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Released 08 September 2006

Format Xbox 360

Developer Capcom

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Dead Rising

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As the developer of Resident Evil, Japanese coder Capcom is the undisputed king of zombie gaming. But for its latest gorefest, the developer has taken a pacier approach to butchering the undead. Playing like a cross between Dawn and Shaun Of The Dead, Dead Rising finds players trapped in a zombie-infested shopping mall where they can use anything that comes to hand as an impromptu weapon, from chainsaws and hatchets in the hardware store to guitars, CD cases, bowling balls, skateboards and anything else that can bludgeon the rotting hordes. The chance to take photographs to earn bonus points and upgrade your hero adds depth to the carnage, but even the most barbaric players will eventually grow tired of the relentless slaughter.

Reviewer: David McComb

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The graphics are beautiful, the zombies each have a soul, each survivor has a story to tell and each psychopath has their reasons. This is an amazing game. It hits the mark between parody and seriousness without being too uptight. The only thing that lets this game down is the AI which is incredibly stupid. But apart from that amazing. ... Read More

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