Dying Light

I've been playing this mainly on the steam deck, and it looks and plays pretty damn decent on there, it's freakin awesome. Trying to catch up before the new game

Please stop spamming "The Beast" videos. I have to skip past this ad when I start the game, and lately I have to skip past it when I want to quit as well. I don't like ads. I don't buy games because of ads. Quite the opposite, in fact. As a result of these ads, I don't intend to buy any other games in this series. Nor any other games by Techland. You've lost my business. Period. I'm sure that was not your intention, but you should be aware that my reaction is not unusual. No one likes to pay money for a product only to be treated as a freemium consumer by being shown advertisements for additional products or services. Stop hurting your own business. Or don't. You decide.

One of the best zombie games I’ve ever played and still holds up today, running through the sewer still haunts me. Ten times better than the second one, it’s also pretty fun to play with a friend, overall the game as a whole is amazing. I still hop in sometimes to run around and slay some zombies! Don’t forget the chocolates for Mama!

This is one of the best zombie games out there. Don't let its release date fool you; even though it's an older game, the gameplay is still really good, maybe even better than some newer titles. It's the perfect mix of killing zombies and parkour. You'll have a blast jumping from rooftop to rooftop, either escaping zombies or just getting around the city. Plus, you'll need to loot to get better gear and buy useful stuff. The game also has its famous nights, when the infected get way more aggressive and the Volatiles come out, these are super fast and strong zombies. I think the game's difficulty is pretty decent, but if you find it too easy, you can always crank up the difficulty whenever you want. Moving past the gameplay, let's talk about the story. It's not super long, but it's really entertaining. You'll probably get frustrated at times, but you'll also grow to like the main character. It's not trying to be some super complex masterpiece, but it's a lot of fun, and you should definitely check out the "The Following" DLC to go with it. This game is packed with details, and you can tell the creators really poured their hearts into it. If you're on the fence about buying it, it's probably because you want to catch up after hearing about Dying Light: The Beast. So yeah, this game is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Don't wait, just buy it, get the most complete version if you can. You won't regret it. 10/10.

Really wanted to play this game man, it looked so good but for some reason i cant even have 30 fps in this game. My laptop can run death stranding and even Elden ring at 60 fps with moderate graphics but this game for some reason just runs like Dog shit Would love if someone know someway to fix ts

after all these years, dying light 1 is still top 3 zombie games and it ain't 2 and 3. can't wait for the beast to be release so i can just put all dying light series in top 3

Great Game and it still holds up 10 years later! Wonderful setting to explore. The open world is big and fun to explore! The story is good enough to keep you entertained albeit a few very cheesy moments.

great game one of the best story modes ive ever played just under the last of us but better than the last of us part 2

its one of the best zombie games out there. It’s full of action, fast movement, and a story that keeps you interested from beginning to end. The fighting in the game is intense and exciting. You get to use all kinds of weapons, like bats, knives, and even electric or fire weapons. Every hit feels powerful, and taking down zombies is always fun. There are also human enemies, which makes fights even more challenging and interesting.and the the best parts of the game is the parkour. You can run, jump, climb, and move quickly across rooftops and buildings. It feels smooth and fast, and it’s a great way to escape especially when you’re being chased by zombies at night. Overall its an amazing game with great fighting and awesome parkour

Putting advertisements into my game is damn right cheeky and unacceptable. GTFO.

Previously played this game on console and have no problems with it, beautiful and entertaining game. The reason for my disapproval is because of how I'm forced to view ads for the new launches every time i launch the game. It's less about the inconvenience and more about making me see ads inside a game which i already paid for.

this could be an excellent game. but i don't care because they put a trailer for there new upcoming game and a buy now button for another game on there menu. when i go into a main menu i want to see the play button, the exit button, the settings button, sure the credits button that no one clicks on, and the load save and new game buttons. what a don't want to see is a trailer for Dying Light: The Beast (TM) to play and when i esc out of that to see a selection between the game i bought and some other game i don't own with a 'buy now' button under its title. and after escaping 2 ads, then and only then can i look at the ACTUAL main menu and click the play button. so you know what. this could be a 9/10 or even a 10/10 game. but with a menu like that you can go eat shit

