Tempy wrote:

It's a far smarter game if you can get past the wonkiness of he controls, which is where 7 easily usurps it as it has the small enemy counts of the original with the claustrophobic combat of 4. It just takes a real dive after you open the door, and despite some good parts, it never gets back to those highs. I understand the need to move away from the Mansion set up, but they don't make great use of the area you're in, wheras the original treats its setting as a giant puzzle in and of itself. I also think the section after the pounding music is a total let down, they should have kept that shot going on, it feel anaemic walking through it when it's quiet. Also those mould cunts are boring as fuck until the penultimate level.

Yeah I can understand your complaints and it was my reaction on first seeing them, as you saw up above, but I felt the story and plot, despite being nonsense, kept it going at a fair old whack. I'd need to revisit the first to refresh my memory as its 20 years ago since I played it, but I can't handle those controls now.

Plus as Syph says, them videotapes. The 'puzzle' one had me stumped for a good half an hour.

Ship is shit.

It was probably the visual monotony that got to me most, especially after the house, which was monotonously grimy but always interesting to explore, with some neat rooms and clever shortcuts.

That said, the wee caravan in the garden was probably my favourite bit so maybe I'm too hippy for this game.

I'm also playing through RE0 atm on pc.
First play through and mixed feelings about it. Graphically a decent Remake but gameplay wise environments feel cramped. Perhaps it's due to the dual character setup, perhaps it's due to the item drop management sans magic chest; environments just feel smaller and cramped compared to other Resident Evils.
Gameplay is classic Biohazard with added fiddly item micro management. It may be more realistic dropping items at will but it kills the pace of the game. Wading through menu's sifting through items is just tedious. You get used to it but it but it drags the pace of the game needlessly down.

In short, good game with shitty item micromanagement. Still worth a playthrough if you enjoy old skool RE.

Oh, and the bat is a cheap mofo boss. Game is stingy on herbs too.

I always liked RE:3 but it is one of the weaker entries, and I'm not sure I could play through it as it would be incredibly dated.

CV will be better but upon replaying it myself not so long ago it felt so very slow, but still a good entry.

7 is more than worth its money, in my opinion. I'd gone through it 3 times within days as I didn't wanna put it down.

They're all good but I'd go 7-CV-3, but to be honest they'll all be a good playthrough dude.

Cool, cheers guys.

Will probably leave 3 and hope for a remake tbh.

What's everyone's fav entry btw?

I think mine is 2 followed by 4, 5, REmake, 0, R2, R then 6.

I've enjoyed them all, a solid series for me.

2, Remake, 3, CV, 0.

The rest I don't like.

4,2,Remake,7,5,6,3,0,CV,Revelations and then a million miles back Revelations 2. Despised that, enjoyed the rest.

retroking1981 wrote:

If we're anything to go by, it's no surprise Capcom have decided to remake 2.

It's the best of the old style to be fair. Very clever design.

If you enjoyed 2 give 3 a chance as they are very similar. Some ammo crafting is introduced as well as a last second dodge. Nemesis is the Mr.X of the game chasing you relentlessly. Not really new but it keeps you on your toes. 3 also sees the debut of the mercenaries sub game.

Code Veronica was memorable for the jump to rt gfx and the Leo Dicaprio cameo appearance. Also introduced Super Wesker to the lore as well as the all new CV virus. Biohazard always had an obsession with mutated beasts, CV is no exception.

CV has probably aged better than 3 so go with that one. If you're a fan you should play both at least once though.

retroking1981 wrote:

Play 6 and that'll change

Damnit I forgot 6!!

Added to the list! I like 5 and 6 as awesome fun co-op games, totally different style but there's great fun to be had going through with a mate!

hunk wrote:

If you enjoyed 2 give 3 a chance as they are very similar. Some ammo crafting is introduced as well as a last second dodge. Nemesis is the Mr.X of the game chasing you relentlessly. Not really new but it keeps you on your toes. 3 also sees the debut of the mercenaries sub game.

Code Veronica was memorable for the jump to rt gfx and the Leo Dicaprio cameo appearance. Also introduced Super Wesker to the lore as well as the all new CV virus. Biohazard always had an obsession with mutated beasts, CV is no exception.

CV has probably aged better than 3 so go with that one. If you're a fan you should play both at least once though.

Thanks for all that, you've definitely made 3 sound more appealing although I think I'm at the stage of holding out for a remake tbh.

I'll do CV next as I just picked it up on PS4, will give it a few months though, I don't want to burn myself out on RE.

retroking1981 wrote:

Verecocha wrote:

retroking1981 wrote:

Play 6 and that'll change

Damnit I forgot 6!!

Added to the list! I like 5 and 6 as awesome fun co-op games, totally different style but there's great fun to be had going through with a mate!

Agreed, that's why 5 ranks so high for me, I've never even played it in single player.

What did you dislike about Revelations 2 so much? Don't get me wrong, it is at the low end but the co-op added to it just like 5 & 6.

It just didn't seem to have any kind of personality, neither crazy stupid actiony like 5 or 6 or even creepy soap opera interesting like the others. The visual style didn't feel Resi and I just felt like it was a really poor imitation of the series. But if I'm honest I could give it more of a chance as I only got a couple of hours in and just really wasn't enjoying it.

Played through the free 'Not a Hero' DLC episode on RE7.

More action-oriented than most of the main game, because Chris Redfield obvs, but there are some good sequences in there and it ties up one of the major loose ends. Decent size too, just over 2 hours.

Worth a go if you've still got the game hanging around.

Assume that includes the paid DLC too?

I'm playing through the main game again now too. I have some minor issues with it, but it's really well done overall.