Dead Island Definitive Edition

The graphic presets are super heavy on the eyes, but this game is really good after you change the settings around

ok so, the cutscene wasnt good the characters didnt react for someone death , to many bugs , boring side missions , but overall its fun if you playing with your friends

I have about 8 hours and played this game on ps3 its a great game if you understand how to drive the car without crashing and when you get a gun the game is pretty easy but with some challenges on the way 9.2/10 would recommend.

Super fun game. Great to wander around and just kill zombies. If this had character creation it'd be the Skyrim of zombie games. Even so it's a blast! Slicing and dicing zombies, along with lighting them on fire is just a good time. Not to mention the setting feels refreshingly unique in terms of the genre

I love this game so much. The graphics are a little dated and the gameplay can be janky at times, but the DNA of the game is excellent. I love the premise of a zombie apocalypse taking place in a bright, sunny paradise, and the vibe it creates in this game is quite unique. For a few dollars, this is one of the best ways to take that nostalgia trip back to the early 2010 zombie era.

Game is goated, I remember playing it on the xbox 360 when it first came out. I watched my older brothers play until it was my turn, such a nostalgic game. Story is fantastic

amazing structure and gameplay and situations

I'm literally watching my Katana clip through the Thug's head and the game doesn't register it as a hit. Whoever is responsible for hit registration, make sure they never see a job in game development ever again, guy should be shot in the back of the head, I haven't been this genuinely repulsed by a game since the release of Dying Light 2. the people responsible for creating the Definitive Edition of this game should be charged for vandalism.

To add to that, I died twice within 15 seconds to two bugs, me walking into a rock, and an AI walking me into a wall. The only thing definitive about this game is it being the buggiest video game ever made and it's not even close

"Booked a tropical getaway. Forgot to check the 'no zombies' box."
10/10 — Sun, sand, and severed limbs. Paradise, but make it apocalyptic.

Got bitten on Day 1. Spent the rest of the week as a part-time electrician, plumber, and zombie exterminator.

Found a rusty pipe. Upgraded it to a shock baton. Science is wild here.

NPCs: “Help us!”
Me: “Hold up, I’m looting a suitcase for energy drinks.”

Voice acting? Hilarious.

Combat? Satisfying crunch every time a head pops.


Co-op with friends feels like Left 4 Dead met Far Cry at a beach party gone wrong.

Pro Tip: When in doubt, kick it out.

Still better than real resort fees.

It's an alright open-world post-apocalyptic game.

It is satisfying to kill zombies by cutting their limbs and heads or even blowing them with grenades. The exploration part is also fun. The game is much better in co-op than in solo; maybe that's what made me enjoy the game more, too.

The story is kinda predictable, so don't expect something mind-blowing.

TLDR: Pure euro-jank, of the mindless variety. Dead Island is way too simplistic to be worth a playthrough, even in coop. I can't recommend it – get Dying Light instead.

Dead Island: Definitive Edition is a remaster of the original Dead Island released in 2011. I’m familiar with Techland’s Call of Juarez and other games using their proprietary Chrome engine, but I never played the original Dead Island before. It looks meh, runs fine for the most part, but it’s still pure euro-jank at its core.

As for the gameplay – if, like me, you’re playing DI for the first time after playing Dying Light, you’re in for a disappointment. The gore system is neat, and the crafting system allows for some fun weapons – but there’s no depth to the combat system. Button mashing is always the optimal strategy.
Dead Island is obviously meant to be played in 2-4 players coop – so I did give it a shot both with friends & randoms. It didn’t make the game any less boring.

It looks dated, it feels dated, it’s buggy, movement feels bad and laggy, every quest is a fetch quest, the story is utterly boring, voice acting is terrible across the board…
Dead Island just feels like an unfinished product that didn’t get enough time in the oven.

I can’t recommend it – Dying Light does everything Dead Island tried to do but with way more polish, more content and is often on sale.

Good island, sea is beautiful, hotel is good and climate is excellent.

Only problem is people are bit aggressive.

The game is ok but the story is crap and the end sucks

Good graphics, well optimized. Fun with friends. Combat a bit simple right now but still enjoyable. Quest mechanics a mmo like.

Overall Rating: 2/10. Look. I have so much respect for these guys and im glad this game led us to dying light and dead island 2, which are great games. But this game is absolute garbage. Is it fun to play with friends yes. Are there way better games to smack zombies in with friends, absolutely. It may have been good for it's time, but I doubt it. It has the worst dialogue, the story makes no sense, the gameplay is clanky, the "boss" fight was extremely disappointing, and there are just really no redeeming factors outside of "nostalgia", and "this is fun with friends". DO NOT recommend.

