Dead Rising

 Xbox 360
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7.7

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  1. [Anonymous]
    Aug 29, 2006
    8
    The game is original. It's like a mix of Resident Evil, Dawn of the Dead, and.....comedy i guess. It only suffers from a bad save system thats not as bad as everyone says. The story is quite interesting too. Any who gives this game under a 4 either played the game for 10 minutes, was expecting a game in which you run around with unlimited ammo and shoot the crap out of everything The game is original. It's like a mix of Resident Evil, Dawn of the Dead, and.....comedy i guess. It only suffers from a bad save system thats not as bad as everyone says. The story is quite interesting too. Any who gives this game under a 4 either played the game for 10 minutes, was expecting a game in which you run around with unlimited ammo and shoot the crap out of everything that moves without having to worry about surviving or following the plot, or just felt like giving this game a bad review. I can understand the people who gave it fives though. This games not for everyone.… Expand
  2. RussellC.
    Oct 13, 2007
    8
    I saw this on my friends 360, sitting in his room waitng for the loading screen to pass for him to show me this so called amazing game of his (keep in mind that the xbox was beside my foot , standing upright) upon the level starting, I couldnt believe my eyes, the swarm of zombies, the motion blur, the lovely crisp sharpness...it blew me away! so much so that i kicked my friends xbox over I saw this on my friends 360, sitting in his room waitng for the loading screen to pass for him to show me this so called amazing game of his (keep in mind that the xbox was beside my foot , standing upright) upon the level starting, I couldnt believe my eyes, the swarm of zombies, the motion blur, the lovely crisp sharpness...it blew me away! so much so that i kicked my friends xbox over only for it to hit the floor so hard and give the disc the ring of death!! i was so embaressed, i didnt know what to say. Needless to say I went out and bought him another copy and me a 360 and a copy of the game too. I believe Dead rising is one of the 360's finest yet, it looks and plays amazingly. I could go on for hours about how much and what I love about this game, but I wont, instaed I will mention the only 2 annoyances in the game. that is the save system and the ever annoying phone ringing, from a guy called Otis who thiks that I need to rescue everyone in the mall from the ever hungry zombies. In order to take a call you have to stop what your doing ( that means no zombies mashing) and listen to what he has to say, and you cant skip. These are the sort of things that you only notice the second time around. The great far outweigh the bad. this game is awsome!!… Expand
  3. CiaranD.
    Jul 23, 2007
    8
    Great game with a dodgy saving mechanism. Original and very engrossing.
  4. AnonymousMC
    Jan 15, 2009
    8
    A fantastic, deep, and terribly cruel game. It is by no means a perfect game, several instances are very troublesome and the game will kill you. However, that is half the fun of the game. You'll often find yourself struggling for items and on that last bit of health as you try to stagger through zombies and cursing at Psychopaths. Fun, deep, any a must buy for anyone with an XBOX. IA fantastic, deep, and terribly cruel game. It is by no means a perfect game, several instances are very troublesome and the game will kill you. However, that is half the fun of the game. You'll often find yourself struggling for items and on that last bit of health as you try to stagger through zombies and cursing at Psychopaths. Fun, deep, any a must buy for anyone with an XBOX. I suggest getting a VGA cable if you don't have an HDTV.… Expand
  5. Catraven
    Aug 12, 2006
    8
    I totally agree with Ryencoke-fun game but the text is so small that I need to buy a magnifying glass! What's up with that? would've been so much better if given the option to enlarge text. Other than that, great fun!!!!
  6. CavanL.
    Aug 14, 2006
    8
    If you love zombies, senseless violence (well maybe not senseless you are ridding the world of zombies!) and the sight of fountains of blood this game is for you. Did you just have a crappy day of work and just want to see things fall in half after being diced with a chain saw...then this game is for you. It is an ode to zombie movies, if your expecting anything else than participating in If you love zombies, senseless violence (well maybe not senseless you are ridding the world of zombies!) and the sight of fountains of blood this game is for you. Did you just have a crappy day of work and just want to see things fall in half after being diced with a chain saw...then this game is for you. It is an ode to zombie movies, if your expecting anything else than participating in a zombie movie (simple plot kill and survive, and maybe help some folks) then go for it and enjoy the ride otherwise quit yer whinin'!… Expand
  7. NickT
    Dec 25, 2008
    8
    Really great sandbox zombie game. I'm not gonna lie, controls are a little iffy (mainly gun controls) and mission objectives arn't organized well, but overall, it's still worth buying. Besides, who dosen't want to beat the crap outta zombies with a plastic toy lightsaber, or run them over with a lawnmower or shopping cart?
  8. Rox22
    Feb 7, 2013
    8
    The game does have its flaws and is such a blatant rip off of Dawn of the Dead, but still a ton of fun to play. I would have scored it higher, but the annoying A.I. of the survivors you are trying to rescue, does get tiring after a while. But, that aspect is manageable if you're smart enough to think around it. One big criticism is the last" boss" in the game, he is just so annoying andThe game does have its flaws and is such a blatant rip off of Dawn of the Dead, but still a ton of fun to play. I would have scored it higher, but the annoying A.I. of the survivors you are trying to rescue, does get tiring after a while. But, that aspect is manageable if you're smart enough to think around it. One big criticism is the last" boss" in the game, he is just so annoying and requires a ridiculous level of precision to beat "fairly." Overall: This is the defining Zombie apocalypse game. I don't think there ever will be a game that defines the genre better. I loved this game when I first played it, and I still do to this day.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    Despite its flaws, i had a very good time beating this game when it was released.
  18. JohnF.
    Dec 10, 2008
    7
    As the XBox Addict review states, this could have been one of the greatest games of all time. Instead, it's an odd mix of a really cool idea and some really bad implementation. There's certainly enough to warrant giving the game a try as using anything you can get your hands on to kill zombies is worth the price alone. But the frustration factor brought on by the horrible save As the XBox Addict review states, this could have been one of the greatest games of all time. Instead, it's an odd mix of a really cool idea and some really bad implementation. There's certainly enough to warrant giving the game a try as using anything you can get your hands on to kill zombies is worth the price alone. But the frustration factor brought on by the horrible save system, the barely readable text, the moronic friendly A.I. of the people you are trying to rescue, and the lousy boss fights is almost too much to overcome. It's a testament to the strength of the game's premise and the fun of killing zombies that Dead Rising is (barely) able to overcome all that. This game should have been an all-timer... I guess there's always hope that Dead Rising 2 can clean up the problems and deliver what Dead Rising 1 was truly capable of.… Expand
  19. TimN.
    Aug 11, 2006
    7
    Great rental, but not much else. Because of the boring escort side-missions, poorly executed mission and save systems, and having to restart the game over and over again to either beat all of the Cases or level up...it's the simple things that make this game suffer, and keep it from having me rate it higher. C'mon, Capcom; get it right.
