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Dying Light: The Following

Review · Action · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4

Dying Light: The Following

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4

Techland · 2016

LumiScore

57/100

Good

Dying Light: The Following is an open-world action game that builds problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking in a zombie-infested environment, with mature content.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

22

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.45

Dying Light: The Following offers a vast open world with a focus on problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking as players navigate a zombie-infested landscape. The game encourages learning and adapting to new challenges, particularly with the introduction of customizable vehicles and non-linear progression. Players will need to use memory and attention to detail to uncover secrets and progress through the story.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence, gore, and a constant sense of fear and horror, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While there are no direct monetization pressures, the open-world design and continuous threats can lead to extended play sessions. The narrative and character representation are not particularly diverse, and the Bechdel test is failed.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
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Parents ask…

Is Dying Light: The Following safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Dying Light: The Following a LumiScore of 57/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Dying Light: The Following appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Dying Light: The Following (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Dying Light: The Following?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Dying Light: The Following is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Dying Light: The Following?

The game features intense violence, gore, and a constant sense of fear and horror, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While there are no direct monetization pressures, the open-world design and continuous threats can lead to extended play sessions. The narrative and character representation are not particularly diverse, and the Bechdel test is failed.