Dead Island 2

Great game for you and your boys to hop on. The Gore is something else and the story is great it really makes you very immersed.

As a long player of this series this game was really good. As someone who knows the medical information told in this game its spot on. I enjoyed this game the combat great, the side characters awesome, the world in which it is place fantastic, the main character and interactions they have with the world is right on the mark. People didn't like the ending, it doesn't matter really due to it felt like i was reading a book and there is a cliffhanger there. I liked that about this game, it felt like reading a book and playing a video game at the same time. If you don't like that might not be for you.

This is a great game. Gameplay is fun, visuals are juicy, story is somewhat decent with a bit of good jokes.
Highly recommend.

Good quality game. Was hoping it would be better than the first one but so far it hasn't beaten it. For dislikes... Id like a better custom characterization or more characters added possibly a base character that starts with equal stats that you can then level the way you want to the direction you want to go.

First thing to say, it is probably the most goriest game on steam. just that makes it mature but the thing that sets it apart is its f.l.e.s.h gore system that makes the zombies anatomy scarily acurate. another thing to note is the length of the game its short but has lots of replayablility.

Dead Island 2 is certainly not amazing, or even all that notable honestly. It's not very unique, the story is forgettable which results in making the best gameplay feature the 'skip cutscene button'; however, everything it sets out to do in gameplay and combat it accomplishes to an above average standard, to the point where on a sale of 50% or greater of the Ultimate Edition I can recommend Dead Island 2. It's the kind of game you can turn your brain off to, and just enjoy without much thought having to be put into it. The character upgrades, and weapon upgrades are all extremely simple in scope, but undeniably effective in making the game feel dynamic and replayable. The melee weapons all have a satisfying weight to them that is proportionate to how one would expect a heavy sword, or light knife might swing. The weight is sold in full by the incredible FLESH dismemberment system, which truly is the highlight of the game's combat honestly, and it's defining standout trait. As with most games, the co-op greatly enhances the experience. However if you've started a playthrough, and intend to have a friend who just purchased after the start date of your playthrough join you, in the case that you have progressed too far they will be barred from joining your lobby. The optimization for the PC is fairly well done. I rarely see framerates below 120, at 1440p using the standard "high" settings preset with no upscaling. The game also ran fairly well on my Steam Deck LCD when I had tried it there, anywhere from 40-60fps on the "medium" preset, using no upscaling.

Overall, I would rate Dead Island 2 at a 7/10

I liked the first one, not this one! Completely linear. Your are an errand boy. Don't want to do it, tough shit. Zombies pop out of no where, you clear an area, walk a short distance and go back, more zombies. Just logged in, bam, zombie in your face. They keep introducing you to new kinds of zombies but all you can get is melee weapons, forcing you to face them head on.

Crafting is a joke. You get minor tweaks after collecting everything you see.

No story line, go from A to B because we told you to and good luck not dying to get there. You cant interact with the world and buildings unless it was intended, when they intended it.

Bought it on sale and i wanted my money back after 8 hours, when i finally figured out what it was going to be like. Save your money, get a better game.

awesome game. i truly love the story line so far and its really fun to play with friends. if you love dying light i would also recommend this game also.

Dying light 2 has huge competition this game is on another level! Must play 10/10

I think the game is great. It looks good. Dismemberment system is amazing. Exploration is worthwile. Skills and abilities have some interesting choices. The game also has great soundtrack and audio design. Story is mid and quite generic but it has some good characters and funny moments. IMO Dead Island 2 is a much better game than both Dying Lights. One annoying thing I found is that the game stutters a bit even after shader compliation. It's probably a traversal stutter.

I got all of the achievements for this game including DLC. it's just fine, that's it.
Not worth the full price. but if it's on discount for a decent price i'd say give it a go if you just want to hit some zombies and go through a quick, albeit, poorly written story that i'd say is arguably worse than Dying Light 2's story.

