Note: Some gameplay clips in this article feature outfits available with the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Digital Deluxe Edition

A Visual Showpiece via the RE Engine

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is set to offer a visual treat, thanks to the advanced RE Engine. The game’s real-time lighting and shadow effects create a captivating atmosphere, whether you’re navigating the vibrant food court or the eerie moonlit spaces between mall entrances. These dynamic effects ensure that the remaster maintains the original game’s unique blend of creepy and lively environments.

Real-time lighting and shadows: The remaster’s visuals are enhanced with advanced lighting and shadow effects that bring the game’s environments to life. Whether you’re in a brightly lit food court or a dark, moonlit outdoor area, the dynamic lighting effects add to the game’s immersive experience.

More detailed character models: The character models have been significantly improved. Frank’s iconic leather jacket now shows intricate details like seams and stitching. If you’re caught by enemies, you’ll notice realistic effects such as temporary facial bleeding and bullet holes.

Enhanced Non-Player Characters (NPCs): NPCs have received a visual upgrade as well. Rival photographer Kent now has lifelike hair, and Madonna the poodle looks more realistic. Even the zombies come in a greater variety of models and body shapes, making for more entertaining photography and gameplay moments.

Modern and Classic Control Options

The remaster offers improved control options, making it easier for new players to get to grips with Frank’s movements and combat mechanics.

Get to grips with Frank quicker: The remaster eliminates the need to choose between moving and shooting, resulting in smoother gunplay. This is particularly useful during boss battles, where precise shooting is crucial. The addition of auto-aim assist and a Heads-Up Display (HUD) reticle further enhances the shooting experience.

Defensive moves are easier to perform: A new dedicated dodge roll button makes evasion simpler. If Frank gets pinned by zombies, you can now tap a face button to escape, instead of frantically twirling the left stick.

For those who prefer the original control scheme, the classic setup is still available, maintaining the game’s original tension and challenge.

Better Save Functionality

The remaster introduces a more forgiving save system, allowing players to focus on exploration and combat without the constant fear of losing progress.

More save points: The game now autosaves whenever you enter or exit a new area, usually marked by a brief loading screen. This reduces the frustration of having to restart from the beginning after being unexpectedly overrun by zombies. This change encourages more risk-taking and exploration within Willamette Mall.

Improved Survivor Intelligence

Capcom has addressed one of the original game’s major issues: the often frustrating behavior of NPC survivors.

Improved NPC intelligence: In the original Dead Rising, survivors would frequently get stuck on objects or fail to follow you effectively, often leading to their demise. The remaster improves their pathfinding abilities, making them more adept at navigating obstacles and following you through tricky areas.

Undead aptitude: The improved AI extends to the zombies as well. Armed zombie cops can now fire at you, adding a new layer of challenge. Fortunately, their poor aim makes them less of a threat, given their undead status.

A Better Life Through the Lens

Photography is a core element of Dead Rising, and the remaster makes it easier and more rewarding to capture those perfect shots.

Get picture perfect: Frank’s mission involves taking world-changing photographs, and the remaster introduces an auto-focus button and the ability to tilt the camera, making it easier to get the perfect shot.

More generous Prestige Points (PP): Enhanced visuals aren’t the only reason to take more pictures. Better shots now earn more PP, which are ability-boosting points that make it easier to upgrade Frank and survive longer in the mall.

Updated UI and Quality-of-Life Features

The remaster includes several updates to the user interface (UI) and quality-of-life features, making the game more enjoyable and accessible.

Snappy status screens and HUD options: The status screen now features Frank framed in a viewfinder, breathing, blinking, and wearing whatever clothing he has on at that moment. The HUD offers a range of customization options, allowing you to make the game as cinematic as you wish. A new damage bar beneath each weapon indicates when your equipped weapon is about to break, helping you avoid being caught unprepared in the middle of a fight.

Audio Updates

The remaster also brings significant improvements to the game’s audio, enhancing the overall experience.

All NPCs are voiced: The remaster features a vast amount of spoken dialogue, making interactions more intuitive and quicker. This is especially useful for locating survivors, as the voice acting provides clearer and faster communication.

Otis isn’t as needy: In the original game, answering calls from Otis, the mall janitor, would prevent Frank from performing other actions. If you were attacked during a call, it would end abruptly, and Otis would call back to scold you before restarting his previous message. In the remaster, Otis is voiced, allowing Frank to listen to his calls without interruption. Even if you accidentally cut Otis off by entering a loading area, he remains calm and doesn’t repeat his previous message. As a bonus, if you activate the Controller Speaker option, you’ll hear Otis’s calls through the DualSense controller.

With all these enhancements, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster promises to be the most memorable trip to the mall you’ll ever experience. The game launches on September 19 for PS5, offering 72 hours of thrilling gameplay. For more information, visit the official website.

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