Thanks a lot! I hope they do not discard the VR implementation for PS5
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Resident Evil Village announced (2021, PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X/PC)
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Thought there were a lot of low level assets in the graphics, everywhere. Just look at the gun for instance, probably a 360p texture. Could be that it's just pre-alpha, but their usage of shaky first vision cam had me thinking. This game looks exactly like what VR games look like. Could it be a VR-first title?
edit: welp I had this open on the last page for a long time apparently, and missed the newer posts.
edit: welp I had this open on the last page for a long time apparently, and missed the newer posts.
I started and beat Resident Evil 7 over the weekend for the first time, and due to the lack of a better thread ima ask this here. Was it supposed to be a Resident Evil? I am by no means knowledgable of any deep RE lore, but I never felt like it had any RE connections till the end when Chris shows up. So I am kind of under the impression that this was meant to be a very different game, that was converted to RE at the end.
Yes, RE7 was always meant to be Resident Evil. There is actually plenty of references you can find around the Baker mansion to other stuff in the series. But it was always meant to be a step back from the craziness of RE6 which basically had everything and the toilet sink thrown into it.
The biggest link to the series at large was the return to the classic RE structure of item management and key finding. For fans of the old games (like myself) RE7 is closer to a "true" RE game than action games like 6.
You could say the same about RE4. Capcom is not afraid on shaking up the formula and do soft-reboots with the franchise.
I think Resident Evil 7 was somewhat of a soft reboot in terms of plot for the series (none of the crazy shit seen in 5 or 6, very much more standalone, you don't need prior knowledge of the series), but the gameplay was brought much closer towards the original games (1, 2, 3) as opposed to the more action-focused gameplay of later entries - just in first person.
I wonder if the game will be somewhat openworld-ish given the focus on exploration. My guess that the village is so huge that load times on current gen systems cannot keep up with loading parts of the area without loading screens so they had to make the game next-gen only.
I hope the castle area is more like RE1/RE7 mansion with the puzzle solving, backtracking, and exploration.
Also is it safe to assume that RE4make is next-gen only? Given how they are willing to go next-gen only with RE8, I'm guessing RE4 will get the same treatment given full development started this year if the rumors are true. Give me an expanded village area please
I hope the castle area is more like RE1/RE7 mansion with the puzzle solving, backtracking, and exploration.
Also is it safe to assume that RE4make is next-gen only? Given how they are willing to go next-gen only with RE8, I'm guessing RE4 will get the same treatment given full development started this year if the rumors are true. Give me an expanded village area please
Resident Evil 4 will be next-gen only, I feel that's okay to say at this point as it's pretty obvious.
It didn't actually start development this year, actually RE4 Remake started development something like two years ago now. Still got more time needed in the oven though as it's a bigger project. Before you ask, yes the Resident Evil development pipeline is surprisingly efficient right now, I know many are questioning how they're spitting these RE games out at this rate.
Thanks for clearing that up. Was worried that RE4 will be held back by current gen systems but the RE8 reveal got me optimistic that it'll be next gen only.
So they started development in 2018? If the rumors about the game releasing in 2022 is true then the game will undergo 4 years of dev time. Hopefully the devs take their time with it because RE4 is my personal GOAT and a proper high-quality remake is one of my most wanted things in gaming
Yeah, my ideal for this game would be that the village sections are a mix of open, explorable "hub" areas and combat zones with more linear sections stringing them together, and then the castle is 100% classic RE design (hopefully more on the level of complexity of REmake 1 & 2 than 7's Baker house).
How many RE teams is there? I mean if they've worked on RE4 for 2 years and this game at least as long, doesn't that mean that they've worked on 4 RE games simultaneously?
2022 is if everything goes well, I personally think it may end up in 2023 with Corona slowing development for a while, them taking more time on RE8, and probably making sure it'll satisfy people after some mixed response from fans on RE3 REmake. I think those three factors are going to end up with RE4 taking a bit more time, but we shall see.
At this very second even I don't know since I know they've been doing more hires and expanding even this last year. Several though, not all of them are working on RE (one is dedicated to Itsuno's current project for example), but they have quite a pipeline going. It can be larger if you include things like Resistance, which aren't made in-house (mostly) but are part of the current pipeline they have going.
And RE8 has been in dev longer than RE4 has. At this very second it's been in dev for about 3 and a half years.
Probably the craziest period for everyone was 2017, where RE7 Gold Edition (DLC stuff), RE2, RE3, RE8 & DMC5 were all in development at the same time (and the pipeline had a total staff size smaller than it is now).
Nice to see dusk back!
All the info we are getting is cool but I need to see this in action, hopefully August we see the combat on display.
All the info we are getting is cool but I need to see this in action, hopefully August we see the combat on display.
Hey guys, don't know where else to post this, but with the recent PSN sale, I'm thinking of getting RE7 (Dusk Golem's tweet didn't help too lol), although I am kind of cautious because I normally don't like FPS but loved the classic Resident Evil titles. I was considering getting RE3 Remake but the reviews I read is making me cautious.
