AgentOtaku
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Foliorum Viridum said:
It's a little sad yeah. Would have been WAY more acceptable as a budget DLC.
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Dead Rising 2: Off The Record |OT2|
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It's a little sad yeah. Would have been WAY more acceptable as a budget DLC.
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AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
I totally know what you mean. What you spoiler marked is probably the biggest blemish of DR2. When it happened, I was pretty mad and disappointed, since I was having a blast playing through DR2 coop.Jigsaw said:
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Anybody got this on PC? Did they optimize this port better than DR2?
Couldn't get 60fps locked for the life of me with evetything maxed and 2xAA on DR2 even if much more demanding games gave me no problem.
Since I've yet ti really sink my teeth on DR2 I'd play this one instead if the port is better this time.
Couldn't get 60fps locked for the life of me with evetything maxed and 2xAA on DR2 even if much more demanding games gave me no problem.
Since I've yet ti really sink my teeth on DR2 I'd play this one instead if the port is better this time.
Crazymoogle
Member
AgentOtaku said:
For better or worse, that just wasn't possible in this case. It's not a skin swap; its a ton of new voice recording, a new zone, new combos, a new UI, etc. Basically, a $30-40 remix/polish/super-gold-edition game that for some reason got $50 worth of development time into it. It's literally unpatchable.
The problem is - and I think this better speaks to your point - it's unclear why this was greenlit for development versus shipping a model change DLC 6 months ago and spending all of the development dollars on DR3. I love that the game is almost the polished final-cut of DR2, but they missed out on a lot of features that would have really taken it in that direction (Chuck's story, for instance.) As it is, the game is "better" but at the same time just some alternate universe take.
As mentioned earlier in this thread it will be interesting to see which version is "canon" going forward.
KibblesBits
Member
I'm just going to wait for the inevitable "Super" Hyper Dead Rising 2 that we all know Capcom will release next quarter.
*All the DLC
*Both Storymodes
*Online TiR
*Blah blah Sandbox
*All the DLC
*Both Storymodes
*Online TiR
*Blah blah Sandbox
diffusionx
Gold Member
I have the DR2 Zombrex Edition I bought last year on sale and did not play. Should I play that, or just try to get rid of it and play this?
I do want to play DR2. I just don't know if it should be that or this.
I do want to play DR2. I just don't know if it should be that or this.
Crazymoogle
Member
hamchan said:
No, it's a seperate bag this time, its own DLC whatever that may be.
For those with a fishiness alarm, there is no DLC available yet but you can download the 30 meg patch that allows you to play with people that have said theoretical DLC.
:/
diffusionx said:
If you already have DR2 and can't get the money you paid for it back, may as well stick with that one. At least, on 360. It's basically the same game; you don't get the extra content and you have to put up with Chuck instead of Frank, but I'm guessing you get 75-80% the same experience. If you want to play co-op with strangers, strongly prefer Frank to Chuck, or just want the better version of the game you may want to switch.
I'll miss the gift quests, that's for sure. Poor tiger.Jintor said:
friskykillface
Banned
there's a $10 off coupon in a best buy magazine but you gotta buy the magazine though.
hopefully this goes on sale for $30 before November so the coupon can make it $20.
damn red box, i wish they got this
hopefully this goes on sale for $30 before November so the coupon can make it $20.
damn red box, i wish they got this
KibblesBits
Member
BY2K said:
Just spoil tag it please?
Extra Sauce
Member
How is this version "better" exactly? My only real beef with the original version was the poor framerate, and allegedly it's worse now since they added more zombies.
Also, I think Chuck is a more likable character than Frank.
Also, I think Chuck is a more likable character than Frank.
KibblesBits
Member
BY2K said:
Actually never mind. I think I know what's going on. And it's probably a big spoiler that doesn't need to be in the thread.
TheBanditKing
Member
AgentOtaku said:
Im in the exact same boat, hopefully we can get some info soon. Though with it being a small re-release I don't anticipate much in depth analysis.
Did they balance the Psycho fights? Maybe it's just me, but I hit a real brickwall with the hippie psycho in the bathroom.
Compared to DR1(which I beat in its entirety), I just could not figure out a good strategy against that asshole and gave up. And that was the first goddamn boss fight!
Fuck, just talking about this makes me want to put the disc in and retry... Some reason feel the urge to beat DR2 Chuck edition before bothering with Frank edition.
Compared to DR1(which I beat in its entirety), I just could not figure out a good strategy against that asshole and gave up. And that was the first goddamn boss fight!
Fuck, just talking about this makes me want to put the disc in and retry... Some reason feel the urge to beat DR2 Chuck edition before bothering with Frank edition.
dsmoke1986
Member
Loved DR2, saw this on Steam this morning, debating on whether to pull the trigger for $40...
Brandon F said:
You can make all the bossfights in DR2 really easy by levelling up. (by starting over)
That psycho is likely the first you run into and I felt they clearly designed him to be a speedbump, the trick it to not chase him, just wait for him to come to you, dodge his attack (jump away if you don't have the dodge roll yet) and hit him once or twice. It just takes some patience. Also, the defiler (axe+sledgehammer) owns everything in the game and you can make that in the first save room. It also a good idea to bring some food.
It's pretty funny though once you're high enough level you can beat most of the psychos in like 10 seonds.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
i5 3.2Ghz, OCed 5850 1GB, 4GB DDR3, W7 64-bitNabs said:
Even without any AA, no blur and lowering settings I still couldn't get 60fps locked.
Of All Trades
Member
One aspect I really didn't like in DR2 that seemed to carry over from DR1 was the random upgrades. Some randomness is ok but I'm playing DR2 now and didn't get the roll until around level 18 (and still don't have the defiler or the boxing glove weapon) and it really made earlier boss fights fall from challenging to un-fun. The mascot psycho with the flamethrowers was particularly bad because the range of the fire was so significant (I think I was pounding down wine and cheesing the environment to get through that one).ArjanN said:
TheBanditKing
Member
YoungHav said:
Its not an add on at all, its a full re-release of the original DR2 with alterations and a few new areas. Its like the DMC 3 re-release that let you play as Virgil and other costumes with a new easy mode.
Still wish I could find some info on if the PS3 version is improved over the original DR2 or if this version will be even worse because of the higher enemy count.
Wolfgang Jr
Banned
Brandon F said:
I found him much easier in this - one of the reasons is that there are more food items scattered around the place - throw/knock over a bin & there'll be food in there 80% of the time & I think there are 2 bins close by to this psycho.
Also;
Boxing Gloves + Bowie Knife
Of All Trades said:
What do you mean 'and still don't have the weapons' ? You know the combo cards only give more PP, right? You can still construct the weapons before you get the cards.
Yeah, this dude is annoying, but remember the gun shop is right around the corner, making this fight MUCH easier.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Started playing this today, I have to say very ho hum about the game so far. The photography is an addition that i'm not even using .. maybe i'm too tuned to playing dead rising 2 without it.
Also is it just me or does Stacy's voice changes from time to time ? probably because of them splicing new and old lines, not that noticeable with others though.
Also is it just me or does Stacy's voice changes from time to time ? probably because of them splicing new and old lines, not that noticeable with others though.