8.0 out of 10
based on 396 reviews
Dead Island
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User Score (290)7.6
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Expert Score (65)7.3
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Value for money (6)9.2
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Sound quality (4)8.0
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Gameplay (42)8.0
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Graphics (46)8.2
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Sound (18)8.4
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Storyline (22)7.3
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Multiplayer (7)8.5
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Control (4)7.1
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Lifespan (2)9.9
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Audio & image quality (20)9.0
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Mighty Ape
5 May 2011
10/10on the brink of a mysterious epidemic that suddenly, and without warning, breaks out on the fictional island of Banoi. As a guest of the Royal Palms Resort, the player's stay was supposed to be a dream holiday; a luxurious getaway to the beautiful beaches of a tropical paradise. But faced with the reality of a zombie apocalypse, there is only one thing left to do: Survive. Read more
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pcworld.idg.com.au
19 September 20117.0/10Dead Island is clearly made with online co-op in mind. If you’re looking to play the game alone, you may find yourself disappointed. Play it with friends to unlock the game's full potential. Read more
- Strong online co-op mode, Good combat system, Free roaming allows players to go at their own pace
- Single-player gameplay is disappointing, Controls can be clunky at times, No split-screen co-op
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GameSpot
6 September 20117.0/10The weapon system resembles that of another zombie game, too--this time . Though there are guns to be had, they arrive relatively late; melee and throwing weapons are the order of the day, with emphasis on slicing and bludgeoning the enemy. You find basic weapons, such as knives, scythes, and baseball bats, lying around. Read more
- Varied open-world setting, Strong cooperative play, Melee combat is grisly fun, Good zombie voice acting.
- Uneven visual quality, Weak characters, Poor human voice acting.
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AusGamers
9 May 20118.1/10In a time when Deus Ex: Human Revolution has completely captured my attention, I was surprised with how much I wanted to jump back into Dead Island. As a fan of all-things zombie, I went in with high expectations and found that the game ticked a lot of the right boxes. Throw seamless drop-in/drop-out co-op into the mix so all of this can be enjoyed with friends or randoms and the appeal is a whole lot stronger, particularly considering the clever variations between... Read more
- Open-world zombie slaying, Addictive and rewarding side quests, Brutal zombie damage modelling, Drop-in/drop-out co-op
- Abysmal Aussie accents, Shoddy lip syncing, Graphical oddities, Quest glitches, No manual save option, Can’t quit to the main menu
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Futuregamez.net
1 October 20117.7/10Dead Island is a decent game that lacks polish to take it to the top level. Everything here is functional, often fun, but just lacking. Still fans of zombie games should check out this release. Read more
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