Dead Rising 2: Case Zero (XBox360)

79%
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Dead Rising 2: Case Zero (XBox360) (2010)
genre: action, adventure

score: 79%

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'I do think Dead Rising 2: Case Zero has actually done more harm than good because after playing through this DLC, it's safe to say that many will leave with a sour look on their face and may question the purchase of Dead Rising 2 next month.'
Read more » GameZone
'I think it's cool that they took this route and there are fun parts to the download, but that doesn't make Case Zero a great game. The load times and the lack of stuff to do in Still Creek really keep this one from being anything other than a place to tool around in while you wait for the full-fledged sequel.'
Read more » IGN
'Case Zero makes a lasting impression when it comes to slaughtering the undead. However, given its short two hour duration and the oppressive race-against-the-clock structure, it's hard to recommend without qualification.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'Dead Rising 2: Case Zero does a great job of rekindling memories of the first game while paving the way for the upcoming sequel.'
Read more » Gamespot
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'Its fun, it'll help you pass some time while you wait for the game, and it does a solid job of introducing the new character and new weapon system, without giving too much away prior to DR2's release.'
Read more » Gaming Age
'An odd proposition. It straddles the line between being a standalone experience and a demo of its big brother, Dead Rising 2. The fact that it does both things so effectively is one of the bigger surprises of the year.'
Read more » GameInformer
'You might chafe a bit at having to pay for it -- I'd much rather have seen this as part of some sort of pre-order deal -- but you can't argue that Case Zero is not only an effective way to set the stage and build anticipation, it's also a meaty, satisfying slice of the zombie apocalypse.'
Read more » 1up.com
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