Customers admire Dead Island 2's engaging gameplay, fun weapons, and impressive gore effects. Many also enjoyed the numerous side quests available. However, some felt the game's story was underwhelming and could have been improved. The positive feedback on gameplay and visuals outweighs the criticism of the narrative.
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Cons mentioned:
Not as good
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
IT'S OKAY
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My first Dead Island game. I thought it'd be better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The BEST Zombie Game EVER
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Simply amazing!!!
Play on Series X and Graphics are life like!
I was amazed by how many different zombies there was I even got to see my former boss and gave him a piece of my mind.
This is absolutely the game you must buy with the series X it is the most lifelike game I’ve ever played.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smooth gameplay!
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great graphics and quality. it's a gorgeous and the storyline has been engaging enough to keep you interested.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great game but wrong version
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Been waiting a long time for this one to come out. Been enjoying playing the game and love the series. The reason why I didn't give this more stars is because I was expecting to get the day one edition like described. Unfortunately it was just a standard edition not the day one edition so I took off stars for that. Best Buy really needs to update the description on this if they do not have anymore of the day one editions available. This is misleading information.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Dead island 2
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The 2nd wasnt as good as the first. I didnt like the short campaign. Repetatvie game play and the odd power scaling
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Game
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this game! Perfect time passer. Looking forward to the next
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Thank you guys for all the wonderful help
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
On the best games, I didn’t played in a long time it was a really fun experience
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Wrong version. Twice.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best Buy’s website specifically states and shows that this is the “Day One Edition” but instead, I received the normal version. I placed a second order thinking maybe it was just a simple warehouse mistake but sure enough, Best Buy sent me the normal version once again. Best Buy needs to get it together.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Difficulty, Open world, Side quest
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Meh..
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's a good game. Not great. The first dead island was great. This isn't even an Island. It's L.A. And that's not the reason it's not great. The game isn't open world. Just small sandbox areas that you have to load into each area separately. A lot of side missions only become available after you've left an area and progressed the story missions. The crusher zombies that are jacked up on steroids are overpowered. Feels more like an arcade game with zombies being randomly generated continuously even after you kill them. The mechanics of melee combat is not impressive. I'm giving it three stars out of respect for the original. I personally feel that dying light 2 is a far superior experience and way more captivating. They really could've done better and I think they know what they released and how lack luster the game is. Worth a play through, but I highly doubt most people would give it a second thought to play it again or anymore once they complete it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fun, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So much fun
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This game is so much fun and has much better graphics than the original. I could play it for hours,
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Difficulty, Side quest
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nail Gun Attack
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fun hack and slash adventure. The main story is like any other zombie apocalypse, but this time you’re in Hell-A. The zombies level up with you so it’s almost the same difficulty throughout which is kinda bad and seems less fun for upgrading weapons. Side quests can get difficult when certain locations aren’t really spelled out or shown on the map.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Co-op, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sadly the many delays caused this title to lose the attention it deserves, and in turn be grossly underrated.
End product is amazing!
Plenty of side missions and searches along with an entertaining story line. Graphics are great, and play mechanics solid. Single player, and co-op!
Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Co-op, Zombie
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good zombie game
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This game is good looking and alot smoother than the old dead island games. I will say that dying light is still a step above this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fun, Graphics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game, amazing physics, worth it!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing gore physics, the graphics alone are jaw dropping and a very worth sequel that fits into the series perfectly according to my son. Fun game, he thoroughly enjoyed it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good but short
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fun game to play. I don't see it having much replay value. Short story and easy to beat. Hardly anything left to do to keep your attention after completing the main story.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Fun
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Zombie Fun
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fun action chopping zombies. The world is fun to explore and gameplay offers more of the same but their nothing wrong with that if your looking to bash Zombies.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Graphics, Zombie
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best zombie games
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome zombie game with great combat and depth in customization of weapons. Co op is really fun. Really great performance on the console. Graphics are very good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Co-op, Graphics
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun and brutal co-op game
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bery enjoyable. Easy to jump into co-op games. Great graphics and brutal kills.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Zombie
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good zombie game
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fun game. It was a good price and excellent zombie shooter.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Fun
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun Not Too Serious Zombie Game
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The story for this game isnt earth shattering. HOWEVER, it is still a super fun and amazing looking zombie game. There is plenty of conent to keep you busy. The side quests are a bit more fun than the main story at times. There are tons of weapons and choices for perks to build out your character. If you are looking for a fun zombie game then this is definitely worth checking out.