View Full Version : How far am I into RE4?
Javery
06-10-2006, 04:09 PM
I just made it to a huge caste and pulled up the drawbridge. I've been playing just over 10 hours according to my save file...
Tromack
06-10-2006, 04:17 PM
Probably about half way. The first chapter is definitely the longest.
CAG 79
06-10-2006, 04:29 PM
Morir es vivir, morir es virir...
Cerebro, cerebro, cerebro...
Sorry I couldn't help myself :D
You probably have about another ten hours to go if you're going to do the side missions and all.
Mospeada_21
06-11-2006, 04:21 PM
you'll love the castle, lots of fun!
if by locations, i'd say about 1/3 way through.
enjoy every part my friend.
after you finish, you'll wish RE5 was already available.
cochesecochese
06-11-2006, 04:24 PM
Probably about half way. The first chapter is definitely the longest.
Yep. Don't dick around too much in the castle and you're at halfway. Keep your eyes open for treasure because there's a ton of it in there.
Javery
06-11-2006, 04:39 PM
Yep. Don't dick around too much in the castle and you're at halfway. Keep your eyes open for treasure because there's a ton of it in there.
I'm just about at a hedge maze or something and Napoleon just told me his pets will be waiting for me (probably dogs if I had to guess). I just ran out of shotgun ammo though and I'm a little low on funds too - I need some treasure right about now... this game is so freaking awesome though - I'm definitely playing through it again when I'm done...
mr ryles
06-11-2006, 04:50 PM
hopefully you can find some shotgun shells. It is the best weapon to use through the hedge maze.
Javery
06-11-2006, 04:53 PM
hopefully you can find some shotgun shells. It is the best weapon to use through the hedge maze.
Crap. That's what I thought - it's actually my weapon of choice throughout the game... and tht's why I'm running low... I can go back to a merchant and buy some ammo I guess...
DomLando
06-11-2006, 04:54 PM
Yeah your halfway through.
schuerm26
06-12-2006, 10:41 AM
RE 4 is the best game i have played in years and years and years, possibly ever. The one gripe i had though was the castle part of the game. I felt it was somewhat of a comedown after the creepiness that you felt being outside. Not that it was bad by any means. I just thought the atmosphere at the beginning was a little better.
Anyone else agree?
Dr Mario Kart
06-12-2006, 10:47 AM
I cant believe you actually need to throw down some conservation.
I used my pistol to set up one of the following situations, even with multiple enemies around:
a) If they are running at you, shoot them once in the chest to stop them, them shoot them once below the knees to force crouch them, then you can do a melee move. (If you shoot them below the knees while running, they trip and fall instead of crouching). The castle is the first time (I believe) that you can suplex people. I once suplexed a guy THREE times.
b) Purposefully trip them and knife them until they get up.
Javery
06-12-2006, 11:43 AM
Wow, you can suplex people and shoot their knees to make them fall? I think I suck at this game... I am going to go back and play it again though because in the beginning I was wasting ammo like crazy because I had no skills. Now I can take out a regular enemy with one regular bullet and a melee attack. Also, in the beginning I used to stand my ground instead of run so I was constantly shooting at like 10 villagers instead of running, taking one or two out and repeating. This might be the best game I've ever played - everything is just about perfect so far (although I definitely agree being outside was way creepier)...
ArthurDigbySellers
06-12-2006, 11:49 AM
I followed basically the same strategy has DMK. I would shoot them in the knee/leg, melee them, and then knife the living shit out of them when they were on the ground.
In the beginning of the game, you can kill most villagers pretty easily this way. Now when they start swarming you, it's shotgun time...just make sure you let them get close enough to really bring the pain.
mr ryles
06-12-2006, 11:31 PM
I think the best part of the game is right after the castle until the end, there is an awsome boss fight, won't spoil anything, and also the last boss is quite a challenge until you figure out his pattern.
2Fast
06-12-2006, 11:34 PM
Ahh the castle, I loved fighting Emperor Palpatine clones x234.
Ikohn4ever
06-12-2006, 11:36 PM
i would have to say the best part of the game is the whole thing, but one of my favorite parts is in the shack, its just a really fun scene. First time I hard the chainsaw i nearly shatted my pants
GrimNecroWizard
06-12-2006, 11:47 PM
i would have to say the best part of the game is the whole thing, but one of my favorite parts is in the shack, its just a really fun scene. First time I hard the chainsaw i nearly shatted my pants
QFT! Especially with lights out, surround sound blarrin' and on a bigass TV!
