Author Topic: Dead Rising Wii -- Dead Rising Fan Meltdown Imminent (Read 12915 times)

y2kev · « **on:** July 17, 2008, 04:52:44 PM »

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What's New in Wii Dead Rising

Capcom explains what sets the Wii release apart.
By Kevin Gifford, 07/17/2008

We heard Wednesday that Dead Rising, one of the more memorable sandbox games on the Xbox 360, is coming to the Wii, but now we've got further details on the game translated directly from the Famitsu article that made the revelation. The new port, called Dead Rising: Zombie Sacrifice in Japan, will feature all manner of new features and expanded gameplay -- and as producer and director Minoru Nakai discussed with Weekly Famitsu magazine this week, it's all part of an effort to make the notoriously difficult game more appealing to the casual user base.

As Nakai puts it, Zombie Sacrifice came about following the success of Resident Evil 4's Wii port, which sold over half a million copies in the U.S. despite being only slightly enhanced from the GameCube original. Nakai also saw it as an opportunity to attract a new audience to his game: "The 360 version was hard to get to grips with, in a good way. You died a lot in the beginning, and you have to raise your level if you want to proceed in the story. It's a really fun game if you can deal with that, but I think some of the experience was a little rough for casual users. That's why we're adjusting the game to make it easier to play."

As part of that effort, Dead Rising's controls and method of storytelling are both going to see some revisions. The basic game is unchanged, of course -- you play freelance journalist Frank West as he infiltrates a zombie-infested mall, helps out survivors, and fights hordes of the undead all by himself. The story structure is a bit different from the 360 version, however: Instead of having your janitor friend Otis continually tell you about things to investigate via your transceiver, the game will proceed in a more traditional, less time-sensitive fashion. "In the Xbox 360 version, the story proceeded as time passed, and you'd get messages about how there are survivors at this or that location that you should check out," Nakai told Famitsu. "With this version, that aspect of the game is now treated as a series of submissions. As you advance through the main story, Otis will give you three or four submissions at once; when you finish those, the main scenario advances. This results in us being able to put a lot more story volume to the game."

In addition to a revised story structure, the Wii version of Dead Rising will feature new enemies and items, as well as a behind-the-shoulder camera system modeled after Resident Evil 4's. (Nakai noted that Frank won't be able to take photographs of things in the Wii version because that system doesn't work very well with this new camera.) This being a Wii port, of course, brand-new motion controls are naturally in the offing -- you'll press directions on the control pad to switch between weapons instantly, use an onscreen reticule to target enemies when you're wielding a gun, and even shake the Wii-mote around to ward off zombies or swing blunt weapons. "Basically, you use the Nunchuk to move and the Wii-mote to perform actions," Nakai told Famitsu. "You can press the A button to attack with your subweapon, but you can also attack by swinging the Wii-mote. That makes the attack stronger but expands the backswing -- sort of like regular and heavy punches in a fighting game."

Dead Rising: Zombie Sacrifice doesn't have a Japanese release date set yet, but development on the title (which sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide on the 360) is already well underway. Nakai's main goal here, as he told Weekly Famitsu, is not only to retain what made gamers excited about the 360 original, but also to open the game up to a new, more casual audience: "My brother is a casual gamer, but he's the sort of person who doesn't like it when the visuals are too intricate or elaborate -- he gets nervous about whether he's good enough to play it at all," he noted. "That was a very novel surprise to hear that from him. Looking at it that way, I wonder if Wii users are a lot more forgiving about the visuals of the games they play. Of course, we have lots of fans of the 360 version, so we're still aiming for a level of visuals that will keep them satisfied."

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3168849

soooo now it's a linear hack and slasher with no photos and the graphics are simple because they scare away nongamers

??

DR2 coming right up!

Himu · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2008, 04:54:28 PM »

Fucking bullshit.

GilloD · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2008, 04:55:34 PM »

I almost prefer the sound of this mission structure. I would have liked a GTA-style setup, maybe. But this definitley a HUR HUR WII R DUMB downgrade

Crushed · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2008, 04:55:47 PM »

Sounds awesome and fun.

Capgod

Jansen · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2008, 04:55:52 PM »

completely nerfed.

there are sad sacks claiming they own a 360 but passing on it for now to see how this turns out instead.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2008, 04:57:46 PM »

Quote from: GilloD on July 17, 2008, 04:55:34 PM

I almost prefer the sound of this mission structure. I would have liked a GTA-style setup, maybe. But this definitley a HUR HUR WII R DUMB downgrade

You're far too accepting of Nintendo's goal of destroying the industry lately, Gillo. I'm starting to think God might be trying to tell you something with all of your apartment tragedies...

Narag · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2008, 04:58:15 PM »

Doesn't sound too bad!

