Dead Rising 2

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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. yogibbear
    Nov 28, 2011
    7
    Good game. This game is a true testament to sticking to your guns. The gameplay is addictive. It is frustrating. It is hilarious. It is exhilirating. It is repetitive. It is limitless. It can be whatever you choose to make it. This is the strength of this serious. The problem comes with finding the motivation and drive to complete this game without looking at a wiki. I feel that the timeGood game. This game is a true testament to sticking to your guns. The gameplay is addictive. It is frustrating. It is hilarious. It is exhilirating. It is repetitive. It is limitless. It can be whatever you choose to make it. This is the strength of this serious. The problem comes with finding the motivation and drive to complete this game without looking at a wiki. I feel that the time constraints are important to preserve the frantic sense of helplessness and desperation. However I also feel that they force you down a linear pathway with no time to explore or do everything. This means you soon realise there is a cost/benefit analysis that can be done on every decision in this game and for me that means I go google/wiki the best weapon builds and best way to tackle bosses which cheapens the thrill of the experience... you might say I've caused it to myself, but I'd say there is some improvement to be made in the game design before you can say it's worthy of going further into the green territory. Still a worthwhile game to play and well worth the money, but I'd like to see the series progress in terms of engagement with the plot and a bit more freedom when it comes to the time restraints (keep them but make it less restrictive - I know I'm a terrible customer that doesn't know what I want!).… Expand
  4. GuitarPleasant
    Nov 29, 2013
    10
    Really fun game. The time limit works to the games advantage, creating a sense of urgency and also making it so beginners won't have time to complete everything the first time around, giving the player a good reason to play through it again. The boss fights are difficult however, it makes the game more satisfying when you best a boss. The graphics are great for the Xbox 360, no jaggies,Really fun game. The time limit works to the games advantage, creating a sense of urgency and also making it so beginners won't have time to complete everything the first time around, giving the player a good reason to play through it again. The boss fights are difficult however, it makes the game more satisfying when you best a boss. The graphics are great for the Xbox 360, no jaggies, nice colorful world (it's in a mall), and good character design.

    Well worth a purchase. Very underrated game.    … Expand
  5. keefbaker
    Oct 27, 2013
    8
    This game can't decide if it wants to be a daft dress up zombie killing game or a tense story about a broken man and his daughter, with the occasional ridiculous misogyny such as the reporters every movement being pretty much like a stripper. So it's a testament to how enjoyable the actual game and engine are that this still whacks an 8/10 from me.
  6. thepatient613
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    I just want to play this game again and again and again. Seeing the 3rd instalment only made me want to play DR2 even more. I almost beat DR2 twice in a row because it was so amazing. The mood, the shopping mall, the music, just everything about this game feels great! It is what people would've imagined video games to be like in the late 80's early 90's. I'm sick and tired of thisI just want to play this game again and again and again. Seeing the 3rd instalment only made me want to play DR2 even more. I almost beat DR2 twice in a row because it was so amazing. The mood, the shopping mall, the music, just everything about this game feels great! It is what people would've imagined video games to be like in the late 80's early 90's. I'm sick and tired of this whole zombie trend but this was before when zombies where still cool.… Expand
  7. taylor1343
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    Good Port, Good Game. Anyone who says this is a bad port is technologically impaired, like seriously, I read some reviews (obviously written by 5 yr olds) and they are wrong because they are impaired (like previously stated). This game is of highest quality, much care was given. It feel like one of those old school SNES games. Modern gamers who such at life would not be able to grasp theGood Port, Good Game. Anyone who says this is a bad port is technologically impaired, like seriously, I read some reviews (obviously written by 5 yr olds) and they are wrong because they are impaired (like previously stated). This game is of highest quality, much care was given. It feel like one of those old school SNES games. Modern gamers who such at life would not be able to grasp the joy this game has to offer.… Expand
  8. EveryLevel
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Why couldn't Dead Rising 3 & 4 just copy this and put it in different places and events. This was a great number two. It's Co-oP Mode was a blast and made the game even better then solo. Bosses are hard like trying to get in cereal with out waking anyone hard.
    GG better Co-oP mode.
  9. Trojans05
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    AWESOME game!! I just finished the entire thing tonight, and needless to say, this game is amazing!! I love messing around and killing zombies, while completing the game in the process. My favorite part of this game is definitely the story line. The makers did a great job by twisting the story line every now and then, causing you to say, "Wow, I NEVER thought THAT was gonna happen!" orAWESOME game!! I just finished the entire thing tonight, and needless to say, this game is amazing!! I love messing around and killing zombies, while completing the game in the process. My favorite part of this game is definitely the story line. The makers did a great job by twisting the story line every now and then, causing you to say, "Wow, I NEVER thought THAT was gonna happen!" or something similar. Also, I don't know what people are talking about with glitches. My game ran absolutely flawlessly at the highest level graphics, so no complaints there either. So, overall, GREAT game. DR is probably one of my favorite game series. So, without a doubt, this game deserves a 10 … Expand
  10. wowtgp
    May 25, 2012
    7
    i dont know why i bought this game.probably coz of zombies in i was hoping it to be scary a bit but its hilarious and boring at the same time.on the other hand the game is a bad port+gfwl which made my life fuking hell to even run it on my pc.if you want a better game play dead island instead.but if you are a zombie fan like me play this game too.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Woofington
    Oct 3, 2010
    9
    Easily one of the best games of this year. A solid game which boasts beauty, competence, and visceral satisfaction. Capcom has really outdone their selves with this title.

