Info about Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster:

Official game description:
Digital Deluxe
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\*The contents of this pack are also sold individually.  
Please be careful not to buy the same content twice.  
**Contents:**  
\- Main Game  
\- Costumes & BGM: Willamette Parkview Mall Pack  
\- Costumes & BGM: Resident Evil Heroes Pack  
\- Costumes & BGM: Resident Evil Villains Pack  
\- Costumes & BGM: Mega Man Pack  
\- Costumes & BGM: Capcom Fighters Pack  
\*Costumes can be changed at the closet in the Security Room in the game.  
\*BGM can be changed via "Change Mall BGM" on the Options screen.
About the Game
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Dead Rising returns with modern graphics!  
More than just a remaster, this Deluxe Remaster is a full graphical overhaul of the first game in zombie-slaughtering action game series "Dead Rising."  
This remaster has also been fully voiced, supports auto-saves, and has various other quality-of-life features.  
Witness the unmatched mayhem and freedom for yourself!  
**\- Story:**  
One day, the peaceful town of Willamette, Colorado, found itself put under quarantine by the U.S. army.  
Frank West, a freelance journalist, smells a scoop and finds his way into the only shopping mall in town.  
Unfortunately, the mall had turned into a living hell, crawling with countless zombies.  
Help will arrive in 72 hours, so it's up to him to find out the truth behind this incident before it's too late!  
**\- Realistic graphics reborn through RE ENGINE!**  
All of the graphics, including the characters and environments, have been renewed, and greatly improved over the original.  
Character's facial expressions, material textures, and blood spatter all look much more realistic.  
Overwhelming hordes of zombies fill the screen with completely remade graphics!  
**\- Smoother and friendlier to play!**  
The gameplay of the original remains intact, but there are various quality-of-life improvements, such as auto-saving, revamped controls, improved UI, and many other details.  
The game is now also fully voiced for improved immersion.  
**\- Spend 72 hours the way you want!**  
The game takes place in a giant shopping mall.  
Use regular weapons like guns and baseball bats, or use daily household objects. Anything goes when it comes to survival!  
Rescue other survivors, and try out some new clothes while you're at it.  
Just remember that under these extreme circumstances, it's not just zombies, but psychopaths you'll have to deal with as well. Who poses the biggest threat, zombies or humans!?

Release date: 18 Sep, 2024

Categories: Survival, Open-World Exploration, Single-player Story, Time-based Mechanics, Gore-focused Combat, Photography Gameplay, Character Customization


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Significant improvements over original (weight 0.97): The remaster features significant improvements over the original, including enhanced graphics, modernized controls, quality of life updates like autosaving and time skip, and improved AI. These changes make the game more accessible and enjoyable for both new and returning players, while still retaining the core gameplay and charm of the original.
- Modernized and improved controls (weight 0.72): The game features modernized controls, including the ability to move while aiming and remappable controls, which improve the overall gameplay experience. These changes make the game more fluid and intuitive, addressing a major issue with the original's clunky controls.
- Helpful autosaving and save system (weight 0.71): The addition of autosaving and multiple save slots addresses a major pain point from the original game, making it more forgiving and less frustrating. These features prevent significant progress loss due to unexpected deaths or crashes.
- Greatly improved graphics with RE Engine (weight 0.71): The game's graphics have been significantly enhanced using the RE Engine, resulting in improved textures, character models, lighting, and environmental details. This visual overhaul brings the game up to modern standards and creates a more immersive experience.
- Vastly improved Survivor AI (weight 0.2): Survivor AI has been significantly improved, making escort missions less tedious and more enjoyable. Survivors are now more intelligent, capable of following directions, navigating the environment, and assisting the player in combat.
- Improved and more playable Infinity Mode (weight 0.1): Infinity Mode has been reworked to be more enjoyable, with features like the ability to save progress, fast forward time, and randomized survivor spawns. These changes make the mode less tedious and more replayable.
- Fun, gory, and humorous gameplay (weight 0.09): The game retains its unique blend of zombie-killing action, dark humor, and B-movie horror elements, providing a fun and engaging experience. The mall setting offers ample opportunities for exploration and creative zombie slaying.
- Nostalgic and enjoyable experience (weight 0.06): The game evokes nostalgia for the original while offering a fresh experience with updated graphics and gameplay. The reviewer enjoyed the game, with some considering it one of the best gaming experiences ever.