  20. DavidS.
    Aug 19, 2006
    7
    Great, original, open-ended game., with one glaring problem! I was reading people gripe about the save system. I thought they were probably over-reacting. They're not! I just had to start the game over because I saved too close to a deadline. There was no warning from the game! That's completely ridiculous! Having to check the ingame watch every minute is retarted. Could they at Great, original, open-ended game., with one glaring problem! I was reading people gripe about the save system. I thought they were probably over-reacting. They're not! I just had to start the game over because I saved too close to a deadline. There was no warning from the game! That's completely ridiculous! Having to check the ingame watch every minute is retarted. Could they at least of put the game time on the screen?! In the game booklet they explain how to save multiple times by using an external source. Jesus! Why couldn't they just give us a few more save slots!… Expand
  21. TomK.
    Jan 4, 2008
    7
    I'm a huge fan of zombie anything, and I was the first person to pick it up at Gamestop. At first i was blown away, I loved it, about a bajillion zombies and weapons that made me laugh and/or feel like a bamf. But then i started noticing things. The main thing was the aiming system, it's pretty terrible, and the fact that you can't move while firing makes it worse. Another I'm a huge fan of zombie anything, and I was the first person to pick it up at Gamestop. At first i was blown away, I loved it, about a bajillion zombies and weapons that made me laugh and/or feel like a bamf. But then i started noticing things. The main thing was the aiming system, it's pretty terrible, and the fact that you can't move while firing makes it worse. Another thing, those convicts in the jeep...why won't they die? The last thing, for the love of our vision, why couldn't they make the type bigger? I do enjoy this game, a lot, but i could never push myself to complete it. It's a shame.… Expand
  22. BobS.
    Sep 1, 2006
    7
    I'll try to keep this short and sweet. The good: Violent, lots of weapons, lots of clothing, lots of cool combat moves to learn and a level up system that I love...not to mention a cool picture-taking XP system. Awesome story, cool characters. The bad: Awkward saving system. Insanely stupid survivor AI. Ridiculous time limits that strongly discourage doing side-missions. In a I'll try to keep this short and sweet. The good: Violent, lots of weapons, lots of clothing, lots of cool combat moves to learn and a level up system that I love...not to mention a cool picture-taking XP system. Awesome story, cool characters. The bad: Awkward saving system. Insanely stupid survivor AI. Ridiculous time limits that strongly discourage doing side-missions. In a nutshell: This game is merciless. If you're the type of person who thrived on the high difficulty of games like Ninja Gaiden Black or Devil May Cry, buy this now. But if you're a more casual gamer, rent this one first. It's a doozy.… Expand
  23. Andyman
    Sep 7, 2006
    7
    What could have been an insanely addictive brawler is instead dragged down into mediocrity by a stupid storyline and incredibly dull photography side-quests. Capcom: smashing zombies is beyond fun all by itself. Keep it simple.
  24. AllistairP.
    Dec 30, 2006
    7
    I have a strong feeling that Capcom spent 3 long years making the game of the year with Dead Rising, then in the final 3 hours terrorist took over and tried to make it into the worst game of the year. Now 3 years compared to 3 hours, you'd figure the damage couldn't be that severe but oh it is! I can't believe the same team that made such a great idea into a great game, I have a strong feeling that Capcom spent 3 long years making the game of the year with Dead Rising, then in the final 3 hours terrorist took over and tried to make it into the worst game of the year. Now 3 years compared to 3 hours, you'd figure the damage couldn't be that severe but oh it is! I can't believe the same team that made such a great idea into a great game, would make so many horrible HORRIBLE HORRRRRRIIIIBLE decisions. Sometimes I see game of the year, but the flaws almost make it worst game of the year. Not because it's ever "that" bad, but because there is such a thick layer of awfulness keeping you from this sweet, sweet game. Someone hates us, and they're probably the same people that love our money. Please make Dead Rising 2. Please! (and just settle on making a wonderful or god-awful game, not inbetween)… Expand
  25. BruinsFan247
    Aug 14, 2006
    7
    First of all, definitely not for everyone. The game has lots of blood and gore, not for the kids. The controls are lacking in a various ways, for one the aiming when using a projectile weapon of any kind is simply horendous. Though I believe this game was made mor for the use of blund or hand weapons. The graphics are pretty good, though im still waiting for more games I would dub as First of all, definitely not for everyone. The game has lots of blood and gore, not for the kids. The controls are lacking in a various ways, for one the aiming when using a projectile weapon of any kind is simply horendous. Though I believe this game was made mor for the use of blund or hand weapons. The graphics are pretty good, though im still waiting for more games I would dub as nex-gen. At least there isnt alot of frame rate drops with so much going on at one time on the screen. The missions due tend to get a little repetative. For example: they really should have made more safe spots (not just the office). If you rescue someone on one side of the mall you have to get them to follow you all the way back to the office on the other side of the map, makes for a boring mission. Also, I though alot of these games were getting away from "save spots". In a game like this, it seems there is really no need to have a specific spot to save your game, you should be able to save anywhere. I also found some of the missions to be really difficult right off the bat, mostly due to controll issues. Sometimes a survivor will be following you and for no reason he just dissapears. Anyway its a decent game, a few hiccops, a few flaws, definately rent if you question it.… Expand
  26. HobK.
    Aug 14, 2006
    7
    The premise is fantastic and the gameplay shines. Too bad, then, that the experience is fundamentally crippled by the clunky save system and wee text-based dialogue. It's worth renting -- if you don't have access to the demo -- otherwise let's hope Capcom pays attention and fixes this game's issues for the sequel.
  27. ChrisG.
    Sep 12, 2006
    7
    When I made some comments on Resident Evil 4 a few months ago, I was really disappointed with the control system. Being anchored in one place when you draw your gun was something that I thought really handicapped the game. Same problem exists in Dead Rising, however at least the game puts more emphasis on melee weapons (who wants to shoot a zombie when you can bash it to pieces with a When I made some comments on Resident Evil 4 a few months ago, I was really disappointed with the control system. Being anchored in one place when you draw your gun was something that I thought really handicapped the game. Same problem exists in Dead Rising, however at least the game puts more emphasis on melee weapons (who wants to shoot a zombie when you can bash it to pieces with a lead pipe, up close and personal). So this time I can live with the whole gun thing. I'm sure everybody has read comments on the save system, and yeah, it does suck. One way around it is to use a memory card to create a second save slot, but not everyone wants to pay $50 just to do this for one game. That being said, there is still so much fun in playing the game, leveling up as you replay, getting a little further every time. Might not be worth purchasing, but certainly worth a week's rental.… Expand
  28. elzilcho
    Nov 18, 2007
    7
    A game that could either be great or awful seems to trick us. It's pretty good. Killing zombies can get a little old at first, but once you have some cool skills, it just gets funny. The only major complaint is having to play 72 Hour mode over and over and over to see all the game has to offer. Really, all I wanted to do was see a certain psychopath, unfortuanately they didn't A game that could either be great or awful seems to trick us. It's pretty good. Killing zombies can get a little old at first, but once you have some cool skills, it just gets funny. The only major complaint is having to play 72 Hour mode over and over and over to see all the game has to offer. Really, all I wanted to do was see a certain psychopath, unfortuanately they didn't appear until late into the second day. Wow, I'm not up to wasting that much time. Overall fun, but it gets old.… Expand
  29. NateC.
    Feb 24, 2007
    7
    I like zombie related things. I was psyched about this game. Kind of a let-down. The graphics are good and the gameplay and concept are pretty sweet. I got two problems. It gets repetitive and the whole thing is timed.
  30. LeoR.
    May 18, 2007
    7
    I really feel like this game was wasted potential. Sure, the zombie killing aspect is a riot but the enjoyment of the game is hampered by an unbearable save system, time restraints and infuriating protection quests.
  31. phantajisto
    Mar 11, 2012
    7
    Plenty of fun moments but also really frustrating at times because the game has a lot of odd quirks. Don't take it too seriously, just run about having fun for a while and, when you've levelled up your profile a decent amount, start again and play through the main story. NB. It's impossible to complete everything or save everyone, so don't bother trying.
  32. TTW107
    Feb 14, 2012
    7
    There are a lot of things I hate about this game, most of all being saving civilians. It was just frustratingly hard sometimes. Second of all, Otis, you motherf*cker. It came to a point that I wasn't yelling at the game but i was yelling at otis for calling me so much. But on the other hand killing zombies is unbelievably fun in dead rising. There are hundreds of weapons to choose from andThere are a lot of things I hate about this game, most of all being saving civilians. It was just frustratingly hard sometimes. Second of all, Otis, you motherf*cker. It came to a point that I wasn't yelling at the game but i was yelling at otis for calling me so much. But on the other hand killing zombies is unbelievably fun in dead rising. There are hundreds of weapons to choose from and thats really where i had the most fun, just not worrying about the story killin' lots of zombies. But the story was alright too.… Expand
  33. MarkyB
    Oct 27, 2012
    7
    7/10 (For patient gamers and fans of zombies only)
    This game IS very frustrating but after giving it a lot of time I found it to be quite good, as I was essentially playing the video game version of my favourite film!

