Dead Rising 2

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 275 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 115 out of 275
  2. Mixed: 109 out of 275
  3. Negative: 51 out of 275
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  1. FrannyFantastic
    Jul 3, 2015
    4
    It's a sizeable accomplishment to make killing zombies with sledgehammers boring, but Dead Rising 2 accomplishes it quite well. If you encourage the player to restart their game (and you're not a rogue-like) you should know your game's got some design issues. Chuck in an errand system that MAKES you go to certain places at certain times - discouraging you from exploration - and you have aIt's a sizeable accomplishment to make killing zombies with sledgehammers boring, but Dead Rising 2 accomplishes it quite well. If you encourage the player to restart their game (and you're not a rogue-like) you should know your game's got some design issues. Chuck in an errand system that MAKES you go to certain places at certain times - discouraging you from exploration - and you have a game that actively goes out of its way to stop you from having fun.… Expand
  2. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    2
    Here we go again. The first game was bad, so I'm not surprised, that the second one is even worse. The mistakes, that I've mentioned in the review of Dead Rising 1 are still present here, but what's even more funny, they add even more stupid s***. Now you can combine items to craft special weapons, but to craft such a weapon, you'll need to find a card, that gives you an idea to craft it,Here we go again. The first game was bad, so I'm not surprised, that the second one is even worse. The mistakes, that I've mentioned in the review of Dead Rising 1 are still present here, but what's even more funny, they add even more stupid s***. Now you can combine items to craft special weapons, but to craft such a weapon, you'll need to find a card, that gives you an idea to craft it, which is f**** ridiculous. So you'll probably think "ohhh these weapons won't break". Well you're wrong, they still break and in the end you're left with nothing. The other problem are the npcs, which I forgot to mention in the DR1 review. Our friends are f**** idiots and instead of running with us to the safehouse they go and fight with zombies, getting killed in the process. You f**** mindless c**** just follow me. This game is awful and I won't be playing the next parts, because they're not even optimized on the PC. This s*** is not optimized, I had frame drops in this game like crazy, which is ridiculous. So, I can play Prey (2017) and Shadow Warrior 2 in a steady good frame rate, but f*** Dead Rising 1 & 2 are lagging? What is wrong with these games. I hope this series will just stay dead. Don't rise motherf****, don't rise. Pickens out.… Expand
  3. piccina808
    Aug 4, 2012
    4
    Pros: Graphics are nice, mixing different items to create more powerful weapons, killing zombies is enjoyable as it gets, you can change clothing which is interesting but only for so long.
    Cons: Time limit for every quest you get; time limit for quests also cripples you to explore semi open world because you are rushing to complete them; characters have voice overs but only in cut scenes,    Pros: Graphics are nice, mixing different items to create more powerful weapons, killing zombies is enjoyable as it gets, you can change clothing which is interesting but only for so long.
    Cons: Time limit for every quest you get; time limit for quests also cripples you to explore semi open world because you are rushing to complete them; characters have voice overs but only in cut scenes, otherwise you press a button to read the conversation sentence by sentence; you can't sprint so you walk at a slow pace everywhere. Also... Windows LIVE!!!
    All in all, I deleted it from my laptop after 4 hours, because I was disappointed in what I got. If you have a lot of time and it's a rainy day, go ahead and buy, have fun for an afternoon, but don't expect anything mind blowing.    … Expand
  4. Christos_
    Jan 6, 2014
    4
    As an idea for a game was very good, but there are two major mistakes that completely destroys the fun of play.
    First, the time limit. they create a big place for exploration but they don't let you have fun...
    Second, the save system is very very very wrong. It is like they wanted to make a dark souls game with limited saves in specific locations.. Try to make the same distance for a    As an idea for a game was very good, but there are two major mistakes that completely destroys the fun of play.
    First, the time limit. they create a big place for exploration but they don't let you have fun...
    Second, the save system is very very very wrong. It is like they wanted to make a dark souls game with limited saves in specific locations.. Try to make the same distance for a mission twice or more and you will understand what I mean..

