Dead Island: Epidemic is not a first-person MOBA, new screenshots released
When Deep Silver announced a zombified MOBA (or ZOMBA as they like to call it) based on the Dead Island series, the idea of a first person MOBA no doubt intrigued many players. Afterall, Deep Silver promised players that Epidemic would carry over many of the recognizable traits from the original series. So when I heard Deep Silver had released the first set of screenshots for Dead Island: Epidemic I was excited! However, as I laid my eyes upon the images, that excitement quickly turn into quite the opposite.
Dead Island: Epidemic is not first-person. Potentially the most disappointing revelation for a game that may actually have some redeeming qualities. Epidemic will in fact employ a camera scheme more comparable to Bloodline Champions than League of Legends.
Fitting since Techland will not be returning to the helm, but will instead be passing the torch onto Stunlock Studios, the developers behind Bloodline Champions. Similarly, Epidemic will share more in common mechanically with Bloodline Champions than League of Legends. Notably, players will use their left and right mouse buttons to perform light and heavy attacks.
Three teams of four will battle it out over various modes, one of which is Capture the Flag. The three teams will battle it out over control points while also having to deal with zombie packs who spawn once someone wanders too close. During these waves of zombies players may find it advantageous to team up with the enemy groups in order to better handle the incoming waves and zombie bosses. Techland says that unlike other MOBAs, the gameplay "isn't focused on attacking the other teams' base" but instead on "tackling dynamic gameplay objectives".
Players will be able to choose from at least six classes and will be able to craft their own weapons, trinkets and items. Just like in the original Dead Island, cnce crafted the weapons can be upgraded with other parts to form unique weapons which suit the player's current needs.
Deep Silver has yet to divulge any release date or beta news.
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Aug 21, 2013
When Deep Silver announced a zombified MOBA (or ZOMBA as they like to call it) based on the Dead Island series, the idea of a first person MOBA no doubt intrigued many players. Afterall, Deep Silver promised players that Epidemic would carry over many of the recognizable traits from the original series. So when I heard Deep Silver had released the first set of screenshots for Dead Island: Epidemic I was excited! However, as I laid my eyes upon the images, that excitement quickly turn into quite the opposite.
Dead Island: Epidemic is not first-person. Potentially the most disappointing revelation for a game that may actually have some redeeming qualities. Epidemic will in fact employ a camera scheme more comparable to Bloodline Champions than League of Legends.
Fitting since Techland will not be returning to the helm, but will instead be passing the torch onto Stunlock Studios, the developers behind Bloodline Champions. Similarly, Epidemic will share more in common mechanically with Bloodline Champions than League of Legends. Notably, players will use their left and right mouse buttons to perform light and heavy attacks.
Three teams of four will battle it out over various modes, one of which is Capture the Flag. The three teams will battle it out over control points while also having to deal with zombie packs who spawn once someone wanders too close. During these waves of zombies players may find it advantageous to team up with the enemy groups in order to better handle the incoming waves and zombie bosses. Techland says that unlike other MOBAs, the gameplay “isn’t focused on attacking the other teams’ base” but instead on “tackling dynamic gameplay objectives”.
Players will be able to choose from at least six classes and will be able to craft their own weapons, trinkets and items. Just like in the original Dead Island, cnce crafted the weapons can be upgraded with other parts to form unique weapons which suit the player’s current needs.
Deep Silver has yet to divulge any release date or beta news.
dead-island-epidemic-21dead-island-epidemic-31dead-island-epidemic-11dead-island-epidemic-41dead-island-epidemic-51
12 Comments
mattmanrx99
August 21, 2013 at 9:19 pm
MOUNTED but this game does look interesting to say the least.
Reply
moronsneedtostopsayingIPOSTEDYAHIMSOCOOL
August 21, 2013 at 9:46 pm
This game really does seem fun. An Action Moba that has PVE.
I’d play it.
Reply
Bic Boi
August 21, 2013 at 10:53 pm
As much as I want to be excited for this; it barely carries a resemblance to its namesake. Combine that with the details above and…well..I just can’t get my hopes up over this.
Reply
Wheres all the qq’ers about mobas?
