Joe Nikholis, the studio head for Capcom Vancouver, has revealed why Dead Rising 4 has nixed the franchise's time-limit mechanic through an interview with GameSpot. Unlike Dead Rising 3 through its Nightmare Mode, there are no options in Dead Rising 4 to turn on the clock.
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Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam — with companions by his side — sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?