Javery
06-13-2006, 10:44 AM
This game just keeps getting better. I just passed the part where you get to take control of Ashley and go down that dark hallway with no weapons of any kind. Holy crap was that great. God I love this game - anyone who likes video games at all should play through it.
Sleepkyng
06-13-2006, 10:58 AM
don't forget to pick up that free broken butterfly!
Wlogan31
06-13-2006, 11:05 AM
God I love this game - anyone who likes video games at all should play through it.
Agreed - easily in my top 5 of all time.
Javery
06-13-2006, 11:06 AM
don't forget to pick up that free broken butterfly!
I went back to get it (haven't fired it yet) - that's where Ashley gets on my shoulders to go through the window, right? On my way back the guy with the sickle scared the shit out of me (in the room with the cage) because I thought I already cleared all the enemies and I wasn't expecting anyone in there... I bought the treasure map and I was going back to try and get the ones I seem to have passed. I left off last night in the room with all the lava and fire breathing dragons... so cool...
I'm running out of room in my supply case and I have the XL one... I am carrying around a rocket launcher, Red9, Semi-Auto Rifle, broken butterfly, the good shotgun and a shitload of grenades and herbs though. Always be prepared! Maybe I'll dump some of the flash grenades - I have like 10 of them and I haven't used a single one yet...
Sleepkyng
06-13-2006, 11:09 AM
red9 is all you need... it is delicious.
that's exactly the same setup i had my first time through - but, second time through, pass on the semi-auto rifle - the standard is just too gratifying once you max it out.
It's funny when I started playing I was like what's the big deal about this game then before I knew it I was sucked in. I mainly used the shotgun the most all the way through. I have to play it again at some point.
Javery
06-13-2006, 12:28 PM
It's funny when I started playing I was like what's the big deal about this game then before I knew it I was sucked in. I mainly used the shotgun the most all the way through. I have to play it again at some point.
Same here. I really didn't care for the other REs so I was a little wary if playing this one but damn am I glad I did. I'm totally sucked in and I might just start playing a second time through immediately after I finish.
Also, what is this I keep hearing about Mercenaries? Is this something in the GCN version or PS2 only (I know the PS2 version has more content).
Sleepkyng
06-13-2006, 01:32 PM
mercenaries is in the gc for sure and it kicks ass.
ArthurDigbySellers
06-13-2006, 01:35 PM
red9 is all you need... it is delicious.
that's exactly the same setup i had my first time through - but, second time through, pass on the semi-auto rifle - the standard is just too gratifying once you max it out.
The Red9 rocks hard. I love that gun.
Morrigan Lover
06-13-2006, 02:01 PM
After you beat the game you still have the Ada mission.
Also after you beat the game you get to carry all your powered up weapons/treasures/body armour to the new game.
Sleepkyng
06-13-2006, 02:28 PM
The Red9 rocks hard. I love that gun.
it's just the most satisfying experience ever.
broken butterfly is a close second.
Javery
06-13-2006, 05:06 PM
I think Capcom should have mapped weapons to the D-Pad. It would be totally sweet to be able to switch weapons without accessing the menu... minor complaint...
Dr Mario Kart
06-13-2006, 05:09 PM
I think Capcom should have mapped weapons to the D-Pad. It would be totally sweet to be able to switch weapons without accessing the menu... minor complaint...
Real time weapon change? Thats far too advanced.
Its keeping with tradition though.
Javery
06-13-2006, 05:30 PM
Real time weapon change? Thats far too advanced.
Its keeping with tradition though.
I would have even settled for a "switching weapons" animation that cost you a second or two. As it is now you can switch instantaneously...
pinkkirby
06-14-2006, 03:58 PM
You can switch it instantly, but there is still that delay to pull your hands up :D
Which is the trouble i always run into - I thought i was a l337 and knife bunch of those villagers... at the last moment i felt i was going to get owned, switch to shotgun but the delay to pull the gun up and fire still gets me everytime.
There goes my 1/4 HP in hard mode.
Javery
06-14-2006, 04:10 PM
I just got through the door that you had to find the King and Queen's chalices to open. I had no idea that there would be a shooting range inside the mansion - what a fun minigame! This game is so freaking awesome.
