lighting). Some of the Safe Zones require you to secure them first by defeating the undead population and turning on power breakers to restore lighting. Finding them at night is not that hard as they are well lit but getting to them without getting spotted by a particulary dangerous special infected called a Volatile or getting attacked by a group of zombies in the dark can be really difficult.

    Leveling up is similar to Dead Island where you have 3 skill trees to level up your character. Weapon variety is much more expanded this time to include Resident evil style weapon mods like freeze grenades & flame grenades. Speaking of Resident Evil, Roger Craig Smith who voices Chris Redfield in the Resident Evil games also does a great job voicing the main character of Dying Light Kyle Crane. While the lip syncing is not perfect in Dying Light, it's also not that bad and the voice acting is well done for all of the supporting cast in Dying Light.

    You just can't go wrong with this title. If you love zombie games you will love this. If you loved FarCry 3, Mirrors Edge, Fallout 3, Dead Island and The Last of Us then you will love this game. Its as though they have taken the best elements of various games and put them into this game.

    Just Cause 2 and Rocksteady's Batman titles use a grappling hook mechanic. Dying Light also uses a grappling hook mechanic and it works really well. There is a crafting system similar to The Last of Us and Techland has done away with finding work benches. As long as you have the schematic, parts and/or ingredients you can craft anything on the fly.

    It is clear that the team at Techland put a lot of work into this game and it shows. The game truly is a must own game.

    Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  15. Tyler1999
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    Don't understand the critics reviews... This game is amazing, best game I've played in a long time. Graphics, beautiful, gameplay, SO FUN, story line, well there's been worse, but over all this game is just amazing
  16. RiPnItUp
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    This game is AWESOME!!!

    No Spoilers!!! First, let me say this. If you're dying 5 times per mission, you need to up your skills. Don't blame the game because you're weak at FPS games. I rarely die in the game, and when I do, it's because I purposely bite off way more than I can chew. And even then, I usually come out on top. Be critical thinkers, people!!! Not just in videogames    This game is AWESOME!!!

    No Spoilers!!!

    First, let me say this. If you're dying 5 times per mission, you need to up your skills. Don't blame the game because you're weak at FPS games. I rarely die in the game, and when I do, it's because I purposely bite off way more than I can chew. And even then, I usually come out on top. Be critical thinkers, people!!! Not just in videogames either.

    You will so get your money's worth with this game. Hours and hours of gameplay. Also, I rarely start a game and think, man, I want to go back through this again. The controls take a minute to get used to, but when you do, you'll be flying around the city and slaughtering zombies in the process. I actually have been using a SCUF gaming controller for years and I have one for my xbox 360/One and for my ps4, so i was pretty bummed about the jump button placement because you spend so much money on a bada$$ controller but can't really use it. But that's the thing, with the way they mapped the controls, there is no better way to do it. But yeah the controls are perfect for the style of game.

    The graphics are great, especially for the scale of the game. I won't ruin it for you, but if you like to kill some zombies, this game is for you. I am actually more into the rpg leveling elements myself.

    That being said, the progression element of the game I feel is great. Again, I don't want to ruin anything for anyone that's why I'm being kind of vague. Let's put it this way. You will need to get better and better as the game goes on to survive in the city.

    The story is pretty solid. I would say that the focus of what you're supposed to be enjoying in this game is there

    So everyone who is thinking about buying this game, or is on the fence about it.........GO BUY IT!!!

    Unless you have no skills. Then stay away from this game, and any other FPS style game worth playing lol    … Expand
  17. Compi24
    Apr 24, 2017
    8
    An immersive combat and weapon customization system successfully smooths over the cracks of an imperfect story in "Dying Light," Techland's much-improved spiritual successor to "Dead Island," where the parkour may be a bit cumbersome at times and the side quests might be a tad too monotonous for my tastes, but overall, the experience is nonetheless noteworthy and satisfying.
  18. Kyle2086
    Feb 1, 2015
    8
    Never played the dead island games so I can't give any context on those, but I found this mostly enjoyable, the plot isn't gripping, the characters are forgettable, but the player is given a lot of freedom on how to progress through the story mode, and the amount of unlockable special moves allows you to play the game how you want, which is to me what saves this game. When it works well,Never played the dead island games so I can't give any context on those, but I found this mostly enjoyable, the plot isn't gripping, the characters are forgettable, but the player is given a lot of freedom on how to progress through the story mode, and the amount of unlockable special moves allows you to play the game how you want, which is to me what saves this game. When it works well, it's great, I found it immensely enjoyable to perform combat stunts such as vaulting over a zombie to drop kick another into a wall of spikes, but when it doesn't work it can be incredibly frustrating, and there's no game manual and often no explanation of what's happening, a few times, my character exploded or just died without warning and with no visual cue as to what happened, sometimes enemies would pop up mere feet away and in one mission, a large enemy's hammer would end up hitting me no matter what I did. The game uses a checkpoint system to save, there's no manual save options, and I think the developers knew what they were doing when they implemented that. Large open world games, like fallout for example, tend to have unexpected glitches in them, some fun, like characters accidently being flung into the stratosphere, or annoying, like getting stuck in the geometry and falling into a bottomless gray abyss. Thankfully, there are few and far between, and the game respawns you quickly and you're back in the action, although with a stiff penalty, the 'survivor points' which you use to purchase general skills and abilities, and which is also tied to the loot system and vendors, takes a big hit, and when it's not your fault it feels incredibly unfair. Speaking of loot, Techland pretty much ripped off Destiny's color coded loot system, although personally I think they did it much better. Each weapon has stats for base damage, durability, and handling, where rarer weapons will be better in all categories. There's also an option to upgrade, which increases these stats further, in addition to that, you can also further upgrade these weapons with improvised modifications with junk parts you find around the city to add electric shock or burning damage, which also give a nice visual modification. The system is fairly complex and should give you plenty to mull over, and the melee weapons are visually pleasing, the firearms on the other hand have little variation, and are rare, and using them will attract more enemies, although they become a necessity for certain points in the game. Ammo is even more rare in the game world, and the developers have limited your ammunition reserves to what you can carry on your person, which is around 60 pistol rounds and 100 rifle rounds, which can go pretty quickly, and which you cannot stockpile in your player's stash bag, which seemed to be a little useless after the beginning of the game, since only weapons take up space in your inventory. Co-op mode changes this a little since you can save a weapon for a friend and drop it for them, and just in general co-op mode can be a lot of fun with the improvised traps around the city, which is definitely the strongest part of the game, the wonderfully designed zombie killing sandbox.

    Pros: melee combat, weapon crafting, loot system
    environments are fun to use in zombie dispatching, parkour, well designed
    sounds are above average, not amazing but zombie howls in the distance are chilling
    night/day gameplay experience changes dramatically
    mostly well balanced

    cons: some angering, but not completely game breaking glitches
    controls wonky at times, setup is a little hard to get used to, no alternative control scheme
    story could have been improved, pacing especially
    gameplay mechanics will sometimes not work when you need them to, doesn't happen often but when it does it's aggravating

    All in all, it's worth a rental, even more if you have a friend to play it with, just don't expect a lot of gunplay, and look around the internet to get some tips since the game doesn't offer any, I was trying to decide if I should list that as a con, but I think I was just expecting more on screen hints since most new games tend to hold your hand and I've gotten used to it.    … Expand
  19. Hi_Im_Game
    Feb 7, 2015
    9
    What a surprise of a game. I, like many others, held out a few days until I saw some reviews (stopped pre-ordering games which had a review embargo). I'll just dive right into the review.

    I played a little of Dead Island but I thought the game was too clunky IMO. This game is smooth with the addition of the Parkour system that is responsive on all but several occasions. Now, Mirror's    What a surprise of a game. I, like many others, held out a few days until I saw some reviews (stopped pre-ordering games which had a review embargo). I'll just dive right into the review.

    I played a little of Dead Island but I thought the game was too clunky IMO. This game is smooth with the addition of the Parkour system that is responsive on all but several occasions. Now, Mirror's Edge is one of my favorite games of all time but I don't think this Parkour system is as good as Mirror's Edges. It is still pretty good and makes running around the town truly enjoyable.

    The variety of different side quests with their own story lines is awesome. Each story gives you an insight on how people are trying to survive these hard times and really adds to the atmosphere. This is exactly what I was looking for after Far Cry 4 failed to deliver on that front.

    The three leveling trees: survivor, agility, and power all have their own ways of being leveled and add to the variety within the game. Each time you level up, you gain new abilities which actually make you feel stronger then you were before. Weapons scale as you level so by the time you are around 20 you feel like a badass that nobody wants to mess with.

    One of my favorite features is the day and night cycle. You are truly trying to survive at night because if you aren't prepared and let yourself get overwhelmed you will most certainly die. Even after playing for 30+ hours I still get that heart pounding feeling when I am being chased through the streets of Harran.

    The game looks great as well although there is little variety in the appearance of NPCs and zombies (some look exactly the same). Also, the lip-syncing is just abysmal and hurts the appeal of the game. Quarantine zones are fun but I feel like they could have done more with them. Random events are also fun but, again, there could have been a little more variety. The variety of the zombie types is pretty good, on the scale of Left 4 Dead 2.

    Besides a few nuisances here and there, I find myself coming back to this game everyday. Even just running around and killing zombies has yet to lose it's appeal. Running around and collecting materials, new weapons, and doing random events is enjoyable with the great Parkour system.

    I have a hard time finding anything bad to say about this game which is a good thing. This game is definitely better than Far Cry 4 in my opinion and does things just as well as other sandbox games out there. People say it doesn't innovate and I guess to an extent it borrows from a lot of its mechanics from other games but the night cycle is a new feature that I have yet to see executed as well as this game has done. I don't think people should dock a game for borrowing mechanics that people enjoy. If anything, they do a great job on making all those mechanics work cohesively.

    A great game, well worth your money. People really need to support smaller triple AAA studios such as Techland who pour their heart into a game (or else we will be left with big triple AAA titles and indie games). They love this game and it shows in the detail. Remember they pushed their game back by several months when it wasn't ready. I respect them for acknowledging that their game needed some work and I think it's better for it. Can't wait to keep playing and I hope they add some great expansions in the future.