    I don't like it at all.    … Expand
  5. ToNoAvail
    Jul 7, 2011
    4
    The story wasn't so great, the freedom was little, gameplay was repetitive, bosses were ridiculous, graphics were bad and it LAGGED a lot (even on great computers), it's a RUSHED CONSOLE PORT, it requires Games for Windows Live (awful). I have a GTX NVIDIA video card and it still lags like a motherhumper.

    Other than that, the "crafting" system was cool, there's a large variety of weapons    The story wasn't so great, the freedom was little, gameplay was repetitive, bosses were ridiculous, graphics were bad and it LAGGED a lot (even on great computers), it's a RUSHED CONSOLE PORT, it requires Games for Windows Live (awful). I have a GTX NVIDIA video card and it still lags like a motherhumper.

    Other than that, the "crafting" system was cool, there's a large variety of weapons and places for you to visit, other stuff...

    But don't buy it. You will regret spending that money.    … Expand
  6. jmhoffer
    Jul 6, 2014
    0
    This is quite possibly one of the worst games ever made.

    I didn't even make it 20 minutes into the game before deleting it. Your weapons break unrealistically fast (a fire axe can only take a few hits before breaking) and it is next to impossible to save the survivors. They are incompetent and constantly get themselves into trouble, and getting them out of trouble inevitably ends with    This is quite possibly one of the worst games ever made.

    I didn't even make it 20 minutes into the game before deleting it. Your weapons break unrealistically fast (a fire axe can only take a few hits before breaking) and it is next to impossible to save the survivors. They are incompetent and constantly get themselves into trouble, and getting them out of trouble inevitably ends with you hitting them. This eventually leads to them defecting and abandoning you. Further, you can't hit zombies that you've knocked down, so you can't finish them and have to wait for them to get back up to do so. Live zombies that you've knocked down can still block your path though!

    This game deserves to be burned and the creators should be banned from ever making video games.    … Expand
  7. xTreeCutterx
    May 19, 2013
    1
    Basically unplayable on the PC because of the DRM. Has terrible slowdown and ridden with bugs. Changed all game settings to lowest possible, and slowdown isn't affected at all. I completely regret buying this.
  8. debigman
    May 15, 2014
    2
    This is a great game with good graphics, and without spoilers let's say the story is good. But until the Games For Windows Live is out, I can't give this game better than 2.
  9. Mobydoux
    Oct 12, 2010
    2
    Just bought Dead Rising 2 on PC and I will never buy a game with Games fof Windows Live system again.
    Moreover :

    - just few setup options
    - sound very low even at max level
    - mouse reactivity problems with slow movements
    - lot of connection problems in coop mode

