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16 October 2009
Resident Evil 5 review - from an old school standpoint
First let me say that I've played Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3, but none of the others. I thought the first 3 were absolutely fantastic games, so for the most part I am comparing RE 5 to RE 1-3.
Pros (list):
fantastic graphics
game interface
simple, effective, and fun co-op mode
interactive cut scenes
Cons (list):
very linear
very few puzzles
not nearly as "spooky" or "scary" as the originals
Pros (detailed):
The graphics are great. Everything looks beautiful, and there's a ton of detail but not so much that it takes away from the game or slows down load times. This is my first time experiencing the new game interface (3rd person, over the shoulder), and so far I like it. It makes it difficult/impossible to know what is behind you which makes the game more realistic and adds a nice element to the combat system because it is fairly easy for enemies to creep up on you from behind. I'm also a big fan of being able to play with friends, so the split-screen co-op is a huge bonus for me. I can play with a friend on the same HDTV and it is still very easy to see our respective screens and play the game. The interactive cut scenes (occasionally you have to hit a button in order to perform some sort of action in one of the cut scenes) caught me off guard at first, but I like the addition because it makes you feel like you're still playing the game even though it is during a video. Just stay on your toes because if you're not paying attention, you die and have to redo the whole thing.
Cons (detailed):
My favorite things about the first 3 RE games were the amount of freedom you have to wander around, the multitude of puzzles that are presented (with many of them being difficult to solve), and the atmosphere that the game creators achieved. Even when I knew exactly what was going to happen (dogs jumping through a window for example), it still made me jump, and numerous times throughout each game I found myself shaking with anticipation and "fear" of what was going to happen next.
Resident Evil 5 has none of these features. The game is very linear. You go from one room to the next, kill who or whatever is there and move on. So far, the only "puzzles" have been finding the best way to kill each boss. Also, I have yet to be scared or even jump in my seat. I'm only about 1/2 way through the game, but I don't expect any of these to change from now until the game's end.
Summary:
Overall, a very good 3rd person action/shooter... somewhat similar to Gears of War in the style and feel of the game. But, for me, it lacks the freedom, puzzles, and other intricacies that make a game truly great. Definitely worth it if you're looking for a quick, action packed, 3rd person shooter type game. If you're looking for something like Resident Evil 1, 2, or 3, then you will be disappointed.