The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who want brutal zombie melee, gory power fantasy, and a darkly funny Los Angeles outbreak: Every swing lands with weight, and clearing a crowd of undead feels earned and gruesome. Tradeoff: Weapons that break and sudden spikes in enemy toughness can interrupt the flow of a fight.
What it does best
shooter
role-playing (rpg)
horror
survival
The setup
What you are walking into
Dead Island 2 is a survival horror first-person shooter set in a zombie apocalypse in Los Angeles. Players explore an open world, gathering resources, interacting with survivors, and battling swarms of zombies in fast-paced combat. Set fifteen years after the events of Dead Island: Riptide, the game features a new cast of characters and narrative, while maintaining the series’ signature blend of brutal melee action and immersive environments.
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