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Dead Rising 2 features four "Paradise" skill packs, which are premium sets of clothing, originally available as pre-order bonuses and which become available for purchase on the XBL Marketplace (XBLM), Games For Windows Live (GFWL) and Playstation Network (PSN) in October, 2010.[1][2] The four skill packs each feature different attribute bonuses and unique skills. In order to play a game with someone who possesses a Skill Pack, you must download the Free Pack for Sniper Riflethat Pack from XBLM, GFWL or PSN.
[edit] Skill Packs
Skills packs are downloadable costumes. For Dead Rising 2, these costumes were first offered as pre-order bonuses. After October 12, 2010 a player could purchase these Dead Rising 2 costumes. They can still be used during
Cooperative play.
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The Cosplay Warrior costume was announced as a Dead Rising 2: Off the Record pre-order bonus on July 21, 2011. The Cyborg, Fire Fighter, and Barbecue Chef are not offered as pre-order bonuses, they are downloadable content.
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| Ninja Skills Pack
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When Chuck wears just one piece of the outfit:
- pass zombies unnoticed,[3]
- new sword attacks,
- thrown weapons (Nails, Plates, CDs, etc.) are thrown farther and inflict greater damage.[Verification needed]
When Chuck wears the whole four piece outfit:
- Special "Ninja-like animations".
| November 2, 2010
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| Psychopath Skills Pack
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1. Heavier damage from 10 psycho-related weapons:
2. Take less damage from enemies.
3. New mini-cutscenes on secondary weapon attacks such as with chainsaws, cleavers, and axes.[7][3][8]
| October 12, 2010
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| Soldier of Fortune Pack
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- double ammo,
- increased shooting accuracy,
- increased damage, and
- better headshot accuracy.[3]
| October 19, 2010
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| Sports Skills Pack
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- Increased Running Speed
Can be stacked with Quickstep and in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, triple stacked with the unlockable Protoman Blaster and Shield for a X3 speed boost. [9]
- Increased Power for all sports weapons
Increased damage from sports-themed weapons such as Baseball Bats and Basketballs[3][10]
Weapons in the "Sports" category based on Magazine (Sports). Note: 'Sports Fan Pack' does affect other sports items in addition to these:
Baseball Bat, Battle Axe, Bowling Ball, Bowling Pin, Boxing Gloves, Broadsword, Dumbbell, Foam Hand, Football, Hockey Stick, Lance, Medicine Ball, MMA Gloves, Paddle, Training Sword, Wheelchair
- Unique Attack
With a football Chuck has a powerful running stiff-arm, a new charge/tackle attack, presumably meant to imitate a linebacker blitz.[3][10]
- Better Health Recovery
- Chuck earns additional health whenever he consumes food or drink.
- Chuck can drink unlimited alcohol without getting sick.[10]
- Increased Gambling Winnings
Gain additional money when gambling. It has not been confirmed whether or not this includes Poker Games[11]
| October 26, 2010
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| Cosplay Warrior Skills Pack
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- When Frank has the Training Sword and shield equipped he has new "Warrior" attacks.
- Prestige Points increases by 25%.
- Every attack gives more Prestige Points.[12]
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November 15, 2011[13]
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| Cyborg Skills Pack
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- Discharge electricity and stun nearby zombies.
- Electric damage when Frank fights with his bare hands.
- Electric damage when Frank fights with an electrical appliance.[14]
| October 25, 2011[13]
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| Fire Fighter Skills Pack
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- Survivors run faster when following Frank.
- Frank can kick open doors.
- Frank can blast zombies with a torrent of water when using a water gun.[14]
- Frank can use new attacks with the fire axe.
| November 8, 2011[13]
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| Barbecue Chef Skills Pack
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- Ketchup and mustard become dangerous weapons.
- Bonus when using explosives.
- Bonus when using a chef’s knife as a weapon.[14]
| November 1, 2011[13]
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[edit] Trivia
- The outfits can be combined. As long as a player wears at least one item from either of the four outfits, Chuck and Frank can combine them.
[edit] Gallery
[edit] References
- ↑ Gantayat, Anoop. Your Dead Rising 2 Download Content Schedule Paradise Pack downloads kick off the week after release, Anriasang, (September 22, 2010).
- ↑ Josh Bridge, Dead Rising 2: Psycho, Ninja, Sports, Soldier DLC Coming Soon to PSN, Playstation Blog, (October 06, 2010).
- ↑ a b c d e f Magrino, Tom. Dead Rising 2 DLC theme packs lurch out October 12, Gamespot, (October 6, 2010).
- ↑ Hill, Jeremy. Dead Rising 2 DLC brings more costumes,Gamertell (September 23, 2010). Note that this article has incorrect dates and incorrectly states that when not acquired as a pre-order bonus, "the costumes don’t give Chuck any additional abilities".
- ↑ Gantayat, Anoop. Your Dead Rising 2 Download Content Schedule Paradise Pack downloads kick off the week after release, Anriasang, (September 22, 2010).
- ↑ Dead Rising 2 - Psycho Skills DLC Trailer, Youtube.
- ↑ Dead Rising 2 High Stakes Edition, Capcom
- ↑ Bridge, Josh. Dead Rising 2: Psycho, Ninja, Sports, Soldier DLC Coming soon to PSN, Playstation. Mr. Bridge is Senior Producer of Dead Rising 2.
- ↑ Actual boost calculation needed.
- ↑ a b c Previously on the Best Buy website
- ↑ Your Guide to Dead Rising 2 Pre-Order Bonuses, Capcom Unity, (August 10, 2010).
- ↑ Dead Rising 2: Off The Record – Warrior Skills!, Capcom-Europe, (July 21, 2011).
- ↑ a b c d xbox.com, xbox.com.
- ↑ a b c Spencer, That’s Not A Terminator, That’s Cyborg Frank West, Siliconera, (August 24, 2011).