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Super Ultra Dead Rising 3' Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha

Super Ultra Dead Rising 3' Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha

Capcom Vancouver · released Jun 9, 2014

Open-World ActionXbox One

Dead Rising 3 has some new downloadable content, and boy is it something else. Styled Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha, its an expansion of the Dead Rising 3 universe, starring characters Nick, Annie, Chuck, and Frank... sort of. See, characters in "Super Ultra..." are actually cosplayers, dressed in various outfits from the history of other Capcom titles, from Rival Schools to Street Fighter to Dino Crisis. When the characters wear a given costume, they get, more or less, the powers associated with that particular character. So, in costume as Chun-Li from Street Fighter II, Annie gets her famous Flash Kick, whereas dressing up as Mayor Mike Haggar from Final Fight yields his timeless 360 spinning punch. The point of all this is to team up with up to three buddies and go kick some zombie ass. Levels range from straight-up zombie swatting, to vehicle races, to hostage rescues, to boss fights. Missions generally come strung together in a series, with players scored against each other based on achievements, and and also as a team. Power-ups and weapons abound, and players can build their personal power-up bars by killing zombies, unleashing their special moves once the bar is charged up. And many zombies will be killed in Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha. Many, many, many zombies. In fact, most levels present players with an endlessly respawning supply of the things, and theyre not too much of a threat (assuming you dont act like a complete idiot and get yourself cornered). Unlike its parent game, the point of "...Plus Alpha" is not simply to survive against tough odds. Instead, the point is to go crazy with superhero-like powers in a free environment where you can kick tons of butt with your three closest friends.

Metacritic 75 · users 6.3 ↗
79
VGC Score
·No trend datamedium confidence
75%
Press
80%
Player sentiment
80%
Xbox store
3,065
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How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (Metacritic)–7520
All-time Steam reviews––0
Metacritic user ratings–6417
Xbox store ratings–80750
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)––0
Calibration prior (typical game)–7250

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (12)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 70
    LevelUpLevelUp
    trust 69Jun 30, 2014

    “A funny cooperative DLC that will appeal to both zombie killers and nostalgic gamers of the classic era of Capcom. ”

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  • 85
    ZTGDZTGD
    trust 68Jul 1, 2014

    “There is a lot to love about Dead Rising 3’s latest DLC. For $10 it is impossible not to recommend to Xbox One owners who still have the game, especially those with a fondness for classic Capcom titles.”

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  • 80
    Worth PlayingWorth Playing
    trust 67Jul 22, 2014

    “The Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha DLC is a nice addition to a very solid core game.”

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  • 70
    EurogamerEurogamer
    trust 66Jun 12, 2014

    “In many ways, it's a spiritual sibling to Far Cry 3's Blood Dragon expansion. Both are fuelled by a heady brew of nostalgia and adrenalin, and both have tongue so firmly implanted in cheek that it bursts out the other side. Where Blood Dragon built to a manic crescendo, however, after the first few hours SUDR3ARHEEXPA too easily turns into a fun but flawed grind for all but the most dedicated Capcom aficionado.”

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  • 70
    GameSpotGameSpot
    trust 66Jun 18, 2014

    “You need to understand and revel in a bonus level that involves nothing more than destroying a car in order to fully grasp why this DLC is special.”

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  • 70
    IGNIGN
    trust 61Jul 21, 2014

    “Capcom loves Capcom and this is what you're gonna find out playing this strange and fascinating DLC. But if you plan to play it alone, think twice, as it could turn out to be a rather boring experience.”

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  • 80
    Official Xbox Magazine UK
    trust 59Aug 25, 2014

    “More of the same goofy, eccentric zombie-killing action Dead Rising fans love, sprinkled with Capcom callouts. [Sept 2014, p.96]”

  • 80
    DestructoidDestructoid
    trust 58Jun 10, 2014

    “Capcom clearly had a lot of fun designing this DLC, as even the title pokes fun at its tendencies and strategies throughout the years. While it's clear that the company has let more than a few of fans down over the years, every so often it has been known to surprise people, and this is one of those occasions.”

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  • 85
    NZGamerNZGamer
    trust 56Jun 26, 2014

    “Thankfully the game is a lot of fun!”

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  • 75
    Game InformerGame Informer
    trust 55Jun 23, 2014

    “An ambitious game that’s fun while it lasts. Unfortunately, it lasts a little too long, especially if you’re dying to see what Annie looks like dressed up as a Breath of Fire character.”

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  • 70
    Everyeye.itEveryeye.it
    trust 53Jun 27, 2014

    “It's fun for a while, but it really lacks variety. If you love Capcom, the cameos will entertain you much more than gameplay.”

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  • 80
    MeriStationMeriStation
    trust 45Jun 15, 2014

    “Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha is pure fanservice. Simple and effective gameplay, has a great co-op mode and has also a lovely soundtrack.”

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