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Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered | Review Thread

KaiserBecks

Member
Does any review mention difficulty settings? Couple of weeks ago, when the previews dropped, some people complained about the game being too easy / having faster progression.
I was hoping this was done specifically for the preview version or that they would simply add a hard mode in the final build.
To answer my own question: It doesn’t have difficulty settings. Played it for two hours last night and reached lvl 10. Progression is way faster because you seem to get more PP from taking pictures.

They didn’t change the damage you take from zombies though. You still die incredibly fast if there’s too many Zombies around (especially at night when they’re more aggressive) and move through areas with fewer or better hidden food items. Got also killed by the convicts because I wasn’t equipped enough to fight them yet. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell ♥️
 

rkofan87

Gold Member
It's less "woke" than it is a product of a company they partner with to make sure games they make are more appealing to China. Suddenly all the weird changes they made make sense.

EDIT: The Vietnam and Communist dialog changes align with it too when you know about their involvement with training and supplying Vietcong, removal of erotica and other stuff in Asian countries they're selling in for the first time.
dam you winnie the pooh.
why not make a china one and one for the rest of us?
 

MMaRsu

Member
Removed Erotica bonus points from photo's (removed the Erotica feature entirely), the Butcher was Asian but now he's a white guy, the Vietnam PTSD veteran has had all references to Vietnam removed, less zombies, Non functioning mirrors. Removed original voice actors..

REMOVED THE NEWS TICKER AT THE BOTTOM O_O

Yeah right, get real Capcom
 
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Danny Dudekisser

I paid good money for this Dynex!
Censorship aside (and yes, it's annoying enough that I won't buy the game), it does feel like they scrubbed a lot of the personality of the original game clean. Little nips and tucks here and there that, on their own, don't mean much... but the rough charm of the original seems absent. I haven't played Dead Rising since it first came out and I don't remember it being a great game... but this remaster does make me want to go revisit the original.

Which I think is the exact opposite effect that a re-release is supposed to have for a company in the business of selling video games.
 

DavidGzz

Gold Member
I'm trying to talk myself into getting it, but it looks old. Even with the new graphics, in motion the gameplay looks like I remember it from back in the day. I might just wait until I see some good mods to get rid of some of the annoyances like inventory limit, slow running, squishy survivors, etc.
 

MiguelItUp

Member
Installing now and looking forward to getting into it. The original is the main reason I wanted a 360, so, it'll be cool to check it out again. Whatever changes were made really don't bother me in the slightest, the core game is all still there, and that's what matters most to me.
 
Watching a streamer play and I'm surprised they didn't censor/remove all the suicidal stuff in the game. I'd think suicidal imagery is more harmful for the modern audience than taking an upskirt photo, but what do I know?
 

TwiztidElf

Member
The muscle memory is strong here.
I could almost do it blindfolded. Samurai Sword/Books/Uzi/Adam/Small Chainsaws/Etc.
I can't believe how much I remember.
Blasted all the way through to Case5/Isabella already.

Enjoying it a lot and I'm super happy they did this release. The quality of life improvements are great, particularly the ability to fast forward time.
But yeah, there are things not to like here also. It is not the perfect remaster that's for sure.
 

MiguelItUp

Member
Seems like it's getting more points just from nostalgia rather than the game actually being good to play
I mean to be honest, the core gameplay is there among other things and some improvements. So if you thought the original was fun, you'll think this is fun, and that's really it.
 

DrDryRub

Banned
Omg the crying about "censorship",it doesn't Impact the game at all. Yea you used to take "erotic or sexy" pics but so what and the other changes were made because they were in poor taste. Changes are always made in all forms of entertainment as the world progresses (regresses) in some cases.

The game is just as good if not better than the original.
 

peek

Member
Omg the crying about "censorship",it doesn't Impact the game at all. Yea you used to take "erotic or sexy" pics but so what and the other changes were made because they were in poor taste. Changes are always made in all forms of entertainment as the world progresses (regresses) in some cases.

The game is just as good if not better than the original.
Then why change it in the first place?

And hell, why change it to that direction? If anything, probably woulda got more sales if the changes were more violence and sex appeal lol.
 

DrDryRub

Banned
Then why change it in the first place?

And hell, why change it to that direction? If anything, probably woulda got more sales if the changes were more violence and sex appeal lol.
Times change, cultures change, the world changes and mediums usually change with them. Some people don't like change 🤷🏻‍♂️ but it happens. If it. Others some that much then just don't buy it . The changes aren't a big deal and no one should really cry about it. For every sensitive person who would hate the original content there's an equal amount who will hate the censored ones. People are sensitive no matter what side their on 🤷🏻‍♂️.

Either way it's still fun. I would have preferred it to be a lil cheaper since the game really isn't that difficult.
 

TGO

Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
Ya know.... why is ALWAYS go in one direction?

Like imagine when they do a remaster/remake, instead of toning everything down, they actually upped it all? Lmao, id buy it in a second if they went more gore, sexy, over the top with it.
You got the more gore, that's okay because the left likes violence.
In fact anything that you would be straight up fired if they caught you viewing it at work & probably be reported to the police 20 years ago for is okay to them.
 

