Published at: 2024-09-08 03:19:24
Updated at: 2025-01-24 12:19:42
Title: Dying Light 2 Developer: Techland Platform: PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, GeForce Now, Xbox Series X|S, PC Genre: Adventure, First-Person Shooter, Fighting, Survival Horror, Platformer, Action RPG Mode: Single-player, co-op
For those who enjoyed the thrill of the original Dying Light, the sequel, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, offers a deeper, more expansive experience. Set in a vast open world, the game enhances the core gameplay with even more terrifying types of zombies and a day-night cycle that keeps players constantly on edge. I had the chance to tackle this game on Nightmare Difficulty with a friend, and it was an intense and memorable experience.
The world of Dying Light 2 is massive, feeling more alive and dynamic than its predecessor. The difference between daytime and nighttime gameplay is stark, with certain zombies, like the relentless Runner zombies, becoming a frequent threat even during the day. On Nightmare Difficulty, we often found ourselves facing Runner zombies early on, which proved to be a real challenge. These enemies are tough, and they seem to spawn relentlessly the moment you leave safe zones. Occasionally, they even spawned within the safe zones during quests, which added a unique but challenging twist.
At night, things became much more dangerous with the introduction of Volatiles—powerful, fast-moving zombies that are nearly impossible to escape in the early stages of the game. Volatiles lurk on rooftops and the ground, and encountering them as low-level characters often leads to countless deaths. One particularly difficult moment came when a red Volatile appeared, making survival during nighttime excursions nearly impossible. To make matters worse, every death results in a loss of both parkour and combat experience, which can be quite frustrating on Nightmare Difficulty.
The game also introduces a unique immunity mechanic, which forces you to monitor your character's exposure to the infection while navigating through the dark. UV mushrooms and immunity boosters became essential for survival during night missions. These mushrooms can usually be found near beehives on rooftops, surrounded by flowers, adding a nice touch to the resource-gathering aspect of the game.
The crafting system in Dying Light 2 is well-balanced, adding depth to the gameplay. One of the standout features is the ability to craft UV bars, which help ward off zombies and buy you precious time when cornered. However, the materials needed for UV bars are rare, especially on higher difficulties, making it necessary to rely on alternative tools like throwing knives and shurikens for crowd control.
In combat, we found throwing knives to be particularly useful early in the game, especially when dealing with unique zombies and stealth missions. Shurikens, which fire in groups of three, are great for handling crowds of enemies, while Molotov cocktails are perfect for staggering zombies when making an escape. Although UV bars are incredibly useful, they’re difficult to craft, so these alternatives became our go-to weapons for stealth and crowd control.
The game's skill system is another area where Dying Light 2 shines. Combat skills like the dropkick and head stomp are highly effective, and once unlocked, they became a lethal combo in our arsenal. Parkour is equally important, with skills like the double jump and wall run helping us traverse the sprawling urban landscape. The addition of the paraglider, which allows you to soar between buildings, adds a fun new element to exploration, but it consumes more stamina at night, making nighttime travel even riskier.
One thing to note is the grappling hook, which isn’t as overpowered as it was in the first game. Instead of letting you swing around like Spider-Man, it now functions more as a tool for scaling buildings and pulling objects, meaning you’ll rely heavily on parkour and the paraglider for traversal.
The story of Dying Light 2 follows Aiden, a wanderer searching for his long-lost sister. Along the way, you’ll meet a diverse cast of characters, some of whom will help you, while others may hinder your progress. The game features a branching narrative, where your choices shape the world around you. Supporting either the Peacekeepers or the Survivors offers different rewards, from tactical weapons to parkour upgrades, which adds replayability to the game.
Exploration is key in Dying Light 2, and we took our time scouring the vast open world for collectibles, hidden Easter eggs, and event quests. Daily and weekly events offer special rewards, such as fully upgraded tools like grenades and Molotovs, giving players plenty of incentive to keep coming back. The Bloody Ties DLC introduces a new area with an exciting gladiatorial challenge where players face off against a fearsome character known as Skullface. While the DLC story is fun, some of the side quests can feel tedious, requiring frequent travel between the base game’s Villedor and the new DLC map.
Despite the game's strengths, there are still a few bugs that need addressing, such as zombies occasionally spawning in safe zones or freezing in place. However, these issues are minor and don’t detract from the overall experience.
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