it's always been very much in line with a terminator 1, 'alien' or predator over stuff like exorcist, poltergeist or halloween but the marketing focus on the horror part of it is the attraction so ultimately folks took that as their deal, especially people who haven't really played the originals in quite some time (or at all)- it's just their own marketing dictating the image of the series over the content of the games themselves
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it's always been very much in line with a terminator 1, 'alien' or predator over stuff like exorcist, poltergeist or halloween but the marketing focus on the horror part of it is the attraction so ultimately folks took that as their deal, especially people who haven't really played the originals in quite some time (or at all)- it's just their own marketing dictating the image of the series over the content of the games themselves
afternoon delight
Member
the tastiest crow a god could provide..... I am in awe.
As someone who hasn't purchased an entry since RE4 and an adamant fan of Amnesia and Silent Hill, this has my interest.
KingHenrik30
Member
Ahh Ok, I was unaware of this. Thanks, this is good to hear.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
Probably not, though I will admit, first-person suplexes could be potentially awesome.
I'm a bit sad this likely will not have co-op. If it does have co-op, I wonder how?
Baloonatic
Member
Cannot remember my JPN account details for the life of me. fuuuuuu
Ok so watching the live trailer I see a cop, a driving section and fighting (meele?) a humanoid that looks likek a zombie.
Also on the regular trailer you can see the "kitchen" demo part where the lady kills the other dude.
I don't know... please be awesome.
It's 5am. I must sleep.
Also on the regular trailer you can see the "kitchen" demo part where the lady kills the other dude.
I don't know... please be awesome.
It's 5am. I must sleep.
Jawmuncher
Member
You know I think something is up here. Now that I've slowed a bit.
You have RE7 which was converted from Kitchen
You have Remasters coming out
You have Umbrella Corps
You have a canon CG movie coming with Leon, Chris, and Rebecca
You have RE2make coming
You also have the live action movie coming
I feel like Capcom is just going all in. I wouldn't be surprised if we do see another game like RE6. At this point seems they're just trying to fill every hole they can.
The biggest question is why call it 7. I wonder if it was a case of getting screwed over on the phanta Rhei engine and having something cover RE would be better. We know that kitchen wasn't in dev since after RE6. I think there's another game coming.
You have RE7 which was converted from Kitchen
You have Remasters coming out
You have Umbrella Corps
You have a canon CG movie coming with Leon, Chris, and Rebecca
You have RE2make coming
You also have the live action movie coming
I feel like Capcom is just going all in. I wouldn't be surprised if we do see another game like RE6. At this point seems they're just trying to fill every hole they can.
The biggest question is why call it 7. I wonder if it was a case of getting screwed over on the phanta Rhei engine and having something cover RE would be better. We know that kitchen wasn't in dev since after RE6. I think there's another game coming.
Via Purifico
Banned
I think the ire should be towards Capcom not finding a middle ground instead of the ones who asked for more horror.
If this is really first person only i'll pass. 4 years of development and this is what comes out of it?
I'll give it a shot though.
If this is really first person only i'll pass. 4 years of development and this is what comes out of it?
I'll give it a shot though.
Jawmuncher
Member
We know the kitchen demo wasn't in dev that long and this is the kitchen demo. So I think something is up
afternoon delight
Member
I also just jumped to the conclusion that this might be the motherfucking Alien Isolation RE game I didn't know I wanted until just right now
I can dream!
I can dream!
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
I will say this. Capcom may in fact be gunning for the most split fanbase in gaming at this point.
I like the variety as an appreciator of many types of horror/co-op games, but someone playing through all the main Resident Evil games in order is really going to be going in for quite the rollercoaster ride.
I thought going to RE3/Code Veronica to RE4 was jarring, but going from RE6 > RE7 is going to be surreal.
I like the variety as an appreciator of many types of horror/co-op games, but someone playing through all the main Resident Evil games in order is really going to be going in for quite the rollercoaster ride.