    Thanks for reading!    … Expand
  20. ToFewViews
    Feb 19, 2015
    8
    'Dying Light' is a survival horror zombie game from the people who made the Dead Island series, In a flooded market Dying Light has to keep it's self original and it does a good job at that. The addition of all kinds of parkour, grappling hooks and environmental hazards adds a nice touch to the open world and let's to get around with ease. The weapon customization is similar to Dead Island'Dying Light' is a survival horror zombie game from the people who made the Dead Island series, In a flooded market Dying Light has to keep it's self original and it does a good job at that. The addition of all kinds of parkour, grappling hooks and environmental hazards adds a nice touch to the open world and let's to get around with ease. The weapon customization is similar to Dead Island but they kick it up a bit, with more over the top and extreme weapons and attachments. Those weapons do come in handy with Special infected similar to Left 4 Dead and the zombies during the night be extremely aggressive. Co-op in this game can make it feel like a fun light hearted zombie killing wonderland but once you explore alone you get a much bigger sense of horror and suspense that gives the game a whole different feel. Overall Dying Light is quite a enjoyable experience for fans of Zombies or Open World Action games if you can get some friends from some Co-Op fun you will quite enjoy this game.… Expand
  21. murderboner
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    Pleasantly surprised. A mash up done right. What Destiny wanted to be. Very much Far Cry 4 with a much better protagonist. Crane really cares about what's going on unlike super indifferent Ajay Ghale. Side quests are fetching (so far) but much more dynamic like Fallout 3. Like Metro Redux, you're confined but free. Mimics Mirrors Edge control scheme but way way better implemented. SmoothPleasantly surprised. A mash up done right. What Destiny wanted to be. Very much Far Cry 4 with a much better protagonist. Crane really cares about what's going on unlike super indifferent Ajay Ghale. Side quests are fetching (so far) but much more dynamic like Fallout 3. Like Metro Redux, you're confined but free. Mimics Mirrors Edge control scheme but way way better implemented. Smooth and responsive. Loving how you start off as an untrained idiot and become a force to be reckoned with. Love the complex skill trees that make you earn your right as a slayer.

    I was on the fence about this one but zero regrets. I make very planned purchases with games and my gamble paid off. It's that good. Buy it!    … Expand
  22. rhap
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    I'm having lots of fun running around kicking zombies and escaping the volatiles. Since I rarely play games like this (more into JRPGs), almost everything is new to me and I find it awesome. My only issue is that the city design is kinda repetitive. Other than that, entertaining when I want to take a break from raids on MMOs or just relax after work.
  23. bonerjams03
    Feb 2, 2015
    9
    My first impression was pretty mediocre, but as I unlocked skills and progressed the game it became more addicting and fun. If you liked Dead Island, you will probably like this game as well. The gameplay outshines the dull and predicable storyline. Worth the buy!
  24. Cruddi
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    This is a review with 21 Hours played.

    I love this game I really do but it scores 8 of 10 because I feel like i was lied too about the be a zombie mode because it's not exaclty what was advertised, saying you can invade someone's game it's not really invading because when you do invade it swtiches to Vs type mode when i heard you can invade someone's game you would chase them down    This is a review with 21 Hours played.

    I love this game I really do but it scores 8 of 10 because I feel like i was lied too about the be a zombie mode because it's not exaclty what was advertised, saying you can invade someone's game it's not really invading because when you do invade it swtiches to Vs type mode when i heard you can invade someone's game you would chase them down during the night and ruin their quest line, the night never ends when this happens and the UV lamp is over powered it only takes a quick flash from the UV and you will just stop in your tracks when pouncing lastly it is hard to see what is going on through the filter.

    Now that the worst part is out of the way on with the good, the freerunning is fantastic once you unlock a few skills such as the roll because it makes the free running more flowing, jumping from the roof and landing on a car/any soft landing area never looses it's rush. Running away is a valid tatic due to the free running. You might have heard people saying that the free running is like Mirrors edge, I wouldn't say that because in mirrors edge you could build up speed with everything being well timed but on Dying Light you move at the same speed all the time which is still quite fast also the free running is more simplified that mirrors edge.

    The combat is nice and visceral the weapons feel nice and weighty, one downside is that unlike dead island you can't opt to use your R stick to aim your swing which i really loved it because I could choose to break arms etc easier, although the auto is really good chooses vertical and horizontal swings acordingly but there is no reason to really aim to break arms as there are enough skills to make things easier with the killing. Guns are quite hard to find at early levels. but don't seem to level up when I came across a police rife the first time and at later levels they had same stats but are still deadly at higher levels, but the use of guns are not recommended because it will draw the zombies in but will also summon virals that can climb and sprint after you or who ever made the noise ;)

    Zombies in this games are to be feared, not because they are scary but because 5 or more WILL destroy you, there are special type zombies out there which help change things up as you level up and get better items you will start to breese through the low level zombies like they are made of tissue paper but getting over confident at this stage will still get you killed quickly. Human's are also to be feared a few bullets will kill you even at higher levels, they won't just chrage you they will wait for you to attack and throw knifes. I was surpirzed that you can cut the heads, arms and legs off of a human just like the zombies unlike dead island I know it's a small thing but i didn't expect it in todays up tight rating system.

    I have also seen people saying that the side quests are boring and fetch quests. the latter is true most of them are go here and collect x or speak to x who will ask you to go collect x but it's not straight forward as that one mission has you locate a video in a video store where they are all stored alphabetically, once you return you have to use the free running to find a way into a house to finish the quest and my personal faveourate quest was climbing the massive supports of a bridge getting right to the top and throwing my self off in the pitch black into the sea below and it was amazing! There is one mission type that returns and it will drive you mad, escort quests my god everytime i have done these they get smushed into the floor by one of the special zombies which just made me angry and i stopped doing them.

    There are tons of collectables: notes, zombie statues and flags. Notes are strange usually you will be asked to press a button to open it and read it or it would open automatically but it doesn't you have to go into the menu and open it if like me you don't realise you can read them and open them later on they can loose abit of context.

    In summary this is a 8/10 could have been more if some of the niggling issues had been ironed out but I still really enjoy it and plan to try 100% it. Also I haven't bought the season pass I don't think they are a good idea beyond CoD and Battlefeild.    … Expand
  25. ChaliceHunter
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    LOL whats with guys giving Bad reviews because they Suck hard at playing the game!! mikeykey try crafting crafting weapons and upgrades. OFC its gonna take a few hits to kill the Living dead with a lvl Spanner lol. Guys come on grow a set and play the game properly instead of rage quitting and giving a 0 out of 10! because there is nobody to hold your hand during the Zombie apocalypse!!.
  26. TheRedStar
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    I think the lack of ability to actually use more than a couple of preset control schemes really sucks. I hate having the jump button locked into place. I will say also, that until you level some, you can't hurt a kitten, much less a zombie. The overall experience is good though and you definitely will get some heart pumping moments. Co-op is really fun, single player is fun but lonely,I think the lack of ability to actually use more than a couple of preset control schemes really sucks. I hate having the jump button locked into place. I will say also, that until you level some, you can't hurt a kitten, much less a zombie. The overall experience is good though and you definitely will get some heart pumping moments. Co-op is really fun, single player is fun but lonely, much as I imagine a real zombie apocalypse might be without friends. In my eyes, it's a solid 9, just wish there was a bit more customization to the characters/weapons/etc.… Expand
  27. JoshR1370
    Feb 1, 2015
    9
    I highly recommend this game to anyone who is looking for something new. This fast paced zombie horror survival is so far my favorite of its genre. I cant help but give kudos to techland for trying something a little different. I read a lot of the more negative reviews to try to see if I am missing something but I can assure you I am not. One guy says "it takes 3 to 4 hits to kill aI highly recommend this game to anyone who is looking for something new. This fast paced zombie horror survival is so far my favorite of its genre. I cant help but give kudos to techland for trying something a little different. I read a lot of the more negative reviews to try to see if I am missing something but I can assure you I am not. One guy says "it takes 3 to 4 hits to kill a zombie" and "i cant get passed the first mission, the main character is severely underpowered". I dont think some of these guys understand that the zombies are just a detailed set piece. Dont try to kill every one of them with a wrench because you will lose. You will gain abilities the more you play which will make getting away from zombies easier. My one problem with this game is the lack of side quest change up. Most of it is a little silly but their are a few fun things to do. Like most games they are just fillers to help level up. I dont understand how somebody could say there is no story because there is a great story if you are willing to dive in. Read notes, listen to recordings etc. Saying there is no story is solidifying the fact that you are lazy and expect to have everything spoon fed to you :-). Seriously though i had a blast playing dying light. I am about to start my second run through as we speak. If you are not in to zombie apocalypse survival then dont buy this game. If you are wanting to just get guns, bombs, rocket launchers and just blow thousands of zombies away then donr buy this game. However, if you do want a more "realistic" zombie survival game with awesome parkour and great fighting mechanics and clever bludgeon weapons, you'll love this one. Give it a shot. I will say though if you are a pc gamer interested in mods dont waste your time. Go buy a picaso painting and draw stick men on top of it. I kid i kid, relax! :-)… Expand
  28. Chaddercheez
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    Make no mistake, this is an FPS game. For those of you complaining about the field of view, maybe stick with third person games. The FOV in this one is no better or worse than any other FPS. That said, this game is a ton of fun -- the movement is fluid, running from hordes actually becomes more fun than taking them head on (and you'll live A LOT longer). The fighting feels right (DeadMake no mistake, this is an FPS game. For those of you complaining about the field of view, maybe stick with third person games. The FOV in this one is no better or worse than any other FPS. That said, this game is a ton of fun -- the movement is fluid, running from hordes actually becomes more fun than taking them head on (and you'll live A LOT longer). The fighting feels right (Dead Island vets will definitely appreciate the advances Techland has made in this regard) , the side-quests are fun and usually feel like your involved in doing something important, and leveling up adds all kinds of new tricks to your repertoire. The city itself is basically a piece of apocalyptic art and comes with all kinds of diversity... from free running through the streets (which at night is a great way to get your heart pumping) to battling it out in the tunnels, to diving underwater to escape a to scouring all three floors of the school for loot, to base jumping off of the top of bridges into hordes of oncoming zombies. And the sound... ohhh the sound. Quite frequently find myself just standing in one place (hopefully on top of a building) just listening to things going on around you -- something knocks over a glass bottle just around the next corner, behind you there's a moan as a Night Hunter spots you and heads your way while you hear the "splat" as another Infected steps into one of your traps.

