Dead Island 2
Last updated: 2025-05-23
- Satisfying gore and strategic zombie dismemberment.
- Impressive graphics and generally good optimization.
- Fluid, weighty, and engaging combat system.
- Detailed and well-designed Los Angeles setting.
- Uninspired, repetitive story and quest design.
- Restricted, linear world limits exploration.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 65%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 34%
- Protest reviews
- 2%
- 80%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 20%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 3462
- Negative points
- 2246
- Gameplay points
- 431
- Perf. points
- 250
- Rec. points
- 978
- Misc points
- 146
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed, satisfying gore and dismemberment | The game features a highly detailed and satisfying gore system, with realistic dismemberment and physics. The FLESH system allows for creative and brutal zombie destruction, with visceral feedback and impressive visual effects. Many reviewers compare the gore favorably to other zombie games like Dying Light and Left 4 Dead 2. | 94% |
| Impressive graphics and optimization | The game is praised for its impressive graphics, art style, and optimization, especially the detailed environments and lighting. Reviewers note the game runs smoothly on various hardware configurations and is visually appealing, surpassing its predecessor in graphical fidelity. Some compare the graphics to a tourism simulator. | 52% |
| Engaging story and characters | The game features an engaging story with well-developed characters and humorous dialogue. Side quests are well-integrated and offer interesting stories, adding depth to the game world. The DLCs, especially Haus, offer unique and enjoyable experiences. | 43% |
| Fluid, weighty, and satisfying combat | The combat system is fluid, engaging, and satisfying, with impactful hits and responsive controls. A wide variety of melee weapons offer varied attacks and unique characteristics, making combat feel weighty and rewarding. The game provides a good sense of impact and weight during combat. | 35% |
| Weapon variety and customization | The game offers a wide variety of weapons and upgrades, encouraging experimentation with different loadouts and playstyles. Players can modify weapons with elemental effects and combine them with environmental hazards for creative combat scenarios. The weapon modification system is well-designed and adds depth to the gameplay. | 32% |
| Detailed and well-designed Los Angeles | The game's setting in Los Angeles (Hell-A) is well-designed and visually impressive, with detailed environments and iconic locations. The art direction and color palette create an astonishing scenery, making exploration interesting and rewarding. The level design is detailed, with many objects having physics. | 29% |
| Faithful to original Dead Island | The game successfully captures the essence of the original Dead Island, retaining its core gameplay and feel while improving upon graphics and features. It provides a nostalgic experience for fans of the series and is considered a worthy successor. The game is more polished and action-packed compared to the first Dead Island. | 20% |
| Diverse characters and skill system | The game features a diverse selection of characters, each with unique skills and abilities that cater to different playstyles. The card-based progression system is a unique and engaging way to customize characters and experiment with different builds. The skill card system enhances gameplay. | 18% |
| Humorous tone and setting | The game has a humorous approach, with a satirical take on Hollywood and influencer culture. The story is less serious and more Hollywood-esque compared to previous installments, making it easy and casual to play through. The game's goofy tone was well-received. | 14% |
| Fun and engaging co-op mode | The game features a cooperative mode that enhances the experience, allowing players to team up with friends and share adventures. Co-op play is seamless and adds a new dimension to the game, encouraging strategic planning and teamwork. The co-op mode is chaotic and a true highlight. | 11% |
| Phenomenal and fitting soundtrack | The game features a phenomenal soundtrack with memorable songs that perfectly fit the action and atmosphere. The music is well-produced and dynamically enhances tense moments, making the overall experience more immersive and exciting. The soundtrack is diverse and enjoyable. | 8% |