Summary
- Capcom's Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster brings back the original licensed soundtrack and improves the base game with features like auto-focus in the photography minigame.
- The franchise has been dormant since 2016's Dead Rising 4, but the remaster might kick off a new era for the series.
- Despite retaining many elements of the original, the game will not have the original voice actor for protagonist Frank West.
Capcom's Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is bringing back the beloved zombie game for a new generation, and fortunately for fans, the original game's licensed soundtrack is coming back as well. After the developers announced a remaster of the original Dead Rising recently, a slew of fan speculation began about whether the original soundtrack and voice cast would return, and as the remaster gears up for release, they seem to finally have their answers.
Dead Rising was a hit for Capcom back in 2006 thanks to its combination of classic zombie fiction tropes, direct inspiration from George Romero's Dawn of the Dead, and a sarcastic sense of humor that set it apart. The Resident Evil developer followed the first game up with a sequel, Dead Rising 2, which introduced the weapon combination mechanic the series is known for, before the Dead Rising franchise became a little more divisive with its next two games.
Now, fans worried about the lack of a similar soundtrack to the original version can rest assured, as a Capcom spokesperson reportedly told IGN that the licensed music from the original game is set to come back as well. With tracks like "Heaven's Creepin'" by Supernova Syndicate and "Gone Guru" by Lifeseeker among various others making their way to the new-gen remaster, it seems Capcom is keeping things in line with the series' musical roots after all.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Could be a Return to Form for the Franchise
The franchise has not seen a major release since 2016's Dead Rising 4, which saw the return of original protagonist Frank West, but failed to make a huge impact critically or commercially, leading the franchise to lie dormant for over eight years. Eventually, rumors of a full reboot of the Dead Rising franchise began alongside talks of an alleged early build of a fifth game in the works, though it remains to be seen if the upcoming Deluxe Remaster will kick off a new era for the series.
While the game is retaining many elements of the original and seemingly even adding on to them, some fans were disappointed to learn that the original voice actor for protagonist Frank West is reportedly not coming back. T.J. Rotolo, who voiced the no-nonsense photojournalist in Dead Rising and the spinoff title Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, confirmed that Capcom never approached him about reprising his role for the new game, as it seemingly planned to recast it.
In any case, Capcom is planning some major improvements to the base game with the Deluxe Remaster, such as the addition of an auto-focus feature in the photography minigame, as well as some updates to the in-game map and explorable world. The game is also utilizing Capcom's in-house RE Engine, which has served as the base for every Resident Evil game since 2017.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
- Released
- September 19, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
Dead Rising returns with modern graphics!
More than just a remaster, this Deluxe Remaster is a full graphical overhaul of the first game in zombie-slaughtering action game series "Dead Rising."
This remaster has also been fully voiced, supports auto-saves, and has various other quality-of-life features.
Witness the unmatched mayhem and freedom for yourself!
Story:
One day, the peaceful town of Willamette, Colorado, found itself put under quarantine by the U.S. Army.
Frank West, a freelance journalist, smells a scoop and finds his way into the only shopping mall in town.
Unfortunately, the mall had turned into a living hell, crawling with countless zombies.
Help will arrive in 72 hours, so it's up to him to find out the truth behind this incident before it's too late!
Realistic graphics reborn through RE ENGINE!
All of the graphics, including the characters and environments, have been renewed, and greatly improved over the original.
Character's facial expressions, material textures, and blood spatter all look much more realistic.
Overwhelming hordes of zombies fill the screen with completely remade graphics!
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Publisher(s)
- Capcom
- Franchise
- Dead Rising
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure
