Since The City is four times bigger than the original game's main locale of Harran, there's a whole lot more to do and see this time around. Just like the first game, you'll need to rely on your parkour skills to quickly move around and leap over obstacles & right onto nearby rooftops. The overabundance of animations given to the game's parkour system means you'll be treated to more realistic outcomes during your speedy runs and death-defying jumps, which is definitely a plus. As you upgrade your parkour abilities and get your hands on helpful tools (such as a brand new paraglider), the game's exploration elements open up even more and become that much more enticing to interact with. Making your way around the game's various districts and figuring out the best way to run, jump, & climb through its many nooks & crannies is highly addictive.
On the combat front, Dying Light 2 retains the first game's focus on intense melee action. And just like before, the systems at play here work extremely well. As you open random chests and complete numerous missions during your lengthy journey, you'll begin to accrue a huge collection of hammers, bats, swords, etc. Some of the stronger melee weapons you'll acquire can be outfitted with elemental attachments that make their attacks even more effective against the Infected and human foes. Weapon breakage is still a thing, but it's not annoying whatsoever since it's pretty easy to get your hands on a replacement once one of your favorites completely breaks down. Bashing and slashing feels, looks, and sounds great, so you'll enjoy getting close and personal with Dying Light 2's vicious opposition. And thanks to the game's streamlined skills system, you'll get plenty of satisfaction from upgrading Aiden's varied melee, parkour, and ranged weapon abilities. The crossbow and bevy of elemental arrows you'll acquire deep into your playthrough are especially satisfying in action.