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Dead Island - Definitive Edition

Dead Island - Definitive Edition

May 31, 2016
Deep Silver
4.3/5.0(15,000 reviews)
~7h playtime
Metacritic 67
ShooterHorrorAction

Xbox One · PC · Linux · PlayStation 4

Mixed

Player feedback for Dead Island - Definitive Edition is very mixed, featuring passionate praise for its fun co-op gameplay and engaging melee combat, while also highlighting significant frustrations with its story, quests, and numerous bugs. Many players enjoy the nostalgia of the game, yet the repetitiveness and technical issues dampen the overall experience for others.

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About This Game

Set on the tropical island of Banoi during a zombie outbreak, Dead Island - Definitive Edition invites players into a visceral open-world experience filled with melee combat, exploration, and cooperative gameplay. The remastered edition revisits a nostalgic favorite, offering beautiful graphics alongside thrilling weapon crafting and upgrades, though it faces criticism for its repetitive quests and technical issues.

Highlights

  • Engaging melee combat that delivers visceral action
  • Fun 4-player co-op gameplay for shared survival experiences
  • Beautiful graphics enhancing the tropical zombie apocalypse atmosphere
  • Satisfying weapon crafting and upgrade systems
  • Nostalgic value appealing to longtime fans of the genre
  • Extensive open-world exploration filled with hidden secrets and collectibles
  • All previously released DLC included for expanded content

Themes

horrorsurvivalpost-apocalypticmodernexplorationcooperationdark

Mechanics

real-timeopen-worldmelee-combatranged-combatweapon-craftingcraftingloot-systeminventory-managementlevelingskill-treesclass-systemexplorationhidden-secretscollectiblesstory-driven

Platforms

Xbox One
PC
Linux
PlayStation 4

Multiplayer

Online Players:4

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Official site:Visit site

Player Reviews

Mixed

Player feedback for Dead Island - Definitive Edition is very mixed, featuring passionate praise for its fun co-op gameplay and engaging melee combat, while also highlighting significant frustrations with its story, quests, and numerous bugs. Many players enjoy the nostalgia of the game, yet the repetitiveness and technical issues dampen the overall experience for others.

Pros

  • • Engaging melee combat
  • • Fun co-op gameplay
  • • Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
  • • Satisfying weapon crafting and upgrades
  • • Nostalgic value for longtime fans

Cons

  • • Frustrating and repetitive quests
  • • Numerous bugs and technical issues
  • • Weak story and character development
  • • Poor gun mechanics and balance
  • • Limited gameplay variety

Based on 99 reviews from steam

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Dead Island - Definitive Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dead Island - Definitive Edition worth playing?
Dead Island - Definitive Edition has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.3 out of 5 across 15,000 reviews.
Is Dead Island - Definitive Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Dead Island - Definitive Edition includes multiplayer. Online play supports up to 4 players.
What platforms is Dead Island - Definitive Edition available on?
Dead Island - Definitive Edition is available on PS4.
When did Dead Island - Definitive Edition release?
Dead Island - Definitive Edition released on May 31, 2016.
What is Dead Island - Definitive Edition's age rating?
Dead Island - Definitive Edition carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.