Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition

 PC
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 44
  3. Negative: 2 out of 44
  1. DarkStation
    Sep 24, 2014
    90
    Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition is a must-have for any sandbox rampage lover.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Sep 11, 2014
    90
    The graphics are just as impressive here as they were on the Xbox One: Witnessing literally thousands upon thousands of zombies on screen at once is breathtaking, as is charging through them with muscle cars.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 31, 2014
    85
    Even though it has a few annoying and erroneous elements and an uncompelling, cringeworthy story, Dead Rising 3 is still an incredibly fun game. If you're looking for something where you can turn your brain off and go ballistic- Dead Rising 3 is going to be a perfect fit for you.
  5. GamingTrend
    Sep 11, 2014
    85
    Dead Rising 3 is truly a game that is its best when it isn’t trying, it is unapologetic and bloody, and one of the best zombie hack and slash games that has ever been released.
  6. Hooked Gamers
    Sep 6, 2014
    85
    Dead Rising 3 had big shoes to fill, following in the wake of two games that had huge impact on the gaming community. While it is by no means a perfect game, and falls slightly behind the original Dead Rising, it is a welcome breath of fresh air into an otherwise stale zombie genre.
  7. IGN
    Sep 4, 2014
    83
    The same great game it is on Xbox One, but prettier. On the other side of that coin, it includes the same issues with the map design feeling maze-like and confusing, but no other game does huge hordes of zombies quite like this one.
  8. Ragequit.gr
    Sep 7, 2014
    82
    Dead Rising 3 is a remarkable game, capable of bringing a lot of fun to fans of open-world games and zombies. Unfortunately the modest technical area and the poor performance even on high-end computers, may be a let off to a lot of gamers who would like to try it.
  9. IGN Italia
    Sep 4, 2014
    81
    Dead Rising 3 on PC has got higher resolution and more details than the Xbox One version, but also some frame rate issues if you don't have a beast of a PC. It still is a very good third episode for the Capcom series.
  10. GameWatcher
    Sep 8, 2014
    80
    Dead Rising 3 is a step forward for the series as it finally finds the confidence to expand its setting, which is mostly down to better hardware being available.
  11. NZGamer
    Sep 7, 2014
    80
    Great for the PC crowd, provided you have a controller.
  12. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 5, 2014
    80
    Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition is a beefy port of a great Xbox One game and its decent post-release content.
  13. Shacknews
    Sep 4, 2014
    80
    After cutting loose with a pair of chainsaw swords, or giving zombies a devastating Street Fighter "Shoryuken" Dragon Punch, you can wash the blood and gore off your boots with the knowledge that it was all time well spent.
  14. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 10, 2014
    79
    Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition is a solid attempt in the Capcom series and it's rich in content, but in terms of graphics and optimization this port should have been better.
  15. PC Gamer
    Sep 4, 2014
    79
    The killing-lots-of-zombies genre is overcrowded, but Dead Rising 3 is one of the best, with a lovable dedication to fun, and some of the most inventive, hilarious weapons on PC.
  16. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Sep 8, 2014
    78
    Dead Rising 3 is an enjoyable and fast-paced game. We have many options for weapon, vehicle and suit. However, high system requirement and low frame rate ruins everything. Dead Rising 3 really needs to solve its own technical problems as soon as possible.
  17. COGconnected
    Sep 13, 2014
    77
    Dead Rising 3 is funny, and more importantly a riot to play.
  18. Everyeye.it
    Sep 4, 2014
    77
    30 fps, some tearing, improved but still "flat" textures. Dead Rising 3 PC conversion is not as solid as we hoped. The game is still fun to play, but we were expecting more on the technical side.
  19. Impulsegamer
    Sep 29, 2014
    76
    Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition is a confused but enjoyable zombie-killing sim.
  20. Vandal
    Sep 4, 2014
    76
    Capcom has done a great job bringing the game to PC, but there's no reason to play if you've already done on Xbox One, since the additions are merely visuals.
  21. GameCritics
    Nov 26, 2014
    75
    For extremely high-end PC gamers who don't have the console in question, this is a great chance to try out a special game. Everyone else should just stick to the original version.
  22. LevelUp
    Sep 9, 2014
    75
    Dead Rising 3 is still the same fun, over the top, zombie slashing, open world game we learned to love on Xbox One. Unfortunately, unless you have a high end PC gaming rig, you will have frame rate and gameplay issues. But if you do have one, you will have a blast killing everything in sight.