August 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Suprised they all havent left comments yet xD
Reply
yup where are they
August 22, 2013 at 3:10 am
maybe they know this game will be better than the average moba
Reply
sparky
August 21, 2013 at 11:23 pm
looks interesting an fun keep us inform when the gonna release
Reply
Truth
August 22, 2013 at 5:57 am
just another MOBA… i pass…
Reply
Reavermyst
August 22, 2013 at 7:12 am
Oh so it’s not a FPMOBA…. Even though Dead Island is a first person shooter…. and MOBAs are not normally done in the first person…. which would actually be unique…. Nope, just a typical MOBA, because who needs originality?
Reply
Aldys
August 22, 2013 at 8:22 am
Whatever you all say, this game looks amazing, and fact that it will be more like BLC than LoL is even greater. It’s simple, BLC is far more better PvP game than LoL. And mechanics behind it really gives the feeling that you you’re in the middle of action, and not just following a champ and clicking 100000 times per sec with mouse… lol
Reply
devilr
August 22, 2013 at 9:47 am
Hmmm,it look like cartoon ,a little bit ,look fun ,i will try ^^
Reply
A quick recap
August 22, 2013 at 9:55 am
Dead Island: Epidemic is not a first-person MOBA, new screenshots released
Aug 21, 2013
When Deep Silver announced a zombified MOBA (or ZOMBA as they like to call it) based on the Dead Island series, the idea of a first person MOBA no doubt intrigued many players. Afterall, Deep Silver promised players that Epidemic would carry over many of the recognizable traits from the original series. So when I heard Deep Silver had released the first set of screenshots for Dead Island: Epidemic I was excited! However, as I laid my eyes upon the images, that excitement quickly turn into quite the opposite.
Dead Island: Epidemic is not first-person. Potentially the most disappointing revelation for a game that may actually have some redeeming qualities. Epidemic will in fact employ a camera scheme more comparable to Bloodline Champions than League of Legends.
Fitting since Techland will not be returning to the helm, but will instead be passing the torch onto Stunlock Studios, the developers behind Bloodline Champions. Similarly, Epidemic will share more in common mechanically with Bloodline Champions than League of Legends. Notably, players will use their left and right mouse buttons to perform light and heavy attacks.
Three teams of four will battle it out over various modes, one of which is Capture the Flag. The three teams will battle it out over control points while also having to deal with zombie packs who spawn once someone wanders too close. During these waves of zombies players may find it advantageous to team up with the enemy groups in order to better handle the incoming waves and zombie bosses. Techland says that unlike other MOBAs, the gameplay “isn’t focused on attacking the other teams’ base” but instead on “tackling dynamic gameplay objectives”.
Players will be able to choose from at least six classes and will be able to craft their own weapons, trinkets and items. Just like in the original Dead Island, cnce crafted the weapons can be upgraded with other parts to form unique weapons which suit the player’s current needs.
Deep Silver has yet to divulge any release date or beta news.
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10 Comments
mattmanrx99
August 21, 2013 at 9:19 pm
MOUNTED but this game does look interesting to say the least.
Reply
moronsneedtostopsayingIPOSTEDYAHIMSOCOOL
August 21, 2013 at 9:46 pm
This game really does seem fun. An Action Moba that has PVE.
I’d play it.
Reply
Bic Boi
August 21, 2013 at 10:53 pm
As much as I want to be excited for this; it barely carries a resemblance to its namesake. Combine that with the details above and…well..I just can’t get my hopes up over this.
Reply
Wheres all the qq’ers about mobas?
August 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Suprised they all havent left comments yet xD
Reply
yup where are they
August 22, 2013 at 3:10 am
maybe they know this game will be better than the average moba
Reply
sparky
August 21, 2013 at 11:23 pm
looks interesting an fun keep us inform when the gonna release
Reply
Truth
August 22, 2013 at 5:57 am
just another MOBA… i pass…
Reply
Reavermyst
August 22, 2013 at 7:12 am
Oh so it’s not a FPMOBA…. Even though Dead Island is a first person shooter…. and MOBAs are not normally done in the first person…. which would actually be unique…. Nope, just a typical MOBA, because who needs originality?
Reply
Aldys
August 22, 2013 at 8:22 am
Whatever you all say, this game looks amazing, and fact that it will be more like BLC than LoL is even greater. It’s simple, BLC is far more better PvP game than LoL. And mechanics behind it really gives the feeling that you you’re in the middle of action, and not just following a champ and clicking 100000 times per sec with mouse… lol
Reply
devilr
August 22, 2013 at 9:47 am
Hmmm,it look like cartoon ,a little bit ,look fun ,i will try ^^
Reply.