Danny Dudekisser

I paid good money for this Dynex!
Omg the crying about "censorship",it doesn't Impact the game at all. Yea you used to take "erotic or sexy" pics but so what and the other changes were made because they were in poor taste. Changes are always made in all forms of entertainment as the world progresses (regresses) in some cases.

The game is just as good if not better than the original.

Can you explain why adhering to modern standards of morality is a good thing? Why is a game better if it changes to not offend the sensibilities of this supposed modern audience? Why is today's set of standards inherently better than what came before?

And besides - if your argument is that tastes change, then this remaster will be just as out of touch down the road. Except that it won't have any of the off-kilter charm the original did.
 

Bridges

Gold Member
Kinda crazy that I made it to level 10 before I even encountered the first survivor. The XP scaling changes really weren't necessary.

This is a weird one because I don't appreciate all of the things they've removed, but a lot of the changes are nice. Graphics are good, durability meter is handy, the map is better, moving while shooting is good. I thought I'd hate the new voices more but I don't really mind them (though I still prefer the original).

Got to the convicts and experienced my first death trying to rescue the survivor. It actually put a smile on my face to die there, it's just like old times. Opted to restart the playthrough with my level ups and will get back at it again at some point.
 

Northeastmonk

Gold Member
Bought the original on Steam Deck just recently because it’s Deck Verified. Haven’t played the original since 360. Can’t go wrong for a couple bucks.
 

peek

Member
Times change, cultures change, the world changes and mediums usually change with them. Some people don't like change 🤷🏻‍♂️ but it happens. If it. Others some that much then just don't buy it . The changes aren't a big deal and no one should really cry about it. For every sensitive person who would hate the original content there's an equal amount who will hate the censored ones. People are sensitive no matter what side their on 🤷🏻‍♂️.

Either way it's still fun. I would have preferred it to be a lil cheaper since the game really isn't that difficult.
No, I get there may be chages... but why oh why is it ALWAYS in one direction? To tone everything down?

To my knowledge, i cant recall a recent remaster/remake that actually made the game MORE sex appeal. It feels like its always less xD

Buncha prudes.
 

Moses85

Member
Is it coming to Gamepass?
Mike Myers No GIF
 

DrDryRub

Banned
No, I get there may be chages... but why oh why is it ALWAYS in one direction? To tone everything down?

To my knowledge, i cant recall a recent remaster/remake that actually made the game MORE sex appeal. It feels like its always less xD

Buncha prude
Lol of course it would to be to tone things down. They aren't gonna expose more boobs or have full on sex scenes now days. The "left/liberals" are sensitive to race, gender, and women's rights while the "right/conservatives" are sensitive to religioun/sex/nudity/cursing/ anything that could potentially make their precious babies have meltdowns since conservative children are so fragile. Things will always have to be toned down as society changes.
 

TwiztidElf

Member
I like a lot of the QOL additions but the atmosphere, voice acting, and graphics/design are all inferior to the original. Even with that said, the game is still very unique and holds up well because of that. If you complain about the timer I hate you.
I've finished my first play through at level 38 and beat the tank/military guy.
On reflection, neither the original or this remaster are clearly better to me. They're different.
When re-watching footage from the original I really miss the bright colours. This new one is really dull.
 
All this RE stuff has my hyped to replay the game:



Waiting for the physical version to drop in November though, plenty to keep me busy until then 👌
 

MMaRsu

Member
Omg the crying about "censorship",it doesn't Impact the game at all. Yea you used to take "erotic or sexy" pics but so what and the other changes were made because they were in poor taste. Changes are always made in all forms of entertainment as the world progresses (regresses) in some cases.

The game is just as good if not better than the original.

Hey, just wanted you to know.

Your opinion isnt a fact

So fuck off with your cheering of censorship already

Lopping zombies heads off is perfectly fine

But taking a riskey picture of a zombie isnt.

Why dont you fuck off with your puritanical bullshit hypocritical views?

The game isnt as good as the original.
 
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MMaRsu

Member
I've finished my first play through at level 38 and beat the tank/military guy.
On reflection, neither the original or this remaster are clearly better to me. They're different.
When re-watching footage from the original I really miss the bright colours. This new one is really dull.

Yup another thing that blatantly bothered me.

Its not saturated, its not colorful, its not bright.

Which is in fact the anthethesis to the mood of Dead Rising
 

MMaRsu

Member
Calm Down Al Pacino GIF


Stick with the original if you dont like the remaster.

Yeah that's what people are doing.

Stop telling fans of the OG this new 'demaster' is the same as the original, there isn't anything different, there isnt any bearing on gameplay etc blablabla

Not aimed at you but clowns who keep telling people to shut up.

If you want to consume and move onto the next product like a zombie be my guest.

That doesn't mean we can't voice our opinions.

The only reason I actually want to buy this shitty product is to make a video essay of why it's so trash
But then I'd have to purchase a censored product. Ugh
 
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