If you’re a fan of zombie games and like smashing your head around with a baseball bat, I’d be surprised if you didn’t take Dying Light out for a spin. Techland’s horror RPG has gone down in history as one of the best of its kind, and if you haven’t tried it yet, Epic Games is offering it as this week’s free game.
Amidst the bloodstained streets of Harran, you play as undercover agent Kyle Crane, who has been sent to infiltrate quarantined hell in search of a cure for the mysterious new zombie virus that has infected the world. outside.
With a focus on storytelling and parkour-style combat that sees you pit yourself from rooftop to rooftop as you try to outrun the hordes, this is a must-have game for fans of hardcore survival horror games and violent.
Dying Light: The Next: The Enhanced Edition will be available for free on Epic Games from 8:00 a.m. PST / 11:00 a.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. BST / 5:00 p.m..
But why not Dying Light 2, Lauren? Why is Dying Light better? While our Dying Light 2 review praised the combat and parkour, it criticized the length of the story and the slightly stunned secondary content that lacked any real bite (pun intended).
We’re not the only ones to think so, as Dying Light 2 actually has fewer Steam players than Dying Light 1, with around 3,000 more players choosing to play the original over the shiny new sequel.
If that doesn’t convince you, let me tell you a quick story. When I was a kid, I wasn’t allowed to play violent games, so I stole my cousin’s copy and played it when my family wasn’t watching. The game defined my childhood, inspired my undying love for zombies, and while Dying Light 2 was a disappointment, the series will always hold a special place in my heart.
So if you’re looking for a great free PC game to play this weekend, Dying Light is the one I’d recommend, oh look, it rhymes. If you’ve already picked this one up and enjoyed it, we have a list of other great survival games for you to check out as well.