Reality's Fringe
06-14-2006, 04:25 PM
Real time weapon change? Thats far too advanced.
Its keeping with tradition though.
It WAS really close with the new and interesting ways to defeat enemy bosses, but I guess we're just not ready for that yet...
cochesecochese
06-14-2006, 05:09 PM
Same here. I really didn't care for the other REs so I was a little wary if playing this one but damn am I glad I did. I'm totally sucked in and I might just start playing a second time through immediately after I finish.
Also, what is this I keep hearing about Mercenaries? Is this something in the GCN version or PS2 only (I know the PS2 version has more content).
Mercenaries is in the GCN version. Make sure you beat it and Operation Ada so you can get the Chicago Typewriter and the HandCannon. Sweet, sweet tittypie.
Sleepkyng
06-14-2006, 05:59 PM
Real time weapon change? Thats far too advanced.
Its keeping with tradition though.
obviously you don't know about the ps3...
mr ryles
06-14-2006, 07:33 PM
obviously you don't know about the ps3...
Or GTA III
Javery
06-15-2006, 12:01 PM
OK, last night I got into some sort of clock tower, moved the bridge to get to the other side and went in the other building where I got decapitated by those two blind freddy krueger douchebags. I tried to kill them a bunch of times but then needed to go to bed...
Have you looked up Ashley's skirt yet? Best part of the game.
Javery
06-15-2006, 01:41 PM
Have you looked up Ashley's skirt yet? Best part of the game.
Of course. :D
mr ryles
06-15-2006, 04:22 PM
ya those claw hand guys are pretty tough. I haven't played in a while so I don't remember any tips on how to beat them. sorry.
Dr Mario Kart
06-15-2006, 04:33 PM
OK, last night I got into some sort of clock tower, moved the bridge to get to the other side and went in the other building where I got decapitated by those two blind freddy krueger douchebags. I tried to kill them a bunch of times but then needed to go to bed...
Two of them? The one that start out at the back of the room when you enter? If thats the case, fire a single rocket to the wall right behind/between them.
mr ryles
06-15-2006, 04:41 PM
damn this thread has made me want to go back and play RE4 and beat it for like the 5th time.
Quackzilla
06-15-2006, 04:59 PM
This game is cool, but it is kind of messed up how you know absolutely nothing about the story until you play Separate Ways.
OK, last night I got into some sort of clock tower, moved the bridge to get to the other side and went in the other building where I got decapitated by those two blind freddy krueger douchebags. I tried to kill them a bunch of times but then needed to go to bed...
I hated that part as well. I agree with Dr. Mario Kart but you can also...
Try to use the pillars in the room to your advantage run behind them and pop them when their backs are to you. You have to keep moving but it worked for me. Also try and take one out really quick as even one of them can take you out in a heartbeat.
Sleepkyng
06-15-2006, 05:25 PM
damn this thread has made me want to go back and play RE4 and beat it for like the 5th time.
word to that.
ArthurDigbySellers
06-15-2006, 05:33 PM
OK, last night I got into some sort of clock tower, moved the bridge to get to the other side and went in the other building where I got decapitated by those two blind freddy krueger douchebags. I tried to kill them a bunch of times but then needed to go to bed...
Try working your way around them using the corridor on the left. If you can keep them towards one side of the room, you can pull out your rifle and tag them in the back.
I think I read somewhere that you can actually run straight up to them, put the shotgun into their chest, and pull the trigger. If you do it right, it will register a hit to their back and if you are fast enough, they die very quickly.
Of course I read that after already getting past it on my own.
Sleepkyng
06-15-2006, 05:39 PM
i used grenades
Rei no Otaku
06-16-2006, 12:57 AM
OK, last night I got into some sort of clock tower, moved the bridge to get to the other side and went in the other building where I got decapitated by those two blind freddy krueger douchebags. I tried to kill them a bunch of times but then needed to go to bed...
I used the sniper rifle on them. If you get far enough away and don't make a sound they'll walk around looking for you. Just wait until one turns his back to you and pop him.
trunks982
06-16-2006, 01:12 AM
man... i beat it 4 times. twice on GC twice on PS2.
Javery
06-16-2006, 11:16 AM
man... i beat it 4 times. twice on GC twice on PS2.
