Let’s be honest: I hate nothing in the world more than clowns. Their red noses, scary eyes, and silly hair send chills down my spine, so I couldn’t be happier when Deep Silver told me I was going to beat someone with a variety of weapons in Dead Island 2.
However, I was going to go on this mission alone – something I’m really not used to. I’ve played every Dead Island game over the years with my fiancée, and I knew he had my back if I had a problem. Not this time though.
That thought freaked me out a bit, especially when one of the developers at Gamescom told me that Dead Island 2’s combat system has improved since the last game in 2014. You can’t just attack with a baseball bat – you need to think. on your actions. and carve your way for yourself, all at lightning speed.
I found this problematic at first, especially since I had to walk through a wharf crawling with the undead in search of a laptop with something like the Blood Drive on it. I’m not sure why Amy, one of the six playable characters, needs it, but it was the least of my worries.
At first, the zombies I encountered were rather slow and simple – the kind you can find in the hotel lobby on Banoi Island. I took a deep breath and leapt forward, knowing the laptop was at the end of the dock. What I found is what I didn’t find need to fight these guys – I could walk past them and they didn’t bother chasing me too much.
However, everything changed when I stopped at the pier. The clown – my worst nightmare – wanted me dead, and I wanted his favor.
However, to find it and the laptop, I had to fight hordes of more formidable zombies, all of which come in different shapes and sizes. Some of these zombies did exactly what you expected, but others had a few tricks up their sleeve. But me too.
You see, in Dead Island 2 you don’t just have weapons, you also have perks and powers. While being encouraged to hit a zombie on the head with a pipe, he is also encouraged to combine these attacks with something else on offer. In my 20 minutes of practice, I was able to master things like dodging, ranged and slash attacks, and signature moves.
Each character has a special move they can perform when their stamina bars are full, and in Amy’s case, it’s a move that prioritizes crowd control. When she started to get a little hairy as we approached the Ferris wheel – something I had to stop to pass – a single click of the bumper buttons on my controller caused Amy to furiously slam her fist on the ground and the enemies. reclaim the neighborhood.
This is especially useful if you have zombies running towards you and taking advantage of the power of electricity. You don’t want these zombies getting too close to you, so turning them down is perfect for those clutch situations.
Additionally, the combination of these attacks helps you build up your Fury meter, which when deployed will reveal your inner badness through the infection coursing through your veins. Here you drop your weapons and tear the flesh of your fearsome enemies with your bare hands.
Gore is scary, but in a good way. Old games didn’t exactly give you whole blood, though you could still downsize armies and roll dice. But Dead Island 2 does all of that and more. If you want to see it for yourself, check out the uncensored version of the Open Night Live trailer as well as the Dead Island 2 release date. Trust me, it’s worth it.
However, I digress – there is still a little business with the clown. And boy, did I do it? The stupid red-nosed clown appeared several times during my night run on the pier, but I had no luck catching him until I fought in front of the large crowd and climbed on it. Big Wheel.
This big bad guy then takes my car and sticks his dagger-like hand into the roof of my car. He grabs me and when I wake up I find him enjoying another corpse next to me. His sharp arm cuts through my palm as I try to escape.
You can imagine how I felt about that, can’t you?
So I rise off the ground and prepare for a fight to the death. I’ve tried different tactics and different weapons over the last 15 minutes and now it’s time to test them all. Of all the weapons in my arsenal, I’ve selected a few electric daggers that have served me well so far. Although the hammer did some damage, I found it too slow and the rifle on my back didn’t do as much damage as I had hoped.
During my fight with the Clown, whose name I believe is Butcho, I can dodge, dodge, dive, dive, and jump between his attacks, dealing devastating blows every turn. But just when I think I’m rushing him, he runs to one of the many corpses around his lair and starts eating it. To defeat this clown quickly and efficiently, you need to chase after him and stop his buffet before he gets too strong.
This cycle continues for a while, but you must remain vigilant to survive. It’s important to learn the strengths and weaknesses of your weapons, as well as the timing of your combos later.
When I’m done with Butcho, my heart beats faster and my heart pounds like the good old days – and that’s after just 20 minutes of service.
While I reserve judgment on the game until I see Dambusters explain the story skill tree, leveling system, etc., I feel positive so far. Dead Island 2 is exactly what you’d expect from a game that’s almost ten years in development: bloody, engaging, fast-paced and, above all, fun.
And let’s face it, that’s not a bad thing for a game that comes to life after being cut and told more times than a zombie in a blender.
Source : The Load Out
