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Dead Rising 2: Off the Record Xbox 360
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72 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, sees photojournalist and original hero of Dead Rising's Willamette incident, Frank West take center stage as players experience a reimagining of the Fortune City outbreak. Forget what you know about Dead Rising 2,"Frank West is back in the game!" The new, "Off the Record" storyline means an all new Dead Rising 2 experience. Frank will face off against more twisted enemies, build more outrageous combo weapons, follow his own unique mission structure and explore brand new areas of Fortune City to get his biggest scoop yet. Frank's come back means the return of his trusty camera, with players able to earn Prestige Points (PP) for specific photo opportunities that are graded against criteria such as horror, drama, erotica and brutality. In addition to the new scenario and gameplay enhancements, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record offers a suite of technical updates including load time optimizations, improved network performance and a host of system upgrades to deliver a more satisfying Dead Rising experience. … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. Game Informer
    Oct 11, 2011
    95
    The inclusion of the sandbox mode makes Dead Rising 2: Off the Record more than just a retread with slightly modified cutscenes. By itself, it's an incentive for Dead Rising 2 players to pick it up. If you haven't gotten around to playing the sequel yet, this is definitely the version to get.
  2. GamingXP
    Oct 19, 2011
    72
    Same story, same weaknesses, same strengths, just a different hero than Dead Rising 2. Only recommended for hardcore fans.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 15, 2011
    72
    Capcom sure knows how to make money. This game is rather an adaptation instead of a sequel. This could easily been sold as DLC, but the marketing department decided otherwise. If you've seen the original, no need to bother for a re-run. [Nov 2011]
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  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. colonelfrost
    10
    this game is just as good the dead rising 2 but with a few improvements. story: you play as frank west the main protagonist from dead rising 1, CURE gets set up and gets blamed for the outbreak. so frank has to find out what really happened and clear things up. GAMEPLAY: the game play is basically the same expect with new combo cards and a new sandbox mode and also 3 new psychopaths a new zone. SANDBOX MODE: sandbox mode is basically a free roam but with challenges. there are a total of 30 challenges and 30 co op challenges. the challenges arnt really that hard except a couple of them. COMBO CARDS: there are a total of 30 new combo cards. Zap N’ Shine – Floor Buffer + Electric Prod. (Build it for the Combo Card.) Laser Gun – Laser Sword + Lighting Gun. (Reach to Level 50.) Shocker – Defibrillator + Medical Tray. (Gained through levels.) Lightning Gun – Blast Frequency Gun + Electric Prod. (Gained through levels.) Reaper – Sickle + Katana Sword (Gold Medal the Double Trouble Sandbox Challenge, in Sandbox Mode.) Decapitator – Boomerang + Bowie Knife (Found by studying the poster in the Bathroom hallway between the Arena and Americana Casino.) Pegasus – Stick Pony + Rocket Fireworks (Gained through levels.) Bouncing Beauty – Propane Tank + Rocket Fireworks (Gained through levels.) Super Massager – Leaf Blower + Massager (Found by studying the poster in the Southern Plaza, near the southeastern maintenance room.) Weed Tendonizer – Grass Trimmer + Bowie Knife (Gained through levels.) Laser Eyes – Alien Head + Gems (Found by studying the poster in the Uranus Zone, on the south side of the central building.) Cryo Pod – Escape Pod + Fire Extinguisher (Gained through levels.) Molten Cannon – Tennis Ball Launcher + Motor Oil (Gold Medal the Burn the Bodies Sandbox Challenge in Sandbox Mode.) Saw Launcher – Tennis ball Launcher + Saw blade (Gold Medal the Chop Suey Sandbox Challenge in Sandbox Mode.) Electric Crusher – Sledgehammer + Battery (Gained through levels.). PSYCHOPATHS: the 3 new psychopaths arnt really that hard but are fun as usual have a great soundtrack for each of them. their is a new zone called URANUS zone which has a few rides and some supplies to make some of the new combo cards and has a couple of amusing things in the area. MUSIC: the music is still awesome although the psychopaths still have the same soundtrack. the 3 new psychopaths have good themes to them. LENGTH: the length is about the same as the first. GLITCHES/BUGS: i never encounters any bugs or glitches. also the load times have been improved over the first and the framerate is pretty decent. ACHIEVEMENTS: the achievements are funner then the first but they are also easier PROS: the gameplay is fun as usual, the soundtrack is great, the load times are improved, the achievements are fun. cons: framerate.… Expand
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  2. Jobadkins
    10
    Zombie games,It strikes a love it or hate it kinda feel.There really isn't anything in-between.In my personal opinion, this to me is a love it kinda game.This game surpasses Dead rising 1 and 2 by a mile.People say"well this is what could of happened and it's not real.HELLO...this series isn't real,there are no zombies in life and never will be.So to me that's what makes this game so genius is that it brings a false to already a false.The game play couldn't be more right on the money,and it makes for the best zombie playground ever created especially in the sandbox mode.If it's at all possible for the people that have never played any of the games then jump right into this one, cause this is the true place to start then you'll probably want to go out and pick up the original afterwards.That's the way to get the most out of the series and just skip part 2 altogether.The only thing that Deadrising 2 had that was better was the story,the idea was that you were actually going out in the horde of zombies to get medicine for your daughter,but that's it.The online for this game is also fun,engaging and brilliant.Left 4 dead 2 does have the best muli-player for a zombie game but this is hands down the winner for a single player experience and an overall complete gaming experience.9.5… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Tommy758
    6
    Dead Rising 2: Off the Record is a great zombie game. It has lots of reply value and adds new features from the orignal. But if you already own it, it's a complete rip off at $40. If you've never played Dead Rising 2 then this is a great game. If I were you I'd wait until it has a price drop.… Expand
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