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#80 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 376 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 143 out of 376
  2. Mixed: 105 out of 376
  3. Negative: 128 out of 376
  1. Avadon
    Sep 5, 2014
    5
    This is the first game in the series that I played, and unfortunately it bored me quickly. Carnage is great but it needs something more toThis is the first game in the series that I played, and unfortunately it bored me quickly. Carnage is great but it needs something more to hold it together (like some kind of not dreadful story or characters), otherwise it gets old fast. After about the 5,000th zombie that I ran over, I caught myself getting distracted by the TV. Not a good sign. As for performance, this is the most demanding game I've installed on my PC. I suppose you could get 30 fps on a fairly good system if you tone it down a bit, but if you max it and unlock the framerate you're most likely gonna have a problem. On my 4790K, 16 GB Ram and a 780 Ti, the framerate was inconsistent. It fluctuated constantly between 50 and 70, although it usually stayed above 60. That's fine, but the game does not look anywhere near as good as it should for it to drop to 50 on a 2500$ system. It's a marginal improvement on something like Just Cause 2, and that game runs at 4 times the framerate. So, in conclusion, if you have a good PC, and if mowing through thousands of zombies for dozens of hours is enough to keep your attention, I recommend this game. Otherwise, I suggest you wait for some patches and a sale.… Full Review »
  2. itburnxwhenipee
    Sep 5, 2014
    0
    I'm running SLI 770's and an I7 4770k @4.5 and i cant run this game. At some points frames drop all the way down to 15. Was wondering what wasI'm running SLI 770's and an I7 4770k @4.5 and i cant run this game. At some points frames drop all the way down to 15. Was wondering what was happening and noticed that only one of my cards was being used. SLI is not supported on this game. Their are other reviewers who state that even on SLI TITANS the frames drop to below 30 at some points. If 2 Of the most Powerful GPU's in the world have trouble running this game i don't know how other people are. This game should have never been released in its current state. Its a complete rip off.… Full Review »
  3. Llaerrick
    Sep 5, 2014
    8
    a pretty decent game. if you were a fan of the early games in the series, this one is more of the same: more whacky combos and ridiculousa pretty decent game. if you were a fan of the early games in the series, this one is more of the same: more whacky combos and ridiculous hordes to gratuitously gank. the game is a little bit more polished than DR2 but at the same time, unless you are running a beast of a pc, expect frame-rate and v-sync issues.

    game-wise, DR3, is fun and incorporates many RPG-elements incorporated into its levelling up and attributes system (although, there really isn't any need to 'focus' or make a 'build' per se as your character will eventually get enough points to max just about everything).

    the 'time-limit' feature of game play which received such mixed reviews in DR2 is also back. for those who didnt play DR2, this means that you have a set amount of (in game) time to complete the game. while it adds a certain measure of immersion to the game (as some events are obviously of the 'time is of the essence' variety), it also detracts from the whole open-world exploration concept (which DR3 achieves a bit better than DR2). for some like me who like to spend excessive time exploring the game world and just indulge in mindless ganking, it does take away from the enjoyment somewhat.

    the big disappointment was that the developers did not add in a feature to toggle the 'time-limit' game play (as they hinted that they might). that said, the time limit feature may in some instances promote multiple playthroughs (of certain chapters if not the game). it is possibly why in single player mode, you are allowed to restart the game at any point and retain all levels, attributes and recipes.

    i have not yet tried the multiplayer game play and thus have not commented on it. although i can imagine that if you find a good partner/friend to play with, this game can be good co-op fun.

    tl;dr - a solid game for fans of the series and good chance for those who have never played a DR game to get into the franchise.    … Full Review »
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