Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Adventure, Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developers: Techland
- Publishers: Techland Publishing
Dying Light: The Bozak Horde – A Harrowing Trial of Survival
Introduction
Dying Light: The Bozak Horde is a standalone expansion pack for the critically acclaimed first-person survival horror game, Dying Light. Developed by Techland and released in 2015, The Bozak Horde introduces a new game mode, new challenges, and new rewards to the base game.
Gameplay
In The Bozak Horde, players take on the role of Kyle Crane, a parkour-skilled operative sent to investigate a zombie outbreak in the quarantine zone of Harran. In this expansion, Crane finds himself trapped in a dilapidated stadium and forced to participate in a series of deadly trials orchestrated by a mysterious figure known as Bozak.
The trials consist of 20 increasingly difficult challenges, each requiring Crane to use his agility, combat skills, and wits to survive. These challenges range from timed obstacle courses to horde mode survival scenarios, all while being pursued by relentless waves of zombies.
Setting
The Bozak Horde takes place in the Harran Stadium, a once-iconic sporting arena that has now become a dilapidated and zombie-infested ruin. The stadium provides a unique and challenging environment for the trials, with its vast open spaces, crumbling structures, and narrow corridors.
Characters
- Kyle Crane: The protagonist of Dying Light and The Bozak Horde. Crane is a skilled parkour runner and combatant, and he must use all of his abilities to survive the trials.
- Bozak: A mysterious figure who orchestrates the trials. Bozak’s motives are unknown, but he seems to take pleasure in watching Crane suffer.
New Features
The Bozak Horde introduces several new features to the Dying Light experience, including:
- New Game Mode: The Bozak Horde game mode is a standalone experience that can be played separately from the main campaign.
- New Challenges: The 20 trials in The Bozak Horde are unique and challenging, providing a new level of difficulty for experienced Dying Light players.
- New Rewards: Completing the trials in The Bozak Horde rewards players with exclusive weapons, blueprints, and outfits.
Reception
Dying Light: The Bozak Horde received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its challenging gameplay, unique setting, and new features. The expansion was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Conclusion
Dying Light: The Bozak Horde is an excellent expansion pack that adds new content and challenges to the base game. It is a must-play for fans of Dying Light and anyone looking for a harrowing and rewarding survival horror experience.
Review Score
8.5/10