    There were so many annoying game play mechanics that were unnecessary and stopped this being a very good game.
  34. Jay_Sherman
    Mar 6, 2013
    7
    I originally gave this game a really negative review, accompanied by a really low score (1). I put the game down for a week or two, intending to trade it in. One day I decided to give it a fresh try. I guess the second time was the charm! It's pretty fun for what it is: a mostly plotless, fairly mindless zombie-killing festival. The gunplay still somewhat annoys me, but changing theI originally gave this game a really negative review, accompanied by a really low score (1). I put the game down for a week or two, intending to trade it in. One day I decided to give it a fresh try. I guess the second time was the charm! It's pretty fun for what it is: a mostly plotless, fairly mindless zombie-killing festival. The gunplay still somewhat annoys me, but changing the directional setting to "aim in direction that camera is facing" rather than "direction that character is facing" helped. If you like zombies, grinding, over-the-top gore, and New Game as a feature, this might be a game for you. Really, though it's more like New Game given the amount of times you'll find yourself wanting to start from the beginning again. The save spots are few and far between. Often I have found myself forgetting to save after gaining a couple of levels, getting swarmed and dying only to be left having to choose between loading the last save and losing my progress or starting back at the beginning, but two levels higher and stronger than I was when I last saved. I recently ended up getting Dead Rising 2 from XBox Live On Demand as well as Dead Rising 2: Case Zero from Arcade, so I guess you could say I've seen the light and I'm now a believer! … Expand
  35. tobinISawesome
    Jul 8, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i have spent over 100 hours over the past 3 years in dead rising! i love love love this game it tells a compelling unpredictable story while giving you freedom to pick up what ever you get your hands on and fight the zombie apocalypse. i mean i like games like dead island but some times i would rather just run around killing the zombies and this game says i can. in this game you are frank west who is a news journalist and finds what seems to be a riot in a small town so you go into the mall and are trapped by a zombie horror show that just gets worse. you start to work with homeland security type agents to find out what happend and it turns out that this man was finding ways to mass produce animals and sell the meat for more and more money but science is dangerous and he creates a infected worm that finds its way into the human mind and over night starts the worlds ending. this zombie thing started in a peaceful land and once its all gone a man named carlito goes mad and is constantly threatening the mall your trapped in its up to you to kill this terrorist and leave with all the survivors on the getaway chopper. while playing the story you will be treated to a small open world were you can do side missions save survivors and kill all the horrifically insane psychopaths witch are boss fights here and they are all scary and interesting my favorite being adam the clown who is nuts and kills survivors with chainsaws i still have some nightmares from that clown. now i love all of what the game has to offer and it has lots of replayablity and has many endings! but here is the giant bomb this game looks like poop okay i have seen original xbox games that look way better and take note this is not a smooth experience! i broke a controller and ripped appart the game case. this game will make you scream in frustration because of how this game is made. but beating it is soooooooooo rewarding its not even funny! not only will you fell good but you will unlock 2 new modes one is an aftermath mode were it gives you what happens after the game is done. and a extra challenging version of the story mode were you have to constantly eat and drink and be more carfull with taking damage in fights and this is like ultra survival mode and its really hard! but no matter what if you like zombies play this game and its only like 3 dollars at my local gamestop so now alot more can be forgiven that is not good in the game. i was gonna give a 8 out of 10 but 7 is much more appropriate.… Expand
  36. ExpertPL
    Nov 22, 2016
    7
    I think the biggest advantage of this game is it's uniqueness, the strange mechanics and features that you won't find in any other game. And don't forget about it's ridiculousness (psychopaths and unique humour). I would recommend it everyone, but I know that many people don't like to replay the game and Dead Rising almost (because it's very very hard, but possible to do everything in oneI think the biggest advantage of this game is it's uniqueness, the strange mechanics and features that you won't find in any other game. And don't forget about it's ridiculousness (psychopaths and unique humour). I would recommend it everyone, but I know that many people don't like to replay the game and Dead Rising almost (because it's very very hard, but possible to do everything in one run) forces you to replay it.… Expand
  37. Caldan
    Nov 15, 2020
    7
  38. Syc
    Nov 9, 2006
    6
    A genuinely cool idea coupled with a very slick coat of polish and fun zombie bashing should make an excellent game. Unfortunately some very very bad design decisions render the game horribly irritating and at times almost unplayable. Not even close to being as good as Capcoms own horror masterpiece, Resident Evil 4.
  39. HarryL.
    Sep 25, 2006
    6
    I've played better games. It is quite fun but there just isn't enough to make it a classic. The AI is pretty bad and that save system, it's crap!
  40. LukeD.
    Apr 9, 2008
    6
    This game, while potentially fun can only be described in one word; tiring. The repetitive combat, tedious missions, frustrating save system make it a huge disappointment. Nothing in this game is more annoying than being forced to spend 15 minutes looking for a save point before being able to turn the console off.
  41. IanR.
    May 9, 2008
    6
    This is the first game for Xbox 360 that I wanted and it ended up being the most disappointing. It does have fun game play but one killer flaw caused me to hate this game. The save system sucks. Even though I gave this a 6 you should still give it a try though.
  42. TomG.
    Aug 11, 2006
    6
    Lots of interesting weapons make killing zombies a blast.escorting absent minded npc's through a sea of zombies isn't quite as fun (it sucks).to save the game you have to find a bathroom or security room. while this is an interesting approach, it is a continual pain when you get killed right after completing a mission.
  43. Scragglebug
    Aug 12, 2006
    6
    Killing zombies is never dull by any means but man whats up with the text? The important text is almost too small to read even on my 52" HDTV!!! The lame text like "LAURA GRISWOLD IS DEAD!! " is way too large and gets in the way of gameplay most of the time... and thats not good. And the saving stuff is too lame to make any further comments on! Im still torn on the side plots or "scoops" Killing zombies is never dull by any means but man whats up with the text? The important text is almost too small to read even on my 52" HDTV!!! The lame text like "LAURA GRISWOLD IS DEAD!! " is way too large and gets in the way of gameplay most of the time... and thats not good. And the saving stuff is too lame to make any further comments on! Im still torn on the side plots or "scoops" but all in all a descent game... lets get it together CAPCOM!… Expand
  44. Circus
    Sep 21, 2010
    6
    I almost broke my xbox in rage a couple of times during this game. The first when I realised that I could only save once and second when I realised that infinity mode or suvival (the last one you get) has no save. WTF!!!!!!!!!! However i got to kill zombies in some of the most horrific ways possible. Ment to be played through more than once as saving all suvivors is practically impossibleI almost broke my xbox in rage a couple of times during this game. The first when I realised that I could only save once and second when I realised that infinity mode or suvival (the last one you get) has no save. WTF!!!!!!!!!! However i got to kill zombies in some of the most horrific ways possible. Ment to be played through more than once as saving all suvivors is practically impossible when you're level 1. saving suvivors is strangely addictive although the AI is so thick it makes George Bush seem like Stephen Hawkins. I hate the suvivors more than I hate the zombies and the physcopaths are completely nonsensical (which is why they are physcos I suppose). Fun game but it has some biblical flaws.… Expand
  45. drlowdon
    Mar 12, 2013
    6
    In pursuit of the story of a lifetime journalist Frank West heads to a small town only to find himself trapped inside a mall surrounded by zombies. The core gameplay itself is undeniably fun, given free rein of the entire mall there is an almost limitless variety of ways to dispatch your undead (and sometimes very much alive) foe. Unfortunately the game is let down by some strange designIn pursuit of the story of a lifetime journalist Frank West heads to a small town only to find himself trapped inside a mall surrounded by zombies. The core gameplay itself is undeniably fun, given free rein of the entire mall there is an almost limitless variety of ways to dispatch your undead (and sometimes very much alive) foe. Unfortunately the game is let down by some strange design choices. Perhaps the most questionable of these is the controversial ‘real-time’ system that sees events taking place at specific times whether you are there or not. Since there is only one save slot it is quite possible, as I did, to leave yourself insufficient time to reach an event and therefore you are unable to continue with the main story unless you restart from the beginning. The boss fights, particularly the very last one, are also rather dull and unimaginative despite some unique character designs. Had the developers allowed players greater freedom to take things at their own pace this could have been a truly great game, as it is Dead Rising is a fun but flawed title.… Expand
  46. wesker2012
    May 28, 2012
    6
    Game is okay, controls are frustrating tho.