I thought going to RE3/Code Veronica to RE4 was jarring, but going from RE6 > RE7 is going to be surreal.
Via Purifico
Banned
Good point, I think waiting and seeing what happens will be best.
Black Soma
Member
If they come out with a spinoff series like Revelations but action focused I would totally be ok with this. Just don't let the modern RE formula completely die.
Jawmuncher
Member
Seriously. So weird they went for this rather than a middle ground.
We were the alphas, now we're the betas
Black Soma
Member
I don't have a PS+ subscription so I can't even try the demo. This sucks.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
I am set to play when it goes live. All I know about the game is it has the RE4-styled grid inventory in it.
Black Soma
Member
Ok, this I like. At least it has an inventory. With this kind of horror game you never know.
ubersticky
Member
Now that RE7 has been announced and it will be first person only, what will happen to Mercenaries? I needed some of that in my life
RE6 and RE5 for PS4/XBO, bruh.
We won't be seeing a new mercenaries mode in a long time, if ever again. It's not like Revelations series have it.
Could hope for a remaster of Mercenaries 3D to celebrate this 20th anniversary.
Baloonatic
Member
Took a peak at a stream of the demo. Looks like it could be a legit good horror game so I will definitely play it but I sure hope they keep making Revelations games and that REmake 2 is similar to REmake.
Jawmuncher
Member
They're probably using its remains to make DMC5
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
I don't know if there's any combat in the demo, but I was watching the trailer, and 100% one of RE's classic shotguns can be spotted in a shot:
I do think there will be gunplay, though maybe not at first.
I do think there will be gunplay, though maybe not at first.
broadcasting the demo https://www.twitch.tv/joe2187
I'm ok with this.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
There is also an attack button in the demo's files someone caught.
Baloonatic
Member
Very interesting. I must know how indicative of the final game the demo is. It could go places.
Black Soma
Member
Good, good.
TRUE ORDER
Member
Thanks!! Watching it right now. It would be great if you post some impressions later
Black Soma
Member
Can anyone confirm if this is really for PS+ subscribers only?
Baloonatic
Member
Black Soma
Member
Damn. Thanks.
It was announced at the conference for subscribers only.
GalacticAE
Member
Classic RE has its inspiration from classic b-movie horror and action tropes. RE7 looks like a spritual reboot by making it an homage to a different set of exploitation horror/slasher films like texas chainsaw massacre. Who knows though? If its anything like classic RE, our protagonists stumble upon only the surface of a shitty situation and are forced to uncover even greater darkness and conspiracies underneath.
ArkkAngel007
Member
What was the game in the conference ending sizzle reel thar was first person and firing a sidearm at leaping zombies on what looked like a congested freeway or intersection?
I was at the theater experience, so there was a bit too much going on to focus.
And wow at the comments that horror shouldn't exist because of sales. I'd rather focus on what I want than what potentially 6 million others do. If that aligns with the majority sales, great. If not, it's still something to my taste. I will add that the theater went nuts for it, so it doesnt seem players have some adversion to horror. It just can't be stale or poor in presentation.
Middle ground would have been a better transition and have never liked any of the FPS RE spinoffs, but a wait and see approach is in order.
Jawmuncher
Member
At least we're getting that CG movie
PensivePen
Member
I'll look forward to seeing the game listed exactly like that in the steam library.
resident evil 4/biohazard 4 is my favourite title on Steam.
ArkkAngel007
Member
So this is a quick shot I took on mobile after watching the sizzle reel again:
I haven't found another game on PS VR like it confirmed, nor does it look like any other games announced. Doesn't really look that good enough to fit nor on a plantation, but it could be early footage thrown in and our first look at combat.
It's a damn shame that this is looking like a budget mainline title due to whatever they may have scrapped. I want a horror atmosphere in RE, but not like this.
Edit: May have to click to access the img. First time doing this mobile side.
I haven't found another game on PS VR like it confirmed, nor does it look like any other games announced. Doesn't really look that good enough to fit nor on a plantation, but it could be early footage thrown in and our first look at combat.
