Dead Island 2 Review (angel)
dead island 2 is a perfect mix of gore, humor, and stunning visuals that keeps you hooked from start to finish. from the very beginning, the game grabs your attention with its silly/corny action, and it doesn't slow down. what really stands out is how it knows exactly what it wants to be, a fun zombie killing adventure that doesn't take itself too seriously.
let’s start with the graphics. dead island 2 looks absolutely gorgeous. the world of los angeles (hell-a) is brought to life with incredible detail from the sunny streets of hollywood to the abandoned corners of venice beach. the lighting is fantastic, the textures are sharp, and the character models are impressively lifelike. (minus the funny torso thing that happens when you crouch which was also in dead island 1) besides that, it’s clear that a lot of care went into making the environments and characters as immersive and visually stunning as possible. i was genuinely impressed by how well it ran on my 1070 on high settings. the game looked amazing and ran smoothly with very little frame drops. it’s not often that a visually demanding game that came out recently performs this well with my GPU.
as for the gameplay, it's pretty much the same as dead island 1 but with a lot more features. weapons range from crowbars to electrified machetes. combat feels heavy and satisfying with impactful hits. you can also craft and modify weapons with elemental effects (fire, electricity, poison) to suit your playstyle. the gore system is beautiful, every single slice is registered exactly where it hits while also paying attention to the force of which you swing your weapon. you can break bones to disable the zombies from walking and if you really want to, you can cut out all of their flesh and organs to the point they are a skeleton. it's genuinely the best gore system i have seen in a zombie game. when starting the game, you can choose from 6 unique slayers, each with a different skill tree. i picked dani, a tatted up irish woman who doesn't take anything seriously 99% of the time and is always cracking silly jokes. my friend seabanananers, who played the entire game with me, picked ryan, a male exotic dancer disguised as a firefighter. also, the humor in this game is what makes it truly stand out. the corny dialogue, stupid 2016 slang, braindead characters, and ridiculous scenarios keep the atmosphere light and fun. there's always something to keep you laughing. the balance of dark humor, cringe, and action keeps you wanting more and more.
if you’re looking for a game that’s both visually stunning and filled with laughs, dead island 2 delivers with fantastic graphics, smooth performance (even on a 1070), and a stupid sense of humor that makes every moment feel funny in a cringey way. this is genuinely one of the most enjoyable zombie games i’ve played in a while. refunding the trash that is dying light 2 to buy this game instead was a great choice.