Dying Light - Cuisine & Cargo Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-30
- Atmospheric, scary quarantine zones
- Well-designed, challenging zones
- Adds variety and fresh content
- Poor value for money
- Very short playtime
- Zones feel pointless and unchallenging
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 75%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 25%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 52%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 48%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 115
- Negative points
- 112
- Gameplay points
- 126
- Perf. points
- 0
- Rec. points
- 57
- Misc points
- 64
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Quarantine zones are atmospheric and scary
| The new quarantine zones are highly praised for their creepy atmosphere, with detailed horror elements like sudden zombie revivals and jumpscares. Many find them the best and spookiest in the game. | 54% |
Good for leveling survivor skill tree
| The DLC is an efficient way to level up the Survivor skill tree, with missions like Cuisine rewarding substantial Survivor Points. It is time-saving for reaching Legend rank. | 36% |
Quarantine zones are well-designed
| Reviewers frequently commend the design quality of the quarantine zones, noting they are well-made and offer a tense atmosphere. They are considered better than other free add-ons. | 36% |
DLC is worth it especially on discount
| Many find the DLC a nice addition, particularly if obtained through a bundle or at a discount. It offers good value for the content provided. | 36% |
Adds variety and fresh content
| The DLC introduces new varieties such as additional zones, missions, and a new region, contributing to a sandbox-like amount of content. It adds subtle depth and different atmosphere. | 35% |
DLC adds excellent story series
| Reviewers consistently praise the DLC for adding a brand-new, high-quality story series. It enriches the game's narrative and offers engaging missions. | 26% |
Memorable horror atmosphere in restaurant
| The Three Moons Restaurant quarantine zone is highlighted for its creepy atmosphere, including a jumpscare in the elevator and zombies suddenly reviving near a piano. The claustrophobic design and sound effects create intense tension. | 22% |
New game mode enhances difficulty experience
| A new game mode lets players fully experience the game's difficulty, offering a fresh perspective on the Dying Light universe. This mode is well-received for its challenge. | 21% |
Zones are challenging for experienced players
| The quarantine zones are described as extremely difficult, offering a tough challenge for veteran survivors. They provide a sense of achievement for those seeking harder content. | 21% |
Good for co-op and farming
| The quarantine zones are good for farming experience and playing cooperatively. Players can find cool things and enjoy the content together. | 20% |
Gory combat is stress-relieving
| Smashing zombie heads is described as a great stress reliever, with gory and brutal gameplay that many find enjoyable. | 16% |
Great freedom and parkour mechanics
| The game offers great freedom in the environment, with well-implemented parkour mechanics and combat. Multiple maps add to the exploration. | 16% |
Minor but good DLC
| Overall, the DLC is considered a minor but good addition, with good feel and decent rewards. It is not bad and adds some variety. | 16% |
Novel puzzle in railway tunnel
| The railway tunnel features a memorable puzzle with collapsing suspended containers. The sound design of falling metal and zombie howls adds to the intensity. | 12% |
DLC fits seamlessly into base game
| The DLC is noted to fit right into the game, as if it was always there, enhancing the overall experience. It is a good expansion for those wanting more story content. | 12% |
Includes challenge missions and activities
| The DLC contains quarantine and challenge missions, adding a few new varieties to the game. These missions are varied and engaging. | 12% |
Enjoyable for players without side quests
| The DLC is a good choice for players who prefer not to do side quests or roam the open world. It provides entertaining content when there are no missions left in the main game. | 12% |
Adds new region to map
| The DLC adds a new region to the map, which is nicely designed. This expands the game world and offers fresh places to explore. | 12% |
Not very scary or hard for some
| Some reviewers find the DLC not actually scary or hard, contrary to its horror theme. This contrasts with the majority who find it intense. | 7% |