A Top Favorite Action Game of Mine is Free This Week

Alright, so here’s the thing. I stumbled upon a little gem in the gaming world and, honestly, I feel like shouting from the rooftops about it. They say Dead Island 2—yeah, that sequel to the 2011 game and that 2013 follow-up, Riptide—is totally free right now on the Epic Games Store. Yup, you read it right, free! I mean, who doesn’t love free stuff, right? You’ll want to grab it before May 22, 2025. That’s next Thursday, I think, if my calendar-reading skills are still intact. Early morning, so set those alarms.

Here’s my two cents—or maybe five—on this. When I first got my hands on Dead Island 2 in April 2023, it was like a mind-blowing action-horror fiesta. Gave it four and a half stars, if I recall correctly. It’s got all the spooky zombie apocalypse vibes. Whether you’re going solo or dragging your unwilling friends into co-op, it’s just a pure adrenaline rush.

Oh, and about LA—or rather, “Hell-A” as they call it. It’s a whole quarantine mess of a place with zombies everywhere. Weirdly fascinating how it’s all about melee combat, kind of physics-driven. Like, picture yourself swinging stuff around with all sorts of zombie types giving you a run for your money.

Choosing your character is like picking your poison—each has their quirks, you know. Some are like drama queens with zombie limbs flying everywhere, while others sneak up with a whisper and bam! Critical hit! Then there’s this whole deal about skill cards. They’ve turned combat into a sort of creative art form. And let’s talk about the weapons—sledgehammers wrapped in electric wire? Flaming swords? I mean, come on, who dreams this stuff up?

Honestly, describing Dead Island 2 is like trying to tell you what chaos smells like. Maybe that’s a good thing? Anyway, the game has this crazy evisceration system—F.L.E.S.H., they call it. Sounds gruesome, but hey, it’s waaaaay too much fun to chop around. Yeah, the storyline might resemble those B-list movies with sketchy dialogue, but it’s charming in an oddball way. Top-notch visuals and sound, too.

Oh, but don’t get too comfy if you’re on Xbox or PlayStation. It’s not free there. But Xbox Game Pass might come to the rescue. Still some discounts floating out there if you poke around.

Alright, I gotta stop before I yak your ear off. Long story short, get the game while it’s hot and, you know, free. Cheers!