IGN gave the game a 6.9/10, and criticized the graphics saying: "Obviously, "Dead Rising" had to take a hit in the transition from 360 to Wii.
IGN присудил игре 6.9 из 10, но подверг критике графику, написав: «Очевидно, "Dead Rising" сильно пострадала при переходе от 360 к Wii.