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Shinji Mikami's THE EVIL WITHIN |OT| Where's everyone going? Tango?
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paperspace
Member
So the black bars are actually covering up 46% of my screen.
Yes. That's nearly half of the screen. Why Mikami?
Alkastelca
Member
They do.
Melee weapons (axes, torches) and stealth kills prevent revives.
I recommend matches stock upgrade. Aim at the legs to trip them and than just burn them.
After 4 chapters I only killed maybe 5 zombies with headshots. Everythin else is stealth kills, melee weapons kills and matches (shoot , trip, burn).
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
Started playing at midnight, forced myself to stop at 3am.
At first I was a little off-put; the opening sequence(s) before the game proper begins, is really disjointed and I was concerned at first that the game wasn't sure what it wanted to be. Then batshit thing after thing began happening, and it seems clear the game's theme is dislocation and disorientation, so far.
At the point I stopped it is starting to seem like a "greatest hits" of all the big survival horror and psychological horror games, I would believe the reviews that said there is nothing "new" here. But it is executed in a really thrilling and addictive to play way, once you get to the first proper open enemy encounter.
It does feel as if Mikami was trying to preserve what makes RE4 so much fun to play, while addressing the criticisms that the player character was too powerful, making it into a Rambo game in a few too many instances. So far the game does a good job of that. I also really like how for resource usage decisions there are no hints, no hand holding. It does totally let you waste ammo, waste health supplies, and matches if you don't think about how to be stingy.
At first I was a little off-put; the opening sequence(s) before the game proper begins, is really disjointed and I was concerned at first that the game wasn't sure what it wanted to be. Then batshit thing after thing began happening, and it seems clear the game's theme is dislocation and disorientation, so far.
At the point I stopped it is starting to seem like a "greatest hits" of all the big survival horror and psychological horror games, I would believe the reviews that said there is nothing "new" here. But it is executed in a really thrilling and addictive to play way, once you get to the first proper open enemy encounter.
It does feel as if Mikami was trying to preserve what makes RE4 so much fun to play, while addressing the criticisms that the player character was too powerful, making it into a Rambo game in a few too many instances. So far the game does a good job of that. I also really like how for resource usage decisions there are no hints, no hand holding. It does totally let you waste ammo, waste health supplies, and matches if you don't think about how to be stingy.
GhostTrick
Banned
Finally received it.
grandwizard
Member
Anyone know if you can influence what kind of ammo drops you get? Maybe by only keeping certain weapons equipped?
There are some issues, but 60 FPS runs easily, and low VRAM requirements.
BuggeryBugz
Member
Yeah, went to play it tonight and found that out the hard way. 7.5gb patch.
xrayregime
Member
Oh nice to know that about melee kills too. Now I think I'm ready to not suck on Ch. 3.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Uh oh, I'm starting to think I should have gone with the XB1 version rather than the PS4 version.
Intheflorsh
Banned
What's the point of burning the bodies of killed enemies? Will they come back?
The consensus seems to be the XBO version has the best performance of the consoles.
The PC is really hit and miss. I'm going to be honest, the game leaves a terrible first impression. Not only are the first two chapters, reportedly, the worst sections in the game, but you start the game at 30 FPS, with terrible mouse lag in the menus, a ridiculously low FOV, nonexistent graphics menus, and headache-inducing black bars, your mileage may vary on the latter.
The issues with the PC version are actually fairly minor in the grand scheme of things and should be easy to patch. The game actually runs really well at 1080p/60 for me, so technically the experience is far superior, just some niggling issues that negatively effect the experience.
The PC is really hit and miss. I'm going to be honest, the game leaves a terrible first impression. Not only are the first two chapters, reportedly, the worst sections in the game, but you start the game at 30 FPS, with terrible mouse lag in the menus, a ridiculously low FOV, nonexistent graphics menus, and headache-inducing black bars, your mileage may vary on the latter.
The issues with the PC version are actually fairly minor in the grand scheme of things and should be easy to patch. The game actually runs really well at 1080p/60 for me, so technically the experience is far superior, just some niggling issues that negatively effect the experience.
Hawk269
Member
How is the performance on the Xbox One version? Early reports stated a lot of slowdown on the PS4 version, so just curious how bad it is on the Xbox One?
YuriLowell
Member
The one time I go with the PS4 version. Maybe I should return it to amazon and order the xbone one version.
TheKingOfPain
Member
It's actually better, maybe because of the 7.5GB update or just a better optimization.
TheKingOfPain
Member
xrayregime
Member
If they aren't killed by stealth or melee (apparently) they have a chance to revive.
papercan55
Member
count yourself very lucky, the ps4 version got a tiny patch and is apparently worse, especially in the outdoor areas.
Sad that it looks like the ps4 version has been ignored in terms of a patch
Only on Chapter 2 but thoughts already:
* Game is challenging - I died like 3 times during Chapter 1 :lol
* The atmosphere is fantastic
* While the game isn't a looker from a sheer graphical perspective it has a style to it that impresses me along with the light/smoke effects. I really like the grain effect too.
* The black bars are irritating, how on earth is this a thing?
I've got a good feeling about this game.
* Game is challenging - I died like 3 times during Chapter 1 :lol
* The atmosphere is fantastic
* While the game isn't a looker from a sheer graphical perspective it has a style to it that impresses me along with the light/smoke effects. I really like the grain effect too.
* The black bars are irritating, how on earth is this a thing?
I've got a good feeling about this game.
Stone Ocean
Member
Man, I'm really enjoying this so far. I love how the forced stealth is ultra dumb and pretty smart at the same time. "Oh look, he just patrols this one area" and then suddenly he's right in front of me after I move a bit.
Also whoever decided to add Dead Space's stomping needs a raise.
Also whoever decided to add Dead Space's stomping needs a raise.
If you had just ordered on GMG then you would have been playing for 12 hours already!
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
There's brightness adjustment on the options menu.
AsfaeksBR
Member
I didn't know the PC version would run so well. I could be running it on Medium on my notebook right now, but I decided to pre-order the PS4 version (sorry Grief).
Burgess_101
Member
So when does the stealth die down and the action come more to the forefront? I can't do stealth with the way the FOV is.
I just finished chapter 2 though and I'm enjoying it so far its pretty tense. I wish I could change the controller configuration I keep clicking R3 for turning off and on the light. I guess I'll just switch them in DS4Windows.
I just finished chapter 2 though and I'm enjoying it so far its pretty tense. I wish I could change the controller configuration I keep clicking R3 for turning off and on the light. I guess I'll just switch them in DS4Windows.
lolez2matt
Member
I´m playing the ps4 version and the textures take some time to show up. Is that happening to someone else? Great game BTW!!!
Intheflorsh
Banned
Right about where you are.
Do you have any proof that the XO version runs better? I wouldn't spread that kind of info as it might get peoples hopes up.
Stone Ocean
Member
I just love how the english VA has that cheesy Mikami-game charm
"Hospital? HOSPITAL! HOSPITAL! HOSPITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
...what the fuck"
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
I've noticed it once when I loaded up a game.
Sweet. I hope my i5 3570k and 7970 3gb is good enough for smooth 60. I don't need full AA or SSAO.
yeah I put it to 80 but it doesn't really help the crushed blacks.
Burgess_101
Member
Wonderful. I just put it down for a little break, I look forward to getting back into it.
Stone Ocean
Member
It's not as bad as it sounds.These PS4 framerate complaints are really depressing. I'm supposed to be getting my PS4 copy from Amazon in a few hours, and now I don't want to open it.
Haloid1177
Banned
One really performing better than PS4 with this? I'll be damned.