Dead Rising: Guys, We're Going to the Mall!
HeartPatty
85% score
Amazing. Gameplay: Pros: A lot to do. Funny and challenging Boss fights, anything can be used as a weapon and the puzzles can get challengin, but in a good way. Very, very funny. The ability to accessorize your character makes exploring the mall extrememly fun. You can honestly play for hours just exploring and leveling up your character without looking once at your objectives. It's your night, have it your way! Cons: Ass terrible saving system. Having to find specific rooms in the mall to save your progress builds tension and makes the game a lot scarrier (which was probably their aim), however, you pay dearly if you do a ton of great stuff only to die figthing your way to your save point. Also, controls are rather clunky. Utilizing specific types of weapons and fighting bosses can be difficult at first as you slam buttons to maneuver your character whilst at the same time positioning your camera angle properly to line up a shot with your 9. Bosses are kinda difficult too, however, all of them have a weakness that you can find fairly quickly and exploit. Just SAVE YOUR GAME before fighting them! The largest gripe I have with the game is the process of saving hostages. It's very difficult, especially when they can be so stubborn, they litterally walk into death's arms. Early on, you'll want to save them to level up, but otherwise, they are barely a pleasure protect (which I would imagine would be real life as well). Graphics: Pros: They ain't Gears of War or Assassin's Creed, but they are uh-mazing. The mall is full of vibrant colors and everything is detailed even to the smallest levels. The motion of zombies and the movement of pedestrian survivors feels smooth and adds character to the game. There is almost no slowdown, at least according to my experience. The only problem: Controls. Cons: Kinda cartoony, if you can find anything else, put it in your reviews. Talk to the pros for more info, cause I don't really look at graphics. Controls: Pros: You can get used to them. Cons: You don't think you're ever gonna get used to them. Camera is nearly as scary and unpredictable as the zombies. Fighting bosses if very difficult. You'll have to search for traps. And I don't mean traps the developers put in, you're going to have to lead them into rooms and locations they can't maneuver in, and also follow their patterns. I liked it. I give it less than five for the "interesting" control scheme and also the lack of ability to save more frequently. The game is fun, and challenging. Just get ready for a few upsets here and there. A bloody good time!