BTW, for anyone who hates quipy marvel-esqué one liners. DO NOT PICK CARLA.

Game is very unstable - crash after crash after crash ... beyond the point that you even stop trying to advance in the game...

The only thing i miss from the first one is the ability to make Deo-bombs. also , filtering your stash or organizing it is a pain , wish they had added some kind of sorting filter but overall, enjoying it as much as the first one. enjoy the sequel.

Dying Light 2 is better, but this is still a good time. Turn brain off and bonk zombies.

When I kick a zombie off a skyscraper they don't explode into a thousand pieces. 0/10 Honestly unplayable. (keeps playing)

Dead island 2 is a fun zombie game, totally not comparable to Dead island 1. Dead island 1 was developed by Techland, I liked the 1st one as it had a more serious and depth to zombie land universe, while this one is developed by a different studio and has a more fun approach to the story and game play, fun dialogues. Techland now develops their own Zombie franchise game Dying light. I love both Dead island 2 and Dying light.

worst game i have ever touched and im disappointed that new gen games have become so overwhelmingly terrible only focusing on graphics and not gameplay to the point where its unbearable. the playability isnt there i can go back and play the other games and get more substance. this is one of those games where you play it and uninstall and never have the need to play it again or even think about ever wanting to play it again. they even changed sam b.

Uninspired and smarmy writing, a stiff combat system that seems almost identical to the first one that came out 14 years ago, sponge-y enemies with little variation, no difficulty options, and lackluster character builds make me wish I could have my time spent on this game back. Just play the Dying Light series instead if you are looking for a similar, but less plodding, experience.

Amazing graphics, quests and entertaning characters. The weapons updates are also awesome in deadisland 2

I bought the game a while back on sale. I recently started playing it again.

Honestly, at first I was not into it as Dying Light 2 was my go to game.
After finishing Dying Light and had a blast, Dead Island 2, although gameplay is very different, I enjoyed the gore fest and weapons. Melee is a lot of fun and the card system is unique.

I recommend this game for fun factor. Story line is okay and the game is not totally open world, but the maps are big enough to feel open.

Graphics are pretty good if not great. I do like the details of the homes, vehicles and the zombie dismemberment. Sure, it ain't perfect and the game runs awesome. No RT implementation either which isn't a bad thing. Currently reviewing it as a Solo gameplay. I have not tried Coop, but I am sure it is just as fun.

Get it on sale and buy the complete package with DLC and all.

a nice hack and slash zombie game. It's like dying light plus dead island one. I will say that 4 players to 3 players co-op is REALLY BAD but i don't have any friends playing this game so what the hell-a. Jacob and Sam B are both goats BTW. DLC'S are okay but pros kinda fixes that for free. And over all from starting from dead island one then waiting for dead island 2 after years i'd say this game is worth it. I just wish it had more content like it would be cool if there were a DLC were the old crew of dead island one came back. got this game on game pass and then bought it on steam after I finished it on game pass.

I'm not an avid zombie genre fan, there are few tittles that offer more than just that concept and this game is one of them, with a decent combat mechanics and story, the game will keep you entertained, I've only played as one character so far (Amy) and the dialogues and delivery of the VA is praise worthy.

I waited for 10 years to play this. Technically, 11 years since this game was only exclusive to the Epic Games Store for a whole year. It was not worth the wait...

This isn't the Dead Island that I used to know. While the visuals look absolutely stunning and to be fair, you would hope so for a game that was in development for 10+ years, the other attributes of this game are just...outright bad. The mediocre story, the terrible cliffhanger, bland characters (no seriously why did they ONLY have Sam B for this game and then not use his character wisely), the numerous bugs, the lack of storage, the lack of weapon modifications, the combat, the lag, the garbage EOS etc. the problems are endless that it felt like a bore trying to complete the campaign and was it worth all that trouble? Absolutely not. It's that bad that I don't even feel like playing this game in co-op!

