A Dead Rising 2 Remaster Would Have to Go All Out To Live Up To Its Name

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A Dead Rising 2 Remaster Would Have to Go All Out To Live Up To Its Name

As a devoted fan with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that Capcom should not only consider but actively pursue the development of a Dead Rising 2 Deluxe Remaster. Having experienced the original release on Xbox 360, I’ve fondly remembered Chuck Greene’s thrilling journey through Fortune City. However, the various spin-offs and versions have left me yearning for a complete experience.

After nearly 20 years, the Dead Rising franchise has returned to prominence with the release of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. A near-perfect recreation of the original Xbox 360 game, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster sees players embody photojournalist Frank West once again as he attempts to uncover the origins of a zombie outbreak in Willamette, Colorado and rescue as many survivors as he can. While the physical release of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is still months away, Capcom should consider developing a Dead Rising 2 Deluxe Remaster. If a Dead Rising 2 Deluxe Remaster is made, Capcom should strive to incorporate or include every version of Dead Rising 2.

Dead Rising 2’s Many Spinoffs and Versions Explained

Prior to the official launch of Dead Rising 2 in September 2010, Capcom and Blue Castle Games made available an exclusive downloadable game titled Dead Rising 2: Case Zero on Xbox 360. Essentially serving as a prequel and demo for the main Dead Rising 2, Case Zero follows Chuck Greene and his daughter Katey as they deal with the aftermath of the zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, specifically in the town of Still Creek. In this setting, players can learn the majority of the new mechanics featured in Dead Rising 2, including crafting weapons, buying items from stores, and obtaining Zombrex for Katey following her mother’s zombification.

Approximately three months following the initial release of “Dead Rising 2”, Capcom and Blue Castle Games introduced the exclusive Xbox 360 downloadable game titled “Dead Rising 2: Case West”. This standalone title serves as a sequel to the ending of “Dead Rising 2” (specifically Ending A) and brings back Frank, who enlists Chuck’s aid in probing a nearby Phenotrans facility. The objective is to uncover evidence that this pharmaceutical company initiated the Fortune City zombie outbreak. In “Case West”, players can assume control of either Chuck or Frank, with both characters retaining the ability to take photos (as Frank did in “Dead Rising 1”). For solo players, Frank acts as a consistent ally to Chuck, assisting in defeating hordes of zombies, Phenotrans guards, and a psychopath.

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record Explained

Back in October 2011, Capcom and Blue Castle Games introduced an updated version of Dead Rising 2 titled Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. Essentially functioning as an alternative narrative or enhanced edition of Dead Rising 2, Off the Record allows players to step into the shoes of Frank West as the main character in the Fortune City outbreak rather than Chuck Greene.

Progression and points accumulated during gameplay in Dead Rising 2: Case Zero could be carried over into the primary Dead Rising 2 campaign.

A Complete Dead Rising 2 Deluxe Remaster

Originally, the games Dead Rising 2: Case Zero and Case West were only playable on Xbox 360 or later versions of Xbox consoles, leaving many players unable to access them. Even when Dead Rising 2 was released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, these games were not included in the physical or digital version. In light of this omission, Capcom could consider incorporating Case Zero and West into the Dead Rising 2 Deluxe Remaster. These games could be integrated smoothly as a prologue and epilogue to the main campaign of Dead Rising 2, thereby ensuring that the game’s story is fully developed for all players.

In other words, “Case Zero and West might function as the opening and closing acts of the Dead Rising 2 Deluxe Remaster, while Off the Record could be its additional content rather than an entirely new game. This would enhance the replay value of Dead Rising 2 Deluxe Remaster, giving players the chance to explore all the stories within Dead Rising 2 in a single, comprehensive edition. After finishing the main campaign and the new game plus mode, players could opt to replay either Dead Rising 2 or Off the Record from the main menu, making it easier for fans of Off the Record to play that campaign more frequently. These changes could further the success of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster and guarantee the longevity of the Dead Rising franchise.

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2024-09-29 01:05