DEAD RISING's Evolution Of Characters (During Development)

A video I've wanted to create for years has finally been pieced together. it's probably about time.
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[@Kiteboxing]

Mr. Willabee sounds like it'd be the name of the bee in the Entrance Plaza.

[@STiP0]

You'd be right!

[@ohnoitschris]

...damn! Good thinking. Willamette + Bee = Willabee

[@mr.iiconic]

I nicknamed him Willy Mette

[@zombiegamer5762]

Kiteboxing i think Mr.Willabee was going to be used as a psychopath character

[@tuttiman55]

@@STiP0 do a vid on dr 3 because I don’t think you realize the games upsides when you said dr4 followed in its footsteps in the uncertain future of deadrising

[@maxberry4409]

Dude. Im so glad people are still interested in this game. Ive been playing it for years and im still learning about it from you through all this time. Thank You!

[@CLawManGameplaychannell]

Sad that there are still no Dead Rising 5 yet.

[@maxberry4409]

@@CLawManGameplaychannell They can come back from 4. Ruined game = basically ruined franchise

[@CLawManGameplaychannell]

@@maxberry4409 I am still hoping that if they release the 5th one then maybe that would be like 2 or 3. Actually good...

[@mr.iiconic]

@WoomyBlitz do we have to entirely remake 3? It was a serviceable game imo

[@mr.iiconic]

@WoomyBlitz it's not like dead rising has ever had very good characters anyway, so I don't see why that had bothered you. Do you really think that would matter when the legendary first game had such great "personalities" as Brad? The only interesting characters in Dead Rising other than Frank were the Keyes siblings. Dead Rising 2's only good supporting character was Rebecca Chang. I agree on everything else except for the area block (that's just standard game design) and the psychopaths being bad. Some of them sucked, some of them didn't. Hit and miss if you ask me.

[@Ghenry]

It seems like when it came to the actual characters in the game (Jessie, Isabella, etc.), they got touched up to appear more realistic with closer attention to facial details. What's interesting, though, is that they were able to maintain the charm and style they were going for with those significant changes. Isabella probably being the best example. I like her earliest model you showed us, but the final one still shows the appeal of her design. Unlike other developers, they didn't let this push for realism get in the way of their vision. God, I miss this so much.

[@genericwhitekidthesecond4330]

Yeah. Alot of good games with a unique art style ended up canning the artstyle because of them trying to capitalize of modern graphical capabilities. Half-Life 2 was an egregious example. In it's earliest iteration the game was closely following the artstyle of HL1 during the 1999-2002 time period but ended up fazing out unique concepts like gas masks citizens so players could actually see their facial animations or the whole bit of a cartoonish landscape or dark skies so they could have realistic textures applied.

[@guitarlaughlin]

Jessie is VERY “realistic”. I cant help but stare at her “realisms” ingame.

[@silashurd3597]

@@guitarlaughlinwell she’s about to get a lot more realistic in 2 months 😏

[@PinkFloydBootlegs]

5 months in the making. He's back.

[@tom_k_cook]

I'll never understand how Dead Rising went from being that one awesome zombie game I played as a tween to being a massive mystery of development and past ideas dropped in it's history and mysterious plotlines we've never got to experience, but would have loved to.

[@joaopedrocamelo3866]

i love when people discuss about the characters that are not the protagonists. specially the psychopaths.

[@youtubecommenter7389]

The Tracksuit guy might be Paul considering his hair is long and black

[@magapiff1]

he kinda reminds me of Brandon from the next game

[@JmanRising]

Its Sextus from the game Shadow of Rome

[@captinkinty]

the track suit falls in line with paul’s tactics being running away from you, honestly the release model of paul fits more tho

[@NiCoNiCoNiCola]

His hair and face kinda look like Carlito to me

[@JmanRising]

19:50 EM53 is a recycled character model from the game Shadow of Rome, his name is Sextus. Great game if you haven’t played it already, made by the same developers.

[@mikenash6124]

Fun fact: Dead Rising was supposed to be Shadow of Rome 2.

[@NiCoNiCoNiCola]

​@@mikenash6124 in a better timeline Frank West is a Roman legate named Franchus Fantasticos

[@BeingTheBear]

Never clicked faster in my life

[@b3frost739]

BeingABear dude same 😂😂

[@TerrorJonnyYT]

Me too

[@loremipsum7601]

Me Too M8

[@ohnoitschris]

Something else I've wondered is if Dead Rising models were ever found in other Capcom games. Since DR might have been Capcom's first HD game to just have a whole lot of normal human models, which would work well as placeholders for so many projects.

