Dead Island

It's a good game
I have fun with this game for hours
Good graphics
Fun gameplay
Properly optimized
Good artificial intelligence
Many main and side missions
Overall, I liked it

One of the best paradise zombie games of all time
My honest rating: 10/10 (biased)
really honest: 9.5/10
tldr: Dead Island is one of the best first person zombie games that exists, but imo, it shouldn't be played in a fast pace. If you like zombie games that you explore locations with peace and tranquility while killing zombies with nice weapons in a TRULY paradise, then this game is for you.
Unpopular opinion: I think this is better than Dying light, just because in Dying light I feel pressured to complete the main story because of its overly dramatic acting and the whole scenery behind that game, while in this I feel the total opposite, like I can take my time and enjoy it. But both games are really good.
More of my review, talking about some topics
Story : the story of Dead Island is alright for this game, because in my honest opinion you are not supposed to play this game for it's plot, you are supposed to kill zombies and enjoy the paradise while progressing throughout the story without caring too much for the plot. The "boring" aspect of the story is good because it allows the player to do whatever they want, if the story is something overly dramatic, then the player will most likely feel the need to continue the story as fast as they can.
There are some good moments in the story like collecting boxes of juice, that is so cool. So the story in my opinion is 10/10
Quests : I really like them. You have the main quests, the side quests and the continuous, the continuous are quests that you can repeat, for example, one continuous quest that I really like is the one that you have to give 3 bottles of alcohol to a nice dude in the first island, and as a reward he will give you a molotov, and you can repeat that as many times as you want.
Gameplay and mechanics : They are really nice, I'll list them with some facts that I find interesting.
1. Automatic save systems: 1 save slot per character. Meaning that you can have multiple characters even the same ones with its own save slot
2. Inventory system: you can find weapons and items lying around, you'll also find collectables and blueprints.
3. Workbench: the workbench allows the player to repair and upgrade its weapons. You can also create new weapons using blueprints that you'll find throughout the game.
4. Skills: You can level up your character by killing zombies and completing missions, each time you level up, you gain 1 skill point which can be used to purchase a skill from the skill tree (skill skill skill)
5. A map: self explanatory. You'll have a map for each island, but there are some exceptions.
6. Multiple Islands: You'll travel through more than one island, that's right, this game has a lot of different places to explore, and that's a big reason to why I love it so much.
6. Driving: You can drive cars in the islands, how cool is that? I really like the physics btw lol.
7.Fast travel: You can fast travel to several places.
8. Analog Fight (underrated) (I LOVE THIS MECHANIC): a mechanic that allows the player to control the swing of its weapon. for example, you can hold a key to make the character ready to attack, while holding that key you'll move your right stick from left to right, so your character will swing its weapon on that direction, I really like this function because it allows me to hit the zombies in the direction that I want while giving more realism to the gameplay. There is also an easy workaround to make it work with your mouse but you'll still need a controller to choose the option if I'm not mistaken.
9. Arena (DLC): As the name suggests, It's an arena to battle against hordes of zombies, It's a survival gamemode, you'll choose an arena level, and then you'll survive as many waves as you can. It's pretty fun.
Now let's talk about the Ryder White DLC: ---SPOILER ALERT a strange EasterEgg--- It's very mid. It's really linear, there is almost no room for exploration, and the good part about this dlc is that it ends fast, I think I finished in 2 hours, and I was taking long because I wanted to check almost every corner just to see something different and to get the "collectables" which you can't even collect them (wow). But I was rewarded while checking the corners, I found an interesting thing near the ending of this DLC, spoilers ahead if you want to find it yourself:

So yeah overall this dlc is a 5/10. at least you get to know better about the ending of the game, but It's very ignorable, the story of the dlc doesn't make much difference to the main story.
Level design and about the paradise : the best part of this game is with no doubt the paradise that you are in, I really really love the aesthetics the graphics and level design of the first island it's so calm and relaxing. I also enjoy pretty much the design of the fourth island the lab island It's also very pleasant.
About the level design, it's perfect but the second island can be a bit repetitive, oh and there is sewers in this game, and I really like it, even though It's a somewhat simple level design there. I just love this game.
Overall, if you want to relax yourself playing a nice zombie game in a paradise with nice weapons and nice combinations of things that you can do, then this game is certainly for you.

Achievements:
The game has a total of 57 achievements to unlock. Some of them are easy to get, while others require more effort and time. You’ll need to play with different characters and complete various quests to get them all.
Characters:
The game features four playable characters: Sam B., Logan, Purna, and Xian Mei. Each character has unique abilities and skills that make them suitable for different playstyles. For example, Sam B. is a tank, while Purna is a support character. Choosing the right character can make a big difference in how you experience the game.
Story:
The game takes place on the island of Banoi, which has been overrun by zombies. You play as one of the four survivors who must fight their way through hordes of zombies to escape the island. The story is engaging and keeps you hooked until the end.
Missions:
The game has a variety of missions that you can complete. Some of them are part of the main story, while others are side quests. The missions are well-designed and offer a good mix of combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
General rating:
Overall, Dead Island Definitive Edition is a great game that offers a lot of content and replayability. The game has a good mix of action, horror, and RPG elements that make it a unique experience. The game’s graphics and sound design are also top-notch. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys zombie games or action RPGs.

Obviously, I love this game. Used to play it on the 360 all night growing up, ran through the campaign sometimes two times a night. Met some of my closest friends playing this game. Nostalgia from back in the day mixed with some absolutely awesome upgrades from the original make this a timeless classic for me.

Love everything about this game and Rip Tide too. Hands down one of my top 10 games of all time, probably the best zombie game I have ever played. I have played this game numerous times from beginning to end. I’ll never get tired of it.

The game is impressive, especially considering its release around 2016. The side quests are thoughtfully well-designed and engaging, capable of occupying you for hours. The main storyline, while straightforward, is rich in detail and depth. The leveling system is contentious; if you hate it, you will still hate it, particularly for a game that strives for realism like this one. However, in this game, I find that the leveling system adds meaningful engagement throughout the game. To clarify, at times, you'll need to travel long distances without the option of fast travel, encountering zombies along the way with the system will allow you to earn money and level up, effectively making those encounters more valuable. Unlike many zombie games where zombies are mere obstacles that you can simply walk past because they give you nothing, here they provide a rewarding challenge.
PS I would say 8/10 for this game (without comparing it to modern games). However, considering some parts of the main story of this game, there is a character named 'Jin'. She was useful and had big developments throughout the game but got brutally raped and defenselessly killed and none of the main characters cared (not even showed some grieving or lamenting) about her, despite all her help. This senseless disregard for her character is very frustrating.

Dead Island is one of the best zombie games ever made and one of my first Steam games. I absolutely love playing this game with my God Slayer Xian Mei.
The graphics in the game are spectacular and the action is intense. The cutscenes are also some of the best I've seen. I especially enjoy playing co-op with other people. It's a great opportunity to team up and take down hordes of zombies together.
The weapons and upgrades are diverse and you can make your character the way you want to. I love collecting and modifying new weapons. Having all these options is a great element in the game and makes it that much more enjoyable.
Overall, Dead Island is one of the best zombie games I have ever played and it's certainly worth playing with friends. The co-op is an awesome experience and if you're a fan of zombie games, then you definitely need to check this out!!!
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