Dead Rising

Critic reviews

• Hardcore Gamer

  Adam Beck · Sep 13, 2016

  8.0

  In 2016, Dead Rising is fantastic nostalgic trip that benefits from the higher resolution, frame rate and graphical options greatly, despite the overall textures and models not being as magical as they once were. While the opening parts can be a slog to get through, and this is before the innovation of combo weapons, cutting through hordes of undead is still incredibly satisfying, not to mention fighting the creative psychopath bosses.

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• Destructoid

  Chris Carter · Sep 13, 2016

  8.0

  As someone who doesn't mind playing games over and over until I perfect them, I like the idea of adding some form of urgency, and feel like in most sessions I have ample time to meander without missing out on much. By that same token I also prefer the leniency of the sequels, and enjoy replaying them more often. It's a give and take, but Dead Rising is worth the squeeze and still holds up after all this time.

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• Video Gamer

  Greg Vallentin · Sep 06, 2006

  8.0

  The save system which has been under scrutiny, and rightfully so, is a bit too unreasonable for my tastes. I understand why the developers implemented this kind of system; after all, I can't imagine how many extra hours this game has squeezed out of me because of it. If anything, they should have at least included more save points as they are few and far between and often completely out of the way. Even with its problems, Dead Rising is a ton of fun to play, offers a respectable narrative, and come on, you can use a lawnmower for cryin' out load.

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• Game Zone

  jkdmedia · Aug 20, 2006

  8.0

  The game, like most 360 titles has in-game Dolby digital and it sounds great. The sound effects are appropriately wet and gooey, while the voice acting is on par for the material. I thought everything matched up nicely for the situation and Frank is prone to some colorful language when things get messy (and they do, a lot) so make sure the young ones are out of the room.

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• Cheatcc

  Patrick Evans · Aug 08, 2006

  8.8

  After having played through Dead Rising I have come to look at it as a companion piece to Capcom's already established zombie franchise Resident Evil. Many would say that the two don't have much in common, and they would be right. But the first time you enter an entire room of zombies and weave between them like they were standing still, as in many cases they actually will be, you will be instantly reminded of the survival-horror franchise that defined its genre.

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• Games Radar+

  Francesca Reyes · Aug 08, 2006

  8.0

  It's this severe push for gamers to be determined and persistent enough to explore every nook and cranny in Dead Rising that makes it either a splendid, geeky Pandora's Box full of unrelenting challenge and rewards or controller-smashingly difficult because of its hardcore mentality. If you've got the urge to save the world from a zombie invasion and won't let things like a wonderfully skewed difficulty level or some stressful multi-tasking stop you - Capcom's got your Valentine in Dead Rising.

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