  47. budanete
    Aug 27, 2013
    6
    Its a very good game, with great moments, like when the zombies stole the car you need, the phsycopats in the car respawn or when you have a zombie in front of and you try to cut with the sword and you cut the air.
    Its not a bad game, do the time your enemy its a great idea, but a very lot of things must be change...
  48. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    6
    Очень скучная, очень медленная и совсем не изобретательная.
  49. taconinja
    Jul 31, 2014
    6
    This game is great, and is entertaining to no end. Is it perfect? Well........ It's controls bring down the experience, and on numerous occasions, I've died due to not mastering its clumsy nature. It is worth playing, but its little brother is more polished, and funnier than its older counterpart.
  50. Shimmeywill
    Mar 6, 2020
    6
    While a compelling concept and solid gameplay, the overall loop was too frustrating.
  51. BradD.
    Sep 23, 2006
    5
    Average at best, this game could have been so much better had Capcom fixed some of the stupid flaws, the save system for example, it should atleast save automatically before each boss fight, rescuing people is also made all the more harder thanks to some god awful A.I., they'll just stand there sometimes screaming 'help!' when they could just run to you before the zombies Average at best, this game could have been so much better had Capcom fixed some of the stupid flaws, the save system for example, it should atleast save automatically before each boss fight, rescuing people is also made all the more harder thanks to some god awful A.I., they'll just stand there sometimes screaming 'help!' when they could just run to you before the zombies get anywhere near them, the game just gets tedious, it's just go here, get this/do this, come back, extremely boring, what a waste of money, Dead Rising had alot of potential but thanks to Capcom messing up stupidly in some places (You can't even read the text on an SDTV which most people have, go figure) it fall flat on its face, in the end the game is more frustrating than fun, what a shame.… Expand
  52. HeinzD.
    Aug 13, 2006
    5
    A superb game marred down by a rediculous save system, virtually impossible to read text, and repetive missions. The question is, how did a company with the talent to make such an amazing looking game overlook such simple details? All of you in here that gave it a 10 have to admit that it's absurd being in an ocean of zombies and having your phone ring and while you answere it you A superb game marred down by a rediculous save system, virtually impossible to read text, and repetive missions. The question is, how did a company with the talent to make such an amazing looking game overlook such simple details? All of you in here that gave it a 10 have to admit that it's absurd being in an ocean of zombies and having your phone ring and while you answere it you have to dodge zombies and try to read the text that looks like the "small print" on contracts, not to mention that it scrolls by extremely fast. c'mon that is absolutely unnecessary. Before you put me down answer me why they did that?… Expand
  53. MikeE.
    Aug 14, 2006
    5
    Could have been the best game of the year, but the save system is awful, and pretty much ruins the game. One save? W. T. F.? Note to developers: Stop using crippled save systems to increase the difficulty level of your games! Difficulty should be determined by game play, storyline and skill -- NOT by when I need to answer the door or let the dog out. It is ridiculous to have to either Could have been the best game of the year, but the save system is awful, and pretty much ruins the game. One save? W. T. F.? Note to developers: Stop using crippled save systems to increase the difficulty level of your games! Difficulty should be determined by game play, storyline and skill -- NOT by when I need to answer the door or let the dog out. It is ridiculous to have to either pause the game and let my Xbox run for hours and hours, or to have to keep playing for 20 minutes until I can find a save point. Awful! And while the game begs for exploration, you can't. Because you can't risk running out of time for a critical mission. Multiple saves would give you a lot of freedom to do things like play a game where you only use your hands; play a game where you put as many masks on zombies as you can; play a game where you try to rescue as many people as possible, etc. Not being able to explore and experiment without essentially ruining the main plotline is AWFUL! Note to Capcom: I hate you. I will hate you until you release a patch for this game that offers multiple save. Get it together!… Expand
  54. Alex
    Aug 16, 2006
    5
    Fun, but not good for much other than a rainy weekend rental. it gets too repetitive too fast, and the survivors are generally huge pain in the asses. the game does have some great humor moments, such as the lugie "weapon", and the children's store, which you can change into a set of very fashonable childrens clothes. but, even all of this can't save Dead Rising from getting Fun, but not good for much other than a rainy weekend rental. it gets too repetitive too fast, and the survivors are generally huge pain in the asses. the game does have some great humor moments, such as the lugie "weapon", and the children's store, which you can change into a set of very fashonable childrens clothes. but, even all of this can't save Dead Rising from getting boring really fast.… Expand
  55. MarcA.
    Jul 12, 2007
    5
    Great potential but the controls are beyond annoying. If the programmers spent an extra week on this game just changing the save system and making the controls decent, it would be great. Unfortunately they didn't do this and as much fun as this game could be, the frustration involved in playing it overshadows everything else.
  56. WyattG.
    Oct 22, 2007
    4
    A game where you run around killing zombies with a huge variety of weapons...how can you possibly go wrong ? Well this statement must have read like a challenge to the game developers, because they have magnificently managed to suck the enjoyment from what should have been a brilliant game. So how have they managed to do this ? Well their first mistake was having a time schedule that you A game where you run around killing zombies with a huge variety of weapons...how can you possibly go wrong ? Well this statement must have read like a challenge to the game developers, because they have magnificently managed to suck the enjoyment from what should have been a brilliant game. So how have they managed to do this ? Well their first mistake was having a time schedule that you have to religiously work to. In simple terms you are a reporter who is trying to piece together why a town (in particular the shopping centre) has been overrun by zombies. To finish the game you need to do ALL the cases, and to do a case you need arrive at a set location at a set time (I would like to meet the reporter who operates in this way !!!). So what happens if you miss a case time ? You can either restart the whole game (screaming and abuse will follow) or you can reload your last save.....well that's not a hard decision, just reload your last save and try again. One problem, well in fact it's a HUGE MONSTER of a problem. You are only allowed 1 save at a time, so if you were unlucky enough to save at a point whereby it is impossible to ever be able to get to the next case then you will have no choice but to restart the whole game (more screaming and abuse is acceptable at this point !). Why the developers could not have had a multiple save system like Bioshock is beyond comprehension. ... and their second mistake ? A horrible antiquated control system. Most of the action is in the 3rd person view which works quite well, but it is when you have a gun and you need to accurately shoot that the controls become so frustrating to use. You squeeze the right trigger, the view changes to first person and a little aiming reticule comes on the screen. Whilst in this mode you can move the reticule but for some strange reason you can not move yourself, which means you are open for attack from zombies. If you release the trigger to move you then need to go through the whole process again to re-aim at your target who has a horrible knack of moving just at the wrong time. What makes all of this worse is that the game itself and the act of killing zombies is really fun, and it would seem that these 2 big problems the game has would not have been hard to fix. If they had been done better then the game could for me have been an 8 or even 9 out of 10, but with the problems as they are the game is just way too frustrating to really enjoy.… Expand