    Though not truly a completely new game on its own, this game copies much of its style directly from dead rising, the original. More of a re skin, this game is a second take on the same idea. However in this    Easily one of the best games of this year. A solid game which boasts beauty, competence, and visceral satisfaction. Capcom has really outdone their selves with this title.

    Though not truly a completely new game on its own, this game copies much of its style directly from dead rising, the original. More of a re skin, this game is a second take on the same idea. However in this iteration it all comes out in fantastic fashion and leads to an altogether new experience.

    Return players to the series will find its controls and handling nearly identical to the first. A few things later on begin to feel clunky as the controls do tend to get bloated with the addition of several combos and unique moves; this is made worse by one obvious trait: it was developed for consoles. However it never becomes impossible and with so much time between the addition of these new feats they easily become second nature.

    The unlock system is very satisfying and. in my opinion, perfectly paced. Some of it is randomized which is neat but really the randomization is rather limited and probably for good reason. I would have wished for a more god like status at full character, being able to toss zombies with a herculean strength across the silver strip while I rain elbow-thunders from the heavens like Zeus letting only the brief pause to drink from my beer hat allow my enemies to rest. But I could see others who prefer it the way it is. However it is very nice to get multiple unlocks at a time and the combo cards really add to this a whole new form of exploration.

    The combination weapons are a novelty that at first seem "sort of neat" on the outside but very quickly transcend to "Holy sh&* yes!" There is something delightful about the superfluous use of duct tape and the cathartic nature of a pitchfork shotgun. Yes that's right, a shot-fork. Let me just explain this to you: you stick the fellow with the fork, then hold em up so you can put a few right in his stomach. The shotgun is simply taped onto the pitch-fork. I know, it's ingenious.

    Graphically the game is fantastic. It looks rather nice for itself and is definitely taking advantage of the current hardware. My system was able to run it on high with everything maxed out but I expect this is not going to be the norm. With so many zombies on screen, which is quite an impressive and sometimes breathtaking amount, it is being reported that many users are having to play on low settings. However since it is modding friendly to the pc crowd, which is a huge plus, players should hopefully be able to lower the max amount of zombies allowed. The actual mechanics of the game are simple. Kill zombies, save people; the game focuses on combat. The guns in this game have been chronically underpowered and for good reason, melee is where the game shines. Lots of weapons feel very cheap, weak and uninteresting; for example you can wield a donkey lamp. Others however have such a visceral feel, they are delightful in a way. A certain weapon, which is essentially a sledgehammer and fire axe taped together, has such a heavy weight about it that when its swung you can almost feel Chuck Greene, the oddly stoic father, strain as he swings it like a dumbbell. Also did I mention the shot-fork?

    The sounds in the game are good. The weapons sound very solid; and the voice acting is not terrible. There really isn't much else to say here. The ending music is terrible scream-o but that's my, albeit fantastic, opinion.

    If you are wondering if this game is worth 40 earth dollars you should just be thankful its not more. For quality at this level it easily meets the price. Game play is a solid two days of time but is made longer by insane re-playability and co-op mode is a gigantic plus. If you have a friend who has it you owe it to yourself to at least try it. There is something very childish about yucking it up with a buddy while you save humanity one zombie at a time.

