DEAD RISING® (2016)

**DEAD RISING® (2016)** Frank West, a freelance photojournalist, pursues a juicy lead to a small suburban town only to find it overrun by zombies. He escapes to the local shopping mall, which, far from being a bastion of safety, plunges him into a true struggle to survive an endless stream of enemies. With full reign over the entire shopping center, Frank can utilize anything to fight off the flesh-hungry mob and search for the truth behind the horrendous epidemic. This action horror game brings new meaning to the phrase 'retail hell,' employing a dynamic real-time system where time continues to pass and influence zombie behavior, making them stronger and faster when the sun sets. The unprecedented swarms come in never-ending waves, consisting of a diverse population of former humans who retain some memory of their previous lives. The mall itself provides an endless supply of resources, from vehicles and makeshift weapons like golf clubs and lawnmowers, to various "mall food" for health recovery. Players will encounter other survivors, helping them to gain valuable clues as to what has happened, and can utilize Frank's photojournalistic skills to capture the insanity on film for rewards. Expansive indoor and outdoor areas, coupled with "Swarm Technology" allowing unprecedented enemy numbers on screen, ensure nonstop, pulse-pounding action, intense gore, and vibrant realism. This 2016 version further enhances the experience with significant technical upgrades, including support for up to five save slots, native Xbox/PlayStation controller support, 4K resolution, uncapped frame rates up to 144Hz, and fully customizable keyboard and mouse settings. --- **Why it belongs on the list "Best games by Capcom":** Dead Rising earns its place among Capcom's best for pioneering a unique blend of open-world sandbox gameplay with a distinct horror-comedy flair, distinguishing it even from Capcom's own iconic *Resident Evil* series. When it first launched on the Xbox 360, the original *Dead Rising* (upon which this 2016 remaster is based) was a technical marvel for its time, leveraging "Swarm Technology" to display hundreds, even thousands, of zombies on screen simultaneously – a feature explicitly highlighted in the description. This delivered an unprecedented sense of overwhelming dread and chaos, a stark contrast to the more contained horror of other titles. Its ingenious "Real Time System," a key feature noted in the description, created a constant tension and encouraged multiple playthroughs, as players were forced to prioritize missions and manage their time within the mall's three-day limit. The game's true genius, however, lay in its emergent gameplay, empowering players to use "anything in the mall" – from parasols to lawnmowers – as hilariously improvised weapons, a mechanic that became a cornerstone of the series and influenced many subsequent sandbox games. Frank West's photojournalistic skills added another layer of engagement, rewarding players for capturing the gruesome absurdity. This innovative approach to zombie survival, combining frantic action, dark humor, a vast interactive environment, and genuine challenge, solidified *Dead Rising*'s legacy as a bold, influential, and undeniably fun entry in Capcom's storied history of groundbreaking games. The 2016 version further brought this classic to modern audiences with vital technical enhancements, ensuring its lasting appeal.