I had Dead island 2 preordered from GameStop for 8 years! The pride I had taking my receipt to GameStop was accompanied by look of shock and awe from the employees. One guy high fives me and the manager gave me a dead Island promotional prop. I’m so excited!

Dead island 2 shocked me, honestly I'm not a graphics guy but this is the first game where I'm shocked at how accurate or life like the gore is and the fact thats it feels as close to real life looking without being creepy

I'm relieved the devs decided to make it more linear. The older and busier I'm becoming, particularly as a full-time student, the less time I have for video games so time is now an aspect I take into consideration with new releases, particularly open worlds.

I hope this game gets the support it needs. They could do a lot for this game with DLC.

Honestly I'd argue that youtubers are more important than the press. I feel alot of people will value the words of content creators over the words of the "journalists"

Ive been following you since the fallout 4 speculation matty, and the one thing that I appreciate is your quick reviews before or shortly after the game drops. You give me a better opinion on purchases in a good window and it helps!

Of course we are here for your review ! Even after watching 4 reviews on this game, still looked forward to yours.

I'm a few hours into it and I agree--it's fun--and I also agree that the relative linearity is welcome. That has allowed me to turn off the compass and quest markers. I have to explore quite thoroughly to find my objectives but the environmental detail really holds up and I'm not getting bored/frustrated.

*Techland did not move on, they were removed from the Dead Island 2 project due to the mixed reception of the first*

You mentioned the high gore and I can’t help but think this influenced Dying Light 2’s ‘Gut Feeling (gore) Update’ that released this week as well. Both games will likely help sales of the other honestly for people wanting that zombie smashing fix.

You can even review a game 2 weeks after release. You are one of my go to reviewers, along with ACG and CHILLUP. Love your stuff Matty.

12 years in the making and it wasn’t a let down i was shocked and had a blast playing the game

Dead island was so fun and the co-op allowed for hilarious moments with friends that I still remember to this day. I have no doubt this one has the ability to do the same but we will see 😅 great video once again Matty

9:10 a little slip of the tongue calling it Dying Light 2? Lol I love this man

Matty, you are a first-class KZfaq reviewer in my book! Yours is the first review I've watched for this game.

Thnx for covering this Matty. I played the original back in the day and expect to like this one as well. Got it for free for buying a amd graphics card.

Cheers Matty! I actually look forward to your reviews! ✌️🙂

I'm pumped to play it! This was a great review also so thank you! And you called it dying light 2 at timestamp 9:15 lol

Does anyone else remember watching the first trailer for this game like 10 years ago

Matty, long time viewer, your videos are often on my feed and I'm always game to watch when the content hits my interest. Subscribing to you today my dude, keep up the great work 🌺

I would always much rather watch a review from you than pretty much anyone else, keep doing them please

This sounds like everything I was hoping for this whole time! Fresh experience while still retaining the dead island "fun factor" that doesn't take itself too seriously lol get on, explore, loot, and slay zombies👌

Awesome review, Matty! I can't wait to play this later tonight.

We rock with the KZfaqrs bro. Don’t care who gets the review release first. Y’all word and opinions is what counts the most. Not the big guys

Love that you got the TellTale Walking dead music bumping in the background :) nice little detail

Just from playing the game for a few hours i can say that turning off the enemy health bars makes the game look even more viseral and immersive then it already is.

I'm so glad this game even came out. The details of the zombie killing seem very unique, even in an overly saturated market that is zombie video games. I'll have to check this one out

I only wait for you & ACG reviews, we got you Matty!

I've always enjoyed your analysis and takes on games much more than game journalists and their reviews. Thanks for all the great content and keeping us informed Matty!

You could do a review months after a game releases, I will still watch it because you are one of the best out there buddy. Hi from England BTW.👍

Super excited for this game will wait for half off because of the short story/side content, but don’t mind the linear style and looking forward to the throwback from all those years ago!!!

We come to you because we respect your opinion, not necessarily for timeliness (although that is a bonus when they align). Stay positive. Love your life.

