Why did I wait this long to play RE4? (tiny spoiler inside)

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This game has been sitting on my shelf with many others (the unending CAG backlog) but after all the hype and someone at work telling me I should play it I dove in. This isn't really my type of game....at least that is what I thought starting it, then something happened. IT SUCKED ME IN!

I'm only on Chapter 1-3 and I'm up to the part where you fight in the lake aganist that big fish but I can't get over the presentation of this game. It's unreal.
I'm ususally pretty impressed by graphics from the PS2 and GC but this game just blew me away. I feel as if I'm playing a movie. If this is sitting on your shelf you owe it to yourself to play it.
 
[quote name='jkam']This game has been sitting on my shelf with many others (the unending CAG backlog) but after all the hype and someone at work telling me I should play it I dove in. This isn't really my type of game....at least that is what I thought starting it, then something happened. IT SUCKED ME IN!

I'm only on Chapter 1-3 and I'm up to the part where you fight in the lake aganist that big fish but I can't get over the presentation of this game. It's unreal.
I'm ususally pretty impressed by graphics from the PS2 and GC but this game just blew me away. I feel as if I'm playing a movie. If this is sitting on your shelf you owe it to yourself to play it.[/quote]

It only gets better. I'm on Chapter 2-3 right now and the entire experience has been amazing.
 
It rocks to the very end, fellas. Once you finish it, you'll want to play through it AT LEAST a second time. I have two words for you, chicago typewriter. 'nuff said.
 
I think I suck at it though because I've tried getting past this one part about 10 times with no luck.

I'm at the part where I'm with the President's daughter and the Spanish dude and we get forced into the house by a ton of villagers and they start breaking down the doors and windows. I just can't seem to keep them at bay.
 
[quote name='javeryh']I think I suck at it though because I've tried getting past this one part about 10 times with no luck.

I'm at the part where I'm with the President's daughter and the Spanish dude and we get forced into the house by a ton of villagers and they start breaking down the doors and windows. I just can't seem to keep them at bay.
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That part owned. It was like the Night of the living dead. With shotguns.
 
[quote name='jkam']This game has been sitting on my shelf with many others (the unending CAG backlog) but after all the hype and someone at work telling me I should play it I dove in. This isn't really my type of game....at least that is what I thought starting it, then something happened. IT SUCKED ME IN!

I'm only on Chapter 1-3 and I'm up to the part where you fight in the lake aganist that big fish but I can't get over the presentation of this game. It's unreal.
I'm ususally pretty impressed by graphics from the PS2 and GC but this game just blew me away. I feel as if I'm playing a movie. If this is sitting on your shelf you owe it to yourself to play it.[/QUOTE]

Load a save and go "fish hunting" at the end of the dock before you fiught the monster. Its a good way to get some extra food and "Other things"!
 
[quote name='Brainwave0']It rocks to the very end, fellas. Once you finish it, you'll want to play through it AT LEAST a second time. I have two words for you, chicago typewriter. 'nuff said.[/QUOTE]

Then the rocket launcher.

I've never played a game over more times than RE4. I played through it four times. And I want to play through it again. Maybe two or three more times. It's absolutely one of the best games of our time.
 
[quote name='Snake2715']Load a save and go "fish hunting" at the end of the dock before you fiught the monster. Its a good way to get some extra food and "Other things"![/QUOTE]


Key Word is before you fight the monster. Good Stuff.
 
I wish the PS2 version would drop in price already. I played through the gamecube version and traded it in when I found out about the PS2 version having all those extras.
 
[quote name='javeryh']I think I suck at it though because I've tried getting past this one part about 10 times with no luck.

I'm at the part where I'm with the President's daughter and the Spanish dude and we get forced into the house by a ton of villagers and they start breaking down the doors and windows. I just can't seem to keep them at bay.
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Run upstairs and cap them as they come up. The high ground puts you at a great advantage, and Luis takes care of a few before they get to you(and he can't die!) Of course, if you're talking about the 2nd part where they start coming through the upstairs windows...that's just a matter of skill.
 

Oh man, that part was soooo fun! I'm almost tempted to cancel my preorder for MGS Subsistence just so I can play it again!

Come on price drop already!!!
 
[quote name='Snake2715']Load a save and go "fish hunting" at the end of the dock before you fiught the monster. Its a good way to get some extra food and "Other things"![/quote]

Also, after you defeat that boss, instead of moving forward in the game, go back the way you came and you should run into another interesting, extra encounter.


