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Review of Dying Light 2: Stay Human on PlayStation 4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Feb 2022
Cover image of Dying Light 2: Stay Human on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 04 Feb 2022
Genre: Action Role-Playing, Survival Horror
Developer: Techland
Publisher: Techland

Introduction

Welcome back to a world where titular existential dread isn't just a catchy title for your next monologue; it's also a lifestyle choice. Enter "Dying Light 2: Stay Human," where parkour, melee combat, and plenty of fraught moral decisions collide within the underbelly of a city riddled with brain-hungry zombies. Can our protagonist, Aiden Caldwell, navigate this precarious landscape and find his sister before he succumbs to infection-or at least before he trips over his own feet? Grab your grappling hook-let's jump in!

Gameplay

Dying Light 2 serves us a smorgasbord of parkour-infused melee combat, a delightful blend that keeps players vertically inclined and constantly ducking for cover-mostly from vengeful undead. Set in a sprawling city named Villedor, players control Aiden as he tumbles, climbs, and glides through the urban jungle. Whether you're grappling over rooftops or diving head-first into a throng of zombies, each movement is a chance to exhibit your questionable reflexes. The parkour mechanics have been reportedly juiced up to showcase over 3000 animations, but let's be honest, half of those will probably be you flailing around in mid-air. Combat leans heavily on melee weapons that seem more fragile than your average youth's self-esteem-these tools of destruction degrade with each encounter. But fear not! Because scavenging for blueprints and crafting upgrades is a cornerstone of the experience. Combat becomes a strategic dance where you decide between wielding a rusty bat or dipping into your reserves of crossbow ammunition. Zombies remain slow during sunlight but transform into a terrifying horde under the moonlight, making nightfall the ultimate jump scare when you've got a clumsy character like Aiden who lacks planning skills.

Graphics

Graphics are where Dying Light 2 struts its stuff. Villedor is stunning, with rich environments ranging from urban landscapes to eerie wastelands filled with dynamic lighting. The daylight makes your in-game parkour escapade look good, while the night-time casts a sinister mood that can make even the bravest player second-guess their next leap. Textures are slick and polished enough to make even the most jaded critics raise an eyebrow, but let's not get carried away. While the aesthetic isn't earth-shattering, it certainly feels like a well-crafted environment conducive to chaos and mayhem. There's certainly something nice about watching the city shift with time, even when you'd prefer your brain-softening foes to stay dead.

Conclusion

Overall, 'Dying Light 2: Stay Human' delivers a solid, albeit flawed, experience. It shines during high-octane parkour sequences and offers a wide array of weapons and mechanics to play with. However, the narrative doesn't always hold together, often leaving players scratching their heads more than uncovering the thrilling plot twists. While some elements feels recycled from its predecessor, it builds a thrilling world worth exploring. If you're looking to take a leap into the madness of a zombie-infested open world-or just want to blame your deaths on wandering foes-this game is certainly worth a look. Just remember to watch your step!

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