Reply
Just a recap Part 2
August 22, 2013 at 9:56 am
Dead Island: Epidemic is not a first-person MOBA, new screenshots released
Aug 21, 2013
When Deep Silver announced a zombified MOBA (or ZOMBA as they like to call it) based on the Dead Island series, the idea of a first person MOBA no doubt intrigued many players. Afterall, Deep Silver promised players that Epidemic would carry over many of the recognizable traits from the original series. So when I heard Deep Silver had released the first set of screenshots for Dead Island: Epidemic I was excited! However, as I laid my eyes upon the images, that excitement quickly turn into quite the opposite.
Dead Island: Epidemic is not first-person. Potentially the most disappointing revelation for a game that may actually have some redeeming qualities. Epidemic will in fact employ a camera scheme more comparable to Bloodline Champions than League of Legends.
Fitting since Techland will not be returning to the helm, but will instead be passing the torch onto Stunlock Studios, the developers behind Bloodline Champions. Similarly, Epidemic will share more in common mechanically with Bloodline Champions than League of Legends. Notably, players will use their left and right mouse buttons to perform light and heavy attacks.
Three teams of four will battle it out over various modes, one of which is Capture the Flag. The three teams will battle it out over control points while also having to deal with zombie packs who spawn once someone wanders too close. During these waves of zombies players may find it advantageous to team up with the enemy groups in order to better handle the incoming waves and zombie bosses. Techland says that unlike other MOBAs, the gameplay “isn’t focused on attacking the other teams’ base” but instead on “tackling dynamic gameplay objectives”.
Players will be able to choose from at least six classes and will be able to craft their own weapons, trinkets and items. Just like in the original Dead Island, cnce crafted the weapons can be upgraded with other parts to form unique weapons which suit the player’s current needs.
Deep Silver has yet to divulge any release date or beta news.
dead-island-epidemic-21dead-island-epidemic-31dead-island-epidemic-11dead-island-epidemic-41dead-island-epidemic-51
10 Comments
mattmanrx99
August 21, 2013 at 9:19 pm
MOUNTED but this game does look interesting to say the least.
Reply
moronsneedtostopsayingIPOSTEDYAHIMSOCOOL
August 21, 2013 at 9:46 pm
This game really does seem fun. An Action Moba that has PVE.
I’d play it.
Reply
Bic Boi
August 21, 2013 at 10:53 pm
As much as I want to be excited for this; it barely carries a resemblance to its namesake. Combine that with the details above and…well..I just can’t get my hopes up over this.
Reply
Wheres all the qq’ers about mobas?
August 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Suprised they all havent left comments yet xD
Reply
yup where are they
August 22, 2013 at 3:10 am
maybe they know this game will be better than the average moba
Reply
sparky
August 21, 2013 at 11:23 pm
looks interesting an fun keep us inform when the gonna release
Reply
Truth
August 22, 2013 at 5:57 am
just another MOBA… i pass…
Reply
Reavermyst
August 22, 2013 at 7:12 am
Oh so it’s not a FPMOBA…. Even though Dead Island is a first person shooter…. and MOBAs are not normally done in the first person…. which would actually be unique…. Nope, just a typical MOBA, because who needs originality?
Reply
Aldys
August 22, 2013 at 8:22 am
Whatever you all say, this game looks amazing, and fact that it will be more like BLC than LoL is even greater. It’s simple, BLC is far more better PvP game than LoL. And mechanics behind it really gives the feeling that you you’re in the middle of action, and not just following a champ and clicking 100000 times per sec with mouse… lol
Reply
devilr
August 22, 2013 at 9:47 am
Hmmm,it look like cartoon ,a little bit ,look fun ,i will try ^^
Reply
.
Reply
Just a recap of a recap
August 22, 2013 at 9:58 am
Stop spamming the page. -Thank you
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THE GAME IS SHIT!!! THE GAME IS SHIT!!!! OMG SUCH A SHIT GAME!!! JUST ANOTHER MOBA OMG!!!!
Aug 21, 2013
When Deep Silver announced a zombified MOBA (or ZOMBA as they like to call it) based on the Dead Island series, the idea of a first person MOBA no doubt intrigued many players. Afterall, Deep Silver promised players that Epidemic would carry over many of the recognizable traits from the original series. So when I heard Deep Silver had released the first set of screenshots for Dead Island: Epidemic I was excited! However, as I laid my eyes upon the images, that excitement quickly turn into quite the opposite.
