It seems the Resident Evil franchise has departed from the survival horror genre and is now an action adventure series. I could do without all side games, scoring systems, and on-line co-op, if all that energy would have been put into the story. I finished the game in less than 9 hours, and was disappointed in the lack of depth to the storyline. The game appears have been designed for multiple, quick playthroughs and not for substance. That being said, it is an enjoyable game and the graphics are amazing. It is definitely worth playing, I was just hoping for a survival horror experience reminiscent of Resident Evil 1 & 2. I would recommend renting it and not buying it, unless you are fan of the series and want another addition to your collection. I just hope this isn't what the series will be like in the future, I'd like for them to get back to their survival horror roots.
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