
Dead Island 2 has been shuffling around PS5 and PS4 for over a week now, and so it's time to find out what you lot think about this latest zombie-smushing title. It's fair to say that we've been waiting on this one for a while — the project itself was rebooted multiple times after its initial reveal all the way back in... 2014?! — but at least based on critic reviews, the wait has been mostly worth it.
We gave the bloody action game a solid 7/10 in our Dead Island 2 PS5 review. We called it "a refreshing surprise amid the 2023 release roster", praising its crunchy combat and level design. "While we suspect some will be disappointed by the game's size after all these years, we found it utterly revitalising to find a AAA experience that respects your time, and more importantly doesn't overstay its welcome," we concluded.
So what review score would you give Dead Island 2? Rank the game for yourself in our poll, and then tell us why in the comments section below.
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It's really good so far I'd give it an 8 does nothing new but it's fun and I'm surprised it turned out so good after the development it had.
im having fun and enjoying the game only zombie game i ever played never played the dying light games or the 1st dead island game very good
The co-op side of it was very good fun. I really enjoyed when playing with others. Solo was a bit sluggish.
Just got the platinum over the weekend. I would say it’s a solid 8, it’s a little archaic in spots but it’s very funny and respects your time. The combat is fun and the flesh system can be downright gruesome it’s very cool stuff.
I would be thrilled if more games came out all killer no filler like this. I’ll admit the side content at the end wore out its welcome towards the very end of the back half but it was still very good fun.
This would be a perfect PS Plus Essential game for next November.
I give it a 9.. I love all the side quests so far.. I still have 2 areas to unlock and I already have 26 hours in it.. beautiful game very fun zombie fighting action.. can’t wait to knock out the next 4 hours on it..
I only didn’t give it a 10 because I can’t see my characters reflection in the mirrors
I reeeally hope they make a Dead Island 3 and it doesn’t take another decade
Having a great time with it. 8 so far but I have a while to go
I’m gonna give it an 8 Bob -
8/10, solid fun without the stress for 15 hours or so
I'd give my washing machine a 9 out of 10 score. The spin cycle is silky smooth and very quiet, even on the spin dry. Also very user friendly and never gets confusing for the right settings for different load types. Would have liked a bit more capacity but for the price I can't complain. There are better washing machines on the market but only few can match its quality for its price
6. Bang average.
I give it a 7, the game looks gorgeous, has some pretty incredible level design but the skill system it not really interesting and there’s not much difference between characters, it’s a funny game though.
I've been really enjoying it so far, only played it co-op so far so can't say for the solo players, but it's really nice to have a polished game day one for once. Playing on PS5 I haven't incurred any crashes yet, performance is pretty much flawless only noticed a few very small hitches. Story is cool, some cheesy humour in the dialogue, the combat fun although not ground breaking it does what you'd want. The only fault I can find is the side missions don't flow very well when moving from area to area, you end up going back and forth to areas you explored previously. Although it doesn't do anything new and technically doesn't push any boundaries it's very well made and a lot of fun, especially in co-op. 9/10 for me.
@Yoop you owe it to yourselves to play those games.
Have not picked it up yet nit because it doesn't look like fun but because I just dont have the time.
Truthfully, I gave it a 9 as it is absolutely solid fun. It does not re-invent the wheel, just gives it a polish.
Anyone that has given the game a 4 or less has not played the game. There should have been a 'NOT INTERESTED' option for those that have no interest, but still wanted to take part in the poll, as the results are skewed as a consequence...
Probably an 8 but I have to comment on how bad mirrors are. The reflections looks so half assed. I guess not everything survived the dev hell.
N/A, I haven't bought the game yet. Waiting for it to become $20 new or free with PS+ Essential/Extra.
A 6 feels fair. Not great, not ambitious, just more of what I already played all those years ago. Recommend waiting for sale
A 9 I reckon. I'm having great fun trying to use different approaches to slaying zombo's. Great visuals. Not too hard but testing at times. Been waiting for an accessible game that doesn't punish you so much and frustrate. I little dodgy when you've looted an area and the same stuff is back later. Also, blowing off body parts is awesome.
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