[@bananabuns1369]

the oldest carlito looks like he would be in gta vice city

[@KaibaSeto.]

And show them you got big cojones!

[@8TeyTSL]

also, faces were stolen from actors for several models, both of brock's faces being from ed harris(with scars added), kay uses lindsay lohan's face and cliff uses michael rooker's face, always thought it was funny that capcom didn't get in trouble for this

[@ivratsdargy955]

I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but Bill/Wayne/Ronald's model seems to be based on Jason Alexander

[@JetpacksWasYes2]

I was literally just looking at your channel yesterday showing my brother how much DR content your channel has because we were playing through DR1. and I was even hoping a new video was coming! Immediately clicked when I got the notification. Crazy how you're still going, love all of the content please keep it up!

[@chickenzzzzzzzzz]

Hey stipo, don't know if you knew this, I certainly didn't until it accidentally happened in game. If you front kick a wine cask or a barrel (like the ones ontop of the shelves in the elevator room) Frank will curse and act like he stubbed his toe. Been playing the game a very long time and never knew that happened.

[@STiP0]

one of the fine details of the game for sure

[@sealake7935]

I have so much respect for you, man. I love how you still talk about my favorite game of all time. Thanks so much for bringing me and many others joy!

[@siljorfag]

I always wondered what kind of plans the dev team had for Jessie in that trailer she's seen running in the tunnels (away from Carlito), then Frank's find her deceased body. It's like her role was even bigger, in the final version Brad did all the work while Jessie was inside the safehouse the entire game (and managed to get infected).

[@jamesedleymusic]

It’s assumed that she got infected when Barnaby was brought back to the security room.

[@NiCoNiCoNiCola]

I like the idea that Carlito kidnapped her to fish out Brad and Frank, but something went terribly wrong and he had to leave Jessie for dead

[@youtubefan3461]

I wish Jessie can survive The way how she died is stupid

[@ohnoitschris]

I think I've played through the game like three times now and I forgot about her death each time, it really was dumb

[@domino6490]

Still I'll never forget the anxiety I felt going back to the safe area for the first time at one square

[@youtubefan3461]

@@domino6490 even isabela said We have to check if Brad's sexy assistant Jessica was bitten

[@Notwhatyousayitswhatyoudo]

that's why ending b is the best ending

[@youtubefan3461]

@@Notwhatyousayitswhatyoudo I agree

[@zuperspicy]

After seeing that footage of Brett or Kent at the time in the tgs demo you show, its interesting to see how in the final game no survivor is ever to be rescued from the super market in the north plaza

[@MrMario2011]

Excellent video, dude.

[@GeneralMonty]

After thinking on it, you're one of the reasons I finally got around to getting 100% completion in DR1. Such a fun game with a very interesting development history.

[@phoeni3902]

i wonder if anyone who ever worked on these original textures and models will ever see this video, it must be kinda nice for them to see their work appreciated years later

[@toaryanonicle2877]

18:29- Old Brock looks like Michael Keaton! XDXDXD

[@coldstuff9784]

My thoughts exactly.

[@nickrustyson8124]

He has some Woody Harrelson in there too

[@nickrustyson8124]

Theory, NPC 07 would've been either inbred or a victim of some kind of accident years ago. So if he ever was going to be a survivor, he either would be one of the funnier ones, or sadder ones

[@stormichow5325]

16:12 Rest in peace, my man.

[@GlitchG00D5]

"If we meet on the other side, I definitely owe you a drink. Good luck, Frank. - Otis Washington"

[@wilsonfredrick2812]

EM53 kind of looks like an early version of a future psychopath known as Brandon Whittaker from dead rising 2 to me.

[@doctorqrow3452]

Never thought I'd see you again. KZbin needs to get its shit together recommending this to me this late.

[@Andy-mc6yx]

Glad to see you back

[@shanebobey9435]

NPC07 doesn't exist, he can't hurt you... NPC07

[@tylerfelts3683]

The amount of work that goes into these videos is unreal

[@Archangel96]

oh my god our frank west has came back STiP0 is back oh god Dead Rising will never be the same again!!!!

[@toxenzz]

STiP0, I just want to thank you for covering this series so in depth, but thank you for focusing on DR1! I was 7 when the game launched, but it STILL has this ominous, dark, and depressing tone to it that really grounds you in the situation. Thanks for showing your love for the series and providing a safe community for others to do the same :)

[@chocolatechip6672]

I think the unused name Mr. Willabee was supposed to be for a psychopath dressed as a mascot based on the bee statue at the front of the mall. It was probably scrapped but then brought to the second game and turned into the psychopath Slappy.