Dying Light is be one of the best first-person zombie games there is. I absolutely love zombie games and I'm a huge fan of games that take place in a post apocalyptic world. It has awesome graphics, a parkour system is second only to its sequel, an engaging story with great characters, and great soundtrack that really sets the mood. The games setting is in the fictional city of Harran after it was overcome with a strain of rabies that turns people into flesh-eating zombies (biters). You are Kyle Crane, an operative of the Global Relief Effort (GRE). As you learn parkour from the locals and develop relationships with the citizens of Harran, your allegiance is torn between the GRE and the people. You can search almost every building for supplies to craft and enjoy weapons of many different kinds that range from blunt weapons to rifles. The parkour system is quite complex, you can parkour almost anything in the city and use the environment to your advantage. The guns feel great, melee is a little lacking but not bad. At night, crossing a wire between 2 buildings, offing volitiles, virals, and the rest because they can't get to you :D! Overall, Dying Light is a masterpiece. HIGHLY Recommended

I love this game. It's dumb af and follows the lineage of Crysis and Dark Messiah, meaning there's a lot of physics-based interactions. Floppy bodies that can be kicked into environmental spikes, flames, and electricity. Oil barrels to lure enemies into and gas tanks to throw into crowds. Explosive arrows and flaming katanas. On top of that, there's a really smooth parkour system that rewards on the fly manoeuvring. I hear the survival crafting grind is tedious in the base game. Having started with the definitive edition, I never experienced this because of the plethora of DLC weapons unlocked from the start, so grab that if you're not into artificial difficulty scaling. The reason this is a negative review is because the 10th Anniversary Edition update adds an ad for The Beast that plays every single time you launch the game. I've noticed barely any difference to the in-game graphics, but I sure as hell have noticed the ad, which makes me want to do the opposite of buying The Beast. F*ck off, Techland, as a literal Dying Light fan I already know about The Beast. You can get rid of the ad by deleting "dltb_video.bik" from "steamapps\common\Dying Light\DW\Data\Menu\Movies" and adding -nologos to your launch options.

Constant bugs, frustrating as flip. FPS slows downs no matter if im hosting or joining. This game is like CBT but if you're not into that.

I'm not gonna recommend the game just because of the dying light: the beast intro every time you open the game that ruptures your ear drums since the game volume settings don't work on it, LET ME TURN IT OFF FOR CHRIST'S SAKE!!

Game has a click menu ad followed by a video ad before you can even get into the main menu to play the game. They can be bypassed but thumbing down due to sheer annoyance.

Amazing game but can you stop bombarding my ears with The Beast's trailer every single time I log onto the game? ts pmo fr

As a fan of dying light franchise this Game is old now days and after some days getting boring but you gonna love atmosphere and Gameplay of it

Very fun game has very good parkour also has good fighting mechs with a good open world would 100% recomend.

I love beating lifeless zombie bodies, it's just.. so pleasing to watch. This is my life now, I no longer go outside, I no longer speak to women, I no longer sleep. They must be beaten.

One of the best games I've played. Being able to combine adventure, zombies, beautiful graphics, and parkour in one game is a must. 11/10

Hands down the best Zombie game to date and idc what you have to say about it. Even better than Resident Evil. Dying Light 2 was a colossal failure mainly because this one set the bar so high. Updates to this day. Devs that actually care. Does get boring at times but I am saying that after 5 hundred hours of gameplay on playstation and I still love this game.

Best game everrrrr!!!! 100000000 recommend!!! wish i could play it for the first time again!!

Best zombie game I've ever played, still holds up to this day. Amazing with friends.

Dying Light Retouched Update - Rating: 8/10 – A solid free update that enhances visual fidelity, boosts performance, and smooths the multiplayer experience. It’s a nostalgic and welcome polish rather than a full overhaul—but it shines where it counts. - Video Gameplay - https://youtu.be/R4IVqsT4OlU - Follow my curator page - https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45547027/

