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Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
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  1. Video Game: 1 item
  2. Platforms: Xbox 360
  3. Publisher: Capcom; 2011-10-11
  4. ESRB Rating: Mature
  5. Sales Rank in Video Games: #1437

Product Review

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, sees photojournalist and original hero of Dead Rising's Willamette incident, Frank West take center stage as players experience a reimagining of the Fortune City outbreak. Forget what you know about Dead Rising 2,"Frank West is back in the game!" The new, "Off the Record" storyline means an all new Dead Rising 2 experience. Frank will face off against more twisted enemies, build more outrageous combo weapons, follow his own unique mission structure and explore brand new areas of Fortune City to get his biggest scoop yet. Frank's come back means the return of his trusty camera, with players able to earn Prestige Points (PP) for specific photo opportunities that are graded against criteria such as horror, drama, erotica and brutality. In addition to the new scenario and gameplay enhancements, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record offers a suite of technical updates including load time optimizations, improved network performance and a host of system upgrades to deliver a more satisfying Dead Rising experience.

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Dead Rising 2: Off The Record is a reimaging of the zombie outbreak in the third-person Action game Dead Rising 2, this time featuring the original series protagonist, Frank West. The overall scenarios unleashed on the game world parallel those of the original release, but with the return of Frank West, the series also returns to the more lighthearted tone of story and gameplay. The game features: new missions, enemies, weapons combos and items / vehicles, a Sandbox Mode designed for exploration, co-op gameplay and Prestige Points and missions leveraging Frank's photography skills.
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Dead Rising 2 Reimagined Featuring Frank West


Photojournalist and original hero of Dead Rising's Willamette incident, Frank West takes center stage once again in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. Forget what you know about Dead Rising 2, as players will experience a reimagining of the Fortune City outbreak. The new Off the Record storyline means an all new Dead Rising 2 experience.
Frank West kicking zombie tail in Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
Frank West returns in a reimagining of the Dead Rising 2 experience.
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Frank West wrestling zombies in the Terror is Reality game show in Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
A return to a lighter gameplay tone.
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Frank will face off against more twisted enemies, build more outrageous combo weapons, follow his own unique mission structure and explore brand-new areas of Fortune City to get his biggest scoop yet. Join Frank as he indulges in the insanity of "Uranus Zone," Fortune City's very own theme park. Full of deadly rides and crazy attractions, the sci-fi themed Uranus Zone is a true zombie-killing paradise.
Sandbox Mode, Prestige Points and More


Fans have asked for it and now Dead Rising 2: Off the Record delivers a fully realized Sandbox Mode. Available from the outset and supporting both single and co-op modes, players can now explore all Fortune City has to offer without having to worry about the clock. In addition, Sandbox Mode offers a selection of gruesome and unique challenges such as 'Rumble in the Jungle,' 'Chop Suey' and 'Silver Strip Smackdown', all with online leaderboard support. Frank's comeback also means the return of his trusty camera, with players able to earn Prestige Points (PP) for specific photo opportunities that are graded against criteria such as horror, drama, erotica and brutality. In addition to the new scenario, Sandbox Mode and gameplay enhancements, Dead Rising 2: Off The Record offers a suite of technical updates including load time optimizations, improved network performance and a host of system upgrades to deliver a more satisfying Dead Rising experience.
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Frank West using the laser / alien mask weapons combo from Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
New weapons combos.
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Frank West visiting 'Uranus Zone' in Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
Dive into 'Uranus Zone'.
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Earning Prestige Points for snaping pictures using Frank West's camera in Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
Improved camera feature
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Frank West going for gold in a zombie killing challenge in Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
New zombie killing challenges.
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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review
4.1 out of 5 stars (16 customer reviews)

29 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "I've covered wars ya know...", October 15, 2011
Brock - See all my reviews
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
This review is from: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record (Video Game)
Off the Record is a reimagining of DR2 with Frank as the main character.

After being proclaimed a hero, Frank soon allows the fame and fortune to go to his head. The fame soon fades and Frank is left as a has-been, rotting on his couch all day. He decides that the best way to get back in the lime light is by going on the TV show Terror is Reality (where contestants compete by killing zombies). An explosion at the TV set releases the zombies and soon infects the city.

Off the Record is pretty much the same games DR2. The plot is different, due to Frank and Chuck different motivations. What makes the game great is that it feels like a direct sequel to the original Dead Rising. The overall feel of the game is a lot more comedic and self-centered this time around.

The new sandbox mode is also a welcome addition. There is no time limit and you are free to roam and complete challenges as you please. It's a nice break from the timed story mode and a great way...Read more


4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Still Fun, But..., December 19, 2011
thatgamer (Ketchikan, AK) - See all my reviews
= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 
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This review is from: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record (Video Game)
As a fan of Dead Rising since the first game, the idea of a version of Dead Rising 2 with the original hero, freelance photojournalist Frank West (he's covered wars, y'kno- *shot*) was very enticing. But after finishing Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, I feel like it just wasn't a good fit for Frank.

The game is mostly a rehashed version of DR2, with some new psychopaths, survivors, and weapons. Obviously, the dialog is slightly different with a new lead character, but without spoiling too much, the storyline doesn't really diverge until near the end. Then, it gets a lot more interesting.

Ultimately, though, Frank just doesn't really fit as well into this story as Chuck Greene did. This version of Frank doesn't feel like the real thing from Dead Rising 1 or Case West, which is odd since Off the Record and Case West have the same writer. His reactions are less believable, and he spews far too many (grudgingly amusing) one-liners for my taste. He still has the same...Read more


3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best is Back! Bigger and Better!, October 23, 2011
HAN "HAN" (NYC) - See all my reviews
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
This review is from: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record (Video Game)
"Dead Rising 2: off the record" (DR2:OTR) Brings back Frank into the fray! Although he is.. hum... bigger in this installment, his movements certainly are not affected. The main storyline is similar to that of Dead Rising 2 (DR2) but tweaked a little to suit Frank's background as well as his trusty camera, bringing back the ability to take pictures. Also in this game are new combo cards, outfits, weapons and a new area not available on the previous one. The "Sandbox" mode is superb - in here you can freely roam to most in-game locations and complete several different challenges without worrying about time constraints. Just like in DR2, DR2:OTR has an online multi-player mode.

My opinion:
DR2:OTR is far better than the first DR and DR2, so if buying one of them this is the version to get as it offers more.
I play the PC version using a X-Box 360 controller.
This game has a lot of adult content: gore, violence, plenty of sexual references so it is definitely...Read more

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