Dying Light
- February 9, 2016
- Techland
- 12h median play time
Dying Light is yet another game that, years ago, I would have never believed would be playable on a handheld.
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Reviews
- Exquisite graphics and amazing gameplay create an immersive experience.
- The parkour mechanics are fluid and exhilarating, enhancing the sense of adventure.
- The game offers a vast open-world environment with engaging combat and a reasonably compelling story.
- The game lacks a save feature before perilous moves, which can lead to frustration.
- Many players find the climbing puzzles and overall difficulty to be overly challenging, even on easy mode.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, requiring frequent restarts.
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it compelling and engaging, particularly when exploring side quests and interacting with factions. However, others feel it is predictable and somewhat overshadowed by gameplay mechanics, with some expressing indifference towards the narrative. Overall, while the story may not be the main draw for everyone, it contributes to a fun experience, especially in co-op play.
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received high praise for their stunning quality, particularly in 4K at 60fps, and the creative design of the open world. Players have noted that the visuals are breathtaking on PS5, although some PC users have expressed disappointment compared to other titles. The combination of impressive graphics and engaging gameplay contributes to a highly enjoyable experience.
“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 do not play PC games, but I have heard poor reviews from that community complaining that the visuals are not up to par with other titles.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its amazing mechanics and stunning visuals, particularly on PS5, with improvements over the original Dying Light. However, some players noted frustrations with the lack of save options, inability to remap controls, and a challenging difficulty level, while critics pointed out issues with repetitive gameplay and poor voice acting. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay experience compelling and worthy of high ratings.
“The gameplay mechanics of this game are amazing.”
“The actual gameplay mechanics and visuals of this on PS5 are breathtaking.”
“The combat and mechanics are an improvement on the original Dying Light.”
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and soundtracks in the game are highly praised for effectively complementing the thrilling atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.
“The animations and music soundtracks are on par with the thrill and environment.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of enjoyable and repetitive, describing it as a "dumb fun" experience in a zombie setting. The grind is perceived as less challenging than in the previous installment, thanks to the helpful skill tree that enhances gameplay once skills are unlocked.
“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!”
Critic Reviews
Dying Light Platinum Edition Review
Dying Light on Switch is quite a remarkable achievement, and we’re happy to report that Techland has mostly stuck the landing with this one. Its ambitious open world full of zombies is unlike anything else in the Switch’s library and, between the core campaign and six years of constant DLC updates, there’s potentially hundreds of hours of enjoyment to be had here. 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. We’d give Dying Light a strong recommendation, though with the caveat that Switch owners who rarely play in portable mode may want to pause and consider buying it elsewhere. Wherever you may fall, we’d strongly encourage you to consider this Switch port; it really is quite good.
80%Dying Light: Platinum Edition (Switch) Review
Dying Light is yet another game that, years ago, I would have never believed would be playable on a handheld.
80%Dying Light: Platinum Edition Review --- Stopping yourself in your tracks
Dying Light: Platinum Edition is another impressive Switch port, but the game itself is just OK. Its design threw everything at the wall, often to its detriment. While it has some pretty high highs, they lie almost exclusively in the movement. If you do want to chase those highs you’re better off on other platforms until another patch or two comes along.
65%
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