Zombie open world parkour game with physics embedded melee combat? Yes please. The melee combat is one of the best things about the game, its simple but has a bit of a learning curve and is highly satisfying. You feel the weight behind your swings when you break a zombie's jaw with a rusty pipe in slow motion. Good variety of weapons for you to pick your favourite way to end a dead man's life: Knifes, hammers, blades, axes, sledgehammers, I prefer baseball bats myself. There is also a lot of customisation regarding the weapons, for instance you can use parts you've scavenged to give your wrench a 'little kick' by which I mean electrocuting anyone that touches the business end. The skill tree continues to add depth to the way you directly and indirectly take on enemies via new attacks and abilities that keep the gameplay fresh until the very end, my favourite upgrade is the one that lets you curb stomp anyone on the floor. Although, I think the human combat is less enjoyable and is just a cycle of: they attack, you counter. Or you could just take a shortcut and shoot them. Speaking of guns, it is clear that more effort went into the melee weapons than the guns (Although some of them are quite fun) but that's ok because you only really need to use guns when fighting other humans that have guns, which the game does a good job of providing an incentive for. The parkour parallels the melee combat in terms of quality and fun factor, it is well designed and is also deepened effectively by the skill tree. This is an aspect of the game you will become quite proficient with, as the map is well designed to accommodate movement across buildings and other structures, but also discouraging travel on street level. This is one of the main things that made this game stand out, and for good reason. If your looking for a masterclass in storytelling.. wrong room. I'm exaggerating a bit but the story is okay at best, it has some plot holes and isn't particularly engaging but is adequately serviceable for this kind of game. You can tune it out if you want and still have a blast. To conclude, this game is an absolute steal for the current standard price of £14 (And also has a lot of dlc if your interested), would highly recommend playing with friends as the coop experience works surprisingly well given it's a single player game at heart.

These guys develop a product and stand behind it, even after 10 years they stand behind their work. They are one of the rare companies that really didn't scam us. As if that wasn't enough, they also care a lot about localization, I can play the game in my own language from day one, these guys deserve more than anything.

even 10 years later the graphics are wonderful the story is good same goes for gameplay. i dont think anyone would regret getting this plus the night hunter mode gives more unique gameplay.

Dying Light nails the post-apocalyptic atmosphere like few games can. Harran feels alive, dangerous, and beautifully decayed. The parkour system is fluid and empowering, making traversal a constant thrill. The skill tree is one of the best parts of the game—your abilities grow naturally with your playstyle, and every upgrade feels meaningful. But the real star is the day-night cycle. Daytime is tense, but night is pure adrenaline. The fear of being hunted in the dark is unmatched—no other game captures that feeling quite like this one. If you love survival horror with a strong sense of progression and immersion, Dying Light is a must-play.

First of all, I swear I will never buy any game from this studio ever again. If they think that putting up a fucking screamer after launching the game is a good strategy to advertise a new game, they can go fuck themselves. I had to turn the sound off each time I pressed play, fuck you Techland And now to the game itself I never expected a zombie game to be this good, honestly. As a rule, I hate zombie games - they're scary and disgusting. I'd never actually gotten why anyone would play this genre when there are plenty of other games with the same mechanics that look and feel much better. Until I played this one. Everything here is made pretty damn well, the game hooked me for a solid 25 hours: the story is simple but interesting, the parkour is fun, especially after getting the right skills, crushing zombies is satisfying, atmosphere is thick AF, the city feels like an actual city after apocalypse. I would have gladly played more and more but there's been one major downside that stopped me: by the time I reached the new area my weapons had gotten so OP that there's no challenge anymore. I have most of the DLCs disabled because of their overpowered weapons but still, having around 40% of the story completed, my weaponry became all legendary and oneshotting almost anything on sight. Thus the game became mostly tedious: run -> see zombies in the way -> cut, cut, cut -> run -> see a big zombie -> shoot in the head -> run I might eventually get back to the game to finish it with friends though. It has one of the best coop systems I've played. Random coop challenges here and there are pure joy, tackling big guys as a group is pure joy, running away from volatiles at night is pure joy, especially if you're faster than your friends :-D So yeah, except that deranged decision with the screamer and the game losing its challenge halfway through, it is still a blast - most definitely give it a try

The game story mode is still fun and relevant, it is challenging and sometimes unforgiving. The multiplayer still active however there is only one mode, that you need to destroy nests, which is a bit hard.

i fully intend to play this game and finish it but my laptop becomes as hot as the sun after i play for like half and hour once i get a better laptop or a even a good PC i will finish the game

I have completed 20% of the story and I am already hooked! Recommended! Before you buy, look at the tips and trick first. Cause there are few things that I didn't know and regretted it. This is an old game, so be careful of spoilers in youtube comment sections or discussion.

