Dying Light 2 Review: When Zombies Meet Parkour

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Dying Light 2 Stay Human — out now on PC and consoles — might have a “2” in the name but it's not really a sequel. If you are new to the Dying Light series, worry not. It isn't absolutely necessary to play the first title because there aren't a lot of connections to it in the “sequel”. Sure, they mention some familiar names back and forth — and there are similarities in gameplay, combat, and interactions, but Dying Light 2 Stay Human works as a standalone title. The story here is set around 20 years post the virus outbreak in Harran (from the first game). Scientists were able to find a vaccine for the original virus, but somehow managed to mess up some chemicals and create an even deadlier virus that created a new outbreak of zombies, of course.

The game starts with you running in the middle of an unknown jungle, fleeing from the bloodthirsty zombies, jumping bridges, climbing ledges, panting for dear life — the usual routine — before meeting a friendly face, Spike, who helps you pick up some honey and chamomile while he reminisces about his younger self, the situations he had faced while also reminding Aiden that he is getting older and slower for a pilgrim. Oh, I forgot to introduce you to the new lead character of Dying Light 2 Stay Human — Aiden Caldwell (voiced by Jonah Scott, Legoshi in Beastars) is a pilgrim who has been in the business for a couple of years now. Aiden travels from one city to another just like your everyday wanderer. However, his story is filled with zombies and a quick guide on how to stomp them.

Aiden is looking for his little sister Mia, whom he lost contact with after a certain doctor was conducting dastardly tests on children of their age in a closed facility. He manages to reach a city