Dead Space has more horror elements than RE5 (and more survival elements too, although they skimped on that massively), but neither one looks better than the other at this point. Dead Space seems to nail the atmosphere perfectly, giving off that Event Horizon vibe, while RE5 just seems to be hitting the same notes RE4 hit 4 years ago. We'll have to see when RE5 is released.
Dead Space's gameplay was a complete rip off of Res4. Yet it was still worse. It's weapon systems was awful, and the upgrades were even worse. There was absolutely nothing unique about that game. They took the gamaplay from Res4, and the story from Alien and The Thing. The demo of Res 5 alone showed off the superior gameplay, aiming, weapon system and of course the Co-op. I'll take realistic weapons over pew pew space guns any day. They even made a game based on The Thing, and it has the same creatures and scenarios. Just with last gen power. Dead Space is like the True Crime or Saint's Row of the sandbox genre, while Res4 and 5 are the real deal GTA series.
Dead Space's gameplay was a complete rip off of Res4. Yet it was still worse. It's weapon systems was awful, and the upgrades were even worse. There was absolutely nothing unique about that game. They took the gamaplay from Res4, and the story from Alien and The Thing. The demo of Res 5 alone showed off the superior gameplay, aiming, weapon system and of course the Co-op. I'll take realistic weapons over pew pew space guns any day. They even made a game based on The Thing, and it has the same creatures and scenarios. Just with last gen power. Dead Space is like the True Crime or Saint's Row of the sandbox genre, while Res4 and 5 are the real deal GTA series. dr-venkman
Dead space will be hard to beat in my book. More than just gameplay...the atmosphere was terrific. Without the scare factor...RE5 will be hurting in comparison.
VoodooHak, I played through Dead Space twice. On Normal and Hard. Add me as a Friend (Actually don't) to see the trophies to prove it. If Res4 wasn't such a superior game, I'd feel different. Instead Dead Space feels like another Cold Fear. I traded DS in the moment I finished my 2nd play through.
VoodooHak, I played through Dead Space twice. On Normal and Hard. Add me as a Friend (Actually don't) to see the trophies to prove it. If Res4 wasn't such a superior game, I'd feel different. Instead Dead Space feels like another Cold Fear. I traded DS in the moment I finished my 2nd play through. dr-venkman
I was looking at your 360 record. My bad.
In terms of Dead Space, I think it succeeds more as a horror game. It creates a more palpable sense of dread then RE4 did. In fact, RE4's pacing and atmosphere made it feel like more of an action/shooter than a horror game.
Heck, I think Condemned (the first on only) did a better job at eerie atmospherics and tension than RE4.
After watching some videos of RE5 I'm a bit worried. The gameplay looks rather simplistic, just like Dead Space's and RE4's, and the graphics/atmosphere are disappointing. I can only hope the new team knows what they're doing with the RE storyline, if it's anything like RE4 I'm not going to be pleased.
I would also like there to be some survival-horror elements but I'm sure by now we all know those are devoid from the now nearly TPS RE5. :P
Umm I would personally take Dead Space any day,(please excuse my ignorance because i haven't played RE5) but judging from the videos, no game this gen will be able to match the unique horrific experience that is Dead Space.... until Dead SPace 2 of course :]
Well I've only played the RE5 demo, but judging just by that... I would have to give it to RE5. Deadspace was an awesome game but the RE5 demo blew me away! I'm so glad I managed to get it before the region locked it. I play it once a day at least!
I think that RE 4 was one of the greatest games last gen. I'm currently on my 2nd play through of DS, and can say it's one of the greatest games I've played this gen (I'd say it's the best game since the first Gears). They are both third person, control similar, and have similar elements. And they are both amazing. As for DS "copying" RE4, sure. In that it's a third person game where you get better stuff as you play to beat tougher enemies. In that same logic, COD 4 and Crysis suck because they basically copied the original Doom. C'mon guys. Don't hide with the "copy" whining. Call DS the amazing game it is, and give due credit to RE 4 for being so innovative. RE 5 I have not yet played (haven't downloaded the demo yet...I'll buy when it's out because I'm sure it'll be awesome) but I am sure it will be a phenomonal game. It looks like RE5 will have more of a shooting/action orientation, as per the number of enemies, where as DS was more of a traditional survival/horror game because you don't see large groups of guys all the time. Regardless of controls and camera being similar.
Sorry, but RE5 will not even remotely come close to Left 4 Dead as far as co-op is concerned, and the gameplay, pacing, level structuring, game mechanics, physics, AI is either outdated or not up to the current standards. Co-op offline has horrible split-screen. I haven't played it online, and now it's impossible in the demo with Microsoft restrictions. Plus the most importantly the game lacks any identity and atmosphere, at least basing on the demo.