RE4 is on my top games all time list easily. I was blown away the first time I ever played it. It was one of those rare games that I played thru again immediately after beating it the first time. After that I spent weeks playing the mercenaries game, and assignment Ada kicks ass too.

I got the PS2 version for my friend as a gift, and Im currently waiting for him to finish it so I can borrow it and play the new additional content they added for that version.

And I second what Brainwave0 said, its all about the Chicago Typewriter!!!
 
Alright, I admit, I haven't played it either. So which version should I get? I've got a 'cube and PS2, and I know the PS2 has added content, so is there any reason I should get it for Gamecube? The visuals aren't a whole lot worse on PS2, right?
 
Ha... this is sitting on my shelf, as well. I started playing RE0 last week, but while it was pretty and fun, I think the save ribbons thing is gonna piss me off, from a convenience standpoint more than anything else. So I might open up RE4 finally; I don't know if RE4 has that feature as well, but that wasn't really the point of my spiel.
 
[quote name='Scorch']Then the rocket launcher.

I've never played a game over more times than RE4. I played through it four times. And I want to play through it again. Maybe two or three more times. It's absolutely one of the best games of our time.[/QUOTE]


I did the same thing. I played through it 4 times, and did everything you could do in the mercenaries mode. I never thought I'd put 60+ hours into a Resident Evil game. Capcom proved me wrong.
 
I've beat it twice, and am on my 3rd try. Didnt play it until october.
I bought the typewriter, but sold it soon because it completely took the fun out of the game for me.
 
[quote name='keithp']Alright, I admit, I haven't played it either. So which version should I get? I've got a 'cube and PS2, and I know the PS2 has added content, so is there any reason I should get it for Gamecube? The visuals aren't a whole lot worse on PS2, right?[/QUOTE]

The GC version's visuals quite a bit better (though the PS2 version gets true widescreen) than the PS2. I know how visuals are of minor concern and whatnot, but this is one fantastic looking game and is reason enough as to why the next gen systems (or at least the 360) are not that major a leap in terms of graphics.

Gameplay wise, the GC version feels more natural but the PS2 version has more content. In all honesty, the GC version's controls just feel better to me. I was getting headshots within the first few minutes of playing the GC version but in the PS2 version, it took a while.

It's a really hard decision actually.:)
 
[quote name='botticus']Ha... this is sitting on my shelf, as well. I started playing RE0 last week, but while it was pretty and fun, I think the save ribbons thing is gonna piss me off, from a convenience standpoint more than anything else. So I might open up RE4 finally; I don't know if RE4 has that feature as well, but that wasn't really the point of my spiel.[/quote]

The save ribbons are not used in RE4. It still uses a typewriter to save, but saves are unlimited (max of 20 save spots but you don't need a damn ribbon to save).

I could not get through 0. I tried many times but I just got sick of the switching back and forth. RE4, on the other hand, rocks. It is pretty much a non-stop escort mission, but it just feels natural. I think I'm on Chapter 4-2 right now. I picked it up when it dropped to $20.
 
[quote name='botticus']Ha... this is sitting on my shelf, as well. I started playing RE0 last week, but while it was pretty and fun, I think the save ribbons thing is gonna piss me off, from a convenience standpoint more than anything else. So I might open up RE4 finally; I don't know if RE4 has that feature as well, but that wasn't really the point of my spiel.[/QUOTE]

You won't be able to go back to regular RE after you play 4. There's no way. It's one of the few games I played nonstop two or three times. I got it for $24 when it came out (Target Raincheck...now they're dead :cry:) and felt like I was ripping them off because it was so awesome. Additionally, this game was meant to be played on the cube. While the extra costumes in the Ps2 version are cool looking, Assignment ADA is boring and the graphics/sound take a large downgrade. Not to mention it's impossible to aim with the Ps2's analog stick. I fucking hate that thing.
 
What about for someone like me? I am a casual gamer and love games like Mario platforms, Animal Crossing, and Meteos. I've never really gotten into first person shooters (I have the hardest time aiming) and am not a big gore fan.......

That said, I don't mind a little mindless violence and am open to new things. I'm tempted based on the near-unanimous praise RE4 receives, but worry it's really only geared to certain kinds of players.

I appreciate your thougths.
 
[quote name='BrerDan']What about for someone like me?[/QUOTE]

It doesn't matter. This game has to be played. Even if you only play through the first chapter or so and puss out after that, it's still an experience that you won't soon forget.

