The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is set to bring significant changes to the beloved zombie action-adventure game, particularly in its infamous Infinity Mode. Originally launched in 2006, Dead Rising captivated players with its unique blend of survival mechanics and sandbox gameplay. Now, the upcoming remaster aims to enhance the experience further, making Infinity Mode more accessible while retaining the challenge that made it a fan favorite.

Infinity Mode: A Grueling Challenge in the Original Game

Infinity Mode in the original Dead Rising was notorious for its difficulty. Players had to navigate a constantly depleting health bar, with no respawning health items and no option to save progress mid-run. This meant that completing a full run, which could take upwards of 15 hours, often required players to leave their consoles running non-stop—a risky endeavor during the era of the Red Ring of Death on the Xbox 360.

Despite these challenges, Infinity Mode became a cult favorite among hardcore players, who relished the brutal difficulty and the bragging rights that came with completing it.

Major Changes in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster

The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is making several significant updates to Infinity Mode, all aimed at improving the quality of life for players:

  1. Mid-Run Saves: One of the most welcome changes is the ability to save progress mid-run. This feature addresses one of the original game’s most significant challenges, allowing players to take breaks without losing hours of progress. While this might seem like a concession to difficulty purists, it opens up the mode to a broader audience.
  2. Fast-Forward Time: Players will now have the option to fast-forward time in Infinity Mode, making it easier to manage the game’s time-sensitive mechanics. This addition should help reduce the long stretches of waiting that were often required in the original.
  3. Item Drops from Zombies: Another new feature is the introduction of item drops from defeated zombies. This change provides players with more resources as they progress through the mode, adding a layer of strategy and reducing the dependency on static item locations.

These updates are designed to make Infinity Mode more manageable without sacrificing the core experience that fans love.

Other Controversial Changes in the Remaster

While many players will appreciate the improvements to Infinity Mode, other changes in the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster have sparked controversy among the game’s longtime fans:

  • Removal of Erotic Photos: Capcom has decided to remove the ability to earn bonus points for taking “erotic” photos of female characters, a feature from the original game. This change has been met with mixed reactions, as it alters a part of the game’s original content.
  • Cliff’s Backstory Alteration: Another significant change is the alteration of the backstory for the character Cliff, who was originally depicted as a Vietnam War veteran. This revision has upset some fans who feel it diminishes the character’s depth and connection to the original storyline.

Final Thoughts

The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is shaping up to be a thoughtful update that balances the need for modern quality-of-life improvements with the desire to maintain the game’s original challenge and charm. While some of the changes are proving to be divisive, the ability to save mid-run in Infinity Mode and the addition of new gameplay mechanics are likely to attract both new players and returning fans.

For those who prefer the original experience, Capcom has confirmed that the classic version of Dead Rising will remain available, ensuring that all fans can enjoy the game in the way they prefer. As the remaster prepares for its release on September 19, the updates to Infinity Mode signal a new era for one of the most iconic zombie games of all time.

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