Dead Island 2 Isn't What We Were Expecting...

We had the chance to check out the first few hours of Dambuster's Dead Island 2 on PC, and so far its shaping up to be a promising sequel. Here's Mark Delaney's preview.
#deadisland2 #gamespot #gaming

[@maddworld3317]

I don't know how many will complain about a shrunken world when I've been reading so many comments about being tired of huge open worlds but so little to do in them - so I'm not gonna sweat over that as a negative aspect

[@haunteddreams7856]

I love big open world games but as my life has gotten busier I've come to sort of really dislike open world games😅. I still like them but if I have an hour free I end up jumping on WWE or a backwards compatible game instead of mindlessly running through a forest in Valhalla not having enough time to do something. I still love Valhalla but as I'm not gaming as much as I used to, I do like having that more linear world

[@somethingsburning774]

@@haunteddreams7856 I totally get it & alot of players have the same issue.

[@DragonoftheDarknessFlame]

We need smaller games everything doesn't need to be massive especially if you can't fill out your world like Witcher 3 or RDR2

[@Sneaky_racoon_sly]

Guys,do you remember mirrors edge? a game that was short and linear and everyone was angry about the 60 dollar price tag? Well this game was maybe linear but those mechanics were something new and the short lenght was awesome for speedruns and replayability. We all saw what happend if you add an open world into this unique gameplay with catalyst. what i want to say is,that dead island 2 reminds me of mirrors edge and the ps3 ära. Back when games had just 1 mechanic (and didnt try to make everyone happy,like todays games from sony and ubisoft,ea,activison etc) but Really mastered that mechanic and became masterpieces or even a new genre like castlevania,max payne or portal. with other words Dead island 2 is linear,has multiple ways how to solve those linear levels,focuses on 1 mechanic but also throws in 6 characters who are unique for replayability. Jesus christ thank you for a ps3 ära game,this was exactly what i needed and i will buy it day 1. not like other games like ac valhalla,redfall,gotham knights or hogwarts legacy wich just have no soul or are cashgrabs

[@thedude8128]

Ok let's not be foolish and blur the lines between what open world and large linear maps are. This is NOT open world. It's linear.

[@azuregiant9258]

I prefer a game that’s narrower and deeper rather than an open world that’s spread too thin. Semi open worlds are my favourite, getting to explore every nook and cranny of a single level full of secrets, like Dishonored.

[@GeoShock]

Dishonored is masterpiece level design.

[@azuregiant9258]

It really is. It frustrates me that Deathloop is supposed to be set in the same world and hope this isn’t Arkane’s answer to progressing the Dishonored world further. With Dishonored there was so much freedom, fun and story, with Deathloop all the secrets felt like empty boxes disguised as presents. It was so dull.

[@liquidsword601]

@@azuregiant9258 I don’t think it was ever confirmed that it was set in the same world. But I do agree that the secrets and level design in Deathloop is nowhere near as good as Dishonored.

[@PunkRockLifer]

I’m exactly the same and think this will be better for it tbh

[@bahrouz1903]

That's why Metro Exodus is my 2nd favourite. Great balance between linear and open world.

[@haunteddreams7856]

It's crazy how many developers this game had..... How many times it got ditched and yet it still managed to look so much like the first dead island which is a great thing

[@Hack_The_Planet_]

That game and it’s sequels were aggressively average at best

[@emma6648]

@@Hack_The_Planet_ which is why they’re S tier one of if not the best zombie games

[@swaggymungdaal]

​​@@Hack_The_Planet_ yeah i never got the dead island hype tbh, even when i played the original back in the day i got bored and dropped it after getting about 30% into the game, like it's not a BAD game but... idk i just rather play dead rising 1-2 at least this game looks better with how detailed the gore is now but i can still see myself getting bored pretty quick here

[@ashemocha]

@@emma6648 logic is not logicking in that department

[@M4xXxIkInG]

@@Hack_The_Planet_ the fighting system where the crosshair snapped to the extremities of the zombies in order to disable them bit by bit was so fun to me...

[@RahzZalinto]

The word sandbox, is an analogy to... a sandbox. An enclosed space full of sand that kids do what they want in. Open world is not required for sandbox IRL or in videogames. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

[@D.H.1082]

Yeah, this guy doesn't really understand what makes a game fun to immerse yourself in. Doesn't take a large open world in order to create a meaningful sandbox.

