Dying Light

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

story9 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Exquisite graphics and immersive gameplay create a thrilling experience.
The parkour mechanics are intuitive and provide a satisfying sense of movement.
The game offers a vast open world with a lot of content and replayability.

The game can be frustrating due to its challenging climbing puzzles and lack of save points.
There are performance issues and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
The story and character development are often seen as generic and unengaging.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it reasonably compelling and enjoyable, particularly when engaging with various factions and side quests. However, others feel it is predictable and not as engaging as the gameplay itself, often viewing it as secondary to the exploration and fun elements of the game. Overall, while the narrative has its strengths, it may not resonate with everyone, especially those who prioritize gameplay over story.
- “The story lines are sensational.”
- “I enjoyed the story and took my time and did a lot of side quests.”
- “The storyline is quite gripping and I enjoyed encountering factions that you join or have a war with.”
- “So far the only thing I didn’t like about this game is getting through the first couple of hours of cut scenes, tutorials, and having to engage with other characters so the story can develop.”
- “I'm slugging through it now just to try to see how the story ends.”
- “The story is about what you could expect from all their previous installments; it can be a bit predictable and the line delivery can be awkward.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its breathtaking visuals and improved mechanics, particularly in combat and traversal, offering a satisfying and immersive experience. However, some players noted frustrations with the lack of save options, inability to remap controls, and a steep difficulty curve, while critics pointed out issues with repetitive gameplay and poor voice acting. Despite these drawbacks, the game provides a wealth of content and variety, making it a compelling choice for players.
- “The combat and mechanics are an improvement on the original Dying Light.”
- “[Freerunning feels intuitive and fun, dozens of hours of content, plenty of gameplay depth].”
- “Critics slammed the game for poor voice acting and repetitive gameplay.”
- “Some combat/running mechanics and physics from the previous game were removed in place for an upgraded 'unlock as you level up' skill tree.”
- “The actual gameplay mechanics and visuals of this on PS5 are breathtaking.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
8%
17%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning quality, particularly on the PS5, where they run at 4K 60fps, creating a breathtaking visual experience in an impressively creative open world. However, some PC players have noted that the visuals do not match the standards of other titles, and there are concerns about the aging graphics and lack of native versions for new consoles. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for many, opinions vary based on platform.
- “The graphics are sterling, the open world is amazingly creative, and impressive as all hell.”
- “The actual gameplay mechanics and visuals of this on PS5 are breathtaking.”
- “This game is so much fun; the graphics are amazing, and if you like parkour, this is the game for you.”
- “I have heard poor reviews from the PC community complaining that the visuals are not up to par with other titles.”
- “[No native versions for new consoles, visuals starting to age, redundant for owners of some previous collections]”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music and soundtracks in the game are highly praised for their ability to match the thrill and atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The animations and music soundtracks are on par with the thrill and environment.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, the optimization of the game is a mixed bag; while it offers impressive performance and enjoyable movement, it can suffer from middling performance on certain platforms, particularly during critical moments. The convenience of handheld mode is a notable advantage, but some users feel the design choices detract from the overall experience.
- “Movement is fun, impressive performance, all DLC included.”
- “Granted, all of this comes at the cost of performance that can be middling compared to other platforms, but this is neatly balanced out by the convenience of playing in handheld mode.”
- “Performance is good, not great.”
- “Self-sabotaging design; performance can stumble in crucial moments, very generic.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs at launch, necessitating a day one patch and subsequent updates to improve stability.
- “The glitches abound.”
- “The day one patch and all other patches are needed to fix the buggy initial release of this game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of enjoyable and repetitive, describing it as a "dumb fun" experience. The grind is perceived as easier compared to the first game, thanks to the beneficial skills available through the skill tree.
- “It's grindy and weirdly easier than the first game due to the skill tree's offerings once you acquire such skills.”
- “Dumb fun, grindy zombie fest!”