Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Review code provided by Deep Silver.

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Direct visual and gameplay comparison of the newly released "Dead Island 2" and the original entry to the series, "Dead Island."

This video covers a ton of content for Dead Island 2 - all spoiler free, including various gameplay features, UI elements, and other aspects of the game that have been modified. Dead Island Definitive Edition was used due to it being the only official version of the game available on digital storefronts - though footage of the original release is included.

Both games are being played on the PC at their highest graphical settings, with post processing effects like motion blur, film grain, and chromatic aberration disabled.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:19 Patreon
01:07 Settings
01:57 Characters/Models
08:17 Environments
11:34 Lighting
13:53 Shadows
14:31 Effects
16:59 Gameplay
22:04 Sound
27:10 Final Thoughts

Computer Specs used:
Win10
RTX 4090 Founders Edition
Intel i9 10900kf
32gb DDR4 (3200Mhz) DRAM
Installed on SSD

Win10
RX 6900 XT
AMD Ryzen 9 5950x
32gb DDR4 (3200MHz) DRAM
Installed on SSD

Learn more about my setup here: youtu.be/8LaOZF8Vg3g
New Setup video is coming soon.

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