Dead Rising 2 is a well improved sequel that retains all of the great elements of the original game while adding in plenty of new features and options, and fans of the first game will enjoy it as easily as newcomers, making it one of the better games ...
Abstract: Frank West taught us that journalistic reporters could double as resourceful killing machines. In Dead Rising 2, motocross champ Chuck Greene aims to top his predecessor’s record breaking zombie slaying, and Capcom’s helping him along by stuffing as ma...
Abstract: Chuck Greene, father, former motocross superstar and survivor of a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas two years after the events in Willamette (chronicled in Dead Rising), is participating in Terror Is Reality XVII a pay-per-view television event centered ...
Abstract: Important Note to PC Users: The PC version has, as of time of writing, various technical issues if you’re not in a specific operating system and configuration. The PC version is playable and most of this review’s text applies, but the issues may requir...
Published: 2010-09-29, Author: Will , review by: gamespy.com
Combo Cards are great additions; entertaining story with a likable lead character; greatly improved A.I.; co-op and competitive multiplayer are both a lot of fun.
Time-based mission structure still results in some frustration; some Psychopath fights are cheap and poorly designed; the Combo Card system really screams for some storage lockers.
Abstract: Grab some Duct Tape. There's zombies to kill.Back in 2006, Dead Rising revolutionized the way we killed zombies. Love it or hate it, it was a trend starter. Now, in 2010, in a sea of zombie infested games, Dead Rising 2 has come along and changed the m...
Still immensely fun to kill zombies in droves with mundane items; weapon creation system adds whole new layer to game; Fortune City is a wonderland of fresh possibilities; online modes are worthwhile additions.
Missions can be a bit bland and repetitive; frequent loading screens, plus a bit clunky and unrefined in places.
