After a long wait, Dead Island 2 is shaping up to be a game like no other. With every new reveal, anticipation for the sequel grows, and the latest addition to the roster of features is sure to turn some heads. Dambuster Studios, the game’s developer, has promised to introduce procedurally generated dismemberment to the zombie-killing action, which they have dubbed the FLESH system.
While there are plenty of zombie games on the market, none have attempted to simulate the gruesomeness of dismemberment in quite the same way as Dead Island 2. In other zombie games, a single hit from a weapon will leave the same predictable mark on an undead foe – a slash across the chest, a missing limb, or a crushed skull. The FLESH system, on the other hand, ensures that each blow to a zombie will yield a different outcome. Strike a walker with a meat cleaver and you’ll see its skin peel away, but keep at it and you’ll gradually reveal the muscle, bone, and even internal organs beneath. It’s a level of realism that is sure to make players cringe, but also sets the game apart from its competition.
The type of weapon you wield also has a significant impact on the damage you can deal to the undead horde. Knowing this, the news that Dead Island 2 will also feature breakable weapons may seem less frustrating. Experimenting with different weapons will be crucial to success in the game, and players will have to adapt their tactics according to the weapon they have on hand. The developer’s own gameplay video, which showcases the gruesome dismemberment in action, is a testament to just how much players can expect from the FLESH system.
