Let's dodge some zombie bites, go sightseeing in HELL-A, and slay our way through hordes of mutated wretches. Join us for a conversation about a first-person, over-the-top zombie slayer called Dead Island 2.
Welcome back to Hip Fire, a mini-series where we share our first impressions about a game after 5–10 hours of gameplay. In this episode, we discuss our co-op experience with Dead Island 2. This game is brutal and disgusting in all the right ways. It features a procedurally generated dismemberment system called FLESH that allows players to break bones and internal organs and destroy anything in their way. We dive into the diverse weapon sets, talk about the character selection screen, and Willie reveals which 70s rock band he can't stand. Joseph and Taylor break down the shortcomings of the game's dash mechanic, and we read a few reviews from Metacritic. Overall, we think Dead Island 2 is a lot of fun to play with friends and 100% worth trying out if you have a subscription to Game Pass.
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