After finally seeing the trailer for Dead Island, released last year, I felt like I had to get the game. The trailer tells the heartbreaking story of a family trapped on the fictional island of Banoi when a zombie outbreak begins. This teaser for the full game went viral and was listed in many 'Commercial of the Year' lists.
Naturally, this hyped people up for the game - that was the plan, after all. The only problem is that it seems to advertise something entirely different to what you actually get. The tragic tale of a family fighting for their lives is not featured in the game. Instead, you find yourself choosing from four different characters and fighting through Banoi's resort, city and jungle as you try to escape the island. I'm not saying I didn't enjoy the game, but the trailer is very misleading.
The game itself is no classic, but pretty enjoyable. Decapitating a zombie never gets old. As you progress through the game you begin to think as if you are actually on the island, planning your escapes and choosing between fighting and running. Another good feature is being able to modify weapons; baseball bats with nails in them and machetes that give electric shocks make the dismemberment all the more entertaining.
The first problem for me arrived at the cutscenes. Even though I've been fighting alone, suddenly I have a whole gang talking to me? It was pretty confusing at first, and slightly spoils the continuity of the game. Luckily, I only had one other problem, which was that the graphics take a while to load when you enter a new area.
If you're patient and ready to take a few heavy beatings from zombies, you might find you enjoy Dead Island. If you're looking for the perfect game, this may not be for you.
Here is the acclaimed trailer for Dead Island.
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