Resident Evil Died

Well, it died in the sense that it's so drastically left its roots that it doesn't even feel like it belongs in the series. Sure it has all the characters, and they have zombie-like dudes to gun down, but this series has seemingly shifted...shiFFFFFFted.....from survival horror to mediocre shooter. RE4 and RE5 don't really fit the survival horror build so well. Sure the series has always had some of its scares come out of poor controls, but in this generation Capcom could have stuck a bit closer to the original formula and improved on it without turning it into a half-way horror, half-way shooter, game.

I might be alone in thinking that the series has figuratively died at this point, but I really hope they reconsider at least going full on survival horror or full on shooter, and not somewhere in between. Let's face it -- if RE5 had controls more in line with modern shooters, and partner AI that didn't have the IQ of a rock, it would have been far more deserving of Brad's 5/5.

EDIT: Forgive me if I don't respond to any posts for the next 8-12 hours as I am about to go to bed and have the day off tomorrow :D

From what I've heard the AI is alright. Though I loved the older games in the series I haven't played 4, and 5 just came out. I think I might buy 5 because I love Co-op. From what I've seen it is reviewing well and getting some good scores.

I'm playing through the game at this very moment.... well I'm typing at this very moment, but by the time you read this, I'll be in front of my TV enjoying more of RE5.

It seems like the Resident Evil series has shifted more towards casual gamers. I didn't enjoy the RE5 demo and probably won't pick it up.

the old RE's are better, it feels like your been watch by some1. RE4 generally ok but 5 from what i heard that it too easy and short

The new RE's have more survival and less horror.

Resident Evil 5 is NOT a survival horror game! Yes, in the past Resident Evil was creddited for being one of the most highly acclaimed SHG's around but now it more of an action game. I can see why fans would be upset but it 2009 and games are evolving. If capcom would have stuck to the how the old resident evil games played then they would have flawed because there would have beena "seen that, done that" aspect to the game. Resident Evil is a gerat game especially in co-op :P

Resident Evil 5 is NOT a survival horror game! Yes, in the past Resident Evil was creddited for being one of the most highly acclaimed SHG's around but now it more of an action game. I can see why fans would be upset but it 2009 and games are evolving. If capcom would have stuck to the how the old resident evil games played then they would have flawed because there would have beena "seen that, done that" aspect to the game. Resident Evil is a gerat game especially in co-op :P

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Well, it died in the sense that it's so drastically left its roots that it doesn't even feel like it belongs in the series. Sure it has all the characters, and they have zombie-like dudes to gun down, but this series has seemingly shifted...shiFFFFFFted.....from survival horror to mediocre shooter. RE4 and RE5 don't really fit the survival horror build so well. Sure the series has always had some of its scares come out of poor controls, but in this generation Capcom could have stuck a bit closer to the original formula and improved on it without turning it into a half-way horror, half-way shooter, game.

I might be alone in thinking that the series has figuratively died at this point, but I really hope they reconsider at least going full on survival horror or full on shooter, and not somewhere in between. Let's face it -- if RE5 had controls more in line with modern shooters, and partner AI that didn't have the IQ of a rock, it would have been far more deserving of Brad's 5/5.

EDIT: Forgive me if I don't respond to any posts for the next 8-12 hours as I am about to go to bed and have the day off tomorrow :D

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Here's some cheese for yet another RE5 whine thread

I'm glad that Capcom decided to move away from the "tank" controls and fixed cameras. Also co-op is an excellent addition to the series. I'm still deciding if I want to pick up my pre-order today or just wait for something else.EnderSR388

[QUOTE="EnderSR388"]I'm glad that Capcom decided to move away from the "tank" controls and fixed cameras. Also co-op is an excellent addition to the series. I'm still deciding if I want to pick up my pre-order today or just wait for something else.joseangelhe

My gripe with it is it's not even RE anymore. Where are the zombies? It's like Halo going to the year 2009 to fight terrorists.. They should have at LEAST kept zombies in.

[QUOTE="joseangelhe"][QUOTE="EnderSR388"]I'm glad that Capcom decided to move away from the "tank" controls and fixed cameras. Also co-op is an excellent addition to the series. I'm still deciding if I want to pick up my pre-order today or just wait for something else.craigalan23

My gripe with it is it's not even RE anymore. Where are the zombies? It's like Halo going to the year 2009 to fight terrorists.. They should have at LEAST kept zombies in.

[QUOTE="joseangelhe"][QUOTE="EnderSR388"]I'm glad that Capcom decided to move away from the "tank" controls and fixed cameras. Also co-op is an excellent addition to the series. I'm still deciding if I want to pick up my pre-order today or just wait for something else.craigalan23

My gripe with it is it's not even RE anymore. Where are the zombies? It's like Halo going to the year 2009 to fight terrorists.. They should have at LEAST kept zombies in.