Dead Rising

 Xbox 360
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 596 Ratings

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  1. WyattTheAwesome
    May 29, 2013
    8
    Dead Rising was the game that introduced me to my love of zombies and I will always forever uphold it as one of my favorite video games ever. The storyline is your average zombie apocalypse setting, but they do stuff a bit differently when it comes to zombies and what not. It's a little frustrating at first to enjoy the game, because you start off at a low level and you're very weak, butDead Rising was the game that introduced me to my love of zombies and I will always forever uphold it as one of my favorite video games ever. The storyline is your average zombie apocalypse setting, but they do stuff a bit differently when it comes to zombies and what not. It's a little frustrating at first to enjoy the game, because you start off at a low level and you're very weak, but once you level up your character and get more familiar with its stiff controls, it makes for a fun experience. Highly recommended.… Expand
  2. uk_gamer
    Apr 2, 2014
    8
    This game is a must have for zombie lovers. This game is probably the best zombie game I have ever played. The mall is like your sick fun house for you to run around have lots of gory fun. I have heared a lot of people shun this game for the timer it has. I think the timer is a good elememt and keeps the game at a fast but not too fast of a pace. The problem I have is the gun controls.This game is a must have for zombie lovers. This game is probably the best zombie game I have ever played. The mall is like your sick fun house for you to run around have lots of gory fun. I have heared a lot of people shun this game for the timer it has. I think the timer is a good elememt and keeps the game at a fast but not too fast of a pace. The problem I have is the gun controls. That is the only reason this isnt a 10. The gun controls have got me killed and have caused me tk rage many times. But apart from that great game to have if this is your thing… Expand
  3. lukechristiansc
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    " Awesome even better the COD black ops zombies". njrhnrehbfhyufgiryehgregfbyuhbfgrehjfgbrufyguerufbuyhybfrybufrudcdefcbeybdeydfbetdgewvbdewfgvdegdvegdvegdv
  4. rutulgandhi
    Jun 18, 2014
    8
    When it comes to killing zombies, no one knows it better than Capcom, the makers of Resident Evil. Unlike Resident Evil, Dead Rising is an action game, with zombies that are much easier to kill but travel in great numbers. So if you ever dreamt of slaughtering thousands of zombies in a mall using everything from plotted plants and frying pans to baseball bats and assault rifles, DeadWhen it comes to killing zombies, no one knows it better than Capcom, the makers of Resident Evil. Unlike Resident Evil, Dead Rising is an action game, with zombies that are much easier to kill but travel in great numbers. So if you ever dreamt of slaughtering thousands of zombies in a mall using everything from plotted plants and frying pans to baseball bats and assault rifles, Dead Rising is all that and a whole lot more. The game has thousands of brainless zombies to mutilate, hundreds of usable items, completely over-the-top gore and is by far one of the most imaginative horror games ever created on Capcom.

    You play as Frank West, a freelance photojournalist who has been to a lot of war zones around the world. However none of that has prepared him for what he sees in a small town of Willamette, Colorado. After being tipped off about the unfolding events, Frank charters a helicopter and flies into town to get images that could take his career sky-high. What he does find is a town overflowing with zombies desecrating everything around them. After being a witness to a scene in which a woman is thrown over the side of a building, Frank instructs the pilot to drop him off on the roof of a local shopping mall. It will take the game 72 game hours for him to figure out what is actually going on before his pilot returns to pick him up. So it's up to you to find the truth, save as many survivors as possible and get back to the chopper to catch your ride home.

    Make sure you gather Prestige Points (PP) when you start up, because Frank's run is as slow as a snail. Leveling up will not only give Frank more speed but also increase his attack damage, throwing distance and melee attack power, helping him to survive. Taking pictures can be a good hobby and you can also level up through Prestige Points by taking interests shots. After having taken a picture you'll be graded on the number of faces in it and the type of shot taken, be it brutal image of a human being torn apart, a dramatic shot like the reunion of the two survivors on the roof at the beginning of the game, or an erotic shot, such as pictures of some of the female character's assets. However, you tend to get so drawn into the zombie-killing parts of the game that you forget to take many pictures.

