![]() Maybe the RPG skill upgrade system? Non-existent. Remember the co-op mode with your buddies in the previous games? Gone. But, apart from some returning zombie types like the Infected and the dreaded Butcher (honestly, I hated facing these guys), many elements were stripped out to make this a very different experience. The setting of a luscious island and occasional laboratory areas are reminiscent of the original, as well as the hack ‘n slash violence. ![]() It’s a one-player story-based game with no difficulty slider and only automatic saves (I’ll expand on this later). Look who’s back! Xian Mei! No ‘Who Do You Voodoo?!’ Sure, the voice-acting and story cinematics are weak, with some dialogue that ranges between silly and grating – but the mood of the game is effective for the most part. Ok, that might be harsh – the first half of this game wasn’t downright awful. ![]() At times, it looks aesthetically pleasing, especially with vibrant coloured lighting effects, impressive draw distance, and comic book art style. It’s a change from the more realistic visuals of the main games. On the surface, developer Fat Shark’s 2014 multi-platform-released side-story to the original Dead Island seems like an intriguing premise: a cel-shaded melee-focussed action-adventure with zombies. ![]() So, in this particular section, I will take the time to play a game of the past which could range from the NES era all the way to the Xbox 360/PS3 generation and share my thoughts with a rating out of five.Įscape Dead Island offers occasional third-person survival horror thrills but is otherwise a shambling, mediocre bore-fest. In fact, I am definitely guilty of spending many hours playing the old timers as much as the shiny new stuff. And, sometimes you simply want to delve into an old favourite or a series you have heard great things about but never played. ![]() There are so many games to choose from these days and different platforms that it can be overwhelming deciding where to start. Grab your camera and cel-shaded katana and get ready to bludgeon the undead again and AGAIN ![]()
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