Frank West is one of the main protagonists in the Dead Rising franchise. A loose cannon who doesn't like working for, … In the series, West is a freelance journalist. He first appeared in the 2006 video game Dead Rising as the protagonist. Frank West is the protagonist of Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record and Dead Rising 4, and also appears in the downloadable content of Dead Rising 2: Case West, and the film Dead Rising: Watchtower. [24] IGN also listed Frank as one of characters they wished to see appear in a future Marvel vs. Capcom title, adding that he "should definitely come equipped with some of the more eclectic toys he picked up in the mall, including his Mega Man gear and lightsaber. [16]Frank can also be seen as several statues hidden in frame. Frank West (Dead Rising) is a fictional character from Capcom's Dead Rising video game series.He first appeared in the 2006 video game Dead Rising as the protagonist. For Dead Rising 2 on the Xbox 360, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "How old is Frank West? Frank returns as the main protagonist of Dead Rising 4, in which he now works as a college photography teacher and returns to Willamette sixteen years after the events of the first game, only to be caught in the middle of another zombie outbreak. Frank West als zombie in uitbreiding Dead Rising 4 Rowin (Racerblade) 04-04-2017 19:30 print In de eerste uitbreiding van Dead Rising 4 is Frank West geïnfecteerd met het zombievirus. Frank is back in Willamette, Colorado, 16 years after the events of the original Dead Rising. ". "[25] He was also featured in a 2010s "Gaming's Most Inappropriate Outfits Ever" by NowGamer. Frank West (Japanese: フランク・ウェスト Hepburn: Furanku Wesuto) is a fictional character from Capcom's Dead Rising video game series. Frank West is back at his best, but in the telling of a more human story, Dead Rising betrays itself. Besides capturing the whole scene, he also has the power and strength of combat if needed. "[21] GamesRadar's staff also placed him at number 48 in a list of the 50 best game characters of the generation. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. In the end, Frank escapes the facility with Chuck, though Isabella Keyes was kidnapped by Dr. Mallon, he has successfully retrieved evidence to help clear Chuck's name in the Fortune City disaster. [10] He is also playable in the game's sequel, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Sign in or join with: Only registered members can share their thoughts. Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation. Upload Download Add to wardrobe 4px arm (Classic) Background [3] In the beginning, the staff considered making the character ugly and fat. In the series, West is a freelance journalist. Dead Rising Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. 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Frank West (Japanese: フランク・ウェスト, Hepburn: Furanku Wesuto) is a fictional character from Capcom's Dead Rising video game series. See the Dead Rising Timeline for a list of all the important events that occurred during this incident. Subscribed. "[23] In 2009, IGN's Jesse Schedeen included Frank West in an "Ultimate Zombie Strike Team". Dead Rising game footage, featuring title character Frank West stripped and bound on a chopper. [11] He also appears as one of the characters at player's disposal in the tactical role-playing game Project X Zone, where he is paired with Hsien-Ko from the Darkstalkers series. [3] His conception as "rough, tough, gritty character" was aimed primarily to attract the Western audience.[4]. 0 + Follow - Unfollow Posted on: Oct 05, 2012 . A loose cannon who doesn't like working for, or with, others, Frank's research style, articles and photos are all unregulated and sold to the highest bidder. 1 Background 2 Trivia 3 Images 4 See also 5 Notes 6 External links Frank is a handsome man. As Frank … The costume of Frank West in dead rising 4 includes a … In 2008, The Age ranked West as the 22nd greatest Xbox character of all time,[17] while GameDaily ranked him as the 17th best Capcom character of all time in 2008. Frank West, the original Dead Rising protagonist and fan favorite, is making a comeback for the next game, Dead Rising 4. When he was investigating the Willamete Parkview Mall for what he thought was a riot, he discovered that it was a zombie outbreak. Looking for the next big scoop, he stumbles on to some strange events happening in the small town of Willamette Colorado. He first appeared in the 2006 video game Dead Rising as the protagonist. His fighting style makes use of the Dead Rising "Level Up" mechanic that gives him access to more moves, stronger attacks, and increased damage resistance the more exp he gains from taking pictures, with the highest level being 5. In Dead Rising 3, Frank does not appear in the main story, but is playable in the Super Ultra Dead Rising 3' Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX plus α downloadable content[6] and can also be found as a statue players can find spread across Los Perdidos. He previously fought Leon S. Kennedyin the 93rd episode of Death Battle, Leon Kennedy VS Frank West. [9] He is one of six Capcom characters added to the fighting game Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, a standalone updated version of Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. There, he winds up in a barricaded shopping mall and attempts to rescue a host of human survivors from the zombie hordes and violent psychopaths laying siege to the mall, while also covering the story. The mall was full of zombies and the communications to the DHS headquarters were blocked outside of it so Frank had to survive for three days until his pickup helicopter arrived, all the while