[@J-Rush]

🤓

[@RedrumRobin]

As long as it’s similar to dead island 1 that’s fine by me. I enjoyed the original dead island being free roam even if it’s smaller regions and not open world

[@mr.2cents.846]

If the free roaming is at least like Dead Island I'm okay with it.

[@antisocial5687]

honestly dead island one was and still is in my type 5 games I am gonna give this game a chance if the story is as good as the first one i will play it non-stop

[@RealSykes]

It's all subjective, but from what gameplay I have seen it's exactly the type of game I've been looking forward to. No bloat, microtransactions, or janky mechanics. Just a straight forward, linear zombie killing game. It's a shame it's gone through so many different developers and we've had to wait for as long as we did, but stoked nonetheless. Currently going back and playing Dead Island 1 & Riptide via my Steam Deck irrespective of if the store intertwines and I've very much enjoyed my time with them.

[@tobyty123]

the steam deck is a beast for older titles and emulation. absolute must have on those regards. for modern gaming, where im most interested, im apprehensive. how does it do for modern gaming?

[@ChlorineRaven]

Looking back at that pre alpha footage they made with the previous devs I'm so glad they changed their mind and redid everything from the ground up.

[@RealSykes]

@@tobyty123 Similarly to your initial comment, I got my Steam Deck in large part to just play older classics that I can run at a lower wattage and play on the go. The most 'demanding games' I've played on it would be, Snowrunner, Fallout 4, Dying Light 1 & 2,GTA Online, & Wreckfest. Have yet to try titles like Hogwarts Legacy or the new Resident Evil 4 demo. But I'd suspect it'd be a less than ideal session.

[@Donnie_Oculus]

@@tobyty123 can play red dead redemption 2 smoothly and it looks great. think of it as a little more powerful than a ps4 pro 🤘

[@andrewambrusko3651]

I played dead island for the first time this year and was amazed at how well it's aged

[@thelegendaryprog]

I prefer smaller areas that tell unique stories, than one giant open world that’s lifeless.

[@dec2567]

Agreed

[@JeruTheDamaja3]

GTA 5 is guilty of that

[@attackcrash655]

​@@JeruTheDamaja3 never really felt that for GTA5, then again I haven't played the story in years and only play online nowadays

[@nikolasferreira3247]

​@@attackcrash655after playing gta sa and gta4, i do think that gta5 map is lifeless. There just so much open space with nothing and the npcs aren't as interesting as the ones from previous games.

[@keef78]

Yes this doesn't seem to do that, a lot of copy and paste missions of get battery, power gate and lock it.

[@jake51515]

Dead island has always had small open-world sections versus a giant open-world sandbox. Dead Island one you had the island, but then you had the city and prison. Dead Island Riptide was the same way. I don't consider it a negative, but in my opinion helps with progression.

[@HyPNoTiKx]

And the jungle map too. I also liked how at the end you return to the starting island but it's way more overrun with zombies than before

[@jake51515]

@@HyPNoTiKx right that's what makes the game pretty dope having small sections that were open world but then you come back to them and there's more to discover providing more reason to explore even though you had already explored before

[@CaptainCanuck1975]

The first two Dead Island games had very large environments, but there were lots of stretches where you were puttering along in a truck or boat without much happening. Sounds like Dead Island 2 has trimmed out those parts to let players get to the fun parts more quickly. I don't have a problem with that, as long as the game isn't a corridor-shooter.

[@masterjenkins632]

yeah the first act of dead island 1 had you puttering in that truck soooo often lol

[@CaptainCanuck1975]

@@masterjenkins632 That's why I preferred the second act the most, because the town was a lot more compact but still fairly large. I'm hoping Dead Island 2's environments are similar to that.

[@TheCenturion-_-]

I guess this could be compared to Borderlands, in a sense that there are a series of smaller maps that you can explore? I am happy with that as Borderlands is one of my all time favourite game series, so this just makes me want to play it even more! 🙏🏻

[@illusions500]

Or you know, dead island 1, I don't really get why people expected dead island 2 to be open world when it has never been open world

[@Razorhawkzor]

I already compare Dead Island 1 and Riptide to Borderlands. Based on reviews it seems like the game's more linear than both. Hopefully somewhere in between Borderlands and Bioshock.