Try to ignore my current playtime for now. I've sunk hundred of hours into the PS4 version of Dying Light. This game is damn near a masterpiece. I don't believe a game has to be a completely rounded out package for that label to be true. Its story is nothing to write home about, sure, but it's present, it is held together by a world that has been thought out and well developed, and I enjoyed it regardless. The gameplay is phenomenal. There's something addicting about the gameplay loop at all levels, both when you're barely able to kill more than two zombies at a time to when every swing cleaves five of them in half. To start, this game has parkour and running from your problems as a primary solution to much of what is thrown at you, with combat being not quite secondary, but will start off as a much less efficient way of dealing with zombies. There's only so many times a blade can be swung before it breaks, after all. The parkour is honestly perfect. I would not change a thing. You develop your skills by using it and it's never been jarring or difficult to follow what is/isn't climbable in my experience. For combat, I used to have a bad taste in my mouth when I spoke about the durability system, but it's really not all that bad. The gameplay loop will force you to be constantly scavenging for supplies, and you have enough ways to dispatch small numbers of zombies with your legs alone that you can easily build up from scratch and stay far ahead of this durability system. You will never grow too attached to a specific weapon, you need to throw it, dismantle it, move on. At night, the game goes horror mode. You are woefully underprepared to fight anything here up until maybe post-story. You can outrun them, outclimb them, but only if you're on top of your game, and if you slip up, they will be there. The horror is done well - perhaps overshadowed much later in the game, but oh well - and you have the freedom to avoid it as much as you can if you're smart about how much time you spend on your tasks in the day. Sometimes, you'll be forced to engage with the night, still, which the game executes perfectly. The story I mentioned? Yeah, it's alright. It's a zombie game. The Following DLC? Amazing. I never engaged with the other DLCs, so I can't speak for their quality, but the Following has a compelling story and changes up the core gameplay loop significantly to keep things fresh. I know some people dislike the car, and you kind of have to engage with it, but most love it, including myself. The game is cheap anyway, but it's DIRT cheap on sale. Get it. Do yourself a favour.

Drop kicking a screaming baby is my favourite thing to do... so when i found out you could do that in this game I was very happy.

The greatest zombie game there is on the market. It's a timeless game with so many things to do in it, the gameplay itself is a reason to play it, parkour and zombies. That is awesome, the story is also great, and there is so much content, so many side quest collectibles, etc., and the DLC could be another stand-alone game. if you like zombies give it a shot it is the best there is.

Yeah, it's good. 10 years later, and it's still worth it...!

One of the most impressive games out there. simply amazing and one i cannot stop playing, both casually and speedrunning.

Best (on my opinion) game about zombies. This game can be a good horror and at the same time one of the best and funny slashers of all time. Parkour in this still can give you a lot of fun. After 10 years graphic is still looking very good. 9/10 Absolutle masterpiece

İt s a very good and immersive game.Even though its been a long time since it was released,it's still enjoyable.

A game which gives you wonderful experience and story(game)line is good to And your fun will be doubled if you play with friends Over-all a very good game +_+

As I am so picky about games that I rarely play them, the fact that I play this game so much is a testament to its quality. You won't be disappointed.

Review: 8/10 A solid zombie game overall. The atmosphere is gripping, and gameplay keeps you hooked. However, the sound design feels a bit muffled at times, which slightly dulls the intensity. Some scenes also have distracting particle effects that make the visuals look odd or cluttered. Despite those minor issues, it's a strong entry in the genre and definitely worth playing.

