Fun zombie action with outdated technology
Dead Island: Riptide was developed by Techland and released in partnership with publisher Deep Silver in April 2013. The deal currently on offer refers to the Definitive Edition, which followed in May 2016. This version includes all previously released DLCs along with technical upgrades such as sharper textures and improved lighting effects. The German website gamecritics.de reviewed the PS4 version of Dead Island: Riptide – Definitive Edition and praised its entertaining combat system and the diverse, well-designed game world. However, it also pointed out that the visuals still feel dated despite the enhancements and that the game lacks fresh features compared to its predecessor. Still, gamecritics.de gave it a solid 73 out of 100, recognizing the fun factor despite its technical shortcomings.
Since its release, Dead Island: Riptide – Definitive Edition has gathered nearly 6,000 user reviews on Steam – with 76% of them rated positive. The response on Metacritic is in a similar range, with a Metascore of 7.0 and a user score of 7.5.
90% discount at Fanatical
Dead Island: Riptide – Definitive Edition normally sells for around $20, but Fanatical is currently offering the zombie slasher at a 90% discount, bringing the price down to just $2 until April 14. According to SteamDB, the game often goes on sale with steep discounts, typically dropping to around $3. This makes Fanatical’s deal the lowest price yet. As an official reseller, Fanatical provides a game key that can be activated on Steam.
