Dying Light is a Different Kind of Zombie Game. So, Why Does It Feel So Generic?

GeekParty writes: "Psychologists call it “exposure therapy.” When a patient suffers from a debilitating form of anxiety, some therapists will repeatedly expose him or her to the fear-inducing stimuli. Obviously, no one is ever in danger, so the process allows the patient to recontextualize their anxiety and extinguish the fear.

I think we’ve all been undergoing exposure therapy for zombies, thanks to the entertainment industry. They’re just not scary anymore."

[porkChop]

It doesn't.

[UKmilitia]

it doenst feel generic,feels like mirrors edge with zombies.

[BattleTorn]

I'm super glad people are liking, and sticking up for this game - I figured I was gonna have to hold a cult-like preference for it à la Dead Island.

[Bansai]

feels goooood https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[Psychotica]

Except you don't throw your weapon away after you kill someone..

[xabmol]

Now I am exited! This game was way under my radar, but now that I've seen some gameplay, thanks to your ME comment, I really want to play this.

I am a HUGE platforming fan, and the jumping in this game looks fuuhhuuuuhn!!

Also, a grappling hook?! WooHoo!

[hiredhelp]

Ive played dead island I much prefer dying light to both Dead Island 1-2.

[JsonHenry]

The critics keep trying to trash this game. I guess the dev company didn't grease the right palms.

It is basically everything you loved about Dead Island, with much improved visuals and enough gameplay changes to make it feel familiar but very new at the same time. It does not feel generic in the least.

[MysticStrummer]

Watching streams, it doesn't look like a different kind of zombie game. It looks like Dead Island with more zombies and a couple of added elements.

[konnerbllb]

Not generic. It is it's own type of game. It doesn't feel like anything made by another developer.

[Palitera]

Perfect comment.

[MysticStrummer]

Ok I took "different kind of zombie game" as meaning something new. I see your point.

[Number-Nine]

Looks exactly like Dead Island. The weapons, how you upgrade, the co op, the overall gameplay, etc...

[hiredhelp]

Thats cos it was supposed to be till deep silver parted waves with techland but by then techland already started on the game.
So they had to try do things to part it from dead island best they can i prefer the free flow jumping from 1 thing to another cool blue prints doesnt feel as repetitive imporroved lighting shadows.

[konnerbllb]

Basically the same developer. What I said is still true.

[FullmetalRoyale]

Been loving it so far.

[N8]

From what I saw it looks good. That's all I need

[IBeCallum1]

I was really looking forward to this game, especially after hearing David Belles involvement with the parkour. To be honest, I'm not surprised it isn't as good as it was hyped up to be. It was hyped.

[KingDustero]

I have about six hours in the game. So far there is nothing seriously bad or wrong about the game. Combat is fun and engaging. Taking on a pack of zombies takes some thinking and dancing around. They can't just be mowed down like in most zombie games. The parkour works well and makes the moving around the map a lot more enjoyable. Plus at night the whole tone of the game changes. Feels almost like a completely different game.

The story actually does draw the player in. I'm not too far into the main story line, but so far it is good and very grounded/dark. On top of that the characters are entertaining. Especially the ones in the side quests.

The game is great and is a must buy imo. It is something that is actually different and is down well.

[FullmetalRoyale]

I really like hanging on a ledge and looking around at the situation below me. I just like that it isn't all canned, in that you are in control all of the time, while climbing, ect.

[UKmilitia]

see i dont think it was very hyped,infact i thought it looked good from watching live feeds and presentations but then when i played i thought it was better playing than watching.

[Meltic]

Love it so far i dont care what other says.

[WizzroSupreme]

I've heard this game described as a first-person Assassin's Creed in a zombie apocalypse. Sounds about right.

[jriquelme_paraguay]

hmm.... Nope

[Buff1044]

Let's just enjoy the game.

[snookiegamer]

All I see is "Generic" articles crapping on games...like a crazy bad trend or something.

I'm waiting for Retail Copy next month ;/

[roland82]

I love everything about this game so far. Big world with a day and night cycle. Lots of loot and crafting. Even the combat which is what I was afraid of feeling generic is actually challenging and rewarding.

[Perjoss]

Giant Bomb (first look, not review) says its like Dead Island but better, solid combat, and they were interested to play more of it. I'm OK with that.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[jznrpg]

His opinion, but i personally really enjoy it .It is better than what anticipated , i like the controls, jumping etc. I am only a few hours into the game so far but i cant wait to go back online and play with my 17 yr old son. Going to go grab it for him right now !

[DJustinUNCHAIND]

Enjoying it quite a bit so far.

[Jumper09]

Because its a zombie game... we had enough Zombie games.

[FullmetalRoyale]

We?

[iNFAMOUZ1]

oops wrong comment

[NicSage]

I'm trying to decide what platform to get it on.

PC / PS4 / XBO

[Julion0715]

I like the game so far it has its own tone for the zombie genre and at night you do get scared and sucked into the action bcuz at night it's a whole different monster. You have to use brain about which zombie mob to take on or jus run away Im enjoying I wish more devs put their own spin on a specific genre like techland did