  57. DewittS.
    Aug 8, 2007
    4
    I admit slicing and bashing through hundreds of zombies was fun at first, but then it got extremely boring after a while so i did the storyline which they didnt give u enough time between each case to get to the next one, it took me forever to finish the 72 hour mmode then i had to do overtime which took even longer. also the achievements are really hard to get and they are all worth the I admit slicing and bashing through hundreds of zombies was fun at first, but then it got extremely boring after a while so i did the storyline which they didnt give u enough time between each case to get to the next one, it took me forever to finish the 72 hour mmode then i had to do overtime which took even longer. also the achievements are really hard to get and they are all worth the same gamerpoints so the ones that took forever like zombie genocider and eat all types of food and change into every outfit are worth the same as the easiest one so i think the game is a total waste of time.… Expand
  58. KelR.
    Aug 12, 2006
    4
    Do I have your attention? This game is quite amazing, the graphics are great, the physics, music, mechanics, and premise are all really good. The developers really thought out of the box to bring a truely innovative game to life. However, it's a real shame that it's all ruined by the timed missions and the impossible "save" situation. I've never seen anything like it, Do I have your attention? This game is quite amazing, the graphics are great, the physics, music, mechanics, and premise are all really good. The developers really thought out of the box to bring a truely innovative game to life. However, it's a real shame that it's all ruined by the timed missions and the impossible "save" situation. I've never seen anything like it, honestly it just boggles my mind at how un-user friendly the whole thing is. If you like a game that quickly becomes a job, and stops being fun after a few hours, this is your game. (This is the closest I've ever come to throwing my game controller through the t.v.)… Expand
  59. colinp
    Mar 5, 2007
    4
    i really wanted this game when i saw the previews , but when i got it it wasnt as good as i imagined. the save system is retarded and the bosses are just ridiculous to beat. it pissed me off when i couildnt beat that faggit clown and the fag in the gun store. oh yah and the dick sucker in the hardware store who tyhinks the guy is fucking korean. i did like killin the zombies and havingi really wanted this game when i saw the previews , but when i got it it wasnt as good as i imagined. the save system is retarded and the bosses are just ridiculous to beat. it pissed me off when i couildnt beat that faggit clown and the fag in the gun store. oh yah and the dick sucker in the hardware store who tyhinks the guy is fucking korean. i did like killin the zombies and having some fun weapons, except for the guns u cant move when u shoot if ur aiming and if ur not aiming and shooting u are shooting att random zombies and mostly missing.… Expand
  60. KarlL
    May 16, 2008
    4
    Probably the most frustrating game I have ever played. The game forces you along at its own pace and if you don't go along with it you will miss out on parts of the storyline. Weapons break quickly and without warning and the game then equips you with the next item in your inventory, very annoying when your beating zombies with a bat and when suddenly your character switches to a Probably the most frustrating game I have ever played. The game forces you along at its own pace and if you don't go along with it you will miss out on parts of the storyline. Weapons break quickly and without warning and the game then equips you with the next item in your inventory, very annoying when your beating zombies with a bat and when suddenly your character switches to a magazine and gets torn apart. Friendly AI is as brainless as the zombies and loves to get itself killed. Terrible save system that makes you replay huge segments of the game. And cheating boss fights. In the first battle when your shooting your enemy he will simply ignore the fact he is being shot and fire back at you, But when you get shot you stumble around like a retard unable to do anything. Why doesn't this happen to him too? And when attempting to aim with your gun the game will suddenly snap your view to a completely different place then where you were looking, meaning you have to very slowly turn your crosshair back to where it is you wanted to fire.… Expand
  61. TigerOrphan0
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    This game was really fun when I first got it because I liked hitting zombies with baseball bats and bowling balls, but then it got really boring really fast. The storyline is weak, kill zombies and find survivors for 3 days, then get picked up by a helocopter. The bosses are extremely difficult to defeat and they should've had a difficulty setting. Dont buy this game it only entertained meThis game was really fun when I first got it because I liked hitting zombies with baseball bats and bowling balls, but then it got really boring really fast. The storyline is weak, kill zombies and find survivors for 3 days, then get picked up by a helocopter. The bosses are extremely difficult to defeat and they should've had a difficulty setting. Dont buy this game it only entertained me for around 24 hours.… Expand
  62. osprey
    Aug 7, 2013
    4
    I wanted so badly to love this game because I think I can see what the developers were trying to do. I struggled and hung in there to get as much out of the game as I could but I was afraid to save for fear of being stuck without enough time to get to the next mission and sure enough at the very end of the game I didn't leave enough time and had to start all over again. I am going to tryI wanted so badly to love this game because I think I can see what the developers were trying to do. I struggled and hung in there to get as much out of the game as I could but I was afraid to save for fear of being stuck without enough time to get to the next mission and sure enough at the very end of the game I didn't leave enough time and had to start all over again. I am going to try one more time but I am not having fun and am mad as hell. You have been warned.… Expand
  63. Astronauta10
    Apr 21, 2012
    4
    I agree with some positive reviews given, but this game is very frustrating, repetitive movements, in spite of not having time to solve some secundary missions, the victims that you rescues are very idiots, having that be repetitively by pressing the y button to call them, aiming is horrible, I do not recommend.
  64. CerealMonster
    Jan 2, 2014
    4
    I found this game fun for the first week but it went downhill from there. Forgetting to save was a BIG problem especially after of hours of play, which led me to think that they (the developers) never had enough time to implant an auto save after each mission. Good game but gets boring after a while after you get used to the cheesiness.
  65. coopert
    Jan 11, 2014
    4
    I'm not sure how to take Dead Rising, I will start by saying I didn't complete this game, I found killing zombies gets a little boring after a short time but saying that I do remember this game, I remember it for zombie killing being fun unlike left 4 dead or dead island, also I recently bought the second game with no intention of completing it, I bought it just to have fun killingI'm not sure how to take Dead Rising, I will start by saying I didn't complete this game, I found killing zombies gets a little boring after a short time but saying that I do remember this game, I remember it for zombie killing being fun unlike left 4 dead or dead island, also I recently bought the second game with no intention of completing it, I bought it just to have fun killing zombies. I don't really understand modern pop cultures obsession with zombies, between Dawn of the Dead and Shaun of the Dead all the story that can be had out of the zombies has been extracted. So the story was something I was not interested in from the start, also I found the boss fights incredibly hard but maybe I'm just crap. At the end of the day I see saw real potential within this game and I think it can appeal to a wide audience who would be more patient with it than me and enjoy the story. I do recommend having a Dead Rising title in your 360 collection (for the right price, like under £5) even if it's just to pick up now and then just to cave in some zombie skull but despite the game being memorable and fun it's all very short lived and is only worth playing in 20 minute spurts every blue moon so I can't say it belongs with any gaming greats, I can't even say it's good just average.… Expand
  66. ColeS.
    Sep 16, 2006
    3
    I went into this game expecting at the very least a mindless brawler that would occupy the weekend. What I got was frustration at every turn! Because of the awful survival AI and terrible aiming system I was constantly doint portions over and over again trying to get the survivors back to the safe area. And why am I dealing with all of these idiots? Because I have to wait six hours before I went into this game expecting at the very least a mindless brawler that would occupy the weekend. What I got was frustration at every turn! Because of the awful survival AI and terrible aiming system I was constantly doint portions over and over again trying to get the survivors back to the safe area. And why am I dealing with all of these idiots? Because I have to wait six hours before I can continue the story. If you have to try it, rent it.… Expand
  67. BrainT.
    Apr 6, 2007
    3
    The controls just didn't work for me - and the pacing of the game was off - not to mention the frustrating save system. Dead Rising...Forget about it.
