 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Dead Rising 2
- Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Over-the-top, extremely violent zombie-killing game.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Dead Rising 2 is an extremely violent video game. The main player can see hundreds of zombies onscreen at the same time and plow through them with a plethora of weapons -- most of which leave the "undead" enemies in pieces or pools of blood. Gamers can use chainsaws, baseball bats with nails, slot machines and other items to destroy as many zombies as possible. Along with the violence and gore is some sexual imagery, foul language, and use of alcohol and drugs. Parents should also be aware that the multiplayer mode supports open voice chat, which Common Sense Media does not recommend for anyone under the age of 12.
What's it about?
A follow-up to 2006's Dead Rising, which was about a photojournalist holed up in a Colorado shopping mall surrounded by the flesh-eating undead, DEAD RISING 2 takes place in the Las Vegas-esque Fortune City and stars Chuck Greene, an ex-motocross star who must fend for his (and his daughter's) life. The bulk of this third-person action game still takes place in a mall -- though this one includes casinos – where you'll have a set amount of time to escort survivors back to the safe house, kill zombies, and get out of the situation alive. Players can also find items littered around the world and bring them to a work bench to combine them to create super-weapons that generate large amounts of points with each kill.
Is it any good?
It's fun for the most part, but this "Mature"-rated game is most definitely not for young eyes. Not only can you kill zombies with guns, swords and chainsaws but also with unconventional weapons, such as a giant foam finger, construction helmet, wheelchair, or stuffed animal. The ability to fuse items together, such as a vacuum cleaner with saw blades that sucks zombies in and chops them to pieces, only increases the carnage. Unlike the original, this game also supports two-player co-op for those who want to play online with a friend.
Dead Rising 2 suffers several flaws, ranging from frequent (and long) load screens and noticeable lag when there are numerous enemies onscreen at the same time. Still, as an over-the-top "guilty pleasure" game, this zombie adventure can be fun for those 17 years of age and older. Note: All versions of the game are the same.
Online interaction: Dead Rising 2 supports online play, including a co-op option for two players to work together over the Internet. Gamers can also chat using a headset microphone. Common Sense Media does not recommend moderation-free online communication for pre-teens. We suggest using the parental controls built into the game console to disable online communication features.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the appeal of excessively violent games. Is Dead Rising 2 fun because it's so over-the-top and violent, perhaps offering the same visceral thrill as a Quentin Tarantino film?
Families can also discuss whether they think it is acceptable for older gamers to find entertainment in this sort of carnage. Is it a harmless way for adults to unwind after a tough day? Or can games like this desensitize us to real-life violence and gore?
- Show:
- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
AGE
Dead Rising 2
The controls in this game are just as easy to master in the first one. Very violence and gruesome actions (mostly done by the survivors/psychos). Some zombies will bite in places no one would want a zombies teeth to be, and mixing weapons will add to the kill-count fersure. An all-around fun game.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
13,14,15
Athough the game is rated m it can be played by kids who are 12,13 etc. if you can withstand paintlike blood you should be fine.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
good for pre teen/teens
whats wrong with making zombie killing fun? isn't that the point of video games?and plus your saving people from dying and your own daughter so whats wrong with killing mythical beings?
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Good Game
It is a fine game a little blood nothing more
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Good but too violent for some
Awsome but sadly quite a lot of violence
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Gory and Funny.
Dead Rising 2 is a zombie slaying game, a lot of zombies. Dead rising 2 is extremely gory, even in 3rd person. You kill endless amounts of zombies, You will never have a moment in this game without zombies or enemies. You start off on a bike with chainsaws attached, you chop the zombies in half and make a bloody mess. Its not very disturbing because its presented in an amusing fashion, riding around on a kiddy tricycle is hilarious. If this was 1st person it would be unbelieveably gory. Clever game and not for anyone under 13..
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
So good, you may say its voiolent, but I think at the age of thirtteen kids shud know its not a good idea to tape nails to a propane tank. That is commonsense. If you find your kid in the garage duck taping razor blades to your vacuum cleaner THEN take the game away because he/she isnt mature enough.
Was this review useful?
|
|
| Platforms: | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Capcom |
| Release date: | September 28, 2010 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| ESRB rating: | M for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol |
Contact us to give us more feedback on our learning ratings.
Review It
Screenshots
1 of 3
2 of 3
3 of 3
Tell us what you think about our new Learning Ratings. We value your feedback.
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
Already played it? What do you think?
More from Common Sense Media
Top advice and articles
