Dead Rising follows the harrowing tale of Frank West, an overly zealous freelance photojournalist on a hunt for the scoop of a lifetime. In pursuit of a juicy lead, he makes his way to a small suburban town only to find that it has become overrun by zombies.

* Time marches on whether Frank is actively engaged or simply stationary.

* The variety of stores available to you in the mall offer an endless supply of resources, including vehicles, makeshift weapons, and food.