Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

 PlayStation 3
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
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  1. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  2. 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. 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 allThis 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!    … Expand

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#74 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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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
  1. 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]
  2. Thunderbolt
    Feb 21, 2012
    70
    Still, at its heart this is Dead Rising 2. Most of the cutscenes contain the same dialogue, only with Frank edited in, so there's the feeling that two entirely different conversations are taking place and it comes across as lazy.
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  3. 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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