[@dmoneyswagg64]

@@illusions500 why would people expect this game to follow modern gaming trends? What a mystery

[@tonymontana9123]

@@illusions500 exactly was never there in the first place

[@illusions500]

@Bugs Bunny they never said it was open world, so why would you assume it's open world. Why would I assume they are "following modern gaming trends" when there's Hella single player games out that aren't open world

[@Oceanworker]

Im happy cuz they listened to fans and kept it going even after all the losses Pre-ordered the delux and hoping it can lead us into a 3rd dead island :)

[@deneldeni5754]

Whats the story

[@Mr.KittensAndGibberish]

Technically, this is the third Dead Island, I count Riptide as a semi sequel.

[@josephrobison6687]

Let’s just see how the second goes first🤣🤣

[@LaserGadgets]

The gore effects including the blood stains EVERYWHERE make this game alot more believable. Hate it when you slay stuff and there is alot of blood on impact but surroundings look like an operating room...before surgery.

[@mengeek]

I see that the weapons thrown at the zombies and which end up on the ground have a colored halo (or smoke) which makes it easier to find them, that's what was missing on Dead Island and Dead Island Riptide, I always had trouble find my weapons back, especially small weapons like throwing knives.

[@RNTV]

Dead Island wasn't really open world either. Rather it had a few areas to unlock and explore, and I loved it. I'm really hoping it's something close to the size of those areas. Can't wait to play this!

[@johnnyskeleton1556]

Even then, in dead island 1 the actual island, city, jungle and prison felt really big. If dead island 2 is anything like the first game I’d be happy.

[@DeadUponAll]

I hope this does well, so we can get a Dead Island 3

[@kevburke]

You'll be buying it out of your pension

[@TheRamboss]

Yeah 10 years from now

[@whitefox25]

yeah 3rd one will take another 12 years

[@deathknutt]

relax the second one isnt even out yet

[@sinpenamijo9772]

Tf u talkin bout son? DI 2 aint even out yet and youre thinking about the 3😂

[@BlkSpidey01]

I'm not mad at a linear, more compact game. As a gamer with kids and a full-time job, I welcome it

[@tobyty123]

truth lol.

[@samburgerwithcheeze8145]

Imma be honest; it being linear kinda kills it for me. What I loved about Dead island is that I'm locked inside an entire world of zombies and me trying to survive them aspect. Them making it linear destroys that immersion for me, especially seeing no one talk about driving when in the 2014 version you could drive, and it even had a radio, saddens me. This was my most anticipated games and now it's one of the games I'll get when it's on sale. For the people that say just play the other zombie games for that experience, and I'll say no, I barely play zombie games, and dead island is the only one to make me love open world first person games in general, it getting rid of the open world hurts but I'll get it on sale for 20 bucks some years down the line, since its I hate linear first-person games💀

[@adrienm8989]

Exactly 😂😂😂 70$ for a linear game that they’ll beat once and never touch again, waste of money. I’m not buying this bs unless it’s like 15$. I refuse to pay that much for a linear restricted game

[@royrogers495]

I know you said don't tell you to play other games. But if you haven't, you need to play dying light 1. Open world - made by the same developers as Dead Island 1. And it's got very similar combat, and most would say its even better than DI1.

[@von...]

Same, I basically want the game Project Zomboid, but have it be full 3d & use a 1st-person perspective. It would be super cool to have it embrace the same ethos of "you are going to die, this is how it happened" - where you just get dropped into the same continuous world as a different survivor (i.e. you can even find your old character as a zombie & take your stuff for your new character to have), where the goal is to just survive & do whatever you find fun/worthwhile.

[@saphinadarkness2502]

Bruh, Dead Island 1 was still linear. Big, but linear.

[@samburgerwithcheeze8145]

@@saphinadarkness2502 yeah but key word is: not as big as di1. Which means it'll be noticeable. I can literally play di1 for hours with side missions on the main area and never notice its linear. The difference between 1 and 2 is 2 smaller but has more areas. Its like comparing lego Batman 2 open world and legp Batman 3's multiple hub worlds. Even if lego Batman 2 had a "small" open world, people prefer that than the hub worlds. They also got rid of cars because of how small it is in di2. But I'm still gonna buy it, on sale😌

[@megamaggotmrh9085]

I'm honestly happy that it's not a full blown open world. That means a number of things. They can focus more on crafting each area. The game game can progress naturally. And what I feel like is the most important detail. Even though it's different developers than the first game, they're still trying to make feel and flow like Dead Island. Dambuster doesn't really have a good track record, but I'm rooting for them this time. I want to see them come out swinging and really make a name for themselves.

