One of My All-Time Favorite Action Games is Free This Week

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Alright, so here’s a little nugget for anyone out there itching for some action gaming vibes. Imagine this: Dead Island 2—yes, the one that usually tags along with a price tag of $49.99—is currently hanging out for zero dollars on the Epic Games Store for PC. Crazy, right?

This whole freebie deal is part of Epic’s weekly “gift hamper” for us gamers. But don’t drag your feet! It’s vanishing into the ether come May 22, 2025. Seriously, plug it into your library now with just a couple clicks. Even if your heart beats for console games, a free treat is a free treat. Why not snag it while it lasts?

Now, jumping into memory lane—the game had its debut lights shining in April 2023, and yeah, I got to review it. I’d say it hit almost every note right, awarding it a glowing four and a half stars. Honestly, it’s like, if you threw action, horror, and a splash of zombie chaos in a blender, you’d get this gem. Whether you’re going solo or rallying up your mates for a co-op session, it’s dynamite.

Okay, picture this: post-chaos Los Angeles with sprawled zombies, like some B-movie fever dream. You’re dodging, slicing, strategizing against these brain-eaters with all sorts of wacky melee gear. The game’s got personalities, and so do the characters—you’ll find the right fit for your style in no time, I guess.

And those skill cards? Talk about a game-changer—they morph your play into something uniquely you. Oh, and the weapon tinkering? You think you’ve done it all till you’re zapping zombies with an electrified sledgehammer or wielding a flaming sword. It’s gloriously OTT (over-the-top, if you didn’t know).

Now, surely “Hell-A” (get the pun?) is this sandbox you’ll lose yourself in. Between eyeball-popping visuals, side-splitting interactions, and a gore system, ahem, delightfully labeled as F.L.E.S.H., your sessions are gonna be wild. Add some witty, B-grade script to that mix—oh boy, it’s a recipe for downright brilliant dumb fun.

And for the record, it’s not gracing Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, PS5, or PS4 with free vibes. Bummer, right? But hang on, Xbox Game Pass fans, it’s there waving hello. Oh, and peep around for discounts; you just might dodge that full sticker price.

So, what’re you waiting for? Dive in before this free ride zooms past. Just saying!