Dying Light

Good story/sandbox game to play single player or with a freind

Story 10/10

Weapons 9/10

one of my childhood games, would recommend for some zombie killing badassory and cool easter eggs! You can throw a melee weapon, play as a spiderman zombie, jump off walls, break or dismember limbs, hell you can even do glitches that make you fly! have fun nightrunner, good night and good luck!

I am 36 years old, dad of 2 kids. I just went up to my room after having a terrible day, and I have been levitating for approximately 36 seconds. Dying Light has saved me. The window was looking so nice to jump out of until I saw Stefan playing it. I even woke up my kids to play this game. They hated it. I disowned them from the family. I am now a single male, I may be lonely, but I still can play Dying Light with my friend Stefan.

I would personally call this game a 'motion sickness tester'. So, if you’re prone to motion sickness, you might need to take precaution. But if you can get past that, this game offers a fantastic experience.

While the story starts off simple, it gradually becomes more engaging the deeper you get into it. Even when quests send you across the map, the journey rarely feels dull (thanks to the dynamic gameplay) because you'll be fighting zombies, discovering valuable loot, and enjoying the freedom of a world where nearly everything is climbable.

Unlike many zombie games (like Left 4 Dead 2, 7 Days to Die, or the Dead Rising series) where characters quickly become overpowered and zombies turn into easy targets, this game strikes a much better balance. Your character never feels invincible, and zombies remain a real threat, especially at night. It captures the essence of action-horror with just the right level of intensity and challenge.

Although the item balancing could use some improvement (it’s a bit odd to see my rusty old pipe outperforms a modern machine gun XD), the core gameplay is still incredibly enjoyable. If you love intense melee combat and fighting zombies up close, this is one of the best games out there.

honestly super fun. I'm not much of a zombie gamer girl but this one was fun and i cannot wait to be able to play Dying Light 2 and the newest one coming out!

By far the best game Techland has ever made, and one of the best games I've ever played

I love zombie games, and honestly, I thought I wouldn't like this game as much as I do. But it's quickly shot up to one of my top favorite games, tying with Left 4 Dead 2-1, along with Project Zomboid. Though I do get frustrated sometimes, that's my fault for being stupid and stubborn. While the nighttime and volatiles scare the ever-loving UV lights out of me, especially during the first time I encountered the volatiles. I love and admire the zombies and concepts, and surprisingly, the story. I'm one of those people who prefer game-play over story, but most of the time I'm engaged with the story. Of course, sometimes I feel like it's dragging, but again, I'm one of those people who prefer smashing zombies' heads in than waiting for a cutscene to end. I also love the parkour mechanics, obviously, that's what Dying Light is known for, but it still deserves praise. And recognition, I find it less aggravating and frustrating than other games, parkour systems, and enjoyable when I'm running for my dear life. Overall, I love this game, and I would recommend this to any zombie apocalypse enthusiasts wanting a good zombie game with a good story, good zombies, and good fighting mechanics. :)

Great story, great gameplay, great graphics, great all around.

Great zombie game is fun and great story

it's fine! i played the campaign in co-op mode and it was a pretty good time, whilst still being tedious and frustrating in combat sometimes. troy baker sounded fine in arkham origins but it started to be a bit grating after a bit here.
overall i had a decent time, good enough!

This. Game. Is. Incredible. Amazing plot, with the narrative and writing to back it up.
I have extremely few gripes with this game, everything is just so well-made.
My only suggestion is that you do more side quests to level up your skills before you progress the story too much. I have only played it through once, but if I were to replay it, I would have done much more leveling up skills because the story progresses the difficulty of the game. Especially the survivor skill, as when it is higher level, you find better weapons. For the most part I was smacking zombies with a pool noodle until I indulged in the Korek Machete, a developer placed item.
If you care about an easier way to max out your survivor skill, [make sure you leave quarantine zones incomplete, until you are satisfied.]

Very fun game. Weak story but the parkour and zombie combat mostly makes up for it.

Muito bom o jogo de zumbi em mundo aberto com elementos de RPG e gráficos bonitos. Eu gosto muito do céu do jogo. O jogo é nostálgico e otimizado — diferente de jogos de hoje em dia —, e compatível com controle. Tem multiplayer co-op e versus controlando zumbi. Tem minigames, desafios, e outras coisas legais assim. Vale muito a pena imo!!!

A decent game, slowly ruined over time by bad DLC and worse choices by a company now deep in corporate pockets.
"Hey, our game works decently in co-op, let's RUIN IT by switching the networking to Epic Online Services!"
"Hey, let's plaster a giant, immersion breaking banner advertising the (mediocre AF) sequel in-game, people will LOVE that!"

