- September 13, 2016
- QLOC
- 72h median play time
Dead Rising
Dead Rising remains one of Capcom's most classic and ambitious games to-date, and the re-release is most welcome, even if a lack of new content or genuine remastering is present in the package.
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Dead Rising is a single-player, horror open-world game with an interesting plot and masterful graphics. As photojournalist Frank West, players navigate a shopping mall overrun by zombies, using any available resources to survive and uncover the truth behind the epidemic. With its marvelous game mechanics, amazing music, high replayability, and blend of humor and emotion, Dead Rising offers a delightful and thrilling experience.





- Creative and humorous gameplay with a wide variety of weapons and items to use against zombies.
- Engaging story with multiple endings and memorable characters, particularly Frank West.
- High replayability due to the time management mechanic and the ability to carry over levels and skills in New Game Plus.
- Frustrating AI for survivors that often leads to their deaths and complicates escort missions.
- Clunky controls and mechanics that can feel dated and unresponsive, especially in combat.
- Strict time limits that can hinder exploration and lead to missed opportunities in the game.
- story915 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of *Dead Rising* follows photojournalist Frank West as he investigates a zombie outbreak in a Colorado mall, blending dark themes with absurd humor and campy elements. While the narrative features intriguing characters and multiple endings, it is often overshadowed by frustrating escort missions and a strict time limit that can hinder gameplay. Overall, the story is considered engaging and entertaining, though it may not be the primary draw for all players, who might prefer the chaotic fun of zombie-slaying over the plot itself.
“The main story and boss fights in this one are definitely the best, and it has a good balance where the overall tone is serious, but there's cheesy humor here and there, it feels like a good zombie b-movie.”
“The story is actually pretty good, with a mix of dark writing, emotional moments, tension, deception, and lots of investigating.”
“The story is pretty generic, but it serves its purpose, and it puts pressure on the player to keep up an unrelenting pace.”
“The story itself is terrible, there is a layer of humor with Frank taking everything so seriously, the empty writing and acting mostly makes it a bore.”
“The story follows photojournalist Frank West after he becomes trapped in a zombie-infested shopping mall.”
Dead Rising PS4 Review
Dead Rising remains one of Capcom's most classic and ambitious games to-date, and the re-release is most welcome, even if a lack of new content or genuine remastering is present in the package.
86%Dead Rising
Boasting unlocked frame rates and drastically reduced load times, this zombie-bashing good time plays better than its original Xbox 360 release. Unfortunately, the game still suffers from old bugs and exploitable AIs.
70%Xbox 360 Review - 'Dead Rising'
86%