Never been fan of first person prespecitve. If it weren't for my son I wouldn't buy RE7 at all, at least in the begining
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Would you rather Resident Evil 8 play like RE7 or RE2R?
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Never been fan of first person prespecitve. If it weren't for my son I wouldn't buy RE7 at all, at least in the begining
I'd be happy with either, but i'd rather it expand on the RE7 formula. I feel like there is a lot of potential there that some refinement could really bring out.
You'd probably quite enjoy RE4.
I disagree. A character animating and reacting to what's happening on screen, alongside audio responses, in third person is different than in first person, and you don't get the same impact.
Further, your talking absolutely abstract for whatever reason when my examples were concrete and actually how they were implemented in the game. Ethan feels largely like a non-character. The combat and bosses in RE7 are janky. This is not coming from some dislike of FPS games, but rather what I want the next RR game to be based off two recent entries and how they play.
I like the guard mechanic a lot, it's a nice bit of arcadey gameplay that is integrated well aesthetically. It's a risk/reward mechanic because in order to block, Ethan's arms block the screen and you slow down so your mobility and POV are severely hindered, and there's an element of timing as well since a well timed block soaks up more damage than just holding it down and eating attacks. I found it to be a clever and simple way to add a little depth to the combat, and one that works uniquely due to the first person view.
I want another game in the style of both, I don't care which way they do re8 as long as we get a re:spinoff that has the other.
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It's just how Ethan is written. It's not like Ethan was the only playable character in RE7. I can't see how Joe Baker was a non-character. Nor Chris Redfield.
I can't really agree there considering RE7 has IMO the best bosses the series has ever seen. And the combat is excellent. Again, possibly the best the series has seen mechanically.
Here's the thing. We know how RE2 Remake plays in first person. It's not like we have to sit around and imagine how it might be. We have a mod that implements an increasingly polished first person mode. For all practical purposes, RE2 Remake is a game which allows you to swap between first and third person. I'd argue it's a vastly superior game in first person in terms of horror and atmosphere.
You know, if Capcom implemented first and third person modes in their games off the bat, this debate basically wouldn't exist. It's not like first person modes are some massive amount of work. Converting an FPS game to TPS is extremely problematic. (You have issues with third person navigation in cramped spaces, issues with aiming, room size, etc.) Converting a TPS game to FPS is in some cases trivial. It's a win-win, basically.
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It has sold really really well and got critical acclaim so I'm not sure under what metric it failed.
I completely enjoyed RE7 and thought it was one of the better games in a year filled with incredible games. That being said, I want the next RE game to play like RE2 Remake. RE2 Remake is incredible and one of the best games Capcom has put out in years.
I mean trying to block a Chainsaw with your arms might not mean a killing blow but it will definitely hurt as much. I think my issue relays to having to rely on it because despite the first person view, Ethan is as slow as a snail crossing the desert, which I hated it. I found it tough to dodge enemies unlike in the other titles. Same as Revelations, where the dodge mechanic is key but it is ridiculously hard to use.
You don't have to rely on it at all outside madhouse difficulty. You can literally ignore the mechanic the entire game and get though the game without issue.
I made it through the game without using it all the time, sure, but there were boss fights with Jack where I couldn't dodge his attacks and it felt like the game wanted me to rely on it.
RE7 should just fuck off and be a new IP.
''House of Nightmare'' or some other shit like that.
That way we didn't have to choose, RE fans gets true Resident Evil experience like RE2 Remake while RE7 fans get the kind of VR experience they want.
''House of Nightmare'' or some other shit like that.
That way we didn't have to choose, RE fans gets true Resident Evil experience like RE2 Remake while RE7 fans get the kind of VR experience they want.
Wait so RE7 wasn't a true RE experience?
Man some RE's fan's hatred of RE7 makes me hope both RE8 and RE9 follow it to the letter.
I'm ok with it being like 7 since 3 is also in development and more than likely will play as RE2R, going on different directions would help keep things fresh.
Yes we are and we won't stop giving this feedback to Capcom, ever.
If RE8 ends up being third person, you are welcome.
If you're the one I have to blame for Capcom ditching first person, so be it.
But regardless, Resident Evil is a lot of things. True Resident Evil isn't a thing. The series has evolved and changed a lot. Fixed camera, OTS, FP. It's all Resident Evil.
I didn't say they need to stop making first person survival horror, I'm just saying it's better off becoming a different IP.
Would you really be that upset if the ''first person RE8'' turns out to be something like ''House of Nightmare'' ?
Pretty sure RE8 will be FP game. They won't ditch it after one very succesfull game and I'm glad. RE7 is such a gem I want them to get another shot at it. REmakes can stay TP.
But why? RE7 was just as much Resident Evil as RE2 was. In fact you can even see in RE2R how RE7 influenced it.
I remember this exact reasoning being argued over a decade ago for RE4.
I love RE4 but if RE4 wasn't called RE4 I'd still be fine with it.
It's not like we get 10 other RE games like RE4 afterwards anyway.
Also RE7 wasn't THAT good like RE4 to be accepted by 90% of the RE fans, don't believe me? Check the poll above.
RE2 please. Big reason I still haven't bought RE7 is I just don't like first person games most of the time.
Remake Style for every future Game.
The Games itself are better when done in that way/designed around it and at least on PC you can see that with a FPS Mod REmake2 shits on RE7 even though not designed for it.
Make a 2nd Team that continues with FPS VR supported Spinoffs
The Games itself are better when done in that way/designed around it and at least on PC you can see that with a FPS Mod REmake2 shits on RE7 even though not designed for it.
Make a 2nd Team that continues with FPS VR supported Spinoffs
I mean if the feedback makes an RE game I actually want to play again then yeah I hope they get that feedback.
I mean, this is more of a question whether the player prefers First person perspective or Third person. Played both recently. I like seeing the characters in the scenarios and reacting rather than being the character itself in particular with Horror games. Actions seems more interesting that way rather than the narrow perspective of what you see happening.
Tough choice, I loved both RE7 and RE2R but I'm leaning towards wanting RE8 to be like RE2R
Either way, I'm just looking forward to RE8
Either way, I'm just looking forward to RE8
This so much, why can't we have both.
RE7 fans will disagree though, they want everyone else to accept the first person experience and the 3rd person RE fans should just deal with it.
RE2 Remake is the best Resident Evil experience since REmake and RE4, but apparently RE7 fans disagree.