Dead Island (2011)

The player is drawn into the world of Dead Island on the brink of a mysterious epidemic that suddenly, and without warning, breaks out on the fictional island of Banoi. As a guest of the Royal Palms Resort, the player's stay was supposed to be a dream holiday; a luxurious getaway to the beautiful beaches of a tropical paradise. But faced with the reality of a zombie apocalypse, there is only one thing left to do: Survive. This is Dead Island; a paradise to die for.

Release date

September 6, 2011

Genres

Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Developer

Techland

Publisher

Deep Silver

How long to beat Dead Island (HowLongToBeat): Main Story 18½ hours · Main + Sides 28 hours · Completionist 48½ hours.

Metacritic Metascore: 71.

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