Author Topic: EB Plays Resident Evil franchise! (Read 16830 times)

Himu · « **on:** February 10, 2009, 09:55:21 PM »

Got the game on day one, loved it until the castle because it wouldn't end. Let the game sit for years. Picked it back up recently. Started playing it again on um...Sunday? Monday? Played from chapter 4-5 to end game in a rush to the end.

In hindsight, it turns out I actually love the game. Seriously, the only part I really didn't like was the castle and it's not the environment or the length that turned me off either. It was the variety of enemies. I was tired of fighting Ganados by then and the castle, aside from the AWESOME Ashley controlling part, was nothing but that.

But uh...4-5 to end game is seriously some of the best gaming ever.

I'm sorry to have sat on you for so long RE4.

Now to try out Assignment Ada and Mercenaries.

This was the first RE I've ever beaten btw. RE4 down, RE1, REmake, RE2, RE3, RECV, and RE0 to go.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:59:18 PM »

don't bother with the rest

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:59:35 PM »

Last console game I beat. Amazing game imo

Crushed · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:00:57 PM »

I've actually been replaying the GameCube version recently. Playing RE5 demo got me in the hankering for some slow third-person action, so I've been playing both it and Dead Space.

I'd probably get the Wii version if it was on sale, but I haven't seen it anywhere.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:04:40 PM »

I can't play any of the older RE's after playing RE4. I tried to play some RE0 & Remake, but I couldn't get into either one.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:08:04 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 10, 2009, 09:59:18 PM

don't bother with the rest

choke on cock

i would have thought they'd be up your alley because they're filled with capcom goodness and have a ranking system that encourages replays and speed runs. start with the first three games because they are all amazing (though 2 is kinda overrated), then move on to the others because they drag a lot more.

Himu · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:09:46 PM »

Positive Touch: I have RE1 OG version in my ps2 right now. I'm in the Guardhouse. How long till I beat it.

Actually, they are up my alley. These days, that is. When I was a teenager, I couldn't stand RE. I couldn't get past the controls, the save system, the lack of ammo...but now, I really fucking appreciate all that shit. It's so weird. Gaming tastes change with age, right?

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:12:40 PM »

Awesome game. GameCube's best game for sure.

I wouldn't bother with the earlier Resident Evils either. I could never get used to the tank controls. I did enjoy Code Veronica quite a bit, though.

Greatness Gone · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:12:49 PM »

Going off your stupid Shenmue related posts, I'm guessing you still have a dreamcast? Fucking skip all the other Resident Evil games and get Code Veronica, like, right now.

Himu · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:15:51 PM »

Is there a reason to get CV DC over CV ps2? Although I'd rather take CV DC to add to the DC collection. As a matter of fact, I should get RE1, RE2, RE3, and RECV for DC rather than psx or gc.

Himu · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:17:06 PM »

"So, after you take me back to my place, how about we do some...overtime?" lol how could Leon turn that down?

bork · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:18:57 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on February 10, 2009, 10:15:51 PM

Is there a reason to get CV DC over CV ps2? Although I'd rather take CV DC to add to the DC collection. As a matter of fact, I should get RE1, RE2, RE3, and RECV for DC rather than psx or gc.

Get RE1 on GC. Forget the old, go with the remake. Not like you have a choice since there is no RE1 on DC anyway. I forgot what it was that was different, but IIRC the GC versions of RE2 and RE3 are better ports on GC than they were on DC. And the GC Code Veronica is based off of the re-released J-version that has some extra storyline cut scenes added in. Get them on GC if you can; I think RE2, RE3, and CV are pretty damn hard to find now. If you're not going to get these on GC, get the PSOne versions instead.

Also while you're on this RE kick, GO AND PLAY THROUGH DINO CRISIS 2 (not the original, skip it) NOW. It's fucking awesome.

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:19:27 PM »

PS2 port of Code Veronica has aliasing issues. It doesn't look as "clean" as the Dreamcast original. The GameCube port is pretty good, if you want to get that.