Dead Island: Epidemic is not first-person. Potentially the most disappointing revelation for a game that may actually have some redeeming qualities. Epidemic will in fact employ a camera scheme more comparable to Bloodline Champions than League of Legends.
Fitting since Techland will not be returning to the helm, but will instead be passing the torch onto Stunlock Studios, the developers behind Bloodline Champions. Similarly, Epidemic will share more in common mechanically with Bloodline Champions than League of Legends. Notably, players will use their left and right mouse buttons to perform light and heavy attacks.
Three teams of four will battle it out over various modes, one of which is Capture the Flag. The three teams will battle it out over control points while also having to deal with zombie packs who spawn once someone wanders too close. During these waves of zombies players may find it advantageous to team up with the enemy groups in order to better handle the incoming waves and zombie bosses. Techland says that unlike other MOBAs, the gameplay “isn’t focused on attacking the other teams’ base” but instead on “tackling dynamic gameplay objectives”.
Players will be able to choose from at least six classes and will be able to craft their own weapons, trinkets and items. Just like in the original Dead Island, cnce crafted the weapons can be upgraded with other parts to form unique weapons which suit the player’s current needs.
Deep Silver has yet to divulge any release date or beta news.
dead-island-epidemic-21dead-island-epidemic-31dead-island-epidemic-11dead-island-epidemic-41dead-island-epidemic-51
12 Comments
mattmanrx99
August 21, 2013 at 9:19 pm
MOUNTED but this game does look interesting to say the least.
Reply
moronsneedtostopsayingIPOSTEDYAHIMSOCOOL
August 21, 2013 at 9:46 pm
This game really does seem fun. An Action Moba that has PVE.
I’d play it.
Reply
Bic Boi
August 21, 2013 at 10:53 pm
As much as I want to be excited for this; it barely carries a resemblance to its namesake. Combine that with the details above and…well..I just can’t get my hopes up over this.
Reply
Wheres all the qq'ers about mobas?
August 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Suprised they all havent left comments yet xD
Reply
yup where are they
August 22, 2013 at 3:10 am
maybe they know this game will be better than the average moba
Reply
sparky
August 21, 2013 at 11:23 pm
looks interesting an fun keep us inform when the gonna release
Reply
Truth
August 22, 2013 at 5:57 am
just another MOBA… i pass…
Reply
Reavermyst
August 22, 2013 at 7:12 am
Oh so it’s not a FPMOBA…. Even though Dead Island is a first person shooter…. and MOBAs are not normally done in the first person…. which would actually be unique…. Nope, just a typical MOBA, because who needs originality?
Reply
Aldys
August 22, 2013 at 8:22 am
Whatever you all say, this game looks amazing, and fact that it will be more like BLC than LoL is even greater. It’s simple, BLC is far more better PvP game than LoL. And mechanics behind it really gives the feeling that you you’re in the middle of action, and not just following a champ and clicking 100000 times per sec with mouse… lol
Reply
devilr
August 22, 2013 at 9:47 am
Hmmm,it look like cartoon ,a little bit ,look fun ,i will try ^^
Reply
A quick recap
August 22, 2013 at 9:55 am
Dead Island: Epidemic is not a first-person MOBA, new screenshots released
Aug 21, 2013
When Deep Silver announced a zombified MOBA (or ZOMBA as they like to call it) based on the Dead Island series, the idea of a first person MOBA no doubt intrigued many players. Afterall, Deep Silver promised players that Epidemic would carry over many of the recognizable traits from the original series. So when I heard Deep Silver had released the first set of screenshots for Dead Island: Epidemic I was excited! However, as I laid my eyes upon the images, that excitement quickly turn into quite the opposite.
Dead Island: Epidemic is not first-person. Potentially the most disappointing revelation for a game that may actually have some redeeming qualities. Epidemic will in fact employ a camera scheme more comparable to Bloodline Champions than League of Legends.
Fitting since Techland will not be returning to the helm, but will instead be passing the torch onto Stunlock Studios, the developers behind Bloodline Champions. Similarly, Epidemic will share more in common mechanically with Bloodline Champions than League of Legends. Notably, players will use their left and right mouse buttons to perform light and heavy attacks.
