Dead Island: Epidemic is not a first-person MOBA, new screenshots released

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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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Michael Dunaway
Michael Dunaway, News Editor

Michael Dunaway has been part of the MMOBomb team for years and has covered practically every major Free-to-Play MMO title since 2009.

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Discussion (27)

Dafuq 10 years ago
Just have a few questions

What company is releasing this game?

What it be f2p?

When will it be able to play?

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Just Spam cause this Game is SHIT!!!!! 10 years ago
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

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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THE GAME IS SHIT!!! THE GAME IS SHIT!!!! OMG SUCH A SHIT GAME!!! JUST ANOTHER MOBA OMG!!!!

Just a recap part 3 10 years ago
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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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

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Just a recap of a recap 10 years ago
Stop spamming the page. -Thank you

Just a recap Part 2 10 years ago
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.

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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 ^^

Reply
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A quick recap 10 years ago
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.

devilr 10 years ago
Hmmm,it look like cartoon ,a little bit ,look fun ,i will try ^^

Aldys 10 years ago
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

Reavermyst 10 years ago
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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Truth 10 years ago
just another MOBA... i pass...

sparky 10 years ago
looks interesting an fun keep us inform when the gonna release

Wheres all the qq'ers about mobas? 10 years ago
Suprised they all havent left comments yet xD

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Bic Boi 10 years ago
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.

View 1 reply
moronsneedtostopsayingIPOSTEDYAHIMSOCOOL 10 years ago
This game really does seem fun. An Action Moba that has PVE.

I'd play it.

mattmanrx99 10 years ago
MOUNTED but this game does look interesting to say the least.


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