    It only takes three hours for these problems take away my desire to play. Refund requested.
  10. edgil215
    Jun 24, 2013
    2
    You have to have really really low standards at any age or level of gaming to enjoy this game for more than about 1 or 2 hours. At first it looks like it could be great but it is SOO CLUNKY...the movement is absolutely ridiculous for a game made in 2011. It feels like a student's senior project with how the quests are timed and the saving..omg the saving... what in the world? AndYou have to have really really low standards at any age or level of gaming to enjoy this game for more than about 1 or 2 hours. At first it looks like it could be great but it is SOO CLUNKY...the movement is absolutely ridiculous for a game made in 2011. It feels like a student's senior project with how the quests are timed and the saving..omg the saving... what in the world? And honestly the worst part about the game is why does EVERYTHING you use to kill the zombies break after a handful of kills? I get running out of ammo but literally every single item you use breaks immediately so you have to constantly be thinking about what your next weapon could be as soon as what you have is gone in 15 seconds. Avoid at all costs.… Expand
  11. Gnawer
    Jun 16, 2013
    4
    This game might be good on consoles, but on PC it plays exactly like a bad console port. The controls are way too awkward. Plus I don't care for the tons of cutscenes. I want to control the guy, not watch a cartoon.
  12. Johangir
    Aug 11, 2013
    0
    Scumbag developer Capcom advertises Xbox controller support, yet after plugging in and attempting to use several different brands of Xbox controllers, none of them cause the "Enable Conroller" option to to NOT grey out. All the controllers I've tried work with practically ANY other game (even indie titles, even other games released by Capcom). Pathetic. Good thing I picked up the game atScumbag developer Capcom advertises Xbox controller support, yet after plugging in and attempting to use several different brands of Xbox controllers, none of them cause the "Enable Conroller" option to to NOT grey out. All the controllers I've tried work with practically ANY other game (even indie titles, even other games released by Capcom). Pathetic. Good thing I picked up the game at 75% off, so I didn't waste TOO much money.… Expand
  13. meatloaf3737
    Oct 23, 2013
    0
    Piss poor excuse for a zombie game. The pc port has long load times which are way too common. The zombies are a joke. The controls feel very stiff. Aside from the fact that this is a windows live game (which is already a bad thing), attempting to start a coop game with my friend was a huge pain. The game doesn't use my steam friends list, but instead my live account. Once I managedPiss poor excuse for a zombie game. The pc port has long load times which are way too common. The zombies are a joke. The controls feel very stiff. Aside from the fact that this is a windows live game (which is already a bad thing), attempting to start a coop game with my friend was a huge pain. The game doesn't use my steam friends list, but instead my live account. Once I managed to log on and add my friend, coop still wouldn't work. Terrible game, definitely want to avoid this one. Only cost me $5, but its not even worth that.… Expand
  14. MethosTR
    Aug 22, 2014
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing Dead Rising 3 on a friend's Xbox reminded me of its predecessor.... and how much I hated it.

    I bought Dead Rising 2 back in 2011 because I thought it would be a great co-op experience with my cousin or my friends. Or both.

    Instead what you get is a shallow, linear game that essentially forces you to play through its tedious story, consisting of you fetching so-called "Zombrex" for your infected daughter, as well as meeting other survivors and escorting them back to your safe spot.

    As far as the actual gameplay goes, this game delivers. You have a multitude of ways you can use to obliterate zombies, which is a ton of fun in and of itself. However, you are under a time restriction... Take too long and you fail the game.

    The graphics in this title are pretty average at best. Character models are pretty decent though, including the zombies.

    Oh and one more huge gripe. Games for Windows Live is attached to this game like a cancerous growth. Buyer beware!

