Dead Rising Remaster Making Controversial Psychopath Change

Dead Rising Remaster Making Controversial Psychopath Change

As a longtime Dead Rising fan who spent countless hours navigating the zombie-infested Willamette Mall, I must confess that I am both excited and disheartened by the upcoming Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. On one hand, the improved graphics, revamped control options, and new quality-of-life features are all enticing additions that promise to breathe new life into a classic game.


This article has SPOILERS for Dead Rising

In the upcoming “Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster,” Cliff’s backstory has been altered; he is no longer depicted as a Vietnam War veteran. This unexpected announcement by Capcom has stirred excitement among “Dead Rising” fans, as they unveiled plans for an extensive remaster of the 2006 original, offering enhanced control options, user-friendly new features, and significantly upgraded graphics. The game appears to surpass fans’ expectations for a remaster, although it also includes some contentious alterations.

In the revamped version of “Dead Rising Deluxe,” certain elements from the original game have been adjusted to make it more suitable for a wider audience. Notably, they are removing explicit images that some players found offensive, such as suggestive photos of women. Additionally, the design of Psychopath Larry Chiang has been refined to address concerns about racial insensitivity in the original character design.

In the updated version of “Dead Rising,” another Psychopath character named Cliff is experiencing dialogue changes in the remastered edition, which has left some gamers displeased. It appears that the developers of “Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster” have altered Cliff’s lines so he no longer refers to the Vietnam War or communism. In the original game, Cliff accuses the protagonist Frank West of being a member of the Viet Cong and labels him as a “communist.” The revised version has switched this dialogue to suggest that Cliff instead suspects Frank of being a “mole” and calls him an “unclean creature.” Critics have expressed dissatisfaction towards Capcom for making these modifications, as Cliff’s struggle with PTSD stemming from the Vietnam War was a significant aspect of his character.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Changes Cliff’s Dialogue

Cliff’s Original Dialogue in Dead Rising

Following Frank’s victory over Cliff in the initial game, he reveals that the memory of his granddaughter being killed by zombies at Willamette Mall resurfaced his PTSD, leading him to believe he was back in combat. If there are no other dialogue alterations, Cliff’s war experiences will now be a generic one rather than Vietnam-based. Some enthusiasts feel that this modification diminishes the emotional depth of Cliff’s tale and makes him less captivating than in the original Dead Rising. Fortunately, the original Dead Rising can still be enjoyed on contemporary consoles, and Capcom has shown no signs of withdrawing it from circulation, ensuring easy access for those who prefer the original version.

It’s quite likely that there are additional updates in the remastered version of Dead Rising, which are still under wraps. Fans won’t have to wait much longer to discover whether these rumored changes are indeed true or not. The release date for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is set for September 19, so the anticipation to revisit the zombie-filled mall is almost over.

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2024-08-16 20:29