Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop

 Wii
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Feb 24, 2009
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  • Summary: Taking advantage of the same proven technology that brought "Resident Evil 4" to Wii, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop delivers a more immersive, intuitive and interactive experience as players use the Wii Remote to shoot, slash and bludgeon their way through a zombie infested shopping mall,Taking advantage of the same proven technology that brought "Resident Evil 4" to Wii, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop delivers a more immersive, intuitive and interactive experience as players use the Wii Remote to shoot, slash and bludgeon their way through a zombie infested shopping mall, fighting for survival. Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance journalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to the small suburban town of Willamette only to find that it has become overrun by zombies. Frank escapes to the local shopping mall, thinking it will be a bastion of safety but it turns out to be anything but. It's a true struggle to survive the endless stream of enemies, but players have full reign of a realistic shopping centre and its varied stores offering an endless supply of real and makeshift weapons to fight off the flesh-hungry mob. If Frank is running low on health he can pay a visit to one of the many restaurants or cafes for a meal in order to restore his energy and continue the fight. The game is split into a series of individual cases, all of which Frank must complete in order to gain vital information that allow him to piece together the truth behind the horrendous epidemic. In addition to the cases, players are faced with the dilemma of deciding the rescue priority of the residents of Wilamette who also sought sanctuary in the mall. Depending on the player’s skill, some may not be so fortunate as each rescue needs to be undertaken in a set time period, therefore players may need to delay completion of a case in order to save a fellow human. Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop's infectious humor delivers some welcome relief from the incessant tide of zombies with players able to dress Frank up in a variety of comedic costumes and take on the undead hordes with a selection of improvised and sometimes highly ineffective weapons such as a toy sword or a football. [Capcom]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  1. Destructoid
    80
    Other than the boss fights and the graphics, there isn't too much I'd change about this game. As a huge fan of Resident Evil 4, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop offered a similar take on that experience, but with more enemies on screen, more melee weapons, more comedy, and more action.
  2. ZTGD
    70
    A fun romp that fans of action games will enjoy. If you have already visited the town of Willamette there is little reason to return, but if this is your first experience you will not be disappointed.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    70
    Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop has little to do with the original game for Xbox 360, since the gameplay and philosophy behind it are completely different. It also suffers from a series of problems that make it frustrating at times. This game seems to be a spin-off rather than a real conversion, but it's still a challenging action-packed title.
  4. XGN
    61
    Chop Till You Drop is not too bad, but if you have an Xbox 360 Dead Rising is a much better purchase. The Wii version comes short on certain aspects and is therefore not worth the full price.
  5. GameZone
    60
    Very hard to recommend. It's certainly better than not playing Dead Rising at all but should not be considered for purchase. A rental at best, Chop Till You Drop isn't a game you'll play till you drop.
  6. AceGamez
    60
    The idea is nice but the execution is lacking - that's not a bad summary for Chop Till You Drop as a whole, an experience that could have been much better than it is. As it stands, Capcom's latest Wii port is the worst of the bunch, a substandard experience that just doesn't hold up to modern standards, let alone those of the series itself.
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  7. DarkZero
    20
    An absolute rotting putrid corpse of a videogame.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. jemspelaci
    Apr 28, 2009
    10
    this is the best game in the world...i wanted it before it didnt even come out and when i discovered it was approchable i went "bonkers" and ithis is the best game in the world...i wanted it before it didnt even come out and when i discovered it was approchable i went "bonkers" and i have it with the price ssstill on it 49.99$ i actually giot it for 1$ and i love it even though i cant play it for a month cause i backtalk to much -_- lol but oh well all im doing now is either staring at it or sleeping with it MMHHMMHMHMHMH… Expand
  2. crapbag
    Feb 24, 2009
    9
    This game is awesome. The team that created Re4 is the team that work on chop til you drop, and it shows. The targeting mechanic is a huge This game is awesome. The team that created Re4 is the team that work on chop til you drop, and it shows. The targeting mechanic is a huge upgrade from the 360 version, and frank moves far more fluidly. I love that guns are a larger focus in this version and everything else is wicked fun, but entirely optional. The camera is no longer used by the player either which makes me happy. I hated the camera. The graphics don't seem to have taken a major hit. They're of course not as good, but there is so much blood spray, zombie poodles, and parrots along with so much ammunition from downed enemies the graphics are hardly a factor. Thank you capcom for fixing the 360 issues. You have created a superior version.… Expand
  4. TheQuietGamer
    Aug 17, 2012
    9