At 9:10 I was slightly confused on what video I was watching lol. Dying light 2

9:12 I keep doing that also.killer review brother.

just preordered the game. can't wait to check this game out! This review was awesome!

Longtime lurker, I just want to say. I appreciate that Matty is willing to talk with his hands.

Great video! 🙂 been looking forward to this game for a loooong time, it looks so slick and fun. I never get tired of a good zombie slaying game 🙂

Just a side note everyone- dying light 2 released an update today that IMMENSELY improves the physics and gore! Just like the first game! Play that in the mean time haha

Love this channel and your takes on games. Happy to be here rather than elsewhere, lol.

Amazingly well structured review mate

Great to hear that you liked it, I saw one review giving it a super low score and it made me think twice but like most of the time, you have the most grounded reviews and seeing what the game is and not what it should have been. Edit: I don't mean you do not talk about the low points and stuff, I mean that you usually do not deduct points from features other games have and the game does not.

Skipped all the other reviews, waiting for yours. I trust your opinion and review style.

Been waiting for your review all week. Thanks for always putting in the hard work for us!

Thank you for the review Matty! I was gunna preorder this game before I saw this video, and now honestly I can say you convinced me to wait on it ~

It took me a sec to realize you used the walking dead telltale games music in the background it adds a nice touch.

Love your channel, great review. I grew up in Los Angeles still live there so it’ll be fun to battle zombies in my backyard!

3:47 didn't expect the walking dead game theme here but a pleasant surprise nonetheless

Didn't know it was the same dev as the 2nd home front. That's sick I actually really enjoyed my time with that game. Need to play the dlc for it

Loving this walking dead telltale series music in the background 👌

Awesome video thanks Matty!

Your amazing Matty love your channel!!

That background sound brought back memories.

The fact that devs have continued working on the exact same thing we saw 8 years ago and it still stays true to exactly what they wanted then...just awes me. Remember when duke was stuck in development hell and how different that game became? Thats not whats happening here and it makes me giddy

I really like your perspective/ reviews.

subtle touch using the Telltale Walking Dead music in the background

I'm a big fan of the original but if the second game is even better. That will make me very happy.

"Is surprised me" 😂 my brain hated that

I like how you’re playing TWD Telltale series music in the background

I don’t always have time to watch every news update but I do try to watch every review because you still remain fairly neutral and I respect that and I try to like videos when I can remember but I’m only human after all🗿 happy 420 Matty

This game knows what it is and doesn't try to be something else, I really like how they shifted focus from just flat destruction regardless of damage type to damage types doing specific things and using the environmental hazards to ur advantage... in dead island 1 and riptide u could use the same weapon on everyone and it worked the same, just switching it up to from the previous games gives it a tiny bit more to think about... oh I got a crusher, time to work the extremities with blunt weapons, got a fire fighter cant use elemental weapons need to use bleed or blunt weapons, oh I'm surrounded by smaller zombies time to use my upgraded ground pound... it's the small details like that that I like, like everytime I see a car with the hood open I know I can grab the battery and I now have a "3 toss shock grenade" u have to wait for the battery to stop sparking b4 picking it back up but it usually does right b4 the zombies do, use the water jugs, fuel tanks, and caustic x containers to thin the herd, they are there to be used and they made them fun so use em!!! I'm having a blast with the game, I think the cards work better than the skill trees just for the simple fact u can swap cards and change ur playstyle on the fly. For me this is a very fun sequel, is it game of the year? probably not, but in a gaming landscape of terrible releases and unfinished crap being pawned off as a finished game, seeing dead island 2 be a complete and functional game is very refreshing. (4/5 stars)

Trust me buddy, we appreciate these reviews over the "press" reviews. The YT reviewers like you tell it like it is so that we can make informed decisions on whether to buy or not. Thank you for this review. As a fan of the original DR, I'll be definitely picking this up ASAP.

Typo in title Matty typo in the title!

Telltale TWD music on the background? Love it

I noticed you used Lee and Clementine’s them from Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Season 1 in this video 😢. Beautiful track. Can’t wait to play Dead Island 2 tomorrow on my PS5

Was that Genshin Impact music in the background during the intro?? Lol love it 😛

The game looks amazing, can’t wait to pick up my hell-a edition!!

