Product Overview
- Product Name: Dead Island
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Authentic Dead Island for PlayStation 3 in its original OEM case with manual and artwork included; disc is clean and fully tested. The cover art remains sharp and well-presented, making this a nice addition to any PS3 collection.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- PS3 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: OEM/Original*
- Extras:
Game Description
Dead Island strands players in a tropical resort that has transformed from luxury escape into quarantine nightmare on the Sony PlayStation 3. Set on the fictional island of Banoi, the game opens amid palm trees, abandoned hotels, and sunlit beaches now overrun by the infected, creating a stark contrast between idyllic surroundings and creeping dread.
The single-player campaign emphasizes survival over power fantasy. Resources are limited, weapons degrade, and encounters often feel tense and unpredictable. Rather than relying solely on firearms, Dead Island places heavy focus on close-quarters combat, forcing players to improvise with makeshift weapons and carefully manage stamina, positioning, and risk. Exploration becomes a constant calculation: every supply run carries the possibility of danger.
What sets Dead Island apart is its commitment to mood and physicality. Combat feels weighty, environments feel abandoned rather than staged, and progress is earned through persistence rather than spectacle. For collectors, it stands as one of the PlayStation 3 era’s most distinctive survival-driven experiences, remembered as much for its atmosphere as for its deliberate, methodical approach to zombie horror.
Gameplay Features
- Story-driven single-player campaign set across a quarantined tropical island
- Survival-focused gameplay emphasizing resource management and exploration
- Heavy emphasis on melee combat with weapons that wear down over time
- Open-ended environments encouraging cautious movement and scavenging
- Character skill progression that reinforces distinct combat approaches
- Tone-driven presentation blending sunlit locations with creeping tension
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Dead Island was notable for presenting zombie survival in a bright, open setting rather than the traditional dark urban environments common to the genre. This contrast between paradise and horror became one of the game’s defining characteristics.
The game is often discussed alongside titles like Left 4 Dead and Dead Rising, but distinguished itself through its focus on stamina-based melee combat and slow-burn tension. Its approach helped pave the way for later survival-focused experiences that prioritized vulnerability and atmosphere over constant action.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release (Black Label)
- Genre: Shooter
- Year Released: 2011
- Publisher: Deep Silver
- Developer: Techland
- ESRB Rating: M - Mature
- UPC: 895678002490
- SKU: 31684
- Format: Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 3 console (PS3 system)
- Region: NTSC (U.S. & Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original PS3 cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
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