The definitive zombie game! Play review of the super-volume open-world RPG "Dying Light 2: Stay Human".

An open-world zombie survival action game developed by Techland and localized and published by Spike Chunsoft for PS5/PS4 in Japan. It is "Dying Light 2: Stay Human".

Released on February 4, 2022 on multiple platforms worldwide, the game was reported by the game's lead designer, Tymon Smektała, on February 6 to have over 500,000 people connected at the same time, and it has also reached the top of Steam's sales rankings, with many players The game has been enjoyed by many players.

However, with a number of major titles on the market these days, there are sure to be many people who want to play games that suit them However, with the recent release of a number of major titles, there are sure to be many people who want to play games that suit them.

In this article, we would like to introduce what kind of game "Dying Light 2 Stay Human" is and who we recommend it to.

What kind of game is "Dying Light 2: Stay Human"?

Featuring action, the previous title "Dying Light" was highly acclaimed and exceeded expectations.
In this sequel, the parkour and action that were highly acclaimed in the previous title have been further improved, and many elements are new, such as a storyline that changes dramatically depending on your choices, enhanced crafting elements, and a game between forces.

This film is set more than a decade after the previous film and in a different region of the world. There is no connection to the previous storyline, so first-time players will have no problem playing the game. Of course, there are some elements that will make those who have played the previous game "grin".

Now, let's take a look at who we actually recommend this game to!

Recommended for those who like violent zombie games!

This title is completely unregulated. You can enjoy the game as it was intended by the developer, without any changes from the representation in other countries. Of course, there are zombies (infected in the film) and missing human parts.

In fact, the previous game was initially restricted in terms of expression, such as blood turning green, but this game is free of such restrictions.

Violent expressions are used in the game to make the player feel that he or she is inflicting damage, which makes it easier to immerse oneself in the world.

There is a wide variety of weapons in the game. Each weapon has its own attribute, such as slashing or striking, and the "way you get hit" when you attack differs greatly from one weapon to another.

If you are not afraid of grotesqueness, you will enjoy the best melee action among many games.

Recommended for those who like open-world games

The appeal of open world games is that you can move freely around a vast map to progress through the game, and this title is characterized by a particularly high sense of density among such open world games.

In particular, in the cities that you can visit after advancing a little further in the game, you can enter many buildings, and the experience feels larger than the map area.

You can see that the quality of the distant view depiction is also excellent, can't you? The ability to go as far as the eye can see is a joy that can only be found in open world games, and the fact that this game is set in an urban environment with differences in elevation makes it even more enjoyable.

Recommended for those who like large-volume games

The sheer volume of this game is worth mentioning. According to Techland's official Twitter page, it takes 500 hours to complete all the elements.

Of course, the 500 hours figure is based on playing through the game, including challenges, etc., and the average player will have less than 100 hours to complete the game.

However, even when actually playing the game, there is a lot to do, with many sub-stories and activities, not to mention the volume of the main storyline.

In addition, GRE facilities and dilapidated stores with "inhibitors" that can enhance abilities are scattered throughout the vast open world, and breaking into and conquering these indoor facilities is a fun element.

Recommended for those who like a story that changes greatly depending on the choices you make.

This is an action game, but at the same time, it is a story-driven game.

Depending on the choices you make during the game, the fates of many characters will change, and they may end up fighting or becoming allies.

The localization of this title was handled by Spike Chunsoft, the same company that translated "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" and "Metro Exodus" into Japanese. Japanese dubbing has also been implemented, and although the game is developed by a Polish development company, the natural Japanese translation allows the player to immerse themselves in the game without any sense of discomfort.

As the story progresses and water towers and other facilities are put into operation, several districts will be liberated. Another interesting element is that the fixed gadgets installed on the map will change depending on which force is in charge of the liberated districts.

Recommended for those who want to play first-person parkour.

Along with the violent action, one of the series' most distinctive features is its spectacular parkour action.

The parkour action of running, jumping, and leaping through the city is an exhilarating and fun way to move through an open-world game that tends to become monotonous.

As mentioned above, the game is set in a large city. The city is so large that moving around tends to be tedious, but in this game, in addition to parkour action, paragliding can also be used.

The paraglider allows the user to glide from high places, and by riding the wind from the outdoor air conditioner or the wind from the buildings, the user can move comfortably without feeling the height differences in the city as an obstacle.

The action of moving at high speed while looking down on a dense city feels like the next generation of open world games.

Recommended for those who like RPGs where you can strengthen yourself!

This is a wonderful action game, but it is also attractive as an RPG in which you can strengthen yourself.

The "Inhibitor" is an ability-enhancing item that can be obtained at the GRE facility. The main character, who was weak at the beginning, will be strengthened with a variety of skills that can be enhanced with experience accumulated from attacking enemies and parkour.

In addition, special items such as paragliders, grappling hooks, and bows and arrows obtained through the story progression were all unlocked when I was getting used to the game ......, allowing me to enjoy the game with fresh action at all times.

And don't forget about weapon enhancements. Adding mods to weapons restores a little durability and can add various special effects, such as setting them on fire or electrocuting them.

This title is attractive not only to those who like zombie games, but also for its parkour action that breathes new life into open-world games, its voluminous story, and many other elements. If you are interested in even one of these elements, this is a game you should definitely pick up.

■"Dying Light 2: Stay Human"
Platform: PS5/PS4
Genre: Open world action RPG
Release date: On sale (February 4, 2022)
Price:
Normal Edition 8,778 yen (tax included) / package version / download version
Deluxe Edition 10,978 yen (tax included) / download version
Ultimate Edition: 13,178 yen (including tax) / download version

Players: 1 player offline, 1-4 players online (planned)
CERO： Z
Developer: Techland
Distributor: Spike Chunsoft Co.

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