Sheva still annoys me, but she is useful for how they have items set up in this compared to RE4; she is my pack mule and a distraction. Mainly just dump the second ammo packs on her along with all grenades (she doesn't seem to use them) and some smaller health supplies. I have my pistol and stun rod for most situations, the sniper for long range and chainsaw guys, with the shotgun in reserve for large crowds or if I get too overpowered.
So far (just finished 3-2) I'm enjoying it, and if I was to compare it to RE4 based on what I've played so far, I really don't think it can. Still has satisfying combat, it's just that the scenarios you're put in aren't as interesting and the pacing isn't as nearly as smooth. I will say that it does feel like you're fighting for survival more than RE4 did despite being a lot more action based, reasons are: enemies take way more damage, resulting in less ammo; Sheva wasting so much ammo, resulting in less ammo; and Chris being such a bitch compared to Leon. Actually, even if we don't compare him to Leon, Chris is still a huge bitch in this game. I'm hoping he does get some glory before the game ends, because so far he's just such a wuss. Josh is more of a man than he is.
And "partners" in RE5 like "nanos" in MGS4.
"she was my partner..."
"YOOO' POT-NAHR?"