The upcoming “Useless Rising: Deluxe Remaster” is poised to become the ultimate rendition of the 2006 original, striking a balance between innovation and tradition in its reworked features while preserving the essence that makes the game timeless. Minor tweaks notwithstanding, several key changes have been implemented throughout the game, including the removal of certain features, with one notable exception being the elimination of the image mechanics.
In his own words, Frank West is a seasoned photojournalist whose experiences in the midst of the zombie apocalypse at Willamette’s ravaged mall are an integral part of his narrative, alongside rescuing survivors, dismantling rogue individuals, and unraveling the truth surrounding the outbreak’s origins. While the image mechanic remains largely unchanged in the Deluxe Remaster, there is a notable tweak that’s likely to stir up controversy:
In the distinct framework of the sport, and its nearly identical 2016 re-release, photographs taken by Frank can trigger one of five photograph categories: Brutality, Drama, Outtake, Horror, or Erotica.
Classes are linked to each photograph primarily based on its content – for instance, an image of a zombie’s head exploding is likely to be categorized as Brutality, while a poignant moment of humanity between two survivors might trigger the Drama classification.
The Deluxe Remaster of a game eliminates the Erotica class, according to Famitsu and verified by VG247, confirming the removal of this feature from the updated version. In the distinctive survival scenario, this option was exclusively reserved for images featuring explicit sexual content, often prompted by female undead characters whose clothing was torn or survivors posing provocatively. While most photography options, poses, and outfits remain unchanged or similar, capturing images that would have achieved an Erotica style in the original game will not yield the same results in the Deluxe Remaster.
As the 20-year milestone approaches for Useless Rising, it’s undeniable that the landscape of video game content featuring zombie apocalypse narratives has undergone a significant shift since then. On the surface, the elimination appears to have no discernible impact on the sport’s dynamics or gameplay, suggesting a pinnacle of performance in its current form. The very nature of this alteration will likely spark heated discussion regarding its pertinence to a remastered version, setting the stage for a passionate debate surrounding what qualifies as a meaningful update.
We’ve now reached out to Capcom for their feedback on the proposed changes, with the possibility of replacing this original text should a response be received from them.
The highly anticipated game, Useless Rising: Deluxe Remaster, is set to launch on September 19, exclusively available for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
