Dead Island 2: A Review of the Long-Awaited Zombie Sequel
Fans of the original Dead Island game have been waiting for nine years for the release of its highly-anticipated follow-up, Dead Island 2. With its release date on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox approaching soon, game reviewers have already started to test and critique the game’s newest version.
According to some reviews, Dead Island 2 is a competent and worthwhile follow-up, especially for fans of the original, despite not breaking much new ground (Game Informer). The game’s storyline is set in post-apocalyptic LA where players hack and slash their way through hordes of zombies (The Guardian). Its great sense of humor and hilarious gore-fest are two of the game’s selling points, although some reviewers found that there is little creativity outside of this feature (IGN).
While the game has been delayed several times, it has provided game developers with more time to iron out some bugs and assess what needs improvement. Unfortunately, some reviewers found this delay has made the game sluggish and limited (The Guardian).
Dead Island 2 is an RPG, but some find it to be as mindless as its zombies (Polygon). However, the game’s open-world design provides players with the freedom to travel through different regions, with various missions and quests to accomplish (Radio Times). The game also has hidden loot, and players must locate fuses quickly as they hide some of the game’s better loot (GameSpot).
Dead Island 2 has been a highly-anticipated game for years, but some reviewers say it was worth the wait (Kotaku). However, players must be patient as they navigate Dead Island 2. While the game does offer fast travel, it’s not immediately clear how to do that (GameSpot).
Even with its flaws, Dead Island 2 is still an excellent game, and reviewers recommend it. Fans of the original Dead Island game should be satisfied with this follow-up, as long as they are not looking for something groundbreaking (Game Informer).
