Dead Island: Definitive Edition
Release Date: May 31, 2016
Action, FPP, zombie, post-apocalypse, RPG elements, remasters/remakes, co-op, crafting, Game Pass, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
A remastered edition of the first installment in the Dead Island series, which was originally launched in 2011 by the Polish studio Techland. In the game, we are transported to the island of Banoi, located near Papua New Guinea, where we assume the role of one of four characters that have to fight for survival in a zombie-infested tropical paradise.
Dead Island: Definitive Edition for PC, PS4 and XONE is a remastered edition of the 2011’s Dead Island and contains every expansion released for the original. The production can be bought via digital distribution channels or bundled with Dead Island: Riptide – Definitive Edition as a part of Dead Island: Definitive Collection. The title was developed by Techland, a Polish studio that previously created Dying Light, among other titles, and published by Deep Silver.
Story
In Dead Island: Definitive Edition, we find ourselves on the island of Banoi near Papua New Guinea and assume the role of one of four characters who have to fight for survival because the location is overrun with zombies.
Gameplay
Dead Island: Definitive Collection is a first-person action game with RPG elements which mainly involves exploration of the environment and performing various primary and secondary quests. A great emphasis was put on melee combat, while the gameplay works best in cooperation mode, although it is possible to play solo, as well.
In comparison with the original, Definitive Edition offers an enhanced user interface, among other things. The PlayStation 4 version now supports the Remote-Play and Share-Play systems. A modification of Power Fists Power-Up was also introduced.
Technical aspects
Dead Island: Definitive Edition for PC, PS4 and XONE offers significantly enhanced graphics powered by the Chrome Engine 6 technology. The title boasts high-quality textures, a new lighting system, improved character models, and enhanced visual effects such as anti-aliasing, HBAO, or motion blur. These elements made sure that the game doesn’t lag behind other titles, designed with the 8th generation in mind.
Last updated on March 9, 2016
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Game Series
Dead Island Series
A series of first-person perspective (FPP) action games, combining zombie-slasher and RPG elements. The series was started by the Polish studio Techland, and then its development was handled by other teams, working on behalf of the publisher and owner of the rights to the brand - Deep Silver.
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Dead Island: Definitive Edition Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Techland
Publisher: Deep Silver / Plaion
Dead Island: Definitive Edition System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2500 3.3 GHz/AMD FX-8320 3.5 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560/Radeon HD 6870 or better, 20 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/8.1/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz/AMD FX-8350 4.0, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 780/Radeon R9 290 or better, 20 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/8.1/10 64-bit
Dead Island: Definitive Collection out now – see trailer and graphics comparison
Dead Island: Definitive Collection, a bundle including both installments of the Dead Island series, is now available for purchase. A launch trailer was also released.
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June 1, 2016