Games which allow you to play as a vampire are so numerous we couldn't even guess at their number. Vampires are sexy, strong and the posh nosh of the undead world.

Zombies are another matter. Typically mindless shotgun-fodder of the undead world, the gameplay trailer (warning - quite gory) for Dead Island 2 interestingly shows the player becoming one.

Following a bite.

We couldn't find any official clarification on the mechanic and opinions based on the trailer vary widely.

Rather than adding to the debate we'll just note that it's an unexpected feature.

Another unexpected feature is Alexa (Google's) voice control for some actions (eg. equipping weapons and zombie transformation), demonstrated in the mixed live action and gameplay trailer.

Dead Island 2 is heading for PC (Epic), Xbox One and X|S, and PlayStation 4 and 5 on April 28, 2023.

[ Main Image: Dead Island 2 gameplay trailer. Credit: Deep Silver via YouTube. ]

References

Gamespot (December 7, 2022). Dead Island 2 Full Showcase - Another Day in HELL.A. YouTube.

Gamespot (December 7, 2022). Dead Island 2 - Welcome to HELL-A Gameplay Trailer. YouTube.

Wikipedia. Dead Island 2. (viewed December 7, 2022)