Do not buy this game at full price. Wait for a sale at the very least or just go back to the previous Dead Island games to revere in what made this franchise so brilliant and unique.

Great visuals (especially after the usual UE tweaks), fun combat and runs great. My only criticism would be that the audio sounds a bit hollow, like there's not enough bass mixed in or something. I didn't really enjoy the DLC, Haus was a bit boring and SoLA was frustratingly hard in places, but the main game was a whole lot of fun.

What an extraordinary experience game this was, and awesome story and voice actors.

Very fun game, especially with friends. Sometimes spooky but mostly just fun new inventing ways to kill those bloodsucking, no-good dead people. The different types of zombies make it challenging for everyone.

I know I only have 48 hours in the game currently, BUT this is one of the best sequel games I have ever had the chance to play. This game is mechanically fun, very, and I mean very beautiful and it has such a good storyline. This is the only time I will ever write a genuine review about a game in general. This game just amazes me every second I play, the zombies are interesting, the card system is so bizarre and new to old dead island players but so good. This game is visually pleasing and physically pleasing to play. thank you for your time :3

If you are a fan of dying light 2 and were somewhat disappointed that you couldn't use more zombie powers, this is the game for you. Dead Island 2 is like a more grounded and arcadey version of DL2.

I'd recommend waiting for a sale, because on half off, this is definitely worth the price. It's also really fun to play co-op, just like the previous dead islands, so if you're looking for a fun and senseless gorefest with your buddies, this will game will provide.

Also, I must mention, as many have before, the gore is damn amazing, super satisfying. Haven't seen such detailed dismemberment and flesh melting in any other zombie game.

Great Game good graphics runs smooth as butter, I have not found any major bugs during the test phase. Good story line, Some people can not handle the gore so be aware of it. Its a great game to play with friends so if anyone here needs someone to play with send me a friend invite and msg me, Ill be happy to jump in and join you.

I will say that this game is easily one of the best Zombie games out there, the characters are really a work of are in the sense that their personalities and looks are really defined. The Story is a joyride and the gameplay is straight forward enjoy beating the living brains out the un-dead. Online falls off a bit not that you won't ever find people to connect with but because there are a few inconsistencies or disconnects here and there but that's not a deterrent.

This game got too much undeserved hate on launch.
The game play is fun. The graphics, lighting, and world design is awesome. There is a pretty good balance in terms of difficulty, with enemies scaling as you level up.
They added NG+ and a new survival mode to add to the replay-ability. I put near 100 hours into the game and just finished 100% of the achievements. Still haven't tried Neighborhood Watch and still have about 45% of the game remaining in NG+
The only thing holding this back is the meh story and pretty bad / cringe dialogue writing.
All in all, I give this a solid 8 / 10. Definitely worth it on a sale.

Excellent game. The graphics feel so real! There's a ton of ways to kill zombies besides just point and shoot. So many environmental things to utilize. The zombies are in various levels of decay, the various types and over time you learn better ways to fight them as you progress. The multiplayer is so much fun but so is playing alone. I am very impressed with the stories as well. The DLC's are also awesome and a lot of fun. I highly recommend this game if you love zombies and great storytelling.

Dead Island 2 has completely exceeded my expectations and I am LOVING every minute of it! From the moment I launched the game, I was sucked into the chaotic and beautifully world of Los Angeles after the zombie apocalypse. The game has everything you want from a zombie survival experience: action-packed combat, a great variety of weapons, a compelling story, and absolutely stunning visuals.

The gameplay is smooth and satisfying, with each weapon feeling unique and powerful as you hack, slash, and shoot your way through hordes of undead. The new "slayer" system adds an exciting layer of depth, letting you play in different ways depending on your chosen character. Whether you're going in guns blazing or bashing brains with a baseball bat, the combat is so satisfying that it never gets old.

