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The Official RESIDENT EVIL 5 Thread of LOOK OUT: SPOILER TAGS CONTAIN ACTUAL SPOILERS
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The only bad thing is that all of Josh's animations are the same as Chris. I actually managed to see Josh do the tag team melee combo once which was pretty neat, but it was the same haymaker move as Chris does. If they're gonna make something like "Assignment Ada" it definitely should be with Jill and/or Wesker. Although I wouldn't complain about other playable characters.Neiteio said:
May not be an accurate way to tell, but the leaderboards for versus mode shows at least 52,000 people for the 360 version.Neiteio said:
Capcom hasn't been reluctant to develop new content to their games this generation (Lost Planet got map packs and Colonies edition, DMC4 got new modes in PC version, SF4 is apparently getting tournament mode later this year), so I expect and hope they'll add some kind of new content to RE5.
If you're going for the best advantage against other players, I think starting with an SMG would be the best choice. But all in all, the starting character doesn't exactly make a big difference, since it's all about getting some of those other powerful weapons.C- Warrior said:
Jill BSAA got a few advantages at least. Her pistol has a 90% crit chance against AI so she has the least problems killing the AI (as long as your aim is good), and she starts with some flash grenades which can be useful if you play on ruins or village where you'll meet lots of las plagas enemies.
Miburou said:
I haven't been following this thread. Better to be yelled at for using spoiler tags when not needed than vice versa.
comrade said:
Agreed. As much as I dislike the QTEs though, the inventory management issues bother me much more.
I should also stress that I still think this is a great game. But just like Ninja Gaiden II last year, I had much higher expectations coming from its predecessor. It does look amazing on my TV though. It's probably the best looking console game I've played (disclaimer: I haven't yet played Killzone 2).
One of my friends who also beat RE5 didn't believe me when I told him I was beating RE5 on the hardest difficulty with the weak handguns and very little deaths so he came over last night and watched me play. I don't mean to brag (okay maybe a little bit) but damn I'm good. I replayed my entire Pro run for him and now I'm up to 6-1 again already. Again PE is the stage that gave me the most trouble by far but I use a near flawless strategy to beat it now. Died 3 times on PE and 2 more times all the way up to stage 6-1. I wish I could make a video of my run but I don't have the video card to do it.
The only concession I had to make was turning on infinite ammo during 5-2 because I was running out of bullets for the handgun. My long distance aiming is a lot better but the laser dot is still horribly annoying to see at great distances. I usually have to shoot blind and wherever I see the bullets bounce off the environment in reference to my target I adjust my aim. This works most of the time but it's still a hindrance to my enjoyment of the game since my accuracy ratio is forced to suffer.
For comparison I died over 120 times when I beat RE4's pro mode with a weak handgun. Most enemies are no doubt more aggressive in RE5 so either I'm a lot better or RE5's stage design and equipment make it a whole bunch easier. There are a couple of sections in 6-1 that may be difficult but I'm already formulating a strategy.
The only concession I had to make was turning on infinite ammo during 5-2 because I was running out of bullets for the handgun. My long distance aiming is a lot better but the laser dot is still horribly annoying to see at great distances. I usually have to shoot blind and wherever I see the bullets bounce off the environment in reference to my target I adjust my aim. This works most of the time but it's still a hindrance to my enjoyment of the game since my accuracy ratio is forced to suffer.
For comparison I died over 120 times when I beat RE4's pro mode with a weak handgun. Most enemies are no doubt more aggressive in RE5 so either I'm a lot better or RE5's stage design and equipment make it a whole bunch easier. There are a couple of sections in 6-1 that may be difficult but I'm already formulating a strategy.
vermadas said:
I dislike the fact that you can't use herbs/spray lying around if your inventory is full, nor can you reload your weapon with a clip that's not in your inventory. I have no problems with the fact that the game doesn't stop when accessing your inventory, although it would've been nice to still be able to move during that time.
I have (played KZ2) and I agree with you.
I just played RE4 Wii today, playing its Mercenaries mode as well as Separate Ways.
In that game, I kept hoping that Ada would stomp on downed enemies. I had to settle for knifing them to death. :lol
That said, RE5 would be that much better with the Wii Remote.
Silky smooth Wii controls = awesome and perfect, no question.
In that game, I kept hoping that Ada would stomp on downed enemies. I had to settle for knifing them to death. :lol
That said, RE5 would be that much better with the Wii Remote.
Silky smooth Wii controls = awesome and perfect, no question.As much of a surprise as this might come to some people, not everyone finds the Wii controls 'superior'. I bought RE4 Wii (for $9.99 during amazon's black Friday sales), and I found the controls clumsier (accessing buttons other than A) and at times even less precise to aim. It is faster to aim, and I guess it might be more fun for some people, but this notion that Wiimote control is absolutely superior isn't something I share.
