Dead Rising Remaster Removes Tasteless Erotica Feature

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Dead Rising Remaster Removes Tasteless Erotica Feature

Highlights

  • Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster improves on original but removes controversial ‘erotica’ photo category, sparking mixed fan reactions.
  • Fans express frustration over digital-only release of Dead Rising remaster, but overall reception is positive with some indifference.
  • Capcom’s decision to remove ‘Erotica’ category from photo mode in Dead Rising 2006 remaster is welcomed by many, reflecting changing societal views.

As a seasoned gamer with over three decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster has certainly piqued my interest. Having played the original back in 2006, I can appreciate the improvements Capcom has made to enhance the gameplay experience.

As a gamer diving back into the thrilling world of Dead Rising, I’m excited about the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. It’s not just an upgrade of the 2006 original; it’s a significant improvement. One change that stands out is the thoughtful omission of a contentious and inappropriate aspect. In this remastered version, the ‘erotica’ category from the photo mode has been taken out, making the game more enjoyable for a wider audience.

Following the disclosure of details about the scrapped Dead Rising 5 online, this remastered version is intended as a soothing balm for the disappointment caused by its cancellation. However, this shift has garnered both positive and negative responses.

In the initial Dead Rising game, players find themselves delving into a shopping mall overrun by zombies, role-playing as photojournalist Frank West, a man who can’t seem to enjoy a break, not even amidst the impending threat of a zombie outbreak.

As a photography enthusiast, I find myself on a mission to capture various kinds of images and earn Prestige points. Here’s the twist: it’s not just about taking any picture; it’s about capturing the right ones that truly matter.

Erotica Feature Removed As Quality-Of-Life Change

As reported in an article from Famitsu, Capcom has eliminated the “Erotica” feature during in-game photo sessions. While this change hasn’t been heavily publicized by Capcom, it appears to be part of a larger focus on enhancing gameplay quality and making several other improvements for the remastered version.

As an avid gamer, I found myself motivated in the original version of the game to snap photos for Prestige Points. These precious points granted me the ability to upgrade Frank, transforming him into an even more formidable zombie annihilator.

In the game titled “Erotica”, one of several image categories offered rewards for capturing images that subtly revealed women’s bodies, such as upskirt shots or cleavage views. While these types of images didn’t earn a significant number of points, they still provided incentives for behaviors considered inappropriate by many.

Dead Rising Remaster Removes Tasteless Erotica Feature

As a long-time gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in various gaming worlds, I must say that this recent change to the gameplay has left me somewhat divided. On one hand, I appreciate the developers’ efforts to innovate and keep the gaming experience fresh. However, as someone who has invested time and money into past games from this series, it’s disheartening to see changes that don’t align with my personal preferences. While I understand the need for evolution, it’s hard not to feel a sense of disappointment when a game I was looking forward to no longer feels like the one I fell in love with. I’m still on the fence about whether or not I will buy this game, and I can only hope that future updates address these concerns.

Others, like Reddit user Restivethought, proposed an idea that Capcom could have maintained the feature, but made it applicable to both male and female characters.

Among the spectators, there appears to be a divide leaning towards either favorable response or neutrality, while a small group expresses disapproval.

Despite the intense advocacy from some fans leading to a commotion on online forums, it seems as though this shift was inevitable given the evolving perception of those offensive and sexist game elements by modern society, contrasting significantly with their acceptance in the 2000s.

I’m glad for the transition, and it’s safe to say that most people won’t have much regret over losing this aspect, as far as I can tell.

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2024-08-09 22:08