: Dying Light 2 (PS5) – Good Sequel Hurt by Expectation

Mirror’s undead.

Sequels are a tricky thing to handle. Do you iterate slightly and deliver more of what fans loved the first time around, or reach for the stars with new ways to play and mechanics? Both approaches work, but Dying Light 2 finds itself in the strange situation where it was pitched as the latter but actually resembles the former. Techland talked a big game in the years leading up to the sequel’s release, promising meaningful choices and real consequences for your actions. Dying Light 2 is not that game.

Instead, it’s a solid follow-up to the 2015 fan favourite. That intense melee-focused combat system is back for a second round along with those sublime parkour mechanics. They’re enough to convince you to take up the activity in your spare time — it all feels that good. It’s simple, really: if you enjoyed the first game, you’ll also like Dying Light 2.

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