Common complaints:
- Significant performance and stability issues (weight 0.46): The game suffers from significant technical issues, including stuttering, frame rate drops, crashes, and poor optimization. Many reviewers found the game unplayable due to these problems, even on systems exceeding recommended specifications. This makes the game difficult to recommend in its current state.
- Inferior voice acting quality (weight 0.44): The new voice acting is a major point of contention, with many reviewers finding it inferior to the original. Common complaints include awkward intonation, lack of emotion, and miscast roles, particularly for iconic characters like Frank and Brad. This negatively impacts the game's atmosphere and character interactions.
- Lacks original charm and essence (weight 0.33): The remaster/remake fails to capture the essence and charm of the original game. Many reviewers feel it's a downgrade due to content removal, unnecessary changes, censorship, and a soulless feel. Some even suggest the original is better in almost every way, making the remake not worth the asking price.
- Significantly reduced difficulty (weight 0.32): The game's difficulty has been significantly reduced, making it too easy and less challenging than the original. This is due to improved AI, faster leveling, and changes to enemy health and behavior. Some reviewers feel this diminishes the original's appeal, especially for experienced players.
- Unnecessary censorship implemented (weight 0.31): The remaster includes censorship, with changes to character designs, dialogue, and the removal of certain content like the 'Erotica' photo mode. Reviewers feel this detracts from the game's original edgy charm and satirical nature. Some consider these changes unnecessary and inconsistent.
- Lacks polish and detail (weight 0.26): The game feels unpolished and rough around the edges, with outdated animations and a lack of attention to detail. The graphical quality, while an improvement, doesn't reach the level of other RE Engine remakes. This contributes to the feeling that the game is a rushed and unfinished product.
- Problematic zombie behavior/spawning (weight 0.15): Zombies exhibit problematic behavior, including excessive grabbing, inconsistent hit detection, and spawning inside objects. The game also suffers from a lack of ambient sounds and a lower zombie density compared to the original, diminishing the feeling of a zombie apocalypse.
- Lacks content and key features (weight 0.15): The game lacks key features and content, such as weapon combinations, interactive environments, and a co-op mode. Reviewers feel the core gameplay feels outdated and uninspired, with limited weapon variety and a lack of satisfying combat options.

Gameplay feedback:
- Use anything as a weapon (weight 0.1): Players can utilize a wide variety of objects as weapons against zombies, encouraging experimentation and creativity in combat. The game world is filled with items that can be used for both offense and healing.
- Time management is key (weight 0.09): The game retains its time-based structure, requiring players to manage their time effectively to complete missions, rescue survivors, and defeat psychopaths within a 72-hour limit. A time-skip mechanic has been added to alleviate some of the pressure.
- Designed for multiple playthroughs (weight 0.02): The game's design encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different endings and strategies. Leveling up is faster, allowing players to experience more skill moves earlier.
- Mall setting, zombie survival (weight 0.01): The game is set in a zombie-infested mall, inspired by Dawn of the Dead, where players must survive for 3 days. The core gameplay loop involves rescuing survivors and guiding them to a safe shelter.
- Photography for experience points (weight 0.01): The game features a photography system where players can earn experience points by taking photos of specific scenes, such as landmarks, zombie hordes, and survivors. The camera also has new modules that offer new possibilities for taking pictures.
- Rebalanced Psychopaths (bosses) (weight 0.01): Psychopaths (bosses) have been rebalanced, with some reviewers noting they are easier due to predictable attack patterns, while others find them more threatening due to improved AI. Their health has been increased, making fights longer.
- Visible item durability (weight 0.01): The game now displays item health and durability on-screen, allowing players to easily track weapon damage. This provides better feedback and helps players manage their resources more effectively.
- Content removed due to standards (weight 0.01): Some content, such as erotic photos, has been removed from the game due to "modern standards". These changes do not significantly impact the core gameplay experience.

Performance notes:
- Lowering settings may improve stability (weight 0.2): Many players have found that lowering graphics settings, particularly texture and shadow quality, can mitigate some of the performance issues like crashing and stuttering. However, these adjustments do not guarantee a stable experience, especially on high-end PCs.
- Inconsistent loading times reported (weight 0.17): Some reviewers have reported save corruption issues and long loading times, while others have reported fast loading times when playing on an SSD. This suggests that loading times may vary depending on the player's hardware configuration.
- RE Engine has limitations (weight 0.04): The game utilizes the RE Engine, which generally provides enhanced visuals and smooth performance. However, some reviewers noted that the RE Engine may not be well-suited for open-world games, potentially contributing to performance issues and a reduced zombie count compared to the original.
- Noticeable object pop-in issues (weight 0.04): Several reviewers have reported noticeable pop-in issues, particularly in open areas, cutscenes, and during the intro sequence. This can be immersion-breaking and detract from the overall visual experience.
- DLSS performance is questionable (weight 0.01): Some reviewers have reported that DLSS worsens performance and that the game's optimization is poor, making them unwilling to use DLSS to improve performance. FSR is available, but it looks worse than DLSS and does not offer frame generation.