    If you enjoy Dawn of the Dead, 28 Days Later, and The Walking Dead, had some fun with Dead Island or Farcry3/4, and can get past the "Field of View is nowhere are good as Assassin's Creed" jabber, this game is for you.

    PS I haven't even tried the Be the Zombie Mode yet!!    … Expand
  29. iPod1083
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    Dying Light is one of the best PS4 games this year in my opinion. I have played over 2 days in total already and I absolutely love it. The graphics are absolutely amazing, the combat is so brutal which is awesome, and the parkour is unbelievable. The controls could be hard to get use to, but once you do, they will be really easy. I have unlocked all the upgrades in the game which meansDying Light is one of the best PS4 games this year in my opinion. I have played over 2 days in total already and I absolutely love it. The graphics are absolutely amazing, the combat is so brutal which is awesome, and the parkour is unbelievable. The controls could be hard to get use to, but once you do, they will be really easy. I have unlocked all the upgrades in the game which means that the game is even better. I have a couple of weapons that have over 2,000 damage and they just rip through zombies. The game never gets old in my preference. The co-op is amazing and makes the game so much more interesting because just watching your friend cut through zombies while you are sitting on a rooftop. I would definitely give this game a 10/10 and if you are into these kind of games, this is a amazing game.… Expand
  30. mrpopo
    Feb 7, 2015
    10
    The best game before this I had was metro last light and it seams that game had a love child with mirror's edge and was inspired by dead island and I have to say the first time in forever I bin scared of zombies even at day time and a game that can keep you going for 12-20 hours I would even get this game for $100 and still say money well spent.
  31. Joeloup
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    40 hours playing. Just the best game I've played for a few months... (years ???). Just make me want to spend a night walking and climbing in the streets of this town. Graphics are awesome, sound too ! Quite scaring at some moments.... Well, wish all games brought me that kind of feelings. 40 hours playing and still the same pleasure !!!! Thank you to the creators of this game !!!!!!
  32. gamingfanatic
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    Never playing a Dead Island game previously i was going in with a clear mind not knowing what to expect and to be quite truly honest i didn't want to put it down! The gameplay to me was just outstanding and a breath of fresh air for me. I will admit some of the story i found cliche and somewhat boring however the gameplay and the side missions make up for it in my opinion.

    The parkour    Never playing a Dead Island game previously i was going in with a clear mind not knowing what to expect and to be quite truly honest i didn't want to put it down! The gameplay to me was just outstanding and a breath of fresh air for me. I will admit some of the story i found cliche and somewhat boring however the gameplay and the side missions make up for it in my opinion.

    The parkour system i find enjoyable just jumping around from roof to roof hacking and slashing each zombie you see. i particularly enjoy the game at night trying to avoid the Volatiles and running away when you realise your weapons are useless against them. I will go back and play the original Dead Island. It's my second favourite PS4 game to date as it really sets the bar high for future games in the zombie genre. Very well done Techland!    … Expand
  33. CheesusCrisp
    Jul 23, 2015
    10
    Genuinely do not understand why this does not have a significantly higher rating. Everything about it is fantastic - graphics, audio, story, controls, gameplay mechanics... Takes the likes of Skyrim and Fallout to a whole new level. The parkour is immensely satisfying and variety of weapons and customisation extremely extensive. My only criticism is towards the end of the game the choicesGenuinely do not understand why this does not have a significantly higher rating. Everything about it is fantastic - graphics, audio, story, controls, gameplay mechanics... Takes the likes of Skyrim and Fallout to a whole new level. The parkour is immensely satisfying and variety of weapons and customisation extremely extensive. My only criticism is towards the end of the game the choices on the skill-tree are not that great, but then I have been playing for a long time and am putting off doing the last story quest so that's understandable. Really don't want it to end and running out of things to do but I just want *more* 10/10… Expand
  34. A_Fungi101
    Feb 29, 2016
    8
    Here is my listed breakdown of Dying light and its parts:
    Graphics- it is not crysis 3, but they do the job well
    Story- The games narrative is merely a device to get you into the real gameplay, not much context, but enough to get you going Gameplay- This where it shines, Dying Light provides immense opportunities to forge grand weapons and claim ultimate power over the zombies. The    Here is my listed breakdown of Dying light and its parts:
    Graphics- it is not crysis 3, but they do the job well
    Story- The games narrative is merely a device to get you into the real gameplay, not much context, but enough to get you going
    Gameplay- This where it shines, Dying Light provides immense opportunities to forge grand weapons and claim ultimate power over the zombies. The early game of running away with sparse combat later turns into a "revenge" upon them for all of those med kits the used up earlier. Additionally the parkour is fun, while also being a bit nauseating at first, becomes a pleasure later.
    My score of 8/10 stems not from the games story, but the intense and satisfying gameplay that kept me coming back to the game, even after 1 year.    … Expand
  35. Dave1986
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Put about 4 hours into Dying Light yesterday. Great game. Have to say if you own a new gen system its a must. Graphics are great and the gameplay is smooth. The storyline is definitely enough to keep you interested. I preordered it back when it was originally suppose to launch and waited forever for it. Im glad I did cause its one game where its seems they put some time into. 10/10 for me.
  36. marten216
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    Im over 40 and have been playing for many years. this game is a lot of fun. the graphics are really good as I stopt constantly to look around at the details. you can jump on buildings like assassins creed in first person witch is a lot of fun. it has rpg elements like dead illand but much better. its emmerssive and fun. if you like open world zombie games with survival elements and a coolIm over 40 and have been playing for many years. this game is a lot of fun. the graphics are really good as I stopt constantly to look around at the details. you can jump on buildings like assassins creed in first person witch is a lot of fun. it has rpg elements like dead illand but much better. its emmerssive and fun. if you like open world zombie games with survival elements and a cool city to explore you will enjoy this.… Expand
  37. themadgamer
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    Indeed it were the intrepid who picked this one up on launch day after AC:Unity pretty much established what we already knew; games with late reviews usually aren't of decent quality, to still pay respects to those who make them. Face of the matter is, I was a fan of Dead Island in the regard that it did a decent job at building a fantastic atmosphere. There were times where I felt likeIndeed it were the intrepid who picked this one up on launch day after AC:Unity pretty much established what we already knew; games with late reviews usually aren't of decent quality, to still pay respects to those who make them. Face of the matter is, I was a fan of Dead Island in the regard that it did a decent job at building a fantastic atmosphere. There were times where I felt like a survivor in a zombie apocalypse during my time there. Now on to Dying Light....

    I took a leap of faith with this one and it appeared to pay off. I was never a fan of the breakable weapon system that is still employed here but it pays respects to the zombie movies of old in a way, where a slow, lumbering zombie is so deceptively deadly in a grotesque yet nearly innocuous package. Crane is agile, athletic, and very capable of maintaining a pulse but arrogance will get you killed if you aren't careful. The parkour system allows you to spring into action across a sprawling city and the camera work only serves to preserve the adrenaline it wants you to feel, especially during the night. The combat feels good, you almost can feel the thud of a bat on the undeads' collective skulls. Upgradeable skills allows you to be more defensive than most FPS games and your ability to haul ass when the cards aren't in your favor round out the package.

    The graphics are pretty incredible, with great draw distances, lush vegetation, and what i would consider amazing lighting. You see, I've never experienced the top end of PC gaming so the ps4 serves as the benchmark for I think is great. No complaints in this department and I can't even nit pick about frame rate or what have you because any drop proved to be negligible, short lived, and rare. Now on to the bad news....

    The voice acting is atrocious, the story isn't fleshed out, the characters have room to breathe but they don't. Dead island never wowed in this department and this entry won't either. The main character being the worst offender. I think they grabbed the janitor as he strolled through the studio that day and asked if he wanted an extra five bucks an hour... goodness... Then again, The Last of Us pretty much spoiled it for everyone. I don't think this should be a detracting factor... Super Mario Brothers wasn't directed by Quentin Tarrantino either sooooooo.... I don't consider it a deal breaker although it only establishes a reason to run through a disease torn city.

    The mission structure is all fetch quests for the most part, but they... gives you a reason to enjoy the mechanics which are amazing. The character almost muses about being on the monkey bars and the city will appeal to those who remember that part of the playground. It's a true testament to the creators of the game that they can make mundane mission structures fun simply because you want to rip through the same streets because they always seem to feel new. Love it....

