Prologue - p. 1 | Main missions Dead Rising 2 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

You begin the game by participating in Terror is Reality and your task it to run over as many zombies as possible in one minute [1]. The controls are as follows: R2 - acceleration, L2 - reverse gear/brake and turning with the left analog stick. In order to win, just keep driving back and forth through the arena and aim for the undeads with pink icons above the heads [2]. Winning isn't obligatory-.

After the cutscene, you will find yourself in the changing room [1], from where you should go forward and follow the arrow. You can also pay a visit to the rest room, where you will be able to save the game [2].

Once you're finished, move on in the given direction, enter the elevator and ride it upstairs [1]. After another short cutscene, you will be attacked by a group of zombies [2]. In order to fight them, pick up the items scattered throughout the ground and use them with square. Holding down the button will result in a stronger blow.

If you get caught by the enemy, follow the instructions displayed onscreen [1]. Most often you will have to quickly turn the left analog stick or press one of the buttons. The arrow will lead you to the hero's room [2], where you will find his daughter.

Hold her and run in the given direction, avoiding the enemies in your way [1]. This way you will reach the Safe House [2]. Curiously, you can get there faster by losing all your health points. The game will then automatically move you there.

In the bunker, you will meet Stacey [1], who will offer to help you find Zombrex for your daughter and give you a transceiver [2], using which you will be able to contact the base and get updates on new missions. Press right on the d-pad to answer a call.

You should also learn how to use the watch [1], as time plays an important role in Dead Rising. Katy has to receive her medicine once every 24 hours, exactly between 7 and 8 AM. Otherwise, she will turn into a zombie. All other missions work similarly. You can complete them only in given hours, so keep an eye on the bars on the right [2], which will inform you on the time left. To check the time, press left on the d-pad.

The last important thing is the map [1], which can be viewed by pressing select. If you press square while viewing it, you will see the locations of the available missions [2].

After getting acquainted with everything, leave the room and turn right. Save the game in the nearby rest room [1]. Remember to save when only you have a chance. You'll die really often during the game and it's surely better to devote a couple minutes on finding a toilet then a couple hours to complete the same missions all over again. Once you've saved, move on following the arrow, which will take you to a vent [2]. Using it you will be able to get out of the Safe House and begin looking for Zombrex.