80
Many will argue that there aren't enough enemy types, or that the weapon upgrades that underpin it all seem as if they came out of a decades-old game. And they'd be right. This is a game that follows a simple template. But it does so in a confessed way, and in the end the authors didn't promise anything beyond mindless and fun zombie slaughter. [Issue#327]
50
Neat zombie bashing mechanics are woefully under-served as it loses its way more with each hour, making the shiny hyper-violence yawnworthy by the end. [Issue#27, p.68]
80
We've had a pretty great time messing up some zombies in Hell-A. Dead Island 2 doesn't shoot for the stars, and therefore ends up neither overpromising nor under-delivering, so if you liked the first game you're pretty certain to have a fun time here.
5
game is very fun at start maybe for 2 hours until u realize that u just have to permanently collect items and kill zombies over and over again basically making it a endless cycle of collect slop ****. story is simple and very basic zombie genre. MID AT BEST save yourself time and don't touch it unless you are bored out of your mind.
8
The graphics and the design of the map is so good. really feels like l.a, no copypaste scenarios. The soundtrack is good, sometimes the enemies comes out from nowhere thats a turn off, but sidequest and secondary missions are fun and intersting. Good game if you buy it for less than 30 bucks.
10
Hasta ahora el mejor juego de PS5 que eh jugado,la historia no la entendi,el gameplay es increíble,gore, desmembramientos,mejorar armas,varios protas, gameplay loco y sangriento,millones de maneras para matar zombies,muy recomendable para pasar el rato y tener un espacio en la biblioteca de juegos
Dead Island 2
Released On:
Apr 21, 2023
Metascore
Mixed or Average
73
User score
Mixed or Average
7.1
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
59% Positive
51 Reviews
51 Reviews
40% Mixed
35 Reviews
35 Reviews
1% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Apr 18, 2023
90
Throwing out the dour and the drab, Dead Island 2 is all about killing in style. From the beautifully rendered wastelands of HELL-A, to the equally visceral limb destruction system, there’s endless fun to be had here. With enough to do solo or with friends/strangers, not to mention the upcoming expansions, Dambuster Studios have rewritten how to enjoy oneself in the face of Armageddon.
Apr 18, 2023
83
A delightfully gory surprise, Dead Island 2 rises above its hellish development to deliver the sort of horror comedy romp that is rarely seen in the industry. It doesn't break the mould, but it does deliver pure blood-soaked campy joy from start to finish.
User score
Mixed or Average
55% Positive
633 Ratings
633 Ratings
33% Mixed
377 Ratings
377 Ratings
12% Negative
142 Ratings
142 Ratings
Jan 19, 2026
10
Hasta ahora el mejor juego de PS5 que eh jugado,la historia no la entendi,el gameplay es increíble,gore, desmembramientos,mejorar armas,varios protas, gameplay loco y sangriento,millones de maneras para matar zombies,muy recomendable para pasar el rato y tener un espacio en la biblioteca de juegos
Oct 29, 2025
10
A fun game with solid graphics and even procedural damage generation — it absolutely knows what it wants to be: a cheerful zombie-slaying fest, and in that, it stands several heads above its closest competitor
Apr 18, 2023
80
Dead Island 2 does not fool you into thinking it's another deep virtual drama or an epic RPG. It's simply a great action comedy designed to make you relax, provided you like bloody hordes of zombies.
Apr 18, 2023
78
Dead Island 2 is a classic zombie-themed action game that offers hours of fun in its amusing brutality, with thousands of undead to slay in the most creative ways and a collection of weapons suitable for every need. However, the lack of originality limits the potential of a gaming experience that doesn't shine in terms of story and mission variety. Fighting zombies from Beverly Hills to Santa Monica is always satisfying. Still, after almost ten years of waiting for Dead Island 2, we would have expected something more than an action game that does its duty and nothing more.
Apr 18, 2023
70
Zombie hacking at its purest, Dead Island 2 takes some simple ideas and works them to perfection in a well-made and fun game. It's a one note thrill, but does well to make that note absolutely sing.
Apr 25, 2023
60
Dead Island 2 is very much so a blast from the past. It looks pretty, but it’s a phoned-in first-person action zombie adventure with oddly unpolished combat, horrendous writing, and overly linear stages that lack depth.
Apr 26, 2023
40
Dead Island 2 knows exactly what it is — and you should know it as well before buying. If you really, really love killing zombies in lots of different ways, go on, you'll have a lot of fun. If zombies are just normal enemies for you and you think a game needs more than that in order to work, don't even get close.
Sep 1, 2025
10
Well..this game rocks..sometimes people doesnt understand a **** about games. I **** an FPS Action RPG with Zombies. The graphic is OUTSTANDING. Lots of quests and abilities,a superpower..a cool **** free on gamepass. COOL what else can i say. If RE7 was only an half of this game.. Maps **** side **** best weapon crafting system that ive ever seen in my life. I've been playing it for days and it's a lot of fun. As for longevity, with the side quests you can get through at least 4 or 5 evenings at least... intuitive... It's awesome. There are some club moments... I'm having fun... and I recommend this video game to everyone. Questo è il mio commento a livello **** riesco a scrivere in inglese per troppo tempo mi affatico. Scusate ma il motore grafico di sto giochino è una bomba...
Dec 27, 2025
7
I was positively surprised by Dead Island 2. It reminded me a lot of Dying Light, just without parcour. The graphics and world are so well done, detailed and not too big. I liked the weapon upgrades and fun combat system. The gore physics are the best I've ever seen. It's really fun and satisfying to slice through zombie hords. The story is a bit weak but still fun sometimes with exaggerated american stereotypical characters. Some side quests are fun too, but nothing too memorable. They really have to work on the story and motivation to keep players engaged for the next title. Also the weapons are cool, but it would be fun to have more variety. It's just perfect if you want something simple to shut your brain off for a few hours.
Sep 9, 2025
7
It's a 10/10 at being a 7
It's fun, and pretty enjoyable, but it's the definition of a 7/10
Dec 22, 2025
4
You should only play this co-op and even then you're going to need a lot of patience. Very pretty, awesome gore system. Great music. Didn't need a card system and it's terrible. Map system blows. Environmental layouts blow. Weapon system blows. Enemy scaling blows. Enemies phasing in constantly so you can't clear an area blows. Story was mid at best. But worst of all- the safe/key system. Whoever was in charge of making things need keys should be banned from the industry.
Nov 7, 2025
4
I really liked the first one, Dead Island 2 is just boring linear maps annoying opoonents, i was frustrated playing it.
SummaryDead Island 2 is stylish, vibrant and flooded with zombie infection. Explore iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Meet larger-than-life characters. Slay countless foes in exquisitely bloody detail. And evolve to become the ultimate Zombie Slayer! A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, i... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date:Apr 21, 2023
Developer:
- Deep Silver Dambuster Studios
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