Resident Evil 5 (360/PS3)

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Resident Evil 5 (360/PS3)

The 1st RE was so scary. The camera angle is what always got me. I still remember almost jumping out of my house when that damn dog came through the window.

I remember that like it was yesterday. I don't think I slept at all that night.

[Cebby]

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Well i'm only so far as chapter 1-2 right now and i've gotten used to the clunky, outdated control scheme. I'm enjoying the game and so far I feel the 8.5 Gamespot gave it is about right for the experience. It's clear that Dead Space has set the new benchmark for survival horror in it's atmosphere, and this game doesn't even come close as far as putting a good scare into you. While much is made of this game becoming an action title, it's obviously still rooted in survival horror and tries to get you to jump.............but fails miserably. The one part very early in the game when you're about to encounter Alpha team that came out worse for wear after a meeting the first boss and the camera kind of pans ahead and a scream is heard to let you know something's happening up ahead.....just totally ineffective as an atmospheric tool. Dead Space has you jumping out of your seat on numerous occasions, not to mention that it has a FAR better control scheme and it's much less linear.

This game is really fun, but Dead Space is the new king of Survival Horror/Action in every aspect.

To be fair, I don't think they're really going for survival horror anymore. I'd say it's probably around survival action at best.

[Hawaii_Stars]

Re: Resident Evil 5 announced for Xbox 360 & PS3

Yes I did. I even tried shooting the lever.

I am not sure then.

[Hawaii_Stars]

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I am still on the fence about getting this game, but I was thinking the same thing about Dead Space. I have the game, and it scares the ish out of me. Still haven't finished it

I may buy it, strictly because of the nostalgia elements. (I loved the first RE on PS1)

I played and beat Dead Space and that was a really fun game too, but that game didn't really scare me much at all.

[Altimus]

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This game is a great rental IMO. The graphics are sick as hell, and it is fun so far. I beat the first Chapter then my friends all got on me to play COD.

Anyway, I started wondering...could the next COD in November have graphics as sick as RE? I mean these graphics are ridiculous!

I agree the graphics are not notch. Capcom usually delivers really awesome graphics with games like RE or DMC.

I got to chapter 3-3 tonight on co-op with a buddy and really enjoying it. Great game but it's pretty much only a one time deal so it's a rental.

[Pared]

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After seeing killzone and mgs4, it's tough to give this game a thumbs up graphically. I just think we're spoiled though. It's not far behind at all.

Graphically, the game is STILL very impressive. How many sports games look this solid? Not many.

[Thadeus]

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How anyone can buy this game and only play it once, with all of the unlockables available, is beyond me.

[CaptainZombie]

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After seeing killzone and mgs4, it's tough to give this game a thumbs up graphically. I just think we're spoiled though. It's not far behind at all.

Graphically, the game is STILL very impressive. How many sports games look this solid? Not many.

As I noted earlier, I agree with you that this is a very good looking game, but doesn't compare with Killzone 2 graphically. KZ2 has so much going on and holds up rather well with very low drops in framerate which I experienced last night in the second to last level. RE5 is no slouch graphically.

How anyone can buy this game and only play it once, with all of the unlockables available, is beyond me.

I can see where this game has turned off a lot of old time fans. Even RE4 I could say are upset with the total direction in action. I went in with an open mind and some of the levels work great and then there are others where it makes you wonder where the hell did they cut these from and paste them into the game.

On a side note:

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I kind of disliked the zombie soldiers in the last half of the game, just kind of throws things off for me. From a storyline standpoint, it makes sense why these guys had become this strong. It's like the Spaniards with the Las Plagas virus that took over their brains.

I just wish the game had more scary moments like in RE4. The scariest part for me in this game was when you first run into the licker down in the labs. It felt like the time when the dogs jumped out at you.

I also felt that the weapon upgrade system in RE5 was totally unbalanced vs. the one in RE4. Not too sure what happened there.

In the end, I still had fun playing the game even though there were a few things that got on my nerves. Like RE1 ushered the survival horror genre, RE4 took the over the shoulder camera gametype to the next level which other games like GOW used.

[Solidice]

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played with a friend co-op split-screen. we chose to play on normal, which was a mistake because it was way too easy. we beat the game in about 7 hours or so. the only parts we really ever died on were the cut scene button mushing sessions(I really hate those).

we're going to try it on veteran and see how much harder it is.

[Candyman5]

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played with a friend co-op split-screen. we chose to play on normal, which was a mistake because it was way too easy. we beat the game in about 7 hours or so. the only parts we really ever died on were the cut scene button mushing sessions(I really hate those).

we're going to try it on veteran and see how much harder it is.

IMO there should of been more of them.

I was also wondering is in the Cutscene with Wesker in the plane if

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when Chris said he was running for the switch and told Shiva to cover him, if they missed the button scene there. My friend and I missed it and the cutscene was sweet. Wesker literaly jumped up in the air and did a hand stand on Chris's head and snapped his neck....We were like holy #%!&.

