One example is the return of Sam B from the original Dead Island, which is a very welcome surprise. The storyline isn’t that groundbreaking, but there are plenty of entertaining moments to be found. And while the individual characters lack unique story arcs, the game’s plot is primarily driven by meaningful interaction between players and other survivors as they must team up to escape the zombie apocalypse while staying alive.

The story takes place sometime after the events of the first game with a new cast of playable characters, each with their own distinct backstories, And with them, players embark on a perilous journey through the sunny streets of Los Angeles. Set in an undead-infested Los Angeles, it offers a fresh backdrop and a new cast of characters. Story And Setting Story.ĭead Island 2, like its predecessor, takes players on another thrilling adventure filled with zombie mayhem. So in this Dead Island 2 Review, we dissect the different aspects of the game and deduce if it manages to fulfill fan expectations, or has fallen it prey to the horde of technical issues and shortcomings that have plagued its development. And due to the success of its predecessor and hype levels for its sequel reaching unimaginable highs, this title has some big shoes to fill.

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