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It’s great when controls translate perfectly how you picture them. According to MyWii, Capcom has detailed some of the more action-oriented controls in Dead Rising: Chop 'Til you Drop. The most shocking revelation is that when players aim at zombies, the on screen reticule will turn red. This innovation in reticule use indicates that you have indeed targeted a “weak spot” on the zombie. To reload your weapon after sending a horde of a hundred zombies back to their grave, simply shake the Wii remote.

If you were worried that Dead Rising: Chop ‘Til You Drop would not have a waggle mechanic, get ready to be pacified. Whenever a zombie attaches itself to your body, the only way to fight it off is via frantic waggling. The last bit of information is that the d-pad will allow hot-key weapon choices, while the Z and C buttons on the nunchuck will handle the sniper zoom.

I may give the Wii a hard time, but I’m excited to see how this Dead Rising incarnation will turn out. I may have already dug the Xbox 360 version, but I definitely wouldn’t mind actually having a game to scrub off the dust on the Wii. The controls look like they’ll be solid enough, as long as the waggling continues to stay at this minimal level.








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mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 13:47
mix
So basically the crosshair turns red when you aim at zombies heads (weak spot = massive damage), how helpful!

I think I can wait for L4D.....
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 13:57
Trevor McGee
[font=comic sans ms][color=green][size=3]Didn't they already say it'd control like Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition, because that's sort of like what it sounds like to me. Well, except that they borrowed the weak spot thing from Umbrella Chronicles.

Anyway, it might not be the graphical equal to the 360 version, but I know it'll be equally as fun and maybe even more so. Resident Evil 4 on the Wii was easily the best version because of the aiming a lot, it made the game 1000x more enjoyable to play because of how precise you could be. Also, a little waggle isn't too bad, I didn't mind it in RE4 so I won't mind it here.[/size][/color][/font]
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 13:58
Trevor McGee
I don't even know why I tried putting those tags in... *shakes head*
wario67's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 14:04
wario67
Even through it will be a downgrade when comes to graphics I'm willing to give it try.
Foe's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 14:33
Foe
I loved the original on 360 so I imagine I'll at least rent this one for the non-timer based mission structure alone.
CypherVR's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 14:35
CypherVR
One of the handful of Wii games out of the sea of the barbie horse-f*cking adventures part deuce 37&3/4 cookie cutter-esque games that i'm willing to buy

in fact - later on today, i'm gonna put a pre-order on it.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 14:51
Jonathan Holmes
I had an awesome dream about this game last night. The boss battles were super fun.

Lets hope Capcom makes my dreams come true.
D Sane's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 15:06
D Sane
Sounds to me like they blatantly ripped off the controls from Twilight Princess.
TheDirtyHobo's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 18:47
TheDirtyHobo
Wait.... there's a level next to the gun, and a green bar which I'm assuming is health. I haven't been reading up on everything for the game since its debut, but was this already announced? I still don't think this will be worth buying since I've got the 360 version already, but the changes do excite me a little, if anything but for the hopes of what they can improve for when they hurry the hell up and make Dead Rising 2 already
Knivy's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 02:37
Knivy
I might get the wii version because my stupid 360 stopped reading my Dead Rising disk.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 04:03
Kyousuke Nanbu
And the pussification of DR continues.

Perhaps a better subtitle for this game should be Dead Rising The hack job edition for mass audiences.

Should be rated E as well.
D-Nez's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 09:37
D-Nez
With the exception of time limitations I think Dead Rising was great on the 360.

But the time contraints made it so you really didnt have time to explore the mall. I think they did it to force you try different things on subsequent play throughs but its a lame ( forced) way to do it. Paths opening and closing depending on your actions would have been a better way. I mean its in there to an extent but still.

I think the placement of the save areas added tension - for me anyway. You had to work your way to the next save point.

Oh and the janitors constant rining sas another thing I grew to despise.

Still, I liked the game enough to keep and play every now and then. THis with Resident Evil 5 and LEft4Dead will form the trinity of Zombies games..yeah I havet played stubbs.
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 11:18
BluDesign
@Trevor

Don't you dare put Comic Sans on this site. FOR SHAME.

Before last week, I wouldn't have really considered picking this up, but given my recent rash of bad luck on the 360, I'm marking this down as a must buy.
Jaffacakelover's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 11:33
Jaffacakelover
OK, they'ev probably got a sale out of me (no 360) but if they could just shove in 90 more zombies, i'd be happier (i'd say give the journalist his camera back, but sadly that looks unlikely).
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 13:30
pedrovay2003
@Jaff

Give him his camera back? What, he's not going to have his camera in this?
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 13:34
pedrovay2003
Oh wow... I just read on Wikipedia that this version won't let you take pictures, because it's aimed at more "casual" gamers.

IT'S A FUCKING M-RATED GAME WHERE YOU KILL THINGS. How is Dead Rising supposed to be even remotely casual? Well that sealed the deal for me --- I won't be buying this version.
TheDirtyHobo's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 15:28
TheDirtyHobo
Wait, wait, wait...

Frank is a PHOTOJOURNALIST who's covered wars, y'know. He's pretty shitty at his job if he doesn't even take pictures. How are they going to spin this one, considering that his camera is part of the reason he's there to begin with? What about that guy that you have a photo-duel with? HOW DO WE TAKE PICTURES OF JESSICA'S CLEAVAGE NOW? The initial helicopter ride is going to be pretty boring.

No camera is definitely a turn off for me.
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