Dead Island for Xbox 360 is a first-person action role-playing survival horror game set in a tropical resort overrun by zombies. Blending melee combat, crafting, and exploration, players choose one of four characters with unique abilities to battle the undead, complete quests, and find a way to escape the island. The game emphasizes cooperative gameplay with other players to survive the growing hordes and uncover the mystery behind the outbreak. Its open-world design, gore-filled encounters, and RPG elements define its thrilling and gruesome experience.