Dead Rising Deluxe Remastermight be easier than the original 2006 release, but it’s still full of challenging moments. Most of these can be attributed to its boss battles against human enemies, better known as Psychopaths.

While a good majority of the Psychopaths in Dead Rising are optional and up to the player to seek out, there are a few that Frank is required to defeat as part of the main story. The first of these is none other than Steven Chapman.

The Medicine Run Scoop in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

How To Find Steven Chapman

Steven is an easy Psychopath to find, as he’s amandatory part of Dead Rising’s main story. Once you’ve cleared Case 2-1 and battled Carlito in the Entrance Plaza, Brad will be injured and require medicine.This kicks into motion Case 2-3, Medicine Run, which tasks Frank with going to Seon’s Food & Stuff in North Plaza.

Once you arrive at the supermarket (which is also the best source of food in the game since it infinitely respawns here), Frank will notice that it’s weirdly quiet inside and completely free of zombies. He quickly realises why when he runs into Steven, the shop’s manager who has snapped and is now running around with a weaponized shopping cart.

Frank West in the Huntin' Shack in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

How To Defeat Steven Chapman

Preparation

When you’re given the quest to find medicine from Seon’s Food & Stuff, you’ll notice that you have a lot less time than you did for some of the game’s other Scoops. That might make you want to rush around, but don’t stress too muchas you’ve got a decent amount of time. As always,verify to grab some food and drink such as Orange Juice, Milk, and Coffee Creamer.

If you forget to bring food along or just end up using it during the battle, you may find everything you need inside the supermarket itself, so it’s a little less important here.

Frank holding the Small Chainsaw in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Since most of Steven’s moveset is based on his weaponised shopping cart, it’s very hard to get close to him during the battle.That makes long-ranged weapons like the Submachine Gun, Sniper Rifle, and Shotgun a near-necessityin this battle and something you should stock up on.Make sure to visit the Huntin' Shack in North Plazabefore you start this mission, which you should have cleared out by now.

Although firearms are the key to success here, it’s alsoworth grabbing some reliable melee weapons just in case you may get behind Steven during the fight. By now, Adam’s boss fight should have been and gone,so the Small Chainsaw is a great thing to hold onto, especially since it spawns in Wonderland Plaza right next to where the fight begins.

Frank running away from the cart in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Steven’s Moves

Steven is one of the more simplistic Psychopaths in Dead Rising, although that doesn’t make him any less dangerous. His main weapon is a shopping trolley that’s packed with knives and other sharp weapons,which he’ll make use of by charging at Frank whenever he’s nearby. This is his main attack, which is deadly considering the tight supermarket aisles.

Steven will also spin the shopping cart around and kick out at Frank if he’s behind him, so try to stay ahead and away at all times.

Steven aiming at Frank in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Although Steven will mostly attack by charging at Frank with his shopping cart, he does have some ranged capabilities.His other main weapon is a Shotgun, which he’ll use to shoot Frank when he gets too far away. He doesn’t do this much and it’s easy to avoid, but if you see him stop the trolley, be prepared to dodge a shotgun blast.

Defeating Steven

While most of the other Psychopaths in Dead Rising are pretty complicated and have a range of attacks, Steven really just has his shopping cart and shotgun to be worried about.Both deal a lot of damage to Frank if he’s caught by them, but it does make his boss fight more simplistic and give a clear strategy to beating him.

Steven is a boss you’re going to want to stay away from at all times, keeping ahead of his Weapon Cart and staying out of his reach. Whenever you’re not close to Steven,use a long-ranged weapon like a Handgun, Shotgun, Submachine Gun, and Sniper Rifle to shoot himand chip away at his health.

Frank dodging a shotgun in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

If you’ve not cleared out Cletus' gun shop by now, then keep the Paradise Plaza Submachine Gun and Handguns dropped by zombies in mind.

If Steven does get close to Frank, you’re either going to want to get out of harm’s way orbe brave and try to attack him with a melee weapon. Steven is best attacked from the back, but you shouldn’t stay close for too long as he’ll spin around and hit Frank with the cart. Melee should be a last resort at all times, but with the right weapon and enough health, it’s a viable strategy.

Frank and Steven in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Rewards For Defeating Steven Chapman

The main reward you’ll get for defeating Steven is anew weapon that spawns from Seon’s Food & Stuff - the Weapon Cart. This suped-up version of a shopping cartinstantly kills zombies when it makes contact with them, making it a worthy thing to carry around for a bit once you’ve cleared Case 2-3.

Beyond that,Steven’s defeat also grants Frank a key that he can use to collect the medicine that Brad needs, which is a key part of the main story and something you’ll need to do to see the game through to the end. You’ll also, as always, get a decent amount of PP for defeating the supermarket manager.

Frank with the Weapon Cart in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Defeating Steven counts as one point towards the Punisher challenge that requires you to defeat 10 Psychopaths overall.