Can You Save Emily in Dead Rising 3? A Comprehensive Guide
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The short answer is: no, there is no character named Emily that the player can save in Dead Rising 3. This might be disappointing if you came across this question while looking for specific survivor rescue options, but it’s important to clarify. While the game features numerous survivors that can be rescued, Emily is not one of them. This confusion may stem from other games, potentially even from other zombie-themed titles, or even from speculation among players. It is crucial to understand that Dead Rising 3 has its own unique cast of characters and storylines which need to be properly referenced and researched to answer questions like this.
Understanding Survivor Mechanics in Dead Rising 3
While you can’t save an Emily, the game does emphasize survivor rescue as a significant side objective. These missions become available after Doug asks Angel to return to Sunset Hills High School during the mission “Get to Sunset High School”. After this point, the game gives you the opportunity to save many survivors scattered around the map.
These aren’t just faceless NPCs; they often have backstories and side quests associated with them. Rescuing them is an integral part of the gameplay experience, and also adds to your Completion percentage if you are aiming for a perfect run. You will often find them in danger and have to fight waves of zombies to reach them safely.
After rescuing them, survivors tend to be taken to the safehouses. Here they can be spoken to and some even have additional missions. You can also interact with a Survivor Bulletin Board within the safehouses. This board lists all survivors who have successfully been rescued and completed their side quests. Here, players have the option to uncheck a box next to a survivor’s name, which stops them from following Nick, the protagonist of Dead Rising 3. This system is designed for when you have rescued too many survivors and they are becoming an encumbrance.
Key Characters and Misconceptions
It’s easy to see why a player might get confused about a specific character, especially given the wide array of unique individuals in the Dead Rising universe. For example, there’s Christine in the Fallen Angel DLC, who can either be saved from a ritual or, if the player chooses not to interfere, will commit suicide. If the ritual is stopped, Christine can be recruited, and then later on dismissed via the survivor board. Also, if the player does not intervene during the ritual, she will not be recruitable after.
Another character that might lead to misdirection is Meryl. It’s often asked whether she can be saved, but unfortunately, there is no saving Meryl in Dead Rising 3. She is involved in the plot, but there is no point in the story that will allow you to save her.
The concept of an un-savable character is a common theme in this series. There is a character introduced in the very first scene of the game. This character has become known to the fans as the “Plane Crash Survivor” and can only be saved if the player is extremely fast, and some will suggest this is near impossible to do.
The Story and Endings
Dead Rising 3 boasts multiple endings (five specifically) depending on the player’s choices. Ending S is considered the true canon ending, followed by C, D, and F. There’s also an alternate ending to Chapter 8. This means that your choices throughout the game affect the overall outcome of the story.
The game’s narrative is also set 10 years after the Fortune City disaster, making the events in Los Perdidos unfold in the year 2021. This context is critical for understanding the setting and timeline within the series.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To further clarify the specifics of survivor rescue and characters in Dead Rising 3, here are some frequently asked questions:
1. Can you save the plane crash survivor?
It’s incredibly difficult, but technically yes, the player can save the plane crash survivor in Chapter 0 if they are exceptionally quick. However, this is often considered near impossible due to the time limit of the opening section.
2. How do you recruit Christine?
To recruit Christine, you must stop the ritual she is involved in by attacking her. After this, she becomes recruitable on the bulletin boards within the safehouses.
3. How do I stop survivors from following me?
Inside any safehouse, there’s a bulletin board called “Survivor”. You can go to this board and uncheck the box next to the names of survivors you wish to stop from following you.
4. How many endings are in Dead Rising 3?
There are a total of five known endings in Dead Rising 3: S, C, D, and F, plus an alternate ending to Chapter 8. Ending S is the best and considered the true ending.
5. Can you speak to Christine after killing Elijah?
No, after you kill Elijah, the DLC ends, and you are teleported back. You never see Christine after entering the elevator to the vault.
6. How do you get the key from Christine without killing her?
To get the key from Christine without killing her, do not attack her, instead, run towards the elevator you first entered. She will eventually become civil and talk to you, trusting you enough to give you the key.
7. How does Christine lose her voice?
Christine loses her voice after being trapped in an Auto-Doc for two weeks where her voice is replaced with Vera Keyes’ by Dean Domino. She regains her voice at the end of Dead Money.
8. What happens if Katey doesn’t get Zombrex?
If Katey doesn’t get Zombrex, you receive a game over. She turns into a zombie, although you don’t see it on screen, just the character’s reaction to it.
9. Who is Darlene Fleischermacher?
Darlene Fleischermacher is a minor antagonist in Dead Rising 3. She is a fat character, and has a very loud personality.
10. Who is the main female villain in Dead Rising 3?
The main female villain in Dead Rising 3 is Hilde Schmittendorf, the head of security for General Hemlock, and she is a boss character that the player will fight.
11. Is Nick immune in Dead Rising 3?
Yes, Nick is immune to the zombie virus. He was part of an experiment as a child that allowed him to survive an outbreak. His blood contains the cure for the virus.
12. How long does it take to 100% Dead Rising 3?
On average, to get 100% completion of Dead Rising 3, expect to spend approximately 46½ hours. If you are just playing through the main story objectives, this should be around 14 hours.
13. Does having Christine as a companion give you anything?
Yes, having Christine as a companion gives you the Silence is Golden perk. It gives you +1 Charisma, and makes it easier to sneak past enemies.
14. What are the “Tragic Endings” in Dead Rising 3?
Tragic Endings are a type of collectible, found in 30 locations around the map, usually found next to a dead body. They tell the story behind how these particular people met their demise.
15. Which Dead Rising 2 ending is canon?
Although Ending S was considered canon by the developers of Dead Rising 2, it is widely understood and accepted that Ending A, and the events of Case West, are canon. This is due to the characters and events in Dead Rising 3.
By understanding these facts, you should now have a clear idea of how to approach survivor rescue in Dead Rising 3. While there is no Emily to save, there are still many other characters that require your help.