Plus, RE7 is $10 vs $39 for RE3 Remake. I do have to spend a little bit more on PSN Credits though.
Plus, RE7 is $10 vs $39 for RE3 Remake. I do have to spend a little bit more on PSN Credits though.
Anyone else hope that the final section of the game retains the same level design as the rest of the game? Like the reason people love the RPD, Baker Mansion, Streets of Raccoon City is that they allow for proper exploration. By going for hyper linear in the final stages just makes it feel like a different game.
Ideally, I feel like you should be able to massively explore up until the very end of the game.
Ideally, I feel like you should be able to massively explore up until the very end of the game.
Both games are short, it's just that RE3 is aggressively linear whereas 7 allows for some classic RE exploration (even if it's not as complex as I'd like). RE7 took me around 8-9 hours my first playthrough taking my time, RE3 took me about 6 hours my first go. Replays are encouraged in both games but you'd probably get more bang for your buck with 7 for the moment.
Despite being fps and all that, RE7 felt like such a modern take on classic RE in many ways that RE4-6 didn't. I can really recommend it! I was hesitant before playing but now it's one of my favorites in the franchise.
RE3 is fine, but at those prices I think you can afford to give RE7 a chance!
Yeah RE7 is as good as RE2 remake, definitely one of the series' best titles. Glad they're building upon what RE7 started with RE8.
this game will be bananas in VR (as was RE7)
Let me guess, the footage when Ethan meet the old man and tried to shoot him is from old build, because it look rough.
I hope they shake up the formula in this game. In other RE games (classic and remakes) the last part of these games always was shortest and not very meaty like the first and mid parts of the games. I wish RE8 tje castle is at least half of the game.
Also I would like to see one horror theme across the game. RE7 had like 4 themes
Well i will only play it if it has VR support anyway, No way am i going back to panel RE after experiencing RE7 in VR.
Next gen only is awesome news though.
Next gen only is awesome news though.
If this is the last game for Chris... Jill and Claire need to be in it. Also... Wtf is with Capcom and their incredibly insatiable need to have Chris in damn near all the games?
Thanks for the comments, guys! RE7 is downloading on my PS4 now and I should be able to play it in 10 minutes or so, can't wait!
To be honest, when I saw it had become an FPS, my first reaction was "Cool, but not Day 1" though I was eventually going to get it down the line. I guess with the lockdown still in place in my city, plus the fact that RE8 is building on RE7, it's the perfect time to pick it up.
Man, I don't have VR, but this would have been amazing in it.
The future or Resident Evil series is looking HOT. I probably won't be able to play it as it looks a bit too scary but I am excited about it and RE4
Some new info from Famitsu, sounds like we'll get more info next month. Also confirms this takes place in Europe, though that was pretty obvious
https://twitter.com/bk2128/status/1278228777659592704?s=21
https://twitter.com/bk2128/status/1278228777659592704?s=21
I'm almost afraid to look into this thread because I've only played Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 7 and haven't played the other games in the series so I'm almost afraid that I'll just get spoiled on the story.
Anyway, I'm hearing that this game might be more mystical or "magical," that it'll use more supernatural elements. Is that true or just speculation?
Anyway, I'm hearing that this game might be more mystical or "magical," that it'll use more supernatural elements. Is that true or just speculation?
This is a direct sequel to 7, so if you played that, it's all you need to know
Some of the early leaks said there would be more mystical type of stuff but as always, it'll be tied into biohazard type shenanigans in the end
Ah, that's a pity as I'm a sucker for supernatural fiction, but regardless, I'll get the game either way as it looks fantastic.
Is there genuinely more love for this style of Resi than the over the shoulder Resi games? I just cant get into Resi 7... I don't understand the draw of them.
Judging by the graphical differences in different shots of the trailer, they're giving the game a massive facelift, I wouldn't be surprised to see it slip a little further into 2021.
For many RE7 fans it's not about "more love", but loved equally. And it's amazing that this series can evolve in so many ways whilst still sharing core values.
As for the draw - the draw is survival horror - of exploring the unknown, discovering puzzles, finding weapons, fighting enemies, conserving resources, optimising tactics and routes - is universal across different perspectives. That's what I'm in for.
[EDIT] What do you think is lost from actual RE's survival horror gameplay when playing in first person?
Yeah, August info was confirmed by Fabiano and Kanda soon after the trailer was released and it's been up on the site for a while. They're going with a "tentative 2021" makes me believe this might be a late 2021 game. Would love them to release it within the fiscal year.
I assume they mean the choice of curing Mia or Zoe which is weird given End of Zoe already confirmed that choosing Mia was the canon choice? lol
They are probably assuming some people didn't play the DLC maybe
I love it just as much as RE2R and RE3R style. I think 7 was the best since 4.