Dead Island
09-08-11 | 03:50 PM
#201
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Re: Dead Island
I swear, you'd think Borderlands was the most original game ever if this forum was the only place you visit. There isn't a single game that isn't compared to it here. 
Also, there have been a ton of games with "skill trees" before WoW, although I think one of the first was Diablo, which both Borderlands and Dead Island (and a billion other games) borrow many things from.
Also, there have been a ton of games with "skill trees" before WoW, although I think one of the first was Diablo, which both Borderlands and Dead Island (and a billion other games) borrow many things from.
Besides, Diablo and WoW are both owned by Activision Blizzard, so I guess that doesn't matter who came up with it first.
09-08-11 | 04:33 PM
#202
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Re: Dead Island
I've played L4D 1, and DR2. I also got L4D 2 but I think I haven't played it yet.
I've only played Dead Island for one hour, compared to completing the main story (?) in L4D and around 6-8 hours in DR2, and this game is better.
Someone here said that it was more realistic, and I laughed, and then I played the game and I agreed with him.
Since right now I'm playing Gears of War 2 in the Xbox 360, trying to get some achievements, and I'm going to be playing Gears 3 when it's released, I got this game for the PC. $39 (digital download) from Amazon, it's actually a Steam download. That way I can play Dead Island during the day in my breaks from work.
I've played for only one hour but I've doing a lot of testing, you know how it's playing in the PC, changing settings, resolution, high detail, trying the keyboard, trying the Xbox pad, etc.
I've only played Dead Island for one hour, compared to completing the main story (?) in L4D and around 6-8 hours in DR2, and this game is better.
Someone here said that it was more realistic, and I laughed, and then I played the game and I agreed with him.
Since right now I'm playing Gears of War 2 in the Xbox 360, trying to get some achievements, and I'm going to be playing Gears 3 when it's released, I got this game for the PC. $39 (digital download) from Amazon, it's actually a Steam download. That way I can play Dead Island during the day in my breaks from work.
I've played for only one hour but I've doing a lot of testing, you know how it's playing in the PC, changing settings, resolution, high detail, trying the keyboard, trying the Xbox pad, etc.
09-08-11 | 06:19 PM
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Re: Dead Island
Oops! Did I send you an invite? I'm sorry, it really was a mistake.
If anyone receives an invite for me, it probably it's a mistake, I don't a have a lot of time to play during the week, so I just try to grind a few rounds in horde.
To stay on topic, the game (Dead Island) is better than the trailer.
If anyone receives an invite for me, it probably it's a mistake, I don't a have a lot of time to play during the week, so I just try to grind a few rounds in horde.
To stay on topic, the game (Dead Island) is better than the trailer.
09-08-11 | 11:56 PM
#204
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Re: Dead Island
So I just got to ACT 2 and holy crap!!! You thought map was big in the resort.....just wait till you see the new map. (FYI: only at 29% main plot progress). Loving this game. Too bad I'm redboxing it but I was testing it out cause I don't have the money to buy it and I haven't been able to put it down the last 2 nights. Will definitely have to buy it sometime when the price drops.
09-09-11 | 12:32 AM
#205
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Re: Dead Island
well I am another redbox that plans on picking it up now...it was REALLY hard to stop playing ...but I want to wait to do this with friends...
This is more Fallout than Borderlands...other than the coop, I really don't see the Borderlands comparison.....
I was expecting a mess of a game, but I find it to be WAY more polished than reviews had me thinking...
This is more Fallout than Borderlands...other than the coop, I really don't see the Borderlands comparison.....
I was expecting a mess of a game, but I find it to be WAY more polished than reviews had me thinking...
09-09-11 | 07:01 AM
#206
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Re: Dead Island
Finally starting to see some decent loot once I made it to Chapter 3. I saw three blue drops in about 10 minutes, where before I've only seen one blue, and it was a quest reward.
I'm loving this game, although it does have some issues. My only real complaint right now is the severe lack of guns, which I'm guessing will get better as I progress. It just kind of sucks playing the "guns expert" when I've only gotten one shitty white gun as a quest reward, with a single bullet.
I'm loving this game, although it does have some issues. My only real complaint right now is the severe lack of guns, which I'm guessing will get better as I progress. It just kind of sucks playing the "guns expert" when I've only gotten one shitty white gun as a quest reward, with a single bullet.
09-09-11 | 07:20 AM
#207
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Re: Dead Island
^^ Maybe that was a hint to off yourself
09-09-11 | 07:30 AM
#208
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Re: Dead Island
Finally starting to see some decent loot once I made it to Chapter 3. I saw three blue drops in about 10 minutes, where before I've only seen one blue, and it was a quest reward.
I'm loving this game, although it does have some issues. My only real complaint right now is the severe lack of guns, which I'm guessing will get better as I progress. It just kind of sucks playing the "guns expert" when I've only gotten one shitty white gun as a quest reward, with a single bullet.
I'm loving this game, although it does have some issues. My only real complaint right now is the severe lack of guns, which I'm guessing will get better as I progress. It just kind of sucks playing the "guns expert" when I've only gotten one shitty white gun as a quest reward, with a single bullet.
09-09-11 | 08:17 AM
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Re: Dead Island
I'm still doing side quests for the Lighthouse and even the Lifeguard Tower. It's almost like you don't won't to move on because you feel like you're missing getting something done. You are given lots of freedom to roam and it seems there's something you can do.
