Shop Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare - Xbox 360

Description

The Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Collection is a collection of three downloadable content (DLC) releases for the open world third-party shooter, Red Dead Redemption on a single Xbox 360 disc. A stand-alone release, meaning that the original Red Dead Redemption game is not necessary for play, the three DLC bundled here include: the Undead Nightmare Pack, the Liars and Cheats Pack and the Legends and Killers Pack. Together these three contain a new single player adventure featuring John Marston in a zombie-stomping storyline, hours of new gameplay, new multiplayer maps and play modes, new characters, mounts, hunting opportunities and weapons. The Zombie Horde Invades the Old West As with many console based action-oriented games, the playing experience of Rockstar Games' popular, American Wild West based, third-person shooter, Red Dead Redemption, has been supplemented by several downloadable content packs since its mid-2010 release. Players on the Xbox 360 platform that are connected online have been able to partake of these via Xbox LIVE. Now offline players can do the same with the Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Collection. A new Red Dead Redemption experience.
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View larger. The collection consists of three of the five available DLC packs on a single disc - these include the Undead Nightmare Pack, the Liars and Cheats Pack and the Legends and Killers Pack. In addition to adding playable content for owners of the original game, the collection serves as a standalone game release, that allows players who have not purchased the original game to experience the gameworld of Red Dead Redemption for the first time on disc via the new zombie-themed single player adventure built into the Undead Nightmare pack, as well as multiplayer functionality. The other two packs add new weapons, characters, multiplayer options, ridable mounts and more to either the existing game or a standalone play experience built around the content of the Undead Nightmare pack. Undead Nightmare Pack Brand new single player adventure featuring John Marston searching for a cure to the zombie plague Completely new gameplay mechanics, weapons, and world design New zombie character designs in four different zombie classes Graveyard action areas as well as undead and mythical animals to hunt New multiplayer modes and characters New collectible outfits and challenges Adds 8+ hours of additional gameplay Legends and Killers Pack 9 new multiplayer map locations more than doubling the amount of territories in the multiplayer competitive modes 8 new multiplayer characters based on characters from Red Dead Revolver New projectile weapon: The Tomahawk, with corresponding challenges for single-player and multiplayer Adds 5+ hours of additional gameplay Liars and Cheats Pack Stronghold - A new attack and defend competitive multiplayer mode Multiplayer horse races with mounted combat New multiplayer characters - The heroes and villains of Red Dead Redemption Multiplayer versions of Liars Dice and Poker A devastatingly destructive new weapon - The Explosive Rifle, with its own new single-player and multiplayer challenges New gang hideouts and animal hunting grounds, adding to the world of Free Roam Adds 5+ hours of additional gameplay Additional Screenshots Iconic, powerful mounts.
View larger. New, varied weapons.
View larger. New John Marston storyline.
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Features

• Join Friends across the Dying and Undead American Wild West in exciting co-op missions and competitive modes
• Collection includes: the Undead Nightmare Pack, the Legends and Killers Pack and the Liars and Cheats Pack
• This is a standalone game, meaning that the original Red Dead Redemption game is not required for play
• Experience completely new gameplay mechanics, weapons, and world design as you battle against four different Zombie classes and encounter graveyard action areas as well as Undead and Mythical animals
• Take on hours of brand-new, undead-riddled, single-player adventure, as well as a wealth of new multiplayer gameplay

