This Dead Island preview gives a quick look at what can be expected from the first person, sandbox, role-playing game!
Dead Island is an upcoming open world horror action adventure video game in development by Techland for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and OnLive. It is centered on the challenge of survival on a zombie-infested island with a major emphasis on melee combat.
The game will feature open world gameplay, played from a first person perspective, with up to four-player co-operative play in a heavily interactive environment and is set in the Palms Resort, in fictional Banoi, located off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The focus will be on melee combat, incorporating customizable weaponry, vehicular customization/combat, and RPG elements.
It is due to hit shelves on September 6th (US) and the rest of the world on September 9th 2011 – not long now!
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Key Features of Dead Island
Here is a list of key elements that will be available in Techland’s Dead Island based on news and announcements made so far.
Core Elements
Dead Island will feature open world gameplay, played from a first person perspective, with up to four-player co-operative play in a heavily interactive environment. The focus will be on melee combat, incorporating customizable weaponry, vehicular customization/combat, and RPG elements.
There will also be an experience system and a skill tree system.
Characters
- Xian Mei, an employee at the Royal Palms Resort. Born and raised in China, she chose an occupation that allowed her to leave her country of birth in order to experience different people and cultures. She is a fast learner, intelligent, and also-as a passionate sportswoman, quick on her feet. This opportunity to meet and greet all the different nationalities that visited the hotel was ideal for Xian Mei, as it provided a perfect source of inspiration for her dreams of travelling the globe.
- Sam B, a one-hit wonder rap star of fading fame. He was booked by the Royal Palms Resort to perform his well-known song “Who Do You Voodoo?” at a high-profile hotel party. He gladly took the chance to play this gig. Once strong, self-confident and proud, Sam B has had a troubled past and a history of drug and alcohol abuse, as his private life became caught in a haze of fake friends and bad advisors.
- Logan, a former NFL star, spoiled by life and successful in every possible way. Logan’s ego finally put an end to his bright future. Taking part in a reckless street race with tragic consequences, Logan not only killed a young woman-his unfortunate passenger-he also fractured his knee, putting an end to his sports career. His fall from stardom inevitably followed and he plunged swiftly into a life of bitterness and despair. In an attempt to get away from the demons hunting him, he gladly takes the chance to experience the beauties and wonders of Banoi Island.
- Purna is a former officer of the Sydney Police department. After losing her career when she killed a child molester who could not be touched legally because of his wealth and connections, Purna then turned to working as a bodyguard for VIPs in dangerous places all over the world. She is hired not just for her skills but her looks as wealthy men did not mind showing up with Purna on their arm.
Survival Tactics
Players will need to use flashlights in dark areas and during night-time sections throughout the game. There is also a stamina bar, meaning that after a set amount of action with a weapon, the character will need to stop to regain their stamina before continuing to attack.
Enemies
A few enemies have been confirmed. These include “The Suicider”, a large, disfigured enemy with boils upon its body; “The Butcher”, a humanoid-shaped zombie with long hair, and missing both arms from the elbow; “The Thug”, which will knock players over, stunning them; “The Ram”, a large man wrapped in a straitjacket with a mask covering his mouth and finally “The Drowner”, another large disfigured enemy covered in slime with large red eyes.
“The Floater” has also been confirmed; this overweight zombie attempts to throw up on you, and first appears in the sewers.
Special Class Zombies
It has also been confirmed that there are “special class” zombies, which are more powerful than the standard zombie.
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