Himu · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:23:36 PM »

Quote from: the lyte edge on February 10, 2009, 10:18:57 PM

Quote from: Himuro on February 10, 2009, 10:15:51 PM
Is there a reason to get CV DC over CV ps2? Although I'd rather take CV DC to add to the DC collection. As a matter of fact, I should get RE1, RE2, RE3, and RECV for DC rather than psx or gc.

Get RE1 on GC. Forget the old, go with the remake. Not like you have a choice since there is no RE1 on DC anyway. I forgot what it was that was different, but IIRC the GC versions of RE2 and RE3 are better ports on GC than they were on DC. And the GC Code Veronica is based off of the re-released J-version that has some extra storyline cut scenes added in. Get them on GC if you can; I think RE2, RE3, and CV are pretty damn hard to find now. If you're not going to get these on GC, get the PSOne versions instead.

Also while you're on this RE kick, GO AND PLAY THROUGH DINO CRISIS 2 (not the original, skip it) NOW. It's fucking awesome.

Noooooo

I guess I'll pad the GC collection a bit then.

Wtf happened to that gamestop RE boxset from a years back?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:25:38 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 10, 2009, 09:59:18 PM

don't bother with the rest

Fuck you, Mercenaries was the shit.

HUNK

Akala · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:30:19 PM »

Resident Evil 4 is one of the better games ever made IMO. I'm pretty nostalgic about it...I beat it in three or four sittings a bit after it first came out. I had the flu, and was laid up when I played it. I don't really have the time or inclination to devote to games like I used to, so it was pretty awesome.

I haven't played it since really, but playing through it left a good memory somehow.

REmake is also great, in totally different ways. It's old school RE distilled.

Himu · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:32:30 PM »

Fuck. I can't find info on that Gamestop GC RE boxset at all. It had REmake, RE0, and RE4 in it.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2009, 11:12:07 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on February 10, 2009, 10:32:30 PM

Fuck. I can't find info on that Gamestop GC RE boxset at all. It had REmake, RE0, and RE4 in it.

Are you sure there's such a thing? I know of the Pure Evil set with REmake and RE0:

http://www.amazon.com/Pure-Evil-2-Pack-Gamecube/dp/B0006ZBYUO

Himu · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2009, 11:26:32 PM »

Yeah it was in Gamestop around the time they put out that DMC 5th anniversary set.

demi · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2009, 11:29:30 PM »

wouldnt it be awesome if they made an HD version of Resident Evil 4?

except they called it - heres the genius bit - resident evil 5? wicked...

Rman · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2009, 11:31:48 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on February 10, 2009, 11:26:32 PM

Yeah it was in Gamestop around the time they put out that DMC 5th anniversary set.

I remember that set. Pretty good set with the exception of Zero. REMake is so damn awesome, Himuro. It's a must play.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2009, 11:50:57 PM »

Is this it himuro?

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=67981

bork · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2009, 11:56:18 PM »

Quote from: demi on February 10, 2009, 11:29:30 PM

wouldnt it be awesome if they made an HD version of Resident Evil 4?

except they called it - heres the genius bit - resident evil 5? wicked...

Oh, SURE. Like THAT will ever happen.

oh, wait.

Bildi · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2009, 11:58:18 PM »

Awesome to see you got around to finishing the greatest game of all time.

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 10, 2009, 09:59:18 PM

don't bother with the rest

Except for RE0, RE1, RE2, RE3 and RECV, I agree 100%.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:00:57 AM »

I actually liked RE: Gun Survivor 1 and 2.

Himu · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:01:59 AM »

Quote from: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on February 10, 2009, 11:50:57 PM

Is this it himuro?

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=67981

sure is

wait, didn't this thing cost 20 bucks when it came out?

Gamestop raises their praises to meet supply and demand?

Himu · « **Reply #26 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:03:26 AM »

holy fuck, that's not in a 100 mile radius of where I am OR at home WTF

Best to get them individually then

Bildi · « **Reply #27 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:07:14 AM »

Quote from: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on February 11, 2009, 12:00:57 AM

I actually liked RE: Gun Survivor 1 and 2.

I never had the required "attachments" so I never got them. I probably would have liked them.