[@Polychi1998]

I hope we can find a way to have our own SM64 map modding community. I really love to have a “personalized” DR mod that adds new rooms and obscure paths. That way the DR mod community can thrive!

[@dylan9784]

thank you for uploading this was a game my dad and i bonded over, funny enough i only had the wii version until we saw how much better it was on the 360, i came home to an xbox and we played all night this game deserves praise for years to come

[@OfficialRetroUk]

Stipo man, please do a dead rising 1 lets play where you just play the game! Maybe drop little facts that haven't made a full video or something! Would love a long play to sit through!

[@rg975]

I just recently found your channel, idk why it took so long for me to find it, but thanks for the content. I love this series, especially the first one, and now I have a lot of videos on your channel to binge watch 👍

[@xervah92]

5 months or 5 years, I will be here to watch on upload day.

[@valen9835]

EM53 looks like Luis from Resident Evil 4.

[@theicelander06]

This game is brutally underrated. It’s KZbinrs like you that make the game alive again. Thank you Stipo.

[@shleptones7452]

I’ve been bingeing your videos recently and just woke up to this gem. Love your videos dude. Now I’m really about to play some dead rising when this is over

[@warriorwolf77]

Glad you're still making stuff, hope there's still more to explore

[@sirdingus8188]

I'm really pleased that you're still making content for this game. I gotta say, your presentation and format has gotten a lot better. Keep up the good work, and thanks for keeping one of my favorite games alive ❤

[@Solidcal]

Another awesome vid dude. Glad you finally got it off the back burner. :)

[@halo7372]

Hah I was actually thinking about how you’re probably never gonna release a video again. Glad I was wrong!

[@movieman175]

Hell yes! The master of Dead Rising is back!

[@austinwheaton3034]

I'm so happy you're back man. Your videos are amazing!

[@user-ii8kz6vo8i]

I’m honestly surprised on how much content you can make from this game especially how old this game is already, it’s just mind blowing !! Love your content man keep up the great work !

[@MattJSowards]

Another great video brother i love your stuff keep dead rising coming pls

[@TheAlex4905]

You know, I would love to see you cover the other games in detail as you do with this one. Keep up the awesome work bro 👍

[@FPExooodus]

I was just yesterday thinking of replaying Dead Rising again. Thanks for carrying on with the history of this unique and classic game!!

[@nobodyshome4633]

One of the greatest KZbinrs of all time. Using your channel to shed light on such a fantastic Video Game. Your videos are top quality, always makes my day so much better when you upload x

[@Mychannel-zq7vs]

another well done video! 👍 i love your dead rising videos

[@TheDrunkensniper66]

This man StiP0 putting in some great work! we love your content!

[@heyclip]

Never been so early! Glad to see another video!

[@CannedCam]

Thanks. Just found your channel couple days ago. My buddy and I are case west pros (whichever is the heavy co op) and love this series

[@DemonicRobots]

Something this video shows regarding the details is that with other games, I normally see older models and think, "oh, I kinda like those more than the ones at release." But I don't feel that here since Capcom just kept upgrading them so much that all the final versions are way better than the beta ones

[@zampai]

Top tier content as always my dude.

[@beepmoo8771]

Glad to see you're back. Head to watch zone tan again to hear your voice I missed you so much. Luv u.

[@LoveKrystal471]

21 Minutes?! Thank you for blessing us with this💜💜💜

[@christianbe1449]

Cool thumbnail and interesting vid as usual. 👍

[@Sumatto]

God I love your videos so much

[@Gutgulper]

Crazy how you can still make content for this game. Keep going :)

[@freddypringlesSES123]

Amazing video, I can really see how much research you have put into this video.

[@RisingDeadTrip]

Holy shit man, I’m so happy people are still interested in this game, it’s my favorite game of all time, and your content is so good!

[@domingoribas584]

Stipo's alive!! Good video your my hero bro

[@Drakeo__]

Amazing day with a stip0 upload

[@chanceisgaming107]

Dead Rising is one of my favorite games and these videos are always fantastic

[@FreakingFracker]

EM53 looks like a character from a previous Capcom game Shadow Of Rome named Sextus.

[@JmanRising]

You’re right

[@mrbenben4362]

Just watched your video from Shesez again, looked at your channel again & finally an old new video was uploaded 5 months ago😄 I wish you make more videos in the near future, I'm already through your videos & keep watching them! Much love from Germany!

