Set in a zombie-apocalypse-themed open world (similar to the slums and cities of South America), players travel through a sprawling urban environment overrun by a vicious outbreak, scavenging supplies and creating weapons against the growing infected population with primary focus on parkour mechanics, allowing players to climb ledges, jumping off ledges, sliding, jumping from rooftops to rooftops, and zip lining. The mechanics of parkour also apply in combat, such as sucking down when engaging in combat with enemies.
Combat in the game is primarily melee-based, with most combat being done using weapons. melee. There are over a hundred weapons that can be used and there are over 1000 weapon possibilities when players have the option to create new weapons. Melee weapons have limited durability and can be degraded if the player uses them for an estimated long time, however, players can repair their weapons a limited number of times. Crafting weapons require ingredients such as metal parts and blueprints, which can be scavenged or purchased from a store. Firearms are also featured in the game, but players only gain access to them in the second half of the game. Even so, ammunition is often very scarce.
The dying light contains a dynamic day and night cycle. During the day, the player has to go out and look for supplies to send back to the safe zones. They can also set traps, save random survivors, and follow the path to AirDrops. The infected are slow, listless, and easily visible, allowing the player to simply pass by them, but their danger grows in number. Players can also use environmental traps such as spikes and electrified fences to kill the infected. The day will last approximately 64 minutes, while the night will last approximately 7 minutes. The game also features a physics-based lighting system and a dynamic weather system, which includes a variety of conditions such as fog, rain, and wind.
Key Features
Some positives of the game Dying Light Torrent (DE)
- Immersive horror and survival atmosphere
- Fluid and exciting gameplay at night
- Detailed and well-built game environment
- Cooperative mode for up to four players for missions
- Creative system for evolving skills and weapons