When I saw this game for the first time I didn't think much of it but that was until I got the game guys I know that this game is using some old good tricks but in a good way just trust me and buy this masterpice u'll know It's the best Polish game I've ever played (and polish games aren't usualy good but this is a huge exeption)

The parkour and zombie slaying is very fun and satisfying. You need to spend time upgrading yourself, and scavenging for materials. Once you get some stronger combat abilities, better agility etc the game is so much more fun!

WOW! What a great zombie game. Great story and lots of gore. FUN! FUN! FUN!

It's a good game, even though it's been ten years since it was released, it still has that sense of fear. Thank you, Techland.

Recommended game for who wants to play a zombie survival game but focused on dealing with zombies in smart ways, mostly using environment assets,
There are weapons in game, but they have more negatives than positives, like scarce bullets, low durability. Basically you use your weapon a few times and its gone. Therefore you need to use it smart. A lot of parkour. Really nice movement around buildings and spaces.
I like the change in gameplay style from day to night, where basically you have big number of zombies in day, which are usually weaker, and during night you have hunter zombies who are smarter and faster. Also during night, this is in a few games where night is night, where its pure dark if you don't have a source of light.
The story isn't so different from other games from this genre. Average survivors and conflicts between desperate people trying to survive zombies and also other people.

You bonk the zombos, hardcore parkour, and engage in questionably ethical looting throughout a game that doesn't mind forgetting that it's supposed to deliver a story that should compel you to progress.

Enjoy!

Dying Light is a phenomenal open-world survival game that excels at blending intense parkour mechanics with thrilling zombie combat. The game manages to create a world that feels alive, full of danger, and rich in atmosphere, all while offering freedom of movement that keeps you coming back for more.

The story isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s engaging enough to keep you motivated through the intense nights filled with terrifying creatures lurking in the shadows. What really sets this game apart is its dynamic day-night cycle. During the day, you’ll navigate the city, scavenge, and fight off basic zombies, but as the night falls, the world transforms. The stakes get higher, and the terrifying Volatiles make every corner a potential deathtrap. It’s an adrenaline-pumping experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The parkour system is incredibly satisfying. The fluidity and speed of the movement make traversing the map not just a necessity but an absolute joy. Whether you're scaling walls, jumping over obstacles, or escaping a horde of zombies, it always feels smooth and rewarding. Coupled with tight combat mechanics, where you can use weapons, craft items, and even customize your gear, Dying Light feels like a complete package.

The visuals are stunning, and the world design is well-crafted, with lots of nooks and crannies to explore. From the crumbling buildings to the dark alleys, every location feels lived-in. The side activities, like hunting for collectibles or completing challenges, give you a reason to keep exploring.

Multiplayer is also a big plus. Whether you're teaming up with friends or invading someone else’s world as a night hunter, it adds a whole new level of fun and replayability.

The only real downside is that some mechanics and environments can feel repetitive after a while, but the overall package is so fun and engaging that it more than makes up for it.

In conclusion, Dying Light is a fantastic game for anyone who enjoys survival horror with a unique twist. It’s packed with action, exploration, and challenges that will keep you hooked for hours. If you haven’t played it yet, do yourself a favor and dive in.

i open game>go on survivor>I wait 30 mins>get invaded> they are cheating and i get crashed>repeat

WHY DID THEY SHUT DOWN BAD BLOOD ITS GREAT

the best zombie story game ive seen thus far. fun gameplay with friends is key to a games lifespan and this game continues to do that despite its age

1.launch game
2.Enter Story mode
3.Get bitten
4.play whole game and go after Rais
5.Kill Rais
6.Absolute Cinema

A good game. I played entirely solo but can imagine its even better in co-op. The story is not great and the main villain is a cartoon.

The game is saved by its interesting fusion between crunchy melee and its parkour. Without the parkour I don't think it'd be anywhere near as good.

Burned out on this for now but may come back to do The Following expansion at a later date.

Damn, I am not a fan of horror games but this game exceeds all my expectations. I recently bought this game and only have 6 hrs of gameplay and I am not lying i dont have the strength to play this game in night. The first zombie like creature Volatile encounter is enough for me to race my heart. Those who love horror games this game is a masterpiece.

