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Review of Dying Light: Platinum Edition on Nintendo Switch

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Oct 2021
Cover image of Dying Light: Platinum Edition on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 19 Oct 2021
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Techland
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome to Harran, the city where parkour skills are more critical than your GPA. In "Dying Light: Platinum Edition," you step into the shoes of Kyle Crane, an undercover agent with the worst job ever-trying to save a city full of zombies while making friends, enemies, and questionable choices. Don't worry; it's mostly in good fun, but hold onto your controllers because Crane is about to run, jump, and swing his way through a zombie apocalypse like it's an extreme sport.

Gameplay

Gameplay in Dying Light is as intense as a double espresso on a Monday morning. You roam the streets of Harran in first-person view, armed with parkour skills that would impress even the most jaded freerunner. The game boasts a day-night cycle, and trust me, you want to play during the day. By day, zombies are as intimidating as a toddler throwing a tantrum-easy to avoid and utterly pathetic. But come nightfall, these undead critters trade their feeble strolls for Olympic-level sprints, turning the city into a horror-themed parkour course as you scramble for survival. The combat? It's a delightful mix of crafting, melee attacks, and parkour acrobatics. Picture this: you're dodging a horde of zombies, grappling onto a rooftop, and then-boom! You divekick a zombie into oblivion for a stylish kill. Cue the dramatic music!

Graphics

Visually, Dying Light is a looker. Developed on the Chrome Engine 6, the game features detailed environments and an atmospheric mood that dramatically shifts between daytime brightness and nighttime horror. Picture a cityscape inspired by a blend of Istanbul and Mumbai-a feast for your squishy human eyes! Sure, the Switch might not be packing the same punch as the PS4 or Xbox One, but it manages to maintain the grim beauty of Harran while giving you a fully portable zombie killing experience. Just don't expect to see all the visual bells and whistles; the resolution and frame rate take a bit of a hit, but hey, it's still a blast on-the-go!

Conclusion

Dying Light: Platinum Edition is a wild ride filled with memorable characters, intense zombies, and parkour skills that make you feel like Spider-Man in a midlife crisis. While some might find the story predictable, the emotional stakes keep you engaged as Crane grapples with moral dilemmas, friendships, and losing loved ones in a world that has gone completely bonkers. If you're ready to embrace the chaos and run from brain-hungry zombies while crafting questionable weapons, this game is the perfect fit for you. Just remember: there's no shame in jumping off a building to avoid a horde-unless you're doing it in real life, in which case, please don't. Grab your copy, rally your friends for co-op mode, and get ready to parkour your way to survival!

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