History VideoGame / DeadRisingChopTillYouDrop

* DropTheHammer: The sledgehammer is one of the most useful weapons.

A conversion of ''Videogame/DeadRising'' for the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} (mistaken for port, since many think that is a catch-all term for such things). Specifically it was a conversion in terms of setting and assets, but a remake in terms of gameplay (the game engine is the same one used in the Wii version of ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4'').

** VideoGame/MegaMan's [[ArmCannon Mega Buster]] is the game's ultimate weapon, [[VideoGame/MegaManLegends Servbots]] make cameo appearances, and Frank learns a few ''StreetFighter'' moves as he levels up.

* {{Meganekko}}: Jessica.

* AdaptationalBadass: The zombies are slightly tougher in this version of the game; as animals have also been infected, while Cliff, Jo, and Kent now appear as elite zombies who can wield weapons or (in Kent's case) jump kick Frank.

* QuicksandBox: This version was specifically designed to address the complaints.

* ActionCommands

* AlwaysOverTheShoulder
* AndYourRewardIsClothes

* EmptyLevels: Since Frank doesn't have as many stats to increase or moves to learn, and most of the stat increases are early on, many of the later levels don't give any bonuses.

* ExperiencePoints: Unlike other entries in the series, this game primarily gives you XP for killing zombies.
* FanDisservice: Frank does the grind when trying on women's clothing (including the bonus bikini outfit). Grab the BrainBleach, you'll need it to remove the {{Squick}} and horror.

* FriendlyFireproof: Played straight. And it's necessary, as the game encourages outright attacking enemies.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: "That was awesome! Just watching you got me excited!"
* GunsAreWorthless: Totally averted in this version. The Wii's IR pointer makes guns invaluable. Although melee weapons are still important since you still need ammo for the guns, and ammo drops aren't common enough to use them exclusively.

* InfinityMinusOneSword: The Mega Buster and Beam Sword are still great weapons, but the Chicago Typewriter is still a good way to finish boss battles easily, and you don't need to complete the extra missions with S rankings.

* LethalJokeItem: A lot of the toys have been seriously boosted in killing ability here. You can kill zombies in one hit with the Toy Laser Sword at Level 10. Seriously.

* LevelUpFillUp: The only benefit to gaining levels later on; see EmptyLevels above.

* NewGamePlus
* NonstandardGameOver

* OneSizeFitsAll: Averted. While Frank can try on clothes from any shop (including children's shops) the clothes sometimes don't fit him properly, which only adds to the surrealism.

* RealTimeWeaponChange: You can use the d-pad to switch among the four types of guns when in aiming mode (pressing the type already selected reloads that gun).

* SceneryPorn: About 90% of the mall in the original version is recreated here, but as the detail of the mall is overlooked in the original game, the detail here is overlooked, even though this version didn't even stream the areas.

** VideoGame/MegaMan's [[ArmCannon Mega Buster]] is the game's ultimate weapon, [[VideoGame/MegaManLegends Servbots]] make cameo appearances, and Frank learns a few ''StreetFighter'' moves as he levels up... sadly, however, he cannot pull off a Hadouken.

* UnlockableContent

* ZombieApocalypse: Well duh.

* BottomlessBladder: Amusingly averted; while Frank isn't required to use the restroom, doing so is the primary method of saving the game (although there are others). This makes even more sense when you realize that ''liquids'' restore much more health than solid foods, so Frank is usually carrying (and drinking) lots of mixed juices.

A conversion of ''DeadRising'' for the {{Wii}} (mistaken for port, since many think that is a catch-all term for such things). Specifically it was a conversion in terms of setting and assets, but a remake in terms of gameplay (the game engine is the same one used in the Wii version of ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4'').

* AdaptationExpansion: The {{Wii}} version adds some new things, such better gunplay with a IR pointer, multiple save slots, linear mission structure, and bonus missions after beating the game.

A conversion of ''DeadRising'' for the {{Wii}} (mistaken for port, since many think that is a catch-all term for such things). Specifically it was a conversion in terms of setting and assets, but a remake in terms of gameplay (the game engine is the same one used in the Wii version of ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil4''). Cries of it being a cheap cash-in were raised (although they were wrong, the game had to have all the assets remade from scratch, which still cost some millions, if not the amount of a big budget game), and worries that there would be almost no zombies in the game (also wrong). Most of the reviews seemed to vary depending on whether the reviewer actually still thought those things or not.

* GunsAreWorthless: Totally averted in this version. The Wii's IR pointer makes guns invaluable. Although melee weapons are still important since you still need ammo for the guns.

* StopHelpingMe: Fortunately purged from this version.

