Dead Rising 3

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 110 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • humor
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Sure, we’ve seen it all before but not only this scale before thanks to the slick graphics and highly addictive gameplay.
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Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition is the definitive version of the ultimate open-world zombie game, with four downloadable content packs and a bonus digital item. It offers a cooperative multi-player experience for up to 2 players to explore the apocalyptic world and fight off hordes of zombies. This edition provides a complete zombie survival experience with new challenges, abilities, and weapons.

  • PC
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Xbox
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Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews
story28 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a vast open world with a staggering number of zombies on screen at once, providing an exhilarating experience.
  • The weapon and vehicle combination system is highly inventive and adds a fun layer of creativity to gameplay.
  • The game successfully removes the time limit from previous entries, allowing for more exploration and enjoyment of side missions.
  • The story is somewhat lackluster and doesn't offer much depth, making it feel secondary to the gameplay.
  • There are occasional performance issues, such as frame rate drops and texture pop-in during intense action sequences.
  • The AI for companions can be poor, leading to frustrating moments when they get killed or don't assist effectively.
  • story102 mentions

    The story in the game is generally considered engaging and fun, featuring a mix of campy elements and some predictable twists, though it lacks depth and can feel linear. While the main narrative may not be groundbreaking, it is complemented by enjoyable side missions that enhance gameplay and provide a sense of urgency. Overall, players appreciate the lighthearted approach to storytelling, even if it doesn't leave a lasting impression.

    • “Though there are some silly Hollywood bad-guy moments and some contrived plot twists, the story is engaging and carries the game along, keeping up a sense of urgency and impending doom through most of the game.”
    • “The story works and fits into the previous stories, and I think would even make Romero smile.”
    • “Not only is the storyline amazing, but the world around you is interactive, ensuring you're not bored while playing this game.”
    • “The story is pretty bad for starters.”
    • “The story is full of clichéd characters and your typical hero trying to escape the city.”
    • “The lack of exploration in the story is a bit disappointing and leaves me wanting more.”
  • graphics42 mentions

    The graphics in Dead Rising 3 are generally praised for their quality and improvement over previous titles, offering a visually appealing experience, especially in terms of scale and the number of zombies on screen. However, some players express disappointment, noting that the visuals do not represent a significant leap for next-gen consoles and occasionally suffer from frame rate dips and texture issues. Overall, while not the best in comparison to other launch titles, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging gameplay.

    • “The graphics are phenomenal, making it a fun game for new players.”
    • “The graphics are greatly improved and the combat is far more fluid and satisfying.”
    • “Amazing graphics!”
    • “Not only did the graphics not seem to get a substantial leap above that of the 360, but the gameplay wasn't significantly affected by the integration of SmartGlass or the Kinect 2.0 voice recognition.”
    • “That being said, I was disappointed with the graphics and although it's a newly launched console, I was expecting a little more.”
    • “I wasn't impressed with the graphics; I was hoping for more.”
  • humor13 mentions

    The humor in Dead Rising 3 is characterized by its campy, tongue-in-cheek style, blending gore with silliness that elicits genuine laughter. Players appreciate the witty dialogue, comical character actions, and the absurdity of the game's inventive weapons and outfits, which contribute to a lighthearted experience amidst a grim setting. While some areas may feel less humorous, the overall tone remains fun and engaging, making it a standout in the zombie genre.

    • “What really makes Dead Rising 3 worth playing is the huge amount of collectibles lying around the fairly large game space and the humor and silliness of the game itself...a sort of tongue-in-cheek, slapstick humor where chopping off heads and running over zombies with a steamroller makes you chuckle a little every time.”
    • “I play it with my husband and we just have a blast with Dead Rising 3. The witty and comical things the characters say, and the animated action they do, will make you fall off your gamer chair laughing.”
    • “The killing-lots-of-zombies genre is overcrowded, but Dead Rising 3 is one of the best, with a lovable dedication to fun, and some of the most inventive, hilarious weapons on PC.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and fun factor, featuring a variety of weapons and vehicles that can be combined for enhanced effects. Players enjoy both the main missions and engaging side quests that contribute to character progression and overall gameplay depth. While some elements remain familiar, the game successfully integrates new mechanics and challenges, offering a long-lasting and addictive experience.

    • “The gameplay is great and I love all the potential weapons, the vehicles, and of course the combination of weapons/vehicles into more powerful versions.”
    • “The main mission itself is fun, but I really enjoy the side missions as well which allow you to earn more prestige points (for leveling) and they also work to integrate gameplay functions which you may otherwise miss.”
    • “With the vast amount of challenges and extra collectibles to find, the gameplay for this game was long lasting.”
    • “Not only did the graphics not seem to get a substantial leap above that of the 360, but the gameplay wasn't significantly affected by the integration of SmartGlass or the Kinect 2.0 voice recognition.”
    • “That aside, the gameplay is much to what we have expected from a Dead Rising title.”
    • “I've played DLCs that added anywhere from 5-20 hours of new gameplay, but never less than 1.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the different difficulty levels and co-op multiplayer options that enhance replay value, others find the DLC short and lacking in content, leading to limited replayability compared to previous titles in the series.

    • “There are also different difficulty levels, which makes the game replayable.”
    • “There's a ton of replay value and the DLC is worth a purchase as well if you're looking for more.”
    • “A must buy with huge replayability.”
    • “For $30, I've played some ridiculously awesome budget titles, but these DLCs are so short and so non-replayable that, knowing what I know now, would never have convinced me to pay upfront.”
    • “The game isn't incredibly long, and replay value is probably kind of low, especially compared to the previous DR2: Off the Record, where they added game modes.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, players have reported performance issues, particularly lag when many zombies are on screen, which can detract from the enjoyment of the music.

    • “Overview: graphics great, sound great, music great.”
    • “The game is consistently slow when there are a lot of zombies on screen, even without anything snapped, but I play music through Xbox Music while I play games, and the lag was pretty bad at times.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, which can detract from long play sessions. While some acknowledge that it becomes easier over time, many still feel it lacks engaging elements to sustain their interest.

    • “It does get tedious and repetitive, but understand, this is part of the game, and it will get easier.”
    • “However, I still find the game to be tedious and lacks something to make it suitable for long playthrough sessions.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Players report that the game runs smoothly without any noticeable lag or glitches, contributing to a visually impressive experience.

  • optimization1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that players feel the game could have been better optimized for the Xbox One, suggesting performance issues or subpar graphical fidelity on that platform.

    • “I would have hoped Xbox One was better optimized for it.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, and I expected better optimization.”
    • “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which indicates a lack of proper optimization.”
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Critic Reviews

78% average critic score

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Play time

50hMedian play time
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