    Skills can also be gained by reading books that teach you everything from combat to driving a vehicle.

    Another way to earn experience is by accepting missions. Throughout the course of the game, Otis the janitor will call you every 30 seconds – at least that's what it felt like – to give you updates about what is happening in various areas of the mall. The updates Otis offers give Frank many advantages, such as being able to dodge large groups of his undead friends. By finding survivors and returning them to a secure room, Frank earns experience and levels up faster rather than exclusively sticking to the story missions.

    Once you have found and convinced your survivor(s) to follow you, you have a few additional commands at your disposal. You can have Frank command any followers to pick up speed, or you can command them to head to a specific place. You can also equip a few survivors with pistols, axes and just about anything that you can get you bloody hands on. The game includes a large array of murderous tools and Frank can use dozens of objects as weapons against the swarm of zombies. The sports shop will give you stuff like baseball bats and golf clubs, the hardware store offers sickles and chainsaws, and you'll find a variety of firearms at the gun shop. Every item has its own style of attack. While you can smash a zombie using a sledgehammer, you'll also find that a guitar not only has a space-clearing 360-degrees arc, but also hits multiple victims in its path.

    The most unique aspect of Dead Rising is the missions. Each part of the main story is broken down into cases that need to be solved. Since all the case files are connected, failing to complete them will hinder your progress and the trail might just go cold. Making your way through the game is a little tougher than it sounds; largely due to the fact that the game has a frustrating save system and time-based gameplay that will require players to replay large portions of the game repeatedly. You are only allowed to save one game at a time, as any save will overwrite the previous one.

    The overall sound effects in Dead Rising are truly disgusting in the best possible way. The sound of each weapon is created to perfection and some cut through the zombie with an amazing gushing sound. Every weapon makes a totally different sound and each one sounds exactly right…this is what I loved most about this game.

    Dead Rising is not meant for everyone, as it includes tons of violence and gore, but the endless number of possibilities in this game makes it a wonderful addition to almost every Xbox 360 owner's library.    … Expand
  5. killerbeed
    Jun 26, 2014
    8
    Fantastic game,one of the greatest zombie/sandbox games.The only thing I'n not really a fan of is the clock mechanic, as it becomes a pain to get some of the achievements.
  6. Ramon4567
    Aug 17, 2014
    8
    Difficult, eye-catching, freaky, and addictive, Dead Rising is a unique video game that offers players freedom. The storyline becomes more serious the further you go, increasing the much-needed tension for an effective survival horror. Of course, this game isn't perfect; there are instances where bosses can combo you, often resulting in an unfair death if you Life limit is low. OnlineDifficult, eye-catching, freaky, and addictive, Dead Rising is a unique video game that offers players freedom. The storyline becomes more serious the further you go, increasing the much-needed tension for an effective survival horror. Of course, this game isn't perfect; there are instances where bosses can combo you, often resulting in an unfair death if you Life limit is low. Online co-op is missing, but being so fond of its content, this is not an issue for the time. Overall, Dead Rising isn't for everyone, but for those who crave a tough, satisfying zombie game, pick this up. (I also wish for this game to be re-made to correct it's flaws.)… Expand
  7. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    "Dead Rising" for the Xbox 360 plays like a spoof of "Dawn of the Dead". It's also a spiritual cousin to the company's "Resident Evil" series. This open-world game set in a shopping mall is terrific fun despite a few nagging issues. I would rate it with an 8.3 out of 10.
  8. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Back in 2006 I didn't have a 360 but when i saw just how good this game was i bought a 360 just for it. Dead Rising is an amazing game, the story isn't the best out there but the gameplay is so much fun even today in 2018. This game is a gem, definitely worth a buy!
  9. Miguelbpaes
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    Dead Rising é um clássico do gênero sobrevivência zumbi.

    Com olhos a quando lançou, DR é divertido, diverso, diferente e inovador em muitos aspectos. A qualidade técnica é absurda, com detalhes expressivos e com uma gameplay sólida para a época. Infelizmente, sofre por ter envelhecido bem mal - principalmente na jogabilidade - que carecem de precisão. Mas, aos amantes, é um dos    Dead Rising é um clássico do gênero sobrevivência zumbi.

