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0.0 hrs last two weeks / 169.9 hrs on record (150.5 hrs at review time)
Posted: 4 Jul, 2024 @ 4:40pm

Dying Light: A Zombie Playground That Keeps on Giving

For me, Dying Light isn't just another zombie game; it's the zombie open-world experience. This game hooked me from the moment I started leaping across rooftops, evading hordes of the undead. It's a testament to what happens when developers truly care about their creation.

Parkour Paradise Meets Zombie Mayhem

The heart and soul of Dying Light is its incredibly smooth and fluid parkour mechanics. The world is your playground, with every rooftop, ledge, and obstacle begging to be conquered. Chaining together jumps, slides, and wall-runs while zombies chase you is an exhilarating thrill. It's a dance of death and survival, and it's executed flawlessly.

A World Built for Movement

Harran, the city where Dying Light takes place, isn't just a backdrop; it's a carefully crafted obstacle course. The map design and architecture are genius, with a verticality that encourages exploration and rewards creative movement. It's a world where you truly feel like you can go anywhere and do anything.

DLCs That Feel Like Entirely New Games

Dying Light's DLCs are some of the best I've ever played. "The Following" adds a massive new map, vehicles, and a story expansion that rivals the base game. "Bozak Horde" provides a challenging arena mode, while "Hellraid" offers a unique dark fantasy twist. Even the "Be the Zombie" mode lets you experience the game from the undead side. These expansions add hundreds of hours of additional gameplay and feel like entirely new games in their own right.

A Game You Can't Put Down

While you can technically finish the main story in under 50 hours, Dying Light is the kind of game you'll keep coming back to. Between the addictive gameplay loop, the vast open world, and the wealth of content in the DLCs, you can easily sink hundreds of hours into this zombie-infested paradise.

A Developer That Deserves Applause

Techland, the developer behind Dying Light, has done an amazing job supporting the game with updates, bug fixes, and new content for years. Their dedication to this game is truly commendable and a big part of why it remains so popular to this day.

An Unbeatable Value

If you're looking for an open-world zombie game that offers an insane amount of value for its price, Dying Light is a no-brainer. It's a steal for the amount of content and enjoyment it delivers. Don't miss out on this gem!
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gamer4life0088 6 Jul, 2024 @ 2:16am 
Nice and good explanatory review mate :) :)