Rely on Horror, CJ Melendez writes: "We’re nearing the end of 2016, and after playing dozens of games, I have found the one that’s been the most conflictive: Dead Rising 4. Flying under the radar since its announcement, the fourth mainline Dead Rising game is a very strange beast that in its pursuit to modernize the series, almost contemptuously rids it of some of its mainstays. But it’s also the most polished and ambitious Dead Rising game yet, so playing through it for review it has been an interesting experience. To say that Dead Rising 4 will be divisive among fans is an understatement."
Daily Video Game writes: "Today, Xbox Store has just kicked off three new digital game sales for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One gamers that offer steep discounts on Achievement Hunter and action RPG games, as well as games for those with a $20 budget."
Over the last week, Jake has been going back to the Dead Rising 2 Off The Record remaster and has been an absolute blast. When he was 15 he first got his Xbox 360 and Dead Rising with it, it was unlike any other experience. It made him wonder though, what happened to the Dead Rising series.
Interesting timing. This retrospective was released just a few days ago: https://youtu.be/Et-cKSrWuc...
They took away the depth and charm of the game that made it fun and interesting, and made it into a generic zombie killing game.
This was the series the got me to buy an Xbox 360. The first one was so good. It still had horror elements. As it went on it became kind of a parody. Never forget getting Zombie Genecider achievement and then restarting the game to get the Mega Buster. That thing was monstrous against enemies.
The Humble Capcom Mega Bundle is out now. It features Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, Resident Evil HD, Dead Rising 4, Mega Man Legacy Collection 1, and more.