Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Adventure, Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developers: Techland
- Publishers: WB Games
Dying Light: The Following – An Expansive Journey into a Zombie-Infested Wilderness
Dying Light: The Following is a massive expansion to the critically acclaimed zombie survival game Dying Light, released in 2016. It introduces a vast new open-world area, the Countryside, which is four times larger than the original game’s map. Players take on the role of Kyle Crane once again, as he ventures beyond the quarantine zone of Harran in search of a cure for the zombie virus.
The Countryside is a sprawling and diverse landscape, featuring abandoned villages, windmills, forests, and fields. It’s a more rural and natural setting compared to the urban environments of Harran, but it’s no less dangerous. The zombie hordes are still present, but they’re joined by new infected types, such as the agile Volatiles and the powerful Goons.
One of the most significant new features in The Following is the addition of drivable vehicles. Players can now explore the Countryside on buggies and dirt bikes, which provide a faster and more efficient way to traverse the vast landscape. Vehicles can also be used to ram and mow down zombies, adding a new layer of combat to the game.
In addition to the new setting and vehicles, The Following also introduces new story missions, side quests, and challenges. Players will encounter a new faction, the Followers, who are a group of survivors who have banded together to create a safe haven in the Countryside. Crane must work with the Followers to find a way to stop the spread of the virus and save humanity.
The Following also expands on Dying Light’s core gameplay mechanics. Players can now use grappling hooks to scale buildings and navigate the environment more quickly. There are also new weapons and items to discover, including shotguns, crossbows, and UV flashlights.
Overall, Dying Light: The Following is a massive and ambitious expansion that adds a significant amount of new content and features to the base game. It’s a must-play for fans of Dying Light and zombie survival games in general.
New Features in Dying Light: The Following
- Vast new open-world area, the Countryside, which is four times larger than the original game’s map
- Drivable vehicles, including buggies and dirt bikes
- New zombie types, such as the agile Volatiles and the powerful Goons
- New story missions, side quests, and challenges
- New faction, the Followers, who are a group of survivors who have banded together to create a safe haven in the Countryside
- New weapons and items to discover, including shotguns, crossbows, and UV flashlights
- Expanded gameplay mechanics, including the ability to use grappling hooks
Critical Reception
Dying Light: The Following received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its vast new open world, improved combat, and engaging story. It was nominated for several awards, including Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards.
Sales
Dying Light: The Following was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies within its first week of release. It has since sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Dying Light: The Following is considered one of the best expansions ever released for a video game. It significantly expanded on the base game’s content and features, and it helped to solidify Dying Light’s status as one of the best zombie survival games of all time.
Conclusion
Dying Light: The Following is a must-play for fans of Dying Light and zombie survival games in general. It’s a massive and ambitious expansion that adds a significant amount of new content and features to the base game. With its vast new open world, improved combat, and engaging story, Dying Light: The Following is a worthy successor to the original game.
Review Score
8.5/10
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