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RE4 PS2 to support true widescreen
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Wario64 said:
I second that. Resident Evil 4 is the best game of this generation, and has a very different feel to it than the other RE games, so it doesn't matter if you didn't like the other RE games; this game might as well have a different title since it plays differently. The action is faster and the game never lets up; It's too bad Jagernaut never played through RE4 since the last three or so hours are arguably the most exciting part of the game.
ToyMachine228
Member
I would advise not to make a big deal out of widescreen support. Seriously people, it doesn't make games better or worse to support widescreen.
olimario said:
Because i don't think this game is for everyone. The constant praise for RE4 made me think i would enjoy this game as much as RE and RE2, but for me it was another RECV, praised in magazines but really not fun for me. I think old school RE fans especially won't enjoy this game as much as RE newbies.
If you want the graphically surperior version, get the Gamecube version. If graphics don't affect you as much and you want some nice additions, get the PS2 version. Either way, if you don't play it, you are a failure as a gamer. Sorry, there can be no exceptions.
content > graphicsTheDiave said:
the ps2 version looks really smooth. check the e3 trailer and you'll see. can't say i care if the gc version looks better or not, since i've never seen or will see it in motion. i just want my ps2 copy to run smooth and deliver this "feeling" everyone is talking about.
and the fact that this comes on one dvd with true 16:9 makes the deal even sweeter. capcom hotness.
Guy LeDouche
Banned
I'll probably pick it up. It's still slated for the end of the year, right?
Solid said:content > graphics
the ps2 version looks really smooth. check the e3 trailer and you'll see. can't say i care if the gc version looks better or not, since i've never seen or will see it in motion. i just want my ps2 copy to run smooth and deliver this "feeling" everyone is talking about.
and the fact that this comes on one dvd with true 16:9 makes the deal even sweeter. capcom hotness.
The feeling doesnt have to do with the "smoothness" it has to do with the graphical atmosphere that was created.
The Faceless Master
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me..Speevy said:
waiting on players choice
Saying "source: Capcom" doesn't actually mean anything, link please.
Actually it wasn't anything to do with performance. GC's 2MB of embedded framebuffer has a separate bus for nothing but frame and z rendering in that memory. So rendering at a lower res is pointless for saving performance as it only wastes framebuffer space and bandwidth that can't be used else were in the system anyway. As the director of the game said the perspective was purely aesthetic. Why they didn't include proper wide screen is anyone's guess, didn't want to delay the game further probably.
Actually it wasn't anything to do with performance. GC's 2MB of embedded framebuffer has a separate bus for nothing but frame and z rendering in that memory. So rendering at a lower res is pointless for saving performance as it only wastes framebuffer space and bandwidth that can't be used else were in the system anyway. As the director of the game said the perspective was purely aesthetic. Why they didn't include proper wide screen is anyone's guess, didn't want to delay the game further probably.
Virgin Wii
Banned
RE4 PS2 >>> RE4 GCN
Mikami got served.
Mikami got served.
Donnie said:
I confess, I'm no hardware techie, but I swear I've heard of instances of games running in widescreen with (more) notable dips in the framerate in comparison to their "fullscreen" counterpart. I believe some of Tony Hawk games on the XBOX suffered this fate and maybe some of the EA college football titles, if I'm not mistaken. Wouldn't this run contrary what you've just stated?
Bluemercury
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RE4 vs. SH4 said:
Guess ive seen different pics then..........the ps2 is much blurry, and it seems there's less enemies on screen too............
SolidSnakex
Member
Bluemercury said:
This is from the trailer
It doesn't seem to be lacking enemies.
Bluemercury
Member
SolidSnakex said:This is from the trailer
It doesn't seem to be lacking enemies.
lol, er........that's a cut scene.....
Red Blaster
Member
Bluemercury said:
It, however, appears to be done with the real-time engine.
Bluemercury
Member
EAJAPAN said:
nope, now that the game its on a sony console, its the new coolness.........remember Sony is cool.
Bluemercury
Member
Sholmes said:
Are you trying to fool me or something, i've played and finished RE4, and i do know cut scenes are all real time, BUT they're still cut scenes..........
Red Blaster
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Bluemercury said:
No duh. The point I was trying to make was that the PS2 is still rendering all those characters. We still don't know what the framerate is, of course, it could by all means run slow as hell. But lay of the DC button for a little bit, will ya?
Mrbob said:Lyte Edge is smoking crack again with his RE4 is the best game of this generation comment!
There hasn't been any other title I had as much fun playing and replaying as much as Resident Evil 4. But it just barely beats out the likes of Jet Set Radio and SF3 for me.
Ash Housewares
The Mountain Jew
GaimeGuy said:About 17.5 million people.
17.5 million goddamn morons
SolidSnakex
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Reilly said:
I really don't think the series has been the same since the first one. That one was a B Movie made into a game. It was completely cheesy but that was what was great about it. The voice acting was bad, but it fit the actual mood because B Movies have bad acting. Ever since then its been more flashy and action oriented than the original.
I still like RE4 alot, its a great game. But there's something still very cool about the original.
SolidSnakex
Member
Reilly said:
It was more succesful, sure. But I still prefer the original to it for the reasons I mentioned.
Reilly said:
Parasite Eve is Square's series. They basically ruined it by trying to turn it into RE with its sequel.
TheJollyCorner
Member
I actually liked Parasite Eve 2 MORE than PE1 *shock and awe*
Better monster designs, great music, loved the creepy, unnerving South West atmosphere... PE2 was great.
Fuck Square for not making a PS2 Parasite Eve 3...
Better monster designs, great music, loved the creepy, unnerving South West atmosphere... PE2 was great.
Fuck Square for not making a PS2 Parasite Eve 3...
Virgin Wii
Banned
Bluemercury said:
The graphics have taken a hit, but widescreen more than makes up for it IMO.