The open world is beautifully crafted, filled with detail and creativity. Exploring Los Angeles, from the sun-soaked beaches to the grimy streets, feels fresh and immersive. Plus, the variety of side missions, hidden secrets, and Easter eggs keeps things exciting and fun.

The narrative is engaging and has a good balance of humor and dark moments. The voice acting is solid, and the characters are fun, with plenty of personality to keep you invested.

Overall, Dead Island 2 is a perfect mix of thrilling action, satisfying gameplay, and a visually stunning world. If you love zombie games or just want to enjoy a fun, blood-pumping experience, this is definitely the game for you. Highly recommend!

A game that makes me wish there was a neutral rating on Steam. My recommendation comes with some very important conditions:

1. You must get this game on sale. It is not at all worth full price, the game-play is far too repetitive and easy.
2. Don't go in thinking you will be amazed. The best thing this game has going for it is its graphical fidelity and gore. Don't expect deep combat systems or a thrilling story.
3. You MUST have a severe case of Goopy Goblin Gamer Brain to be entertained by this for more than a couple of hours. The same animation of your character punching a hole in a zombie's head will get old for most people, for me it keeps that goblin in my brain covered in a nice amount of goop.

I love this game, but god does it love to f you over. I swear I'll dodge and still get hit by a zombie, I'll get hit by a zombie while I'm standing behind it bro. This game is hell for dodging character builds. I mean the devs didn't even buy me dinner first before they decided to f me over.
Please make a third game <3

This game is really good-looking in graphics and a lot of fun to play alone or in groups. The varieties of quests and opponents is solid. The mechanics are cool and the degree to which you have to explore also works. Overall, I enjoyed it a lot for the mechanics, graphics, and character-building.

On the other hand, the fetch quests can get frustrating and tedious, especially since quests have to be followed in sequence and the things you need to resolve them magically do not appear until prior stages are complete. Also, there is little incentive to play post-main story, at least for me. The overall plot is utter and complete nonsense, but like any game in the genre, you have to suspend disbelief a bit to enjoy at all.

I did not buy the DLC because I didn't want to hit the level cap. For me, that would have killed the joy, since the DLC's did not add to the level cap.

The original Dead Island is up there in the "core memories" categories, and I played the HELL out of it with my friends and by myself. As a very awaited sequel, this does an EXCELLENT job. Getting what people are worried about most- the gameplay and zombie killing is fantastic (and Sam B is back though he is a side character). I was iffy about the skill cards at first, but they are a fun dynamic that plays well with the different kinds of weapons and upgrades. There is a lot of variety at hand that builds upon its predecessor so you can jump around with weapon styles.

One of the things I remember about the first game was the soundtrack and the composer for Dead Island 2 NAILED it. It is excellent and forms a great backdrop to whatever you are doing in the game, one point that really hyped me up was when a very fitting rock song started up during a quest boss battle. It was a pleasant surprise and underscored the passion that went into the game's music.

The main story kept me engaged and went in some directions I wasn't expecting, so it gets a solid pass on my front. Same with the DLC Haus expansion. Some of the side quests were rather simple in what you needed to do, but the premises behind them and the log books/audio you find along the way were always fun. I want to give props to the voice acting as well.

Some of the critiques. The most glaring one are the weird graphical glitches that will happen occasionally, even on a decently high-end system. Like a chair gyrating half-lodged in the floor or a zombie fading into existence in front of you. The most jarring, and frankly bizarre, thing is that you never see your reflection in mirrors. I am not sure why they went with that as a choice, and it really is comparatively minor, but it always took me out of being engaged for a brief moment. Returning to graphics and glitches, to get things running smoothly, you may need to do some min-maxing, especially if you are on a laptop or lower-end system. However, I still have a blast and definitely recommend it.

This game is amazing. unfortunatly when I got past the tutorial, it had 3-5 second stutters when i fought a zombie. Ran amazing during tutorial. I close to the 2 hour mark and opted to refund it. I turned everything down and off that I could and it still did it. Didnt skip the pre rendering either.