Customer Reviews

Great set, weigh your options before buying
Stephen Lerch

This does NOT CONTAIN Red Dead Redemption's single player campaign. Undead Nightmare is its own single player campaign (along with the multiplayer bits outlined below when you buy the disc version of Undead Nightmare)For those wondering, if you already have any or all of the Red Dead Redemption DLC, this probably isn't the most cost effective way to collect the rest (assuming you pay MSRP; currently Amazon is running it for $20 (Nov 29, 2010)).Here's what you receive in this set, including current price on Xbox Live:Undead Nightmare $10 (800 points)Liars and Cheats $10 (800 points)Legends and Killers $10 (800 points)Outlaws to the End FREE and NOT INCLUDED in this set; I'm not sure if you can download this and use it w/ UN, though I don't believe you canXbox Live Total price: $30 (2400 points)One option that is ALSO available on Xbox Live is the Undead Nightmare Pack for $20 (1600 points). The only reason this isn't the best option is under 2 circumstances: you've already bought ANY of the DLC ($10 each) OR if the MSRP of this stand alone edition is $20 (which, as of Nov 29, 2010, it is on the 360). Except for those circumstances, $20 is always cheaper than $30.Another reason to buy this set is if you don't own the original RDR and JUST want to play multiplayer RDR, as this game contains the same multiplayer community as the original RDR and can be played with those that have just UN OR those that have RDR only. DLC restrictions not withstanding of course. This being said, however, I don't feel the multiplayer tight enough to justify buying this just to play multiplayer. And given the UN piece is single player (with exception to the horde style mode), and you won't necessarily know the characters (there is little to no character development as Rockstar assumes you already know the RDR cast), buying UN as anything but DLC doesn't make a ton of sense to me personally; this review is for those that decide to go this route anyway.The final reason you should pick this up as a standalone release is if you don't have the hard drive space for the DLC. That makes perfect sense. Of course, the other option is to buy the DLC and buy a USB hard drive or USB memory device fast enough to install content to, which would allow you to use UN AND other DLC you may wish to own and your hard drive is full.Now for the review of the content proper.Undead Nightmare. In an interview with a Rockstar employee, the statement was made that Undead Nightmare (UN) should be taken like this:The cast of Red Dead Redemption (RDR) has evenings off but has access to the set, makeup and cameras. Being bored and having nothing else to do, they get together in the evenings and create a new production with the same characters and a twist on the RDR story and that is what UN is all about.This description seems to make you think it isn't RDR canon then. It is. And that's the cool part. It plays right into the whole RDR game perfectly; well almost. RDR, for the most part, is believable. UN, well, we know zombies or the walking dead don't exist (plausible deniability here on my part!), but with the way it starts, and ends, it fits in the world almost seamlessly. If you take out the fact that zombies don't exist (plausible deniability again).You take over John Marston's character once again. Without giving away too much of the plot, John feels tasked to finding a cure for the undead walking because of an issue that, once again, hits VERY close to home.They've almost nailed this DLC to perfection. They bring back many of the characters you know and love from RDR and give you extra quests with them. Some "return" if you know what I mean, which is cool too. The music takes the RDR music and turns it on its head. Given the sickness present in the world, which infects people and animal alike, it is only right that the music is also infected!What I don't like is the repetitive nature of the DLC. The quests are all well and good, but having to save towns constantly from zombie hordes is a bit tiring. Ammo is supposed to be kind of scarce, but given killing zombies isn't all that difficult, ammo tends to be quite plentiful, especially if you free all the towns whenever they are being over run. The other part I despise is the challenges. You think some of the challenges on the RDR are repetitive, mindless and don't fit well within the world? These are about the same. Sure, one can argue that the challenges help you and fit in the world by granting you more ammo and weapons, but really, it just feels like something added to be able to put the "20-30 hours more content!" bullet point on the box. If you ignore the challenges and only do the quests, you're probably looking at about 10-15 hours total, max, for UN.Legends and Killers Pack- adds areas to the multiplayer map, characters and the tomahawk weapon. The tomahawk adds challenges to the single player game, but nothing more for single player. My comment above on the challenges not really adding much stands for this content. IMO this one isn't worth $10 on its own.Liars and Cheats Pack- Adds new multiplayer mode (stronghold) where you defend a place or attack it on teams/posses, horse races in multiplayer, multiplayer Liars Dice and Poker (no Blackjack loving here), more characters, new map locations in multiplayer (plus hunting grounds) and the Explosive Rifle weapon (along with corresponding multiplayer and single player challenges; My comment above on the challenges not really adding much stands for this content.) Of all of the multiplayer focused DLC, this is the best of the set IMO given how much it adds.Over all UN is a fun game that continues in the spirit of RDR. I'm just not sure it's worth the price of standalone admission given how much you miss out on having not played RDR.Why 4 stars? The single player and multiplayer games are FUN. Even without playing RDR you can have fun w/ either, though I believe having played RDR gives you a better appreciation of the UN game, which is why I gave it only 4 stars instead of 5. As far as buying UN on its own, it really only makes sense if you meet any of the criteria outlined above. If you own RDR and have the drive space for DLC, buy the UN collection pack and get all of this without needing to wait for the disc. For those that own RDR, this is probably a 3 star release. Read more ›