    If this game fails in the press it won't be because of the game or it's mechanics, it will be because you can't seem to care for anyone in it. I'm of the opinion that if you want to love a character, read a novel, if you simply want to keep your pulse pounding, then this might be the game for you, providing we are of similar mindsets.    … Expand
  38. gumba-ya
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    AWESOME. Its a fun Game and an awesome parkour with great mechanics and a real satisfying gun,-fightplay. Dont listen to the trolls. It´s worth its money. Especially 4 Player coop will hit you hard!
  39. EllisD
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    I am impressed, I must admit I was skeptical, Dead Island was fun but disappointing (all the bugs), I'm only about 5 hours deep in the game, the night time is extremely intense & thrilling, the mechanics are solid & graphics are above average, the main thing is this is ten fold better than Dead Island, it has the fun factor and is challenging enough to keep me wanting more!
  40. Wildsamich
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    Fun, scary, and pretty. It follows the gameplay style of Far Cry 3&4, which is not a bad thing. The melee system feels nice and brutal. It's a lot of fun to dropkick a zombie off a cliff or into spikes. A few bugs here and there. Overall I'm having a blast.
  41. Chase_brunn
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    Once again do not listen to critics in regards to a game. This in every aspect is phenomenal and is easily one of the best zombie games ever made. It is visually stunning, zombie A.I. is intelligent and story mode and side missions are super intense and engaging. This game is worth every bit of your time and this is coming from someone who really isn't a fan of the zombie genre but lovesOnce again do not listen to critics in regards to a game. This in every aspect is phenomenal and is easily one of the best zombie games ever made. It is visually stunning, zombie A.I. is intelligent and story mode and side missions are super intense and engaging. This game is worth every bit of your time and this is coming from someone who really isn't a fan of the zombie genre but loves this game. Please take time to see for yourself!… Expand
  42. turnedagainst
    Jan 29, 2015
    8
    I finally made an account after so many games with ignorant 0 reviews, one guy on here wrote about the pc port being horrible on the ps4 side. (Maybe you need a better pc bro). My honest review of this game is 7.5-8/10. I am very impressed with the graphics and being a fan of the dead island series despite its flaws you can tell techland put alot of effort into this game. The gameplay isI finally made an account after so many games with ignorant 0 reviews, one guy on here wrote about the pc port being horrible on the ps4 side. (Maybe you need a better pc bro). My honest review of this game is 7.5-8/10. I am very impressed with the graphics and being a fan of the dead island series despite its flaws you can tell techland put alot of effort into this game. The gameplay is fluid, the parkour is fun and at night it's a rush and the gameplay dynamics change to a more stealthier last of us feel, and then you get spotted and it becomes a frantic scramble to escape, something i was very impressed at how exciting it was. Dying loght is of the same vein as dead island: craftable weapon upgrades, skill trees, coop, all things that work very well. I get that there is one protagonist, but i wish it was more like dead island with class based skill trees, which in coop could have had a better dynamic with different skills and abilities. Although the story is better than DI its lacking, and my only other issue so far is character models. With such a pretty game it's a shame the human npcs are so generic without emotion, and the star of the show, the zombies are so repetitive, its a shame there aren't many different models so when they're in a group it looks more interesting than six bikini wearing zombies and 4 red shirt one armed zombies. All in all techlands clean slate departure from deep silvers control is a great start, if they listen to fans, dying light 2 could be the best open world zombie game yet!… Expand
  43. Artur95
    Jan 28, 2015
    8
    8/10

    Yeah, this is clearly a good start of 2015. The parkour system is amazing, feels more natural comparing to Mirror's Edge. Weapons customization is great, there are many things to loot around the map and combine them to improve your weapons. Also, the leveling system is big and easy to upgrade the abilities. The story seems to be pretty decent and serious which makes the game more    8/10

    Yeah, this is clearly a good start of 2015. The parkour system is amazing, feels more natural comparing to Mirror's Edge. Weapons customization is great, there are many things to loot around the map and combine them to improve your weapons. Also, the leveling system is big and easy to upgrade the abilities. The story seems to be pretty decent and serious which makes the game more realistic.

    The bad things is first: the controls are very complicated to learn, there is no many options to adjust the buttons the way you want, the default ones are TERRIBLE. And the second thing is that sometimes there are frame drops which they are not really awful and painful but there they are.

    To sum up everything, i recommend this game if you are passionate of zombie game. One of the best zombie survival games ever    … Expand
  44. afetty
    Jan 27, 2015
    9
    As I am playing Dying Light the first thing i can say is that this is what Dead Island should have been. The game really encourages character leveling ,and you can really feel your characters growth with each level you gain. It feels more like a legitimate zombie survival and not just another bash and go zombie game that we have all become familiar with that frankly i am, and i am sure youAs I am playing Dying Light the first thing i can say is that this is what Dead Island should have been. The game really encourages character leveling ,and you can really feel your characters growth with each level you gain. It feels more like a legitimate zombie survival and not just another bash and go zombie game that we have all become familiar with that frankly i am, and i am sure you are sick of playing. I think the best part however, is the day and night cycle, it almost feels as though it is two different games. The cooperative play is really fun, free roam zombie killing a scavenging will prove to provide many hours of fun for you and your friends. There are a few bugs that i have found nothing major though. The most noticeable issue the dialogue and face emotions. All in all a great game that is well worth your money and time.… Expand
  45. Snows
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    The only negative reviews I've seen for this game are from PC gamers who think everything should be handed to them on a gold plate, therefore i'm disregarding them and reviewing this for the people who are looking to purchase this for their console. I've played every game worth playing on the PS4, from The last of Us, Shadows of Mordor, Tomb Raider, Far Cry, Dragon age Inquisition, GTA V,The only negative reviews I've seen for this game are from PC gamers who think everything should be handed to them on a gold plate, therefore i'm disregarding them and reviewing this for the people who are looking to purchase this for their console. I've played every game worth playing on the PS4, from The last of Us, Shadows of Mordor, Tomb Raider, Far Cry, Dragon age Inquisition, GTA V, Advanced warfare, to even the Playstation store indie essentials, none however, come close to bringing me the joy I've had playing this game. It is everything you could want from an Open world zombie game.. Ofcourse the story can always be better, but we aren't talking about a Hideo Kojima game here. The game itself is so enjoyable you won't even realize how mediocre the story is. The other complaint I've seen is that the game is repetitious.. SURE, expect to run a few errands or so, but again, the gameplay is so outstanding between every objective you won't even bat an eye. It's all about reading between the lines people. This game accomplished everything it set out to. And if you're wondering how big of a difference day time and night actually are in the game, nighttime can be quite terrifying. The first encounter specifically is an experience in and of itself. And if you want to avoid the city at night, you can even choose to sleep until morning back at the safe zone. However this isn't always an option so be prepared to be on the edge of your seat. 1010. Would recommend to just about anyone. (sorry for the long review)… Expand
  46. Brendon6446
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    This game is what dead island tried to be. Great graphics along with good gameplay and controls. I like this game a lot and am excited to play it more and upgrade my guy to make him more badass
  47. GamerForLife87
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Dying Light is a breath of fresh air in the open world zombie horror genre. The Visuals are very crisp and clean. Voice acting is very good,character animations are life like and realistic.
  48. kris2fur
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    I share played this to my suprise it's great.
    I was thier biggest critic but it looks like the developer put the time in and released a gem.
    BEWARE PC master race some pople are saying the pc version has some glitches.
    I hope people help police the reviews so pc reviews don't end up here.

    Good game good graphics can't wait to co op this game.
  49. sunshine2364
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    I put three hours into the career mode last night. I am at work now and the thought of playing "Dying Light" is making my heart race. I have been playing horror-survival type games since "Resident Evil 1" on the PlayStation, and I can safely say that this is as scary as games get. It's scarier than "The Last of Us," that's for damn sure. Come nightfall, I find myself fleeing towards aI put three hours into the career mode last night. I am at work now and the thought of playing "Dying Light" is making my heart race. I have been playing horror-survival type games since "Resident Evil 1" on the PlayStation, and I can safely say that this is as scary as games get. It's scarier than "The Last of Us," that's for damn sure. Come nightfall, I find myself fleeing towards a safe-zone like a little b**** with my heart in my throat.

    Also, the parkour is super smooth. You can jump for certain walls and even if you are an inch short, the game will give you the benefit of the doubt and let you pull yourself up... away from the zombies scratching at your feet.

    The story is definitely a big part of the game. Way more story than I expected. There were even times at the beginning where I felt like the story development was holding me back from bashing in zombie brains with a steel pipe, which is why I bought the game.

    The music and sound effects are awesome, and the graphics are incredible. I find these visuals unbelievable. Also, the map is so big that I know it'll take me at least another 10-15 hours of game-play before I have any sense of direction.

    All-in-all, awesome game. It was even sold out at the first two stores I went to, and I didn't even know that was possible nowadays.    … Expand
  50. noogiloogi
    Jan 27, 2015
    9
    gameplay looks awesome,story is pretty strong and the parkour lacks good weapons but overall its really good. fans of dead island will love it or any zombie game or movie lover will like this game.
  51. 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
  52. justintheraven
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    This Game is so sick. Every User reviewing it with a 4 and under can and should be ignored. They are just sad because they dump a ton of money into their PC and get "Crappy Ported versions" of the game. PC will always complain. Get this for Xbox one and PS4!!.
    This game is a ton of fun. I played last night for about 4 hours and it is gorgeous on my PS4. Its a great open world game and    This Game is so sick. Every User reviewing it with a 4 and under can and should be ignored. They are just sad because they dump a ton of money into their PC and get "Crappy Ported versions" of the game. PC will always complain. Get this for Xbox one and PS4!!.
    This game is a ton of fun. I played last night for about 4 hours and it is gorgeous on my PS4. Its a great open world game and lots of stuff to do. It has the Dead Island feel but its like Dead Island on Steroid. Everything is bigger, better, stronger and better to look at. Im having a blast and you will too

    GET THIS GAME!!!    … Expand
  53. Sgtkeebler
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    I love this game the story is pretty awesome, and the night is so intense. I was reading reviews about people saying the movement isn't as fluent like climbing walls and free running, but if you look they wrote their reviews on day one. unless you have been playing since its midnight release till the time they wrote their reviews then i can bet they didn't build up their skill tree. onceI love this game the story is pretty awesome, and the night is so intense. I was reading reviews about people saying the movement isn't as fluent like climbing walls and free running, but if you look they wrote their reviews on day one. unless you have been playing since its midnight release till the time they wrote their reviews then i can bet they didn't build up their skill tree. once you get about mid level on the skill tree movement and running become so much better!! your guy jumps car, fences, and runs like no one else, and when you get to night things become so much easier still hard but easier. I'm having a hard time surviving because you need metal parts to repair weapons and all mine are all broken. I'm not saying its hard to repair them but I have been having such an amazing time running and ducking from zombies, I haven't had time to find stuff to repair my weapons. Excellent game highly recommended. 4 of my friends from work got it and we have been having such a fun time on multiplayer. At night everyone is yelling cussing and laughing running from mutated zombies, haven't had this much fun playing multiplayer in forever.… Expand
  54. Pimpsize
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    I had been keeping an eye on this title for the past year with high hopes, but a realistic expectations. I am only 5 hrs into the game, so take this review accordingly.

