Dead Rising

Dead Rising is an action horror game about Frank West, a freelance photojournalist pursuing a lead in a small suburban town. He finds it overrun by zombies and takes refuge in a shopping mall, where he must survive the attacks and investigate the epidemic.

Survive the mall

The mall has expansive indoor and outdoor areas, with a variety of locations to explore and stores full of resources. Frank can use almost anything he finds to fight the zombies: move objects such as benches and table umbrellas, or take weapons including golf clubs, lawnmowers and fry pans. He can also eat mall food to recover health.

The zombies attack in never-ending waves, with large swarms appearing on screen at once. They retain traces of their former lives in their behavior and appearance. They move more slowly during the day, but become stronger and faster after sunset.

A changing timeline

Time passes whether Frank is active or standing still. Key story events happen at set times, so opportunities can pass while he is elsewhere. As he searches the mall, Frank encounters other survivors; helping them can provide clues about the epidemic and help him navigate the zombie-infested building.

Investigate and document

Frank uses his photojournalistic skills to capture the chaos on film. The better the shot, the greater the reward. He must also uncover why the town has become overrun by the undead.