    It has some flaws. Its easy; once you get past a certain point nothing is a challenge anymore, for me it was when I learned how to dodge. But this isn't a giant problem since the game isn't really about challenge at all. Co-op mode isn't perfect either with glitches/bugs as well as connection errors. Also the mechanic of giving your daughter Zombrex is cute, but there is no reason it has to be so neurotic and groan inducing. There is a perfectly abled women in the room who can give her the shot at the correct time, I don't need to be running my a%$ back at all hours cause I can't trust another human being. And some plot holes.

    Get this game. Stop reading right now and buy it. Go on, do it. If you are a zombie fan even a little, you owe it to yourself.    … Expand
  14. Jon
    Oct 4, 2010
    8
    Dead Rising 2 is the best 'Zombie' game released in years. What makes Dead Rising 2 such a fantastic zombie game is the zombies. I'm not talking about zombies on drugs like the once you find in Left 4 Dead, I'm talking about real braindead zombies that doesn't walk any fasther than your grandmother crosing the street.
    Dead Rising 2 is a time based game. All the missions you will encounter    Dead Rising 2 is the best 'Zombie' game released in years. What makes Dead Rising 2 such a fantastic zombie game is the zombies. I'm not talking about zombies on drugs like the once you find in Left 4 Dead, I'm talking about real braindead zombies that doesn't walk any fasther than your grandmother crosing the street.
    Dead Rising 2 is a time based game. All the missions you will encounter in the game have a limited amount of time to be completed, and even though this may seem stressfull for some it is a well done gameplay mechanism for others. New missions will pop up after you progress further into the game, you have a main 'questline' that you will need to follow if you want to progress the story, but they will give you freetime between these main missions that you can use to explore and do other sidequests.
    These sidequests is usually to rescue survivors, but some are boss fights aswell.

    One of the gameplay mechanisms that makes this game stand out is that you can combine different items. As you gain PP(Prestige Points) you will earn new levels that will unlock new combo cards. These cards give you information about different objects that you can combine into new weapons.

    I strongly recommend this game if you want a 'free roam' zombie game with great co-op play.    … Expand
  15. Zarmi
    Nov 13, 2010
    9
    Serious. Pure. **** Awesome. In all honesty, this game proves you don't need to be serious or have a story to be freakin' amazing. Definitely a good buy if you got some friends to play with. (Sure it's fun alone too, but is Left 4 Dead as fun alone as it is with friends? No? Didn't think so. Grab your buddies, and play this Dead Rising 2 'til your eyes start bleeding! (9.0)
  16. Randomname90293
    Oct 2, 2010
    8
    An excellent sequel to the original Dead Rising. The core game play is largely the same but with some key improvements, most notably the survivor AI (the stay close to you now) and the shooting controls (which was bizarre to say the least in the first one). The biggest new feature is the combo weapons and for the most part they work very well, although some are more useful than others.An excellent sequel to the original Dead Rising. The core game play is largely the same but with some key improvements, most notably the survivor AI (the stay close to you now) and the shooting controls (which was bizarre to say the least in the first one). The biggest new feature is the combo weapons and for the most part they work very well, although some are more useful than others. The game looks fantastic on the PC and runs very well, it never slowed down despite the huge number of zombies on screen. The save system and timed game play will probably put rub some people the wrong way, but once you get used to it and understand how it works its not that big of a deal. All in all its nice to see a game come to pc the same time as consoles and match its console counterparts in quality.… Expand
  17. A13lackfish
    Oct 3, 2010
    8
    Very fun game, a bit easier than the first DR in the sense that if you have a online capability you can gain easy money playing other players in the game show "Terror is Reality." Overly hard boss battles are still a plague of the game, though at the same time they help you strive to level up even more so you can get your revenge. Simple concept, very enjoyable, basically grab a weapon andVery fun game, a bit easier than the first DR in the sense that if you have a online capability you can gain easy money playing other players in the game show "Terror is Reality." Overly hard boss battles are still a plague of the game, though at the same time they help you strive to level up even more so you can get your revenge. Simple concept, very enjoyable, basically grab a weapon and kill a zombie. A great investment if you have some time to kill.