Three teams of four will battle it out over various modes, one of which is Capture the Flag. The three teams will battle it out over control points while also having to deal with zombie packs who spawn once someone wanders too close. During these waves of zombies players may find it advantageous to team up with the enemy groups in order to better handle the incoming waves and zombie bosses. Techland says that unlike other MOBAs, the gameplay “isn’t focused on attacking the other teams’ base” but instead on “tackling dynamic gameplay objectives”.
Players will be able to choose from at least six classes and will be able to craft their own weapons, trinkets and items. Just like in the original Dead Island, cnce crafted the weapons can be upgraded with other parts to form unique weapons which suit the player’s current needs.
Deep Silver has yet to divulge any release date or beta news.
dead-island-epidemic-21dead-island-epidemic-31dead-island-epidemic-11dead-island-epidemic-41dead-island-epidemic-51
10 Comments
mattmanrx99
August 21, 2013 at 9:19 pm
MOUNTED but this game does look interesting to say the least.
Reply
moronsneedtostopsayingIPOSTEDYAHIMSOCOOL
August 21, 2013 at 9:46 pm
This game really does seem fun. An Action Moba that has PVE.
I’d play it.
Reply
Bic Boi
August 21, 2013 at 10:53 pm
As much as I want to be excited for this; it barely carries a resemblance to its namesake. Combine that with the details above and…well..I just can’t get my hopes up over this.
Reply
Wheres all the qq’ers about mobas?
August 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Suprised they all havent left comments yet xD
Reply
yup where are they
August 22, 2013 at 3:10 am
maybe they know this game will be better than the average moba
Reply
sparky
August 21, 2013 at 11:23 pm
looks interesting an fun keep us inform when the gonna release
Reply
Truth
August 22, 2013 at 5:57 am
just another MOBA… i pass…
Reply
Reavermyst
August 22, 2013 at 7:12 am
Oh so it’s not a FPMOBA…. Even though Dead Island is a first person shooter…. and MOBAs are not normally done in the first person…. which would actually be unique…. Nope, just a typical MOBA, because who needs originality?
Reply
Aldys
August 22, 2013 at 8:22 am
Whatever you all say, this game looks amazing, and fact that it will be more like BLC than LoL is even greater. It’s simple, BLC is far more better PvP game than LoL. And mechanics behind it really gives the feeling that you you’re in the middle of action, and not just following a champ and clicking 100000 times per sec with mouse… lol
Reply
devilr
August 22, 2013 at 9:47 am
Hmmm,it look like cartoon ,a little bit ,look fun ,i will try ^^
Reply.
Reply
Just a recap Part 2
August 22, 2013 at 9:56 am
Dead Island: Epidemic is not a first-person MOBA, new screenshots released
Aug 21, 2013
When Deep Silver announced a zombified MOBA (or ZOMBA as they like to call it) based on the Dead Island series, the idea of a first person MOBA no doubt intrigued many players. Afterall, Deep Silver promised players that Epidemic would carry over many of the recognizable traits from the original series. So when I heard Deep Silver had released the first set of screenshots for Dead Island: Epidemic I was excited! However, as I laid my eyes upon the images, that excitement quickly turn into quite the opposite.
Dead Island: Epidemic is not first-person. Potentially the most disappointing revelation for a game that may actually have some redeeming qualities. Epidemic will in fact employ a camera scheme more comparable to Bloodline Champions than League of Legends.
Fitting since Techland will not be returning to the helm, but will instead be passing the torch onto Stunlock Studios, the developers behind Bloodline Champions. Similarly, Epidemic will share more in common mechanically with Bloodline Champions than League of Legends. Notably, players will use their left and right mouse buttons to perform light and heavy attacks.
Three teams of four will battle it out over various modes, one of which is Capture the Flag. The three teams will battle it out over control points while also having to deal with zombie packs who spawn once someone wanders too close. During these waves of zombies players may find it advantageous to team up with the enemy groups in order to better handle the incoming waves and zombie bosses. Techland says that unlike other MOBAs, the gameplay “isn’t focused on attacking the other teams’ base” but instead on “tackling dynamic gameplay objectives”.
Players will be able to choose from at least six classes and will be able to craft their own weapons, trinkets and items. Just like in the original Dead Island, cnce crafted the weapons can be upgraded with other parts to form unique weapons which suit the player’s current needs.
