Resident Evil

[Terracosmo]

Because it is one of the best series of games ever I have decided that we need a topic about the games

So share your views on 'em here... favorite characters... weapons... moments... whatever.
Oh and if you spoil Resident Evil 4 I will fucking kill you (I'm only at chapter 3-3 as of now). [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

Well as for me I've loved these games since back during the RE2 days, I remember how my mate bought it cheaply from another mate and we played it to death, man, it was really scary back then. Leon was my instant favorite character and he has remained that way, I still feel like he's the most interesting one of all in RE (the second being Wesker). I never owned a Playstation but when I got my hands on the Dreamcast I bought the RE3 port and Code Veronica, first I beat CV (AWESOME GAME, 95% because of Alfred Ashford of course) & later on RE3, many people think that #3 sucks and I can see why, but I still found it awesome because it was so much more action packed than #2 was. Then I got a Gamecube and got the RE1 remake, about time since I never actually played #1. Man, what an awesome game. I don't remember her name now but that shackled monster thingy, SHIT, I was so scared of her all the time. Gorgeous graphics and stuff too.

And so I bought RE4 today and I'm playing it like a madman, this has the potential of becoming my favorite RE. Leon is the main which is good, but it's such a fucking nice game, it feels like RE meets Devil May Cry with all the new action elements. <3 <3 <3

The only RE game which I didn't bother to play through is Zero, partly because Rebecca is a lesbo and partly because I didn't like the partner system. They should have made it 2player!!!

Anyway, my favorite REs in order:

RE4 (probably) > RE2 > RE:CV > RE1 (remake) > RE3 > RE0

And my favorite characters:

( Alfred Ashford >>>>>> ) Leon > Wesker > the rest... no but seriously, so hard to choose, they are all so memorable

Well, great games anyhow. Next!

[XanBcoo]

I had my first experience with RE when I bought the revamped Gamecube version a few years ago. Great game. Scary as shit and just as fun. The graphics made me cry - so beautiful (at that time; and still are).

RE 4 is even more awesome (from what I've seen of it). I've played it at a friend's house. There were about 5 of us and one of us was playing the survivor mode thing. I've only ever had as much fun playing Halo w/friends. The whole setup of the game is great. I also love how you can do the little retailation move things to kick the crazy mexicans off you. It's fun to see all the hidden character's versions as well (Wesker's is the best).

That's what inspired us to make the live-action Resident Evil parody we're working on now. We haven't gotten very far, but I rule as the main character [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]

[Nai]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
( Alfred Ashford >>>>>> ) Leon > Wesker > the rest... no but seriously, so hard to choose, they are all so memorable

I thought I was the only person who loved that cross-dressing psycho. He and Alexia were both awesome as hell.

"There was a friendly but naive King who wed a very nasty Queen. The King was loved but the Queen was feared. Till one die strolling in his court an arrow pierced the kind Kings heart, he lost his life and his lady love..."

Anyway, as for my favorites, RE4 would be first without a doubt. The gameplay is simply flawless. Yes, flawless. I enjoyed every moment of the game, and it's without a doubt one of the best games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. After that Code Veronica would come as I absolutely loved the story. And after that.. well, after that I'm not really all that concerned. I will however say that Resident Evil 0 is one of the worst fucking games ever created. Marcus "evil laugh" towards the end made me cringe.

As for my favorite weapon, it would be the Killer 7 in RE4 without a doubt. It was hot enough on Kadea, but on Leon it simply made me go "holy fuck"!

[basey44]

i dunno about res evil, i played one of them once and had a bad experiance with it, like the controls and stuff was sluggish and my damn team mates kept doing stupid shit and getting infected or something. i dont mind the camera and stuff but the way the character moves was painful enough for me to turn it off, especially after i got stuck in a house or shop or watever that you start in and couldnt figure out how to get out

edit: i just wanna ask seeing as ive only played one of them, and i know its basically a scarey as shit puzzle game, would my bad experiance be attributed to this one game, or are all of them similar in the way you move.

[Nai]

Resident Evil 4 is completely different in that regard. The controls are flawless and you play in an over-the-shoulder perspective. It's slick, quick and precise.

It's really a whole other experience. Nothing short of a revolution. So yeah, anyone who has not played Resident Evil 4 need to get the game. Especially if you disliked the earlier ones due to the locked camera and sluggish controls.

[el_boss]

RE 2 is easilly one of the best games ever made. I have lost count over how many times i have played it trough, but 20 per character should be about right, I have even attained the S-rank. I played first when it came out, I was like 12 or something and I almost shit myself. I love the part in the beginning were you have to dodge all the zombies without killing them so you can get the special key and get the new outfits. Favourite weapon is by far the Magnum and later when you get the Super Magnum it kicks almost too much ass.

I haven't played the other RE games so much, only played trough 1 and 3 once each. But I sure will pick 4 and when it is released for PS2 in november.

One game that scared me even more than RE is Silent Hill. The first game for PS1 is still fun to play, even tough the grafics are awful, since it was an early full 3D games were RE had prerendered 2D backgrounds. SH 2 is one of the best games ever made IMO. The plot, atmosphere, surroundings and enemies are all fucked up. SH 3 is also worth checking out but mostly for its awesome graphics and effects. I haven't played SH 4 tough since it seems to suck, but I might when I find it in the discount box somewhere.

[Terracosmo]

I only played SH1 in that series, but it was a wonderful game, extremely scary in that psychological way.

