This Dying Light Launch Trailer Will Sell a Lot of Copies

Dead good timing

by Sammy Barker Mon 26th Jan 2015

Warner Bros may live to regret that retail Dying Light delay outside of North America, because this launch trailer is a software seller for sure. We've got a few question marks hanging over the release right now, purely because we haven't been able to get hold of any review code yet (and apparently we're not alone) – but this clip makes the undead-a-thon look seriously spectacular either way.

In addition to some passable voice acting, the breakneck launch trailer shows off some slick parkour moves – many of which end in the decapitation of a walking corpse. We also get a quick glimpse at several set-pieces from the Techland developed release, including overturned buses and collapsing scaffolding. Are you going to take a chance on this? Shuffle into the comments section below.

[source youtube.com]

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tonyp1987
Mon 26th Jan 2015

Can't wait to play this ony vita with remote play when I get a ps4 someday

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Chronobreak
Mon 26th Jan 2015

Tomorrow

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ToOGoodOfAPlaya
Mon 26th Jan 2015

Remember that time Techland released that epic trailer for Dead Island?
#justsaying

But seriously, looking forward to it!

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XFsWorld
Mon 26th Jan 2015

Yeah looking good

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Ginkgo
Mon 26th Jan 2015

I get the strong impression that this is the game that they always wanted to make. They finally have the ability and tech. Its looking good.

I quite liked dead island, btw. Often despite myself.

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Metalder
Tue 27th Jan 2015

@ToOGoodOfAPlaya haha, damn you're right

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THEundying27
Tue 27th Jan 2015

Playing this now.

1. It's fun! I'm playing with turtle beaches. Melee has oomph. You can hear the loud thuds when you hit them.
2. Graphically it's beautiful for a console game. Looks a tad bit dumbed down compared to all those pc videos and screens hots they've been showing us.
3. Consistent frame rate. So far no dips.
4. Very bloody and gorey, I love it.
5. Controls take some getting used to.

I'll be up playing for another hour or so. Any questions ask away.

I pre ordered via ps store. I don't regret my purchase one bit. I'm having a blast.

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Mmark68
Tue 27th Jan 2015

Played this at PAX South on Sunday at the Alienware booth(truck) it was awesome!! A definite must buy!!!

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ProSkillzx
Tue 27th Jan 2015

@THEundying27 Thanks keep us updated I pre loaded from PS Store a well but I.work grave yard : / my weekend starts Wednesday night so I'll be putting hours into it soon

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KelticDevil
Tue 27th Jan 2015

When a developer/publisher refuses to send out review copies in time.......never a good sign.

Techland said there would be no review embargo on this game because they want to be as "transparent" as possible. Apparently, their solution is just to not send out review copies at all.

And seeing how Dead Island was a huge mess........no thanks.

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RainyKen0276
Tue 27th Jan 2015

I pre ordered but can't go get it today...damn blizzard!

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BloodyBill
Tue 27th Jan 2015

Get the Zombie down on the ground and kick/stomp it until it dies. So much fun.

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Gamer83
Wed 28th Jan 2015

I'm interested in the game but the developer's history and the fact that it didn't send out review copies speaks volumes to me. This will be a bargain bin buy, if at all.