The island of Palanai features flooded jungles and swamps. A new motorboat vehicle is introduced for faster travel across these water-logged areas.
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A major addition where players must defend a "hub" or sanctuary against waves of zombies. You can strategically place fences, mines, and turrets to protect NPCs and yourself. The island of Palanai features flooded jungles and swamps
Players can import their character and skill trees from the original Dead Island . If starting fresh, you begin at level 15. The skill point cap is also increased to 70. Combat and Arsenal Improvements You can strategically place fences, mines, and turrets
The zombie variety is expanded with new types like the Wrestler (large, heavy hitter), Screamer (stuns with a sonic blast), Grenadier (throws flesh at you), and Drowner (hides in water).
On the PS3, the game is noted for its lush tropical visuals, though it can suffer from occasional framerate dips during heavy action. Various editions were released for the console, including the Rigor Mortis Collector's Edition which included physical items like a hula girl bobble figurine and a zombie arm bottle opener.