Reviewed by Michael on 18th May 2016
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Genre(s): First-Person Shooter/Melee, RPG, Zombies, Horror
Dying Light The Following is a brilliant expansion that builds upon the already intriguing game mechanics from the core game. The game introduces Kyle Crane to a new area of Harran, a more open countryside environment with a much larger map than the original, and with this brings the ability to drive a dune-buggy to help you get around.
The addition of the buggy along with the quests that come with it such as racing quests, gives players a new mechanic to work with in the game as players build and upgrade their buggy to be more deadly across the environment.
The storyline, though not as long as the core game, still manages to keep the player compelled throughout. New quests include fighting off giant zombies, that either take wits and a lot of experience from the player to defeat, or you must team up with a number of other players online and take it down as a team. As players complete quests they can build upon their skill trees to unlock to abilities. The Following introduces a whole new skill tree, The Driver skill tree, where players earn upgrades from completing driving quests, by doing driving stunts, or by completing side-quests like mowing down zombies.
The Following also brings with it a number of new weapons, including the cross-bow, as well as many more melee weapons including swords, scythes, axes and throwing grenades. This gives new styles of gameplay, especially with the cross-bow, as the player can use a stealthy approach to not alarm the zombies, while also using the speed, range and accuracy to pick of zombies from a distance.
Pros:
- Stunning environment
- Large Map
- New quests and weapons
- Dune Buggy
Cons:
- Shorter story
- Less captivating characters
- Hard to find co-op players