And....... Lisa [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

[Shuurai]

My first experience was Resident Evil 2 on the original playstation. I got it as a present from my sister and instantly fell in love with the style of it. At the moment im playing Resident Evil Outbreak File 2 which played offline is utter crap however online is so much fun, Just imagine playing Resident Evil 2 with 3 others how fucking cool is that?, As for Resident Evil 4 im not sure whether to get it for game cube or wait for the ps2 release, Anyone?

[Terracosmo]

I hear the PS2 release has problems handling multiple enemies. That might be fixed for the release though...

I'm in chapter 4-4 in RE4 now, damn, game just gets better. I love how it's divided into chapters so you don't have to run across the whole damn map to find some stupid key like in the older REs [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

[el_boss]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
I hear the PS2 release has problems handling multiple enemies. That might be fixed for the release though...

I'm in chapter 4-4 in RE4 now, damn, game just gets better. I love how it's divided into chapters so you don't have to run across the whole damn map to find some stupid key like in the older REs [img][/img]

In the review in Super Play (swedish videogame magazine) they only mentioned that the textures were toned down a little, except that it was a perfect port. It recieved the grade 9 out of 10 if anyone wants to know.

[Shuurai]

I'm definitely going to get it i just cant decide on PS2 or GC. I also liked the look of that chainsaw you can get for it that would be fun.

[Nai]

Personally, I would easily pick the GC version if I had the choice. Better control ( ... in my opinion. The wavebird is frickin' heavenly ) and better graphics. The PS2 version does however has some added weapons and costumes. You will also be able to play a more lengthy adventure with Ada Wong.

[el_boss]

I personally like the PS2 controller more, and I also have a wireless and I agree that that's among the best things that's ever happned to gaming. I think also for some reason the ps2 version is cheaper, from what I have seen in various online stores anyway.

[basey44]

so theres no RE on xbox?... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]

[el_boss]

Originally posted by: basey44
so theres no RE on xbox?... [img][/img]

Resident Evil 5 will be released on XBOX 360. That's the only thing I have found.

[Terracosmo]

You're swedish el_boss? Cool

Well if Super Play says so then it's probably good... haven't read that magazine for several years now but it's a good one.

Edit: I just beat RE4. Fuck that was one awesome game, I almost never left the GC while playing it. It took almost exactly 20 hours. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Taking a break now, but I'll return to finish Assignment Ada and get all the Mercenaries characters later. Hunk is the coolest agent evaaaar.

Now I need to buy the RE1 remake because I have a sudden urge of playing that one.

[LobsterMagnet]

Finally peope who appreciate RE Code Veronica best RE game ever (Well excluding RE 4). I've played and beaten RE 4 (I'm thinking about playing again on the hard mode just because it's so much fun) my only problem with it is how they completly ditched the previous storyline and created a new one from scratch. Game play was flawless but one that one thing did still bug me a bit. Still RE games kick ass. Wesker kicks ass and the Asherford twins are some of the most wonderfully fucked up video game characters ever created. God it feels so good to finally find people who understand that.

[Paulyboy]

Sweet, hey guys, the Resident Evil 4, for the ps2 is coming out tomorrow! New weapons, cutscenes, and a new playable character. Since last year I wanted to play the game, but I didnt have a gamecube, but now the time has come! (too lazy to buy gamecube!)

[basey44]

cruel creul resident evil, why wont you come out on xbox

[Strider]

In terms of preferrence and favortism for the Resident Evil Series, I'd go:

01. Resident Evil 4 _
This game is easily the best one I've played. As others mentioned, it's flawless. I am a horrible gamer, though. I had this game since sometime late last year I believe it was, and I just began playing it last week as I noticed that this same game was coming out for PS2 today. I have been totally encompassed and enraptured by the gameplay, visuals and story. It's fantastic. I work, and work some more .. so, I haven't been able to dedicate more than an hour or two to it on a daily basis, but I'm at Chapter 4-2 and loving it!

For those wondering what system to get it for, pick it up on GameCube. The PS2 will not be as visually perfect, and this is said by the creators themselves. They admit to it lacking to the GC version. However, they are proud of the way it turned out and how close they managed to get it to match the GC version, by pushing the PS2 to its limits. Although, as compensation, the PS2 version will house a couple of special new weapons, costumes and approximately six to eight more hours of playing content in Assignment Ada. That's fucking huge!

02. Resident Evil 2 _
The first one I had ever played, and this game had me petrified. I picked it up a week after it came out with some money I think I won from C-Lo. I was in High School, and in the ninth or tenth grade. Me and two friends decided to play it that night, and it was pure comedy how terrified we were. I'll never forget that initial cut scene when the Licker's slithering closer along the ceiling. Man! This game rocked hard.

03. Resident Evil _
I played this after most of the others one, but I liked it a lot. I need to play it again, as I never even finished it. The controls were sluggish feeling, but that was obviously due to the time it came out in comparison to when I was playing it.

04. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis _
A lot of people didn't like this one, but I loved it for Nemesis alone. He was one badass enemy. The fact that he was fast as shit was also scary as hell.

.. I never played Code Veronica for more than ten minutes. But, judging from the comments here, I may dust off the Dreamcast and get to it once I beat Resident Evil 4.

In regards to the scariest game ever, though .. Resident Evil doesn't hold that title. This entire series holds nothing, NOTHING to Fatal Frame.