* EmptyLevels: Since Frank doesn't have as many stats to increase or moves to learn, many of the later levels garner you nothing except free health.

* RespawningEnemies: Both versions have the zombies appear out of nowhere, but in this version you can see them respawn far more often and closer. Some claimed that was to fake the zombie count, but again, the original version did the same.

* FanDisservice: Frank does the grind when trying on women's clothing (including the bonus bikini outfit). Grab the BrainBleach, you'll need it to remove the {{Squick}} and NightmareFuel.

A conversion of ''DeadRising'' for the {{Wii}} (mistaken for port, since many think that is a catch-all term for such things). Specifically it was a conversion in terms of setting and assets, but a remake in terms of gameplay (the game engine is the same one used in the Wii version of ''ResidentEvil4''). Cries of it being a cheap cash-in were raised (although they were wrong, the game had to have all the assets remade from scratch, which still cost some millions, if not the amount of a big budget game), and worries that there would be almost no zombies in the game (also wrong). Most of the reviews seemed to vary depending on whether the reviewer actually still thought those things or not.

** [[ResidentEvil "Jill's Sandwiches", and the Black Ops soldiers sent in look like H.U.N.K.]]

*** And the Servbot heads and cones can still be used as hats, as long as you kneecap a zombie first, but they make pretty effective bludgeon weapons otherwise.

* PressXToNotDie: The convict battle, but is actually easier than the way they were fought in the original game.

* [[FirstPersonSnapshooter Freelance Photographer]]: Although the camera isn't used in this version (save for one use for one mission).

* [[AmateurPhotographer Freelance Photographer]]: Although the camera isn't used in this version (save for one use for one mission).

** VideoGame/MegaMan's [[ArmCannon Mega Buster]] is the game's ultimate weapon, [[MegaManLegends Servbots]] make cameo appearances, and Frank learns a few ''StreetFighter'' moves as he levels up... sadly, however, he cannot pull off a Hadouken.

** Game/MegaMan's [[ArmCannon Mega Buster]] is the game's ultimate weapon, [[MegaManLegends Servbots]] make cameo appearances, and Frank learns a few ''StreetFighter'' moves as he levels up... sadly, however, he cannot pull off a Hadouken.

* AdaptationExpansion: The {{Wii}} version adds some new things, such better gunplay with a IR pointer, multiple save points, linear mission structure, and bonus missions after beating the game.

* BottomlessBladder: Amusingly subverted; while Frank isn't required to use the restroom, doing so is the primary method of saving the game. This makes even more sense when you realize that ''liquids'' restore much more health than solid foods, so Frank is usually carrying (and drinking) lots of mixed juices.
* BreakableWeapons: While all melee weapons still break over time, all have increased durability as you level up. Guns don't break in this game, and last as long as you need, save for a couple plot relevant ones.
* ChainsawGood: Both averted and played straight. Averted with the chainsaw you find (Slow, prone to needing startup time, and is low on durability), straight with the mini-chainsaw you can obtain from an early boss (One-handed, powerful, and very fast).

* DeadlyLunge: More common than in the original game.
* DefeatMeansFriendship: Cletus
** It also takes defeat for [[spoiler: Isabela]] to start to cooperate with Frank.
* DegradedBoss: Jo, Kent, and Cliff. But they can become DemonicSpiders if you don't know how to handle them.

* EvilKnockoff: The Kent Zombie, who uses grenades and a mean kick to attack. [[ItMakesSenseInContext For some reason]].
* FanDisservice: Frank does the grind when trying on women's clothing. Grab the BrainBleach, you'll need it to remove the {{Squick}} and NightmareFuel.
** Don't forget the bonus bikini outfit.

* FriendlyFireproof: Played straight, and necessary, as the game encourages outright attacking enemies.

* WrestlerInAllOfUs: You'd be surprised how effective a German Suplex is when cornered by a bunch of zombies.
** [[ResidentEvil4 Leon already knows that.]]

* RespawningEnemies: Both versions have the zombies appear out of nowhere, but in this version you can see them respawn far more often and closwer. Some claimed that was to fake the zombie count, but again, the original version did the same.

A conversion of ''DeadRising'' for the {{Wii}} (mistaken for port, since many think that is a catch-all term for such things). Specifically it was a conversion in terms of setting and assets, but a remake in terms of gameplay (the game engine is the same one used in the Wii version of ''ResidentEvil4''). Cries of it being a cheap cash-in were raised (although they were wrong, the game had to have all the assets remade from scratch, which still cost millions), and worries that there would be almost no zombies in the game (also wrong). Most of the reviews seemed to vary depending on whether the reviewer actually still thought those things or not.