Dying Light: The Beast Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-11-11
- Graphics are stunning
- Kyle Crane's return praised
- Beast mode is satisfying
- Parkour downgraded
- Less content than predecessors
- Weak and thin story
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows 12-15GB VRAMmixedWindows 8-11GB VRAMmixed
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
1,225
78%
22%
433
51%
49%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 87%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 13%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 51%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 49%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1382
- Negative points
- 1629
- Gameplay points
- 1248
- Perf. points
- 83
- Rec. points
- 319
- Misc points
- 613
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Graphics are stunning
| The game's visuals are frequently described as beautiful, realistic, and well-detailed, even on lower settings. | 19% |
Kyle Crane's return praised
| Players are thrilled to see Kyle Crane return as the protagonist, often preferring him over Aiden and enjoying the nostalgia and improved vibe. | 17% |
Improvement over previous games
| Many reviewers feel the game improves on Dying Light 2 and even surpasses the first game in atmosphere and gameplay. | 13% |
Overall game is great
| General feedback describes the game as very good, cool, and a gem overall. | 11% |
Beast mode is satisfying
| The new Beast mode is consistently called fun, satisfying, and a great addition to gameplay. | 10% |
Story is okay
| The story is generally considered decent or good enough, though not outstanding. | 9% |
Best gameplay in series
| Players consider the gameplay refined and the best in the franchise, with excellent mechanics. | 9% |
Excellent atmosphere
| The game's atmosphere is highly praised as superb, well-built, and enhanced by sound. | 8% |
Interesting side quests
| Side quests are noted as interesting, well-written, and featuring pleasant dialogues. | 7% |
Visceral combat
| Combat is described as heavier, more brutal, and satisfying compared to previous entries. | 6% |
Scary nights return
| Nighttime is again terrifying and tense, posing a serious threat to players. | 6% |
Polished parkour
| Parkour is more polished, excellent, and fun, enhancing movement. | 6% |
Runs well optimized
| The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even on maximum settings with rare frame drops. | 6% |
Amazing soundtrack
| The soundtrack is a masterpiece, enhancing immersion and evoking nostalgia. | 6% |