Platform: Microsoft Xbox 360
Region: NTSC
Developer(s): Techland Sp. z o.o
Publishers(s): Deep Silver
ReleaseDate: 2011-09-06
Players: 1
Co-op: No
Dead Island [Game of the Year Platinum Hits]
Dead Island is a 2011 survival horror action role-playing video game developed by Techland and published by Deep Silver[3] for Microsoft Windows, Linux, OS X, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Centered on the challenge of surviving a zombie-infested open world with a major emphasis on melee. The plot focuses on 4 playable survivors trying to survive and escape off the fictional island of Banoi. The game was announced at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo, but delayed until 2011. The game's cinematic announcement trailer was met with controversy over its depiction of a dead child. However reception was nonetheless positive, with praise going towards the emotional impact, animation, and story, with the trailer being held as one of the best in any medium. The game was released in 2011. September for North America/Europe and in October for Japan. Despite the pre-release acclaim, the game received generally lukewarm reviews. While praised for its atmosphere, gameplay and playable characters, it was also criticized for large technical difficulties and in-game glitches, graphics, and most notably being hampered for lacking the emotional themes presented in the trailer.
ESRB Rating: M - Mature 17+
Genre(s): Action | Shooter | Horror