discovering the reason for the outbreak in the process. Check out the final scores below and dont forget to leave me a Disqus or Facebook Comment with your thoughts at the end. He first appeared in the 2006 video game Dead Rising as the protagonist. The Dead Rising movie — which is officially titled Dead Rising: Watchtower — has its Frank West: comedian Rob Riggle, the former Daily Show correspondent who … He's a big guy, with a lantern jaw and a no-nonsense attitude, and all he's interested in is the biggest scoop of his career. Zombies are too fast. [4] However, the American branch of Capcom said he was too ugly;[5] Inafune then wanted to create an everyman that looked average rather than beautiful or ugly. Dead Rising 4 gets single-player story DLC in April.. [22], He was listed on Game Informer's "Ten Faces We Won't Soon Forget", with Meagan Marie emphasizing the fact that he is an everyman, saying "Frank West represents that little part in all of us that hopes to survive a zombie apocalypse some day. The character has been well received by video game publications as well as by the fans, mainly in the West, leading Frank to appear in several more games in and outside the Dead Rising series. [18] In 2012, GamesRadar ranked him as the 76th "most memorable, influential, and badass" protagonist in games. Frank reappears in Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, which is an alternate version of the Dead Rising 2 storyline in which Frank is the protagonist. (OLD)Frank West playermodel (wip) Subscribe. Keiji Inafune, producer of Dead Rising, wanted the main character Frank West to be different from the usual Japanese main character, a young and beautiful protagonist. He has special dialogue with Nova, the Hulk, and Spider-Man, the latter of which he tries to compete with as a rival photographer. Description. 0 + Follow - Unfollow 4px arm (Classic) Background Frank West from Dead rising 1 Victor613. He's particularly good looking. Frank West is a freelance photographer and photojournalist who has covered many world events, wars, and other big stories. Show More. That’s the same setting and main character that carried the show in Dead Rising 1. [20] In 2013, GamesRadar staff included him among the 30 best characters in the three decades of Capcom's history, noting that "Frank has been a fast-rising star within Capcom, appearing in multiple fighting games and cameo roles in the handful of years since his debut. West appeared in the live-action film Dead Rising: Watchtower, portrayed by Rob Riggle. Description This mod replaces Michael De Santa and Trevor Philips with Frank West and Chuck Greene from Dead Rising 2: Off the Record/Case West. See 72 Hour Mode for a full description of Frank West's ordeal in Willamette. In the series, West is a freelance journalist turned zombie hunter. His personality is such that he would rather visit dangerous places to satisfy his desire for adventure than out of any sense of journalist curiosity. His instincts have gotten him out of some nasty situations in the past, and this time they tell him something huge is happening in Willamette, Colorado. So come on! Forget what you know about Dead Rising 2, as players will experience a reimagining of the Fortune City outbreak. In Dead Rising the player assumes the role of Frank West as he finds himself in the biggest scoop of his career after hearing of Willamette, Colorado, a town that has been blockaded by the National Guard. No one here is going to judge - worth 20 Gamerscore Dead Rising 2 is set to zombie shuffle onto the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on September 28 th,2010. Are you hoping for Frank West to appear in Dead Rising 2, Ranters? Dead Rising 2 - Frank West and Chuck Greene (Michael and Trevor Replacement) By TheNathanNS 1.) In the series, West is a freelance journalist turned zombie hunter. Photojournalist and original hero of Dead Rising’s Willamette incident, Frank West takes center stage once again in Dead Rising® 2 Off the Record. [14] In Valve's add-on content "The Passing" for Left 4 Dead 2, a message from Frank directed to Otis appears among other pop culture messages graffitied on the wall of a bar.[15]. Armed with a camera, he hires a junker helicopter to take him in. The Willamette Incident was a series of events that took place in Willamette, Colorado from September 19 through September 22, 2006. In Frank Rising, series star Frank West has succumbed to the undead infection. Show Less. His personality is such that he would rather visit dangerous places to satisfy his desire for adventure than out of any sense of journalist curiosity. Lately, however, his career has begun to fizzle out. Brad Garrison Frank makes a return in Dead Rising 2: Case West and fights alongside Chuck Greene after rescuing him from Fortune City as they tackle Phenotrans at one of their facilities. Frank has an unusually deep sense of determination to find the next big story, taking big risks in order to achieve his goals. [26] UGO Networks ranked him as fifth "awesomest hidden character" for his appearance in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, noting the difficulty to unlock the character[27] while West's guest appearance in Left 4 Dead 2 was ranked as first in GamesRadar's 2010 list of best character cameos. 