Dead Rising has at all times performed second fiddle to Capcom’s vastly extra fashionable and profitable Resident Evil franchise. But, whereas Dead Rising may not be as well-known or beloved as Resident Evil, its quirky characters, oddball tone, limitless hordes of zombies, and tension-building ticking clock made it really feel distinctive and helped it develop its personal fanbase.
It began with Useless Rising in 2006, which was in contrast to every other zombie sport launched earlier than that point. It let individuals reside out the fantasy seen in George Romero’s iconic Daybreak of the Useless. Lastly, you may discover a zombie-infested mall and take a look at your numerous methods. Over time the franchise would evolve and alter, in good and unhealthy methods. After Useless Rising 4 in 2016, the series went dormant for a bit.
However excellent news: The franchise is returning later this yr, although not with a brand new sequel. As a substitute, in September, practically 20 years after the primary sport got here out, Capcom is set to release a remake of Dead Rising. So earlier than individuals begin hopping into this new spin on an Xbox 360 zombie traditional, let’s dive into your entire franchise and determine which video games are good, meh, and unhealthy.