[@abrealgaming]

I wouldn't complain about the devs giving us convenient tools like "explosive barrels" and other "creative" conveniences. Only because It's something we would be complaining about not having if they didn't... How many times have we complained about not having the tools to go about our own ways of solving issues. I think it's progress to give the player every creative convenience at this point in gaming history, because it gives us the power to do what we want at any time, it's what we've been begging for and now we have it.

[@DoomsdayMayBeOkay]

Non-open world is actually a big positive, i like a few but not all games need to be open world.

[@ElOsoMarino]

Sometimes a more linear focused game turns out better

[@GreedSama_]

Man I’m looking forward to this game liking everything I seen so far.

[@paxnovella8840]

Those who are saying "I'm glad it's linear, I'm tired of open worlds," might be missing something: The original Dead Island wasn't open world either. The reviewer is pointing out that, even compared to the nonlinear zones in Dead Island 1, Dead Island 2 felt surprisingly restrictive. If areas are basically just fancy corridors with a handful of side paths, that doesn't sound like a good thing to me.

[@adrienm8989]

Exactly my point, they will spend 70$+ on this game to beat it once and never touch again. I refuse to pay that much for a linear game. It’s a Waste of money

[@werecaster]

@@adrienm8989 huh, you must of hated god of war on the ps4 and its sequel then.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Game and the Audience deserve the OSCAR

[@yomama269378]

7:06 Sam B survived good to see we will be interacting with the original characters again.

[@EdwinRodriguez-pl1jc]

I heard he still got the thing that go bump in the night.

[@Inferno3745]

that's kinda sad tbh, an open world with freedom would have been so fun

[@BMG776]

Not really, it’ll still be a pretty good sized world, if you didnt play the original dead island then i see why you think its sad

[@saphinadarkness2502]

why do you expected different? 1 wasnt open world either

[@muhammadhanafiah4957]

Have been waiting this game for 8 years man

[@maddworld3317]

Oh me too - or whenever Riptide was released. I love this series !

[@donkeylips8252]

waiting 12 yrs for elder scrolls 6.

[@michaeldoingstuff7846]

If we get a dead island 3 tho imagine what could be done with the mechanics from this game. The team seems to be very passionate

[@aaronhumphrey3514]

I’m seeing people saying it’s a series of smaller, open areas, and frankly I’m fine with that if it’s done well. Most open world games are just soulless collection fests anyway.

[@halffacesmadrambelswc]

A smaller world meand they have more time to put in litle details so im excited to see them

[@Sneaky_racoon_sly]

Guys,do you remember mirrors edge? a game that was short and linear and everyone was angry about the 60 dollar price tag? Well this game was maybe linear but those mechanics were something new and the short lenght was awesome for speedruns and replayability. We all saw what happend if you add an open world into this unique gameplay with catalyst. what i want to say is,that dead island 2 reminds me of mirrors edge and the ps3 ära. Back when games had just 1 mechanic (and didnt try to make everyone happy,like todays games from sony and ubisoft,ea,activison etc) but Really mastered that mechanic and became masterpieces or even a new genre like castlevania,max payne or portal. with other words Dead island 2 is linear,has multiple ways how to solve those linear levels,focuses on 1 mechanic but also throws in 6 characters who are unique for replayability. Jesus christ thank you for a ps3 ära game,this was exactly what i needed and i will buy it day 1. not like other games like ac valhalla,redfall,gotham knights or hogwarts legacy wich just have no soul or are cashgrabs

[@MrSkullMerchant]

Hogwarts legacy has no soul? Seriously lol that games a dream come true for potter fans. The others you mensioned i agree with though 👍

[@PapaProne]

As long as the scope is as large as bioshock in terms of level design, it shouldn't be an issue. Dead Island 1 was like this. I just hope it's not too linear.

[@someOldBaldguy]

I'm glad it's not open world. Its actually one of the things that made me more excited for it. Not every game needs to be a big empty sandbox

[@GoEatATowel]

Sounds like ditching the open world for a semi-linear one you can take at your own pace was the better option.

[@Ennarmreal]

Open world game design is the epitome of being able to take it at your own pace. Linear design is, by definition, the exact oposite.

[@pwd1134]

Linear is not being able to take it at your own pace. Open world means you can deviate. You have it completely backwards.

[@GoEatATowel]

@@pwd1134 well that's why I said semi-linear. It reminds me a bit of Valley, where the story was set on a specific path but that path was wide enough to allow some branching little paths to take out of curiosity.

