Dying Light: The Beast review




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First, in 2011, we got Dead Island, Techland's opinion-dividing, melee-focused zombie adventure, taking place on the sun-soaked island of Banoi. Three years later, Kyle Crane made his debut in Dying Light, literally dropping into the city of Harran as all hell broke loose. Now, after rescuing that city and its remaining sentient inhabitants from despicable forces (or not, if you instigated one particular ending from the expansion Dying Light: The Following), he's back, and he's out for revenge on the man who's spent the last 13 years torturing him.

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Final Verdict
9 / 10



Score Breakdown
  • Gameplay: 9.5 / 10 – Responsive, fun, and addictive.
  • Graphics: 9 / 10 – Crisp visuals and strong art direction.
  • Audio: 8.5 / 10 – Atmospheric soundtrack, quality sound design.
  • Performance: 8 / 10 – Runs well, occasional hiccups.



Highlights
  • Huge world with endless exploration.
  • Top-tier combat system.
  • High replay value.

Drawbacks
  • Story pacing issues.
  • Minor bugs and glitches.



Quick Facts
  • Developer: Example Studios
  • Publisher: Example Publishing
  • Release Date: Aug 2025
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox





Source: https://www.eurogamer.net/dying-light-the-beast-review
Reviewer: Graeme Mason
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