And who would pass this up if they had a 360 already? Its down to $20

Himu · « **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2008, 04:58:43 PM »

Fuck this.

Nfags I fucking HATE YOU.

If DR2 ends up being fucking dumbed down because of this shit I will shit down every single nfag at gaf's throat.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2008, 04:58:55 PM »

good thing Dead Rising already sucked to begin with.

demi · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:00:03 PM »

No thanks

drohne · « **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:00:26 PM »

lolz. i thought the time-management aspect and the restricted saves were its real gameplay hook. but it's always funny when developers patronize the nintendo audience

drohne · « **Reply #11 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:02:00 PM »

'i haven't covered wars, you know. this new camera system wouldn't permit it.'

Crushed · « **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:02:50 PM »

I do find it amusing that the director's brother thinks that "he's not good enough" for a game with such good graphics as Dead Rising.

Wonder if he bowed profusely in apology when he picked up the 360 controller.

Quote from: drohne on July 17, 2008, 05:02:00 PM

'i haven't covered wars, you know. this new camera system wouldn't permit it.'

The Casual Wars: the one war Frank can never cover. :'(

cool breeze · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:06:01 PM »

As big of a Dead Rising fan as I am, I do think that those changes would help those wimpy ass "gamers" out there play this game without bitching about everything. I will probably buy it since I am emotionally and sexually involved with Dead Rising, however this will be more like a hand job than anything else. I fully except a proper sequel to Dead Rising without any of this gay 'accessible' shit present. Once that happens we can commence in the make up sex, and what a glorious event that will be. And if this fucking whore does something like this again, I will kick it's ass to the curb.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:07:27 PM »

HOW DO I SHOT ZOMBIE?

Crushed · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:10:52 PM »

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12026121&postcount=924

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Weaksauce pussy gamers are ruining my fucking game series one at a time.

First Devil May Cry.

Then Grand Theft Auto.

Then Mega Man.

And now Dead Rising.

I am going to shit down your throat.

y2kev · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:11:35 PM »

so crushed what's your alts name

is it exempted? I really thought that was you

Narag · « **Reply #17 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:12:33 PM »

I'll side with him. DMC2, GTA3 and its sequels, and post 16-bit Mega Mans have all sucked. Let's bring it back a notch.

Quote from: y2kev on July 17, 2008, 05:11:35 PM

so crushed what's your alts name

is it exempted? I really thought that was you

I think he said it was in the outside link thread and that it had been permabanned after sp0rsk's accident thread.

Himu · « **Reply #18 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:14:29 PM »

narag: i'm talking about mega man zx

Narag · « **Reply #19 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:15:05 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 17, 2008, 05:14:29 PM

narag: i'm talking about mega man zx

Well it had to hit rock bottom on its decline sooner or later.

Himu · « **Reply #20 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:18:37 PM »

Quote from: Narag on July 17, 2008, 05:15:05 PM

Quote from: Himuro on July 17, 2008, 05:14:29 PM
narag: i'm talking about mega man zx

Well it had to hit rock bottom on its decline sooner or later.

after mega man zero? no.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #21 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:19:08 PM »

360 version - gameplay = Wii version

demi · « **Reply #22 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:19:19 PM »

Series implies more than one, when DR2 comes out then you can squeal like the black piggy you are

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:20:21 PM »

Sure, sure.

cool breeze · « **Reply #24 on:** July 17, 2008, 05:33:34 PM »

It's true!

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #25 on:** July 17, 2008, 06:23:28 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on July 17, 2008, 05:19:08 PM

360 version - gameplay = Wii version

So your saying their is hope this game could be fun yet.

To bad it wasn't 360 version - gameplay = 360 version 2 though.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #26 on:** July 17, 2008, 09:10:26 PM »

Kind of what I figured it would be. A port with a few changes that I don't really care about. Pass.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 17, 2008, 09:22:36 PM »

better than a ps3 port i guess

Himu · « **Reply #28 on:** July 17, 2008, 09:41:21 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on July 17, 2008, 09:22:36 PM

better than a ps3 port i guess

are you fucking stupid? a wii version of dead rising that is not only graphically inferior, but has dumbed down gameplay is not good for us dead rising fans at all. why dumb it down in the first place? Because people complained about the difficulty in the first game. Why would they simply dumb the gameplay down in just wii version? They're propbably thinking if they make a Dead Rising 2 they should dumb that as well to appeal to the masses.

If the ps3 got a direct port, they'd get to experience full on dead rising. everyone does. it's the best game this gen. and that'd make it MORE likely we'd have a sequel that isn't for dumb shits.

y2kev · « **Reply #29 on:** July 17, 2008, 10:08:34 PM »

pilon's inability not to troll sony for no reason has finally taken over his cerebral cortex :'(

Himu · « **Reply #30 on:** July 17, 2008, 10:23:12 PM »

i like how some people are giving the whole I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR 360 excuse when 360 is only a LITTLE more expensive than the wii.

