Dead Island 2 was a highly anticipated sequel to Deep Silver’s 2011 zombie-hunting original title. The game was expected to hit the market in 2016, but its release has been delayed for several years now, leaving fans disappointed (The Guardian). However, recent news suggests that the game is out now and available on various gaming platforms (GameSpot).
The game follows six playable characters, called slayers, each having their own unique abilities and perks (Video Games on Sports Illustrated). As players progress through the game, they take on hordes of zombies across post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, unlocking new weapons and abilities along the way (Game Informer).
Dead Island 2 has received mixed reviews from game critics. While some praise its hilarious gore-fest and competent zombie-slaying adventure, many feel that the game has missed its moment and lacks creativity beyond its great sense of humor (IGN, The Guardian, Polygon).
If you’re ready to dive into Dead Island 2, you’ll quickly need to learn how to get fuses, which hide some of the game’s better loot (GameSpot). Additionally, the game is now available on Xbox, leaving some fans wondering if it will be on the Game Pass (The Nerd Stash).
Despite the game’s delays and mixed reviews, an insurance company in the UK is offering an £8,000 Dead Island 2-themed wake, which will “send your mates to the real LA for a zombie cocktail-fueled party before it goes to hell” (Video Games Chronicle).
Overall, Dead Island 2 may not be breaking much new ground in the gaming industry, but it is still a worthwhile follow-up, especially for fans of the original (Game Informer).