[@Ennarmreal]

@@GoEatATowel That's still linear. A few distractions that you're still meant to go to at a specific time doesn't entail freedom of player choice.

[@GoEatATowel]

@@Ennarmreal I think of it like a Museum. There is a start and end, and I could very well just draw a straight line from beginning to end. However, I can also choose to hang around certain exhibits more. You do also make a good point, maybe my idea of the linear experience is different.

[@AJThirdStreet]

Dead island 1 did this area thing and it was fine imo, fable 2 had a similar thing and it was totally fine also!

[@Jza-GZa40k]

People need to realise,The different “sections” may be gigantic like the beach area’s and housing estates in hollywood,It’s just that the free roam and driving aspect is taken out and you’ll have to load in unless they remove it entirely in a big update.

[@attackcrash655]

Another plus of it being open zone instead of open world, it should run better on every platform

[@carlj7466]

The only reason the map would be small is dlcs that they just ripped from the base game that they will make us buy later lol

[@brandonbaumgardner4803]

Dead Island was 5 maps in 4 acts I’m fine with it. I literally just want Dead Island with better graphics. Dead Island wasn’t sandbox. The maps were just big. It’s gonna be awesome regardless

[@CorrespondentCat]

Like games were before gigantic open worlds this allows for house rules. “This play through will be knives only” or “this play through if I’m touched I restart” maybe it’s just me but after not having ps+ for a while I learned how to make single player games (no matter the size) unique and replayable, it’s nothing fancy but I got value for money.

[@FutureMartian97]

How can it be a Dead Island game and not be free roam? All my excitement just went out the window

[@okamaman7324]

they did not say anything about free roam. They just said "Its not a single open World" (But did so very badly)

[@Inferno3745]

same, i loved the whole explore banoi and drive cars with the freedom of story

[@saphinadarkness2502]

free roam is not the same as not open world.

[@1297skypred]

People are so addicted to open worlds now. A smaller scale with plenty of detail in it is just fine with me, I’m looking forward to this game

[@mr.2cents.846]

Maybe open world gives them more freedom.

[@Jza-GZa40k]

@@mr.2cents.846 Yep like getting in cars or customisable vehicles like Dead rising

[@jonathancraig9587]

​@@Jza-GZa40k yes let's make dead island exactly like dead rising, that should totally help it stand out.

[@Xfrimz]

Very relieving to hear they didn't do a huge empty open world and instead focus on a more detailed semi open world structure

[@foxx4847]

Seriously been saying this for awhile sometimes linear is better because u can really tailor make the experience. Enemy placement environments mission structure benefit from linear experience. We always look forward to the big set piece missions in open world but in linear every mission can do that.

[@otfcarleto42]

That punch through the head tho

[@simpleplanfan011]

I’m so thankful it’s a smaller world. That makes me even more excited to play it! I’m tired of every game being large and open. It’s too overwhelming. Not everything has to be big.

[@Smicklepickle]

Kinda weird that they wont allow the reviewers to show their gameplay

[@tomh779]

Waited to long to not get this game. I liked the first and riptide so I'll most likely like this too. Also, lets all not forget that this game has been through two or three developers over the years since it's announcement. Looks like a solid fun time.

[@kubson9926]

Difficulty levels in dead island 2?

[@666slateran666]

Gamespot not understanding what the game was going for? Reminds me of godhand

[@Sneaky_racoon_sly]

or deadly premenition

[@RamiTestsGames]

I still remember the first trailer for this game and it was so epic lol :D already preordered this

[@ShadowWolf767]

A more linear and focused world could actually work decently, like make certain areas abit wider but keeping it simple could be very effective, plus this can make sure the gameplay is a blast!

[@justinbezaire8115]

This guy needs to give it a rest on the wanting it to be an open world. It's actually a blessing in disguise to have a smaller scale game for a change

[@AlexFrank02]

This gameplay is gorgeous and looks so fun 🤩

[@Ray__E]

I'm fine with more linear style games. As an adult with a family I have limited time for certain hobbies. A massive open world game may not get finished by me. This game looks good after the amount of time it's spent in development

[@gamer47e17]

I'm perfectly fine with i* small, like I want it to be at least as big as the maps from the first game, I don't thinkk I'd like it a lot if it felt very, ..trail like, long but not much to either side as you keep going down the plot. *edit: to borrow someone elses words, I really hope this doesn't become a corridor shooter with good looking but very limited space to actually play in, I want a semi open world like the first game.

