Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition Reviews
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition is a confused but enjoyable zombie-killing sim
One thing I do have to say is that the mouse and keyboard controls were awkward, and the mouse movement and acceleration in particular felt a little off. It didn't take long for me to decide plugging in my DualShock 4 was the better option here; Capcom clearly designed Dead Rising 3 from the ground up for traditional gamepads.
If you rate Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition based on the gameplay alone, you'd find it to be a worthy entry in the franchise. It may not have the strongest story in the series, but the gameplay is enjoyable due to the number of weapons and crafting options at your disposal. The large world feels less confining than the mall, and the large swaths of the undead appeal to the sort of person who enjoys games like Dynasty Warriors to a degree, especially now that almost all of the expansions are part of the package. However, the lack of any optimization and the lack user-friendly methods to tweak the graphics is disheartening. The frequency of crashes, while improved since the initial launch, makes it very difficult to play without being frustrated at what could have been. It is still a good game, but you'd be better served by waiting to see if future patches address the stability.
Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition is not going to sate anyone looking for a deep narrative experience - The Walking Dead or The Last of Us this is not. However, for those looking for a higher level of action and maybe something a bit more humorous (albeit not kid friendly in the least, just for the record), then Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition could be a real treat.