It is superior for a game like UC, though, since it's made for the Wiimote.
Just my two cents.
It is superior for a game like UC, though, since it's made for the Wiimote.
Just my two cents.
It can only be less precise to aim at any time if you don't have a steady hand. I can't think of any other way for the Wii controls to be less precise, since it's nearly impossible to shoot the wrong enemy due to the reticule. It could be a set up issue as well, but I doubt it.
In fact, it was a bit of an issue to some gamers at how generous the reticule was in terms of allowing you to hit an enemy. With the laser, you have to be more precise and deliberate in your aiming, so the difficulty became undeniably easier with the Wii version.
I would expect a new RE4-style game developed for the Wii to destroy RE5 in the aiming department in the eyes of most gamers, while maintaining the difficulty balance of the traditional controls. I remember dying twice at the truck sequence in 2-1, which would never have happened if I had a Wii Remote in tow.
In fact, it was a bit of an issue to some gamers at how generous the reticule was in terms of allowing you to hit an enemy. With the laser, you have to be more precise and deliberate in your aiming, so the difficulty became undeniably easier with the Wii version.
I would expect a new RE4-style game developed for the Wii to destroy RE5 in the aiming department in the eyes of most gamers, while maintaining the difficulty balance of the traditional controls. I remember dying twice at the truck sequence in 2-1, which would never have happened if I had a Wii Remote in tow.
MickeyPhree
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I've been playing on professional the last few days. I'm about ready to start 6-1; the only level I haven't been besides chapter six is 3-3. For some reason, those guys on the chain guns rip me to shreds as soon as I get off the boat.
Anybody else have this problem?
Anybody else have this problem?
Wax Free Vanilla
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pj325is said:
Same. The game is terrible in single player, abit better with local co-op (what's up with the screen size? shit).
Sheva is the dumbest character in computer gaming history; enemy ai is also shit.
The boss battles, controls and the checkpoint system are all poor.
Audio is good.
5/10 PS3 version
A few more versus mode videos from me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnPckspQMN8&fmt=22
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJDkSkXfQ24&fmt=22
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9-mRilJsW0&fmt=22
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnPckspQMN8&fmt=22
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJDkSkXfQ24&fmt=22
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9-mRilJsW0&fmt=22
I give your score a 1/10, because 5/10 should mean average, not terrible. *slaps Wax Free Vanilla with a frying pan*Wax Free Vanilla said:
Same here. It's possible I've beaten RE5 in single-player more than that, because I've played a lot of chapters out of order and collectively they may add up to full runs. Can't wait to try a non-infinite co-op run on Pro.Kard8p3 said:
Great, great game. Glad to see the vast majority of people in this thread love it, even without the benefit of nostalgia or lower standards.
As for RE4, I'll play it again when they remaster it in high-def. On an HDTV it's horrendous where the video in videogame is concerned. A washed-out, blurry mess. Of the numerous people I've met who haven't played RE4, I only loan it to the ones who still use an SDTV, because I'd be doing the game a disservice otherwise.
But... gah... I hate watermarks! They're distracting and they'd make the encode process (which already takes many hours) take even more time. All the versus videos I've posted shows my gamertag at the end of the video so that's at least something which would prevent people from stealing or to prove I've got the real video.Neiteio said:
If I see even more people steal more videos I might consider it, but right now I'll just keep the current setup. The only stealers I know of are Wesker946, Chrisredfield946 (those two being the same person) and EliteEffect (actually, I've got a hunch that's yet another account of the same guy), and those/that person has stopped stealing from me now.
Davey Cakes
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I here this a lot, and I think it's ridiculous.Neiteio said:
Yeah, after playing RE5, you have to adjust to the lower quality visuals, but it's not THAT bad. Take it from me, I played RE4 through a good couple of times right before RE5 came out, played the crap out of RE5, and then did a from-scratch run of RE4 with no hitches and I still consider RE4 the better game overall.
The visuals issue is completely overblown.
Be absolutely honest: did you play RE4 on an HDTV?Rash said:
Did you? Maybe I should take off-screen video footage of what RE4 looks like on an HDTV under good conditions (i.e. with component, et al). It's obsolete on modern TVs, where visuals are concerned, and it eats me up inside.
I agree it's still a great game underneath, though. I prefer RE5 but I love 'em both about equally where gameplay's concerned.
Davey Cakes
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I've played both games on my HDTV at home and my roommate's HDTV at college. That's two different HDTV's and I did multiple playthroughs of RE4 across both of them with zero issues. And, like I said, RE4, regardless of the visuals, stands out where it truly matters to me.
Obviously, the game doesn't blow me away like it did back in 2005, and like I said, after RE5 it takes a little bit of getting used to. But, the game still looked fine, and I was very much able to appreciate the amount of detail that Capcom was able to squeeze in with the Gamecube hardware.
