Dead Rising is a survival horror video game first published in 2006. The project was developed and produced under the Capcom umbrella, with publication credited to Capcom.
Release
The game debuted in 2006 across several regions:
- North America: August 8, 2006
- Europe: September 8, 2006
- Australia: September 14, 2006
- Japan: September 28, 2006
It is the inaugural title in the Dead Rising franchise and was followed by Dead Rising 2 in 2010.
Premise and gameplay
The player takes the role of Frank West, a photojournalist who becomes trapped inside a shopping mall after a sudden zombie outbreak. The narrative follows his attempts to survive the escalating crisis while uncovering information about what caused the epidemic.
The game blends melee and improvised-weapon combat with investigative elements; players may gather evidence, take photographs, and explore the mall to advance the story. The title's systems and scenarios were created by Capcom Production Studio 1, which designed the experience to combine action-oriented encounters with investigative objectives.