Your reviews are way better than the press anyway

I noticed the Walking Dead telltale theme, Matty. You know how to pull my strings

Will always watch your review Matty!

Wife picked it up for me today. Going to play it all night after kids go to bed. I just want a game with a not so serious story and a fun zombie killing experience. I wish it had couch coop tho.

I never buy a game without watching your reviews , so it’s not a problem if we get the review a few days later .

One of the best content reviewers on KZfaq. Thank you for your work.

Honestly Matty I always wait to see what you and Jake Bladino say and then make my decision. Corporate reviews are for the birds.

Hello Mr. Matty I hope this makes you feel better I prefer your reviews over everyone else. So I go to your Channel first

I expected you to discuss graphics and what settings could be tinkered with. I think that would've made this review perfect

I loved the first Dead Island , I almost lost faith seeing a sequel to it but here we are. Never say never in the video game industry I say lol good review Matty. Definitely will be picking up sooner then later..

I’ll always wait for your review Matty, been subscribed for like a decade now, value your opinion and would rather support your channel.

Love the vibe of channel One of a few English speaking youtuber I watch Awesome content man. On my way to ps store buying the game

I’m definitely going to try this when it goes on sale

Has anyone experienced an issue with the Cold Pork side quest? Can’t get the door to open even after I disable the mag lock.

Imagine the gore system in a non zombie game..

Its interesting to see positive reviews. I've seen a lot of middling to poor reviews. Appreciate your review Matty.

What was the background music around 3:58? I've heard it before.

Alot of people are hating on DI2 but I love it and it feels like a classic DI game but better cause of the awesome gore graphics. I'm really surprised how good it came out after switching hands, I thought it was never even gunna happen. I'm overall happy with the game and been having a blast playing with my friends it makes it so much funner.

Great review , I’m sure lee and Clem would love it ;)

Second mouse gets the cheese, Matty! And, this is the first review I’ve watched 👌

Yep. Figured this would be a good one!

This background music reminds me of The Walking Dead S1 video game

Love the Silent Hill 3 music, Matty!

Hey Matty how'd the house inspection go?

Looks like a fun time. But I'll probably wait for a sale.

LOVE YOU MATTY your the best reviewer I watch and only one I watch your the best KZfaqr in my humble opinion

What a great Review bro, I give this game an 11 out of 10. The story was great! DI2 is in my top 5 games now fr😎

Me and my best friend are only about 20% into the main story, but we love it so far. Me and my buddy have played a multitude of shooter games, but together, we seem to not really mind the "lacking" gun play in dead island 2.. it just felt expected, from dead island since in the first game, unless you were using Pernas fury, guns were absolutely terrible at killing zeds.. In dead island 2 we at least get guns that are for sure capable of taking out the Z's, without being so powerful that I makes you feel like you no longer need a melee weapon, like Dying Light 1 made you feel . I actually love this. Dead island really does stay true to the original game, and I would say it is well worth playing the first game, before the second game, because there are a lot of mini references, and name drops of major characters from the first game in dead island 2, and that just adds to the experience for me. I find myself calling the special zombies by their original names despite their name changes in dead island 2. The gore as well is one of my favorite things about the game. This is truly a gore-fest, and it's lovely for those with the stomach for it.

This is more of a random question, but how can you use The Walking Dead Season 1 music in this video with out it being copyright claimed? I've been wanting to use tracks like these for my own videos but I was always worried about getting claimed. Is there a specific place to download these tracks so it can be used on KZfaq? Sorry for the long winded question! Dead Island 2 is a blast so far!

It says you can't join your buddy if they're too far ahead, but my guess (due to the way it's worded) is you can join them back where they are and help them progress.

Wait is that music in the background from the walking dead telltale game? As in the first one when in the drugstore

Are we able to turn off all the screen clutter just curious getting it regardless

I was expecting this game to be a serious mess considering it's turmoil during development. I'm genuinely very happy with it, I'm enjoying it more than Dying Light 2 so far.

What is this footage or what you played it on the series X