Is it just me, or does Resident Evil 5 suck?

[Dirt Ball Gamer]

I really liked Res 4, but the 5th one is just boring.:daze:
I loved Res 1, 2, 3, and code Veronica, but the 5th one just feels like its missing something.

[TheEdge]

I didn't get the chance to pick it up yet but I heard its a bit off. I wish they would have went back to the original format.

[MrMatthews]

I definitely don't think it sucked, but it was disappointing. Aside from the graphics (RE5's visuals are fantastic) RE4 has it beat in every regard: control, atmosphere, fear/fun factor, and Leon is SO much cooler than Chris.

The only part I really liked was how much of a focus it brought back to the core Resident Evil storyline, in spite of how clunky it often was. It seemed to wrap the series up with a nice element of finality.

[Puffy2k316]

They tried to make it too much like a modern American shooter IMO

[FoxHound]

The game did not feel like a Resident Evil game at all. Only one part did in one of the facilities where there was lickers all caged up..waiting to bust out at the right moment.

[TheEdge]

I still got to pick it up though. Did the PC version of it come out yet?

[Mr Smith]

Not played it personally, but RE4 was always going to be a tough act to follow.

[InternalPrimate]

I definitely don't think it sucked, but it was disappointing. Aside from the graphics (RE5's visuals are fantastic) RE4 has it beat in every regard: control, atmosphere, fear/fun factor, and Leon is SO much cooler than Chris.

The only part I really liked was how much of a focus it brought back to the core Resident Evil storyline, in spite of how clunky it often was. It seemed to wrap the series up with a nice element of finality.

Exactly. That "something missing" was atmosphere. It's still a really good game, better than similar big-name releases like Metal Gear 4, but not nearly as classic as RE4. That's what happens when you have a second character by your side 90% of the time, and most of the game is set in daylight.

[Nunzio]

It's terrible! It's like they didn't think it through at all. I mean, the graphics are amazing, but the overall gameplay is so close ended. They're really going way too far into the videogame/movie hybrid.

I just can't get over how short it is either. Incredible, you spend money on a game and it doesn't last at all. I've been trying to beat Adventure Island for 20 years and I'm still working on it.

[MitsuruX]

I actually enjoyed it.. playing Co-op was something i was wanting in a RE game since RE2was released... had more fun with it then 4..but i have a very soft spot for the PS1 games...

[TheEdge]

It's terrible! It's like they didn't think it through at all. I mean, the graphics are amazing, but the overall gameplay is so close ended. They're really going way too far into the videogame/movie hybrid.

I just can't get over how short it is either. Incredible, you spend money on a game and it doesn't last at all. I've been trying to beat Adventure Island for 20 years and I'm still working on it.

I heard Batman:Arkham Asylum suffers from a short length as well which is very disappointing. Nothing worse then buying a game thats short on content.

[roguetrip]

I heard Batman:Arkham Asylum suffers from a short length as well which is very disappointing. Nothing worse then buying a game thats short on content.

Yes, but everyone seems to praise Batman:AA is a great play through atleast twice to get all items and giving atleast a rental status. I'm still waiting on the PC version so can't say personally. I've read some about RE5 and most say it ain't very good. I can say the benchmark of RE5 runs great on my PC though LOL. It not out on PC yet as well AFAIK.

This reminds me I need to beat RE3 to get the ending since I was at end Nemisis stage a long time ago but lost my savestate and never played it again. Also have RE4 to start on PS2. Too many games to play!

[MrMatthews]

I just can't get over how short it is either. Incredible, you spend money on a game and it doesn't last at all. I've been trying to beat Adventure Island for 20 years and I'm still working on it.


Just playing the devil's advocate here: has Adventure Island taken you that long to beat because it's literally a 20-year game or because of its difficulty? Try bumping RE5 up to it's highest difficulty setting and see how long it takes to play through it.

Out of curiousity, what does everyone think the "acceptable" amount of time a $60 game should take to play through these days? Some people would rather their games require a 30+ hour investment of time, while many others would rather the game last 5-10 hours and have a lower barrier of entry for future playthroughs.

[InternalPrimate]

I paid $30 for Klonoa, which is honestly a 3 hour game, but I'd gladly have paid $50 for it. It's all about quality. Some of the "lengthiest" games I've played had tacked on quests to prolong the game. Then again, games like Final Fantasy Tactics, in which the length of the game is determined by how dedicated YOU are, are fantastic.

[MrMatthews]

For me, I think 5-8 hours is a good length. A good, focused run that doesn't take more than a week to get through initially (providing that you only play for an hour or two an evening), while also encouraging replay.