    I did not like this game very much, and I felt cheated out of my $40 that I had spent. But oh well, lesson learned.    … Expand
  15. Amathev
    Mar 24, 2013
    0
    Overrated.
    The story is bad, the gameplay is incredibly weak to the point where you can run past all enemies, the sandbox is bad, and I don't know, I'm just underwhelmed seeing as how good the reviews were.
  16. Valleymsx
    Nov 1, 2016
    0
    This is not a videogame.
    This is insult of a programmation.
    The worst videogame of all time.
    This is not a videogame.
    This is insult of a programmation.
    The worst videogame of all time.
    This is not a videogame.
    This is insult of a programmation.
    The worst videogame of all time.
  17. Dco326
    Sep 3, 2022
    4
    NE mogu brate neke stvari ajde i okej, ali prvo repetativna do zla boga moram non stop da idem tamo i da se vracam jebote dostaaaaaaaaa XD I na kraju sam odustao jer me je johhny jebeni gadjao snajperom od koga ne mozes da pobegnes vrv ima neki item ali smara do jaja i to je to :) Nikad vise def
  18. EptaEpt
    Sep 13, 2022
    1
    Sorry, but positive feedback is not available in your region. At least until your leadership changes the two-faced policy in their actions and statements.
  19. Stnr
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    I played this game when it was released on the Xbox 360, and I recently finished playing it again. To be honest, this game is not meant for newcomers to gaming who have not experienced some of the great titles out there, such as The Witcher, Bloodborne, Persona 5, Yakuza 0, Red Dead Redemption, and many more. These games focus heavily on delivering excellent story and gameplay, so II played this game when it was released on the Xbox 360, and I recently finished playing it again. To be honest, this game is not meant for newcomers to gaming who have not experienced some of the great titles out there, such as The Witcher, Bloodborne, Persona 5, Yakuza 0, Red Dead Redemption, and many more. These games focus heavily on delivering excellent story and gameplay, so I suggest playing them first to gain some experience and set a good standard. However, if you just want to pass the time and play something, then this game may be suitable for you. I won't rate this game by numbers since I believe that words are enough to express my opinion about it. In my experience, numerical ratings do not accurately convey the quality of a game.… Expand
  20. Gfunk839
    Dec 2, 2016
    2
    This game is just awful. Terrible controls, attacks, running, jumping everything feels bad. Weapons break too easily and just no feeling of fun or empowerment is present. Avoid it like space-AIDS
  21. Kinghappy89
    Dec 10, 2016
    1
    Even though the PC version has been updated to remove the games for windows live client, the co-op mode still does not work. I have tried to connect multiple time with my friend but it still does not work. The game also does notr recognize any controller if it is not the old 360 controller.
  22. Broyax
    Apr 16, 2017
    1
    Faisons les comptes : un point pour... quoi au juste ? les jolis graphismes ?... ils sont tout juste passables. Non, un point pour le fait que ce n'est pas très exigeant et qu'on pourra le faire tourner très décemment sur une poubelle, ce qui n'est déjà pas mal ma foi. Et puis on peut jouer au pad 360 avec ! d'ailleurs depuis le premier Dead Rising, ils ont enfin compris que la vueFaisons les comptes : un point pour... quoi au juste ? les jolis graphismes ?... ils sont tout juste passables. Non, un point pour le fait que ce n'est pas très exigeant et qu'on pourra le faire tourner très décemment sur une poubelle, ce qui n'est déjà pas mal ma foi. Et puis on peut jouer au pad 360 avec ! d'ailleurs depuis le premier Dead Rising, ils ont enfin compris que la vue subjective, c'était mieux si on pouvait la contrôler avec l'analogique droit et non pas l'analogique gauche (à moins d'être gaucher...). Tout arrive donc.

    Mais pas tout malheureusement. Copié-collé à 95 % de la daube précédente, Dead Rising 2 fait dans une totale continuité, y compris au niveau de l'interface mal foutue, la maniabilité toujours perfectible, les armes ou objets qui s'usent à vitesse grand V et surtout l'absence totale d'amusement qu'un tel jeu de ce genre se doit de générer pourtant. Sans oublier les boss ingérables et grotesques et le même système de sauvegarde complètement à l'ouest. Aucun progrès, aucune remise en question. Zéro.

    Ce qui fait que je cherche éventuellement un deuxième point à accorder... quel peut-il bien être ? la musique ? pas vraiment. Les voix ? en anglais seulement, quelle horreur. Le "scénario" ?... restons sérieux tout de même. Et puis quoi... cette calamité de Games for Windows Live ne fait rien pour l'aider. Si ce n'est que cette mouture PC était bien moins chère que la version console, certes. Mais chère ou pas, de la merde, ça reste de la merde.    … Expand
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    Jun 18, 2022
    1
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#51 Best PC Game of 2010
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#34 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 13, 2011
    80
    Addictive action piece brings a fresh mixture of free-roaming zombie massacre with an enjoyable storyline and timed quests. Weapon variability are absolutely fantastic and make you think of how to create the most bizarre killing tool. [Issue#197]
  2. Gamers' Temple
    Jan 11, 2011
    80
    True to the Capcom business model, this sequel doesn't fly far from the first game. It's fun to kill thousands of undead, again, but it's very inspiring this time around.
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  3. GamingExcellence
    Jan 11, 2011
    85
    The thing about the Dead Rising series is that it's pretty unique. Killing hordes of zombies with a huge variety of improvised weaponry isn't a genre present anywhere else. It's a great game to just mess around in, picking up random clothing, smashing zombie heads in and fighting away psychopaths.
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