    I was a little skeptical about this port. this game was fantastic on the Xbox 360, and I'm proud to say it's fantastic on the Wii as well.I was a little skeptical about this port. this game was fantastic on the Xbox 360, and I'm proud to say it's fantastic on the Wii as well. It's for the most part the same game, but with features both added and removed. The most notable is the fact that there are a lot less zombies on screen than in the 360 version, but they make up for this with new kinds of zombies, like animal zombies and what I like to call super zombies that are designed after a few psychopath boss battles that were removed from this port. There are still psychopath boss battles, just less than the 360 version. Another new feature is the fact that this port doesn't focus on melee weapons like the 360 port, but rather on guns. If you've played the 360 version you remember how awful aiming was in that version, but aiming is easy to do by just pointing the Wii remote at the screen. And do to this change the game is a lot easier and more forgiving than it's 360 predecessor. Another big change that makes the game more forgiving is that it's actually possible to save those moronic survivors this go around. But by far the thing that affects the game the most is that the timing system that was on every mission and frustrated loads of gamers, and even made some give up on the game has been completely removed making the game feel less stressful this go around. I recommend Chop Till You Drop to gamers who found the 360 version to difficult or stressful do to the time limits and gave up on it yet still want to know how it ends, Wii owners who wanted to play it but didn't have a 360, or gamers who just want to see how the game works and is different on the Wii. Sure its got some issues, but so did the 360's version and no matter which system you play it on it's fantastic either way.… Expand
  5. Fozzy
    Feb 26, 2009
    7
    I've played both versions now. For the sake of argument the gameplay is pretty similar. Sure, the graphics are turned down and I've played both versions now. For the sake of argument the gameplay is pretty similar. Sure, the graphics are turned down and there's not as many zombies on screen at a time, but for those new to Dead Rising, that's not an issue. The controls feel a little awkward but it's not terrible. Of course, they had to "Wii-atize" the game and add motion controls. Why people feel the need to add a remote "swing" to swing a bat in a game is beyond me. But I like the gun aiming mechanism. Biggest critisims is the missing ability (mini-game even) of taking photos. It gave "Frank West" more depth and the whole opening scene just bizzare because they cut out all the parts of Frank seeing the events happening in the city. It is truly one of the greatest parts of the game and it's gone. At the end of the day, it's a game where you get to kill zombies in a mall. That's all I'm asking for. =)… Expand
  6. JohnFuqua
    Oct 19, 2009
    7
    GRAPHICS: The visuals are adequate, even compared to fellow Wii games. There likely isn't anything that'll impress you, butGRAPHICS: The visuals are adequate, even compared to fellow Wii games. There likely isn't anything that'll impress you, but thankfully the graphical limitations doesn't get in the way of the gameplay experience. GAMEPLAY: The controls work very well. This game is fun to play and I never found the gameplay mechanics to be tedious. If anything, I wish the story gave more opportunites to bash zombies arounds. PRESENTATION: If you're looking for something fun and cheesy, this game will likely hit the spot. The menus look like something out of the 16-bit era, but they're not dealbreakers. The story feels trucated, likely due from so much being editted out from the 360 original. Wii's Dead Rising is not going to "wow" you, but as an overall package this game gets the job done.… Expand
  7. lexiphanicism
    Mar 5, 2009
    7
    Having purchased and played DR:CtyD, I have to say a solid 7 is an appropriate score for the game. Anything more ignores the limitations it Having purchased and played DR:CtyD, I have to say a solid 7 is an appropriate score for the game. Anything more ignores the limitations it suffers in comparison to the original; anything less ignores the inherent decency of the control system and the overall fun of the gameplay itself. Here's a breakdown of my opinion regarding issues specific to this port: Things I enjoy about CtyD: Easily manipulable aiming reticule Enhanced zombie AI Zombie poodles (They're fun to kill) New weapons Some new quests Kill drops (Doesn't make much sense, but it works, and I like the idea of eating something that fell out of an undead poodle. Am I sick?) Things I do not enjoy: Zombie parrots (Fun once, annoying ever after) Survivor AI (It seems worse, if possible.) Running zombies (It violates canon, danggit!) Inability to jump Inability to carry more than one melee weapon (2 if you count large/special weapons) Things toward which I am ambivalent: Graphics (Adequate, but nothing special) The Menu scheme (It's different, not worse) Path blockages (Done to increase challenge, which it does, but feels limiting) Stores no longer have multiple items available in them--pretty much one store, one weapon. Anyway, speaking personally, I can testify that it IS possible for a die-hard fan of the 360 game to enjoy CtyD. Would I play it if I had the original and the money for an X-box? Likely not. Is it good enough to satisfy my addiction in the meantime? Definitely.… Expand
  8. nop
    Sep 13, 2010
    2
    Dislike this game. Very intresting idea, but really bad implementation. Boxy washed-out graphics, awkward controls (you have to press twoDislike this game. Very intresting idea, but really bad implementation. Boxy washed-out graphics, awkward controls (you have to press two buttons simultaneously to pick up an object, talk, open door, etc.), main characted can't step over 1-foot high barrier or drop from 2-foot platform except for specially indicated places, zombies respawn in empty room just behind his back, animation is clunky, battles are unrealistic and unfair, making you basically swim through a pool of zombies coming from nowhere until your health is depleted.… Expand

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