Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition Reviews

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 30, 2014

Even though it has a few annoying and erroneous elements and an uncompelling, cringeworthy story, Dead Rising 3 is still an incredibly fun game. If you're looking for something where you can turn your brain off and go ballistic- Dead Rising 3 is going to be a perfect fit for you.

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6.5 / 10.0
Oct 29, 2014

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.

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Digitally Downloaded
Nick H.
Top Critic
Oct 1, 2014

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.

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3.8 / 5.0
Sep 27, 2014

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition is a confused but enjoyable zombie-killing sim

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77 / 100
Sep 13, 2014

Dead Rising 3 is funny, and more importantly a riot to play. New players will enjoy the standard mode while classic players will get their fix in Nightmare Mode. It really is just a shame there are quite a few issues with performance on PC. Let's hope the modding community can work their usual magic with this one.

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Drew Leachman
Top Critic
6.5 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2014

Dead Rising fans will get more out of it than someone who hasn't played the series, but even with the camera and navigation problems, I still had a decent time hacking up some zombies with insane weapons. Just keep in mind; it can be cumbersome at times.

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Sep 11, 2014

With a more engaging story that didn't solely rely on zaniness and/or idiocy to sell itself, Dead Rising 3 could have been more worthy of recommendation. Instead, accept my lukewarm approval of it as a purchase decision.

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85 / 100
Sep 11, 2014

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition is simply a fun game. Its story lacks and it has its fair share of downfalls but it is all worth it due to its unforgiving and humorous gameplay. If you don't have an Xbox One, this package includes all of the DLC as well as a few new graphical bells and whistles. Dead Rising 3 is truly a game that is its best when it isn't trying, it is unapologetic and bloody, and one of the best zombie hack and slash games that has ever been released.

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7 / 10
Sep 9, 2014

Dead Rising 3's world is grey and bland, yes, but those aren't words that can be used to describe the frenetic zombie-culling action which forms the game's core.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 8, 2014

The PC port of Dead Rising 3 manages to bring the core experience over well. The combat is still visceral, insane, and funny. The sheer quantity on offer here is impressive, but don't come to this version if you're looking for something new. Also, make sure to bring a controller.

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Sep 8, 2014

With a bit more time in development, Dead Rising 3 for PC could have been the definitive version. Unfortunately, an above-average game is hamstrung by a port that runs poorly on stronger PC hardware. Crashes and framerate issues abound. If you really want to play Dead Rising 3, your best bet is to wait or pick up the Xbox One version.

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Game Debate
Joffy S
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Sep 8, 2014

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.

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Unscored
Sep 8, 2014
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Sep 7, 2014

Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition is a mediocre port of a very good game. Fans of the franchise and newcomers alike should both seriously consider picking it up on the PC, but it might be worth waiting to see if the noted issues can get smoothed out first.

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GameSpot
Nick Capozzoli
Top Critic
3 / 10
Sep 6, 2014

Dead Rising 3 combines bland gameplay and colorful stereotypes into one unfortunate adventure.

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4.4 / 10.0
Sep 6, 2014

Dead Rising 3's inability to operate without consistently crashing wasn't a simple technical shortcoming, but rather a comprehensive failure that came to damage and define every aspect of its experience. Looking back on my time with Dead Rising 3, I'm not thinking of open-world mayhem under the stress of a cataclysmic time crunch, but rather the ugly and sudden halt of everything I found enjoyable in the intended game.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2014

Every part of [Dead Rising 3] exists in service to the simple act of knocking over zombies like so many shuffling bowling pins.

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Sep 5, 2014

Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition offers an improved experience on PC, but it is held back by some of the same problems that existed in the original game. If your PC is powerful enough to run it at full speed then it is an enjoyable experience that is worth checking out.

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ACG
Top Critic
Wait for Sale
Sep 5, 2014
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Andy Kelly
Top Critic
79 / 100
Sep 4, 2014

The killing-lots-of-zombies genre is overcrowded, but Dead Rising 3 is one of the best, with a lovable dedication to fun, and some of the most inventive, hilarious weapons on PC.

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