Must play for anyone that likes zombie games. This one was an instant classic when it dropped and has withstood the test of time. Also much, much, much better than dead island 2. MUCH better.

I first played this game a few years ago with my older brother, but kept getting killed by the infected and the suiciders (skill issue I know) I also played this with a friend a few years ago, but unfortunately kept blowing him up by accident (I swear it wasn't on purpose, M!) The game is still fun to play, but you really have to look out for the thugs, suiciders, floaters (lol floaters) and the infected because they'll put your right on your backside. I also somewhat freaked myself out by wearing headphones during my game play and thought there were zombies all around me, hence I went a little crazy and accidentally fell off a few ledges to my untimely death. 10/10 would play again (minus blowing friends up and falling off ledges).

I had some fun with this. Definitely above average and worth it on a deep sale.

I played this game when I was much younger, and I loved it. got it again now 6 years later after trying dead island 2, and I am thrilled to say that this game is still the beautiful gem that it was when I first played it.

I would only recommend this game if you have a friend to do it with you. Dead Island is Borderlands-esque type game where there is a main story with side quests that happen through different environments with online co-op with 1-4 people. The game has great melee combat, where you can customise weapons with different mods you find throughout the world or quest rewards. You have four characters you can choose from, each specialising in a different type of weapon; gun, blunt weapons, sharp weapons and throwable knives.

The story is there but it's bad. You have no reason to care about any characters and when you're suppose to, it doesn't feel impactful at all. The first area is a great introduction to the game but the problems with the game get exasperated once you enter the city. Fetch quests start to get tiresome with all the backtracking in the city, because there is just so many zombies. We decided to just focus on the main story from there on.

This is originally a game from 2011, it's going to be rough in some ways. The melee combat is the most enjoyable aspect of the game and the online co-op means you have a friend to play with. I'm only recommending it because it was mostly enjoyable but it does have many shortcomings.

Sick storyline. Gonna try dead island 2 next

great game, great story, loved the DLC but the movement in this game bro oh my gosh. it's like my feet are wheels bro. jumping and sprinting doesn't always work gotta hold the button in again.

A cult classic, sadly didn't age too well and if I could I would give it a rather neutral rating.
The story is quite fun, although if you pay closer attention it doesn't make much sense.
Graphics hold up relatively well, sidequests are mostly just fetch or kill quests which sucks.
Also my god, the controls suck!

An absolute classic banger of a game. This is my 3rd time playing it and it's still fun to play with friends!

Love this nostalgic game, when this came out originally in 2011 me and my brothers loved it on the Ps3
Not a very PC demanding game even my poor PC could run it.
The story is interesting aswell as where the story is located in the tropical beaches/vacation area.
It's kind of like dying light but without the parkour.

Game runs poorly, faced some bugs while driving vehicle where car get stuck in some invisible object. buy dying light instead. This game is not worth the purchase.

i love playing this game with my girlfriend!!! she is so awesome and funny and cool and smart and sweet and kind and beautiful!!!! oh yeah this games alright i guess

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Okay
☐ Bad
☐ Very stylized
☐ They're what they should be for what the game is
☐ MS Paint could make something better

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Fantastic
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Meh
☐ Bad, but playable
☐ Just go watch paint dry

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Amazing
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not to bad
☐ Alright
☐ Bad
☐ My ears are bleeding

---{ Audience }---
☑ Babies
☑ Young kids
☑ Young teens
☑ Older teens
☑ Adults
☑ Old people
☑ Anyone with a decent maturity level
☑ Anyone with a lack of maturity
☑ Anyone that is alive
☑ No one, not even your dog

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Just average
☐ A little better than average
☐ Good
☑ Decent
☐ Better than good
☐ Fancy Pants Rich Boy
☐ NASA

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Can choose your difficulty setting
☐ No difficulty needed
☐ Just press 'W"
☐ Easy
☑ Medium
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Hard
☐ Verry Difficult

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if you like to collect things
☑ Only if you care about steam achievements
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☑ Only if you care about rankings/placements/leaderboards/etc.
☑ Average grind level
☐ A little grindy
☐ Too much grind
☐ You‘ll need a second life, maybe some macros, & a will to live for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ Story? What story?
☐ No Story
☐ Twilight was a better love story than this
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It‘ll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ 1-2 Hours
☐ 2-5 Hours
☐ 5-10 Hours
☐ 10-20 Hours
☑ 20-50 Hours
☐ 50+ Hours
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Replayablity }---
☐ You won't even finish it the first time
☐ None, once was enough
☐ Not that kind of game
☐ You don't stop playing this kinda game, ever
☐ Maybe once or twice, to try something new
☑ You'll want to get every single possible ending & secret there is
☐ You'll pick it up every few years, but never finish a whole playthrough
☐ A lot, just to romance everyone, pick new options. try new classes, etc

