Dead Island combines first-person action with a heavy focus on melee combat character development and customization of a vast array of weapons. All of these gameplay features are presented in a dark story inspired by classic zombie movies with a gritty and engrossing campaign that can be played with up to four players in co-op mode.. . Set in an open world tropical island hordes of different festering zombies await players around every corner while they embark on a variety of thrilling missions through the holiday resort. With firearms and ammunition being scarce the player must rely on utilizing found items as weapons for self-defense and fight off zombie hordes in intense melee combat. A diverse range of items can be collected and will later serve to transform the players ordinary makeshift weapons into serious instruments of destruction.. . In addition to satisfying even the most bloodthirsty action fans fantasy Dead Island also features role-playing elements which allow the player to develop one of the games unique character classes according to their preferences all the while learning new skills and fresh tactics during their journey through the perilous environments of the island. Whats more anytime during a game up to four players can seamlessly join together and experience the intense combat and immersive story with cooperative gameplay.. . With the all-new Chrome Engine 5 powering Dead Island the game will use the latest installment of Techlands acclaimed proprietary game engine allowing the player to experience the tropical island paradise in graphical splendor with diverse environments like lush forests and detailed city environments.. . Dead Island Riptide throws players back into the phenomenal mixture of RPG Open World and Multiplayer Coop action. Taking the best of Dead Island and evolving it even further Dead Island Riptide will build on the brands success with millions of gamers worldwide having to fight for their