Based on the limited pre-release gameplay videos that have been shown off, it appears to be a faithful sequel to the original Dead Island. Although plenty of time has passed since the first game came out in 2011, it's amassed a large fanbase with its small handful of spinoff games. Although the two series seem similar on first glance since Techland created Dead Island and then went on to make the Dying Light series, they couldn't be any more different based on their settings and the game mechanics they'll use.ĭead Island 2 has had a rough history of development since it was initially revealed in 2014. Back when it was first announced, the original Dying Light was often described as ' Dead Island, but with parkour.' While the two series certainly have some things in common, their sequels, Dead Island 2 and Dying Light 2: Stay Human, look like they're going to be putting further distance between themselves.

Zombie games often catch a lot of heat because of their similar settings and tones.

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