1142 . Frank West is the protagonist of Dead Rising . Dead Rising 4 sees the franchise return to its roots in a way, as the game brings back elements from the first entry including main character Frank West and the Willamette setting itself. Frank West is the main protagonist of the Dead Rising video game series. Frank West. Frank West might not be coming back to bash in some zombie heads in Dead Rising 2, but we haven't seen the last of our intrepid photojournalist: Capcom loves him, and wants to put him in everything ever.. Frank West has covered wars, y'know, but he isn't exactly the first character that comes to mind when somebody asks "What Capcom characters would fit well in a crossover fighting game?" [7], Seth Killian, Capcom community manager[8], West is a playable character in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars fighting game, with his special moves revolving around the use of zombies and the makeshift weapons from Dead Rising. The character has been well received by video game publications as well as by the fans, mainly in the West, leading Frank to appear in several more games in and outside the Dead Rising series. He's a big guy, with a lantern jaw and a no-nonsense attitude, and all he's interested in is the biggest scoop of his career. HOME; ... Frank West Original Xbox 360 player model Imported by Solidcal . Frank is a freelance photographer who enjoys covering dangerous events such as wars for the thrill of it. Unfortunately, between his squandered money and a series of scathing scandals, Frank's show was cancelled and his stardom quickly plummeted. 10 3 1. In desperation, Frank goes to Fortune City to appear on "Terror is Reality" as a competitor and make some quick money, but is trapped in the city when the zombie outbreak begins. Dead Rising 2 - Frank West (Michael Replacement) By TheNathanNS 1.) Though at first Frank sees the outbreak as his big comeback, he gradually learns of the terrifying conspiracy behind it and becomes more determined to uncover the truth. Description This mod replaces Michael De Santa with Frank West from Dead Rising 2: Off the Record/Case West. Frank West (Japanese: フランク・ウェスト, Hepburn: Furanku Wesuto) is a fictional character from Capcom's Dead Rising video game series. With luck, he’ll score the biggest story of his career! DEAD RISING 4 Walkthrough Gameplay Part 1 - Frank West (XBOX ONE S) Possibly early artist rendering of Frank. Preview. Description This mod replaces Michael De Santa and Trevor Philips with Frank West and Chuck Greene from Dead Rising 2: Off the Record/Case West. Dead Rising 2: Off The Reco… Frank is a handsome man. About 8 years ago . This allows him to use fan favorite tools from Dead Rising series like the "Paddlesaw" or Servebot Helmet. [19] UGO Networks included West among the "Top Heroes in Entertainment", placing him as 68th. Looking for the next big scoop, he stumbles on to some strange events happening in the small town of Willamette, Colorado. Frank West. In this version of the story, Frank became an overnight celebrity for his actions in exposing the Willamette incident. A mysterious outbreak has overrun the Willamette Memorial Megaplex Mall and surrounding town with deadly predators… and Frank soon realizes that what’s dead doesn’t always stay that way. Lately, however, his career has begun to fizzle out. Frank is basically a freelance journalist who is brave enough to work in war fields and also any kind of difficult situation. Dead Rising 1 Frank addon. Frank West, freelance photojournalist. Frank West from Dead Rising This is my first playermodel i think i did a deceant job but the hair is a bit buggy idk how to fix it ... As Frank West would say, FANTASTIC! Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls, Dead Rising, Dawn of the Dead with a Controller, Dead Rising 2: Case West Trailer Revealed at Tokyo Game Show, Dead Rising Star Passes Through Left 4 Dead 2's The Passing, https://dead-rising.fandom.com/wiki/Frank_West?oldid=57497, In the game Left 4 Dead 2, Frank West left graffiti saying: "Otis, Out of film, No Helicopter. [28], For better or for worse, [Capcom of] Japan has understood that 'the West' likes Frank. Frank West from Dead rising 1 Victor613. Introduced in the first Dead Rising game, Frank West is the player character, a famed freelancer photographer and photojournalist who has covered many world events, wars, and other big stories. While he's not the most polished and professional person in his field, he is strong, genuinely kind and decent, and always operates on instinct.[2][3]. Frank West", Frank cannot kill a zombie by spitting on them alone, unless he's drank a. Frank has two round marks on his left shoulder similar to the scars caused by Soviet vaccinations. Frank West is a fictional character and photojournalist from the Capcom video game Dead rising.He is the main protagonist of the game and is voiced by T.J. Rotolo.. Story. [12], West also appears as a multiplayer character in Capcom's Lost Planet: Extreme Condition,[13] and in the sequel, Lost Planet 2. He is a relatively well-known freelance journalist who has covered many world events, wars, and other big stories. So maybe that's why he's called Frank West? Cashing in on his success, Frank released a memoir, hosted a talk-show, and used his fame and money to treat his zombie wounds from Willamette with Zombrex (among other perks). Frank West Statues are miniature gold statues that commemorate the legendary photojournalist Frank West from the original Dead Rising. Looking good, Frank. Dead Rising 4 takes place in the town of Willamette, and features Frank West as its protagonist. He's particularly good looking. Frank West is the protagonist of Dead Rising . In the story mode, Frank allies with Spider-Man, Chris Redfield, and Mike Haggar to infiltrate an A.I.M.brella Corporation facility and later teams up with the heroes to take on the threats of Ultron Sigma and Thanos. Not Going to make it. Post a comment. In Dead Rising, Frank is one of the main characters, starring in 3 Dead Rising games (Dead Rising 1 (Xbox 360 only), Case West (Xbox 360 only DLC) and Off the Record) Source: Tape it or Die. Frank West: Cross-dresser achievement in Dead Rising 2: Off The Record: Dressed up completely in women's clothing.