It's an old school shooter that reminds me very much of Quake 3 Arena for some reason, the difference being it has a reasonable single player mode. Now, don't get me wrong - visually it's nothing too special, even for 2016 when it was released. It certainly looks and feels very dated in 2025. The voice acting is atrocious. All zombies sound the same. There is no strategy, no tactics. There is only a small variety of enemies, and the story is super generic and unremarkable. But, despite all this.... The pace is great, the carnage is exquisite, overall it's super fun to play. Unsophisticated, easy (in a good way, even on hard and nightmare difficulty) and enjoyable. Kill zombies, get better gear, rinse and repeat. If You like fun, old school shooters like the original Quake, Quake II, Q3A or the original UT this will be right up Your alley. If not, then still worth giving a try - especially if You've never played the oldies - as it can often be purchased for close to nothing (80% off at ...
Dead Effect 2
- Release Date:
- May 6, 2016
- Metacritic:
- 53
- Developer:
- BadFly Interactive, a.s.
- Publisher:
- App Holdings
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
Game Tags
About This Game
Play the single-player missions at your own pace or engage your friends in the cooperative or PvP multiplayer mode. Train, develop your character, collect and upgrade countless weapons, gear and body implants and take control of the monster-infested ship.
KEY FEATURES:
Your hero adapts, grows and gets better as you play. Help them along the way by choosing the best gear!
- get 100+ upgradable weapons of all kinds – pistols, shotguns, plasma guns, bows, swords... you name it
- collect 300+ gear items and implants
- collect dozens of gear sets, from Regular to Mythical
- put together a complete gear set to gain special abilities
- equip your hero with a selection of 30+ special abilities, from bullet time to force field
- try high-tech body implants to increase your character’s performance
A colonist ship is full of diverse environments, from maintenance rooms to oxygen gardens. And full of dark corners, too!
- enjoy the stunning environments with moody graphics
- explore the whole ship during the main story campaign
- return to complete various basic tasks in generic missions
- stand up to the challenge in special missions – Biohazard, Survive, Lone Wolf, Infestation modes
You know you are not alone on this ship. There are friends, and there are foes. Sadly, the friends are outnumbered.
- test your strength against zombies, soldiers, cyborgs, mutant, cannibals, mechanical dogs, drones...
- get engaged in several unique boss fights
- complete special missions with various enemy types to gain experience
You can face the enemy alone, but you won’t last long. Call your friends to action and together take up arms against the enemy!
- play together in the cooperative multiplayer mode – you can play the story campaign and all special missions
- challenge your friends to a life-and-death battle in the player vs. player multiplayer mode
- conquer the elaborate system of achievements – collect all 170 of them!
- get social - share your results and leaderboard position on social media channels
By purchasing Dead Effect 2, you directly support the developers and get more than just a game!
- 20+ hours of gameplay
- all future updates for free
- downloadable game soundtrack
- exclusive art book with a comprehensive overview of the Dead Effect universe
- become a member of a lively community and participate in the development
Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected], or catch up with our latest news on our official website or a social media channel of your choice:
Facebook: Dead Effect
Twitter: @DeadEffectGame
YouTube: BadFly Interactive
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User Reviews
Dead Effect 2 is a game with big aspirations that simply doesn’t reach the heights for which it shoots. Every neat premise is compromised by shoddy balancing, uninspired combat or strange design decisions. While there is a ton of content with 20 story missions and a bunch of additional game modes, none of it is as fun as it could have been.
fun =) FPS goodness
I think it expands more on the first. haven't experienced any bugs. better graphics and sound design than the first. better weapon models and reload animations and runs better than the first. personally I don't get the negative reviews. It's a good little budget shooter series.
Having to talk to an NPC to activate a new mission is a ridiculous feature, especially when the dialogue and story is so lackluster. I can't play the DLC past the second mission because the NPC you have to speak to is bugged. I hope this is patched out eventually.
4/5 star
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 - AMD FX-6100
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 2 GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 - AMD Radeon HD 7770 with 2 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 11 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: Install size will gradually increase with future updates.
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 - AMD FX-8350, or faster
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 - AMD Radeon R9 290, or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 11 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: Install size will gradually increase with future updates.
FAQ
How much does Dead Effect 2 cost?
Dead Effect 2 costs $11.99.
What are the system requirements for Dead Effect 2?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 - AMD FX-6100 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 2 GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 - AMD Radeon HD 7770 with 2 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 11 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card Additional Notes: Install size will gradually increase with future updates. Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 - AMD FX-8350, or faster Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 - AMD Radeon R9 290, or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 11 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card Additional Notes: Install size will gradually increase with future updates.
What platforms is Dead Effect 2 available on?
Dead Effect 2 is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Dead Effect 2 worth buying?
Dead Effect 2 has 82% positive reviews from 11 players. Metacritic score: 53/100.
When was Dead Effect 2 released?
Dead Effect 2 was released on May 6, 2016.
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