There are a number of staple zombie video games that launched me to the gory, bloody world of ‘shoot heads, ask questions later.’ In fact, there’s Left 4 Useless, however personally, the unique Dying Gentle was a little bit extra up my alley. Because the lone gamer in my class, the single-player facet appealed to me greater than L4D’s multiplayer, so I spent most of my time stalking the contaminated via the streets of Harran as an alternative of teaming up with buddies to slay witches.
So, when Dying Gentle 2 got here round, I used to be excited to relive these head-bashing, gore-splashing recollections. As a result of lack of firearms at launch, although, I discovered myself diving again into the OG zombie sport as an alternative of dropping into Villedor with my makeshift axe in hand.
And it seems I’m not alone. Earlier than the launch of the Dying Gentle 2 Reloaded Version on Thursday February 22, the unique Dying Gentle has constantly maintained a better Steam participant rely than its sequel, holding secure at between 4,000 and 5,000 common gamers versus DL2’s way more variable 3,000 to 4,000 (there’s a appreciable spike in June 2023 at 5,893, seemingly a results of the large parkour replace).
With the Reloaded Version marking the second anniversary of DL2, I ask franchise director Tymon Smektała whether or not or not Dying Gentle 1 having extra gamers than Dying Gentle 2 bothers him.
“Dying Gentle 1 is a superb sport filled with eight years of content material which you can at the moment purchase at a low worth. It’s onerous to beat that!” he tells me. “However sure, we’re proud of operating each video games in tandem as they each serve a special function.
“The primary sport is a superb entry level into the world of Dying Gentle and we see a number of gamers who convert into the sequel which continues to be our premium providing.”
Fewer gamers could suggest that Dying Gentle 2 hasn’t managed to reside as much as its predecessor, however Smektała assures us that isn’t the case – though he admits that there have been “highs and lows” for the group.
“[Dying Light 2] turned worthwhile inside its first weekend and continues to carry out very nicely, however the business efficiency is just not as necessary because the acceptance of our neighborhood,” he says.
“Although at launch we realized that a few of the daring design selections we’ve made didn’t hit the bullseye, we managed to enhance all of our mechanics and add all the requested options to show to gamers that Dying Gentle 2 Keep Human is a severe contender.
“It’s true there have been highs and lows on this journey, however we’re in a superb place and prepared for the really thrilling way forward for the sport. Come to think about it, even the truth that we’re nonetheless discussing Dying Gentle 2 Keep Human two years after the discharge is proof of the sport’s longevity.”
And it’s true that, regardless of the turbulence that’s come to outline the post-COVID gaming panorama, Dying Gentle 2 has persevered. I’ve written numerous articles on it over the previous couple of years (my private favourite being the Vampire: The Masquerade collab), and each time new content material crosses my desk I can’t assist however smile – it was, in any case, my first huge assessment on this trade.
If the Reloaded Version has you intrigued, we chatted to Smektała about what to anticipate from it, so remember to try our unique interview. We even have a rundown of all one of the best parkour video games should you’re on the lookout for one thing new, in addition to a listing of all one of the best horror video games if it’s the adrenaline that will get you going.
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