It's a damn shame that this is looking like a budget mainline title due to whatever they may have scrapped. I want a horror atmosphere in RE, but not like this.
Edit: May have to click to access the img. First time doing this mobile side.
Mr. Smiley
Member
Oh hey, I was watching your stream before I seen this post!
Good stuff on trying to find everything man.
So my impressions.
Pros.
-Focus on atmosphere
-Intricate puzzles (interesting use of Video to solve puzzles)
-Trap infested house with secret passages.
-More claustrophobic experience.
-Does all those things well.
Cons.
-Invisible walls during certain playable scenes (poorly planned)
-Confusing puzzles (or just straight up red herrings? not sure there are two items that seem to go together but dont do a damn thing)
-limited options, cant hit, pick up, move or do anything that isnt interactble.
-Lack of music, no soundtrack only creeking house noises and banging of objects.
-Jump scares are laughable and cliche
-Antagonists arent really much of anything so far.
-The one enemy in the game seems to appear out of thin air when you're in an enclosed room with no other entrances or exits to grab you from behind. It looks really bad and has no explanations as to why he's able to do so.
overall it was enjoyable after the first two playthroughs, but banging my head against things trying to find a use for an item for nearly an hour and half led to much frustration. The serious lack of interactive items really diminshes any enjoyment I would have had with puzzle solving. Spoilers
Pros.
-Focus on atmosphere
-Intricate puzzles (interesting use of Video to solve puzzles)
-Trap infested house with secret passages.
-More claustrophobic experience.
-Does all those things well.
Cons.
-Invisible walls during certain playable scenes (poorly planned)
-Confusing puzzles (or just straight up red herrings? not sure there are two items that seem to go together but dont do a damn thing)
-limited options, cant hit, pick up, move or do anything that isnt interactble.
-Lack of music, no soundtrack only creeking house noises and banging of objects.
-Jump scares are laughable and cliche
-Antagonists arent really much of anything so far.
-The one enemy in the game seems to appear out of thin air when you're in an enclosed room with no other entrances or exits to grab you from behind. It looks really bad and has no explanations as to why he's able to do so.
overall it was enjoyable after the first two playthroughs, but banging my head against things trying to find a use for an item for nearly an hour and half led to much frustration. The serious lack of interactive items really diminshes any enjoyment I would have had with puzzle solving. Spoilers
pretty damn sure I heard Adas voice when I asnwered the phone during the end.
Jawmuncher
Member
So this is a quick shot I took on mobile after watching the sizzle reel again:
I haven't found another game on PS VR like it confirmed, nor does it look like any other games announced. Doesn't really look that good enough to fit nor on a plantation, but it could be early footage thrown in and our first look at combat.
It's a damn shame that this is looking like a budget mainline title due to whatever they may have scrapped. I want a horror atmosphere in RE, but not like this.
Edit: May have to click to access the img. First time doing this mobile side.
I'm definitely getting the feeling that this was
-Made on a budget vastly cheaper than RE6
-Is a result of Phanta Rhei Problems
-Is definitely not the first idea they had for RE7
Since it's basically confirmed that once reception of Kitchen was good. Someone at Capcom must've went "slap re on that and call it a day. By January 2017 it's what 4-5 years since the last main line? They needed absolutely something to come out with the name. I wonder what this would mean for say RE8. I feel like the future of the series isn't going to be reliant on this style for mainline. Unless it sells absolutely crazy
In other non-BIO7 news, it looks like Shenya Pharmaceutical, a pharmaceutical company trying to steal Umbrella research in the BIOHAZARD heavenly island manga, is featured in BIOHAZARD UMBRELLA CORPS in some capacity. Their logo is in the latest trailer (dragon head with two swords). There are also several other logos, including what looks like a new BSAA logo.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
There's more to the demo. Someone just found a
lockpick and picked up an axe you can use as a weapon.
Black Soma
Member
I never subscribed to PS+ but I'm thinking about doing it just for this demo.