Deep Silver has yet to divulge any release date or beta news.
dead-island-epidemic-21dead-island-epidemic-31dead-island-epidemic-11dead-island-epidemic-41dead-island-epidemic-51
10 Comments
mattmanrx99
August 21, 2013 at 9:19 pm
MOUNTED but this game does look interesting to say the least.
Reply
moronsneedtostopsayingIPOSTEDYAHIMSOCOOL
August 21, 2013 at 9:46 pm
This game really does seem fun. An Action Moba that has PVE.
I’d play it.
Reply
Bic Boi
August 21, 2013 at 10:53 pm
As much as I want to be excited for this; it barely carries a resemblance to its namesake. Combine that with the details above and…well..I just can’t get my hopes up over this.
Reply
Wheres all the qq’ers about mobas?
August 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Suprised they all havent left comments yet xD
Reply
yup where are they
August 22, 2013 at 3:10 am
maybe they know this game will be better than the average moba
Reply
sparky
August 21, 2013 at 11:23 pm
looks interesting an fun keep us inform when the gonna release
Reply
Truth
August 22, 2013 at 5:57 am
just another MOBA… i pass…
Reply
Reavermyst
August 22, 2013 at 7:12 am
Oh so it’s not a FPMOBA…. Even though Dead Island is a first person shooter…. and MOBAs are not normally done in the first person…. which would actually be unique…. Nope, just a typical MOBA, because who needs originality?
Reply
Aldys
August 22, 2013 at 8:22 am
Whatever you all say, this game looks amazing, and fact that it will be more like BLC than LoL is even greater. It’s simple, BLC is far more better PvP game than LoL. And mechanics behind it really gives the feeling that you you’re in the middle of action, and not just following a champ and clicking 100000 times per sec with mouse… lol
Reply
devilr
August 22, 2013 at 9:47 am
Hmmm,it look like cartoon ,a little bit ,look fun ,i will try ^^
Reply
.
Reply
Just a recap of a recap
August 22, 2013 at 9:58 am
Stop spamming the page. -Thank you
Reply
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Aug 21, 2013
When Deep Silver announced a zombified MOBA (or ZOMBA as they like to call it) based on the Dead Island series, the idea of a first person MOBA no doubt intrigued many players. Afterall, Deep Silver promised players that Epidemic would carry over many of the recognizable traits from the original series. So when I heard Deep Silver had released the first set of screenshots for Dead Island: Epidemic I was excited! However, as I laid my eyes upon the images, that excitement quickly turn into quite the opposite.
Dead Island: Epidemic is not first-person. Potentially the most disappointing revelation for a game that may actually have some redeeming qualities. Epidemic will in fact employ a camera scheme more comparable to Bloodline Champions than League of Legends.
Fitting since Techland will not be returning to the helm, but will instead be passing the torch onto Stunlock Studios, the developers behind Bloodline Champions. Similarly, Epidemic will share more in common mechanically with Bloodline Champions than League of Legends. Notably, players will use their left and right mouse buttons to perform light and heavy attacks.
Three teams of four will battle it out over various modes, one of which is Capture the Flag. The three teams will battle it out over control points while also having to deal with zombie packs who spawn once someone wanders too close. During these waves of zombies players may find it advantageous to team up with the enemy groups in order to better handle the incoming waves and zombie bosses. Techland says that unlike other MOBAs, the gameplay “isn’t focused on attacking the other teams’ base” but instead on “tackling dynamic gameplay objectives”.
Players will be able to choose from at least six classes and will be able to craft their own weapons, trinkets and items. Just like in the original Dead Island, cnce crafted the weapons can be upgraded with other parts to form unique weapons which suit the player’s current needs.
Deep Silver has yet to divulge any release date or beta news.
dead-island-epidemic-21dead-island-epidemic-31dead-island-epidemic-11dead-island-epidemic-41dead-island-epidemic-51
10 Comments
mattmanrx99
August 21, 2013 at 9:19 pm
MOUNTED but this game does look interesting to say the least.
Reply
moronsneedtostopsayingIPOSTEDYAHIMSOCOOL
August 21, 2013 at 9:46 pm
This game really does seem fun. An Action Moba that has PVE.
I’d play it.
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Bic Boi
August 21, 2013 at 10:53 pm
As much as I want to be excited for this; it barely carries a resemblance to its namesake. Combine that with the details above and…well..I just can’t get my hopes up over this.
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Wheres all the qq'ers about mobas?
