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Ed DeLuca and Frank West in the helicopter
The helicopter ride is the first segment of the introduction in Dead Rising. Photojournalist Frank West knows he is on to something big and is willing to take great risks to get the scoop. He charters a helicopter to take him over the town of Willamette, Colorado, which has become the source of great mystery since all communication with its population was cut off and the military has blocked off the town.[1]
It is followed by the Entrance Plaza segment of the introduction.
Entering Willamette[]
Introductory cutscene
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 Willamette, Colorado. Population: 53,594.   National Guard in front of a barricade sealing off a bridge to Willamette September 19 - 11:27 AM
Ed DeLuca: Say, buddy... You mentioned somethin' about research for a story. Frank West: That's right. I got a tip that somethin' big is happening. Ed: In a nowhere little town like that? They sure didn't mention anything about it on TV...
Frank: Yeah, well, I'm freelance, pal. I don't make my living waitin' for the TV to tell me what to cover.
Ed: Hahaha! Ed: Here she is. Hahaha! Willamette, Colorado. Population: 53,594.[note 1] Distinguishing characteristics: Jack shit! Hahahahahaha! About the only thing to do in this town is kill time at the shopping mall.
Ed: What was that? The army? Frank: Looks like taking a helicopter was the best way to go. I bet they've got all the roads blocked off by now.
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Snapping photographs[]
- For more on Dead Rising's photography system, see Photography.
As the helicopter flies over the city of Willamette, zoom in with the camera's viewfinder and focus on the carnage along Main Street.
Take pictures that get Frank the most prestige points—this means pictures with some kind of action in the shot. There are five high-PP photo opportunities that Frank can photograph from the helicopter. Since Frank can only take 30 pictures, keep each photo opportunity to a maximum of six shots.[3]
Don't hesitate to completely empty Frank's camera roll, because he gets a fresh camera battery automatically when he lands on the mall roof.[4]
Warning: if you press 
/
in an attempt to pause the game during this sequence (or any of its cutscenes), you will skip it altogether, being taken to the next gameplay segment. Only press / if you want to skip past this portion because you cannot pause taking photos from the helicopter.[3]
Photo opportunities[]
It is recommended that Frank take pictures on the ride so he can earn some valuable prestige points, which allow Frank to gain levels.[4]
Photo opportunity 1: Three zombies feast[]
Three zombies feast
Location of first photo opportunity in relation to the second photo opportunity
The first photo opportunity is on the perpendicular sidewalk just before the next photo opportunity of a man on a white car. Zoom in and center the three zombies feasting on what appears to be the remains of another human being. Snap up to six shots. Keep in mind that the number of prestige points earned for this photo opportunity is low, only up to 104 points.[3]
Photo opportunity 2: Zombies attack motorist[]
Car zombie attack
A man is on top of a white car surrounded by zombies. The helicopter hovers over this location long enough for Frank to snap six pictures.
Keep the man in the center of the viewfinder and zoom in close, but not too much that you cut off any of the action.[3]
Dialogue
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Photo opportunity 3: Surrounded school bus[]
The school bus, surrounded by zombies
A school bus is surrounded by zombies, who are pounding and rocking the bus. The helicopter hovers over for a few moments, giving Frank plenty of time to snap up to six shots before moving on.[3] Zoom in for more prestige points.
Dialogue
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Ed: No way! Check that out... Look at all those people. What the hell's happening here? Frank: I have no idea... but one thing's for sure. Whatever's going on down there... it's not business as usual in this town. Ed: Woah![2] |
Photo opportunity 4: Gas station explosion[]
The gas station exploding
The gas station exploding
A distance up the street past the bus is the Tornado gas station. Keep the gas station centered in the viewfinder, which can be difficult because of the helicopter's movement. Be ready to snap a photo. An explosion destroys the station, igniting all of the zombies nearby in a gigantic ball of flame.
If Frank is fast enough, he can take a photograph just as the gas station explodes, then take another five of the flaming zombies stumbling from the destruction.[5]
Dialogue
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Ed: Ughhhh! Holy shit! You see that? Frank: Yeah. Ed: I'm gonna take her up for a sec. Frank: Take us down! We have to check out that building. Ed: Huh... Where? Frank: Right below us.[2] |
Photo opportunity 5: Woman falls to her death[]
Survivor fighting on building
The final photo opportunity is on top of the roof of the C.W. Factory warehouse. An armed woman is encircled by zombies and she has nowhere to go. Try and take the photos when the woman is shooting the zombies with her handgun, waving at the helicopter for help, or being attacked. Save at least one or two shots for the grand finale when a zombie grabs her and she falls to her death.[5]
Take a picture of the zombie falling off the edge, and you can get 600+ prestige points. If Frank is fast, a picture of the woman and a second zombie falling is worth lots of prestige points, too.
Now would be the best time to use up the rest of your film (Frank's camera will automatically be recharged when the helicopter reaches the mall).[4]
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Ed: Ohhhhh. Frank: I want to see the center of town. Take me there. Ed: Roger.[2] |
Trivia[]
- In Chop Till You Drop, there is no picture-taking segment. After the introductory cutscene, the game skips straight to the mall introduction.[6]
Gallery[]
- See Introduction (helicopter ride)/Gallery for the full, 70+ image gallery.
Notes[]
- ↑ The population figure is also the number of zombies Frank needs to kill for the Zombie Genocider achievement.
References[]
- ↑ Off, Greg (August 7, 2006). Dead Rising Official Strategy Guide. BradyGames., p. 30
- ↑ a b c d e Hall, Kevin (January 5, 2009). "Dead Rising - Game Script by Berserker". GameFAQs.
- ↑ a b c d e Off, Greg (August 7, 2006). Dead Rising Official Strategy Guide. BradyGames., p. 31
- ↑ a b c Dead Rising Walkthrough, ign.com, (February, 25, 2007).
- ↑ a b Off, Greg (August 7, 2006). Dead Rising Official Strategy Guide. BradyGames., p. 32
- ↑ Dead Rising Chop Till You Drop-Walkthrough All S Ranks part 1, Youtube