    And to muad_dib, seriously don't bring nonsense reviews to the table just cause you got your video card out of a crackerjack box.    … Expand
  18. fiberoptix
    Oct 29, 2010
    9
    Pros: Great gameplay, fun weapons, story is well done, great combos & point system
    Cons: Save system, time limits, The speed at which you run (combined with the time limit its awfully frustrating), sometimes difficult to keep up with missions

    Have not tried multiplayer. Pros outweigh cons on this one
  19. grandpajoe6191
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    Well...."Dead Rising 2" isn't a masterpiece, but enjoyable. The missions and zombie massacres are too repetitive after a while, but if you can live with it, that's fine. The weapon making system is awesome and creative in every way. The graphics are also (kinda) impressive if you watch it in a standard viewpoint. Overall a game that you would love to play in a rainy day.
  20. saltychipmunk
    Oct 11, 2010
    6
    in a simple one liner dead rising 2 was a rushed game. Now that doesnt mean it is terrible as it does have some decent fundamentals.
    on the plus side there are plenty of weapons to choose from with enough variety to keep things fresh for a while in both the comical and realistic catagories. The combining system is also pretty deep with the 50 odd combinations. This combined with some    in a simple one liner dead rising 2 was a rushed game. Now that doesnt mean it is terrible as it does have some decent fundamentals.
    on the plus side there are plenty of weapons to choose from with enough variety to keep things fresh for a while in both the comical and realistic catagories. The combining system is also pretty deep with the 50 odd combinations. This combined with some really cool dismemberment mechanics make for some very thrilling zombie bashing. Another good note, the survivors arent totally helpless now which is great;but as i said before this game was rushed and just about everything else could have used an extra few months work.

    To start with the games presentation is the hardest hit. Graphics wise the game is average , nothing here we havent seen before. But then there are the littlethings. Things like missing shadows and jerky and awkward animations for the games living cast. This is particularly apparent in the games cutscenes which range from passable to embarrasing. The cheesy dialogue doesnt help either.
    Even the much flaunted dismemberment and combing mechanics suffer from repetitive animations.
    for most weapons there is only one animation for each attack type ( melee, aoe melee and special move) which can get repetative fast. Another issue came in the form of the survivors. as in the first one there are survivors to save. However the game chose their life's story in the form of , get this, skipable text boxes. yes the survivors have no audable lines which leaves them with no personality at all. the effect leaves the player identifiying more with the psychos of the game ( who thankfully have colorful cut scenes dedicated to them) than the people we are supposed to save. on the topic of psychoes. all the bosses of the game suffer from pattern ai. basically each boss has a rigid pattern of actions to use against the player. some of the bosses can be beaten by simply walking outside the room or building which the encounter took place and then throwing objects at them. some times they do the further service of bugging out in these situations to the point where the player can walkup to them and spam the melee button till the green bar goes empty.

    finally the actual story is quite laughable. the characters are all pretty cookie cutter in design to the point of bad taste. the main bad guy is more annoying than threatening and a 10 year old could guess the plot twists from the very moment the characters involved present themselves. Its all been done before.

    the game doesnt even get that scary or tense which i think partially ruins the theme of the game (zombies are supposed to be scary). you can get through the game without killing even one zombie which i think undermines them as a threat.

    over all its only good for a few giggles and laughes but as a serious game, it is not even close which is a shame    … Expand
  21. Brumbek
    Jul 2, 2011
    8
    I never played the original, but Dead Rising 2 is a guilty pleasure. It's just so over-the-top and hilarious. But more importantly, it has excellent production values meaning the graphics are great, the presentation is stellar, and the flow is superb. This game is just pure fun, and that's a rarity in today's "serious" gaming environment. Now granted, the game was too short and lackedI never played the original, but Dead Rising 2 is a guilty pleasure. It's just so over-the-top and hilarious. But more importantly, it has excellent production values meaning the graphics are great, the presentation is stellar, and the flow is superb. This game is just pure fun, and that's a rarity in today's "serious" gaming environment. Now granted, the game was too short and lacked content. I breezed through it very quickly. And the save system and lack of "New Game +" extras are disappointing. Overall, it's a very solid 8 "Great" score. I highly recommend it if you can pick it up for fairly cheap.… Expand
  22. Khildram
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    A very good game. Makes it relevant to play it twice or more as you get different endings and also the first playthrough you don't have enough XP to do all.

    Be sure to restart from the beginning if you die and do not reload a save. Also don't bother restarting if you miss some stuff as you can always do it in a second playthrough. You will be thougher and you will be able to do more each    A very good game. Makes it relevant to play it twice or more as you get different endings and also the first playthrough you don't have enough XP to do all.

    Be sure to restart from the beginning if you die and do not reload a save. Also don't bother restarting if you miss some stuff as you can always do it in a second playthrough. You will be thougher and you will be able to do more each playthrough.

