Platforms
- PCSep 28, 20107.5playscore7.47 Critics7.64.16K Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 13, 2016NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.62.94K Players
- Xbox OneSep 13, 2016NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.4444 Players
- PlayStation 3Sep 28, 20107.7playscore7.720 Critics7.82.99K Players
- Xbox 360Sep 28, 20108.2playscore7.824 Critics9.0104K Players
33 critic reviews · 6 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- But for as uneven as that specific slice of Dead Rising 2 can be, the rest of the experience shines, even today. It's one of those games that pays back the time you invest into it at least double fold. Returning players won't find anything substantially new in this remaster aside from sharper image quality and better performance, but given the budget pricing here, that's a perfectly reasonable offer.
Jordan Devore · Sep 13, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - The original game’s notoriously brutal manual game-save system has been softened to allow three save slots. The game still forces a studious survival instinct, demanding diligent play by offering nothing in the way of auto-save functionality, but this time around a gross mistake in timing – say, hitting a hard compulsory boss fight with crap weaponry and no time to get better kit - doesn’t force a total restart.
David Houghton · Jun 25, 2012 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review - Dead Rising 2 delicately balances wanton destruction with thoughtful objectives. Just about every aspect of this game is entertaining, ensuring that you're having a good time whether you're fighting psychopaths, rescuing survivors, or just trying to find hidden secrets. The weapon-creation system continually rewards you with unique ways to kill your brain-starved foes, but it's the tight structure that provides the main draw.
Tom Mc Shea · Dec 02, 2010 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - It's an upgraded and improved Dead Rising set in a Las Vegas knockoff. Dead Rising 2 is at its best when you're goofing off, finding new combo weapons and exploring the Fortune City Strip - and that works so well that you're almost inclined to forgive it its faults, like irritating boss battles and a cumbersome save system. Those zombies aren't going to kill themselves, you know.
John Funk · Oct 05, 2010 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - For every low-point, there is a positive however - murdering zombies never really gets old, especially with the number of weapons on offer. That said, it's hard not to lament Dead Rising's bizarre time constraints and infuriating boss battles. For many, Dead Rising will refuse to "click". Those lucky enough to break through the unique learning curve will find a rewarding, but deeply flawed experience.
Sammy Barker · Oct 04, 2010 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Between the solid story, entertaining gameplay and huge replay value, Dead Rising 2 offers more bang for your buck than just about any single-player game on the market right now. Add in the multiplayer features and you have a great package. The design, however, is an acquired taste and simply will not be everyone's cup of tea. But for those out there who can appreciate an action game where the prevailing philosophy is one of planning and foresight, while forgiving its flaws, it is an exceptional treat to play.
Conrad Zimmerman · Oct 03, 2010 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - The solid foundation residually left over from the original and the new hybrid weapons system create a basically appealing package from which a decent amount of fun can be derived, but the lackluster presentation, uninspired story, outright broken multiplayer, and atrocious amount of glitches makes Dead Rising 2 less of a flawed gem and more of a somewhat polished pile that incrementally smells worse the longer you let it sit in your disc drive.
William Haley · Oct 01, 2010 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review - It's not the smoothest game and it can feel like the last one, however that doesn't mean a thing when the game's this much fun. Using a car battery and a Street Fighter mask to electrocute the undead and a set of knives and a pair of boxing gloves to make Wolverine claws are all great times. Watching Chuck get covered in blood as he slays thousands of zombies, changing outfits so that one minute you're in a toddler clothes with a LEGO head and the next you're in a sundress, and listening to completely whacked out boss stories' that's what I remember about Dead Rising 2.
GREG MILLER · Sep 30, 2010 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - I wish the game had better inventory control and an item storage system to allow you to really explore all of your weapon options. But it's the other stuff--the still messy survivor AI and poorly built boss battles--that really mars the Dead Rising 2 experience. It's not an impossible game to love, but as with the first game, you'll have to look past a lot of blemishes to find happiness.
Jeff Gerstmann · Sep 29, 2010 Reviewed on PC, X360Read full review - Though Dead Rising 2 isn't a perfect game, there is so much fun to be had with this new entry in the series that its good points far outweigh its shortcomings. The game's variety and huge amount of side-missions ensure that you'll be playing it for quite a while, and its B-movie-style plot is definitely entertaining. The game also features a co-op feature that allows you to mow down zombies with a friend, which adds some new dynamics and strategic elements to the gameplay.
Amanda L. Kondolojy · Sep 28, 2010 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review
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Community Reviews
- Rated on X360
- Rated on PC
- Rated on PS4
- Rated on X360
- Rated on PC
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
As Chuck Greene, you have 72 hours to save your infected daughter, clear your name and survive the hordes of hungry zombies before the military comes in and nukes the city. To ensure your survival, you can combine everyday objects to create numerous deadly combo weapons and slaughter the ravenous zombies. Dead Rising 2, it’s where Creativity Kills.
Developer: Blue Castle Games