Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Tose
- Publishers: Capcom
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop: A Wii-ly Different Zombie Experience
When Dead Rising first shambled onto the Xbox 360 in 2006, it was hailed as a groundbreaking zombie game. Its vast open world, massive hordes of zombies, and over-the-top weaponry made it an instant classic.
Three years later, Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop was released for the Wii, bringing the zombie-slaying action to Nintendo’s motion-controlled console. While the Wii version made some significant changes to the original game, it retained the core elements that made Dead Rising so popular.
A New Way to Slay Zombies
The most obvious change in Chop Till You Drop is the control scheme. The Wii’s motion controls are used to perform all of Frank West’s actions, from swinging melee weapons to firing guns. This new control scheme takes some getting used to, but it ultimately provides a more immersive and visceral experience.
Waving the Wii Remote to swing a baseball bat or flicking it to fire a shotgun feels much more natural than pressing buttons on a controller. The motion controls also allow for a greater degree of precision, making it easier to target specific zombies or body parts.
A Smaller World, But Just as Deadly
Another significant change in Chop Till You Drop is the size of the game world. The original Dead Rising took place in a massive shopping mall, but the Wii version has been scaled down to a single department store. This makes the game world feel more focused and less overwhelming, but it also means that there are fewer places to explore and fewer zombies to kill.
Despite the smaller size, Chop Till You Drop still manages to deliver a satisfying zombie-slaying experience. The department store is packed with zombies of all shapes and sizes, and there are plenty of opportunities to find new weapons and items to help you survive.
A New Story with Familiar Faces
Chop Till You Drop features a new story that is set in the same universe as the original Dead Rising. Frank West returns as the protagonist, and he is once again investigating a zombie outbreak. This time, he is trapped in a department store with a group of survivors, and he must find a way to escape before the zombies overwhelm them.
Along the way, Frank will encounter some familiar faces from the original game, including Isabella Keyes, Brad Garrison, and Otis Washington. These characters provide some much-needed support and companionship, and they help to make the story more engaging.
A Fun and Challenging Zombie Game
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop is a fun and challenging zombie game that offers a unique experience on the Wii. The motion controls are a great way to immerse yourself in the action, and the new story and characters are engaging and enjoyable.
If you’re a fan of Dead Rising or zombie games in general, then Chop Till You Drop is definitely worth checking out. It’s a great way to experience the zombie apocalypse on the Wii, and it’s sure to provide hours of undead entertainment.
Score: 7.5/10
Pros:
- Immersive and visceral motion controls
- Fun and challenging gameplay
- Engaging story and characters
- Plenty of weapons and items to find
Cons:
- Smaller game world than the original Dead Rising
- Some technical issues can be frustrating
Overall:
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop is a great zombie game that offers a unique experience on the Wii. The motion controls are a great way to immerse yourself in the action, and the new story and characters are engaging and enjoyable. If you’re a fan of Dead Rising or zombie games in general, then Chop Till You Drop is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7.5/10
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