    This game is really good.    … Expand
  23. RudeVader
    Sep 9, 2013
    5
    Pros:
    Endless supply of Zombies and lots of ways to kill them---
    Cons:-- Just about everything else.-- Windows live (ugh)-- Clunky movement controls and interface for pc.-- No durable weapons, no matter what it is made of.-- Save point system, bathrooms needed to save and very limited save slots.-- Boss battles that make you sigh or want to punch the monitor. Multiple    Pros:
    Endless supply of Zombies and lots of ways to kill them---

    Cons:--
    Just about everything else.--
    Windows live (ugh)--
    Clunky movement controls and interface for pc.--

    No durable weapons, no matter what it is made of.--

    Save point system, bathrooms needed to save and very limited save slots.--
    Boss battles that make you sigh or want to punch the monitor.

    Multiple timed missions occurring at the same time on top of the countdown timer for the military.---
    Graphics are weak for a 2010 game, even for a console.---

    A sandbox game that does not allow you to enjoy it as you are always in a rush to beat the clock or you fail. Looking at other screens in the game does not stop the clock and zombies can still munch on you while you are trying to look at information. If you can find a trainer or engine that will work with it then the game may become fun to play for you. Otherwise the fun you have killing zombies will quickly turn into frustration over many glaring annoyances and problems.

    I really wanted to like this game, at least the good old standby Left for Dead 2 can give you a good fix when zombies need to be killed.    … Expand
  24. BMF
    Oct 1, 2010
    9
    A great game fun solo or Coop the only down side is bad team mate AI that seems to mistake you and your other survivors for zombies every second shot and some retardedly hard boss battles.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Slipnik
    Mar 7, 2013
    10
    no other game had made me so addicted like dead rising. The permanent time pressure, secret places (the right time). more than 200 items that could swallow the zombies. Zombie Survival with not comparable and therefore unique!
  28. Jennacide
    Oct 7, 2010
    8
    A solid sequel effort. Not as ground breaking in improvements as one would hope, but enough of them to not come away disappointed. There are minor improvements abound, from better survivor AI (two tiers of this, second if you find a magazine for it) with better functionality helping them. For instance, when you approach doors now, an icon appears on thier frame when they are withinA solid sequel effort. Not as ground breaking in improvements as one would hope, but enough of them to not come away disappointed. There are minor improvements abound, from better survivor AI (two tiers of this, second if you find a magazine for it) with better functionality helping them. For instance, when you approach doors now, an icon appears on thier frame when they are within entrance distance, an issue of escorting survivors in the first game.

    The combo weapons are fun, and a handful are downright hilariously broken, like the Rock Guitar. (Amp+Elec Guitar) The story is passably okay, with a few surprises that actually aren't expected, and a couple that are.

    The only real downsides are a lack of Survival or Sandbox mode like DR1 had, and the multiplayer is as throw away as you can get. Even Bioshock 2's MP is more respectable, and that's saying a lot with how awful it was.

    On a sidenote: I have no idea what issues user muad_dib is experiencing, as I use the exact same video card (9800 GT) and a 2.4Ghz Quad Core and never had any technical hiccups. Game runs flawlessly on a pretty standard system with countless zombies on screen.    … Expand
  29. manic221
    Nov 16, 2010
    8
    Excellent game that is fun full of blood and gore and a competent story (which for the record i enjoyed) and certainly worth the money i can't wait for Case: West! Near the end however the difficulty spirals to ridiculous levels (with super evil zombies) which will soon have you screaming in frustration wear the ninja suit if you have it, trust me...
  30. JonesR
    Jun 14, 2011
    7
    The qualities in this game are really a mixed bag. It's far from an action shooter with the focus primarily on melee weapons. The gameplay feels slow for a sandbox style game. If you just want to kill time along with zombies, there is plenty of that to go around, but if you are looking to do missions, you really can't spend time sightseeing due to the time limit. The major weak points areThe qualities in this game are really a mixed bag. It's far from an action shooter with the focus primarily on melee weapons. The gameplay feels slow for a sandbox style game. If you just want to kill time along with zombies, there is plenty of that to go around, but if you are looking to do missions, you really can't spend time sightseeing due to the time limit. The major weak points are the time limit, the save system, and the fact that the weapons break too quickly. But there are a lot of different weapon combinations you can create and the results always bring a smile to my face. The cut scenes are high quality, but a little on the lengthy side with a lot of them being plain boring. Coop definitely makes it more enjoyable and there is a decent multiplayer experience that reminds me of American Gladiators.… Expand
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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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#33 Most Shared 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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