---{ Price }---
☐ It’s free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If you have some money to blow
☐ Wait for it to go on sale for the 100th time
☐ Ask someone to gift it to you instead
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Circumstantial (PC specs, internet, save/install location, etc.)
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{ 9 / 10 }---
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I loved it so much! Got obsessed with it until the end. The Ryder DLC thought annoyed me a lot, wanted to drop it many times because of the hordes of fast zombies constantly running at you. Definitely recommend the game!

Honestly, Dead Island is one of THE zombie games of all time... This may come off as an insult, but honestly, it's just as much a compliment! The game has a very promising start by being set in the rather unique setting of a tropical resort, and although that aesthetic unfortunately fades into more typical zombie-outbreak locales like cities, sewers & prisons, the variety of enemies that are instantly distinguishable (kinda like the L4D zombies), skill trees unique to whichever character you select with the a weapon crafting system that holds up surprisingly well and sidequests that'll give you hours of additional playtime as well as an entire area mode and DLC campaign, this is a strong reccomendation for those looking for some pure comfort food zombie action at an affordable price.

When I'm asked to name a zombie game, Dead Island manages to sit on my top 5 IPs I'll immediately refrence alongside Resident Evil, Left 4 Dead, The Last of Us & Killing Floor / CoD Zombies / Zombie Army!

I tried to like this game, but it quickly got boring for me after a few hours, the game feels janky while having some performance issues for some people, the combat gets boring and you have absolutely no way to block attacks from zombies that can easily kill you if they are in a group, maybe i was better off getting Dying Light instead.

The game starts really good, the resort, beaches and zombies makes an unique combination but it gets boring with time. What I hate most are the zombies that throw melee weapons at you with crazy accuracy, they come from nowhere and can one shot kill you, it's very irritating.

This is the kind of game that I would finish and never play again.

the best game of 2012 besides hitman absolutiton

Best birthday gift of last year.
It's very enterteining to go around the island, killing everything that's moving and leveling. I recommend it a lot.

Played the hell out of Dead Island when I was younger and replaying it years later has been fun. Gameplay is a bit wonky sometimes with some mechanics but is overall alright. I felt a major difficulty spike between Acts 2 and 3 but that might be from me focusing mainly on the main quest. The soundtrack is incredible. The characters are decent. Overall a good game.

This is the best worst experience ever. I've probably spent too much money on this series but you know its jank and it's fun. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND playing this with friends because although it might make the game easier, everyone can shit themselves together. I also HIGHLY RECOMMEND that if you plan on playing this, buy Riptide as well. It makes the fun last longer but mainly it helps with actually finishing the story which to be honest, is pretty good. (The lore of this game is incredibly interesting but due note that Dead Island 2 goes very off course with the storyline as it takes place like 10 years later with a new BS virus. It is such a lamer story that I actually recommend you don't play DI2 or you buy it for a very heavy discount but it is still fun just not this kind of fun.) This game has aged actually really well and you'll for the most part find people consistently playing it even if it's small numbers. Another thing is that I recommend getting a mod menu after you have beaten the game a few times (mainly mean getting that achievement with the whole cast) to at least spice up the game a little more but it's understandable if you don't cause Nexus feels like it is going to give you a porn virus if you download anything from it.

10/10
The characters' premise fits my needs of perspective.
This might not mean anything, and I apologize if this isn't misleading.
I don't leave bad reviews, all efforts are a perfect score.

Es un juego muy divertido, tiene buenos graficos sonido decente y una jugabilidad que me recuerda mucho a FarCry 3 salvando las diferencias se siente a Farcry 3 con zombies.

