A comprehensive zombie game. Set in the tired scene of a mall infested by the living dead, Dead Rising 2 is a virtual playground for those who enjoy slaughtering zombies and the occasional shopping trip. Zombies are Romero-esque, meaning they are slow and weak but their primary strength is overwhelming numbers. Customizing weapons provides endless hours of creative zombie smashing. The plot too is pretty amazing for a zombie game, and theres something like 6-8 different endings depending on how well you complete the objectives (or fail them). Plenty of twists to keep you on edge. Online play is weak, and it kinda sucks that you have to use Windows Live to play at all. Has lots of replay value as well as the world is pretty big and fun to explore, and the plot can be reset at any time (and after completion) for endless playthroughs. If you like zombies, you'll like this game; you'll probably like it even if you aren't a zombie fanatic. 9/10

A brilliant idea that is poorly executed and tragically limited by its gameplay and many bugs. "Combat" all occurs within the character's mind, which involves them basically overcoming depression and personal demons. The "combat" system is very much like that of Final Fantasy Tactics. Its not boring, but its slow, different, and plagued by bugs. Once you get past its flaws however, the game itself is... enthralling. Honestly, some of the writing and dialogue is so good here I wouldn't be surprised to find it in a literary classic. The game is slow, but its worth enduring for the atmosphere and intriguing story. Its a bit of a slog though cause its incredibly depressing. If you are looking for a good game here, look elsewhere; if you are looking for a story, for something new, and are willing to endure a few headaches and overlook some glaring flaws, look no further. 6/10

Pretty thrilling. Its best described as "Borderlands with zombies", with less guns and more melee. The combat is pretty intense and fun. The RPG aspects are alright, its neat to be able to choose skills and specializations, especially for a zombie game. To be honest though, I haven't seen much of a distinction between the characters. Theres not much story, but theres enough to keep some interest. Character expressions are poorly done and dont communicate emotion well. The main characters are heavily stereotyped: the men of fading glory and the women trying to make it in "a man's world". The online aspect is kind of weak honestly, I suspect playing with friends would be more fun. Its got a surprising amount of replay value, but its really got nothing on L4D2 in that regard. Its got some kinks and bugs as a PC port. Its fun to explore, but beyond that and the combat - there's not much else there. All around, its worth its price tag if only for its combat and immersive value. 8/10