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Review by
Jason Mitchell
About this game
Dying Light is a great game that combines two types of games, survival and horror , it was a great combination that has never existed before. This is a first-person game about the zombie apocalypse. It is a game with an open world worth exploring, at every step we can give something interesting on its way or something very dangerous. The game is based mainly on melee combat with most fights using white weapons. There are more than 100 weapons that can be used and more than 1000 weapon options when players start creating new weapons. The melee weapons have a limited lifespan and will be degraded and eventually broken if the player uses them for a long time to fight. Players can repair the weapon a limited number of times. Craft weapons require the production of ingredients, such as gauze and metal parts, and a plan that can be exchanged or bought in the store. In the game there are also pistols (two types of assault rifle and various small firearms and shotguns), but players have access to them only in the second half of the game. The guns do not break or degrade; however, ammunition is generally very rare. Dying Light contains a dynamic cycle of day and night. During the day, the player must search the inventory to send it back to safe areas. They can set traps, save random survivors and go to discharges. Infected are slow, apathetic and easily visible, which allows the player to simply avoid them, but their danger grows in numbers. On October 1, 2014, Techland announced that the full version of the game would be over 50 hours of play , including all downloads.
Dying Light is a great game that combines two types of games, survival and horror, it was a great combination that has never existed before. This is a first-person game about the zombie apocalypse. It is a game with an open world worth exploring, at every step we can give something interesting on its way or something very dangerous.
The game is based mainly on melee combat with most fights using white weapons. There are more than 100 weapons that can be used and more than 1000 weapon options when players start creating new weapons. The melee weapons have a limited lifespan and will be degraded and eventually broken if the player uses them for a long time to fight. Players can repair the weapon a limited number of times. Craft weapons require the production of ingredients, such as gauze and metal parts, and a plan that can be exchanged or bought in the store. In the game there are also pistols (two types of assault rifle and various small firearms and shotguns), but players have access to them only in the second half of the game. The guns do not break or degrade; however, ammunition is generally very rare.
Dying Light contains a dynamic cycle of day and night. During the day, the player must search the inventory to send it back to safe areas. They can set traps, save random survivors and go to discharges. Infected are slow, apathetic and easily visible, which allows the player to simply avoid them, but their danger grows in numbers.
On October 1, 2014, Techland announced that the full version of the game would be over 50 hours of play, including all downloads.
Ratings and reviews
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Great melee mechanics
- Well-polished graphically
- A captivating plot of the game
- Open World
Cons
- Too many missions are either boring, frustrating, or simply bad
- Quite high graphic requirements
Tips
3 Tricks for Dying Light you didn't know
| Trick | Description |
|---|---|
1Use the Environment to Your Advantage | Pay attention to red barrels and exploding cars. They can quickly decimate zombie hordes. |
2Master the Slide Attack | A slide attack can get you out of tight spots and is especially effective against single zombies. |
3Scavenge for Supplies at Night | The night is dangerous, but also lucrative. Many valuable supplies are easier to find as fewer zombies roam around (though Volatiles lurk). |
Direct competitor: Dead Island
An open-world zombie game with a focus on melee combat and crafting.
| Feature |  Dying Light | Dead Island |
|---|---|---|
| UI | Modern and intuitive | Somewhat dated |
| Features | Parkour system, dynamic day-night cycle | Focus on melee combat, fewer movement options |
| Performance | Improved graphics and smoother performance | May run better on older systems |
| Price | Varies by edition and platform | Often available at a lower cost |
| Support | Active community and regular updates | Less active community |