Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Dec 5, 2017
User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 80
  3. Negative: 35 out of 80
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  1. Mindurbidniss
    Nov 1, 2022
    3
    The new creative director had the nerve to insert himself into the game. That should be enough to let gamers know where the studio's head was when creating this. Dead Rising 4 is so far removed from any of the things that made Dead Rising the unique franchise it was. Long gone are the tension adding timers and terrifyingly intriguing Psychopaths. These are now "streamlined" into a linearThe new creative director had the nerve to insert himself into the game. That should be enough to let gamers know where the studio's head was when creating this. Dead Rising 4 is so far removed from any of the things that made Dead Rising the unique franchise it was. Long gone are the tension adding timers and terrifyingly intriguing Psychopaths. These are now "streamlined" into a linear endless experience and baddies called "maniacs". The maniacs have no backstory or reason to care who they are before you punch their tickets. I do have to admit that as a holiday game, there is some mindless fun to be had with Dead Rising 4. It would be more enjoyable if it weren't in the shadow of four far more captivating titles. A co-op campaign wouldn't have hurt the games chances either. If asked to sum this game up in one word it would be bland.… Expand
  2. hazardman89
    Dec 5, 2017
    3
    There's a ton of potential here, and it's completely wasted by removing series tropes in favor of nonsensical zombie killing.

    Easily the blandest game in the series, and no amount of costumes and post launch DLC will fix that. The game is fundamentally stunted due to poor response from controls, and a lack of things to do outside of the main missions, which are required to be done    There's a ton of potential here, and it's completely wasted by removing series tropes in favor of nonsensical zombie killing.

    Easily the blandest game in the series, and no amount of costumes and post launch DLC will fix that. The game is fundamentally stunted due to poor response from controls, and a lack of things to do outside of the main missions, which are required to be done before one can have full access to the map in the last couple of missions. When your open world game doesn't open up until chapter 4, and it only has 6 chapters, there is a problem.    … Expand
  3. THEJoelHorton
    May 25, 2018
    1
    A lazy, pathetic and sorry excuse for a Dead Rising game but decent in it's own ways as a game. Removal of many of the series features let's it down including throwable items, psychopath bosses with cutscenes, lack of original Frank VA, time limit, campaign co-op and more! Along with bugs, crashes and the graphics being average at best with an unfinished look at times (but atleast it'sA lazy, pathetic and sorry excuse for a Dead Rising game but decent in it's own ways as a game. Removal of many of the series features let's it down including throwable items, psychopath bosses with cutscenes, lack of original Frank VA, time limit, campaign co-op and more! Along with bugs, crashes and the graphics being average at best with an unfinished look at times (but atleast it's more colourful than the 3rd game)

    I'm very surprised they didn't add campaign co-op with this second chance. It really shows just how much they listen to their fanbase. Add it back or it's 1/10 forever! This is definitely the worst Dead Rising game to date!    … Expand
  4. Thegodfatherson
    Dec 31, 2017
    0
    Dead Rising 4 is made by a studio that has no respect, care or interest in the original classic. It is a shameful entry, that doesn’t damn well deserve to stay in the Dead Rising universe. Where the original shined was in the little details, and the wacky tone of the whole thing. DR4 is basic, third-person zombie slaying that feels a lot like a re skin of DR3. Top that off with lazyDead Rising 4 is made by a studio that has no respect, care or interest in the original classic. It is a shameful entry, that doesn’t damn well deserve to stay in the Dead Rising universe. Where the original shined was in the little details, and the wacky tone of the whole thing. DR4 is basic, third-person zombie slaying that feels a lot like a re skin of DR3. Top that off with lazy writing, a bland open world, and the worst Frank West ever conceived by man. I love the original, and to see the series getting butchered in this way is disgusting, and really makes you think what goes on at Capcom.… Expand
  5. Muze92
    Jan 10, 2018
    0
    One of those games that should have stayed on its original platform and not infect others.. Tried to sell it on my own but nobody contacted me.. Had to sell-off at my local game shop to at least get something out of the $40 I've wasted.. F**k this piece of sh!T!
  6. FairplayReviews
    Dec 29, 2017
    0
    Horrible excuse for a next generation entertainment. I haven't played Dead Rising since it came out on Xbox the first time and thought it had a lot of potential, here I am some odd years later going into Dead Rising 4 with an expectation for a fun game and see the next-gen improvements, but nope, barely anything has changed. Weak story line overall. They also got rid of the boss cutsceneHorrible excuse for a next generation entertainment. I haven't played Dead Rising since it came out on Xbox the first time and thought it had a lot of potential, here I am some odd years later going into Dead Rising 4 with an expectation for a fun game and see the next-gen improvements, but nope, barely anything has changed. Weak story line overall. They also got rid of the boss cutscene which usually builds up the intensity and the timer which gave it a sense of urgency, so all we're left with is something that feels like it could be done on a previous generation console. This game could've been fun if the developer would build up the story with references inspired by classic scenario zombie tropes like Zack Synder's Dawn of the Dead, 28 Days Later or so many other Zombie horror flicks, but no, the game story is so dull that I just ended up skipping through most of the cutscenes.

