Xbox 360 classic zombie game makes a comeback and it’s better than we remember --[Reported by Umva mag]

DEAD Rising is a classic for all the right reasons. It is known for pushing the boundaries and innovating game design. The whole story is set on an ever-ticking timer, with events at certain times of the day, and harsh irreversible penalties if you miss them. CapcomFrank West can save lives but he’s only in it for himself[/caption] It created the sense that your actions truly matter, to a level that very few games had achieved before it. Despite how much Dead Rising has done for games, time has not been kind to it. Aside from how chunky the frame rate and graphics look 20 years later, the tight timing required for the perfect run is infuriating for the modern gaming audience. In steps Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, a faithful remake of the survival horror classic with a few modern twists. It maintains the same story as the original. Photojournalist Frank West infiltrates a secret zombie-filled mall and has three days before his chopper returns to pick him up. The main draw is that you choose how to play Frank West, but his personality shines no matter the choices you make. You can help survivors, bring them to the safe room and deliver them supplies, or you can focus on getting your story. Even Frank’s kind deeds feel selfish in a way, as his comments make it appear as though he only saves people to make his story better. Rescuing survivors poses some of the game’s most interesting challenges, as not all of them will follow you willingly. While you can win some over with the promise of a safe room and an incoming helicopter ride, some are understandably cautious. Not all of the survivors are in good health, and you’ll have to make your way through the horde while carrying their weight. In the remake, the timing is just as tight, and while you can continue the game if you miss out on a scoop, you won’t ever see the full story. The biggest criticism is that not enough changes have been made, and this version is possibly too faithful to the original. Frank controls better than before, and there are more upgrades for your camera, but there are still outdated concepts like the exceptionally tight time frames, and how bosses work. There seems to be no way to predictably stun them, and they don’t turn well, meaning you can hug their backs while you chip away at their health bars. Other bosses can trap you in a combo with no escape, meaning that death is inevitable. This level of awkwardness was acceptable in the Xbox 360 era, but we know better now, and we generally aren’t accepting of it. Another unique aspect to Dead Rising is how central photography is to the gameplay. You increase your health, speed and inventory space thanks to the number of unique or interesting things you can photograph. This changes the focus from the majority of zombie games, where your main goal is claiming the most heads. Even in 2024, Dead Rising feels unique, and there is still plenty of charm woven into the game. It’s a very smart game hiding under a silly facade of carving up zombies with your chainsaw, and while some aspects have aged poorly, playing through it is as charming as it always has been. If you want to read more about recent gaming releases, check out our Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis – The Answer review. All the latest PS5 reviews from The Sun Get the lowdown on more of the latest PS5 releases from our expert reviewers. Stellar Blade Eiyuden Chronicle Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide Berserk Boy South Park: Snow Day Alone in the Dark Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Skull and Bones Helldivers 2 For Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch, check out our full game reviews section.

Sep 19, 2024 - 18:33

Xbox 360 classic zombie game makes a comeback and it’s better than we remember --[Reported by Umva mag]

DEAD Rising is a classic for all the right reasons. It is known for pushing the boundaries and innovating game design.

The whole story is set on an ever-ticking timer, with events at certain times of the day, and harsh irreversible penalties if you miss them.

a man and a woman are standing next to each other in a hallway

Frank West can save lives but he’s only in it for himself[/caption]

It created the sense that your actions truly matter, to a level that very few games had achieved before it.

Despite how much Dead Rising has done for games, time has not been kind to it.

Aside from how chunky the frame rate and graphics look 20 years later, the tight timing required for the perfect run is infuriating for the modern gaming audience.

In steps Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, a faithful remake of the survival horror classic with a few modern twists.

It maintains the same story as the original. Photojournalist Frank West infiltrates a secret zombie-filled mall and has three days before his chopper returns to pick him up.

The main draw is that you choose how to play Frank West, but his personality shines no matter the choices you make.

You can help survivors, bring them to the safe room and deliver them supplies, or you can focus on getting your story.

Even Frank’s kind deeds feel selfish in a way, as his comments make it appear as though he only saves people to make his story better.

Rescuing survivors poses some of the game’s most interesting challenges, as not all of them will follow you willingly.

While you can win some over with the promise of a safe room and an incoming helicopter ride, some are understandably cautious.

Not all of the survivors are in good health, and you’ll have to make your way through the horde while carrying their weight.

In the remake, the timing is just as tight, and while you can continue the game if you miss out on a scoop, you won’t ever see the full story.

The biggest criticism is that not enough changes have been made, and this version is possibly too faithful to the original.

Frank controls better than before, and there are more upgrades for your camera, but there are still outdated concepts like the exceptionally tight time frames, and how bosses work.

There seems to be no way to predictably stun them, and they don’t turn well, meaning you can hug their backs while you chip away at their health bars.

Other bosses can trap you in a combo with no escape, meaning that death is inevitable.

This level of awkwardness was acceptable in the Xbox 360 era, but we know better now, and we generally aren’t accepting of it.

Another unique aspect to Dead Rising is how central photography is to the gameplay.

You increase your health, speed and inventory space thanks to the number of unique or interesting things you can photograph.

This changes the focus from the majority of zombie games, where your main goal is claiming the most heads.

Even in 2024, Dead Rising feels unique, and there is still plenty of charm woven into the game.

It’s a very smart game hiding under a silly facade of carving up zombies with your chainsaw, and while some aspects have aged poorly, playing through it is as charming as it always has been.

If you want to read more about recent gaming releases, check out our Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis – The Answer review.

All the latest PS5 reviews from The Sun

Get the lowdown on more of the latest PS5 releases from our expert reviewers.

For Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch, check out our full game reviews section.

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