The replay value in this game is High, finding the BSAA Emblems, Getting acheivements, finding the treasures, Mercenaries, Upgrading all your weapons, getting the special Weapons like the Hydra Tripple Barrel Shotgun, Long Bow, Gattling Gun, S&W M500, etc.......Plus the DLC that will be comming out soon with the two new game modes for $5. BTW when does that release?

[CaptainZombie]

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IMO there should of been more of them.

I was also wondering is in the Cutscene with Wesker in the plane if

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when Chris said he was running for the switch and told Shiva to cover him, if they missed the button scene there. My friend and I missed it and the cutscene was sweet. Wesker literaly jumped up in the air and did a hand stand on Chris's head and snapped his neck....We were like holy #%!&.

The replay value in this game is High, finding the BSAA Emblems, Getting acheivements, finding the treasures, Mercenaries, Upgrading all your weapons, getting the special Weapons like the Hydra Tripple Barrel Shotgun, Long Bow, Gattling Gun, S&W M500, etc.......Plus the DLC that will be comming out soon with the two new game modes for $5. BTW when does that release?

There is a lot of replayability here. After I am done with KZ2 in the next day or so, I am going to run through this game again on Veteran.

[Cyros]

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I've got 1 more chapter to do and it's go time with all the unlockables. I'm playing on veteran now and I've had a few missions with a whole lot of deaths.

I'm going to wait till I have a vast majority of weapons fully upgraded before I even attempt professional mode with a friend.

Also, I have to wonder how you're supposed to get S Rank on all missions.

[Solidice]

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I was Sheva the whole time we played. we decided to pick certain weapons to "specialize" in and use them. he took Pistol and Sniper, I went with MG and Shotgun(I know seems kind of backwards). since Ammo was found very easily on normal( i think at one point I had 500+ ammo for my MG), we really didn't have to spare much. so he would attack from a distance, and I would sit next to him with the shotgun ready the blast them back if they get too close. it actually worked very well. if only I could crouch.

I got the M3 shotgun and since I saved most my money I was almost able to fully upgrade it right away. later I got the SIG 556(MG) and upgraded that. those became my weapons. I also carried the stun rod for a while, but eventually i never had to use it because I never ran out of ammo. my friend pretty much stuck with the S75 sniper the whole game and the base pitol(M92FS, fully upgraded). later started using the Magnums for high damage.

after we beat it, we played around some and got the gatling gun and the bow. that really makes it easy.

[Cyros]

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Yeah, me and my friends have constantly had issues with having enough ammo on veteran (except w/ sniper, I'm usually pretty good there). We'll be doing alright and than run into something that just eats up our ammo.

[Candyman5]

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Just thought I post this for people who need help with it. A Rank or higher Unlocks the Character.

Mercenary Mode:

• Jill (BSAA) ; Public Assembly ; 40,000 points for A Rank (Single Player) ; 80,000 points for A Rank (Multiplayer)
• Wesker (Midnight) ; The Mines ; 40,000 points for A Rank (Single Player) ; 80,000 points for A Rank (Multiplayer)
• Chris (Safari) ; The Villiage ; 40,000 points for A Rank (Single Player) ; 80,000 points for A Rank (Multiplayer)
• Sheva (Clubin) ; Ancient Ruins ; 40,000 points for A Rank (Single Player) ; 80,000 points for A Rank (Multiplayer)
• Chris (Stars) ; Experimental Facility ; 40,000 points for A Rank (Single Player) ; 80,000 points for A Rank (Multiplayer)
• Sheva (Tribal) ; Missile Area ; 40,000 points for A Rank (Single Player) ; 80,000 points for A Rank (Multiplayer)
• Jill (Battle Suit) ; Ship Deck ; 40,000 points for A Rank (Single Player) ; 80,000 points for A Rank (Multiplayer)
• Wesker (Stars) ; The Prison ; 40,000 points for A Rank (Single Player) ; 80,000 points for A Rank (Multiplayer)

Weapons:

• Jill (BSAA) - Px4 (Handgun) / H&K MP5 (Machine Gun) / Flash Grenade x 5
  • Note : The Px4 is a Mercenaries Exclusive Handgun for Jill (BSAA) only.
• Wesker (Midnight) -
• Chris (Safari) - SIG P229 (Handgun) / M3 (Shotgun) / Rocket Launcher x2
• Sheva (Clubin) - AK-74 (Machine Gun) / Jail Breaker (Shotgun) / S75 (Rifle)
• Chris (Stars) - SIG 556 (Handgun) / S&W M29 (Magnum) / Grenade Launcher
• Shiva (Tribal) - Longbow / Grenade Launcher / Incendiary Grenade x3 / Flash Grenade x3
• Jill (Battle Suit) -VZ61 (Machine Gun) / H&K PSG-1 (Rifle) / Hand Grenade x 3
• Wesker (Stars) - H&K P8 (Handgun) / S&W M500 (Magnum) / Hand Grenade x 5 / Proximity Bomb x 5

* Wesker has a special move called 'Dash'. This move drains some of his life away when used, but it can be very useful.
Press Right Stick to perform a dash.
- Use the Left Stick + (Xbox360: A) or (PS3: X) to change
direction.
- (Xbox 360: X) or (PS3: Square) = Knee Cannon.

Thought this could be helpful for some people.