For example, GameSpot gave Dying Light 2 a 6 out of 10, with the reviewer, Mark Delaney, describing it as a “perplexing game” that was lacking in polish “in many areas.” However, Delaney praised the open-world setting and parkour elements. Meanwhile, IGN’s Travis Northup praises the potential of Dying Light 2: Stay Human but warns that it’s the kind of game “best added to your backlog” because of the ongoing issues and bugs. Although Travis’ problems with the game can be fixed with a patch, he adds that “no patch can fix the forgettable main plot” but he was quick to reassure fans that the side missions were well worth it. VGC’s Jordan Middler echoed the same thoughts, saying that the game “feels like it lost its direction somewhere along the way.” He adds that the “world feels primed for a dynamic story.” Middler ends his review of Dying Light 2: Stay Human by saying that Techland sidelined the game’s early ideas “for a generic zombie plot, uninspiring combat, and the absence of any kind of danger.” Here’s a round-up of more reviews from around the video game industry:
PCGamesN - 6/10 Game Informer - 9.5/10 PC Gamer - 84/100 Windows Central - 4/5 Destructoid - 7.5 Games Radar - 3.5/5 Digital Trends - 3/5
As you can see, Dying Light 2: Stay Human’s reviews aren’t too far off from what critics had to say about the first game. The combat, while not game-changing, is passable and the plot is so-so. However, the main draws of Dying Light have always been its open-world setting and parkour mechanics, both of which are in full display in the sequel. Not to mention, Dying Light carved out its niche and following over the years because of Techland’s undying support for the game. Techland has confirmed that it had at least five years’ worth of post-launch content planned for Dying Light 2: Stay Human. But, that’s not all. Techland has even laid out its plans to release more content every month until at least June, which is when Dying Light 2’s first story DLC will arrive. Finally, Techland has promised a day one patch that will solve the vast majority of issues that reviewers encountered in Dying Light 2: Stay Human. Ultimately, the choice to play Dying Light 2: Stay Human is completely up to you. If you’re itching for an open-world zombie game, then be our guest. If not, February is a jam-packed month full of alternatives that are just as good if not better. Case in point, Horizon: Forbidden West and Elden Ring. Also, if you’re into shooters, Destiny 2’s The Witcher Queen expansion will be here within a couple of weeks from now as well.