[@ThePanicman66]

I often get bored with large open world games…I do like a smaller world games which can give you a claustrophobic feel…this gives me a panicked feeling and high tension…looking forward to this since 2015 😬😜

[@EncryptedStudiosOfficial]

then you should go play rocket league

[@MrSkullMerchant]

If its the same style as the first dead island then il be happy

[@exodus_gaming5282]

Dead island 1 : wasn’t a sandbox Dead island riptide : wasn’t a sandbox Dead island 2 : oh look, IT’S NOT A SANDBOX

[@excalibur_6975]

ITS GONNA RELEASE IN February (THE DATE ARRIVES) actually you have to wait 2 more months even though you guys have been waiting for years.

[@FaithPixel]

Actually glad they didn't do a massive open world. Would rather have quality over quantity. More detail and interesting things.

[@RealBadGaming52]

Guess I’ll have to wait another 10 years for someone to do a Zombie game set in a fully open world LA (like dead rising 3)

[@FaithPixel]

@@RealBadGaming52 Possibly but I wouldn't bet on it unfortunately

[@meatmanmagoo]

I'm just glad alot of things described here can be seen in the first game, linear story with more of an open ended gameplay style. You could argue Dead Island 1 was "open world" but really it was like how this game is described, 3 different maps seperated by loading screen with side quests inbetween. Happy with what I am hearing so far, just hope its stable at launch.

[@TheDeconstructivist]

I'm actually getting *more* excited for this the more I hear about it.

[@johnnyboy2k12]

It not being open world actually makes me more interested

[@kingnova980]

smaller world = more detailed environments(in theory ofc) I like this decision a lot

[@Zombinejerry]

Bioshock was also somewhat based on hub-oriented gameplay, and I want to say the original Dead Island was also based on hubs, while they did get pretty large later during gameplay, I don't think it will be quite as jarring to experience in that regard.

[@jacobstarves8257]

Can someone summarize something to me? Are these smaller areas one time things like missions or similar to an area you can load into and explore like borderlands?

[@CeliriaRose]

No. Going by other previews you have 10 districts that you will go back and forth between throughout the game. I’m also pretty sure it was mentioned you will be able to manually go back to previous areas.

[@jacobstarves8257]

@@CeliriaRose That actually sounds pretty good honestly

[@walker1583]

Was I hoping on a more open world feel, YES! but I also love plenty of more linear type of games. Regardless DI2 is a must buy for me and will find out if it's good/great/awesome, or maybe okay or disappointed. Can't wait to get my hands on to be able to actually judge.

[@esho6460]

I’m actually excited. Story driven linear games are my favorite because we do have far too many open world games. I’m still burnt out from DL2 on zombies somewhat

[@jansommer6918]

will there be an option to disable zombie damage numbers and life bars?

[@theflukey4114]

Ye, they confirmed ui to be customizable

[@andrewisafrienda]

I loved when the zombies face gets beaten of their body it really feels like your doing damage lol!😂

[@UKKNGaming]

game looks amazing people are looking for linear games now a days. but i hope devs find i good sweet spot. or at least make the game linear at first to tell a good story then end game open up the world more for travel and side missions dlc etc.

[@BodofLegend]

I loved the first 2, but once I played dying light, I was blown away. And when they released the definitive editions, I bought those and couldn’t stay interested. They felt slow paced and to closed in. This looks way better, but the same in so many ways. What’s different though?? Different for the better than the last games.

[@Itachigan22]

Hard to believe this game came out at all.

[@k.ladmusic]

The slower paced style is refreshing, last thing I wanted to play was a dead island/ Dying light hybrid

[@estaticdontcap2976]

i would love to see easter eggs referring to the "LA scene" in this game like for example in the play test he said he stumbled upon a LA mansion who was once owned by young influencers put a tesla in the drive way and boom David dobricks house or like maybe we can walk into a teenagers room with FaZe merch or something imo that would be sick

[@rangerhawk]

Maybe open world areas could be in a DLC. Would be a great way to get people to buy a season pass.

[@Sansquancho]

With this day and age there’s no hope for delayed release games. Not to mention we’ve been waiting since 2014 for the sequel. So many other zombie games have come and gone since then and really lack the touch they used to have. Too late.

