Drink it in, classic RE fans, limited ammo, lickers, and survival horror are back!
Embark on a tale that begins with finding an elusive black market weapons dealer, and get tangled up in the mess of the viral world all over again. This title bridges the jigsaw pieces that you gathered up in the old games, and if you haven 't gotten those pieces, CAPCOM hands it to you through cutscenes and dialogue. Though nothing at the end hints a sequel, that's what happened with the previous titles, and you know that there are loose ends that aren't tied up yet. Wesker children? Interesting ...
Gameplay:
The gameplay is perfect in every way ... as long as you have a trusted partner. Luckily, I've my brother Scotty so we're in the clear. The inventory will in many ways remind you of the old Resident Evil's. As will the weapons and the limited ammo. And the new co-op system is perfect in every way. With this combo, you need to think tactics against your enemies. For example, you are being chased by a pack of dogs and a group of Majini. One tactic is to find higher ground so you can pick off the Majini and THEN take care of the dogs. And for bosses, you have to work together. One might have to lure the boss to a certain dangerous point, then run, while the other accesses the controls to destroy the boss. This proves to be a worthy challenge for all gamers, and you can drink it all in, for you old fans, and get more than satisfied.
Graphics:
In short, beautiful and detailed. The lighting effects, realism of dark-to-light, the enemies, the blast of the enemies' heads, down to every last pixel is perfect. It might set a standard for future games to come. You stand under some dripping water, the water will pour on your head and your head will stay wet for a while. If you get injured, blood will stay on your body for a while. CAPCOM has never failed in graphics and the realism in it.
Sound:
The enemies sound great and realistic. You can hear their shouts, footsteps, and the gallop of dogs right down to the drip of the disgusting Uroboros juice from their slimy heads. Sometimes, you have to stop and listen to be aware of enemies up ahead. The music is great - it fits in with the background but never distracts you in a bad way.
Fun:
Blast parasite heads with a shotgun and dodge bloody chainsaws. Intense and breath-taking, you'll see another side of Resident Evil you won't forget. Expect to sweat bullets through the whole month of March.
Replay Value:
High. New unlockables only unlocked through completing various modes and minigames in the game. And you'll want to get all the trophies/achievements as well, so don't be surprised if you find yourself hitting this game twelve years from now.