Dead Rising

Game Review | 13 Oct 2006
When there's no more room in Hell, the Dead will walk the Earth. Unfortunately for Frank West, our fearless freelance reporter
turned hero, he's managed to land himself in the middle of the mall
Satan chose for his landing party, and with zombies ago-go, Frank (aka
you) must survive to break the story to the world, taking pictures of
the carnage as you go. Dead Rising is deceptively simple – find zombies, then dispose of them using whatever is at hand (an easy favourite is the lawnmower) - however provides a depth not normally associated with games of this ilk. For instance, you can choose to help the survivors you might meet along the way, which will impact on the story arc, or you could just let
them become zombie food, snapping away with your trusty camera as the
flesh is stripped from their bones. What should just be a standard hack n' slash affair turns out to be a very enjoyable survival horror/GTA-style cross breed, especially with the variety of weapons and methods of transport. For instance, throwing pizza at the undead while zooming around on a skateboard is more satisfying, and funny, than should be allowed. With plenty of references to your favourite horror flicks – Dawn of The Dead, Brain Dead, and more fun than a barrel full of monkey's (brains) Dead Rising will keep you coming back again and again, even if it is just to splatter a few
undead body parts around the place with a hockey stick. (Josh Wilson)
Xbox 360 (Capcom) http://www.dead-rising.com