Dead Island Hands-On Impressions

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Gathering items and money is a very important part of your survival. You don't want to be caught in a zombie moshpit without a suitable weapon. All weapons in the game can be upgraded and modified. Throughout the island there are safe areas where you'll have access to a workbench. If you have enough money and the correct parts, for example duct tape, nails, plastic explosives, then you'll be able to upgrade and create various specialized weapons. During my time on Dead Island I created a few weapons, including explosive knives that when thrown at a zombie, explode after a time delay.Or I was able to pimp out a bat with nails that made ripping off zombie arms a cinch. One note I should mention is that guns are few and far between on the island, and ammo is in even shorter supply. Melee is the focus of attack in Dead Island.