Narag · « **Reply #31 on:** July 17, 2008, 10:51:17 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 17, 2008, 10:23:12 PM

i like how some people are giving the whole I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR 360 excuse when 360 is only a LITTLE more expensive than the wii.

Maybe they already have a Wii so the barrier to entry is $50 for the wii version vs $320 for the 360.

MCD · « **Reply #32 on:** July 17, 2008, 10:57:20 PM »

inafaune...

Himu · « **Reply #33 on:** July 18, 2008, 08:11:54 AM »

dark1x · « **Reply #34 on:** July 18, 2008, 08:25:24 AM »

Man, those Wii shots look like ass. No lighting, way fewer zombies, ugly models, ugly everything. Bleh.

abrader · « **Reply #35 on:** July 18, 2008, 09:09:53 AM »

hmmm i dont know what to think.....

demi · « **Reply #36 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:22:38 AM »

It actually looks like they did a decent job porting it over

Third · « **Reply #37 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:30:43 AM »

Looks better than expected. Still ugly though.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #38 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:33:23 AM »

I was pleasantly surprised too, until I saw there are only 15 zombies in the mall at a time.

Mupepe · « **Reply #39 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:43:00 AM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on July 17, 2008, 04:58:55 PM

good thing Dead Rising already sucked to begin with.

i want to stab you in the eye right now

Reb · « **Reply #40 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:45:47 AM »

I did not enjoy Dead Rising.

Screw you Evilbore, you and your advice!

demi · « **Reply #41 on:** July 18, 2008, 11:54:20 AM »

Dead Rising is easily one of the best games of recent times. Might have to jump back in soon.

MCD · « **Reply #42 on:** July 18, 2008, 12:03:40 PM »

i might jump back with the install shit.

if only my savefile hadn't been wiped out...

MCD · « **Reply #43 on:** July 18, 2008, 12:16:43 PM »

Quote from: demi on July 18, 2008, 11:22:38 AM

It actually looks like they did a decent job porting it over

drohne · « **Reply #44 on:** July 18, 2008, 12:21:20 PM »

looks like a high poly n64 game

dark1x · « **Reply #45 on:** July 18, 2008, 12:33:30 PM »

Quote from: drohne on July 18, 2008, 12:21:20 PM

looks like a high poly n64 game

Ha ha, come now, that's a bit too much. In reality, it looks very much like a middle of the road PS2 title.

hyp · « **Reply #46 on:** July 18, 2008, 01:12:07 PM »

looks like a shit stain on toilet paper after a nice wiping.

Crushed · « **Reply #47 on:** July 18, 2008, 01:13:12 PM »

looks awesome

capcom

Brehvolution · « **Reply #48 on:** July 18, 2008, 01:18:17 PM »

duckman2000 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 18, 2008, 01:50:55 PM »

Dead Rising was sort of a shit game though

Well, the demo was

Shit

Himu · « **Reply #50 on:** July 18, 2008, 01:54:43 PM »

i think we can gauge whether you are an awesome eb'er whether you like DR or not

duckman is not an awesome eb'er

patrickula · « **Reply #51 on:** July 18, 2008, 01:56:05 PM »

Dead Rising

This game would be good for installing.

abrader · « **Reply #52 on:** July 18, 2008, 01:58:51 PM »

OK so we see the GFX dontlook good - but can making it linear and adding waggle make it fun in new ways?

BTW Im gonna buy this as I dont play X360 anymore

duckman2000 · « **Reply #53 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:01:49 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 18, 2008, 01:54:43 PM

i think we can gauge whether you are an awesome eb'er whether you like DR or not

duckman is not an awesome eb'er

It's not my fault that the DR demo sucked hairy ass with bits and pieces. Seriously, that was some dull shit.

Himu · « **Reply #54 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:11:42 PM »

you must be kidding me

abrader · « **Reply #55 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:15:25 PM »

I agree that the game sucked until I got deep into it...the first few times I played I left very unimpressed...

MCD · « **Reply #56 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:16:53 PM »

i will try my damn hardest to get that saint achievement once the fall update is up.

I AIN'T GIVING UP THIS TIME, EVEN IF THE AI IS DUMB AS SHIT.

drohne · « **Reply #57 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:24:15 PM »

the dead rising demo had almost nothing to do with the game -- iirc it just let you loose in a little section of mall to beat on zombies

demi · « **Reply #58 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:25:09 PM »

Best demo ever

Tabasco · « **Reply #59 on:** July 18, 2008, 02:27:12 PM »

Wait, is it the stance of evilbore that a broken save system is a hallmark of quality game design?

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Author Topic: Dead Rising Wii -- Dead Rising Fan Meltdown Imminent (Read 12915 times)