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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 79 | 160 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 97 | 2 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 80% | 74 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 57 | 76 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 63% | 62 | 9 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 26 reviews sampled · 18 total reviews in window · weighted 11.1 up / 6.6 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (137)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“If you never played Dead Rising before, then Deluxe Remaster is probably the thing you should be looking for. It's a great game and you can always try the original at a later date. But for die-hard fans the situation is quite different. Deluxe Remaster is mostly the same old thing you already know and love. One can only hope that by buying this we can show Capcom that Dead Rising still is such a unique franchise that really needs to come back with a new title.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered shows inevitable signs of aging and may struggle to win over modern players or fully recapture the impact it once had. However, despite its gameplay limitations, there’s no reason why anyone seeking an unconventional story, whether a series fan or not, should pass on this new edition. With numerous improvements, it stands as the definitive version of a classic.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster offers a streamlined experience with an easier gameplay balance, improved controls and some regretful censored content. While some of these changes may disappoint series veterans, the core appeal remains intact. The overhauled visuals and simplified gameplay mechanics make it more accessible to a wider audience, including younger and casual players.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is rough around the edges at times but Capcom has delivered a mostly faithful, visually dazzling remaster without short-changing the tone, humour or violence.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“I was positively surprised by Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, especially when I noticed how they managed to maintain the ideas of the original, and its treasures, without failing to add improvements to make the experience simpler and more enjoyable for everyone.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered is a fun but flawed revisit to a zombie classic. It stays true in delivering its quirky and chaotic spirit, and was given a fair amount of polish to make it more appealing to modern players. While it’s a treat for longtime fans of the series, newcomers will feel the game’s age through its flaws.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Fans who played the original opus will undoubtedly be happy to play Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. This version offers a number of visual improvements, not least to rejuvenate the original experience. However, this is not enough to attract new players. They'll find themselves in a muddled adventure against an artificial intelligence that's as flawed as ever. The 72-hour concept is also ill-suited to modern times, and despite the presence of an option to advance time, I'm not convinced that a new community will be created. I'd mainly recommend the title to fans of the franchise who loved the original opus.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a valuable game, a work that reflects Capcom’s eagerness to revive one of its classic series. With graphical improvements that resemble a thorough remake rather than just a remaster and the reintroduction of the fluid gameplay we expect from the Dead Rising series, this work transforms into a worthwhile “remaster.””
read full review ↗ - 80
“A substantial visual overhaul of Dead Rising is what will immediately stand out most, but where the Deluxe Remaster truly thrives is in all its gameplay touch-ups to make the classic play and feel like any other modern game. They all build to the definitive Dead Rising experience, where its time management feature can be properly appreciated.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is the triumphant return of one of the best zombie games of all time. While the survivor missions and psychopath battles could have been improved, this is, without a doubt, the best version of Capcom's classic thanks to its updated graphics and gameplay enhancements. A must for new players and veteran fans alike.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite some flaws, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is an excellent remasterization that promises to revitalize the franchise after the missteps of Dead Rising 4, attracting a new legion of fans and giving hope to the long-time ones. The persistence of old problems such as NPC AI and a few rendering bugs due to the number of enemies on screen can be a bit bothersome, especially for those who didn't enjoy Dead Rising very much when it was originally released on the Xbox 360. Honestly, if you're one of those people, this remasterization won't change your opinion about the franchise. For long-time fans, it feels like reuniting with an old friend. A friend who may have some annoying flaws, but ultimately, a cherished friend who is a joy to see looking so good in this remaster.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster offers numerous quality of life improvements to the classic timed gameplay while improving survivor AI and offering a massive visual upgrade to the entire game.”
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