Its an amazing game, we need more games like this, im too bad to understand the story of a game or i eventually forget it but this game has an story but its not that relevant because its a really bad story tbh, but the thing that i liked the most is the mods and the weapons, there a are a lot of weapons with a lot of mods that every mod does something different, its really good if you have friends to play it because the coop is fun

One of the most fun times I have had with friends. The extremely janky mechanics lead to really funny moments. I wouldnt really recommend playing it solo though.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ 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

---{ PC Requirements }---
☑ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☑ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% 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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Dead Island Definitive Edition has really nice graphics and fun gameplay. The atmosphere is quite immersive and the details present in the look and layout of the island resort is believable. The only aspect holding this game back from greatness is the lack of variety of the missions. You're essentially doing nothing more than fetch quests. Combat is definitely passable but also lacks in variety. In my opinion, this game is better played via co-op instead of solo due to the constant XP grind. Despite it's shortcomings, I would still recommend playing Dead Island Definitive Edition despite the fact that I have no motivation to continue playing myself. I simply cannot finish my playthrough due to sheer boredom with the mission structure and repetitive nature of the campaign. The foundation is solid but it needs a little more variety and effort applied to the rest of the game's mechanics.

Completionists avoid. One collectible ID card is glitched inside a building with doors that don't open. Some collectibles are inside zones you can't return to, so if you happened to miss one you'll have to play finish the game and play through to that part again to get it because collectible progress is not shared between characters. There is fun to be had with friends but overall a clunky and buggy game that has not aged well and is very frustrating at times.

Dead Island is a game that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s part of its charm. It throws you onto a beautiful tropical resort overrun with the undead, giving you a massive open world to explore, loot, and smash your way through. The melee combat is the real highlight—hacking off limbs, crushing skulls, and improvising weapons keeps every fight satisfying. The RPG elements, from skill trees to weapon upgrades, add depth without overcomplicating things, making progression feel rewarding. Playing solo is fun, but co-op is where the game truly shines, letting you and your friends survive together in chaotic, blood-soaked action.

That said, the game isn’t without its flaws. The story is forgettable, voice acting can be rough, and the missions can feel repetitive after a while. The combat, while fun, sometimes suffers from janky physics and awkward hit detection. Still, if you’re looking for a zombie game that focuses on brutal melee action and open-world exploration rather than pure horror, Dead Island is a great time—especially with friends. It’s not the most polished game, but it delivers exactly what it promises: a fun, mindless, and satisfying zombie-smashing experience.

Dead Island Definitive Edition "Where is the momies? full review.

This game is look like a lite version of dying light mixed with left 4 dead. However, it is better to play this game in co-operation. The story of the game is weak but it still good as it be. The graphics of the game is cool and the weapons is pretty great. the game play is awesome. The game experience would be great if you play it with friends. Also, the game was boring at the beginning., However, the excitement starts from chapter 4 and that was nice. Also, the game is good to play it as a single player but a little boring some times. One of the game disadvantages that the cars get stuck and can't be unstudied "Step bro I'm stucked. can you help me?".

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---{ Graphics }---
☐ 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

---{ PC Requirements }---
☑ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☑ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% 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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☐ 10

🌴🧟 Dead Island Definitive Edition - A Bloody Fun Paradise! 🏝️🔪

If you love open-world zombie action with a mix of RPG elements, Dead Island Definitive Edition is an absolute must-play! Techland did a great job enhancing the visuals, making this version the best way to experience the original cult classic.

✅ Pros:
✔️ Beautiful tropical island setting with upgraded HD textures
✔️ Satisfying melee combat—decapitating zombies never gets old!
✔️ Co-op mode is a blast with friends
✔️ Engaging RPG elements with skill trees and weapon upgrades
✔️ Tons of side quests and loot to discover

❌ Cons:
❌ Some janky animations, but nothing game-breaking
❌ Story isn't the strongest, but the gameplay makes up for it

Whether you're a returning fan or a first-timer, this edition is the perfect way to experience the chaos of Banoi. If you enjoy zombie-smashing fun with a tropical twist, give it a shot!

🔗 Check out the gameplay here: https://youtu.be/D5dTbwjtMDQ

Final Verdict: 8.5/10 - A gory, fun, and addictive zombie adventure! 🧟🔥

Loving it so far. Has some jank from that 360 era but a pure romp for 7 euro when compared to what AAA is bring out for 70 quid.

Very satisfying game, graphics look lovely for a game almost 10 years old and Gameplay is just a blast. In a time when every game was guns, this is all melee. I'm passing no heed of the story or the characters and just enjoying my slashing and stabbing as I get some Russian bimbo some champaggin 10/10 They don't make games just for the lulz like this anymore

I hate the infected so much. if u are unemployed and have a potato pc that cant play current gen games, this is a good time burner. buy it only when on discount tho

It's a good Dead Island game, I consider it better than Riptide because I feel that Riptide is simply a copy and paste of the original game, It's pretty decent to play and spend time on, I've probably spent more than a hundred hours on it on Playstation, and I still like it