nckillthegrimace
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It was in Revelations so it shouldn't really be a big deal, but I'm guessing a lot of the people who reviewed 6 haven't even touched Revelations.
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RESIDENT EVIL 6 |OT| No Trope Left
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It was in Revelations so it shouldn't really be a big deal, but I'm guessing a lot of the people who reviewed 6 haven't even touched Revelations.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
She says that?! Thats really awesome! I was playing as Helena so I missed it.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Eeesh those reviews. Its even worse than I imagined. All the higher ones being "exclusive" really makes the whole thing suspect. Dusk kind of had me reasoning to just pick it up and see how it is but man too many actually good games are coming out. Ill just Redbox it at some point.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
Oh boy... It is varied like I expected it to be, but some are really hopping on the hate bandwagon here. I think the 5-9 scores are fair, but there isn't anything broken, wrong, or straight-out terrible about the game so I am surprised to see some sites giving it 3-4s.
I think there's something wrong this might be received critically worse than Operation Raccoon City, or even Sonic 06.
There's still plenty of 8s and 9s coming in, most people are just focusing on the low scores in discussion.
I think there's something wrong this might be received critically worse than Operation Raccoon City, or even Sonic 06.
There's still plenty of 8s and 9s coming in, most people are just focusing on the low scores in discussion.
Snapshot King
Member
Yeah, thats what I figured. It seems to be a promising game coated with a layer of dumb bullshit, and your sensitivity to that bullshit can either barely bother you or ruin the game.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
We posted some gameplay over on COIN-OP.TV
Resident Evil 6 JAKE Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLouXIqg2Tw
Resident Evil 6 CHRIS Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGaUnsASVuM
Resident Evil 6 LEON Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gABMUw5tIOg
And a bonus SoulCalibur video with RE characters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKXmu3f9Y6Q
Resident Evil 6 JAKE Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLouXIqg2Tw
Resident Evil 6 CHRIS Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGaUnsASVuM
Resident Evil 6 LEON Gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gABMUw5tIOg
And a bonus SoulCalibur video with RE characters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKXmu3f9Y6Q
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Yeah but none of the high ones are coming in from any outlets I look too:
- Edge
- Eurogamer
- GiantBomb
- Destructoid
I usually pick based on the consensus of the 4 of these guys together to make a choice.
Good gravy its a 65 on MC already. This could end up being the worst reviewed RE of all time.
Snapshot King
Member
Speaking of, I was wrong and Vire was right. Good thing ban bets are no longer allowed =(
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=39813805&postcount=96
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
I was predicting somewhere in the 70s because of its polarizing nature. I guess that is true, though a few outliers is likely going to draw it in 60s territory.
AdawgDaFAB
Member
Would it be advised to play the game by jumping from one campaign to another (following the timeline in the OP) or just do it one campaign at a time (if so, which order)?
Snapshot King
Member
So Dusk, you've beaten the game right? How would YOU put it? The most consistent thing I see is (ironically) that it's so inconsistent. I don't want to sound like some diehard fanboy or anything but this reminds me of the reviews for Dragons Dogma, which is probably my favourite game this year.
Red Blaster
Member
I said it would be in the 70s after watching that terrible demo at Microsoft's E3 presser
who knew that that would be overshooting it lulz
From the IGN review, this sounds similar to Lords of Shadow to me. It could have greatly benefited from pulling in the scope just a little and editing out some sections. For the record though, I loved Lords of Shadow.
Still staying true to course and getting this midnight. 7 hours to go here. Going in with a realistic expectation that it'll be a good game with some annoying parts. Still hyped though =D
Still staying true to course and getting this midnight. 7 hours to go here. Going in with a realistic expectation that it'll be a good game with some annoying parts. Still hyped though =D
dragonflys545
Member
Time to eat crow lol.
I've played Leon's campaign. It's not great, but it's not terrible or broken. I'd give it a 7.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
I hope others put their input here as well now that reviews are out (there's a lot of impressions in this topic starting around page 30), and I don't believe in numerical scores when rating things personally.
I still stick by how I feel that it is a flawed gem. I think when the game is good, it is can be really good and has some of the best highs in the series. But when it's bad, it can be really bad and has also some of the lowest points in the series. As a whole though, I found it a very fun experience, a somewhat uneven one, but I personally had a lot of fun with it. I found the story more interesting than RE5 (though the big twist is poor, yet the inner character interactions better) and feel it is a better single-player and co-op experience from RE5, so I feel it is a better game than 5. I do not think it is better than 4, but I would put it on par for me with Revelations, just for completely different reasons.
