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Dying Light: The Beast review | A stunningly refined action-horror experience on every level

52 hours later, we're confident that Dying Light: The Beast is one of the best survival horror games of the generation. Reviewed by Jasmine Gould-Wilson Video by Hal Dimond

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Dying Light: The Beast review | A stunningly refined action-horror experience on every level

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