That has returned for Dead Island 2 and it brings a lot to the table, especially from a comedic point-of-view. The semi-open world plays a big part in the story as well, and if you played the first game, you’ll know that it features a lot of environmental storytelling. It’s helped by great performance capture work and in-engine cutscenes that look excellent. For a zombie game, I thought the story was actually pretty interesting. It’s never that simple, of course, as you get tangled in a web of government intrigue, lies, and cult-like doomsday scenarios along the way. I don’t want to get to much into the story due to spoilers, but ultimately, you’re trying to get out of LA alive. For instance, I found that I preferred blocking attacks rather than dodging them – and trust me when I say you’ll be doing a whole lot of it.ĭead Island 2 wastes little time throwing you into the action after your plane crash lands in Los Angeles you must navigate another zombpocalypse, only a little further east than the first game. There’s a nice variety of skill cards that do a good job of letting you cater to how you like to play. Cards are found or awarded as you progress though the game, and as you level-up your character, additional slots will become available. The deck lets you equip and un-equip skill cards to suit your playstyle, allowing you to alter your abilities for a particular situation or boss fight. From there you’ll be introduced to the skill deck, which is a twist on the traditional skill tree. I went with a foulmouthed, quick-witted Irish lass named Dani – who was wonderfully performed, I might add. The game begins with you choosing a character, each of whom has their own attributes, stat ratings, and two innate skills.
This sequel is set several years after the events of Dead Island, and it’s not necessary to have played that first game, though you might miss a wink-and-nod moment here and there.
Dead Island 2 is not without its faults, but it’s far better than expected, and that is perhaps an even bigger miracle. If you’ve been cautiously optimistic, hoping for the best yet preparing for the worst, take comfort in knowing that the game is alive and well. Fast forward to 2023 and Dead Island 2 has risen from the grave to challenge for the zombie-slaying crown once more. It’s been nearly a decade since Dead Island 2 was announced, and considering what the game has gone through since first appearing way back in 2014 (Dambuster Studios is its third developer), it’s a gaming miracle that it even exists.
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