    The parkour is possibly the best in any game I can recall, and the fighting feels weighted very much in realism, aside from the leaping dodge moves you get early in game. Upgrading is fun, not too tedious, and really    I had been keeping an eye on this title for the past year with high hopes, but a realistic expectations. I am only 5 hrs into the game, so take this review accordingly.

    The parkour is possibly the best in any game I can recall, and the fighting feels weighted very much in realism, aside from the leaping dodge moves you get early in game. Upgrading is fun, not too tedious, and really pays off in various ways. Story is solid, characters are not-too contrived and side missions are great.

    I think my biggest complaint would be lip sync animations, and that's about it. The game is surprising me with thoughtfulness of multi-tiered level design, but they don't over-do it. You may be a bit tired of climbing puzzles if you played Far Cry 3, 4 recently, but there aren't too many in my playthrough so far to turn me away. The world is quite immersive, with great lighting, good effects like fog, fire, electrocution etc... overall if you are into zombie games, this is your game. If not, I still consider it a must play for it's parkour survival feel and beautiful immersive surroundings.    … Expand
  55. slim1985
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    one of the finest survival games i have ever played if you are a fan of survival games then dying light is a must it has insane atmosphere, real ZOMBIES, tons of missions, great graphics just get the game it worth your money
  56. poopygamereview
    Jan 28, 2015
    8
    This is a solid 8.5 out of 10 for me. Great graphics with a smooth framerate. Those two things in one sentence is in short supply these days, but somehow techland achieved it. Aside from a few "wonky" visual glitches here and there, the game is supremely stable as well. Which again, is hard to come by these days.

    I'm only a few hours in so I can't say much of the story yet, but the    This is a solid 8.5 out of 10 for me. Great graphics with a smooth framerate. Those two things in one sentence is in short supply these days, but somehow techland achieved it. Aside from a few "wonky" visual glitches here and there, the game is supremely stable as well. Which again, is hard to come by these days.

    I'm only a few hours in so I can't say much of the story yet, but the voice acting and cutscenes are good enough. The freerunning, while it starts out slow and requires practice, turns into quite a bit of fun as you progress and unlock new abilities and get better with the controls. The combat is also very satisfying. I don't think I've felt as much satisfaction with a metal pipe to the head since the Condemned series. Good stuff. This is all made even more fun when you factor in the 4-player co-op. Nothing like freerunning the streets together and knocking zombie heads with friends.

    All in all, I'd say if you're a fan of Farcry 4, Mirrors Edge, and Dead Island, you will most definitely enjoy this game. Go pick it up!    … Expand
  57. johnbman11
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    Wow. This game is the best game I've ever played on the PS4 second only to Alien: Isolation (I'm a huge Alien fan). Still, there is so much freedom in this game that it actually adds to the fear, especially at night. The beginning is a bit odd getting used to but once you do, the game runs wicked smooth. Traversing the environment in such cool ways is fantastic. I've only played about 7Wow. This game is the best game I've ever played on the PS4 second only to Alien: Isolation (I'm a huge Alien fan). Still, there is so much freedom in this game that it actually adds to the fear, especially at night. The beginning is a bit odd getting used to but once you do, the game runs wicked smooth. Traversing the environment in such cool ways is fantastic. I've only played about 7 hours and I've barely made a dent in it. The story is there but it isn't a KOTOR quality of storyline. All in all, this game really is incredible.… Expand
  58. gamer67
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    Great game. One of the best games I have played in a long time, and the best zombie game ever. The game is beautiful from the environment to the expansive map to the weapon and crafting selection and the parkour running system was amazing. This game got me instantly hooked. A brilliant game and I cant until the next.
  59. Sandman64000
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    A very solid game. Gameplay wise, it feels a lot like Dead Island. It's about 10x better though. You can't just walk into a horde while mashing your triggers and expect to kill them all. It's best to observe your surroundings and find a way around the zombies. The game looks really good. Like, really good.
  60. Boonsaints6284
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    Not many games are a 10 besides a few. With this being said this game definitely deserves a 9. Great graphics, smooth gameplay, I love the searching for items and looting thrown in with creating weapons. It still has an eery feeling to the game my only problem with it so far is that there is no set difficulty and it seems the zombies are easy to avoid but all and all id say this game isNot many games are a 10 besides a few. With this being said this game definitely deserves a 9. Great graphics, smooth gameplay, I love the searching for items and looting thrown in with creating weapons. It still has an eery feeling to the game my only problem with it so far is that there is no set difficulty and it seems the zombies are easy to avoid but all and all id say this game is in top 5 of next gen games that have been released so far!!! Great game if you like action, horror, and survival games.… Expand
  61. hoppypoppy1
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    In the 10 hours that I've been playing I have not been disappointed by anything one bit! The characters, story, game play, graphics are just all so stunning. They could have gone just a bit easier on the film grain but it doesn't bother me much at at all and after playing for a bit I totally forgot it was there. Very detailed skills and upgrades. Very, very fun to play! Seemingly endlessIn the 10 hours that I've been playing I have not been disappointed by anything one bit! The characters, story, game play, graphics are just all so stunning. They could have gone just a bit easier on the film grain but it doesn't bother me much at at all and after playing for a bit I totally forgot it was there. Very detailed skills and upgrades. Very, very fun to play! Seemingly endless side quests and things to do. Would recommend to any one who likes a good, gory, violent zombie game. Adding parkour into the mix makes for fast-paced chases through the slums. Great game! 10/10… Expand
  62. SeanGamerDays
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    I enjoy it alot! Ignore the multiplayer & the graphics. I enjoyed the Parkour alot, & it's kicking like I've never seen before. It might be challenging when night comes, & scares you. But, you got a lots of fun in Dying Light.
  63. Dog4life
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    First steps in Dying Light one thing is clear : this game looks stunning from every angle and the soundtrack is amazing.

    It's a survival game, with well implemented parkour elements... and that LOOT addiction that i absolutely love in videogames. Basically you have this city as your playground , to explore , kill dumb zombies, torture damn, play around with traps, climb around like a    First steps in Dying Light one thing is clear : this game looks stunning from every angle and the soundtrack is amazing.

    It's a survival game, with well implemented parkour elements... and that LOOT addiction that i absolutely love in videogames.

    Basically you have this city as your playground , to explore , kill dumb zombies, torture damn, play around with traps, climb around like a monkey searching new loot to build crazy weapons.

    Partially true during daytime the zombie are dumb, but not all !!! make too much noise, and fast running aggressive ones will pop up chasing you and making you sweat.
    Nightime everything becomes more deadly, and stealth apporach is needed to avoid über deadly monsters that can almost insta kill you.
    Coop is great addition to the game.
    Sure the story is pretty cheesy B movie style, but who cares.
    The real fun from this game comes from your own situation you create .. the fun and crazy moments.

    I can highly recommend this game, it's great fun and excellent coop.    … Expand
  64. cip224
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love it this game the best game with zombies.... gameplay so good. great graphics..... when i look this 73 5 critic score i think its some joke.........… Expand
  65. c0okieM0N5T3R
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    I've been playing for a few hours now and I love it. Co-op story was a huge selling point for me. I enjoy single play campaigns a lot more when I'm able to play with friends.
  66. ChazzRabble
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game. Amazing graphics and smooth gameplay. Good characters and story as well. Its nice to see a next gen game that takes advantage of the power of these systems WITHOUT all the glitches.
  67. snowtiger65
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Note.. i scored the game 9 but added 1 due to the pathetic members giving 0 because they have had a labotomy.

    I have played the game for 10 hours which warranted a review. I was looking forward to Dying Light but with a fair few worries about the quality and repetitiveness of the gameplay. After 3 hours of play my worries were blown away by the thoughtfilness and enjoyment of the    Note.. i scored the game 9 but added 1 due to the pathetic members giving 0 because they have had a labotomy.

    I have played the game for 10 hours which warranted a review. I was looking forward to Dying Light but with a fair few worries about the quality and repetitiveness of the gameplay. After 3 hours of play my worries were blown away by the thoughtfilness and enjoyment of the missions. my quality worries were blownaway after 5 minutes. The graphics and visuals are top notch and the best ive seen on the PS4 since Killzone. i do enjoy playing day at the moment rather than night but im sure that will change as i level up more and more serious weaponry. The traversal system takes a small amount of time to get used to with the allocated buttons, but once learnt is easy to master. I do miss vehicles somewhat but really that will take away the purpose of the game.Combat is satisfying , the booby traps you can let off to exterminate nearby zombies are great fun. After many hours things get even better. i do not want to ruin any surprise so seriously, experience it yourself. One spoiler i can give is a grappling hook that makes traversal even more fun. Do not listen to the trolls giving this AA tile bad reviews. If you like zombie games at all. Then get this. if you dont like zombies try it anyway. 9/10 upgraded due to pathetic reviews by people who havent even tried it    … Expand
  68. Makaveli
    Jan 28, 2015
    8
    From the makers of Dead Island (Techland).. I wasn't expecting much out of this game mostly because I really didn't like Dead Island and I figured that it would be the same game as that. Not to mention that reviewers were given review copies the day before release.

    To my surprise this is actually a decent game. Some call it "the best zombie game ever made" I wouldn't go that far but it    From the makers of Dead Island (Techland).. I wasn't expecting much out of this game mostly because I really didn't like Dead Island and I figured that it would be the same game as that. Not to mention that reviewers were given review copies the day before release.

    To my surprise this is actually a decent game. Some call it "the best zombie game ever made" I wouldn't go that far but it certainly is a lot better than Dead Island in every way.

