Dead Island: Special Edition is a horror action RPG for the Sony PS3 that plunges players into the chaos of a tropical island overrun by zombies. This edition includes the base game with additional content such as unique weapons and character skins. Players choose from multiple survivors, each with their skill trees, to slash, smash, and blast through hordes of the undead in a quest for survival. The game's open-world allows for exploration and cooperative gameplay with others. Its immersive atmosphere and focus on melee combat offer a gripping, visceral zombie-slaying experience.