  68. ListenU.
    Oct 7, 2008
    3
    This game showed promise, and in theory should be fun. But the CONTROLS are terrible. Really, among the worst I have ever seen in a game. Plus the uber-tiny type made it impossible to read the text. I don't get how so many people like this game... I got so frustrated with the horrid control scheme (specifically combat and guns) that I traded it in after a few hours.
  69. CommandoDude
    Jul 4, 2008
    3
    This. Game. Sucked. Unless you REALLY like zombie games, you will be disappointed. Or at least, I was. At first, it was an interesting game concept, stuck in a mall with zombies, taking pictures of them, trying to uncover some conspiracy. I was quickly disappointed however, by the sheer unrealistic nature of the game, with an endless army of zombies, and stupidly insane combat moves. Not This. Game. Sucked. Unless you REALLY like zombie games, you will be disappointed. Or at least, I was. At first, it was an interesting game concept, stuck in a mall with zombies, taking pictures of them, trying to uncover some conspiracy. I was quickly disappointed however, by the sheer unrealistic nature of the game, with an endless army of zombies, and stupidly insane combat moves. Not to mention that more then half of the survivors in this mall are somehow deranged psychopaths, and pretty much everyone else is useless. Don't get me started on how hard it is to use guns. I got so fed up with this game I just stopped playing.… Expand
  70. JimM.
    Aug 13, 2006
    3
    I cannot believe this game is getting great reviews. It is SO repetitive, confusing, the interface sucks, its a mess. This game deserves like a 50 at best - I guess none of these reviewers have the balls to slag off Capcom or something. The graphics aren't great, the interface isn't intuative, the fight control sucks, no aiming system for the pistols, it goes on and on. And on I cannot believe this game is getting great reviews. It is SO repetitive, confusing, the interface sucks, its a mess. This game deserves like a 50 at best - I guess none of these reviewers have the balls to slag off Capcom or something. The graphics aren't great, the interface isn't intuative, the fight control sucks, no aiming system for the pistols, it goes on and on. And on top of that, no multiplayer or even 2 player. Trust me, this game SUCKS!… Expand
  71. DavidM.
    Aug 15, 2006
    3
    Aweful save system. Tedious and boring boss fights. Lame story. Lacks any real control config. Text size is too small to read on anything less than a 32" TV.
  72. TylerS.
    Aug 15, 2006
    3
    I wasnt sure if i wanted to buy this game. I was at first thinking of renting it but i decided that it sounds good and i should go ahead and buy it. I am very upset with Capcom coming up with such a ridiculous save system. I have saved that old couple on the roof lyk 8 times now and decided I am done playing this stupid game. The weapons get boring and some of the neat sounding weapons I wasnt sure if i wanted to buy this game. I was at first thinking of renting it but i decided that it sounds good and i should go ahead and buy it. I am very upset with Capcom coming up with such a ridiculous save system. I have saved that old couple on the roof lyk 8 times now and decided I am done playing this stupid game. The weapons get boring and some of the neat sounding weapons like CD's dont do any real damage and are lame and dont even fly stright. It is a extremely difficult game also. For some reason these guys on this jeep can hit me from very far away were i cant even see the jeep. I have only been able to complete 1 escort mission *the first one* it is super difficult and I would strongly suggest to rent this first and buy resident evil 4 instead. The bright side of this game is the ability to take out you hatred for the save system by killing zombies with weapons ranging from samurai swords to toy dice.… Expand
  73. RedXIII
    Aug 19, 2006
    3
    This game was all hype. I was really pumped up to get this game it looked like it was going to be awesome, but it fell short of anything even close to greatness, the save system sucks, you do not know what you are doing most of the time because you can't read the text dialogue, the camera sucks, its all around just a bad game, the only reason that it gets a 3 is because it is fun for This game was all hype. I was really pumped up to get this game it looked like it was going to be awesome, but it fell short of anything even close to greatness, the save system sucks, you do not know what you are doing most of the time because you can't read the text dialogue, the camera sucks, its all around just a bad game, the only reason that it gets a 3 is because it is fun for 1/2 an hour hacking and slashing in a mall full of zombies, I didn't even play it for more than 30 mins before i returned it, a major disappointment, if you feel the need though RENT do not waste $60 on this mediocre game! You will thank me.… Expand
  74. BrettS.
    Sep 17, 2006
    2
    So, here we go again. Another awesome, spectacular, fabulous failure for the revelutionary gaming system xbox 360. Where to begin...hmmm..so many places, well let's start with the subtitles were small to read, the voice overs were inaudible, the game play boring, and annoying side quests that made no sense. Visually, the game was nice but not as revelutionary as some of the other So, here we go again. Another awesome, spectacular, fabulous failure for the revelutionary gaming system xbox 360. Where to begin...hmmm..so many places, well let's start with the subtitles were small to read, the voice overs were inaudible, the game play boring, and annoying side quests that made no sense. Visually, the game was nice but not as revelutionary as some of the other games for the 360. While playing this game i couldn't get over the feeling of something was missing from the game. Maybe i was too busy comparing it to the supremely well done resident evil, oh wait, that must be it, it trys too hard to be like resident evil, but fails miserably. The story line for this game is kind of cool, in that choosing different doors or pathways leads you to different parts of the story line. However, the storyline seemed thrown together from our favorite zombie take over the world movies, and lacked the luster and essence of resident evil for which it tried so hard to measure up to. This would be a fun game for someone with nothing to do on a weekend, and who enjoys mindnumbing button mashing fun, that is pathetically repetitive and...hmm...oh yah BORING!!!!. Well done xbox 360, if you keep this up you will eventually game yourself out of buisness. Personally, if the next salvo of games is as bad as the last one, i will be putting my 360 up for sale.… Expand
  75. JohnG.
    Jan 6, 2007
    2
    All I have to say is that this game sucks! The save system sucks! A.I. sucks! Dialogue sucks! Everything sucks! I am so glad that I rented this game before buying it. I about threw the disc out of the window it sucked so bad. For those who read this don't buy OR rent this game because it SUCKS!
  76. BlisterfishCafe
    Sep 18, 2006
    2
    Uh, er, ahem. You wander around a mall and smash zombies with various items. I owned this game and returned it after giving it a reasonable run through. This game sucks. The "save" points are horrible. Most of all it's incredibly boring!!!
  77. LeeG.
    Apr 4, 2007
    2
    This could have been a such a good game. I disagree with the save system but thats not my real complaint about this game. the real let down for this game is the time restriction, forever looking at the watch, not being able to fully enjoy the games environment which did look cool totally ruined this game. For me I want to be able to freely explore a game and engross myself in the This could have been a such a good game. I disagree with the save system but thats not my real complaint about this game. the real let down for this game is the time restriction, forever looking at the watch, not being able to fully enjoy the games environment which did look cool totally ruined this game. For me I want to be able to freely explore a game and engross myself in the environment at my own leisure, sure put a couple of timed missions in, but the whole game, what a way to ruin a perfectly good game!… Expand
  78. MikeB
    Feb 10, 2009
    2
    Graphics great, but everything else pretty shocking. Cutscenes, time limits, pathetic AI, frustrating bosses, abysmal controls, terrible save scheme and hopeless weapon / inventory logic. I can't stand it when developers fall in love with their own engine or gimmick, and lose sight of making their game easy and fun to play!