Which is better? I almost bought the PS2 version because it was in true 16x9 but I like the GCN controller better and it was designed from the ground up to be played on the GCN. I've been playing it in "zoom" mode on my TV and it fills out pretty nicely to 16x9...
I used the sniper rifle on them. If you get far enough away and don't make a sound they'll walk around looking for you. Just wait until one turns his back to you and pop him.
There's your answer. Worked quite nicely for me after getting killed the first dozen times with other techniques.
Also, I guess I should be ashamed that I only played through it once within the first 3 days it came out...I might get the PS2 version for Seperate Ways, though.
trunks982
06-16-2006, 04:11 PM
Which is better? I almost bought the PS2 version because it was in true 16x9 but I like the GCN controller better and it was designed from the ground up to be played on the GCN. I've been playing it in "zoom" mode on my TV and it fills out pretty nicely to 16x9...
GC of course. The controller feels much better. Graphics/Textures... they all better than PS2. I got PS2 just for the extras. I bought PS2 first, that was when it came out during TRU B2G1 free deal. So, I took advantage of that. I bought the GC next cause its the best version and it dropped to $20.
Javery
06-16-2006, 11:23 PM
I got past that part and I'm in the sewers now - there is some monster that just killed me. He looked all Alien and shit. I'm taking a break - I'll kick his ass tomorrow... time for some Pikmin 2 to ease my brain...
Rei no Otaku
06-16-2006, 11:26 PM
I got past that part and I'm in the sewers now - there is some monster that just killed me. He looked all Alien and shit. I'm taking a break - I'll kick his ass tomorrow... time for some Pikmin 2 to ease my brain...
"Your right hand comes off?" Oh Leon, your witty comebacks will never get old.
I won't give away how to beat him. I'll just say that the monster doesn't seem to like the cold...
Ikohn4ever
06-16-2006, 11:31 PM
did none of you people use the bells with the freddy kruegers to lure them away from you?
Rei no Otaku
06-16-2006, 11:33 PM
did none of you people use the bells with the freddy kruegers to lure them away from you?
I only used the bell on the first garrador. Wasn't any need with the two in that room because it was large enough to get your distance. Plus don't those break when the garrador attacks it? I don't remember.
mr ryles
06-16-2006, 11:34 PM
did none of you people use the bells with the freddy kruegers to lure them away from you?
I would shoot the bells and watch the dumb ass ram his head into the wall. Then snipe his back, or run up and shotgun him.
Mospeada_21
06-27-2006, 03:42 PM
This game is cool, but it is kind of messed up how you know absolutely nothing about the story until you play Separate Ways.
Separate Ways Intro: (contains spoilers)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB3UWfixkB0&search=RE4%20separate%20ways
Ada and Wesker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRAnFrS2uzU&search=wesker%20report
Ada's Report on Wesker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK4zh366jGw&search=wesker%20report
Ada Saving Leon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OOc7Dd7ntw&search=ada%20
and then:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Oaz1uTouo&search=ada%20
Ada's Report on Leon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Leka3VsSGI&search=wesker%20report
Ada's Report on Krauser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iKnien50J0&search=wesker%20report
Ada's Report on Luis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTDjAXFGqxU&search=wesker%20report
Ada's Report on Las Plagas:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0YiRhfLLDU&search=wesker%20report
Assignment Ada (Speed Run):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfw5pYgHUyM&search=ada%20
Ada music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3zQXLzuQDU&search=resident%20evil%204%20separate%20ways
More Ada and RE history:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ5ZdZMKPz0&mode=related&search=resident%20evil%204%20separate%20ways
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F63x9wdquq8&search=wesker%20report
evilmax17
06-30-2006, 06:17 PM
Are there different endings on the GCN version? If so, could someone post the requirements for each in spoiler tags?
Also, is there any incentive to hang on to your treasures (special ending or something)?
Javery
07-05-2006, 03:40 PM
OK, I finally started playing this again after taking about 2 weeks off from it. I beat up on that Alien looking dude in the sewer area and activated the elevator and went downstairs and Chapter 4-1 finally ended. I didn't kill the thing though so I hope that doesn't come back to haunt me later on... It took me a while to figure out how to kill him - he kept chopping my head off in like 3 seconds until I got good at running away and dodging his attacks. Then I had to figure out how to activate the freezing gas cannister thingy.