Very nostalgic game. Banger soundtrack along with fun parkour. This game has workshop support and you can resume playing after you beat the last mission. For sure buy even at full price

Genuinely one of the worst written stories of all time. Excellent gameplay marred by a story so predictable, bad, and frustrating that I several times dropped playing it specifically for the dozens of "win in gameplay, die in the cutscene" level writing the story beats had. Not to mention, the primary storyline features the beautiful trope of a magical villain that despite logic, reason, reality, or previous story beats, puts you in bad or tragic positions because apparently deaths and monologues are good writing. Would genuinely be better off with the main story removed, which is sad because the world building and environment is amazing, and the carefully designed map and gameplay elements make the actual gameplay thrilling. Unfortunately every bit of world development happens in time with the story, which ruins it. I'm 50/50 on recommend or not, but the story is so painful I can't really. If they didn't ruin the gameplay in DL2, fingers crossed that's the one to get.

fantastic game, incredible graphics, compelling story line..
and you go through all that for a goddamn quick time end boss fight... @#*%ing QUICK TIME?!?
LIKE WHAT THE ACTUAL F?!

massive MASSIVE let down. i hate quick time, i cannot do quick time. 80 hours of game play for the biggest disappointment EVER.

SO so disappointed.

It's fun, but badly optimized and too expensive.

Also, this game has one of the most toxic fanbases I've ever seen. Grow the F up, please. It's not my fault the game runs like garbage half the time.

Dying Light is one of the best and most unique zombie games I have ever played! The parkour element is incredibly fun and is what sets this game apart from other games like it. The parkour is fun to use, and the two maps are incredibly fun to run around in! The combat against zombies is fun, and I love the detail with the ragdoll physics and how you can break the bones on zombies. It makes it feel more rich and layered. The soundtrack is also amazing, and fits the tone of this game incredibly well, and elevates certain moments pretty well. While not as strong as other parts of the game, I think the story is pretty decent, and sets up some fun sequences which allow you to utilise both combat and parkour in fun and inventive ways. Kyle Crane (the main character) is also quite well written, and his VAs performance is incredible and does a good job at making him incredibly likeable. The story is much better in The Following. It has a cool mystery element which keeps you hooked, and a pretty cool twist at the end. The Following also introduces a new driving feature, which is just as fun and rewarding as the parkour element. I also enjoy the side missions in both the base game and the following. Some are quite dull and boring, but there are some that have some really funny moments or memorable characters that stick with you.

There are a few things that aren't that great, but they don't bring down the experience at all. The combat is good against zombies, but against humans it is dreadful. You can just use guns to nullify this, but it still doesn't remove the fact that melee combat against humans isn't fun and annoying to some degree. Like mentioned earlier, the story is decent, but not very creative or original. The Following has a great story but the base game story is very basic. It is carried heavily by Kyle Crane, his VAs performance, and the many cool sequences that are in the story.

Overall, this game holds a very special place in my heart, and I would recommend it to anybody! This game is an incredibly solid 9/10 if we ignore my biases (I would give it a 10/10 but objectively it is a 9/10). If you haven't, play this game! It is incredible and worth your time and money

Gameplay and Movement so smooth that you'll cum in your pants an want for more everything you can see is climbable including zombies and bandits

so the big issue?
they do not know how to make bosses each boss with simply a bullet sponge (mind you i was a the hardest difficulty so i die in 2 hits no joke) and at 50% phase 2 was it summoning alot of mobs that'll make it worse oh yea then you gotta start from the beginning, Story was ass, but the dlc [The Following] had great story. but the movement and traversal of the open world was so good you can ignore it. Way to experience the story is easy difficulty but then you'll miss on the adrenaline rush of some chases that are important to the story (wont spoil what it is) You'll Never forget you first night out in Harran and dont try to open any doors that you shouldnt. Good Night Good Luck

8/10

This game is very good, I've been playing for not long. Bought it on Steam just for the nostalgia.

amazing game best zombie game imo, its got parkour, zombies, decent melee system for a fps melee, crafting exploring etc

probably one of my favourite games. i love the open world quest hunting games where i'm free to do whatever but there's stuff for me to do to progress the story. i love kyle <3

Review after finishing the main story, with all the side quest and only some challenges done. The game's atmospheric setting and intense game play moments made for a thrilling ride. Overall, a fantastic game that's a must-play for fans of the zombie genre!

Nah buddy the light aint dying... the only thing dying is your FPS if youre so unlucky as to have a laptop... its giving me 20fps on a 3070Ti... 1/10 wouldnt recommend to laptop owners.

