Dead Island: Riptide PC Technical Review







Product: Dead Island: Riptide

Company: Deep Silver

Author: Sean Ridgeley

Editor: Sean Ridgeley

Date: April 22nd, 2013

Introduction, test setup, requirements

Horror RPG Dead Island launched two years ago, hyped in part beforehand by a unique cinematic trailer. Critically, the game was a success on everything but PC, where it suffered serious technical issues, which were slowly alleviated over time.

You're probably wondering then whether or not its sort-of sequel Dead Island: Riptide suffers the same fate. Read on for a light technical analysis where I'll reveal just that for you.

Test Setup

Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4GHz (Stock)

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB DDR3-1600 (1333 mhZ)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 3.5" 7200RPM / OCZ Agility 3 6Gb/s (Cache)

Video Card: EVGA Geforce GTX 680 2GB (Stock)

Driver: 314.22

Resolution: 1920x1080

Input: Logitech G400 mouse @ 1900dpi, Leopold Tenkeyless Linear Touch Mechanical Keyboard

System Requirements