    In conclusion I'd say don't get this game unless they do something to fix it, the only way that this could be a pretty fun game is if this was 2005, but sadly this is 2017 and there should be no room for games like this when you're paying 60$ for it and could get other games like GTAV, MGSV, The Last of Us, Uncharted 4, The Witcher 3, Fallout 4, Etc in comparison for the same price.    … Expand
  7. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    1
    As a long time fan of the Dead Rising series i really hate this game, they ruined a once great character and a once great setting. This game's story is one of the worst in any video game and the graphics are terrible too, Dead Rising 2 on the PS3 looks better than this. There are so many bugs and glitches that sometimes make this game unplayable. This is not a Dead Rising game far from it.As a long time fan of the Dead Rising series i really hate this game, they ruined a once great character and a once great setting. This game's story is one of the worst in any video game and the graphics are terrible too, Dead Rising 2 on the PS3 looks better than this. There are so many bugs and glitches that sometimes make this game unplayable. This is not a Dead Rising game far from it. I had my issues with Dead Rising 3 but it still felt like a Dead Rising game, this crap doesn't.… Expand
  8. LGBTandDisabled
    Aug 4, 2022
    0
    The game is shockingly linear, for what's supposed to be an open world.
    Game is very Buggy. Had to reset checkpoint 3 times in first hour of game play due to Glitches.
    No Easy Difficulty. No Accessibility Options. You spend more time fighting humans than zombies. (The Walking Dead, which I love, has screwed up Zombie video games because they are all now about fighting evil humans with    The game is shockingly linear, for what's supposed to be an open world.
    Game is very Buggy. Had to reset checkpoint 3 times in first hour of game play due to Glitches.
    No Easy Difficulty.
    No Accessibility Options.
    You spend more time fighting humans than zombies. (The Walking Dead, which I love, has screwed up Zombie video games because they are all now about fighting evil humans with zombies now just there for easy carnage to fight through.)
    Tutorials are horribly lacking.
    Good Survivors make same exact same sounds as Evil Survivors.
    Why can Evil Survivors fight but Good ones can't. Doesn't make any sense.
    You have a Digital Camera that only holds 50 pictures. So you have to waste time locking the pictures you like so you don't lose them when they could have just given you 300-500 or so picture slots, for quality of life.
    The game looks good, but it feels like a bad BAD clone of Dead Rising not an Actual Dead Rising Game.    … Expand
  9. Lov3Glov3
    Sep 29, 2022
    3
    So, who was this game made for because it certainly wasn't made for fans of the franchise. Who are you playing as? Frank West? Oh sure, he just looks completely different, acts different and even has a brand-new voice actor... but that's Frank West. They also make it such a big deal to return to the Willamette Mall from the first game but the map doesn't look anything like it did back inSo, who was this game made for because it certainly wasn't made for fans of the franchise. Who are you playing as? Frank West? Oh sure, he just looks completely different, acts different and even has a brand-new voice actor... but that's Frank West. They also make it such a big deal to return to the Willamette Mall from the first game but the map doesn't look anything like it did back in 2005, so there's no nostalgia to get excited for.
    Is there still zombie-bashing? Yeah, but even that's pretty boring now since you can easily take on a horde of zombies with your bare firsts like an hour into the game. If this is Frank "big package," he needs to return to sender.    … Expand
  10. IActuallyPlayd
    Sep 14, 2022
    4
    I've played and beaten every aspect of this game solely because it's the only third person zombie apocalypse in progress game I could find on PS4. As a fan of all the previous Dead Rising titles, this is absolutely the worst one.

    If I were a non fan, I might be able to give it more of a pass because it is brainless fun to massacre zombies. That said, the writing is so damn bad it hurts.    I've played and beaten every aspect of this game solely because it's the only third person zombie apocalypse in progress game I could find on PS4. As a fan of all the previous Dead Rising titles, this is absolutely the worst one.

    If I were a non fan, I might be able to give it more of a pass because it is brainless fun to massacre zombies. That said, the writing is so damn bad it hurts. How the studio managed to make writing worse than the recent Saints Row reboot is astounding.    … Expand
  11. ThePvzGuy
    Mar 27, 2023
    0
    literally just for the name, I feel **** violated and sexually challenged by a big buff mexican weilding several weapons and a tutu while shocing grenades up my ass. thank you

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
  1. Worth Playing
    May 9, 2018
    80
    Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package is made for people who love the idea of killing large zombie hordes in an outrageous fashion. The main game may not be as challenging as previous entries, but it remains engaging, and it would've been a fine purchase for PS4 owners. The presence of both old and new DLC makes the game absolutely packed, and while mini-golf isn't as strong as either Frank Rising or Capcom Heroes, its inclusion is still welcome.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 22, 2018
    70
    One of the best games in the series, but one held back by technical issues and traditional repetition. Get past that, and you'll find hours of zombie slayin' fun. [Feb 2018, p.96]
  3. Cubed3
    Feb 5, 2018
    30
    When it comes to Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package, the same question comes up over and over again: Who is this for? Here's a title that not only fails to win over fans of Dead Rising, but it also fails to win over fans of videogames. Slaying hundreds of thousands of zombies is not compelling entertainment, especially when the combat mechanics are so unsatisfying. The entire adventure just feels tired and cynical, sapping players of the necessary energy to carry on with their day. This critic racked up well over 25 hours of play and didn't laugh, not even once. What else needs to be said? Maybe this game is for people who no longer wish to experience joy.
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