Zomies ZOMbies ZOMBIES!
Good news: Mikami-san's head still remains firmly attached to his body and the Resident Evil 4 port has been masterfully executed. It's technically one of the best PS2 titles to date, even sporting progressive scan and true widescreen (unlike the letterboxed GCN). More importantly than that, thanks to the incredible gameplay and PS2-exclusive additions it's also one of the best PS2 titles, period. If you haven't had the opportunity to play it yet, read on and find out about the eye-opening experience that awaits you. For those who have, you'll definitely want to complete mission "Separate Ways," which you unlock only after completing the main mission, which is a meaty 20-plus hour experience. In Separate Ways, you play as agent Ada Wong, whose adventure parallels the one you just completed as Leon Kennedy; left with a lot of questions about the conspiracies at hand, you'll want to turn the pages of Separate Ways to get some answers.
Horror Survives
Capcom is widely considered the pioneer of the survival horror genre, as it struck nerves worldwide when the original Resident Evil hit on PlayStation. But, it's also no secret that the formula grew tired after several sequels and spin-offs. With Resident Evil 4, Capcom set out to shatter even its own expectations. It took nearly half a decade and a lot of experiments -- one of which was transformed into the Devil May Cry franchise. This dedication has paid off with RE4. It truly delivers next-generation gameplay -- right now -- and it redefines what developers are capable of not only in survival horror or shooters, but action games in general.
The days of zombies dragging their feet are gone. So are those of primitive aiming mechanics and prerendered backgrounds which, as beautiful as they were, ultimately made it frustrating to view the action in the world. Those out-of-sight cheap scares are history, now replaced by heart-thumping action and hordes of intelligent A.I.-driven enemies. Just play the opening level of RE4. We dare you. Only moments after beginning, Capcom thrusts you into a high-stress environment with dozens upon dozens of villagers, equipped with pitchforks, knives, hatchets, and a severe hatred of your presence. Oh, and haven't you heard about the chainsaw man? The roaring sound of his gas-powered weapon is enough to make your blood curdle. If it doesn't, you will at least vocally yelp as you attempt to evade him, meanwhile managing the total, seemingly never-ending chaos of an angry mob.