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Dead Rising 2: Off the Record Video Review

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  • Oct 12, 2011

Frank West has some big shoes to fill in this video review for Dead Rising: Off the Record.

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102 comments
PayneKiller
PayneKiller like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

Well, picked this up for $10 on PSN yesterday, always wanted Dead Rising since the first game, but didn't have a 360 and didn't get Dead Rising 2 either when it came out. So this may just be the perfect game for me, I get a couple elements of the first game while it fixes some of the issues in Dead Rising 2, while also keeping the story experience largely the same.

I'm certainly enjoying it so far, and people are still playing online too so I don't have much trouble playing coop. I got it with a friend anyway so I have a partner in any case, and I sorta want to play at a slow pace too since most people online know their way around while I'm still learning how to even play the game.

 

So for me, or someone who wanted to play these games but just haven't gotten around to it yet, it's well worth it, a near perfect entry point. But I suppose for people who already played Dead Rising 2 it's best you skip it if you really don't want to be playing the game again. But unlike when this first came out, Off the Record is msrp $20 now, and same for Dead Rising 2, so they both carry the same price tag a gives us latecomers a harder decision to make. Reason why I'm just getting it now after months of deliberating and asking around which is better and why, but the $10 PSN (+) sale made it a no brainer for me. Ten bucks for a "patched up expansion pack + full game", THANK YOU!

skullandbones91
skullandbones91 like.author.displayName 1 Like

since i havent played dead rising 2 at all, how does this review have anything to do with me? it would all be new! this review is just plain shit, man.

jubeio
jubeio like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @skullandbones91 then if you want the review of this game go  look at reviews for dead rising 2...this review says everything someone needs to know

Koroudu
Koroudu

why bother with this if i can play Dead Rising 2 over and over? maybe if this was some kinda expansion pack with more stuff, i might consider..

Barrakas21
Barrakas21

misleading review, this guy dont know what hes talking about

pitosga
pitosga

And yet, a full price sequel that's little more than a copy of the last game, which scored 8.5, somehow still scores a 7. Even when the review mostly serves to show how much the same it is. That's Capcom for ya? Sure. And that's also Gamespot for ya. I've fathomed it as Capcom paying up, but just not on time to buy the review, as well as the score.

Darkstalker77
Darkstalker77

I've never played dead rising 1 or 2 but i just ordered this one so for me it will be the best possible starting point, plus it only cost me £14

gbrading
gbrading moderator moderator

I've never played a Dead Rising game before and I picked up the PC version of Off the Record at a discount price, so to me it's like Dead Rising 2 didn't exist.

pokecharm
pokecharm

glad I watched the review - I do have DR2, so I guess this probably isn't worth picking up at full price ;)

moathfaleh_94
moathfaleh_94

O g IRS the same game they just want more money

SiLeNtWrAiTh234
SiLeNtWrAiTh234

HIS NAMES FRANK... WWEEEEEEST... have we forgot chuck nor- i mean greene?

jcmilan
jcmilan

thanks for the same... or nothing

shaun_ofda_dead
shaun_ofda_dead

this could have been a GOTY with Frank as a "DLC" add on and the inclusion of the other DL games (case west and case zero). But thats capcom for ya, greedy muthaluvas.

Kickable
Kickable

how's it much better with Chuck? i thought it's the same other than a couple cutscenes. someone said the load times on OTR are alot faster now. i thought DR2 gameplay was so shi**y but figured I'd give OTR a chance cuz ppl swearing up and down it's so great seems to never stop and I actually got addicted to it this time somehow. I didn't pay for either so...take that Capcom. i give it a few more days before i re-realize how stupidly designed the game is when playing the same missions over and over gradually or I use most of the weapons whichever comes first. i actually think the story is really entertaining, just not more than once every few days

JustClient
JustClient

wtf? )) They sell same games twice?

Evandemocracy
Evandemocracy

Hi Would You Like to Buy This Overpriced DLC FOR $40 BUCKS LOL I loved dead-rising 2 last year but this is the kind of Recycling no one wants 6.0

shansss123
shansss123

capcom you'll not be getting my money for sure

shansss123
shansss123

oh come on!!!! way too similar to dr2

Codester_41
Codester_41

Meh, I don't know why they didn't just send this out as a DLC... guess it's all about the money.

tstcuwsn
tstcuwsn

Well,I guess if you somehow never played Dead Rising games this is the good place to start.

COMICNERD11
COMICNERD11

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homieboy
homieboy

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homieboy
homieboy

As much i like the sandbox mode and playing as FW , ill pass. Sorry , fool me once , shame on you , fool me twice , shame on me.

Amuro_Rei
Amuro_Rei

recycled content with litte new things? sounds like capcom allright. the are not even trying anymore

ronaldmcreagan
ronaldmcreagan

Am I dreaming? They just replaced Chuck with Frank? Wow, that is really weak. An all time low for Capcom. Definitely won't be buying this one. Too bad, cause I was really looking forward to it. Silly me, but I was actually expecting a brand new story.

Zenwork21
Zenwork21

Incredible, they have just copied the previous one...

Clairlock
Clairlock

Tom McShea your review's suck

GulliversTravel
GulliversTravel

Another great review by Tom, yeah what a letdown since it wouldnt have been that much for them to simply refresh the quest in the perspective of Frank.

Davi11111111111
Davi11111111111

gotta hate crapcom... this game is a rip-off for those that bought the original Dead Rising 2... I hope capcom fails...

carnivalshow
carnivalshow

yeah ill pass and i dont say that much im not impressed at all.

bigdc
bigdc

Tom McShea your my hero

videogamer008
videogamer008

i just got this game today and let me tell even though i havnt played it yet, i know it is going to ROCK OUT LOUD!!!!! i really love all of the Dead Rising games and i hope they make a Dead Rising 3..... just a thought..

MrHatnClogs
MrHatnClogs

I felt the only drawback of DR2, was there was no focus on exploration, it was just run here to there trying to beat the clock.

g1rldraco7
g1rldraco7

Still I like the fat that Frank is back.

SoYoung24
SoYoung24

lol Halo story sucks realy bad IMO. Dead Rising 2 was realy a good game and a good story also so its just an opinion and not a fact.

davidsworld3
davidsworld3

This series sucks now. I never even bought the second game it gets way too repetive and boring after a few hours. I like a story that moves along, like how it does in resident evil or halo games.

speedfreak48t5p
speedfreak48t5p

I think Epic Fail is a good phrase to use here. Also, Dead Rising 2 is $30 new at gamestop.

HaloPimp978
HaloPimp978

Capcom just loves milking as always with their Super and Ultra editions of games. Ca$hcom has really fallen, they used to be one of the best devs, but not anymore.

Eclipse-015
Eclipse-015

Seriously capcom, what the heck?! what are you turning into Ubisoft, trying to milk a sequel as much as possible?

Deadeye233
Deadeye233

Never really liked the Dead Rising series, and this cash in definitely isn't an incentive to start now.

acer7x
acer7x

So sick of Capcom's crap. Voting with my wallet and have been with their last couple games too.

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