I liked Umbrella Chronicles.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:20:39 AM »

Quote from: The Card Cheat on February 10, 2009, 10:25:38 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 10, 2009, 09:59:18 PM
don't bother with the rest

Fuck you, Mercenaries was the shit. HUNK

yeah, and that's in RE4

i meant the rest of the series

cool breeze · « **Reply #29 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:34:18 AM »

Quote from: The Card Cheat on February 10, 2009, 10:25:38 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on February 10, 2009, 09:59:18 PM
don't bother with the rest

Fuck you, Mercenaries was the shit. HUNK

Check out The Club, there is a demoon the 360. It's a full game build around the idea of Mercenaries.

Beezy · « **Reply #30 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:34:37 AM »

RE5 better fucking have Mercenaries.

Himu · « **Reply #31 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:36:22 AM »

Mercenaries is fucking AWESOME.

Eric P · « **Reply #32 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:37:55 AM »

i say skip 2, but that's like heresy

3 is my fave.

Beezy · « **Reply #33 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:38:39 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on February 11, 2009, 12:36:22 AM

Mercenaries is fucking AWESOME.

Himuro sleeping on great gaming for 4 years

Make sure to try all of the different characters.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #34 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:43:23 AM »

Mercinaries was also in 3, and it was awesome then, too (and way harder)

Hims: guardhouse is a little past halfway, i think.

play zero last, because it's easily the weakest of the numbered games - fucking hookshot.

CVX basically the same as CV, just with more story, and the PS2 and GC versions are the same, content-wise. As far as RE2 and 3... well actually just check cvxfreak's FAQs on gamefaqs because he points out every minor change.

all re spinoffs are total shit

Positive Touch · « **Reply #35 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:44:49 AM »

Quote from: Eric P on February 11, 2009, 12:37:55 AM

i say skip 2, but that's like heresy

3 is my fave.

the problem with 2 is that they just use a cheap gimick to try to get you to play through a 2-hour game four times

cool breeze · « **Reply #36 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:47:23 AM »

Quote from: Eric P on February 11, 2009, 12:37:55 AM

i say skip 2, but that's like heresy

3 is my fave.

I'd say that if you had to play any of the 'classic' RE games from 1 to CV, RE2 would be the one to play. Best game in the series before RE4.

Himu · « **Reply #37 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:48:50 AM »

just started a new game to see the new costumes and see what's it's like to speed run RE4.

Already got Ash in like 40 minutes or some shit.

cool breeze · « **Reply #38 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:51:57 AM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on February 11, 2009, 12:43:23 AM

all re spinoffs are total shit

Dead Aim wasn't that bad if you played it with a guncon 2. It was like if Korea tried to make their own RE4.

Himu · « **Reply #39 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:54:46 AM »

Take out pistol. Shoot in the head. Make sure they stagger, run in and kick. Slash with knife a few times. Bam.

Himu · « **Reply #40 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:19:38 AM »

lmao

Just killed the muslim dude with the funny centipede plaga thing in like 10 seconds

Himu · « **Reply #41 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:48:03 AM »

I'll go back to RE1 tomorrow.

Got any tips? I'm playing the OG version, as in for the playstation. Non-directors cut version. I find the spiders in the guard house impossible. I may just ignore them but it's hard since they're so damn fast. It's honestly not that hard, unless I'm get bit in the ass by bad luck (ie. the snake).

Himu · « **Reply #42 on:** February 11, 2009, 02:59:27 AM »

After looking through a bunch of sites, in terms of price, I've come to the conclusion that the original playstation versions are the way to go because they're more readily available. But I'm not sure what features the ports add, like better graphics, new modes and stuff. Seems worth looking into. I'd preferably get 2, 3, and CV all on the Dreamcast though...

Let's see how expensive and rare this stuff is. Sigh.

Resident Evil: Directors Cut dual shock edition psx

Resident Evil 2 psx dual shock edition

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis psx

Resident Evil: Code Veronica X ps2

Resident Evil: Zero GC

Whew. I wonder why RE: DC, RE2, RE3, and RE0 cost so much while Code Veronica is so cheap....

Is the RE: Outbreak series is worth investigating....?

