1. 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

   • Helpful? 1 of 1 users said Yes.
2. rukastar

   8

   Dead Rising 2: Off The Record is a good game for fans of the zombie-killing franchise. While this game contains some new elements, it's not entirely a full game bursting with originality. If you've already spent countless hours in Dead Rising 2, this probably won't seem as fulfilling as a new entry in the series should. Dead Rising 2: Off The Record makes for a good enough game by itself, but comparing it to the core DR2 game doesn't exactly allow it the recognition it deserves. This game is basically a re-do, but for fans of the series it may not matter. Love him or despise him, Frank West is certainly... an interesting hero to say the least. Its new content and a slightly revised story are perhaps perfect for a complete novice to the series or even the most devoted fan looking for another reason to kill. I would give this game an 8.1. It might not be the greatest thing for hardcore veterans expecting a completely NEW GAME, but for what it is (Dead Rising 2.5 with some new elements but with mostly recycled elements) it's definitely worth picking up. I agree 100% with klinesmokerr's statement that this is a game for fans, pure and simple.… Expand

   • Helpful? 3 of 5 users said Yes.
3. GorTheMovieGod

   7

   If you have Dead Rising 2 then there is not enough here to justify another purchase of what is pretty much the same game except with a different main character. But if you never played a Dead Rising game before and you really want to then this is the perfect place to start seeing that it adds a Sandbox mode which has been absent from the other 2 games. I would recommend a buy for new people to the series and a rent for people that already own or played the other 2.… Expand

   • Helpful? 1 of 1 users said Yes.
4. hellojello

   3

   I want to love this game but I can't because the timer system sucks. There's NO TIME. Literally. There's tons of side missions/people to save but there is no time at all to get to them. You need to do main missions and keep finding antidote to your zombie disease. (without those the game stops) You need to focus on those missions while IGNORING all the incoming calls about victims all over the mall needing your help. Sorry guys..No time. I felt like rushing across the mall to get to the other victims and back in time was impossible. The play area is huge! I'd like to be able to explore it properly and solve/save every one. There should be an option of eliminating the time restrictions completely (maybe on easy mode?) It would be nice if there was a finite amount of zombies. You slaughter so many and then re-enter the area and surprise! They're back.. I found the bosses to be very hard too. How many shotgun blasts to the head can Chefs and Show girls take?? I like constructing weapons BUT making blended drinks? That's dumb.
   
   It's also not different enough from the other dead rising games...pretty much the same. I've played all the D.R. games and I WANT to love them - but because of this major flaw - I can't..… Expand

   • Helpful? 1 of 2 users said Yes.

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