Sorry, but RE5 will not even remotely come close to Left 4 Dead as far as co-op is concerned, and the gameplay, pacing, level structuring, game mechanics, physics, AI is either outdated or not up to the current standards. Co-op has horrible split-screen. I haven't played it online, and now I it's impossible. Plus the most importantly the game lacks any identity and atmosphere, at least basing on the demo.Salt_The_Fries
1. their no slpit screen when playing online co op 2. RE5 split screen >>>> L4D 4 player split screen 3. RE5 will easily outperforms L4D in graphics and gameplay, co op we'll have to see 4. Re5 will easily score higher than L4D 8.5 flop
1. their no slpit screen when playing online co op 2. RE5 split screen >>>> L4D 4 player split screen 3. RE5 will easily outperforms L4D in graphics and gameplay, co op we'll have to see 4. Re5 will easily score higher than L4D 8.5 flop -Mad_Rhetoric-
1. What does that have to do with anything 2. L4D only has 2 player splitscreen, which can be horizontal or vertical 3. RE5 will never reach L4D's level of coop bliss. It won't happen, don't wait to see. 4. RE5 might score better, but it won't be better, and an 8.5 is good. That's right. L4D > RE5. :)
Dead Space's gameplay was a complete rip off of Res4. Yet it was still worse. It's weapon systems was awful, and the upgrades were even worse. There was absolutely nothing unique about that game. They took the gamaplay from Res4, and the story from Alien and The Thing. The demo of Res 5 alone showed off the superior gameplay, aiming, weapon system and of course the Co-op. I'll take realistic weapons over pew pew space guns any day. They even made a game based on The Thing, and it has the same creatures and scenarios. Just with last gen power. Dead Space is like the True Crime or Saint's Row of the sandbox genre, while Res4 and 5 are the real deal GTA series. dr-venkman
You're practically describing RE5 except for the story.
Why do Resident Evil fanboys can't really even criticise Dead Space properly? If the story, or at least the narration devices and other concepts from the plot were ripped of from anything, it was System Shock 2 first and foremost. I wonder how many RE4 fanboys played that game... I guess none, because I never heard such critique from them. And how Resident Evil 5 demo with its backwards gameplay could be superior is beyond me...
Why do Resident Evil fanboys can't really even criticise Dead Space properly?Salt_The_Fries
I've only played RE4 and RE2, but I thought Dead Space was repetitive, and lame in a lot of spaces. I really liked 2 things though. The gravity-less sections and the User Interface were great. I hated the meteor storm. It was really pretty. But, in the end, the main problem is, it wasn't compelling.
[QUOTE="Salt_The_Fries"]Why do Resident Evil fanboys can't really even criticise Dead Space properly?Jandurin
I've only played RE4 and RE2, but I thought Dead Space was repetitive, and lame in a lot of spaces. I really liked 2 things though. The gravity-less sections and the User Interface were great. I hated the meteor storm. It was really pretty. But, in the end, the main problem is, it wasn't compelling. Hey, I wasn't referring to you as such :)
In terms of horror, Dead Space. But so far, RE5 looks to be just like RE4 (which gave me lots of memories :D). I think RE5 is going to win; offline co-op is incredible.
It took the formula and made more and provided a great experience and a great new story altogether. No one can deny that dead space is more 'scarier' than re4 provides.
Most people are still die hard resident evil fans, hence the majority will choose resident evil over dead space.
Resident evil 5 feels too smiliar to 4 but the co-op aspect will make it a worthy contender.
Overall, i loved resident evil, but right now, i prefer dead space.
Resi5 will get a higher score than Dead Space . As much as I love dead space, it is a bit repetitive and has a boring storyline . I loved the weapons though (how can you critisize such original and cool weapons !!! ) and the fact that you're an engineer . The interface was very good and it had excellent controls, yes, even better than resi 4 controls . However, comparing both is a bit unfair, as Resi has a rich history and Dead Space is a newcomer .
For me personally dead Space was THE sleeper hit of 2008 .
Dead Space is so much better then RE4 are u people blind?lordsettra12
The topic is about resi5 and not 4 . When resi 4 came out on the gamecube, it blew away everything else the competition had . It was one of the most incredible games ever released !!
Why is re5 in another league? dead space pwns re4lordsettra12
No... No it doesn't. Not even in the horror genre.
Yes it does :lol: Dead Space was much scarier than RE4 (which wasn't even a horror game) Dead Space didn't seem scary to me, not to say the newer edition of Resident evil series is scary.
[QUOTE="dr-venkman"] "Dead Space's gameplay was a complete rip off of Res4. Yet it was still worse." How so? At least you could shoot and move at the same time "It's weapon systems was awful, and the upgrades were even worse." It wasn't any different than RE4's :? . How was the weapon system bad? Because you couldn't carry a briefcase full of grenades and shotguns? "There was absolutely nothing unique about that game." Dismemberment, Hologram UI, Zero Gravity sections etc. "Se They took the gamaplay from Res4, and the story from Alien and The Thing." Yet it was still better than RE4's story "I'll take realistic weapons over pew pew space guns any day." Pew pew? The weapons in Dead Space were god damn DEVASTATING " They even made a game based on The Thing, and it has the same creatures and scenarios." The scenarios were nothing alike :| . All you did in The Thing was try and find other survivors "Dead Space is like the True Crime or Saint's Row of the sandbox genre, while Res4 and 5 are the real deal GTA series." Cool story bro
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