Awesome expansion
Marcus Fenix

After finishing Red Dead Redemption main game I wanted more, so I decided to pick a copy of this game at another retailer. This is another full story, related with the original story, but completely different, like in a parallel universe to call it that way. Uncle has become infected with this zombie plague and infected John Marston's wife and kid, so John decides to tie them (wife and kid and not kill them), and leave them locked at home until he finds a cure.John needs to travel the same RDR world but infested with zombies and help survivors on each town and clear them out, while learning what is causing this plague and how to erradicate it. There is a main story, side quests and more stranger missions. This expansion is tougher than the original RDR because:1. You cannot fast travel unless you have cleared a town and as long as it remains on a "SAFE" status.2. Zombies can only be killed with headshots or by burning them with fire. You have very limited ammo, and there are no stores. Dead Eye is very very important on this expansion to survive, to make accurate shots.3. Unlike RDR where enemies try to shoot you but they protect themselves to not be killed, zombies do not care about getting killed, so all will jump at you. Need to have a horse to move faster than then4. Survivors really help you to kill them, if you help them. If you shoot at any of the survivors, they will also try to kill you.5. Great new weapons like the torch and tomahawk6. Great new horses (4 apocalypse ones), War horse (surrounded by fire) is awesome, because you can burn whatever you touch with it7. Single player is a whole brand new story (8 to 10 hours to beat). That is the lenght of many other top games available and this is just an expansion.8. Include all multiplayer maps9. You can play without the need of having the original RDR disc.10. Extremely fun and scary at the same time.

Video game novice that loves this game
Scott

I am very poor at video games and buy very few, but this one looked so interesting, I could not pass it up.I was definitely not disappointed.This game keeps me entertained for hours, it never freezes and it has very few glitches.When this game is on sale for $19.99 or less, it is an absolute steal, in my opinion.

Son was thrilled
Carrie Book Fairy Fort

I always know if a game is good if I hear my son yelling at the TV and there was lots of yelling!My son and his dad had lots to talk about when on phone.We thank you for that!!

Western Wear and the Undead - It makes Two Steppin' Fun!
TorridlyBoredShopper

This is not a comparison, just to note before beginning. Other sets do have great values, but this is a great value unto itself.you arrive home and are greeted by your loving family. An uncle is out but the wife and young um' is in, and the boy is reading a book. A book on monsters, no less. Very shortly this seems almost prophetic, with a mass of horrors coming through the door. From the uncle that bites ad then bites it to a town that is filled with horrors and people trying to survive, you seem to be the only one with a little sanity left in your sattlebag. Then agian, you are running around and playing catch with the undead, handing out bullets and hoping they don't bite you back for your kindness.anyone who has played Red Read games knows they have a sense of humor in them that can't be beaten. Its one of those Rock Star qualities that is beautiful and that makes this a great Undead selection. Another thing about this is the fact that it is the old west and it is filled with zombies. Sure, much of the world is a fetchquest, but the stuff happening here is fun.The controls are simple and you get a tutorial. you have an easy time with this if you have played anything, too, and even have radar to guide you around. This means that things pop up with icons that show you what is coming, where to go, and what you want to do. Also, you have buttons to cycle through your guns and options, to whistle for your horse, to jump in the air or over things like fences, and to try and to search the undead for things like bullets. Luckily women carry bullets just as much as menfolk do, so you don't die out so easily. Still, it does sometimes get nasty with all those zombies.In the beginning, the zombies seem thin. They are few and far between, and fire lights everything. Then it all explodes and FAST zombies start coming. The normal type are just that, normal, and then there are bosses. Bosses have this way with doing nice things like being horrid, but getting past that is not hard. What is hard is sometimes dealing with the swarms of zombies that simply keep coming. This isn't to say they are not too hard or that an area cannot be cleared out - areas normally have reasons and you can normally clear them out.Its fun and it goes on.The two-player modes are all described in full detail in the editorial of the game, and they are pretty self-descriptive. They are easy to master, too, adn make for fun stuff. Personally I like all of this game for all of that - the fact that I can have fun, make Western Wear look good while kickin' it on a zombie, and keep on keepin on.For the cost of a used title, you can have this so anyone that does not have the set-up can just get this. If you want all the add-ons and all the other stuff to boot, check out that option. Still, this is well a 5 out of 5 and then some. Read more ›