Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  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. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 6, 2012
    90
    It's still riotous. If Dead Rising 2 shuffled past you last year, now's the time to grab it with two, bloodied, clamouring hands. [Dec 2011, p80]
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  3. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Nov 13, 2011
    85
    A brilliant cut-price remix of an already standout game. [Dec 2011, p.104]
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  5. Game Over Online
    Nov 5, 2011
    80
    If you played through Dead Rising 2 and you're not particularly enthused about Frank, the reason to look at Off the Record is to spend a few days with a friend bouncing around the mall in Sandbox Mode. I wouldn't recommend this on any other basis, but that's pretty much enough on its own.
  6. GameOver.gr
    Nov 3, 2011
    80
    Off the Record is a game that offers an outrageous amount of content for newcomers to the franchise and even veterans of Dead Rising 2 will enjoy the «anxiety free» sandbox mode. On the other hand, many will complain that all this content could have been made available as a DLC for Dead Rising 2.
  7. games(TM)
    Oct 18, 2011
    80
    The series' high point so far. [Nov 2011, p.114]
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  8. 3DJuegos
    Oct 13, 2011
    80
    DR2: Off the Record is a great opportunity to experience the great Dead Rising 2 if you've missed out the original.
  9. Vandal
    Oct 11, 2011
    80
    This is overall the same game from last year, but with another main character. This change allows for new moves, new motivations for the main character and the addition of the camera, which changes and improves gameplay, but the content is almost the same, and it is difficult to recommend the game for those who already have the original, except for hardcore fans.
  10. Cheat Code Central
    Oct 12, 2011
    76
    It's tough shaking the feeling that this game offers little to make it worthwhile to anyone who played the second game, but if you're itching for some more gory zombie action, then Off the Record shouldn't disappoint.
  11. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Dec 29, 2011
    75
    Aside from a new environment and some fresh weapons, this is mainly the same game. The developers added some cool details for fans of the original version, but those are not sufficient to buy the game a second time, even at a budget price. [Nov 2011, p.88]
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  12. Impulsegamer
    Oct 30, 2011
    75
    Dead Rising 2: Off the Record is a game that is a lot of fun. For newcomers you are sure to admire the visceral graphics and attention to detail that has been taken bringing our undead friends to life.
  13. Gaming Age
    Oct 19, 2011
    75
    So I'd suggest checking this out primarily if you skipped over Dead Rising 2.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 42
  3. Negative: 7 out of 42
  1. frostquake
    Oct 13, 2011
    8
    This game is for those who hated (like me) the whole "Timed" levels of the game! The first game was all about Rush, Rush, and more Rush. TheThis game is for those who hated (like me) the whole "Timed" levels of the game! The first game was all about Rush, Rush, and more Rush. The New Sandbox mode gives you the opportunity to play the game in a whole new way! In Sandbox mode, you can take your time and eliminate every Zombie on every level. You will actually have time, to put together all those special weapons and find all the hidden secrets. You will also have time, to level up and do all those special Zombie Killing moves. You will also Enjoy using the Camera to take, Horror, Brutality, Drama, and yes even those Erotic Shots, to help you level your "PP" up!

    If you quit DR2 because you didn't enjoy the Timed Levels, but loved the whole Zombie concept and every thing else about DR2, or just want to be a Photo journalist who specializes in getting those great Zombie Shots, or just want to enjoy the Uranus Level , or Shop at the Erotic Shop, then this game is for you, and at a great price point!    … Full Review »
  2. BaronMonaco
    Sep 21, 2015
    8
    Off The Record is more a remake of the original Dead Rising 2 than a sequel and being so its interest depend on whether or not you've playedOff The Record is more a remake of the original Dead Rising 2 than a sequel and being so its interest depend on whether or not you've played the first game, if you already did it then Off The Record has little value: a fun Sandbox mode, some changes in the story, a new zone and a few new weapons, only recommendable at a little price.
    But if you didn't play the first one then know that this is the best version of Dead Rising 2 (for the things said earlier) and the game was already very good, the funniest zombie slasher available for PS3, with tons of weapons each more enjoyable than the other, a Vegas-like map with tons of things to do, an original choice for the main campaign (with a countdown that forces you to be active) lots of side-quests to keep you busy and charismatic psychopath fights, and to top it all the possibility to play in co-op for even more fun.

    Thanks to those qualities (that were already there in Dead Rising 2, make no mistakes) the game is one of the more entertaining I played, even if there is some defaults like some framerate drops (and average graphics), and a generic story, that may stopped some players to buy it, but if not you should definitely buy it, and if you have the opportunity take the Off The Record version, both are at the same price now and you'll get more of it.    … Full Review »
  3. Vanpire73
    Oct 21, 2014
    5
    About 3 hours into it at the moment. I played the first one for the same amount of time before putting the brakes on. I really, really wantAbout 3 hours into it at the moment. I played the first one for the same amount of time before putting the brakes on. I really, really want to love this game, but I can only call it average. I enjoy the mystery style of it and the rescuing of people, exploring the open world at your own pace and what-not, but my God are the controls and graphics still awfully, painfully sh*tty. It's sooo close to being a game I could put about 1,000 hours into, but alas, my time with it will probably end at 5 hours. A plus for adding a sandbox mode. A minus for Frank's forehead taking up 3/4 of the screen.… Full Review »
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