August 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Suprised they all havent left comments yet xD
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yup where are they
August 22, 2013 at 3:10 am
maybe they know this game will be better than the average moba
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sparky
August 21, 2013 at 11:23 pm
looks interesting an fun keep us inform when the gonna release
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Truth
August 22, 2013 at 5:57 am
just another MOBA… i pass…
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Reavermyst
August 22, 2013 at 7:12 am
Oh so it’s not a FPMOBA…. Even though Dead Island is a first person shooter…. and MOBAs are not normally done in the first person…. which would actually be unique…. Nope, just a typical MOBA, because who needs originality?
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Aldys
August 22, 2013 at 8:22 am
Whatever you all say, this game looks amazing, and fact that it will be more like BLC than LoL is even greater. It’s simple, BLC is far more better PvP game than LoL. And mechanics behind it really gives the feeling that you you’re in the middle of action, and not just following a champ and clicking 100000 times per sec with mouse… lol
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devilr
August 22, 2013 at 9:47 am
Hmmm,it look like cartoon ,a little bit ,look fun ,i will try ^^
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Aug 21, 2013
When Deep Silver announced a zombified MOBA (or ZOMBA as they like to call it) based on the Dead Island series, the idea of a first person MOBA no doubt intrigued many players. Afterall, Deep Silver promised players that Epidemic would carry over many of the recognizable traits from the original series. So when I heard Deep Silver had released the first set of screenshots for Dead Island: Epidemic I was excited! However, as I laid my eyes upon the images, that excitement quickly turn into quite the opposite.
Dead Island: Epidemic is not first-person. Potentially the most disappointing revelation for a game that may actually have some redeeming qualities. Epidemic will in fact employ a camera scheme more comparable to Bloodline Champions than League of Legends.
Fitting since Techland will not be returning to the helm, but will instead be passing the torch onto Stunlock Studios, the developers behind Bloodline Champions. Similarly, Epidemic will share more in common mechanically with Bloodline Champions than League of Legends. Notably, players will use their left and right mouse buttons to perform light and heavy attacks.
Three teams of four will battle it out over various modes, one of which is Capture the Flag. The three teams will battle it out over control points while also having to deal with zombie packs who spawn once someone wanders too close. During these waves of zombies players may find it advantageous to team up with the enemy groups in order to better handle the incoming waves and zombie bosses. Techland says that unlike other MOBAs, the gameplay “isn’t focused on attacking the other teams’ base” but instead on “tackling dynamic gameplay objectives”.
Players will be able to choose from at least six classes and will be able to craft their own weapons, trinkets and items. Just like in the original Dead Island, cnce crafted the weapons can be upgraded with other parts to form unique weapons which suit the player’s current needs.
Deep Silver has yet to divulge any release date or beta news.
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mattmanrx99
August 21, 2013 at 9:19 pm
MOUNTED but this game does look interesting to say the least.
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moronsneedtostopsayingIPOSTEDYAHIMSOCOOL
August 21, 2013 at 9:46 pm
This game really does seem fun. An Action Moba that has PVE.
I’d play it.
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Bic Boi
August 21, 2013 at 10:53 pm
As much as I want to be excited for this; it barely carries a resemblance to its namesake. Combine that with the details above and…well..I just can’t get my hopes up over this.
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Wheres all the qq'ers about mobas?
August 21, 2013 at 11:19 pm
Suprised they all havent left comments yet xD
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yup where are they
August 22, 2013 at 3:10 am
maybe they know this game will be better than the average moba
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sparky
August 21, 2013 at 11:23 pm
looks interesting an fun keep us inform when the gonna release
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Truth
August 22, 2013 at 5:57 am
just another MOBA… i pass…
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Reavermyst
August 22, 2013 at 7:12 am
Oh so it’s not a FPMOBA…. Even though Dead Island is a first person shooter…. and MOBAs are not normally done in the first person…. which would actually be unique…. Nope, just a typical MOBA, because who needs originality?
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Aldys
August 22, 2013 at 8:22 am
Whatever you all say, this game looks amazing, and fact that it will be more like BLC than LoL is even greater. It’s simple, BLC is far more better PvP game than LoL. And mechanics behind it really gives the feeling that you you’re in the middle of action, and not just following a champ and clicking 100000 times per sec with mouse… lol
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devilr
August 22, 2013 at 9:47 am
Hmmm,it look like cartoon ,a little bit ,look fun ,i will try ^^
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I'd play it.