A great mix of parkour, survival and zombie horror
fun on your own, but way better with friends. Definitely worth a try for any zombie game fan 10/10

MAC USERS READ THIS!
I bought this game on my mac once, and it broke randomly. So i bought it again! And i was playing it and this texture was stretched out but it didn't bother me. The next day the textures were just sooo stretched out so i restarted the game thinking that would fix it, it just wouldn't boot anymore. So i recommend you don't buy this junk.

Dying Light is an exceptional game, perfectly combining fluid parkour with a satisfying combat system. The atmosphere, especially at night, is intense, and the story keeps you engaged until the end. Exploring the city and upgrading your skills add an extra adrenaline rush, and the co-op mode makes it even more fun. A must-play for zombie game fans!

my best friend showed me this game on xbox in like 2019-2020 and ever since then its been one of my favorite zombies games of all time and it was very fun to replay on pc

really fun game, i would be a very fun game if they fix the performance issue.. i got a lot of fps drops

fun immersive game, but DO NOT accept any drops from any player, unless you are actively progressing alongside them. a very common griefing method is giving new players OP items so all the challenges are trivialized

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Thanks for asking me to play! <3

I used to think I liked zombie games. I played them all—slow, fast, crafting survival, mindless shooters... but then Dying Light came along and ruined everything.

Now, in any other zombie game, I feel like I'm crawling through wet cement in flip-flops. No other game lets me parkour across rooftops like a caffeinated ninja, throw zombies off buildings like I'm in an action movie, and then immediately regret all my life decisions when the sun goes down. This game delivers on all fronts.

Just when you think you've done it all, along comes The Following DLC with new locations, an improved story, and a freaking buggy to mow down zombies at 100 mph. It's everything I ever wanted—what more could you ask for?

Oh, I know. How about a medieval dungeon crawler inside a zombie game? Because that's exactly what Hellraid brings to the table. One moment you're slashing through infected in Harran, the next you're wielding swords and battling demonic skeletons in a cursed tower. Does it make sense? Not really. Is it fun? Absolutely.

Techland deserves a medal for making a zombie game that still looks amazing years later. Or at the very least, they deserve my eternal gratitude.

10/10 I would play it again.

gameplay-wise this game is great, story-wise it can get very stupid, at least the Main Character are not bad.

i would point out all the flaw but honestly still worth playing.





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☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☐ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☑ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☑ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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After about 30 hrs playing this game I'm uninstalling. Too many dumb things, like I've died more times to my guy not grabbing ledges after using grappling hook than anything else. Now at this point of the game they just spawn the stupid runners every 15 secs from sewers and under cars.. like how the hell they got 7 - 10 runners under one car.

Наконец-то я добил эту игру.
В прошлый раз наиграл в нее 8 часов и дропнул на миссии, где первый раз ночью нужно было убежать от Прыгунов. Это реально жутко, особенно когда твой персонаж бомж. А первые 8 часов твой персонаж бомж и находится в соответствующей локации - Яме.
Только в конце первой половины игры твой персонаж начинает что-то из себя представлять, и если ты играешь без гринда и рашишь сюжет, то у тебя появляется первое нормальное крафтовое и огнестрельное оружие. Пытаться зачищать зомбки долго, нудно и лута в первой локации немного, поэтому я не жалею что рашил сюжет. Плюс самая главная фишка игры - паркур - в первой локации не раскрывается, так как рядом стоящих зданий немного. И часто приходится бежать по земле.

Все меняется во второй половине игры и убивать зомби становится не то чтобы легко, но тебе есть хотя бы чем их убивать и самое главное с прокачкой уровней появляется добивание, если повалить зомби. Оно сильно упрощает жизнь. Крюк кошка у меня появилась где-то на 70 процентах пройденой сюжетки, но мне хватило времени ее оценить. Это прикольная механика.

Основное в этой игре - геймплей. Сюжет - его тут нет. Лучше не пытаться воспринимать попытку в сюжет всерьез. Тут нет даже попытки сделать хоть одного персонажа, на которого тебе не будет плевать. В том числе и главного героя. Их основная движущая сила - тупость.

Игру проходил на сложности сюжет, но не скажу, что она была прям простой. Система лута и выживания тут прикольная. Крафт тоже.

Если вам нравится зомби сеттинг и вам хочется смотреть как гнилые головы зомбей разлетаются от разного видна оружия, то советую. Главное, не задушиться и на забросить игру за 8 первых часов.

i dont play games much, but this one is just amazing to explore n parkour 10 times over. love it

I came back to this game after 10 years, still the same ready-made models, the same bugs, Just Play pirate version of this game , a waste of the money and time I spent on it... Calling it an anniversary :))))))))))