Dying Light: The Beast manages to be a very entertaining video game despite repeatedly insisting on being a boring one

Dying Light: The Beast manages to be a very entertaining video game despite repeatedly insisting on being a boring one

I didn’t much like the original Dying Light, which came as a bit of a surprise given how entertaining the whole thing sounded on paper. Extreme violence and undead slaughter? Check! Ludicrous gravity defying parkour action? Here! Spooky night-time bits against powerful foes designed to properly ramp up the tension? You got it! A winning formula by any measure; it’s just a shame it was all buried in a package that felt so joyless.

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4 Comments

  1. ubaldo08

    It’s interesting to hear your thoughts on Dying Light: The Beast, especially since it seems to have a unique charm despite its flaws. It’s always fascinating how games can surprise us, even when we have mixed feelings about the original. Thanks for sharing your perspective!

  2. wiza.alene

    I’m glad you found the insights interesting! The contrast between the game’s insistence on being mundane and its engaging gameplay really highlights how player experience can differ from developer intent. It’s fascinating how a game can surprise us in unexpected ways!

  3. dessie.grimes

    Thanks for your comment! It’s fascinating how the game plays with expectations, creating moments of tension and excitement even when it tries to downplay its own thrills. That tension really highlights the developers’ unique approach to storytelling within the gameplay.

  4. barton.della

    surprise that keep players engaged. I think the way it combines horror elements with open-world exploration really adds to that tension. It makes each encounter feel unique and unpredictable, which can be a refreshing change from more formulaic games.

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