- Steam pricePrice
- $19.99
- Release
- October 11, 2011
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How co-op works
Two online players can share both Story Mode and the untimed Sandbox Mode, where challenges replace the case schedule. They build combo weapons, rescue or revive one another, and earn PP and money together; only the host saves story progress, while guest character rewards persist.
About this game
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record reimagines the Fortune City outbreak with Frank West, the photojournalist from the original Willamette incident, stepping into the spotlight. This standalone adventure blends the zombie-slaying chaos of Dead Rising 2 with Frank's photography mechanic and a fresh narrative perspective, mixing action and exploration in a vast, undead-filled mall environment.
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Players scavenge and craft outrageous combo weapons, complete timed missions, and capture PP (Prestige Points) through zombie photography and creative kills. The co-op mode lets two players team up online to tackle the outbreak together, sharing the mayhem of mowing down hordes and rescuing survivors while the clock ticks down.
Online co-op is the only multiplayer setup available, encouraging communication and coordination as partners manage time-sensitive objectives across multiple zones. Expect sessions built around juggling combat, exploration, and mission deadlines, with teamwork making the sprawling sandbox more manageable and the creative carnage twice as entertaining.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does co-op work in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record?
The game features online co-op for two players. You and a partner can team up to fight zombies, craft combo weapons, complete timed missions, and rescue survivors together. Co-op makes managing the time-sensitive objectives across Fortune City's zones much easier and doubles the fun of creative zombie kills.
What makes this different from the original Dead Rising 2?
Off the Record replaces Chuck Greene with Frank West as the protagonist, bringing back his signature photography mechanic for earning Prestige Points. It also features a reimagined narrative, new areas to explore, and different story events while keeping the weapon crafting and zombie survival core of Dead Rising 2.
Do we need good communication to play co-op effectively?
Yes, communication helps significantly. The game involves juggling time-sensitive missions, exploring multiple zones, and coordinating survivor rescues before deadlines expire. Working together and planning your routes makes the sprawling sandbox much more manageable, especially when crafting weapons and prioritizing objectives.