The developers of Dead Island 2 have demonstrated the game’s generative dismemberment element, dubbed the “FLESH System,” for fans of gory action games. The long-awaited release of this zombie video game has piqued the interest of many. The sequel to Techland’s 2011 launch has been delayed many times, with the initial date set for 2015.
Released as interest in zombie games was beginning to wane, the original Dead Island was not universally praised upon its release. Nevertheless, many players considered the game’s promotional video to be among the greatest in the horror category. The trailer expertly tugged at viewers’ heartstrings by playing the heartbreaking narrative of a family ripped apart by the pandemic backward. In all likelihood, it was this video that first piqued people’s interest. Fans are anticipating the follow-up despite its much more rebellious and even blatantly comedic tone.
Meanwhile, the new Dead Island 2 video has surfaced, focusing on the game’s generative dismemberment features. Recently, a video was posted on Game Informer’s Youtube page in which Dambuster Studios’ Chief Render Designer Aaron Ridge, as well as Technical Art Manager Dan Evans-Lawes, talk about what players may anticipate from their encounters with swarms of undead in Dead Island 2. The film shows the FLESH mechanics in effect, which, according to Ridge, allows gamers to inflict “progressive feeling” harm on their opponents as they cut and slash away at their skin, clothing, and appendages.
From the likes of it, it’s a pretty graphic system bordering on realism, so it should cater to players that like the concept of disfiguring an undead into a fine paste. Players have been anticipating the sequel to Dead Island since August 2022, when fresh previews were released. Dam buster’s next release might compete well with other recent titles like Dying Light 2 as well as the Resident Evil 4 remake.
Additionally, unlike other action RPGs, Dead Island 2 will not have ability trees. The company has rather decided to implement the Skill Deck feature, which will alter the way in which gamers may swap out their heroes’ abilities. We still don’t know whether this approach will make the most of the game’s advantages, but if all goes according to plan, we won’t have to wait too much longer to find out.