I love hearing everyone talk about how amazing the game is from playing the first couple of chapters. Like someone else said, it only gets better. And better. And better.
 
I never finished it and I sold it.

I thought the game was kinda hard. I had to repeat alot of parts over and over. I made it pretty far tho. Well into chapter 3 maybe even into 4?

I did buy the game again recently for $15. I might give it another whirl.

I fought the controls alot the first time and got tired of it after nearly 20 hours and probably more with all my restarts. I had killed more than enough zombies by that point. I think I had my fill.

It didn't help either that the game had too many cutscenes and context sensitive press a button and watch your character do the action stuff. Or the go to the inventory screen to change a weapon slowdowns. Turn-offs for me.

I thought it looked great and was pretty intense at times tho. But after awhile I just got tired of it. You're mostly just killing guy after guy. IT's fun for awhile, but 20 hours? Nah. I've played too many pc fps games for it to hold my interest more than that.
 
I'm at 7.5 hours and not even 1/2 way through and I don't even think that counts all of the times I've been killed and had to start over.
 
awesome awesome game. played through it 3 times and all i can say is that the broken butterfly is the best weapon hands down (over the hand cannon and CT).
 
The cabin hold up was a great part of the game...too bad it wasn't harder and longer, but it did provide for some really tense moments..like oh shit they are coming in from everywhere!
 
RE:4 was my game of the year! It easily topped any other game I played, even GOW. It surpassed my expectations and it was the main reason I picked up a Gamecube. After reading this thread I think I'm going to jump on it again!
 
[quote name='trip1eX']I never finished it and I sold it.

I thought the game was kinda hard. I had to repeat alot of parts over and over. I made it pretty far tho. Well into chapter 3 maybe even into 4?

I did buy the game again recently for $15. I might give it another whirl.

I fought the controls alot the first time and got tired of it after nearly 20 hours and probably more with all my restarts. I had killed more than enough zombies by that point. I think I had my fill.

It didn't help either that the game had too many cutscenes and context sensitive press a button and watch your character do the action stuff. Or the go to the inventory screen to change a weapon slowdowns. Turn-offs for me.

I thought it looked great and was pretty intense at times tho. But after awhile I just got tired of it. You're mostly just killing guy after guy. IT's fun for awhile, but 20 hours? Nah. I've played too many pc fps games for it to hold my interest more than that.[/QUOTE]

For you and the guy above asking if its right for him. The weapon switching shouldnt have been an issue? maybe you were trying to play it like a FPS and not the game it is. If you need to break boxes use the quick change to switch to the knife. Otherwise run with your gun of choice. Its not like you have to switch a lot.?

To the person above asking if its right.. Its not a gore fest shoot em up. Its actually a lot deeper than that and very fun. I really really enjoyed it and when Toys R Us had some extras for $10 each I jumped on them for firends.

One of my all time favorite games.
 
Reality's Fringe said:
You won't be able to go back to regular RE after you play 4. There's no way.
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I'm currently playing RE0 for the first time and am enjoying it. I played RE4 for the first time a year ago and also enjoyed it.

You = WRONG'D
 
never really liked the previous resident evils, the controls were HORRIBLE, especially how the analog stick reacted to ur character's position, not to their respective location, ie up is not ur up, its ur character's forward, which couldve been ur right, left, etc. remember playing that one resident evil where ur on the train at the beginning, think it was 0, played for like 20 min and didnt like it at all

Resident evil 4, on the other hand, is one of the best game ive played in quite a long time
 
[quote name='Sleepkyng']awesome awesome game. played through it 3 times and all i can say is that the broken butterfly is the best weapon hands down (over the hand cannon and CT).[/quote]

Respectfully, I have to disagree. I love the CT. But, if we're talking reagular weapons, I liked my fully upgraded Red9 quite a bit. I tried the Blacktail, but vastly preferred the Red9.
 
[quote name='Americanpierg']never really liked the previous resident evils, the controls were HORRIBLE, especially how the analog stick reacted to ur character's position, not to their respective location, ie up is not ur up, its ur character's forward, which couldve been ur right, left, etc. remember playing that one resident evil where ur on the train at the beginning, think it was 0, played for like 20 min and didnt like it at all

Resident evil 4, on the other hand, is one of the best game ive played in quite a long time[/QUOTE]
Why do people have so much trouble with these controls? Especially in the later REs where you can turn around quickly by pressing back+B. Really, if you can't get it down within 5 minutes, you close-minded people should have your hands cut off.
 
