*''Dead Rising'' series: The series deals with a bioterror attack at various places resulting in the creation of zombies, as well as fighting against psychopaths who were either driven mad from tragic circumstances relating to the event, or otherwise used the event as an excuse for committing terrorist acts. The terrorists directly responsible for the events in question are generally depicted in a sympathetic manner, while the hidden villains, with the exception of ''Dead Rising 2'', are usually military personnel, with the latter not being depicted in a sympathetic manner. | *''Dead Rising'' series: The series deals with a bioterror attack at various places resulting in the creation of zombies, as well as fighting against psychopaths who were either driven mad from tragic circumstances relating to the event, or otherwise used the event as an excuse for committing terrorist acts. The terrorists directly responsible for the events in question are generally depicted in a sympathetic manner, while the hidden villains, with the exception of ''Dead Rising 2'', are usually military personnel, with the latter not being depicted in a sympathetic manner. |