Dead Island Riptide is more of the same, but sadly that also means it's more of the sub-par visuals, uninspiring gameplay and bugs that plagued the first game. It shambles along, attempting to reach its goal, but frequently stumbles over its own stupidity and lack of inspiration. The leveling system and the weapon creator is interesting enough to keep you playing for a bit, but you'll be wanting to leave this island long before the credits roll.ĭead Island Riptide could have easily been a downloadable chapter for the original game, and it may have been worth your money then - but as a near full priced retail release, it's not.ĭead Island Riptide, the pseudo sequel to Deep Silver's 2011 tropical zombie killing game is a lot like its source material. If you were a fan of the original Dead Island, you're bound to find something to love here in Riptide - it gives you more of the same gameplay while adding some new characters, locations and weapons. While the game handles pretty much on par with its 2011 predecessor, Dead Island Riptide features a lot of fuzzy textures, clumsy animations and more than its fair share of bugs.