Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Reviews
What made Dead Rising a classic was the ability to grab outlandish items, and use said item to defeat seemingly endless waves of enemies. Nearly 20 years later this still holds true. In fact, given how much the world has changed since 2006 there is arguably even more novelty in things like a CD store, or even the mall setting itself. It's a shame other areas highlight Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster age, but anyone looking to reexperience the delight that comes from putting a Servbot helmet on a zombie, and then killing it with a 2×4 will certainly walk away with a smile on their face.
Thanks to the beauty of the RE Engine, and some desperately needed QoL improvements, there has never been a better way to enjoy Dead Rising.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a clear labor of love, retouching and retooling the 2006 classic for modern audiences. The gameplay is a blast, with all kinds of different weapons to experiment with as you work your way through the hordes to save survivors and escape. RE Engine brings new life to the title with stunning visuals and fantastic animations.
For me, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster plays exactly how I remember Dead Rising, but without the annoyances that the original had. Almost all of the changes have been made for the better, and it's an absolute joy to play from start to finish, infinity and beyond. I can see some old school gamers being annoyed at the changes in the game but I feel what they changed would have been very problematic in today's climate. I highly suggest any fans of Dead Rising or even just zombie pop-culture in general pick this up. Even if you just fancy a fun sandbox that rewards experimentation and exploration with an enjoyable and sometimes tongue-in-cheek story with a unique sense of humor, you need to run down to your nearest store, fight off a zombie horde, down a smoothie and grab this game as soon as possible. Your 72 hours start now!
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster revitalizes the beloved zombie-infested game from the 7th generation of consoles. It uses Capcom’s RE Engine for improved graphics and quality-of-life updates while maintaining the original gameplay and humor. With time-based mechanics, customizable weapons, and a visual overhaul, it's a great return for fans.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a title that all fans of the historic first instalment will want to catch up on. The work done by Capcom is indeed noteworthy, managing to improve on gameplay from almost twenty years ago. All this is topped off by an excellent graphic restyling, thanks to the implementation of the RE Engine. Since this is a Remaster, there remain a few problems with the original work on which no changes have been made. The budget price of EUR 49.99 makes Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster an attractive title for anyone looking for a zombie-themed game they can enjoy without too many frills.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster does a lot of heavy lifting thanks to the RE Engine. It’s a gorgeous engine, and a very fitting one for the zombie carnage that unfolds in the course of three in-game days. CAPCOM doesn’t reinvent Dead Rising with this deluxe remaster, but it does reintroduce it to those who’ve never played it. Returning players will find enough here to satisfy nostalgia while enjoying a whole new experience. The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster shows how ahead of its time it was, and still is – it’s a charming and gruesome adventure worth revisiting.
The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster provides a rich and engaging experience with its detailed graphics, extensive customization options, and humorous yet intense gameplay. While there are some minor issues, the game’s strengths in storytelling, character interactions, and varied missions make it a worthwhile remaster for fans of the original and newcomers alike.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a very interesting remaster, keeping the same core gameplay whilst deploying vastly better tech that allows a much greater level of detail. It’s not perfect, and I would have liked to see a few more changes to Franks’s adventure, but as the title suggests, this is still nothing more than a remaster, with not that huge of a budget. Regardless, this is a great addition to the series, and perfect for newcomers. Hopefully, this leads to some bigger Dead Rising projects at some point.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is an almost untouched experience, despite the graphical revitalization. It is still the same game we knew in 2006, which is certainly a quality, but the fact that it has not implemented the notable improvements of its predecessors and still wants to sell itself as a product that has undergone special treatment ends up greatly harming its role in reviving the series within the current gaming market.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster offers numerous quality of life improvements to the classic timed gameplay while improving survivor AI and offering a massive visual upgrade to the entire game.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a successful rework of one of Capcom’s most off-the-wall games.
The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a remarkably faithful, graphically impressive remaster of an original classic. The phenomenal RE engine brings the game to life, and QoL improvements make the game much more fun to play, though unnecessary censorship of original content and the missed opportunity of including combo weapons holds the game back just a bit for me.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a fanatic remaster of one of Capcom’s best games, with the improvements complementing the sublime zombie-killing gameplay loop. With its more intuitive controls, smarter survivor AI, gorgeous visuals, and more accessible save system, this really is the best that Dead Rising has ever felt to play – both for veterans and those new to the series. Here’s hoping Capcom give Dead Rising 2 the same treatment, because it really has felt special getting to experience one of my favourite games of all time in this wonderfully revamped form.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a fine example of Capcom's understanding as to which aspects of a game to improve without tampering with what made it good in the first place. There are substantial improvements here, almost blurring the line of being marketed as just a remaster.
The important question is, is Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster good, is it worth revisiting, and is it worth a new player’s time? Hell yes, because the issues still do not outweigh the fun you will have playing through the main 72 Hour Mode and unlocking other modes which adds to the replayability.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is far and away the best possible way you can experience Dead Rising. As a huge fan of the series, I'm thrilled to have a remaster/remake hybrid that's so true to the original.
Dead Rising returns with a Deluxe Remaster that is closer to a remake than a remastering but that carries the scourges of its generation such as the facial animations of the characters. Also, for the first time in Spanish.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The Deluxe Remaster version of Dead Rising proves that the gaming world still needs this series, which offers a very distinctive experience that we don't often see in the gaming industry lately. Despite the simplicity of the experience, it is great and very enjoyable with brilliantly designed ideas that are nearly impossible to feel outdated even though it has been 16 years old, and as for this enhanced version, despite the performance and game balance issues, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages, making this game the best enhanced version ever!
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a stellar experience from start to finish. From the music, story, comedic touch, and of course zombie killing action, Capcom has yet again hit it out of the park.