[quote name='SMMM']Why do people have so much trouble with these controls? Especially in the later REs where you can turn around quickly by pressing back+B. Really, if you can't get it down within 5 minutes, you close-minded people should have your hands cut off.[/quote]

Just the fact people were willing to try kind of means they aren't closed minded, IMO. Why should anyone play a game where the controls are so fundamentally screwed up that it ruins the experience? Some people are willing to overlook it and some people aren't which I completely understand.

Hey, not everyone likes Metroid Prime solely based on the controls and to me it's the best console game ever made. I wish people would look past it but I understand when they can't.

Controls should not be something that you eventually get used to from playing for 5 hours - they should be intuitive and you should get used to them in 5 minutes. Besides, there are already way too many great games out there and we can't play them all.
 
[quote name='SMMM']I'm currently playing RE0 for the first time and am enjoying it. I played RE4 for the first time a year ago and also enjoyed it.

You = WRONG'D[/QUOTE]

Lies, utter lies.
 
[quote name='javeryh']Just the fact people were willing to try kind of means they aren't closed minded, IMO. Why should anyone play a game where the controls are so fundamentally screwed up that it ruins the experience? Some people are willing to overlook it and some people aren't which I completely understand.

Hey, not everyone likes Metroid Prime solely based on the controls and to me it's the best console game ever made. I wish people would look past it but I understand when they can't.

Controls should not be something that you eventually get used to from playing for 5 hours - they should be intuitive and you should get used to them in 5 minutes. Besides, there are already way too many great games out there and we can't play them all.[/QUOTE]

How do the controls ruin the experience? IMO, they've always added to the experience and atmosphere. If it were an action/adventure game, I'd understand, but it's not. It's survival horror. I think some people have always wanted it to be action/adventure, which is how we ended up with RE4. And what pisses me off the most are the people that say "RE4 best game ever made, all the other REs were complete and utter crap, this of course being based off my 10 minute experiences with the older REs", when RE4 and the older REs aren't really even in the same genre, and, imo, shouldn't be compared as they give different gameplay and experiences.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing RE4, it's one of my favorite of this gen. I just wish people would stop bashing the older REs for starting a new genre instead of conforming to an existing one.

Reality's Fringe said:
Lies, utter lies.
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Nope, been playing for 3 days and just got to disc 2.
 
Easily one of the best game's i've ever played. I bought it when it came out, loved it, then I kinda forgot about it and about 4 months ago came back to it and beat it. Awesome game, may play through it again.
 
Have you ever played a game that has a static camera that changes orientation frequently, but the controls are NOT relative to which way your character is facing forward? Yeah, it sucks. I just love going on to the next screen only to have my character turn around immediately back the way he came!
 
[quote name='Vegan']Have you ever played a game that has a static camera that changes orientation frequently, but the controls are NOT relative to which way your character is facing forward? Yeah, it sucks. I just love going on to the next screen only to have my character turn around immediately back the way he came![/QUOTE]

So, do you sleep while you play or are your reaction times that slow?

Besides, that has little to do with control scheme, but more with the angles. 3D Final Fantasies do this quite a bit, yet I don't see people complaining about those.
 
[quote name='SMMM']3D Final Fantasies do this quite a bit, yet I don't see people complaining about those.[/quote]

I do.
 
I hate RE 0-3/CV, but RE 4 is one of my all time favorite games. I got it for $10 at TRU, but had I known how high quality the game is, I would have spent $50 for it the day it came out.
I need to replay it one of these days.
 
I heard great things about RE4 that I decided to buy the game at full price in January 2005. It is one of my most played games for the GameCube, I just couldn't put the game down! It got crazier and crazier as the game progressed! You won't want to put this game down until you reach the very end! The Mercenaries is a blast to play too, it should definitely be released in the arcade.
 
[quote name='Brainwave0']It rocks to the very end, fellas. Once you finish it, you'll want to play through it AT LEAST a second time. I have two words for you, chicago typewriter. 'nuff said.[/QUOTE]

correction...it rocks almost to the end.

the final boss is not as dynamic as previous in the game
 
I played a few of the older RE's for a few minutes but probably the only reason I didn't play longer was lack of time...kind of like now. As for the controls...no they aren't bad they are just different. If you play for about 5 or 10 minutes playing becomes natural at least that's what I found with those games.

I know a lot of people say you can't really go backwards but RE4 has me interested in at least trying the Resident Evil remake for the Cube. I know its pretty cheap now so even if I hate it I won't lose much.
 
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