[@benarchyuk837]

I kinda expected this. When they said LA was the new location, I had a feeling that most of the city wouldn't be explored like GTA

[@DArealCHAZZ]

I heard it's like a fifteen hour game with ten levels at seventy dollars.

[@Nick_the_human]

NOT EVERY GAME NEEDS TO BE OPEN WORLD! 👏👏

[@maverick4668]

Dambuster studio haven’t made any open world game yet..they are playing it safe for now because these devs are just given a chance by deep sliver i guess

[@Esteez]

Unless an open world can be created to the detail of red dead redemption 2's map, I whole heartedly support multiple small sections full of life rather than one big one that's shallow.

[@smokeymoe842]

This open world could have been done correctly, filled with many mini games, side quests and even resource gathering for base building and crafting. Which in turn adds to the story and immersive gameplay. We are basically wanting a game like this but with Project Zomboid style mechanics and freedom. The stories write themselves after that and the game play is endless to some degree.

[@BorsPepsi]

I think the fact that the game is not an open world is WAY better, means they can flesh out and detail the districts and have better optimization for the game.

[@tyicbranch2734]

Overall the game looks pretty amazing and I definitely would pick this game up and I don't mind a smaller open world games or just smaller areas in game's but I don't like the sound of the game being really narrow but he did say the game feels more fuller so more content is better

[@StudioHappyboy]

Good. Some games are too big for the sake of being big. I’m all for something more focused.

[@harlsmusic]

This game looks fun after a few beers

[@danielandersson5345]

+ a Jay

[@cody3335]

Larger worlds are so uninspired. Smaller more dense areas just makes much more sense.

[@Turtletouchboys]

7:07 the Goat Sam B makes his return

[@bigoofoof6351]

I've been highly critical of games lately, and this was a bit better in the right direction. I enjoyed my first few hours for sure. Wish I could have found a friend to play with tho

[@pilsplease7561]

Considering my copy was free with a amd bundle i am very happy with it even if it ends up being short as it didnt cost me anything its free entertainment

[@baroncalamityplus]

I hope there is an option to disable or greatly increase weapon durability from the beginning of the game. I know many people love it but it takes away from enjoying a game. Especially how heavy handed the first game was with weapons at times breaking after two uses. I'm glad its more Bioshock levels that Elder Scrolls open world levels.

[@Ezdine_G8261]

it adds to the game, it forces you to constantly be changing weapons and mixing up your combat.

[@baroncalamityplus]

@@Ezdine_G8261 Sure most people feel that way. I don't. It makes it more frustration. And I just want the option to turn up durability, I'm not expecting to change the game so everyone has the same experience. My Dead Island playthrough was just me avoiding combat at all cost and only carrying multiples of one weapon because I never knew when one would break. Durability seemed to disappear at random rates. I was frustrated and didn't enjoy it. I got close to the end but I never could finish it.

[@jameer7565]

It added difficulty but it was annoying to be fair.

[@mementomori1178]

I never had a problem keeping the same weapons for many play-throughs in the first game, it was a cheap cash cost at a work bench…

[@Batboy_915]

I'm just glad that this game got made. I'll be happy if we get an open world expansion, but I won't hold my breath. They're getting my money at launch if its not a buggy mess (I'll watch reviews first), but I think I'll enjoy it. The first one was amazing!

[@maineman5757]

Chopping up zombies looks so satisfying.

[@brandonburns2447]

It not being a sandbox just ruins some of the replayability

[@addictedgaming4131]

They said it wasn't going to be open world so why was you expecting it to be?

[@ShayneRawls]

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[@yougotkained]

I need a mix of both, I still want a semi open world and If it is very narrow and level based, I'm not going to enjoy it as much as I could have. That being said, I also agree I don't want the ... Assassins creed Valhalla level open world where it's just too vast and spread too thin. I want a happy medium leaning towards narrow but still explorable.

[@aaronstatzer4570]

Ngl I'm seriously surprised a company actually tried to give their fans what they want. Cool as he'll haven't played the game yet but looks like the same mechanics but Vamped witch is badass. The no open world thing isn't a big idea either good for trying something new I'm sure the districts are going to be about the size of a big world combined.

[@itsRobbie_]

This is the first time I'm seeing anything about this game and honestly it got me excited to play. I don't really care about it not being open world, the graphics look beautiful and the gameplay looks pretty fun. And I'm assuming that once you beat the story you're pretty much not going to touch the game again so not having an open world doesn't matter to me.