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Dead Island 2
Released On: Apr 21, 2023
73
7.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 90 Critic Reviews
73
56% Positive
50 Reviews
50 Reviews
39% Mixed
35 Reviews
35 Reviews
1% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 90 Critic Reviews
73
56% Positive
50 Reviews
50 Reviews
39% Mixed
35 Reviews
35 Reviews
1% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Throwing out the dour and the drab, Dead Island 2 is all about killing in style. From the beautifully rendered wastelands of HELL-A, to the equally visceral limb destruction system, there’s endless fun to be had here. With enough to do solo or with friends/strangers, not to mention the upcoming expansions, Dambuster Studios have rewritten how to enjoy oneself in the face of Armageddon.
A delightfully gory surprise, Dead Island 2 rises above its hellish development to deliver the sort of horror comedy romp that is rarely seen in the industry. It doesn't break the mould, but it does deliver pure blood-soaked campy joy from start to finish.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 436 User Ratings
7.7
69% Positive
299 Ratings
299 Ratings
18% Mixed
78 Ratings
78 Ratings
14% Negative
59 Ratings
59 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 436 User Ratings
7.7
69% Positive
299 Ratings
299 Ratings
18% Mixed
78 Ratings
78 Ratings
14% Negative
59 Ratings
59 Ratings
Well worth the wait! Simply brilliant game, in pretty much every single aspect - it was a looooooooong wait for it to arrive; but my goodness it surpasses all expectations.
I cannot recommend this highly enough -it's only one of a few games to score 10/10
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PlayStation 5
Dead Island 2 delivers an exhilarating and gruesome zombie-slaying experience that seamlessly blends intense action with a compelling storyline. The game's vivid graphics and attention to detail create a truly immersive world where the undead menace feels horrifyingly real.From the outset, the visceral combat mechanics make bashing zombies a visceral delight. The variety of weapons, each with its own unique feel, adds a layer of strategy to the blood-soaked chaos. Whether you're decapitating zombies with a machete or pulverizing them with a baseball bat, the game's gory visuals and realistic physics make every encounter satisfyingly **** main story and side quests are seamlessly woven into the gameplay, offering a captivating narrative that keeps you invested in for hours and hours. The well-crafted characters and their individual story arcs provide depth to the overall experience, making each mission feel more than just a mindless slaughter. Dead Island 2's open-world design encourages exploration, and stumbling upon side quests adds diversity to the gameplay. The infectious thrill of mowing down hordes of zombies is complemented by the satisfaction of completing engaging side missions, ensuring there's always something exciting around the corner. In summary, Dead Island 2 is a blood-pumping, adrenaline-fueled journey into a zombie-infested world. Its seamless integration of gory combat, a captivating narrative, and engaging side quests makes it a must-play for fans of the undead genre, offering both a visceral and entertaining gaming experience.
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PlayStation 5
Dead Island 2 does not fool you into thinking it's another deep virtual drama or an epic RPG. It's simply a great action comedy designed to make you relax, provided you like bloody hordes of zombies.
An essential revamp of the zombie gaming universe, Dead Island 2 packs blood, guts and powerful weapons into brutal gameplay. With many new mechanics and an inviting semi-open world, the game pleases for its fun, but fails to remain in the commonplace of cliches and catchphrases.
A surprisingly lean and mean sequel which amplifies the bloody thrills of the original through its impressive presentation and flexible mechanics.
Dead Island 2 is very much so a blast from the past. It looks pretty, but it’s a phoned-in first-person action zombie adventure with oddly unpolished combat, horrendous writing, and overly linear stages that lack depth.
Dead Island 2 knows exactly what it is — and you should know it as well before buying. If you really, really love killing zombies in lots of different ways, go on, you'll have a lot of fun. If zombies are just normal enemies for you and you think a game needs more than that in order to work, don't even get close.
Great game from the great publisher Embracer Group B. And the awesome developer deep silver. Graphics are super tripple A. And funny story. Great performance acting. One of the best games from Swedish developer and publisher. Liked Dying light? Walking dead? Then You will love this game
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PlayStation 5
Saying Dead Island 2 is the best game in the franchise is a somewhat low bar to cross. That's like saying an exhaust leak is at least better than a blown transmission. It runs well enough but it still has some problems. I do love how detailed the gore system is. A lot of effort was put into the game's physics and anatomy. That's just about the only long term appeal I see though. It's comically over-the-top gore porn with fortunately less annoying zombies than in the past. The gameplay and combat finally feel somewhat fun and satisfying, but it can only keep you entertained for so long before the experience starts to rot and spoil.
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PlayStation 5
Great action combined with addictive exploration and standout graphics. Unfortunately, the dialog and story are "who cares". Nevertheless, the game does open-world gaming right ; the world aren't too big and it's not stuffed with BS, repetitive quests a la Assassin's Creed. Pay attention Ubisoft.
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PlayStation 5
Lots of bugs, especially in coop mode. Also, cannot fully finish the game, since some journals cannot be picked up anymore. The support for the game is really bad, in 3 months none of the bugs I've reported were fixed, every time receiving an automated response that they are aware of the issues, but cannot give us a timeframe in which they will be fixed.
It's really a shame, because the game looks really good, but seems like it was made by amateurs.
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PlayStation 5
Eight years of waiting and seventy dollars for nothing. The story of the game is very ordinary and the killing of zombies becomes boring after a few minutes. The only positive point of the game is the top graphics.
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PlayStation 5
Summary Dead Island 2 is stylish, vibrant and flooded with zombie infection. Explore iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Meet larger-than-life characters. Slay countless foes in exquisitely bloody detail. And evolve to become the ultimate Zombie Slayer! A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, i...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Apr 21, 2023
Developer:
- Deep Silver Dambuster Studios
Publisher: Deep Silver
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