09-09-11 | 09:00 AM
#210
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Re: Dead Island
You pull out a different gun during Rage. I think it has a limited amount of bullets however, because there have been a few points where I'm clicking but the gun doesn't fire, after I fired off a bunch of shots.
Rage is awesome though, I always save it for when I come across some thugs. Kills them really quick.
Rage is awesome though, I always save it for when I come across some thugs. Kills them really quick.
09-09-11 | 09:12 AM
#211
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Re: Dead Island
You pull out a different gun during Rage. I think it has a limited amount of bullets however, because there have been a few points where I'm clicking but the gun doesn't fire, after I fired off a bunch of shots.
Rage is awesome though, I always save it for when I come across some thugs. Kills them really quick.
Rage is awesome though, I always save it for when I come across some thugs. Kills them really quick.
this game is so good....
09-09-11 | 09:48 AM
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Re: Dead Island
They got really easy once I modified my blue bat, now almost every hit causes them to stumble around a bunch.
First one I faced I had real issues with, I couldn't really hit him at all, so I finally just started throwing all my weapons at him, he had like 10 weapons stuck in him or laying near him, until I was out of weapons and was screwed...
Yes, this game is awesome. It has issues, but the fun factor is crazy high.
First one I faced I had real issues with, I couldn't really hit him at all, so I finally just started throwing all my weapons at him, he had like 10 weapons stuck in him or laying near him, until I was out of weapons and was screwed...
Yes, this game is awesome. It has issues, but the fun factor is crazy high.
09-09-11 | 12:58 PM
#213
Re: Dead Island
I came really close to buying this at Kmart last night but couldn’t pull the trigger. By the time I get around to playing it, I know it will dip below $40 a couple times by then. Hopefully there are people around here still playing through co op by then.
09-09-11 | 02:41 PM
#214
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Re: Dead Island
Whatever you guys do, don't waste points on lock picking. The lockers have complete crap in them about 60% of the time, and the other 40% they have nothing at all. So pissed I wasted three points in it.
09-09-11 | 03:34 PM
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Re: Dead Island
Is anyone playing this solo? I know a lot of people went on about how borderlands is only fun in co-op. But i love playing borderlands solo. Is this the same case with Dead Island?
09-09-11 | 03:58 PM
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Re: Dead Island
So far most of my play is solo. I have one friend who is like three levels ahead of me while three others are closer to 8-10 levels. There's plenty to do solo so don't worry about it but just like Borderlands co-op it seems a bit more fun the little I've played it.
One of those friends siad he has two seperate characters going; one for solo and the other with a co-op friend which is the same level. He said when we do four player co-op it'll be best if we all start out with new characters and keep them just for that. i know with GOW3 around the corner i need to start moving faster.
One of those friends siad he has two seperate characters going; one for solo and the other with a co-op friend which is the same level. He said when we do four player co-op it'll be best if we all start out with new characters and keep them just for that. i know with GOW3 around the corner i need to start moving faster.
09-09-11 | 05:50 PM
#218
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Re: Dead Island
Went to get this today with my $20 credit and my f'ing Kmart didn't have it in stock. I was told they only received 2 in total! You guys have me desperately wanting this game now.
09-09-11 | 06:46 PM
#219
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Re: Dead Island
I can't complete a side quest in Act 2 because what I need is inside a level 3 chest. :/
09-09-11 | 10:26 PM
#220
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Re: Dead Island
So I left.
09-10-11 | 04:49 AM
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Re: Dead Island
I finally got some money saved up. For awhile there I was dying 100 times a quest and had nothing. At one point all my weapons were broken and I had 90 bucks to my name. Finally just decided it's stupid to kill every zombie I come across even though it's xp. I finished about 10 quests just running around act 2's city and avoiding zombies.
09-10-11 | 09:48 AM
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Re: Dead Island
man...is this game sold out.
Target, Kmart, Walmart and 2 GameStop's near me are sold out online and in-store.
So glad I called the 1 GS near me and reserved the last copy. Walked in, there was another in front of me who asked "Dead Island for 360?", the guy asked if he was the one that called and I was right behind and said that was me.
he then called another GS local for the fella and they were out. The dejection on the guy's face was absolutely priceless.
i wonder if they underestimated the demand or something.
Target, Kmart, Walmart and 2 GameStop's near me are sold out online and in-store.
So glad I called the 1 GS near me and reserved the last copy. Walked in, there was another in front of me who asked "Dead Island for 360?", the guy asked if he was the one that called and I was right behind and said that was me.
he then called another GS local for the fella and they were out. The dejection on the guy's face was absolutely priceless.
i wonder if they underestimated the demand or something.
09-10-11 | 10:35 AM
#225
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Re: Dead Island
I played some last night again with the help of "BJ". He helped doing some quests that was labled"hard" and knew what to do. I think his is where co-op play either with someone in your range or ahead of you really helps.
So if anyone is still around the Lighthouse area on side quest you're more than welcome to jump in on mine or need to do something particularly like "BJ" ...two or three headshots in a row...
So if anyone is still around the Lighthouse area on side quest you're more than welcome to jump in on mine or need to do something particularly like "BJ" ...two or three headshots in a row...