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Dead Island

Dead Island is a semi-open-world release where players pick one of four characters, each with their own unique abilities and skills, and embark on a quest to escape a zombie-infested island.

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Action RPG
Survival Horror
Released
September 6, 2011
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Techland
Publisher(s)
Deep Silver
Engine
chrome engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Dead Island

Paradise meets Hell!
Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!

The Dead Island Experience
Smash heads, crack skulls and slice ‘em up with visceral astounding melee combat and true story-based 4 player co-op in a sprawling open world just waiting for exploration.

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