Dead Rising

Ah yes, this game was recommended to me by a friend, and I have bought him a beer already as a thank you for talking me into it. So, the review:
GRAPHICS: Quite simply, excellent. The detail in the mall is very good and the characters and zombies also look great. The cut scenes are also very good to watch. Deffinatly one of the better games for graphics.
STORY/PLAYABILITY: The heart of most games. The story is excellent and will keep you thinking for quite a while, though you may guess some of it. However, one thing that I sometimes get a little frustrated with, is that you're stuck to a set time scale. By which I mean you have to do each mission at a set time, and you have to complete the mission before the next one starts. So if you go off exploring and forget the time, you may need to start the game over again, just to continue the story. Deffinatly a game you can go back and play again and again for all the achievements, extras and different endings you can get (I think… more »

Ah yes, this game was recommended to me by a friend, and I have bought him a beer already as a thank you for talking me into it. So, the review:
GRAPHICS: Quite simply, excellent. The detail in the mall is very good and the characters and zombies also look great. The cut scenes are also very good to watch. Deffinatly one of the better games for graphics.
STORY/PLAYABILITY: The heart of most games. The story is excellent and will keep you thinking for quite a while, though you may guess some of it. However, one thing that I sometimes get a little frustrated with, is that you're stuck to a set time scale. By which I mean you have to do each mission at a set time, and you have to complete the mission before the next one starts. So if you go off exploring and forget the time, you may need to start the game over again, just to continue the story. Deffinatly a game you can go back and play again and again for all the achievements, extras and different endings you can get (I think there are 5 endings in total).
COMBAT: Fighting is a big part in this, as is running. The brilliant thing with this game is that *anything* is a weapon. You can go to a sword shop and grab a katana, or go get a bowling ball, or maybe a plastic lightsaber? Or a lawnmower? Though each weapon has limited durability, it prompts you to constantly find new things (I even found a fish to slap zomies with) which makes the game quite fun and different. Your character also levels up and learns knew moves, which is useful as you also gain more life and speed, etc. These moves are usually for unarmed fighting, and again make the whole combat system much more than just button bashing. Excellent!
OVERALL: A game that is graphically sound, and exceeds expectations all round. I would recommend it to almost anyone. Although it isn't an online game, it has a lot of repeat playing life. A must have for 360 owners.