It was really cool tho, zombies fell apart as you beat them, the characters looked fun. I like the perk system that it had going too. Seemed fairly linear up till i decided it was too laggy to play. you could explore off the beaten path and the world looked hand crafted and just really cool. I enjoyed investigating all the scenery very much. Combat was fairly smooth. Felt the timing of things was a little off, maybe that was just some lag, but still really enjoyable.

Sad I don't get to play it here.

decent game pretty fun i liked the first game and riptide was meh but this is pretty cool

Very Fun game, i had a blast the first 1½ hour playing singleplayer and then went into a matchmaking, joined two others that was at the same stage as me and we went nuts together for over 3 hours, this is what gaming is all about, pure fun, crazy melee combat, amazing visuals and funny deaths, i was playing with randoms and had so much fun playing together with them, its wild but its going to be alot more fun with friends, i dont know what to say other than i had a blast the first day with dead island 2 and thise 5 hours went faster than anything, i even forgot to eat dinner because i had so much fun :)

4.5 out of 5 is what i will rate this game, truely amazing and a ton of fun :)
Its on sale right now so get it now and thank me later :)

I am not someone who would is great at harder games. But I do love zombie games and have always loved the other Dead Island games. However, I find this one very hard. I have had it for a while and every time I have played I end up "rage quitting" because I can't get past one level. I have done about 3-5% of the storyline but I find it very hard to play. I wish there was something in the settings to either restart your storyline or to adapt the difficulty level.

This is by far my favorite game i love the graphics and the story is pretty good. i have played this game for a little over an hour and i finally get a gun.

It's a fun game, nice "open" world zombie apocalypse RPG, that has amazing gore, and amazing graphics. I'd rate the story as a pretty good story as well, although it has its moments of being a little "lack-luster," for lack of a better term.

CHILL Zombie that's super fun. Would recommend and has multiple game modes to enjoy! Graphics and game play are superb.

I can only run the game if i go to task manager after launch and manually end an Epic Online app. But ok. But this causes my game to be single player only. But ok.

Died a few times on the becky bride. restarted and there´s no workbench near so i could prepare for the fight. But Ok. There´s no difficulty level changer so i could pass this part. Ok.

The gameplay is good, but nothing near the 1st game.
Went for the rage-quit -->> Unnistall option. So no, i could not recommend it to anyone.

Had a blast playing co-op. I do miss the original unique weapon mods that made Dead Island. However attacking animations were satisfying and movement felt smooth. The card system was a great concept to me and made game play more interesting trying out these abilities. The game is generally gorgeous and creative map design and makes for fun exploring. The side quest system is also a huge step up from the original as each quest doesn't always feel like fetch quest. I do wish they explored a wider variety of weapons especially firearms. Other than that it was wicked fun.

A well crafted, cozy, contained, and finished zombie game. Has the feels and pace of the original Dead Island games. If you liked those you're gonna like this. On my second play through so the devs did something right.

This game had the audacity to give us a cliffhanger ending after a hella boring main story + 4/10 DLC content. Dead island 1 was a million times better, go play that instead. I don't understand how this game was in development for a decade and every part of it feels like a rush job.
combat design was mid as hell, weapons fall into either boring but usable or trash, the enchantment mechanic did not carry it through like they very obviously hoped. Cool map design give a raise for those guys, and fuck the writing team for giving us a boring ass main storyline with a shit ending on top where you fight the same fucking copy paste enemy as your finale and get "teased" with dead island 3 essentially.

This game is excellent, and I played the shit out of it on Epic. Why do I not recommend it on Steam? There's an error where you can't play due to not being able to connect to EOS; it's been in the game since launch on Steam, and has yet to be fixed.

this is not a good sequel to dead island this feels like a whole different game also HEALTH BARS ON ENEMIES IS AWFUL