Between the ability to have character builds, multiplayer, plus the vast weapon selection, Dead Island 2 has a surprising amount of replayability.įrom our demo at PAX East, I played through an area of a game in a completely different way, with completely different weapons. Each of the six slayers has a different set of perks, this functions as a lite take on character classes.
You will pick between one of six survivors AKA “Slayers.” While their story remains the same, the dialog will be unique. What Is Dead Island 2?įrom the start, the game opens with a plane crash. Unfortunately between the different areas, you will be hit with long loading screens and fast travel transitions, something I thought we had moved on from. The linear paths range from sewers to a carnival ride-filled boardwalk. The larger open hubs lead to the linear paths that make up the main quest. There are large open areas that have a small handful of side quests, these areas are loaded with zombies, items, and hidden crevices. The semi-open world is set in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. Along the way, you will loot from hundreds of suitcases and bathrooms, create makeshift weapons from scraps, buy guns from vendors, and meet interesting characters. If you played the first Dead Island game it is remarkably similar while feeling fresh and new. Release Date & MSRP // April 21st, 2023 & $69.99ĭead Island 2 is a semi-open-world survival horror game with a bend of crafting and RPG mechanics. Platforms // PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PS5, PS4
After all this time is it even possible for a game to still be relevant? Does a soul of a game even survive being dormant that long? We have played through Dead Island 2, and today it is just as relevant as ever.ĭeveloper & Publisher // Dambuster Studios & Deep Silver Following more than a decade in development, we finally have Dead Island 2. Nearly 10 years ago a sequel was announced to the hit survival horror game Dead Island.
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