Dead Rising is an action-adventure, survival horror game released for the Xbox 360 in 2006. It puts players in the shoes of Frank West, a photojournalist who finds himself trapped in a shopping mall overrun by a horde of zombies. Frank must fend off the undead, rescue survivors, and uncover the truth behind the outbreak, all while navigating the mall's shops and eateries. Utilizing improvised weapons and dealing with escalating difficulty by night, players must survive for 72 in-game hours. The game blends intense combat with dark humor in an open-world environment.