Dead Island 2

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75

Top Critic Average

57%

Critics Recommend

Eurogamer
No Recommendation
Game Rant
3.5 / 5
IGN
7 / 10
PC Gamer
55 / 100
TheGamer
3.5 / 5
GamesRadar+
3.5 / 5
Game Informer
7.8 / 10
GameSpot
7 / 10
Creators: Deep Silver, Dambuster Studios
Release Date: Apr 21, 2023 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
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Dead Island 2 - Gamescom Reveal Trailer [4K Official]

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Dead Island 2 – Reveal Gameplay Trailer [4K Official]


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Critic Reviews for Dead Island 2

Eurogamer

No Recommendation / Blank
Eurogamer

A straightforwardly accomplished zombie action-RPG that doesn't quite make the most of its Californian setting.

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Dead Island 2 offers plenty of over-the-top zombie-killing fun, especially in co-op, but it's dragged down by serious technical problems.

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Dead Island 2 is a hilarious gore-fest and a competent zombie-slaying adventure, but lacks creativity outside of its great sense of humor.

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Dead Island 2 is hampered by dull design choices, repetitive combat, and a painfully weak story, with its only saving grace being its great performance on PC.

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Dead Island 2 isn’t going to change the world of zombie games, nor does it intend to, but the fact it has emerged from the ashes in a state this immaculate is a miracle in itself. Hammer some nails into a metal baseball bat, set it on fire, and start swinging. I guarantee you’ll carve out a good time beyond all the viscera.

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Enjoying Dead Island 2 requires you to accept it's 95% hitting zombies with sticks – and the remaining 5% is choosing the stick

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With Dead Island 2, Dambuster Studios asks little of the player – only that you enjoy a good excuse to kill zombies in increasingly gory ways for a weekend or two – and in doing so, it delivers on the promise of what this series is all about.

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Dambuster Studios raises the dead in a vicious sequel long thought doomed.

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Industry Coverage

Dead Island 2 Sales Reach Colossal Milestone

Dead Island 2 Sales Reach Colossal Milestone

Dead Island 2 just launched its Ultimate Edition as well.

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Dead Island 2 Ultimate Edition Now Stalks Stores

Dead Island 2 Ultimate Edition Now Stalks Stores

The Dead Island 2 Ultimate Edition comes with DLC such as the Golden Weapons Pack and the Memories of Banoi Pack.

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Dead Island 2 Massive New Game + Update Brings Even More Carnage & New Zombie Type

Dead Island 2 Massive New Game + Update Brings Even More Carnage & New Zombie Type

We can't wait for October 22!

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Dead Island 2 and GRIS Join PlayStation Plus Extra October 2024 Lineup

Dead Island 2 and GRIS Join PlayStation Plus Extra October 2024 Lineup

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me is also heading to PlayStation Plus in time for the Halloween season.

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