    +.Graphics
    + Gameplay
    + Not a short game
    + Hardly any bugs

    - Story
    - No innovation ( Game reminds me of too many other games rolled into one)

    I give this game a solid 8

    If you like parkour with zombies and were a fan of Dead Island then you will probably like this game. If not then you probably will still like this game.lol.    … Expand
  69. Keys1989
    Jan 27, 2015
    9
    Picked this up reluctantly today, having not liked the Dead Island series I was unsure if this game would hold my attention. It has and then some, started playing first thing today and only stoped to eat, been going strong all day. Combat is a blast, upgrading skills is addictive, co-op is handled seamlessly, traversing the land scape is smooth like butter, story is solid and the graphicsPicked this up reluctantly today, having not liked the Dead Island series I was unsure if this game would hold my attention. It has and then some, started playing first thing today and only stoped to eat, been going strong all day. Combat is a blast, upgrading skills is addictive, co-op is handled seamlessly, traversing the land scape is smooth like butter, story is solid and the graphics are pure eye candy IMO. I'm happy :)… Expand
  70. 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.

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

    abraços.    … Expand
  71. Schm2616
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    I was VERY skeptical about Dying Light, more-so than any other games. I have been extremely disappointed with games on the PS4 so far.

    This game however, was a breath of fresh air. The graphics are top notch, and the story is not quiet what you would expect but still very intriguing. Combat is about what you would expect, but the visuals while running through the city is just    I was VERY skeptical about Dying Light, more-so than any other games. I have been extremely disappointed with games on the PS4 so far.

    This game however, was a breath of fresh air. The graphics are top notch, and the story is not quiet what you would expect but still very intriguing.

    Combat is about what you would expect, but the visuals while running through the city is just stunning. This puts Dragon Age Inquisition to SHAME.

    If you liked the dead island series, or if you just like bashing zombies in the head with poles and wrenches, or savaging the city for parts and blueprints while creating contraptions to destroy hordes of zombies..

    You wont be disappointed    … Expand
  72. Muzzle131
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    So far the game is pretty god damn gorgeous, the story is a little meh, and the controls are pretty difficult along with the game being somewhat glitchy. However that doesn't take from the overall fun of the game, much like Middle Earth (weirdly enough Warner bros some how publishing the game) the game mixes a few things from other games in this case Dead Island, Mirrors edge, and Far CrySo far the game is pretty god damn gorgeous, the story is a little meh, and the controls are pretty difficult along with the game being somewhat glitchy. However that doesn't take from the overall fun of the game, much like Middle Earth (weirdly enough Warner bros some how publishing the game) the game mixes a few things from other games in this case Dead Island, Mirrors edge, and Far Cry 3. It's fairly simple concept during day go out do quests try to avoid zombies as much as possible however when the sun falls the true nightmare begins as zombies get stronger and faster along with the environment being really dark makes you feel somewhat helpless as you helplessly try to climb a building. Overall story is pretty run of the mill (I haven't beaten it yet but so far I'm enjoying the game). The only problem I think lies in the controls and that is they're pretty difficult to get the hang of, along with several glitches in parkouring such as some things you can grab onto others you can't for some odd reason, combat is a bit clunky and difficult, but I think this can all be forgiven since these aren't happening 100% of the time, and the combat mechanics being bad so that you get it through your mind to stop fighting and run. So basically this game is at the edge of being survival horror if anything, there were actually a few times of being generally terrified as being chased by a bunch of zombies at night does and several zombies creeping the hell out of me when I was beating one and it cries out "PLEASE NO! HELP ME!" and I generally felt sorry and creeped out.… Expand
  73. jeanfff
    Feb 1, 2015
    10
    Hell yeah!!!! For the very first time, in a long time, I'm truly scared with a game. Night becomes my worst nightmare in this game! The Co-op mode is pretty awesome and works fine! I don't get why people are complaining about the story and gameplay! This game is the best zombie-survival-game I've played so far! The graphics are really nice and high detailed open world. We have a dynamicHell yeah!!!! For the very first time, in a long time, I'm truly scared with a game. Night becomes my worst nightmare in this game! The Co-op mode is pretty awesome and works fine! I don't get why people are complaining about the story and gameplay! This game is the best zombie-survival-game I've played so far! The graphics are really nice and high detailed open world. We have a dynamic weather and it really blows me away! That's it...This game definitely worths all the money spent!… Expand
  74. mikenigel23
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    Great game! Has everything you could want. Give it a little bit to get use to controls, but they are rather easy to adapt to and killing a zombie gets much easier as you go. Best zombie game ever! Better than FC4 and DI. Buy it!
  75. killerducky86
    Jan 29, 2015
    8
    This is a fantastic game. Story is excellent, graphics are stunning. My only problem I have is everyone keeps saying how this game is so much better than the Dead Island series but its not its on par with them there is no difference as far as concept. the Only difference is parkour.
  76. firebender1
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    Dying light is one of the best current gen games out there. (Stop calling it next gen people, it's current) it does a great job at showing off the PS4's/X1's power. The graphics are gorgeous and game play is addicting. The story is nothing to write off on but it's entertaining enough to keep your attention.

    My knock on the game is the repetitive missions. It's no Destiny, but it's    Dying light is one of the best current gen games out there. (Stop calling it next gen people, it's current) it does a great job at showing off the PS4's/X1's power. The graphics are gorgeous and game play is addicting. The story is nothing to write off on but it's entertaining enough to keep your attention.

    My knock on the game is the repetitive missions. It's no Destiny, but it's enough to ask for more diversity. Overshadowing the repetitive missions however, is the smooth and fluid game play. It's Dying Light's strongest attribute and does a great job with the mirrors-edge type of combat/free running. There are some other elements that will remind you of Far Cry and Assassin's Creed, which is a good thing.

    The day/night cycle is a really neat feature that adds more dynamic to the game. You can gain extra exp at night but by putting yourself at more of a risk.

    One of the things ive noticed people not liking is that weapons have a degrading system, but by putting just a LITTLE effort and time into the crafting system, I have more bad ass weapons and combos than I actually need. Complaining about that feature is a sign of huge impatience and lack of effort.

    Overall this is a really great game. 8.5/10    … Expand
  77. tclement123
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    This game has definitely been one of my top games I have yet played on the PS4. Graphics are amazing and the over all gameplay is probably some of the best to date. I am keeping fingers crossed there is a sequel....
  78. knightwhosaysni
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    This has to be one of the most intense games that I have ever played. At night it has a very creepy and adrenaline fueled vibe that only games like Dead Space have had. During the day, its all about running from zombies and finding new and innovative ways to kill them. The story... I can see why people might say that its generic, but I will be damned if it isn't entertaining! And theThis has to be one of the most intense games that I have ever played. At night it has a very creepy and adrenaline fueled vibe that only games like Dead Space have had. During the day, its all about running from zombies and finding new and innovative ways to kill them. The story... I can see why people might say that its generic, but I will be damned if it isn't entertaining! And the parkour... oh the parkour.... Its one of the most difficult, but one of the most satisfying things this game has to offer. You'll often be questioning if you can make that jump or not, and when you do attempt to make it, you're holding your breath for that second that it takes for the jump to end. But then your guy grabs onto the ledge and you exhale. I've never played a game that's done that to me.

    The one gripe that's also praise is that **** is this game hard. From going across tight ropes suspended high above the ground to the combat, this is truly one of the most difficult games that I've played. Its frustrating at times however, because, for instance, your character is severely limited in his ranged attacks but your enemies aren't, so you have to be very strategic in going about beating them without getting torn to bits by their bullets.

    Overall, I would reccomend this game to anyone and everyone.    … Expand
  79. evdoe5
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    I am so happy with this game. It drops the player into an open world, zombie filled, slaughterhouse. The traversal aspect of the game is amazing. I have a blast zipping around the Slums or Old Town just looking for trouble. Even when one is completely leveled up, it still completely possible to be overwhelmed and taken down. This game is a great balance of feeling like a zombie slayerI am so happy with this game. It drops the player into an open world, zombie filled, slaughterhouse. The traversal aspect of the game is amazing. I have a blast zipping around the Slums or Old Town just looking for trouble. Even when one is completely leveled up, it still completely possible to be overwhelmed and taken down. This game is a great balance of feeling like a zombie slayer and running for your life.

    The day/night system is very fun. Night it pretty terrifying when you get ambushed by a group of zombies and being chased after and making it to a safe point is a blast. Within this system there is plenty to do from getting drops around the city, side missions for both day and night, and varying how the zombies react to the player based on the time of day.

    Another awesome part of this game is the multiplayer. I usually coop with some of my friends and run around the city and just have a good time. I love the option to start challenges among friends from slaying the most enemies, collecting the most loot, or getting to a waypoint the fastest. The fact that two people can be cross map doing two different things is a great feature in this game. Watching other players use there customized weapons to mow down the horde is often fun and funny to watch. Also the Be A Zombie mode is a different and fun change of pace, but not as a blast as the coop (IMO).

    I love the customization of the weapons. Adding mods and upgrades to any weapons are cool and really show when taking down enemies. I was a huge fan of this in Dead Island and I'm glad that the system to as, if not more, enjoyable in Dying Light.