Recommendations:
- Recommended, especially for newcomers/fans (weight 0.54): Many reviewers recommend the game, especially to newcomers or fans of the original, citing improvements and additions. However, some suggest waiting for a sale due to technical issues or the availability of the cheaper original. Ultimately, enjoyment depends on individual preferences and tolerance for outdated mechanics.
- Wait for a sale (weight 0.44): A significant number of reviews suggest waiting for a sale before purchasing the game. This recommendation is often due to concerns about the game's price relative to its content, technical issues, or the availability of the original game at a lower price.
- Recommended for specific audiences (weight 0.27): The game is recommended for fans of zombie games, horror, action, and sandbox games. Some reviewers recommend the game to those who enjoy the story and characters/setting of Willamette Mall. The game is also recommended for those who like quirky RPG/rogue-like mechanics.
- Positive sentiments and high ratings (weight 0.06): Many reviewers express positive sentiments towards the game, calling it amazing, a masterpiece, and fantastic. Some reviewers rate the game highly, with scores of 8/10, 9/10, or even 10/10. However, some reviewers feel that the remaster is rushed or poorly optimized.
- Capcom's work and future (weight 0.03): Reviewers express gratitude to Capcom for reviving the franchise and hope they continue to develop remasters and new games in the series. Some suggest specific improvements, such as adding a hard difficulty or removing Denuvo. A few reviewers express disappointment with Capcom's current quality compared to their past work.
- Hope for future installments (weight 0.03): Many reviewers express hope for future installments in the series, including remakes of other games. They value the quality and polishing of the current experience and look forward to more content. Some reviewers consider the game a fantastic experience and well worth the full price.
- Mixed opinions on the remake (weight 0.02): Some reviewers recommend the remake, while others do not, stating the original is better. Some reviewers believe the remake could have been even better with a more ambitious design. The remake is praised for being excellent, with most changes being either inconsequential or improvements.
- Definitive way to experience (weight 0.02): The rebalancing and quality-of-life improvements may appeal to new and returning players. The polished visuals, quality-of-life upgrades, and additional content make it the definitive way to experience Frank West’s first encounter with the undead.
- Original game still a good option (weight 0.01): The original game is still available and cheaper, with all its wonderful charm intact. The other version is still great too. If you prefer to wait for a sale or try the original, you will have hours of carefree fun.
- Complaints about new voice actors (weight 0.01): Some reviewers complain about the new voice actors, stating there is no reason to replace them. They feel it's disrespectful to the original acting. However, the game is worth it due to the updated AI and complete voice acting.
- Tribute to a classic (weight 0.01): This version is worth experiencing with reasonable expectations: it's primarily a tribute to a classic, with its strengths and minor flaws. The reviewer states that this version has replaced the original 2006 version for them. Either the new version or the original 2006 version is a good choice, depending on preference.

Other player notes:
- Faithful remaster with minor changes (weight 0.09): The game is a 'deluxe remaster' that stays faithful to the original 2006 release, retaining the core gameplay, story, and level layout. It includes graphical enhancements, quality-of-life improvements, and some restored beta content, but it may not feel like a significant upgrade for those familiar with the original. Some reviewers feel that the game feels too similar to the original, while others appreciate the faithfulness.
- Minor censorship, mixed reactions (weight 0.07): Some content has been censored or altered, including the removal of the 'erotica' photo category, changes to character designs, and adjusted dialogue. Reviewers have mixed opinions on these changes, with some finding them insignificant or even positive, while others view them as unnecessary censorship. Some reviewers feel that claims of censorship are exaggerated.
- Story consistent with original game (weight 0.02): The game's story is set in Willamette, Colorado, where photojournalist Frank West investigates a zombie outbreak at a mall. The story explores themes of social commentary, government cover-ups, and the origins of the zombie outbreak, remaining consistent with the original game's narrative.
- Considered pricey by some (weight 0.01): The game is priced at $50, which some reviewers consider expensive, especially since the original game is available for $10. The high price point may deter some players who are familiar with the original game or are unsure about the value of the remaster.
- Faith in Capcom's work (weight 0.01): The reviewer bought the game out of faith in Capcom. The reviewer hopes Capcom considers remaking the second game in the series.
- Includes DLC and Denuvo (weight 0.01): The Deluxe version includes 20 DLCs with costumes and BGM from other Capcom games. The game also has Denuvo, which Capcom has historically removed after a year or so.

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