Overall, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop is a worthy port. The story is still intact, the weapons and guns are easier to use, the number of zombies is still perfectly fine, and there are some unlockables and extra modes to keep you playing. Unfortunately, some of the changes are for the worse. The graphics, of course, have been turned down, sections have been roped off, the camera is gone, the number of weapons have decreased, and the missions are set up in such a way that brings about a feeling of repetition and a loss of freedom.
If you have the 360 version, then there is absolutely no reason to get Chop Till You Drop, however, if you haven't played the original and like destroying zombies, then you'll probably enjoy the game.
It's been a year of revivals, remakes, and revolutions in game control for the Wii, as it closes the decade with a very respectable lineup for 2009. In the course of one year, VGChartz has seen such varied titles as MadWorld, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Wii Sports Resort, and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The VGChartz staff have chosen their picks for the cream of the Wii's crop this year, and also got the users to send in their votes. So, did your favourite game win? Read on to find out!
Amazing to see Silent Hill: Shattered Memories so high! New SMB Wii and Wii Sports Resort I expected but those were a bit of a shock...
Lots of people hate on VGC, but I think those awards are spot-on. It's hard to argue with NSMB; Nintendo can make a great 2D platformer in their sleep.
The shooter category is a tough one -- the two best games aren't new. But COD4 was seeing its first release on Wii, while we'd already had Metroid...although not Prime 1 and 2 with pointer controls. I guess I'd have to give it to 'Troid, too (although I really do love COD:MWR).
I'd put TW10 as the top sports game (as it's probably the best golf sim ever made) and add Other M to the most anticipated, but those are minor quibbles.
Good job, VGC.
i don't know why people didn't have faith in it... i always thought the idea of it was great
I disagree with Metroid winning best shooter. It is the best shooter, but it isn't fair to count it in the 2009 category. Maybe an Honorable Mention but not an award. CoD Reflex,though already released in 2007, was never on the Wii while Metroid was. CoD reflex should of had first and The Conduit have second and an honorable mention to Metroid.
It's rare i agree with an end of year awards story. But this one is right on all counts. An article from vgcharts that i like? Who knew?!
BTW, seeing all that reminds me of just how 2009 was for wii owners. To me.. punchout should have been game of the year. Though the impact of NSMB wii is undeniable. Also, shame Trilogy was released this year or reflex would have had the best shooter category and it really would deserve it.
Review Journal: "Twitter.com consumes American lives by asking us every day, "What are you doing?" We type answers all day long in 140 characters or less. "I just woke up. ... I just drove to work. ... I am going to lunch." See how Twitter is a leash on our friends?
Twitter has its perks (e-chatting with friends; promoting something you like). In theory, its limitation of words could train Americans the precision of poetry. But in practice, it is teaching us to cram thoughts into small words and stilted English.
To bring this point home, I tried my best to type a compelling review of the new Wii version of "Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop" as a series of sentences I actually posted on Twitter..."
While the Dead Rising experience has lost a lot in the process, Chop Till You Drop is still very much playable. It's just been hacked down into a very average and largely forgettable game. The severe lack of polish doesn't help, either. First time shoppers would be advised to give it a rent. If you've played through the original, don't even bother.