Dying Light: The Beast
A brutal and fun parkour zombie game.
Dying Light: The Beast delivers fast parkour, satisfying zombie combat, great co-op gameplay, and the return of Kyle Crane from the original game.
Overview
I played and loved the first Dying Light, but I skipped the second game because it just didn’t look that interesting to me. A big reason was that I felt disappointed they didn’t really continue the ending of Kyle Crane and the original story the way I hoped they would.
So when I saw Dying Light: The Beast bringing back Kyle Crane, the main character from the original Dying Light, that instantly got me interested again.
I completed Dying Light: The Beast with a friend, and I honestly had a really fun time with it from start to finish. Playing in co-op definitely made the experience even better since zombie games are almost always more enjoyable with someone else alongside you.
What Shines
The parkour system is still one of the best things about the series. Running across rooftops, climbing buildings, escaping zombies, and combining movement with combat makes the gameplay feel fast and exciting almost all the time.
The combat is also really satisfying. There’s a huge variety of weapons, and unlocking new skills and upgrades keeps progression feeling rewarding throughout the game.
The gore system especially stands out. Smashing, slicing, and tearing through zombies looks brutal and makes combat feel impactful instead of repetitive. I also really enjoyed exploring the world. Looting buildings, discovering new areas, and fighting zombies stayed fun throughout most of the campaign.
Co-op also makes everything more fun. Surviving, exploring, and fighting through missions together just fits this type of game perfectly.
Where It Falls Short
The main reason I kept playing was honestly the story. Since I loved the first Dying Light, I really wanted to see how they continued things with Kyle Crane.
But after completing the campaign, the game started losing momentum for me. Fighting zombies was still entertaining for a while, but without much meaningful content left to work toward, it eventually started becoming repetitive.
Bottom Line
I had a great time with Dying Light: The Beast, especially in co-op. The mix of parkour, zombie combat, exploration, and progression still works incredibly well and keeps the gameplay fun throughout most of the experience. I can easily recommend it to fans of the series or anyone who enjoys zombie games with great movement and co-op gameplay.