When Dying Light dropped in 2015, it didn’t just breathe new (undead) life into the zombie genre—it sprinted, climbed, and dropkicked its way to cult status. Developed by Techland, the game blended parkour mobility with gritty survival mechanics, creating one of the most distinctive and memorable open-world action games of its generation. At the heart of Dying Light is its free-running system—and it’s still one of the best in any game. Traversing the quarantined city of Harran is fluid, empowering, and downright exhilarating. Scaling rooftops, vaulting fences, and ziplining across ruined buildings turns what could’ve been standard zombie fare into a kinetic thrill ride. Combat is primarily melee-focused, and it’s brutal in the best way. Swinging a modified wrench into a zombie’s face has weight and consequence. As you progress, the weapon mod system lets you turn everyday objects into electrified death-dealers, adding personality and creativity to every fight. But what really sets the gameplay apart is the day-night cycle. During the day, you're predator. At night, you're prey. Volatiles—fast, deadly monsters—emerge in the dark, forcing you to rethink movement and hide more than fight. It adds a layer of tension that elevates the whole experience. The plot? Serviceable. You play Kyle Crane, an undercover agent dropped into a zombie-infested quarantine zone to retrieve sensitive data. What follows is a mix of political intrigue, betrayal, and survivalism. While the narrative doesn’t break new ground, it does enough to move things forward, and it occasionally surprises with emotional weight and strong side characters like Rais and Jade. Where Dying Light excels is in atmosphere. Harran feels alive in its decay—half-urban slum, half-wartorn disaster zone. The ambient sounds, eerie radio chatter, and distant screams give the world a tangible sense of dread. Character progression is split between three skill trees—Agility, Power, and Survival. This system encourages you to diversify your playstyle and rewards both exploration and combat. Whether you're unlocking new parkour moves, crafting fire traps, or enhancing your combat finishers, the growth feels steady and satisfying. Crafting is a huge part of the loop, and it walks a fine line between depth and convenience. Scavenging for supplies feels essential, not tedious, and the sheer number of weapon blueprints keeps things fresh. Dying Light shines in co-op. Up to four players can explore, fight, and complete missions together, turning survival horror into a shared adrenaline rush. The optional PvP mode, Be the Zombie, lets players invade others' games as a deadly night hunter—a brilliant, if underutilized, twist on standard multiplayer. At launch, Dying Light had its share of technical hiccups, but over time, Techland delivered consistent updates, content drops, and performance improvements. By the time The Following expansion rolled out, the game felt like a complete package—expanded map, vehicles, new storylines, and deeper lore. Dying Light is more than just another zombie game—it’s a tense, agile, open-world survival experience that rewards movement as much as mayhem. It stumbles occasionally in storytelling and mission design, but its core loop of parkour, crafting, and high-stakes nighttime exploration remains addictively compelling. Years later, it still stands tall (and climbs higher) among its undead peers. If you’ve ever wanted to dropkick a zombie off a rooftop in the middle of a sunset, Dying Light is your perfect playground. Rating: 9/10

thank you for the continuous support of your best game, even 10 years after its release. techland the true goats.

The only game where I can stand on a car and spend over an hour kicking zombies' skulls in without getting bored.

This game is an absolute garbage. The combat sucks. you get no guns or very few. you're supposed to defeat 4-5 human enemies alone with a stupid melee weapons which breaks before you can kill even the single enemy. It turns into a chore rather than being fun. Fighting zombies sucks, you need to smash their head to kill them but even a good 3-4 hit won't break their head but you will lose your Melee durability in the middle of the fight or just straight up run out of stamina and get killed by the zombie. The game does teach you that you are not supposed to fight with every zombie but they do love to shove an army down players arse especially during mission. their are ways to distract them. They added special infected into the game like Left 4 dead series but failed to give million ton of ammunition and guns across the map. Good luck fighting them with a stupid metal pipe. if this game is so bad, Then why would I recommend it? that's because it is not meant for someone like me who prefer to mow down their zombies in hordes. This game is a realistic survival game which put focus on crafting, parkour and thinking ways to achieve objective without fighting every battle (doesn't change the fact that they do shove multiple Human enemies during mission which you must fight and their is no escaping). It meant for a specific group of players that prefers such genre and when looked from that point; this game is pretty good. Dying lights does have some very great positive aspect to it like Story, Detailed open world, Parkour techniques and Horror theme. The story is where it shines the brightest; it deals with human emotions, desperation to survive, dealing with loss, Human conflict and politics. The night time can be scary and getting chased by special infected zombie at night; allows for a great adrenaline rush. overall, if you like realistic survival horror that makes you desperate then this game is worth every penny. for the rest, this game is garbage.

I absolutely love this game ! but please remove the zombies, they are very annoying

This has got to be one of the best games I've ever played, although I might be glazing but this game and it's current series its going on with the games. I absolutely love these games though. I've played this game three times, twice on my xbox and once on my pc. I've also played dying light 2 on my xbox and then on my pc. I would most DEFINITELY recommend this to any one of my friends.