The Dead Rising franchise is a beloved series in the zombie survival-horror genre, known for its unique blend of intense action, dark humor, and over-the-top gameplay.
Set primarily in vast, open-world environments, the series revolves around the player surviving hordes of zombies, often with a timer-based narrative that heightens the tension. What sets Dead Rising apart from other zombie games is its creative weapon crafting system, allowing players to combine everyday items into bizarre and powerful tools for dispatching the undead.