I hope to play some more tonight in between my UNO match and watching some Firefly.
shipwreck
07-05-2006, 06:26 PM
I started playing this this past weekend as it got the most votes in my little contest thingy. I'm not very far in at this point, but it better get a whole lot better or the hype that I had built up has killed it for me.
munch
07-05-2006, 06:30 PM
I started playing this this past weekend as it got the most votes in my little contest thingy. I'm not very far in at this point, but it better get a whole lot better or the hype that I had built up has killed it for me.
Really? The first part in the village was one of my favorites pieces of the game. I hope it gets better for you!
shipwreck
07-05-2006, 06:38 PM
Really? The first part in the village was one of my favorites pieces of the game. I hope it gets better for you!
I've heard from a few other people that it grew on them the more they played, so hopefully I'm one of those people. I liked all the other RE that I've played (RE, RE2, RE:CV), so I'm not sure what's not doing it for me with RE4. Like I said though, I'm not very far into the game yet.
Javery
07-05-2006, 06:57 PM
I've heard from a few other people that it grew on them the more they played, so hopefully I'm one of those people. I liked all the other RE that I've played (RE, RE2, RE:CV), so I'm not sure what's not doing it for me with RE4. Like I said though, I'm not very far into the game yet.
It just keeps getting better and better. Also, don't use a strategy guide or anything - the puzzles are easy enough to figure out and the enemies/bosses can be killed pretty easily after a few tries. The beginning of the game actually frustrated me a little because right when you get into the first part of town you get mobbed by zombies and since you are just starting out they can be overwhelming - especially since you probably aren't used to the controls. I went back and played the first 20 minutes or so of the game and I was kicking ass right away because I know how to fight now. If you liked the other REs I can't imagine you not liking RE4. I think it might be in my top 10 games of all time now and I haven't even finished yet (I think I'm close - I've been playing over 20 hours according to the in-game clock ... but I haven't touched disc 2 yet so I don't know...
lordxixor101
07-06-2006, 12:05 PM
I wouldn't worry too much about it right now Shipwreck. Honestly, I felt very similar to you. I was enjoying the early parts, but it didn't seem to be game of the year material out of the gate. I wouldn't say it gets a ton better, as much as it grows on you. I think you notice later that the game is really great out of the gate, it just doesn't grab you the way some games do (though, I will say, the last hour or 2 of the game really ramps into overdrive, to the point where you hate to see it end because your loving it so much.
It just keeps getting better and better. Also, don't use a strategy guide or anything - the puzzles are easy enough to figure out and the enemies/bosses can be killed pretty easily after a few tries. The beginning of the game actually frustrated me a little because right when you get into the first part of town you get mobbed by zombies and since you are just starting out they can be overwhelming - especially since you probably aren't used to the controls. I went back and played the first 20 minutes or so of the game and I was kicking ass right away because I know how to fight now. If you liked the other REs I can't imagine you not liking RE4. I think it might be in my top 10 games of all time now and I haven't even finished yet (I think I'm close - I've been playing over 20 hours according to the in-game clock ... but I haven't touched disc 2 yet so I don't know...
Disc 2 is just the last leg/area of the game, iirc.
It's after you get on the island, right? I seem to remember swapping discs after getting on Ada's water jet thingy
ryoga79
07-24-2006, 12:46 AM
I just got this a week or so ago cheap and have been playing it when I can. I am in the Castle too, after a cinema display and a save point is close by (you'll know what one I'm talking about if you've played). If I had a tv at work, I'd be playing it tonight while i'm in 3rd shift.
I've heard from a few other people that it grew on them the more they played, so hopefully I'm one of those people. I liked all the other RE that I've played (RE, RE2, RE:CV), so I'm not sure what's not doing it for me with RE4. Like I said though, I'm not very far into the game yet.
The game to me seemed ok early on...but I wasn't sure if it would be as great as everyone said it would be. Then out of nowhere it really took a hold of me and never let go. It's a masterpiece in my book. Please give it a little more time.
mr ryles
07-24-2006, 12:35 PM
I think it might be in my top 10 games of all time now and I haven't even finished yet
Resident evil as a whole is one of my top 5 maybe top 3 favorite video game series ever. Mario and zelda #1 & 2 respectively. Resident evil may be right there at #3 for me.