The early verdict is an enthusiastic thumbs-up. I was wondering how Killer Instinct, a franchise long dormant, would hold up against modern 2D fighters. It didn’t have nearly the impact of those two games, but the ludicrous combos and over-the-top game announcer (“C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER!!!”) certainly left warm and fuzzy memories for many gamers.ĭouble Helix is looking to recapture the feel of mid-‘90s quarter-crunchers and give it a next-generation update. If you’re my age, you were probably in middle school when Killer Instinct crashed the 2D fighting game roost occupied by Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. Double Helix gives the series, last seen in 1996, a next-generation reboot. It’s been 17(!) years since the last Killer Instinct game, but all the intense combo action is back in a big way. Jago is among the original characters returning in the reboot of Killer Instinct. I only got to see the tip of the iceberg with the demo version, but it looks like Capcom Vancouver promises plenty of the same zombie-squishing antics from the previous Dead Rising games, but only bigger and better. Fear not, traditionalists - there’s a so-called Nightmare Mode that features the saving system and the fiendish time-based missions from the earlier games. Players will have to search for blueprints to unlock new weapons and vehicles.ĭead Rising 3 will feature the ability to save anywhere and also no time limits, a first for the series. I was able to combine a motorcycle and a steamroller to make a “Rollerhawg,” which is already as ridiculous as it sounds before you notice it also has a built-in flamethrower. The trade-off is that poking around in a menu leaves you susceptible to the shambling hordes, so finding a safe spot becomes paramount.Ĭombining weapons goes a step further in Dead Rising 3 with the addition of more combo vehicles. It’s as simple as accessing the menu and pressing a button to start MacGyvering weapons of mass undead destruction. Rather than having to lug the correct items to a workbench, Nick can craft items on the fly as long as he has the stuff he needs in his inventory. I enjoyed the simplified weapon-combining system in Dead Rising 3.
Equally amazing is the number of zombies that can be onscreen at once. The most impressive thing was the lack of load times moving between building interiors and the city at large. With four different neighborhoods, each with its own character, Los Perdidos easily dwarfs settings from the first two games.
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remember that, Dead Rising 3 is still not available on ps4 remote play pc. New protagonist Nick Ramos must survive the hordes of the undead and escape the city before a military strike comes and eradicates everything. It’s a minor quibble, but I’m perplexed why Microsoft felt the need to change something that was perfect.ĭead Rising 3 takes place in Los Perdidos, a fictional California city, 10 years after the events of Dead Rising 2. Pulling them doesn’t have that same trigger-like feeling. They now slope outward, which leaves your index fingers in an extended position at rest, as opposed to curled in a 90-degree angle with the 360 triggers. One thing I disliked about the Xbox One controller was how Microsoft has reshaped the left and right triggers. The D-pad is recessed into the controller and the edges have been rounded playing a fighting game on an Xbox One controller is a more pleasant experience than using the 360’s.
The Start and Back buttons have been renamed Menu and View, respectively. The controller is largely unchanged with the exception of the dashboard button, which is now at the top of the controller and away from the other buttons. Save for the big logo on the right-hand portion of the console, there’s little that would indicate it’s a video game console at first glance. The Xbox One system mimics the appearance of a DVD or Blu-ray player with its sleek lines and minimal surface markings, which fits in line with Microsoft’s desire to make the system your one-stop entertainment center. Here are some quick thoughts on the system itself and a few of the games that made a strong impression: I recently had a chance to get some hands-on time with the Xbox One’s slate of launch titles in San Francisco.