Monday, August 15, 2011

'Dead Island': Preview

http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a332576/dead-island-preview.html

Once awake, you pick up a weapon and help a fellow survivor clear a pack of zombies outside, acting as a quick tutorial to Dead Island's combat. Attacks are almost entirely melee-focused, which is perfect for the slow-paced foes you're up against.While a single swing for the head can down a zombie, combat's much more involving than that, since attacks and sprinting are governed by a stamina bar, requiring you to steady your actions. Not only do zombies rarely appear alone, they're also surprisingly quiet, requiring a constant sense of spatial awareness in both exploration and in battle to avoid being overwhelmed. Certain zombies will also charge towards you at a quick pace, but can be picked off quickly by targeting their heads and throwing your weapon, instantly stopping them in their tracks.