Demo Rising

The Dead Rising Demo has been Live since Friday, and first impressions are pretty positive - though with caveats. The zombie-killing-sandbox thing is fun, and it seems there are indeed a lot of weapons out there (as well as a number of other ways to humiliate and taunt the undead - sticking novelty masks on their heads for instance). However, as it's a Capcom game the controls are a bit shonky and there are perhaps some questions over longevity.

Furthermore the Gamespot review also throws up some danger signs. A dodgy save-game mechanic for instance, and a plethora of the ultimate fun-killer, the escort mission (I couldn't care less if some weedy local gets ripped apart by zombies... give me a chainsaw!).

Not suggesting this game will be any less than great fun, am just fully aware of the dangers of the anti-climax. My personal feelings remain... BRAINS!