    Com olhos a quando lançou, DR é divertido, diverso, diferente e inovador em muitos aspectos. A qualidade técnica é absurda, com detalhes expressivos e com uma gameplay sólida para a época.

    Infelizmente, sofre por ter envelhecido bem mal - principalmente na jogabilidade - que carecem de precisão.

    Mas, aos amantes, é um dos melhores que encontrará para se divertir em um bom final de semana.    … Expand
  10. Douglas_Moreira
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    um clássico do Xbox, história muito boa e personagens marcante, belos gráficos para 2006
  11. Deadrisingfan
    May 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dead rising is the best zombie game I have ever played it is extremely fun and challenging the bosses are great and the soundtrack is fantastic you have this entire mall to explore and you can use anything in the mall as a weapon like for example a mannequin or a bench this game in my opinion is a 10/10 it is still fun 14 years later and it will be always be a video game I will always remember ABSOLUTELY BUY THIS GAME… Expand
  12. criticozombie
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Es un juego muy divertido, l principio tiene una dificultad elevada pero cuando subes de nivel se vuelve mas facil, los psicopatas son muy buenos y tiene mucha rejugabilidad
  13. ChunkDump
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    its like that dawn of the dead movie (04') but you are Frank the Photographer. great weapon variety and different concepts, good story but theres the thing the voice acting was fine until you look closer during the cutscenes and realize the lip syncing is totally off...boss fights are refreshing and unique in their own right. the game was definitely a console seller at the time.
  14. junkykunky
    Feb 20, 2021
    8
    This is one of my favourite Xbox 360 launch games and The game is a great game with Zombie killing fun The boss fights, the funny costumes, and survivors. The game is very buggy and may spook new players sometimes you'll even lag and get yourself murdered by zombies. The face offs you have with the "Psychopaths" are exciting and hard. My favourite psychopath is Larry the butcher on the 3rdThis is one of my favourite Xbox 360 launch games and The game is a great game with Zombie killing fun The boss fights, the funny costumes, and survivors. The game is very buggy and may spook new players sometimes you'll even lag and get yourself murdered by zombies. The face offs you have with the "Psychopaths" are exciting and hard. My favourite psychopath is Larry the butcher on the 3rd day. If you get too close to Larry he will put you on his hook and slash you with a machete if you spam the camera button you can actually glitch yourself out of his attack. The game is great and I suggest you try it.… Expand
  15. BlackBusterYT
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Sin lugar a duda este es un juego muy peculiar, su esencia no son los zombies sino la historia que te cuentan y las mismas personas, este es el mejor de la Saga.
  16. drseven
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    A unique and very special game. I'm glad Capcom dared to make such a fun zombie sandbox with time mechanics. The charisma of all the characters and the dye of series B, make a super fun game. The music, the physics and the design of the shopping center reflect the care that the team put into designing the product. It's a shame that the series became generic and soulless and that theyA unique and very special game. I'm glad Capcom dared to make such a fun zombie sandbox with time mechanics. The charisma of all the characters and the dye of series B, make a super fun game. The music, the physics and the design of the shopping center reflect the care that the team put into designing the product. It's a shame that the series became generic and soulless and that they finally canceled the saga. I hope that Capcom one day recovers the saga, but that it does it with the standards it deserves and that it doesn't treat it as a minor product, because in its day it wasn't… Expand
  17. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    Despite its flaws, i had a very good time beating this game when it was released.
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#9 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#15 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. 1UP
    80
    A relentlessly inventive game worth the price of entry...The experience is flawed -- some might say hampered -- by the save system and curiously designed game structure. But whether you 'get it' or not, Dead Rising nevertheless provides a wealth of secrets and mysteries for both eager gamers and the adventuresome.
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  2. GameBrink
    84
    A unique, inventive, and fun game that youll most likely want to play and own due to its huge amount of replayability from random slash-a-thons to side quests and item discovery; you can spend a whole lot of time in this game. Then again if the save system and RPG leveling system turn you off you might be better off renting it first.
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  3. TeamXbox
    87
    The astounding level of variety that is packed into the game is wonderful to see.
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