[@STiP0]

Will be uploading soon! This has just been a really slow year haha

[@gregwilliams4926]

3:42 No way, I didn't know that was Kay Nelson in the security cam footage! She dies and then gets tied up by Jo the next day?

[@davidriley8316]

What an interesting video, my man. I have friends who were 3 when DR1 came out. Crazy. I also recently bought a PS4 version of DR1 for my Pro, real cheap. I can't wait to be level 1 Frank again. Such a remarkable game.

[@batmanshadow1984]

Awesome Video Yay You Back 👍

[@patrickbreen3719]

I love these videos this game is one of my favorites!

[@darwinaguilero3175]

This video scratched a specific itch for me, love it. I kind of expected Frank’s *character* development, but this is great too! Cheers.

[@ScribbleGames14]

dude i lover your vids man keep it up

[@mochicakesss6494]

Glad you back brother

[@FrankByDaylight]

I was asleep when this popped! Now I can sit and enjoy with popcorn!!

[@Josh-ez3mb]

Always appreciate a dead rising video

[@Dukesparrow1999]

The fact we are still talking about Deadrising along its behind the scenes content makes me believe that this game had the same impact as RE 4. BTW I'm the 666th like so I'm gonna cleanse my house with a sage in case some demons think of hunting me down 🤣

[@andrewmain5320]

yass you're back 😁

[@lgic.mp4692]

I might be late but thank you STiP0! ;)

[@StMozzer]

I've always wondered who is the Survivor you found when you ecounter cletus. I haven't been able to find him anywhere else

[@GuyOnAChair]

Eyyy he's back.

[@RitzyYeti]

yo this is very good day all of a sudden

[@madmaxmanthelord1937]

The legend has returned👌

[@Chad_Grimgravy]

The place holder model for brad and em42 looks a lot like chuck greene

[@TheRealWalt]

For the 2nd unused psychopath, I think it looks similar to Brandon, or that deranged CURE member from the 2nd game with the shard of glass. Maybe he was meant to be in the first game, but moved on to 2 because the first game already had enough content? Idk either.

[@averagechadlegionary5824]

Man it’d be cool to know who or what that unused Illuminati psychopath was going to be also kinda curious about the track suit guy too

[@rayfields7749]

I think they had a ton of faces scanned before deciding to use them as zombie or human

[@sharkle9]

9:09 That killed me. Really cool vid gj

[@gamer47e17]

If I had to guess, the tracksuit Psychopath would have been an enemy in a sports themed area of the mall, perhaps a scrapped idea of a vain, fallen champion who hung onto his past glory and wins that when the dead began to eat the living he went to the one place he felt was his impenetrable castle. He would have probably been a fast long range attacker, sprinting and throwing various modified balls at the player. He also likely would have ultimately died by exhaustion, running so much and putting so much effort into attacking that he collapses from his lack of energy and is eaten alive for his delusions of granduer. The Illuminati Psychopath is probably a scrapped Cult Member who would have been some kind of 2nd in command to Sean. A very pious and deranged man who was a former conspiracy theorist, and has been driven by mania when the undead came. He might not exactly believe in the cults but is there because it's where he fits in, the other crazies. I believe he also wouldn't immediately attack, that the last vestiges of sanity would tell him this is wrong. But the cult peer pressures him into attacking you. He would probably move slow but hit hard, maybe throwing dynamite or using a melee weapon like a sacrifice knife. He would ultimately die by getting beat the hell up by the player, and rather than die at the hands of the cultists, who would kill him for his failure and cowardice of hesitation, he kills himself with a final "I'm sorry..."

[@FuturamaFan2010]

Glad to see you back and doing a much longer format, really interesting. I wonder if EM53 was related to Paul? He looks like a young man with long unkempt hair and if he was meant to be psychopath maybe that's who it is.

[@anthonyprieto3240]

You’re doing gods work

[@JohnSmith-se7pp]

I appreciate your content stipo

[@Leg0man045]

Wake up babe, new stipo video

[@yehpez7808]

Thank you for your service

[@aidan5868]

LETS GOO STIP0

[@CastorRae]

great video!

[@reginaldcaine6161]

I have ZERO evidence but the tracksuit guy reminds me of the dude you fight in the bathroom in DR2. Obviously sequels use unused stuff from the previous game, my intuition tells me he has something to do with him

[@kaidanh5720]

HE RETURNS!!