RE4 is a perfect example of this.

[gamevet]

I definitely don't think it sucked, but it was disappointing. Aside from the graphics (RE5's visuals are fantastic) RE4 has it beat in every regard: control, atmosphere, fear/fun factor, and Leon is SO much cooler than Chris.



What was so different about the controls?

I like RE5. It may not have as much impact as RE4 did, but the gameplay feels very simular to the former title and the car chase scenes were pretty cool as well. I thought the length of the game was much better than that of RE4, because that game seemed to drag on too long.

[GriskaGyoran]

I say that the only place that they screwed up big time was the story. I mean you can clearly see that the remnants of a Sherry based story-line is there with that random white girl being dragged off who looks like it would be Sherry 10 years after RE2/3. So Im thinking that they got rid of a good story for a crappy one. Other than that RE-4 only had the edge with me was atmosphere, too much lab in RE5. Oh and Sheva is hot but not needed.

[gamegenie]

the only thing that sucks about it is the $59.99 price tag. I will get this game at $29.99 no more.

I think the graphics look amazing, I played the demo on the 360 and I thought it was great. I never played RE4, but I have played RE:Code Veronica X, RE2 for N64, and Resident Evil Director's Cut for the original PSX.

[Nunzio]

Just playing the devil's advocate here: has Adventure Island taken you that long to beat because it's literally a 20-year game or because of its difficulty? Try bumping RE5 up to it's highest difficulty setting and see how long it takes to play through it.

Out of curiousity, what does everyone think the "acceptable" amount of time a $60 game should take to play through these days? Some people would rather their games require a 30+ hour investment of time, while many others would rather the game last 5-10 hours and have a lower barrier of entry for future playthroughs.

Well, I think Adventure Island is quite difficult but also a long game so it is in the middle of the road. Probably not the best example.

I haven't played through on Professional mode yet so I can't really say, but if you get to keep your upgrades then I don't think it would be that much worse.

But I don't play online, so I have no idea if the co-op makes it all worthwhile. Overall I was disappointed though, even with Mercenaries mode.

[gamevet]

I say that the only place that they screwed up big time was the story. I mean you can clearly see that the remnants of a Sherry based story-line is there with that random white girl being dragged off who looks like it would be Sherry 10 years after RE2/3. So Im thinking that they got rid of a good story for a crappy one. Other than that RE-4 only had the edge with me was atmosphere, too much lab in RE5. Oh and Sheva is hot but not needed.

It sounds like you didn't finish the game. Sherry does have a role in this game, but it's limited. I won't go into details on why you see her.

[NeoVamp]

Personally Resident Evil stopped being fun for me when they switched from zombies to Angry people.

Because thats what drew me to RE in the first place, you're human and thus vulnerable,
and there's a mansion/city full of zombies who want to eat you.

It actually felt scary, RE4 and 5 moved from scary to action, and no matter how creepy the situation is,
its just not scary because you're on that pumped up action feeling.

[acdc]

you just found out
damn the sucks it s fun but most of the levls drags to long like with the boat or the riding man what a afwul game gimme part 4 that was the best or a new one with a compleet new castle like part 1 but it plays like 4 and 5
and what is it wit that buddy sytem she doesn t do jack shit besides standing in my way

[Dirt Ball Gamer]

All I can say is that when zombies can ride motorcycles like its mission impossible 2 or some shit I have a hard time taking the game seriously. I'm not completely against the notion that a zombie could perhaps shamble up to a motorcycle, maybe sit down on it, and accidentally start it. That is fine, but it should immediately be followed by the zombie losing control and crashing head first into a tree or something. The slime boss you have to fry is pretty lame as well. Also I got really tired of smashing boxes open with my knife. Somehow it did not feel as repetitive in RE4, but in 5 its like every three seconds there is a box to cut open. I was a little disappointed the arms dealer guy who helped you out in RE4 didn't make it back. He should become a staple character in every game. Just some mysterious guy with an accent. "What are You Buying?!" I always shoot him after the deal is done but mysteriously I can't take my money back! What gives? That guy rocks. He always reappears and I'm like didn't I already kill you? I think there must be a legion of clones out there.

[Why-Disciple]

It sounds like you didn't finish the game. Sherry does have a role in this game, but it's limited. I won't go into details on why you see her.

Where was Sherry at all? That was just a false rumor as I recall.

[GriskaGyoran]

Yeah, I beat the game and there was no Sherry. In fact I was looking for Sherry, I wanted to see what the Birkin girl looked like after she 'developed'. But to my dismay, no Sherry, only a really wierd looking Jill.