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #43 on:** February 11, 2009, 03:45:53 AM »

I bought RE2 and 3 on the 'Cube for cheap just so I have everything on one system. So that's REmake, 2, 3, CVX, 0, and 4. Pretty solid.

Outbreak just bored the hell out of me FYI. Online play was supposedly good but I never got to check it out since I didn't have a PS2 network adapter at the time.

bork · « **Reply #44 on:** February 11, 2009, 04:03:03 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on February 11, 2009, 02:59:27 AM

Is the RE: Outbreak series is worth investigating....?

No. Without an HD you have AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL load times, plus the online is dead. Don't bother.

Oh, and again-

FUCKING GET DINO CRISIS 2.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #45 on:** February 11, 2009, 08:13:01 AM »

i'd say get the regular director's cut version of RE1. the dual shock version is the same game but with awful, awful new music. the saturn version has some minor new stuff if you wanted to check that out. the ds version is also pretty awesome and worth getting.

get the dual shock version of re2. it has new content. it's also the version that was ported to dc and gc. the n64 version has some unique bonus stuff, but it's on the fucking n64.

re3 has the same content on all systems.

cvx is the same on ps2 and gc.

Darunia · « **Reply #46 on:** February 11, 2009, 08:16:55 AM »

i've played through RE4 so many times I think I've lost count. Makes it extra weird that RE5 does nothing for me. After playing the demo I'm not even sure I'm getting it at launch

cool breeze · « **Reply #47 on:** February 11, 2009, 09:17:23 AM »

Quote from: dcharlie on February 11, 2009, 05:42:59 AM

Quote
goty when released, haters annihilated

GC justifier as far as i'm concerned.

I HATED the demo, loved the final game... hope RE5 replicates the trick... but i have my doubts.

yeah, RE4 was goty 2005. no contest.

I only played the demo once at Gamestop before it came out and really enjoying it. If I had it on a gamecube disk, I would have probably played it as much as I played the RE5 demo.

Draft · « **Reply #48 on:** February 11, 2009, 11:11:16 AM »

Quite simply the greatest game ever made.

Every year that passes, I become more convinced that it represents everything beautiful about gaming.

Shinji Mikami is a god amongst men. His very existence validates the otherwise dismissable nation of Japan.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #49 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:21:19 PM »

I made it all the way through the castle in the original gamecube release but never beat it. Picked up the Wiimake back in 2007 and blasted through it, and had much more fun. Still think its a bit too long, but a fantastic game none the less.

Himu · « **Reply #50 on:** February 11, 2009, 12:44:56 PM »

Quote from: Kestastrophe on February 11, 2009, 12:21:19 PM

I made it all the way through the castle in the original gamecube release but never beat it. Picked up the Wiimake back in 2007 and blasted through it, and had much more fun. Still think its a bit too long, but a fantastic game none the less.

Same as me then, eh?

Has this ever happened to anyone else? You stop playing a game, for some odd reason despite enjoying it, only to pick it back up years later and you just blast the hell through it?

Quote from: Draft on February 11, 2009, 11:11:16 AM

Quite simply the greatest game ever made.

Every year that passes, I become more convinced that it represents everything beautiful about gaming.

Shinji Mikami is a god amongst men. His very existence validates the otherwise dismissable nation of Japan.

Can you go into more detail why you think it's the greatest game ever made, Draft?

I mean, it's great. I'm just curious.

How hard is Pro mode btw?

Himu · « **Reply #51 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:18:28 PM »

Yeah, I think I've narrowed it down to:

RE: Directors Cut psx, non rumle verson. Even though I have RE1 psx OG version and REmake, I think it'd be worth having for arrange mode.

RE2, RE3, and Code Veronica for Dreamcast and RE Zero for GC. Apparently all they added to CV ps2 and GC are new cutscenes. Quite frankly I'm not big on RE's story to begin with but if I like the game, I'll probably just end up watching the cutscenes on youtube or something.

Hopefully it all doesn't cost too much in a month!

Draft · « **Reply #52 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:48:00 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on February 11, 2009, 12:44:56 PM

Can you go into more detail why you think it's the greatest game ever made, Draft? I mean, it's great. I'm just curious.

