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Dying Light: The Beast

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2025

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Quick resume

You are Kyle Crane, and after years of brutal experiments, you want revenge. Experience a unique blend of open world and survival horror as you hunt down the man who transformed you into half man, half beast.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Smooth and optimized performance
    • Engaging and satisfying combat and parkour
    • Strong horror atmosphere and immersion
    • Returning protagonist kyle crane
    • Fun co-op gameplay

    Cons

    • Some bugs and glitches (day/night cycle, co-op desync)
    • Limited map size and content compared to previous games
    • Skill trees and progression somewhat simplified
    • Lack of fast travel and vehicle upgrades
    • Story and characters sometimes seen as weak or rushed

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to explore, choose combat styles, and use Beast Mode; some routines in missions but overall player-directed actions."

    • Competence
      4

      "Combat and parkour require skill and provide satisfying feedback; some grind but not mandatory; skill trees and upgrades enhance effectiveness."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on solo or cooperative play with friends; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long playtimes, immersion, and desire to keep playing; some mention of bugs but overall high engagement."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Co-op mode praised as fun and adds to experience; some bugs in co-op but teamwork emphasized."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Some crafting, weapon upgrades, and customization; limited vehicle upgrades; mostly predefined structures but some player modification."

    • Domination
      -4

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and shared gameplay focus."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong immersion, horror atmosphere, and stress relief through gameplay; players mention nostalgia and emotional engagement."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia; no pressure or obligation mentioned."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore new mechanics like Beast Mode and weapon crafting; some familiar gameplay but also new elements."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Open world with secrets, puzzles, and diverse environments encourages discovery and curiosity."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character and weapon customization; no deep avatar personalization but some self-expression through gear."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Imaginative fiction with mutated protagonist, zombie apocalypse, and supernatural elements."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and co-op play foster social connection; shared experiences and fan enthusiasm."

    • Growth
      3

      "Skill acquisition, weapon upgrades, and learning combat mechanics provide personal development."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay; no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and continuous engagement; some bugs cause interruptions but overall focused play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction in co-op; limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate items, upgrades, and skills; story and side quests advance character power."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Balance of challenge and flow; tension from night and combat but also cathartic combat and exploration."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation from gore, visuals, sound design, and intense combat sequences."

    • Status
      -3

      "Focus on individual or cooperative play without emphasis on social recognition or popularity."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative immersion with returning protagonist, emotional side quests, and engaging plot."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat and survival require tactical thinking, resource management, and planning."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Suspenseful nights, chase sequences, and tense combat provide excitement and relief."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally perceived as worth the price by fans; some recommend waiting for sale due to content size."

    • Violence
      5

      "Highly detailed gore and brutal combat are core features; visceral dismemberment and bloody violence."

    • Survival
      4

      "Resource management, avoiding threats, and strategic defense are important gameplay elements."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026