As I've been saying the last few days, I expect some to love it and some to hate it. I thought this game would be extremely polarizing, it definitely seems to be. I am still surprised more GAF'ers have been warming up to it while playing it than not, though and how harsh US critics are being. It for some reason is doing fairly well in Europe, but American critics are really smashing it.
Snapshot King
Member
I'm crying because I can't fit any more crow in my tender mouth.
I'm really hoping this ends up being the Resident Evil Dragons Dogma for me, and you're dumping gas on that flame. Only one day left to go.
denshuu
Member
On a semi-related note, now that we're all okay with calling Capcom games out on having shitty controls with tedious gameplay elements, can we start doing the same for Monster Hunter? I'm kind of tired of having the "It's terrible by design so that makes it okay" conversation with people and it sort of feels like we're starting to get past that now.
Nemesis_
Member
The OP has been updated with reviews.
I mean, yeah, it's been reviewed badly by some. But there's more positive than negative at this point.
I mean, yeah, it's been reviewed badly by some. But there's more positive than negative at this point.
Snapshot King
Member
Anyone who went through the trouble to learn the claw is too far gone for you to point out that the claw is fucking retarded.
Wow, dat split.
I don't want survival horror Resident Evil, so I guess I'll enjoy this one.
Couch co-op is so underrated.
These reviews are a lot lower than I imagined. It seems really unfair to call this a copycat game or unimaginative. Spend 10 minutes with the combat system and you'll understand this doesn't play like other shooters at all. Well, unless you're stubborn and refuse to learn the new mechanics and instead pretend it's a normal shooter. If the negative reviewers are playing it like that, I can understand.
Baloonatic
Member
They need to release a patch to make the QTE more forgiving. I am being deadly serious, some of them are so fucking hard. They're not even complicated actions, usually just wiggling the analogue stick but you HAVE TO BE SUPERMAN OR BE ABLE TO PREDICT THE FUTURE TO DO THEM FAST ENOUGH FIRST TIME.
There is one in particular during the Ada campaign when you're fighting
on the train tracks. You die if you don't do it fast enough and I'm actually placing my right palm on the stick and moving it left and right as fast as possible and still dying. I'm thinking I need to actually start doing it before the prompt shows up.
Anyway, worst thing about the game right there. If you must have QTE in the game, don't make them absurdly difficult.
There is one in particular during the Ada campaign when you're fighting
the chainsaw guy
Anyway, worst thing about the game right there. If you must have QTE in the game, don't make them absurdly difficult.
AkimbO_Arcana
Banned
Step 1 - Denial
MrCookiepants
Member
Can Jake stay shirtless for the rest of the game? ;_;
Am I the only one really enjoying his campaign? The encounters with
have been great. I like the
sections too. And chapter 3 so far is absolutely gorgeous to look at.
It just has a really unique feel to it.
Am I the only one really enjoying his campaign? The encounters with
Ustanak
stealth
It just has a really unique feel to it.
Somehow, I feel like most of them are playing it like this. Then there are those who are still stuck on the older games, haven't liked the series 3/CV, etc. But I digress.
Nemesis_
Member
I've played the game. The whole thing. A finished retail copy.
Seriously, I suggest you do the same. With a clear mind. Though I doubt that will happen.
There is no denial here. I understand it's polarising but I think it's pretty dumb to make such baseless comments like this one.
You tried though
I played all of the campaigns, albeit chronologically. I really enjoyed Jake's third chapter, it's got a unique aesthetic to it and a locale not visited in any other campaign. The feel was perfect, and yes, I liked his campaign too. His campaign was more of an opportunity for the developers to experiment with some less orthodox gameplay styless and it works quite well.
Seems like that is what it is boiling down to. I have a rather high tolerance for warts and niggles, but am hoping that the full game does not overwhelm me with such bullshit. I got accustomed to the demo and love it, so here is to diving in and seeing for myself.
Snapshot King
Member
Well, I loved Dragons Dogma so hopefully the same happens here.
AkimbO_Arcana
Banned
I'm next to my phone, waiting for a call from my game store so I can pick up my copy.