    This is game is great and I love playing it for hours, just taking down zombies, doing side missions, or playing the story. The story isn't the greatest in video game history, but the missions of the story are extremely fun and you have to make a plan sometimes is a good element that keeps the game fast-paced.    … Expand
  80. purekut
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    game play is great, graphics are awesome. like a really polished version of dead island but a very serious overall tone. co-op is also one of the great features of this game. missions are fun and world is immerse
  81. Elementalzx14
    Jan 27, 2015
    9
    This game so far is pretty good, graphics look amazing but it does have this weird motion blur lag that kinda bothers me, the story is getting good and makes you wonder and think, I have not tried multiplayer and play as the zombie mode, but I'm hoping I can today, "Good Night and Good Luck" literally the zombies at night are crazy
  82. porhawj24
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    this game is so amazing, very good gameplay, good combat, great graphic, parkour is amazing that remind me of Mirror Edge. dialogue and sound are very good.. this game is definitely better than dead island. i recommend this game for fans
  83. culpepperc523
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Last of Us, Mirrors Edge and Fallout blended to perfection! Best game of this generation so far, can't believe how fun and fresh the whole thing feels. I was not a fan of Dead Islands, but this is something far more deep and entertaining.
  84. killmer
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    I was really on the fence with this game, but watching streams made me very confident that this game would be relatively bug free. zombies are getting old as a genre, but this game makes it feel fresh. dying light really reminds me of my first few rounds of left 4 dead 1 and 2. the only thing that bothers me about the game is learning the awkward FPS controls that you can't change.
  85. Daftdaddy
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    A marvel in every since of the word. I've never written a review before but I understand a lot of people are wondering rather or not they should pick this title up, considering all the flack games have trcieved in the past year (being released prematurely) Let me just say that this game is a breath of fresh air, not only for Zombie games, but for an open world game as well. I believe DyingA marvel in every since of the word. I've never written a review before but I understand a lot of people are wondering rather or not they should pick this title up, considering all the flack games have trcieved in the past year (being released prematurely) Let me just say that this game is a breath of fresh air, not only for Zombie games, but for an open world game as well. I believe Dying Light will truly pave the way for more great titles to come. Everything youyou would want from this game is there.. The vast open world at your fingertips, the aurprisingly dynamic "talent trees", loads of weapons, beautifully executed combat, combined with the horror tjat you deserve (first time night hit and the hunters were chasing me i nearly crapped) but without being too terrifying to have a bladt playing. Take my word for it and buy this game, or dont and make the mistake of sitting here reading reviews, only to never buy it and experience it. Id buy it again. Each and every time.… Expand
  86. Billyj80
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    awsome game great graphics great combat way better then dead island im giving this game a ten and im loving the game play lots of loot to find love the leveling up system so i say get this game very much worth ur money and more
  87. SamTheMan88
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Fun game. I can see myself playing this for a while. Graphics are awesome and gameplay is very fun. I would recommend this to anyone who owns a ps4. Thank you
  88. 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!
  89. lukszu
    Jan 31, 2015
    10
    As a Dead Island fan, obviousy it is not a surprise that I love this game. I spent many hours already with Dying Light not only doing thle story/side missons, but just running around exploring the city and having tons of fun with parkour and zombies killing. The visuals are superb and this is one of the best looking PS4 games up to date. Controls feel smooth, you have a mix ofAs a Dead Island fan, obviousy it is not a surprise that I love this game. I spent many hours already with Dying Light not only doing thle story/side missons, but just running around exploring the city and having tons of fun with parkour and zombies killing. The visuals are superb and this is one of the best looking PS4 games up to date. Controls feel smooth, you have a mix of acttion/stealh and survival within the game. Night time quests can be very intense and quite scary at times. Overall I like the plot and quests in the game, I know it is not The Last of Us type of the storyline but still works fine. Overall a solid title, a must for any zombie games fan, for others also a worthy game to give it a try. For me 10/10… Expand
  90. MadMecki86
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    Dying Light ein Zombie-Surival-Game bestehend aus Action, in Form von Kämpfen mit allerlei untotem Gesocks gepaart mit waghalsigen Parkour-Einlagen a la Mirrors Edge .
    Genau dieses Zusammenspiel harmoniert äußerst gut miteinander!
    Zudem lässt sich das Open-World Spiel in Punkto Abwechslung nicht lumpen und fordert vom Spieler dank einem tollen Tag/Nacht-Wechsel immer wieder ein anderes    Dying Light ein Zombie-Surival-Game bestehend aus Action, in Form von Kämpfen mit allerlei untotem Gesocks gepaart mit waghalsigen Parkour-Einlagen a la Mirrors Edge .
    Genau dieses Zusammenspiel harmoniert äußerst gut miteinander!
    Zudem lässt sich das Open-World Spiel in Punkto Abwechslung nicht lumpen und fordert vom Spieler dank einem tollen Tag/Nacht-Wechsel immer wieder ein anderes "Spielverhalten".
    Tagsüber ist man "quasi" mehr oder weniger der Jäger&Sammler und Nachts sollte man äußerst auf der Hut vor den extrem starken, viel einsteckenden, schnellen/kletterfreudigen und sehr aggressiven Schattenjägern sein. Denn sobald man in den auf der Minimap erkennbaren Sichtkegel der Super-Zombies gerät starten diese eine unerbittliche Verfolgungsjagd bis man entweder sich in einer mit UV-Scheinwerfern gesicherten Safe-Zone versteckt oder bis die Viecher einen durch geschickte Parkoureinlagen aus den Augen verlieren. Später als erfahrener/hochgelevelten Spieler kann man sich auch gerne mit den Schattenjägern anlegen indem man sie mit der UV-Lampe etwas "anbruzzelt" und dann sofort mit starken Waffen bearbeitet bis sie schließlich irgendwann zu Boden gehen und einem eine gehörige Portion EP und $ hinterlassen.
    Neben der durchweg gut unterhaltenden Haupt-Story gibt es allerlei größtenteils toll gestaltete Nebenquests die dafür sorgen dass einem die Arbeit nicht so schnell ausgeht. Hinzu kommen einige Quarantäne Zonen in den es immer bestimmte Aufgaben zu erledigen gilt die einem genau wie die zufallsgenerierten Kistenabwürfe aus einem Flugzeug, Surivor-Punkte bescheren.
    Der Surivor Skilltree sorgt unter anderem dafür, dass einem wie der Name es schon vermuten lässt, das Überleben erleichtert wird.
    Z.B. indem man Rang für Rang immer bessere Waffen kaufen/finden kann oder es lassen sich sämtliche verschlossene Truhen, Krankenwägen, Polizeibusse etc. immer leichter mit Dietrichen knacken etc.
    Der zweite Skilltree bezieht sich auf die Parkour-Tricks die man nach und nach freischaltet wie z.B. das laufen über die Zombieköpfe oder es lässt sich die allgemeine Ausdauer, das Klettertempo usw. steigern.
    Zu guter letzt gibt es den Power-Skilltree der es einem ermöglicht nach und nach immer stärker werdende Angriffsmöglichkeiten freizuschalten.
    Zwar ist es Nachts vor allem in den ersten Spielstunden extrem gefährlich allerdings hat die Nacht einen besonderen Clou... es gibt sowohl für jede Parkour- und Kampfeinlage doppelte EP! Somit lohnt es sich auf jeden Fall ab und zu Nachts in Harran umher zu flitzen.

    Zwar ist es in den ersten Spielstunden etwas nervig dass die mit sich geführten Waffen sehr schnell den Geist aufgeben und ständig repariert werden müssen, jedoch werden die Waffen wie bereits erwähnt nach und nach immer besser und "haltbarer" vor allem wenn man sein Prügel mit einem der überall in der Welt verstreuten Blaupausen aufmotzt sprich mit z.B. Elementarfähigkeiten wie Feuer oder aber auch Säure, Strom etc. verseht.
    Außerdem kann man je nach Waffe auf unterschiedlich viele, frei zu Verfügung stehenden Waffenmodifikations-slots mit gefundenen/geschenkten "waffenattribut" steigernden Verbesserungen versehen.
    Z.b. Man hat einen Baseballschläger der bereits mit einer "Feuer-Blaupause" versehen ist und somit nicht nur mehr sondern auch noch Feuerschaden anrichten kann...hinzu kommen die eben genannten Waffenmodifikations-slots...sagen wir es ist ein blauer(seltener) Baseballschläger der Platz für 3 dieser Modifikationen hat. Angenommen man hat 3 verschiedene in petto kann man z.b auf den ersten slot eine modifikation anbringen die die Haltbarkeit der Waffe um einige Punkte erhöht, der zweite Slot wird mit einer Verbesserung versehen die das Handling erhöht usw. ...das tolle daran....jede "Veränderung" ist im Spiel sichtbar und fühlbar!
    Zum Beispiel ist der Baseballschläger nachdem man den ersten Slot mit einer Haltbarkeitssteigerung versehen hat von einer Art Metallgestänge umgeben.
    Neben den sehr unterschiedlichen Waffen, wie z.B. Schraubenschlüssel, Rohrzange, Axt, Machete, Schwert und allerlei verschiedenen "Bleispritzen" (um nur ein paar zu nennen), lassen sich aus vielen verschiedenen, gefundenen Materialien unterschiedlich nützliche Dinge craften wie z.B. äußerst effektive Molotows, Böller, Dietriche etc. etc. ...

    Grafisch und Sound-technisch ist Dying Light meiner Meinung nach Tip-Top! Tolle Licht-, Wasser-. Feuer-, Raucheffekte etc. scharfe Texturen zwar relativ wenige, unterschiedliche aber dennoch schön gestalteten Charaktermodelle.
    Untermalt von einem atmosphärischen Soundtrack der glatt aus einem alten 80erJahre Schinken a la "Die Klapperschlange" und co stammen könnte. Zudem sind die Sounds die die Zombies von sich geben aller erste Sahne.
    Zu guter Letzt ist der Sound gepaart mit äußerst atmosphärischen Umgebungsgeräuschen die unter anderem dazu beitragen dass man die Atmosphäre des Spiels schon fast schneiden kann.

    Fazit: Du mochtest Dead Island? Du wirst Dying Light lieben!    … Expand
  91. PatHub
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    One of my favorite PS4 games so far. Nice graphics and immersive atmosphere. I really like the parkour style gameplay and the roleplay elements. Crafting and leveling up your skills motivates to keep going. Even the story and characters are interesting and well written. Great game!
  92. Zoro58
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    So many things make this game perfect. Graphics on any next-gen console look amazing. Many people are trying to compare this to Dead Island, but thats impossible because of how different the game feels. The story is engaging and interesting to follow throughout along with the large number of side quests there are. This game dwarfs Dead Island by adding so many things that allow it toSo many things make this game perfect. Graphics on any next-gen console look amazing. Many people are trying to compare this to Dead Island, but thats impossible because of how different the game feels. The story is engaging and interesting to follow throughout along with the large number of side quests there are. This game dwarfs Dead Island by adding so many things that allow it to separate itself from the competition. Ive played very many zombie games and Horror games, but this is like the perfect blend of horror, survival, zombies, and human opposition.… Expand
  93. Semperor76
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very nice grafic, cool story and I love the movements in the game... Its fun pur! To play in the night is hard and you need another strategy... Escape can be a good one ;-) Nice work, Techland! Really... What is the problem with the professional reviewers!?… Expand
  94. dna7_7
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    Seriously, this is the big problem with metacritic. A game is a 10 or a 0. Dying Light is a great product, maybe the best game in Playstation 4 right now. You can like it, you can dislike it, but its no way a game under 7. If you like videogames and you are not a hater, you will really appreciate all the work behind Dying Light.
  95. MrPositive
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    I'm enjoying it so far! I can't wait to try the multiplayer now! I must say that I cannot believe the discrepancy in scores so far. One 94 critical review and one 50!? WTF?? Did they play the same game???
  96. KomodoDave
    Feb 1, 2015
    9
    This game is phenomenally good fun. Having played GTA V Remastered, Last of Us Remastered, Far Cry 4, Destiny and Diable III in recent months, I can honestly say this game is the most *fun* of all of them.

