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Resident Evil 2 Review Thread
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So we actually have 4 playthroughs that has differences?, Leon A and Leon B, and Claire A and Claire B?
So basically just like the original? Leon A/Claire B then Claire A/Leon B?
RE7 was unquestionably a return to the classic series roots.
On PC? Not really. There's some aliasing issues on base PS4 and base Xbox One that make it look like textures are flickering at times, but it wasn't too frequent. Still noticeable when it did happen though.
It's pretty different. In Claire's B scenario at least ...
You encounter a certain enemy VERY quickly, there are more Lickers, you get different weapons, etc.
I mean didn't she say it was in the running for best game in the series? She might have some complaints but that's some pretty sky high praise.
It's not only this, they dedicated an enitre paragraph to this issue:
The game got a 8.8 from them, maybe if wasn't for this mistake on their part the game could have gotten a 9?
Wow, how did they mess that up? Even highlighted a quote from it.
A scenarios for both are pretty similar (up until a point), but yeah, there's tons of replay value in this game.
Having accidentally done and A/A run and feeling initially deflated (thinking there'd been too much retread), I'd really recommend an A/B run.
Pretty sure Claire A / Leon B. Someone feel free to correct me on that though.
Neither was ever confirmed as Canon but Claire A/Leon B makes the most sense for the series's future.
Sherry gets infected with G and Ada doesn't somehow magically survive falling down an infinite chasm (makes more sense for her to survive being thrown into a computer terminal and seemingly passing out making Leon think she died).
That's the MORE canon route but the actual canon has elements of all four.
Yeah it's dumb.
Only thing stopping me from preordering this is because the game is probably too good.
I never played RE2, but I know about the giant spiders... I DO NOT THINK I CAN HANDLE GIANT PHOTOREALISTIC SPIDERS. THE GAME WILL BE TOO GOOD
Didn't know they did the B Scenarios as well. Can't wait!
Other than earlier this gen, they were always here.
They were great last gen. Sure they had some fuck ups like RE6, DMC and Dark Void, but people seem to forget that they did a lot of good shit last gen.
Puzzles aren't really challenging. Simple yet solid, shouldn't be too much trouble.
Difficulty doesn't change puzzles, so decide what difficulty you want based on other things (ammo/health drops, how strong enemies are, whether you want regen health).
This is dude* trash.
Karak posted a really good review tho(as usual).
So what seems to be so bad about this whole this new thing surrounding Mr. X?
And any other noticeable flaws that have been acknowledged? Been reading some of the reviews and haven't seen much in terms of complaints or critiques aside from the occasional comment saying that pacing is bad at times.
And any other noticeable flaws that have been acknowledged? Been reading some of the reviews and haven't seen much in terms of complaints or critiques aside from the occasional comment saying that pacing is bad at times.
I take it some people don't like the anxiety of a constant threat. It seems well done here in any case.
I'd say from like 2011 to 2017 was pretty rough for them. RE7 was an improvement but they didn't really return to form in my eyes until MHW and now RE2 and DMC5.
I am only speaking for myself here when I say this but I don't think horror should automatically = jump scares and something constantly stalking you.
The original games were scary for the time and the main reason behind that was the atmosphere, the music and the pacing of the game.
I think it's understandable that some people dislike a mechanic which means they will have to be constantly focused on it rather than taking the atmosphere of the game as a whole.
I think it's ok for people to like/dislike this kind of mechanic, I also don't believe this kind of mechanic is needed to make a great horror game (although some people think it is and that's ok.)
Can't expect everybody to like it is what I am saying basically, I liked alien isolation because the entire basis around the alien movies is a thing stalking you that can get you at anytime.
That has never really been resident evil, sure it had elements of that with nemesis and Mr X but they were toned down and location based in those games and in terms of Mr X he was easily escapable bit enough of a threat and challenge that it didn't make it frustrating.
Where as, from what I have read, Mr X in the remake is a constant threat, he stalks you throughout pretty much the entire campaign and to me, that's a tedious mechanic and whilst it might be good the first time round, might produce some jump scares and look good on twitch or social media I don't value something like that as a fun game mechanic as it just becomes a situation where you are constantly running, which becomes boring very fast.
Like I said, not criticising people who like that kind of thing, that's fine, everyone of us have things we enjoy but for me and probably other people it will be a turn off.
As the saying goes though, each to their own.
Ok my bad on that then. That's a good thing then. I just wish they would have kept this stuff to a minimum. Have kept it like Resi 4. But it is what it is. I assume the feedback has been mostly positive about it in Resi 3,otherwise Capcom wouldn't have bothered.
Still waiting on DF analysis to know which version to buy (Xbox one X vs PS4 Pro) Any reviewers input on difference between those 2 versions ?
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I'm confused on how he's implemented. After a certain point it's just possible to see him in every level? I ask because Resident Evil games are pretty linear.
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Being a horror fan, some people seem to be allergic to the idea of having a stalker/chaser. It doesn't matter if it's well implanted, goes well with the design of the game, anything. If they hear there's a stalker/chaser, they act like it's the worst thing ever.
Personal experience with people and being a horror enthusiast recommending games to others talking here. Some people are so anti-being chased that it's like they close off all reason of how chasers can be done well and poorly. REmake 2's stalker seems to be well done, but just by hearing that there's anything like that in RE2, some are going to have an aneurysm.
For how he works, he stalks some areas. More in the second character you play as than the first person you play as, though.
Oh my! These scores!
Can it be Friday now? I can honestly say I've never been more excited for a game in my 25+ years of gaming.
Bravo Capcom.
Can it be Friday now? I can honestly say I've never been more excited for a game in my 25+ years of gaming.
Bravo Capcom.
A few reviews have mentioned that dodging him becomes more annoying than terrifying as the game progresses, such as by his getting in the way of puzzles.
The general complaints are almost entirely the same as those for the original game: too short, not enough variety in alternate scenarios, not a great story, too much shuffling back and forth for puzzles and items, a little incoherent in approach. In that respect it's a rather faithful remake.
Remake-specific complaints pertain to Mr. X, certain enemies being removed, the soundtrack being overly subdued, and the atmosphere not being as campy as the original.
Overall the reception is extremely positive, though. It sounds like anyone who loves the original and isn't mourning for fixed camera angles will love it.
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