  79. JJNuzzo
    Aug 23, 2006
    2
    Well, let me just start by telling everyone that anyone who rates this game as amazing and the best is just a Capcom's lap dog. I went to the store determined that this was a great game by the way everyone talked about it, boy I was wrong. What a waste of $60. The camera angles suck, it's all over the place. The wepons suck, if you hit someone so many times with something the Well, let me just start by telling everyone that anyone who rates this game as amazing and the best is just a Capcom's lap dog. I went to the store determined that this was a great game by the way everyone talked about it, boy I was wrong. What a waste of $60. The camera angles suck, it's all over the place. The wepons suck, if you hit someone so many times with something the wepon breaks and sometimes your just left with nothing. The guns suck, it doesnt give you the option to run and aim so if you aim you have to stay in one spot and shoot, and if you run around and shoot your not going to hit anything that you want. The fact that the only dialog in the game is the short video is so stupid. Everything else is just words printed on a small screen. Way too many load screens. If you ever played the original Resident Evil for the original Playstation then you know what I mean. I didnt really mind it that much with that game because it rocked!! Maybe Capcom should take notes from Rockstar since Rockstar provides us with an undisapointment level every game of this nature. TAKE NOTES!!!! Please for all of us who already got scammed 60 bucks, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!!! I am so frustrated and mad at Capcom right now I just want to pee myself.… Expand
  80. YarghD.
    Dec 12, 2006
    2
    So incredibly frustrating. Saving times are terrible and I didn't life know how to save people without them getting killed. I didn't really know how to do anything in this game.
  81. tennboy1981
    Jan 22, 2011
    2
    So whats good about this game? Absolutely nothing. I bought this game because I am a zombie game fan, but this game is just plain corny and dumb. I thought 10 bucks for the game was a good deal. Now I see why it goes for 10 bucks. Because it sucks....For one, its EXTREMELY hard to save the game. At the beginning of the game, there is one save point that you have to go to. Within the firstSo whats good about this game? Absolutely nothing. I bought this game because I am a zombie game fan, but this game is just plain corny and dumb. I thought 10 bucks for the game was a good deal. Now I see why it goes for 10 bucks. Because it sucks....For one, its EXTREMELY hard to save the game. At the beginning of the game, there is one save point that you have to go to. Within the first 5 minutes, you are up against a gun battle with some guy who is extremely hard to kill, jumping all over the place, and throwing bombs at you, all while you are trying to get the aiming set up to shoot the guy...which, by the way, the aiming SUCKS too....meanwhile this cell phone in the corner is constantly rining while youare trying to kill the guy which is totally annoying...by then you are dead from a bomb.....then you lose all progress and have to start from scratch all over again. The plot is rediculous, the animation sucks, the characters suck......there is nothing good about this game. Yeah picking up random things to hit at zombies, thats about the most fun you will have in this game. After dieing about 5 times in a row, after having to go through the process of starting from scratch, since its almost impossible to save....I gave up.....what a waste of 10 bucks. Sad excuse for a zombie game… Expand
  82. Killman
    Jan 19, 2012
    2
    One of the most frustrating games ever created. The idea starts out so well. Stuck in a mall with all sorts of weapons to kill ZOMBIES. HOW did Capcom RUIN such a simple concept? Let's see the list: Horrible human A.I. (The zombies are smarter. SERIOUSLY.), unfair psychopath battles (Who are immune to zombie attacks), a horrible save system, a horrible melee system, worthless story, aOne of the most frustrating games ever created. The idea starts out so well. Stuck in a mall with all sorts of weapons to kill ZOMBIES. HOW did Capcom RUIN such a simple concept? Let's see the list: Horrible human A.I. (The zombies are smarter. SERIOUSLY.), unfair psychopath battles (Who are immune to zombie attacks), a horrible save system, a horrible melee system, worthless story, a frustrating timed aspect, bad vehicle control, strange and awkward animations, a cult group that appears later and kills the feel of the game, the list goes on and on and on. It gets a two for impressive graphics and the gameplay can be enjoyable at times, but it is all ruined by so many things.… Expand
  83. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    2
    Dead Rising est un survival traité comme un vulgaire jeu d'arcade dans son interface et son maniement : une approche qui produit un gameplay aussi lourd que répétitif et à cet égard, on s'aperçoit avec le recul qu'on s'amusait amplement avec la démo en temps limité : nul besoin de s'échiner en vain sur le jeu complet avec sa durée de vie artificiellement rallongée, ses boss ingérables etDead Rising est un survival traité comme un vulgaire jeu d'arcade dans son interface et son maniement : une approche qui produit un gameplay aussi lourd que répétitif et à cet égard, on s'aperçoit avec le recul qu'on s'amusait amplement avec la démo en temps limité : nul besoin de s'échiner en vain sur le jeu complet avec sa durée de vie artificiellement rallongée, ses boss ingérables et son système de sauvegarde inacceptable. Seules la technique et l'ambiance méritent 2 **** points. Pas plus.… Expand
  84. MiguelG.
    Oct 6, 2006
    1
    I wish I had listen to the guys in here that said "Do Not Buy This Rubish", and many other places that warned about the obnoxious implementation of the gameplay in this game. The game is almost unplayable! It's very, very, very hard!, at leat in the first 20 attempts, until one leveled enough, but even then don't think it's ever enjoyable, it's still a huge pain! - I wish I had listen to the guys in here that said "Do Not Buy This Rubish", and many other places that warned about the obnoxious implementation of the gameplay in this game. The game is almost unplayable! It's very, very, very hard!, at leat in the first 20 attempts, until one leveled enough, but even then don't think it's ever enjoyable, it's still a huge pain! - huge amount of escort missions, you spend like 80% of the game nursing other NPC's, you don't empatize with your character, you "live" to escort others, it's an escort NPC's game at heart. - These NPC's are the most dumb creatures that appeared in the video-game systems. They just need constant nursing, and talking, you'll play a shrink most of time. - Aiming system is from ZX Spectrum age - stand still to shoot, WTF!? Learn with GTA, Saint's Row, every contemporanean game!!!!, Capcom!!!! - The mix of real-time + one save + about 20 minutes-walk-to-get-to-a-save-spot place really don't go together. I just can't believe no one at QA's Capcom realised this ? Were you asleep ? This issue, per-se, kills the game! Unless someone would like to quit play any game for the next 6 months, and replay this piece of s**t 50 times - I've done my share, I'm in my 17th try... - I know the dialogs by heart now. How sad is that ? I never went "over the top" in criticizing a game, but this..., this...!!!! I even wrote a letter to Capcom, not an email, a real letter! And I promised them I would not buy a game from them in these couple of years, or least until I remember this. Was it so hard to do a regular comtemporanean save-system ? I can even purpose that they could use the Achievements to do this freakiness, like 200GS to achieve "True Ending in Capcom's 'weirdos only' mode". 1 point for the idea, and plot, but the game's "Dead Buried"… Expand
  85. GusW.
    Jun 18, 2007
    1
    I found this game completely dull and repetative. Sure there are a ton of ways to kill zombies, but thats essentially all the game seems to have going for it. Theres no eeriness in the game and nothing to make you think. The only feeling of tension, or should I really say pressure, comes from the race against the clock.
  86. AdrianC.
    Aug 14, 2006
    1
    If you are an adult that doesn't have time to be a fanboy, this game just sucks. Great idea, good fun for about an hour....250 plus weapons? You won't care after a while. The AI and Save system are the worst I have ever seen or ever will see I am sure. I am going right back to the store and demanding my money back. I don't care that they won't accept refunds on opened If you are an adult that doesn't have time to be a fanboy, this game just sucks. Great idea, good fun for about an hour....250 plus weapons? You won't care after a while. The AI and Save system are the worst I have ever seen or ever will see I am sure. I am going right back to the store and demanding my money back. I don't care that they won't accept refunds on opened merchandise...I will fight until I get my money back because the game is THAT BAD... A lot of you that havethis game will disagree and that is okay, but I have to put my two sense in to warn those that don't have the game. I am not exaggerating when I say that the save system makes it THE worst game I have ever played. Stay away unless you like doing the same thing over and over again...And I don't mean killing zombies...I mean playing the first hour over and over again...I don't often comment on these boards, but this game made me so angry that the programers thought they could waste my time with this drivel that I had to warn people away from it. This game is pure HYPE. We all waited so long and got taken...Capcom is lauging at us and whoever is responsible for this atrocity is sighing with relief that they can keep their jobs because obviously some reviewers are being bought. okay i am done flaming. some of you will disagree, like I said. some of you will thank me.… Expand
  87. 5kepticalplayer
    Aug 18, 2006
    1
    Boring, boring, boring. Graphics: Great! Killing zombies: Great (for a little while) Archaic Save System: AARRRH! What a stupid way to make the game more challenging. I'm completely un-egaged with the story because of the necessity to repeat sections for no real good reason. Terrible Control System: AAAARRRGGHH I'm giving this a one because I'm so disappointed in the game play.
