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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 105 reviews

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Customers are positive about the gameplay, price, weapons, and controls of Dead Island Riptide. Many enjoyed the smooth gameplay and found the game offered good value for the money. However, customers were negative about the storyline, citing that it was short and easy to complete, lacking depth and immersion. Some also found the difficulty level inconsistent.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought it for my son

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    He absolutely is addicted to this game. I love watching him play!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
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    Difficulty

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good follow-up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good follow-up to the first one. A little difficult to go back and complete some of the side missions but overall a good game

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than the 1st

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I loved the first dead island, and I was excited for this one. The game does not disappoint. Picks up right where the last one left off. You can import your character from the first one too. If your a fan than this game is for you

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sweet game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game play, wide open levels with lots of weapons.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent game for a good price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've played through the first dead island (I'd reccomend that to anyone who wants to play this game) which I actually enjoyed. The game picks up where the first one left off where you left the island of Banoi with the same characters that escaped on the helicopter. One of the main differences with this game is the ability to do a diving attack on an emeny that is standing below you (very useful skill), also doing missions for the other surviving members from the first game is also an option. In the event if you don't feel the need to max out your stats (or what you can) on the skill tree you can work on things like shooting, two handed combat and I believe the third was defensive skills/survival. The game does have it's issues, for example when the characters talk, their lips don't quite match up as well as some of the close up cutscenes seem block like or a game that was made in the early stages of the ps3. Other than that it's a very solid game to follow up the first one, and the ending clearly leads up to a third dead island. I'm not a big fan of the star system, but 4/5 stars seems like a good rating (7/10).

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's an ok game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's no call of duty but it's an ok game for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun follow up to original

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you've played the original then you know what you are getting yourself in to. Addictive game play with a loot system similar to Borderlands. The game is a little shorter than the original but the title itself isn't full priced. I like that they added new content to allow for more replayability, especially with multiplayer. The locales are a little more diverse and the shifting weather is a nice addition.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the first Dead Island and we have just started RipTide. It is good, but I am still getting used to the different "atmosphere."

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    awesome game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good graphics, easy controls. love playing the game

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great game for those who likes survival games.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I feel like this game should have been an add-on bc the story line was short. I wish they could add more to this game. One thing that I do like is that a player can import their character from dead island.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    this is a Gr8 game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this game the kids play it all day and i'll play it all night

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Zombie filled sequel.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you liked the first one you will like this one. I enjoyed Dead Island so much, that I had to get Riptide. I was not let down. Very fun stuff!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great game! My nephew loves it!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was a birthday gift for my nephew. He absolutely loves it!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    same as the last one

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game is just as fun as the first, standard challenges for quests. But it's shorter than the first, it's not Dead Island 2, its more of 1.5, the next one will be out with the new consoles.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    gamer mom

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this game for my son for hi 12th birthday and he loved it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Like watching a movie and killing zombies :)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great gameplay...The story is awesome, the different locations are great...it's like controlling a character in a movie....you can run and hide, or stand up and kill zombies....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Game is actually pretty interesting

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think this game is great never had played it before and it really keeps you on the edge of your seat very much recommended. Especially the cool collectors steel case is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    if you liked dead island, you'll like this

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    if you like dead island 1, this is like d.i. 1.5. theres too much picking up parts & equipment so its best if you avoid most of that or just hammer x or whatever & pick it up & dont really bother seeing what your getting. the slicing weapons like swords are much better than any blunt objects and once u get guns, especially shotguns you would really never need to use anything else unless you just want to for variety. its a fun game and isnt stressful like online cod, so for $50 if you like dead island its worth getting this game too. it took me 30 hours to beat it and that was with doing almost all side missions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Dead Island Riptide is an overall cool game. Buy it and you wont regret it !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for gaming non-elitist.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent game for those that play only occasionally. Controls aren't too difficult to master and plenty of trophies to earn.

    I would recommend this to a friend