    The other games mentioned are incredibly polished games, some of which have a brilliant story and great voice acting. Dying Light doesn't achieve the same level of polish with voice    This game is phenomenally good fun. Having played GTA V Remastered, Last of Us Remastered, Far Cry 4, Destiny and Diable III in recent months, I can honestly say this game is the most *fun* of all of them.

    The other games mentioned are incredibly polished games, some of which have a brilliant story and great voice acting. Dying Light doesn't achieve the same level of polish with voice acting (although on average it's very good), though the story is compelling and variety of missions is decent enough.

    Where the game really shines is the atmosphere and the gameplay. Playing this game is essentially like playing an episode of The Walking Dead (TV Series, not game) as you scavenge for resources, make do with what weapons you have, and weave strategically through, over and around large crowds of zombies .
    The game leverages many fantastic elements from other games: lock picking from Elder Scrolls oblivion, parkour from Mirrors Edge, grapple "zipping" from Just Cause 2, plant boosters from Far Cry 3/4. The elements operate so well together, and form a thoroughly entertaining experience of travelling within and interacting with the world.

    The combat is simply fantastic - it's like melee combat in Skyrim but without the weightlessness: you actually _feel_ the blows you're striking, and smile in grim satisfaction as you sever heads, legs, arms, hands and feet from your undead foes. Beginning the game with metal pipes, hammers and crowbars, over the course of progression you'll be trying out cricket bats, baseball bats, daggers and scythes, later taking down entire zombie crowds with ease as you wield a machete, saber or meat cleaver, and also enjoying a handful of guns such as pistols, semi/full auto submachine guns and shotguns. All weapons are an absolute joy to handle.

    There are two maps in the game; the first is a modern city that's been overrun by zombies, with survivors peppered around the place to give you missions and reward opportunities. Later in the game you'll uncover a second area which resembles venice with its waterways, verticality, architecture and adds some open squares where you combat zombie crowds as well as gun-toting soldiers.

    The physical reactions of zombies during melee combat are spot on. You can slice a zombie's leg off as it clambers over a fence and it will topple to the ground in a very realistic manner. Bashes, smashes and slices to different parts of a zombie cause it to react as the primate within you so desperately expects.

    The three ability trees offer unlocks that are Far Cry-like in how fun they are and how much they add to the variety of your fighting and terrain traversal experience. There are many different abilities to unlock, and all feel valuable in their own way.

    The day vs night atmosphere is very different. You'll quickly realise that nighttime is about stealth evasion of the more powerful zombies which appear from 9pm - 6am in game time. Later in the game you're strong enough and sufficiently well equipped to take this devastating foes on head-to-head, though even then they represent a significant challenge. Running away from such a foe and using the slow-mo "Look back" feature, glancing over your shoulder to see the string of zombies tearing after you and one mid-air about to pounce, gives one of the most atmospheric game experiences I've had to date.

    Let me say I'm not the biggest fan of scary games. I would call this game atmospheric rather than scary - after the first 30 minutes when you're more familiar with the controls - and have died a few times so know what that's like ;-) - you'll quickly sink into the atmosphere and enjoy the game rather than be terrified.

    I cannot recommend this game enough simply for how fun it is. Both single player and co-op are an absolute blast to play. From my play sessions (15+hours) I've found that two-player coop always works flawlessly (coop is superb fun, truly - you even retain the "slow-mo" zombie executions in a personal time bubble). However, when playing with others in another country I've found that 3 players _can_ slow the game down, and 4 or 5 players took the frame rate down to about 10FPS i.e. almost unplayable. Hopefully those issues will be patched soon - for now, the 2-player co-op is plenty to enjoy :-)

    If you like games that are about fun rather than award-winning narrative or story, buy this now. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  97. Trust907
    Jan 30, 2015
    9
    I really enjoy playing this game. I picked it up the day it came out and have been spending 80% of my free time playing. This is the best zombie game I have ever played with the exception of last of us story. I'm not usually a big fan of games where you collect a bunch of stuff but I have found a lot of fun looking for items and upgrading my weapons I found a sword in the stone type ofI really enjoy playing this game. I picked it up the day it came out and have been spending 80% of my free time playing. This is the best zombie game I have ever played with the exception of last of us story. I'm not usually a big fan of games where you collect a bunch of stuff but I have found a lot of fun looking for items and upgrading my weapons I found a sword in the stone type of weapon exclave thought that was pretty cool find. The graphics awesome, story is interesting keeps you wanting to know what's gonna happen, tons of side quests, customizing weapons is great fun testing them out on zombies the sword I found destroys the zombies, it's fun wandering around finding all kinda items and secret areas kinda like fall out exploration. The only 2 things I'm not super happy about are the button layout it's hard to dodge a zombie and hit them with a weapon at the same time and some of the climbing up buildings is somewhat difficult. If you like a open world where you can customize weapons and play around with combining all kinda upgrades. I also think the story is really interesting not sure why a lot of people say it's bland kept me going to see what was gonna happen next. I would pick this game up 38% done and 20 hours in well worth 60$. I have only Tryed the online 3 times but it seems fun I'm just having so much fun playing the campaign at the moment but it has a left for dead kinda feel it's also neat that it ties right into the campaign if you want it to. So overall a 9/10 for me great job WB you guys made a super fun zombie game that with a head set on in the dark alone scares the crap out of me , the first time I ran into a night hunter woke my GF up cuz I screamed when it broke threw the wall!! Good game :)… Expand
  98. NoobTooberton
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    Having played the Dead Island series on both the Playstation 3 as well as my PC I was eager to get into Dying Light. I sort of went in blind like most people as there was a limited amount of reviews available. I give this game an 8/10. I can't say enough great things about how they did the co-op. I have a core group of friends that I play with online and having put in about 8 hours intoHaving played the Dead Island series on both the Playstation 3 as well as my PC I was eager to get into Dying Light. I sort of went in blind like most people as there was a limited amount of reviews available. I give this game an 8/10. I can't say enough great things about how they did the co-op. I have a core group of friends that I play with online and having put in about 8 hours into co-op campaign we were constantly reminding ourselves just how great of a job they've done.

    The largest and most noticeable change is with the running mechanic which when comfortable with is done amazingly well! The night time fights and mini games are loads of fun and add an additional element to the game that I was a little leery about but now look forward to.

    Hiccup free play online, great graphics, great soundtrack. Much like Dead Island, the atmosphere is top notch! If you're like me and like to play online with friends, this is a must have for you.

    I agree with others, there should be more vehicle's in the game and I've noticed so far there are less weapons available for pickup than Dead Island but that just means a greater need for inventory/weapon management which I like.

    Pick the game up, you'll like it!    … Expand
  99. Quink666
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    First of all, i have played through the full game and i am not reviewing this game like most who have only played a couple of hours. That said This is probably the most fun i have had with a game in a long time. The controls takes some getting used since you jump on R1/RB and you cant change that to the usual X/A.

    There is so much to do in this game Side mission, Collectibles, Trophies    First of all, i have played through the full game and i am not reviewing this game like most who have only played a couple of hours. That said This is probably the most fun i have had with a game in a long time. The controls takes some getting used since you jump on R1/RB and you cant change that to the usual X/A.

    There is so much to do in this game Side mission, Collectibles, Trophies and alot of skills to unlock and every single skill makes you feel stronger and stronger, not like some games where levels doesnt really matter.

    The graphics are fairly impressive and the only complaint i have is the GRAIN filter Techland decided to go with.

    So im about to start a NG+ and try to get max level and im really looking forward to it. Still Collectibles for me to find and Trophies to unlock.

    Theres was alot of problems for me with the preload of this game but that is not Techland fault so it will not be taken into account here. I give this game a solid 8/10. If you liked Dead island just a little bit youll most likely love this game. 8/10    … Expand
  100. babaganush
    Jan 28, 2015
    8
    i dont see a reason to hate the game, played it for 4 hours the 1st night i got it. the world and fighting kept me engaged and on my toes. some situations nearly got out of hand, i would be fighting 1-4 zombies in front of me and 3-5 more would somehow walk out of no where and get behind me and nearly killed me. doesnt seem like there is a difficulty setting, only thing i seem to noticei dont see a reason to hate the game, played it for 4 hours the 1st night i got it. the world and fighting kept me engaged and on my toes. some situations nearly got out of hand, i would be fighting 1-4 zombies in front of me and 3-5 more would somehow walk out of no where and get behind me and nearly killed me. doesnt seem like there is a difficulty setting, only thing i seem to notice about it, is that the zombies get slightly different/harder the higher the level i go, like slight increases and this might be the case. which means it will get harder the higher the level i get, which is perfect for me. i will try out online play once i have more skills but i do see how that will be any less fun. great game so far and big enough world for me, since there is no fast traveling, if they make it bigger in the future somehow, then they need to ad vehicles or some sort of subway but i like big and i dont mind running.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 58
  3. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 22, 2015
    70
    A slightly better version of Dead Island in everything but name. [Apr 2015, p.84]
  2. Play UK
    Mar 31, 2015
    85
    With some crazy fun online elements and a badass sense of actual achievement, Dying Light is the zombie game we've been working for. Just mute those terrible voices. [Issue#254, p.64]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 24, 2015
    80
    It's not perfect, but Dying Light is last, brutal and most importantly, fun. [April 2015, p74]
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