  88. Moneyman
    Aug 25, 2006
    1
    Just played this game and I am glad I rented it... The controls and targeting system really really need improvement. Stick with what works Halo...Call of Duty 2 style movement. The game story seemed good at first....but you have to repeat the same scenes over and over and over again. This game is way over rated it gets a one from me.
  89. Ed
    Aug 15, 2006
    1
    This game looks awesome, however after playing for about five minutes you'll want to find something else to do with your time. The weapons are poor and you can only hammer on the buttons to kill surrounding zombies for so long (approx 5 minutes) before the repitition gets silly.
  90. JohnA.
    Aug 29, 2006
    1
    What does everybody see in this game. Its garbage. I dont get how this could get over a 3. Shooting in this game is terrible. This game is way to overhyped. Way to overhyped. What garbage. Just sold my copy 2 days later.
  91. DanI.
    Feb 3, 2007
    0
    I honestly don't have any problem with the save system. The best single-player experience I've had in years. Maybe the best game I've ever played. The weapons kicked a** too. Buy this game.
  92. AlyxS.
    Jul 8, 2007
    0
    Let's seek repetive boring gameplay, horrible aiming system, dumb as a stump npc and an archaic save system. Nothing about this game is good all it is, is running around hitting zombies with stuff over and over and over. Oh also you can pictures of the zombies to quite invigorating once your brain stem detaches from your spinal cord. If you're the kind of person who has fun Let's seek repetive boring gameplay, horrible aiming system, dumb as a stump npc and an archaic save system. Nothing about this game is good all it is, is running around hitting zombies with stuff over and over and over. Oh also you can pictures of the zombies to quite invigorating once your brain stem detaches from your spinal cord. If you're the kind of person who has fun running around picking up teddy bears and hitting the x button over and over while running through groups of zombies then dying and getting to do it over again then I advise seeking medical attention. Trust me don't even rent it despite the apparent mass appeal. it's not even one thing after another it's one thing then that thing again and again and again. So in summary boring repetitive gameplay and horrible atmosphere make for this horrible zombie game.… Expand
  93. DaveW
    May 12, 2008
    0
    Need more of an incentive to kill the zombies, escort missions are boring. Save system is stupid, time system is stupid. Zombies are too uniform. Controls are terrible.
  94. MikeH
    Feb 19, 2009
    0
    you know what........this game just plain sucks. all of these people giving it good reviews, WTF! the graphics suck! yes, for a next gen system, they suck! the character you control (frank) moves like his tampon is about to fall out. the game save system is designed to F@#$ you in the A$$. hope you like starting the game over, from the begining! but hell, you get to carry your stats over, you know what........this game just plain sucks. all of these people giving it good reviews, WTF! the graphics suck! yes, for a next gen system, they suck! the character you control (frank) moves like his tampon is about to fall out. the game save system is designed to F@#$ you in the A$$. hope you like starting the game over, from the begining! but hell, you get to carry your stats over, big F@##ing deal! the aiming system in the game......hell there are games for the ps2 that put this game to shame. as for the ai.......there is no ai, at least for the survivors. last but not least, you have a time limit to play the game in. oh, the fun of time limits. how about i just re-take the sat about 20x times! bottom line, if have a short attention span, like to hurt small animals, this game is for you :) if you are playing this game for a story and to actually finish the game, this game sucks!… Expand
  95. RichardS
    Jun 23, 2008
    0
    Wow what a bad game. Easily the worst I have played on the 360, perhaps in any console. The controls are appalling and completely unintuitive. You use different buttons to move the camera and the gun, you cannot move when shooting, the buttons are all wrong. HORRID. Gameplay is boring and repetitive. After the first dozen killed zombies it is boring. WORST GAME EVER.
  96. henriquert
    Mar 22, 2018
    0
    This game is extremely frustrating and not user friendly. Worst saving system in gaming history, retarded AIs, awkward controls, this game has it all! And if you take 10 minutes to explore the mall and try to find some guns or food you might just fail all case files at once and fail the entire GAME! And that ridiculous walkietalkie that rings at least every second of the game when thereThis game is extremely frustrating and not user friendly. Worst saving system in gaming history, retarded AIs, awkward controls, this game has it all! And if you take 10 minutes to explore the mall and try to find some guns or food you might just fail all case files at once and fail the entire GAME! And that ridiculous walkietalkie that rings at least every second of the game when there are hundreds of angry zombies trying to hit you, so you have to find a safe place, hope for the conversation to be quick and not be interrupted, just so that some mission will become available for 4 minutes on the other side of the planet. I'm sure some nerds can do all the missions on time and are real good at this game, but i don't think this game is worth my time and it doesn't make me want to get better, it just makes me angry and repels me entirely. It's sad that a game like this could get an 85 on metacritic. It makes me question metacritic and gaming critics in general. This game is nothing but a chore, and i have enough of those already in my life.… Expand
  97. Mindkiller7522
    May 31, 2021
    0
    2/21/21-5/30/21 100% Main Story 60% Side Quests

    My experience with Dead Rising goes back to a demo that was released in 2006. This demo made it seem like a really fantastic game. A bit misleading. You're in the shoes of the stereotypical Frank West (He's covered wars, you know.) Frank makes a completely rational decision to be dropped off by helicopter into a mall filled with    2/21/21-5/30/21 100% Main Story 60% Side Quests

    My experience with Dead Rising goes back to a demo that was released in 2006. This demo made it seem like a really fantastic game. A bit misleading.

    You're in the shoes of the stereotypical Frank West (He's covered wars, you know.) Frank makes a completely rational decision to be dropped off by helicopter into a mall filled with zombies. The helicopter is set to return in a few days (sure.) and in the meantime Frank is going to get to the bottom of the outbreak and blow the case wide open.

    The dialogue in this game is either poorly translated or just terrible. Every female is grossly over sexualized. Every character is a racist depiction (the main villain is straight out of a telenovela). I get that it's supposed to be goofy, but it was really insulting.

    While in the mall everything is on a timer. It's one of the worst design choices in a game full of bad design choices. Sometimes you'll barely have time to get to the objective and back, while other times you will be sitting in the save room watching the clock. At one point I was literally waiting for one real-time hour for the next case. I've never had so many appointments in a video game.

    There are also no checkpoints. If you die and haven't saved in a while, sorry! Progress lost! And you'll die a lot. Trying to get through a crowd of zombies means you will usually be grabbed. Unless you have the most powerful weapons they will break in a few hits.

    Most side quests are terrible escort missions with no voiced dialogue. The phone rings every two minutes (and you can't do anything once you answer it) to alert you that there is a survivor somewhere in the mall. You go there and escort them back a LONG way to the Security Room. The people can be killed along the way by the zombies or by friendly fire, and they don't keep up with you at all. The worst escort missions you can imagine.

    The positives are few, but the setting is definitely one of them. The mall is a bit tedious to get from one end to the other, but you really do get to know where everything is. The other positive is the Bosses (Psychopaths). While they may not really be interesting battles, it's very cool that each one is very unique and controlling a different area in the mall.

    At times this game honestly felt like a practical joke it was so bad. They clearly didn't want people to play it given all of the horrendous mechanics. Not recommended.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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