How hard is Pro mode btw?

I'm at work so I can't spend too much time waxing on.

With action games, I think that excellence exists below the surface. The little tiny touches that make up the gameplay, like how you aim your weapon, the feedback that enemies give when attacked, how your guy moves, how he turns, how he reacts when damaged, it determines the quality of the game.

I believe RE4 nails its mechanics more than any other game. The entire combat system gels perfectly.

That's one of the reasons I am a staunch tank control advocate. It is an input system that works perfectly within the larger scope of RE4's gameplay. Free aim, movement while aiming, strafing while firing, all of that nonsense, would disrupt the perfect system which RE4 has.

One of these days I'll have to sit down and type up a long love letter to the game. Try to put my adoration into words.

Draft · « **Reply #53 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:51:28 PM »

Pro mode is really not that hard, btw. I would say that it is the better way to play the game once you have beaten it once.

Like most action games, RE4 requires a bit of trial and error to figure out bosses and other encounters. The encounters don't change on professional, they're just more intense because you take more damage, and enemies can absorb more hits. You don't have to be perfect, but you do need to know what you're doing.

Himu · « **Reply #54 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:55:37 PM »

Excellent. I started a new game last night with my clear file and made it to the castle in like...one hour. Heh. Of course, that was with my beefed up pistol, magnum and shotgun..

But I still avoided more enemies than usual.

On my clear file it said I killed 885 enemies

Draft · « **Reply #55 on:** February 11, 2009, 01:59:57 PM »

That's why normal is no good for repeated playthroughs. Once you learn the upgrade system and know when certain weapons are coming your way, normal becomes a joke.

I never do new game+ in RE4. Just makes it way too easy beginning with a souped up shotgun and sniper rifle.

I also never use the auto sniper anymore. The bolt action is simply way too awesome.

Himu · « **Reply #56 on:** February 11, 2009, 02:05:08 PM »

On the subject of RE4's greatness in terms of controls and feedback...I agree 100%.

The people complaining about RE5's controls, I can understand...I guess. But one thing I love about RE4 is the balance between offense and defense. I really enjoy the fact that I can't ALWAYS see where enemies are, so I have to take notice of my surroundings at all times. I especially love how the game has the enemies slowly walk towards you and it's your job to kill them before they get in your face and rip it off, I loved that in Killer 7 too.

The stop and pop gameplay works perfectly because of this. In any other action game where you could use free aim or run and shoot, I think most of the tension is lost. I'm just popping some guys as I'm taking cover (yawn) or whatever. But in RE4, when I'm fighting a chainsaw wielding maniac I CAN'T back away and shoot at the same time. I've gotta run away to survive, and shoot when able. It's a totally different type of playstyle from modern games that have ripped RE4 off, and I can't describe it in words. It's just so satisfying being backed into a corner while a troll who's like 12 feet tall heads towards you, as you blast him in the face with a shotgun.

I think RE4 is the very reason I can't get into cover combat systems that have been popular since Gears.

Draft · « **Reply #57 on:** February 11, 2009, 02:07:45 PM »

I could probably right many paragraphs on it if I could get the motivation, but I think there is something beautiful and perfect about the marriage of the run, the walk, and the 180 degree turn. It's a limited movement system, but within its confines is the potential for some truly slick maneuvers.

Himu · « **Reply #58 on:** February 11, 2009, 02:08:49 PM »

I don't see what's wrong with limitation.

Skate was all about limitation and the game is better for it.

The limitation of the controls in K7 are why I love it. It's so simple, but I find it fun as fuck.

Draft · « **Reply #59 on:** February 11, 2009, 02:12:28 PM »

I agree. Wouldn't use K7 as an example of limitations being a good thing, though

But definitely agree that a limited control system or movement system often results in a tighter overall game. Having gotten pretty obsessed with Bionic Commando Rearmed recently, I'd put that forward as another example. No jump, no falling through floors, no control whatsoever while falling. But once you embrace what IS available, you start to see the beauty within the limitations.

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Author Topic: EB Plays Resident Evil franchise! (Read 16830 times)