Trust me, I want this to be good.
My post was partly meant as a joke, no offense, but yeah I'm really concerned about this games quality.
Nemesis_
Member
I think you will like it. I was very worried after both demos (although I hid this worry) but upon playing the full thing it's great, varied and very fun. The third person shooter mechanics are unique and have their own identity (though I will not deny they pick and choose from some games). It kind of feels like Vanquish.
Play it, give it a chance, it will click. I really found myself loving it once it clicked.
Leon's final boss is so shitty. I've been trying for the past 2 hours to beat him to no avail. Is there some kind of trick or something? I've done
for about 6 times but it doesn't seem to make any difference. Also, what's the point of that
that you can investigate? You seem able to carry it but there's no use for it.
the stupid QTE thing where you evade then quickly press R1 to climb onto his pincers and plant a bomb in his body
lightning rod
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
It's actually pretty simple. You shoot the orange parts and kill the other zombies. The final boss will absorb the zombie with the lightning rod to try and regenerate, but will be struck by lightning. You then pick up the lightning rod, stuff it into another zombie, rinse and repeat until it lowers its head. Then walk up to it with the lightning rod in hand and it'll trigger the final blow.
I'm in the same boat. I feel like I've been very fair about the game, I enjoyed it but I feel I've done a good job analyzing it and being subjective about things to allow people to pick up on things they may or may not like about it... But if you like the game and mention it people label you as a fanboy or say the people who bought it are obviously the RE faithful. I do like the RE series, and obviously I was excited for 6, but I enjoy a lot of different series and like to keep my diet varied. I feel it's going to be tough to be someone enjoying the game or trying to point out there's some obvious bias in these reviews as that apparently marks you as a 'fanboy'.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
I was getting this regardless of reviews.I enjoyed the demo very much and I'm a huge RE fan so I'm not bothered by the reviews.
Nvm, beaten.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
You're right about there being more positive than negative reviews at present. I'm not arguing with you because I'm trying to defend that other guy, but here are a few points.
There is no "clear mind." You were anticipating this game intensely and made a huge OT about it. Your mind was no more clear than anyone else's, arguably less.
The game is not polarizing. The repeated incorrect use of that word is another symptom of the black and white mentality so often on display in discussion forums. The distribution of scores so far is normal, leaning towards a negative skew (meaning there are more scores in the positive range than negative - counterintuitive terminology, I know).
The game is not love-it-or-hate it. It's a bloated, multifaceted ...thing... that is going to appeal to many degrees to many tastes. The distribution of scores reflects that. The real question is why aren't more games met with a wider array of evaluations?
robot
Member
I gotta be honest, watching that Gamespot video review is making me want to play it. Some of the stuff looks so over the top that it actually drops below awful and resets to awesome. Chris Redfield is seriously
They just went completely off the deep end here.
flying a fighter jet in what looks like an Ace Combat demo?!?
They just went completely off the deep end here.
OH FFS.
Is that what you're meant to do with that rod?
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Reviews are everywhere, still gonna pick it up tomorrow. I rather trust people who have already played the games compare to review sites. maybe its the hipster thats talking in me. plus most of those sites often defend Me3 ending, Mw3 high's score, Skyrim and etc.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
Dude I love your mercenary videos!
Vire
Member
It's okay. I wish I was wrong. :/
I love this series too much to see it fail like this.
MikeXXIeaf
Banned
I'm probably foolish for doing so but I'm going to go ahead and buy this tonight despite the alarming critical reception. I trust those of you giving praise to the game genuinely enjoyed it, and aren't just defending a title you had a lot of interest invested in.
SkylineRKR
Member
Yes,
I didn't even plant bombs. I just shot his glowing orbs and planted the rod into a zombie every time until his head is completely lowered and uncovered. Its a retarded fight that feels as if its being ripped from Lost Planet. I think the Chapter 4 showdown with him was much better
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
If anything, I'm really interested to see how this game's consensus is going to be after tonight and tomorrow when more people get the game. I expect a lot to hate it at first, especially since of the Prelude the game has, but so far the reception has been pretty warm from those who have been playing/played it. I expect more objectivity, which I think is a good thing as it allows for multiple viewpoints, but I'm curious if when more people get their hands on it if the more positive than expected GAF impressions will hold up, or if the more overall consensus will be worse off?
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