Obviously, the game doesn't blow me away like it did back in 2005, and like I said, after RE5 it takes a little bit of getting used to. But, the game still looked fine, and I was very much able to appreciate the amount of detail that Capcom was able to squeeze in with the Gamecube hardware.
That's amazing you can ignore how bad it looks. See, the game still looks great on an SDTV, and knowing what it looks like on an SDTV -- what it's supposed to look like -- makes it impossible for me to enjoy it when it's all washed out and blurry and Leon looks like a fuzzy vaseline smudge on an HDTV. All that detail you enjoy on an SDTV, gone on an HDTV. It's terrible, and you're the first person I've seen deny it.Rash said:
Someone should make an offscreen comparison video of RE4 running on an SDTV and RE4 running on a 42" HDTV. Night and day difference. The game needs to be re-mastered in HD so I can enjoy both games. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if Capcom cashed in on this and gave me just that.
Eh? I love the hell out of my HDTV. Mindblowing 1080p and Blu-ray = <3 <3 <3.NIN90 said:
But it's not friendly to some old games. Makes me wonder, would it be that hard for Capcom to... I dunno, up-rez RE4 and re-release it? They should do something to futureproof one of their best games.
Ok so I caved in and rented this yesterday. I fired it up today and played up until 2-1 by myself and was IMing my brother the whole time. I kept saying I need someone to play with (he is a stubborn Wii owner that plans on getting a 360 next year, he is jobless). So finally one of my buddies with the game signed onto AIM and we started playing 2-2 together. He has beaten the game on veteran and we started playing again.
By myself the game was awesome but its absolutely ridiculous with a friend. I already see this as IMO top 5 this generation and by the time it's over might be making a push for number one.
By myself the game was awesome but its absolutely ridiculous with a friend. I already see this as IMO top 5 this generation and by the time it's over might be making a push for number one.
That's more like it! Someone talking about RE5 in the RE5 thread.nyprimus2 said:
Your friend, the guy who beat it on Veteran, he's not using god weapons is he? It's even better when you're both struggling to survive together. The Remove button is his friend! (Allows him to safely store powered-up weapons in an inventory box so he can go basic and progress alongside you.)
I'd consider a god-weapon something like the Infinite Rocket Launcher, which can kill most bosses in one hit.nyprimus2 said:
Sounds like you're experiencing it the right way. That's the one thing that bothers me about co-op, is that first-timers playing online may wind up with someone waaaaaay overpowered, who'll make the game a cakewalk when it should be a bit of a challenge the first time around.
MickeyPhree
Member
Any ps3 users wanna help me finish 3-3 and chapter 6 on pro later tonight? I'll be on around 930-1000pm est. PSN id is joeballgame.
dgenx
Made an agreement with another GAF member, refused to honor it because he was broke, but then had no problem continuing to buy video games.
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!
I was trying to buy Versus and cause I don't have gold I used a 48 trial code andI cant buy VErsus! dammit!
can Ibuy gold with XBL points? D:
I was trying to buy Versus and cause I don't have gold I used a 48 trial code andI cant buy VErsus! dammit!
can Ibuy gold with XBL points? D:
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
i just got the game an have to say the first 2 chapters are pretty sweet. the first boss fight against the venom zombie was cool but pretty easy. the graphics are awesome!
i have to agree with those that say RE4 doesn't look so hot today. it doesn't look like complete balls but it's just hard to go back. graphics aren't everything in a game but they can definitely help the atmosphere and overall enjoyment, especially in this type of game. that is why RE4 was so awesome back in 2004, it looked better than anything around!
still love RE4. jury is still out for me on RE5 but we'll see soon enough!
p.s. what kind of bonus would i get if i killed the guy with the giant axe on the first level? and if i go back and play a level, will the items i accumulate on the replay go into my box so i can use it on later levels?
i have to agree with those that say RE4 doesn't look so hot today. it doesn't look like complete balls but it's just hard to go back. graphics aren't everything in a game but they can definitely help the atmosphere and overall enjoyment, especially in this type of game. that is why RE4 was so awesome back in 2004, it looked better than anything around!
still love RE4. jury is still out for me on RE5 but we'll see soon enough!
p.s. what kind of bonus would i get if i killed the guy with the giant axe on the first level? and if i go back and play a level, will the items i accumulate on the replay go into my box so i can use it on later levels?
Davey Cakes
Member
I have always said that.billy.sea said:
It was disappointing when I found out (through spoilers) that Billy wasn't in the game at all. His involvement with Africa seemed like a no-brainer plot point for RE5.
A Human Becoming
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I played so much RE5 today my eyes are still dilated hours later. :lol
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I love the obligatory "audio is good" bit, you should work for IGN dot com.Wax Free Vanilla said: