Resident Evil 5 - Official Topic

[NickSCFC]

Resident Evil 5

Availability: 2008
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom (In house)
Rating Info: 15+
Website: www.capcom.com (http://www.capcom.com)



Trailer: http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=6904&type=wmv

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[curryking1]

Capcom makes the game look like that and I will never, ever question them again. Ever.

Awesome opening for the thread tho, sweet stuff.

[VG Aficionado]

How about you remove that fake 360 case artwork?

And no, it won't look like that. More like an improved Dead Rising, but not as good as those screenshots from the teaser trailer.

[GTAce]

How about you remove that fake 360 case artwork?

And no, it won't look like that. More like an improved Dead Rising, but not as good as those screenshots from the teaser trailer.

Signed. :wave:

[GTShotoKen]

I have to agree with VG if they are still using the Framework engine to develop this title.

[curryking1]

I just said if.. lol :P

I'm not expecting them to either, but hey.. I'm willing to have my pants blown off for that lol.

[NickSCFC]

Well, it's bound to be at E3 next month, so this topic's here for comparisons!

Take it this picks up where Code Veronica left off (rather than Resi 4) with Chris and Claire setting off in the harrier and Chris saying "I'm going to finish umbrella once and for all!"

[Shadow Voa]

This is my second most wanted game of 2008 (nothing can beat MGS4 for number one) I really cant wait to get back to zombie slaying action just like the good ol days in the original games. I do hope this isnt Chris Redfield since Im getting tired of that guy, here's hoping its a new protagonist we havent met yet.

Although these new enemies seem to be a cross between PLagas and zombies... I really hope we get something from Capcom on RE5. But I didnt see it on their games list, so Im praying for a surprise from this game!!

[curryking1]

Where's Jill.. she's so hot lol.

[Shadow Voa]

Wearing mini skirts trying not to get raped after she barely escaped Raccoon City and Nemesis.

[NickSCFC]

But I didnt see it on their games list, so Im praying for a surprise from this game!!

E3 games lists are shit, I tell you guys this every year! They're just the mediocre games companies make that are on the show floor in playable form. Most likely we'll get a Resi 5 trailer or a rep playing the game. Oh, and I expect alot better graphics than Dead Rising (lol), I reckon going on how good Splinter Cell Double Agent looks the final game won't be far from that bottom screen!

[Pluto]

Where's Jill.. she's so hot lol.

She needs to make a come-back. I like the old Resident Evil gang. :(

[GTShotoKen]

Leon became such a badass in RE4. I want him and Claire to team up again.

I'm confused though, I thought RE5 was supposed to show how Umbrella actually came to an end so it should be a precursor to RE4, but then again; I'm not very positive that I'm right though especially since the Umbrella Chronicles is supposed to answer questons (if there are any questions to actually answer...now that I think about it since the RE stories themselves have never been too intriguing or well developed).

[SleazyBig slim]

This game wont look that good graphicly considering its using the same engine as DR,LP, and DMC4 ect.. also its not being built on PS3. RE5 will be a major let down graphicly me thinks.

[Shadow Voa]

Leon Kennedy cameo - (yes)
Jill Valentine cameo - (yes)
Billy Cowin cameo - (yes)
Albert Wesker cameo - (yes)
Rebecca Chambers cameo - (yes)
Clair Redfield cameo - (no)
Barry Burton cameo - (no)

All set for Resident Evil 5 ;)

[Shadow Voa]

Leon became such a badass in RE4. I want him and Claire to team up again.

I'm confused though, I thought RE5 was supposed to show how Umbrella actually came to an end so it should be a precursor to RE4, but then again; I'm not very positive that I'm right though especially since the Umbrella Chronicles is supposed to answer questons (if there are any questions to actually answer...now that I think about it since the RE stories themselves have never been too intriguing or well developed).

This is the Wii game, Umbrella Chronicles. This game will show the end of Umbrella and what really happened. Also RE4 was a side story and not a part of main storyline.

I believe RE5 is eluding to the birth of a new company with the virus. This company is run by none other then AW?

[curryking1]

This Resident Evil thread needs more Jill!!!

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P.S. What is the chronological order of the games? Never knew this stuff.

[Diresu]

I have to agree with VG if they are still using the Framework engine to develop this title.

My thoughts exactly.

[Pluto]

Leon Kennedy cameo - (yes)
Jill Valentine cameo - (yes)
Billy Cowin cameo - (yes)
Albert Wesker cameo - (yes)
Rebecca Chambers cameo - (yes)
Clair Redfield cameo - (no)
Barry Burton cameo - (no)

All set for Resident Evil 5 ;)


Completely agree.

Barry was a fat-bald headed enigma. He's not needed! :realmad

[Shadow Voa]

This Resident Evil thread needs more Jill!!!

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P.S. What is the chronological order of the games? Never knew this stuff.

Jill sandwich? hehe

Resident Evil Zero, Resident Evil, first half of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, Resident Evil 2, latter half of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, Resident Evil: Code Veronica, Resident Evil 4, and Resident Evil 5.

[VG Aficionado]

This Resident Evil thread needs more Jill!!!Agreed.

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[dnpmakkah]

Why doesn't Sony just make a crazy azz zombie game themselves. Would that be so wrong?

[GTAce]

Forbidden Siren....

[yoshaw]

Whoever is having astronomical expectations(lookin at you Nick!) should get it in check NOW! AND spare us the comparison whenever it is you're planning it.

Why?, You ask! Well, 3 words for ya budd. Frame Work Engine.

At max graphics capability, the RE5 game would look like DMC4 slightly touched up. DMC4 here being the best of what Framework Engine has shown to date, IMO.

So once again. Don't friggin ever ... ever imagine those TGS2005 screenshots/vid of RE5 were realtime. Coz they were NOT! Neither would be the game lookin ditto like that at launch. Keep them expectations on the low side, please. Same goes for you too makeitlookreal.

[/end of preach mode]

[Shadow Voa]

*cough* Who gives a damn if it looks like the freaking pictures we got. Im a fan of the story, characters, gameplay, genre, setting, all that stuff. I like Resident Evil for what it is, the only zombie game that always keeps me interested from start to finish.

I personally think the RE4 graphics were really impressive, even if they use the Frame Work Engine I dont care. Other graphics nuts will but they are the minority since real fans just want to play the game. Im especially psyched for this temperature aspect being added. Imagine seeing things as it gets too hot and you take damage from enemies that dont exist? Im so hyped for this game, thanks for the thread Nick!!

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[LiquidEagle]

VG, I don't want to ever see you post pictures from the Resident Evil movies again. Do you understand me? >:O

[Segitz]

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Yummi :D

I love such "manga" pics... To bad the PS3 doesnt support background images yet.

But saying "RE5" cannot look much better because of the Framework engine, is... well pretty unfounded. First, you need to look at what the team did with the GC (and PS2 for that matter) coding RE4... That game looked leaps and bounds better than anything I ever imagined possible on the old systems. If the right team will do that game, it will look good, even if the engine is limiting, because it can be upgraded. Also RE will feature much different camera angles than DMC will (much closer) so it can be dialed in for more detail up close. Also those "special effects" that DMC incorporates are missing in RE so to speak so they can add that left over system performance into other graphical effects.

I have high hopes for this game, I just fear that they wont have a good story (didnt like the RE4 story, I also hated the Ashley bits... I HATE having to protect her all the time, she is too fragile FGS)

[VG Aficionado]

VG, I don't want to ever see you post pictures from the Resident Evil movies again. Do you understand me? >:OYou know, Sienna Guillory impersonating Jill Valentine was the absolute best thing from both movies :-p

[aclar00]

Barry was the best, they need to bring him back, afterall he's still alive, if my memory of one of the endings from RE3 serves me right. RE1 was the best though,. Whoever thinks its 2 or some other one are completly out of their mind. Lol i still remember when barry said "I've got this" and held up his colt python revolver...ahhh the memories, i was only 11 when i beat that game....maybe even 10

[satriales]

My favourite bit from Resident Evil is when you find that puddle of blood next to the fireplace near the start of the game. Barry goes over to it and when you try and talk to him it says something like "Barry is busy investigating". He is attempting to solve the whole mystery just by looking at a puddle of blood, what a legend.

[Fazares]

it has to look way better than dead rising....along the lines of hs and uncharted...man,i ve seen the trailers in 1080i ,on my own ps3....my expectations have risen a lot since....

[masteratt]

I can easily believe the game will look like that because it doesn't look that impressive.

I can even say that's early build of the engine that they are using, look at his emotionless face when he is aiming the gun.
They will probably not use the Dead Rising/ DMC4 engine as that had face expressions anyway.

[VG Aficionado]

I can easily believe the game will look like that because it doesn't look that impressive.

I can even say that's early build of the engine that they are using, look at his emotionless face when he is aiming the gun.

They will probably not use the Dead Rising/ DMC4 engine as that had face expressions anyway.I think you need to take a look at the teaser trailer again because he's perfectly expressive and everything looks way better than anything I've seen so far from similar games, let alone Capcom games.

[makeitlookreal]

If the final game does not match what we have seen previously we need to all scream out, "BULLSHOT."

[Segitz]

You know, Sienna Guillory impersonating Jill Valentine was the absolute best thing from both movies :-p

I have to agree, though the movies still sucked compared to the grand scale of things... For a game movie it was rather good (as was Silent Hill)

But I hated Michelle Rodriguez in the movie...

(As I did when she was in Lost... fortunately she got killed off :D)

I have no problem with a "hard" woman in a movie, but she portrays is so badly, its not funny anymore

[satriales]

If the final game does not match what we have seen previously we need to all scream out, "BULLSHOT."
The trailer was CG and it just gives an idea of the setting and atmosphere in Resi5. You can't expect the graphics to be exactly like that.

[Smokey]

which movie are those shots from VG?

[VG Aficionado]

If the final game does not match what we have seen previously we need to all scream out, "BULLSHOT."I'm willing to bet money on that you'll be as disappointed with RE5 as you will be with Killzone. And the worst thing about everything anyway is that you probably never played a RE game before and you don't know they're excellent games and that the graphics and storyline were never as important as the art direction and the gameplay, which are the main reasons why the series is so popular.

which movie are those shots from VG?Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse.

[NickSCFC]

I give a damn about those E3 2005 screens, they're the whole reason I started to get excited about next-gen. Crysis is making me the most excited right now.

The next-gen hasn't started yet.

[NickSCFC]

I'm willing to bet money on that you'll be as disappointed with RE5 as you will be with Killzone. And the worst thing about everything anyway is that you probably never played a RE game before and you don't know they're excellent games and that the graphics and storyline were never as important as the art direction and the gameplay, which are the main reasons why the series is so popular.

Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse.

Funny, because each time a new Resident Evil game has come out it's been hailed as the "best in-game" graphics for it's respective system. There's nothing on PS2, GC or Wii that looks graphically as good or detailed as Resident Evil 4.

[VG Aficionado]

Funny, because each time a new Resident Evil game has come out it's been hailed as the "best in-game" graphics for it's respective system.I really don't know where you got that, that's certainly not the feeling I have about the RE series (and that's considering I'm a big fan of it) but taking into account how subjective that sounds, I doubt I should bother to discuss it.

There's nothing on PS2, GC or Wii that looks graphically as good or detailed as Resident Evil 4, IMO.Fixed.

[section]

What's with the Japanese craving for the humongous eyes on their characters? :) I've always wondered if it's got to do with the relatively small eyes of themselves, they need to affectuate the element they are probably interested in the most, or something along that way?

[Shadow Voa]

I'm willing to bet money on that you'll be as disappointed with RE5 as you will be with Killzone. And the worst thing about everything anyway is that you probably never played a RE game before and you don't know they're excellent games and that the graphics and storyline were never as important as the art direction and the gameplay, which are the main reasons why the series is so popular.

Have I told you how much I <3 you?

Stick that in your graphics asshole MILR!!!

Play RE5 or dont, play Killzone 2 or dont, but regardless if you do or dont, you are the minority and mean nothing since millions of others will play and be happy with what they are given!!

[Fazares]

I think you need to take a look at the teaser trailer again because he's perfectly expressive and everything looks way better than anything I've seen so far from similar games, let alone Capcom games.

hmm there are a lot of next gen games with that expressivity...there are other things that could hint at a cg teaser...imo

[yoshaw]

Have I told you how much I <3 you?

Stick that in your graphics asshole MILR!!!

We all love VG. I mean, who doesn't :)?

But c'mon!! No need to be hating on ANYONE regardless of their stance on any situation. Unless ofcourse I'm missing the part where you n MILR can share such jokes. In which case, my bad. Otherwise, please, let us not be too pokey with our comments.

hmm there are a lot of next gen games with that expressivity...there are other things that could hint at a cg teaser...imo

lol, both of you guys are saying the same thing. Funny to see either ones approach though ;)

I reckon, this thread needs a group hug. :wave:

[VG Aficionado]

We all love VG. I mean, who doesn't :)? :hugegrin:

I reckon, this thread needs a group hug. :wave::grouphug:



Luv 4 all! :cowboy: <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

[Shadow Voa]

We all love VG. I mean, who doesn't :)?

But c'mon!! No need to be hating on ANYONE regardless of their stance on any situation. Unless ofcourse I'm missing the part where you n MILR can share such jokes. In which case, my bad. Otherwise, please, let us not be too pokey with our comments.

I always make comments on his stance about graphics being the be all end all too gaming. Im sure he's not crying in a corner when I state my own position.

We need to get together like the Chainsawer from RE4 going for the head!!

[Fazares]

lol, both of you guys are saying the same thing. Funny to see either ones approach though ;)

I reckon, this thread needs a group hug. :wave:why am i thinkin about the good soul of barry white,all of sudden....?

[yoshaw]

why am i thinkin about the good soul of barry white,all of sudden....?

Doh!!

First the cross dressin colossi, now barry white. I'm never gonna see the end of this :XD:

[TheGreenElf]

General gaming?

[makeitlookreal]

I've played Resident Evil before at my friends house. A year or so ago we spent a couple of days playing through it.

The game is great in many ways! It has great game play, a good story line, and is really fun.

But I will stick by my comment that if the game does not match what has already been presented then we all need to yell out, "BULL SHOT!"

If you don't like my comments then too bad. I have a right to say what I want.

[woundingchaney]

As long as they deviate from the horrid gameplay of RE4 then Im all in for RE5.

[makeitlookreal]

I thought the game play of Resident Evil 4 was absolutely fantastic.

We all just have different opinions.

[VG Aficionado]

I've played Resident Evil before at my friends house. A year or so ago we spent a couple of days playing through it. Well, that's nice to hear.

The game is great in many ways! It has great game play, a good story line, and is really fun.Agreed except on the storyline.

But I will stick by my comment that if the game does not match what has already been presented then we all need to yell out, "BULL SHOT!" We don't. There's no use in doing that, but you don't understand this.

If you don't like my comments then too bad. I have a right to say what I want.Sure, but you're always saying the same thing. Always. Over and over and over again. And in case you haven't realised yet (although you should have), we don't care as much as you do.

As long as they deviate from the horrid gameplay of RE4 then Im all in for RE5.Well, just your opinion, because the gameplay was great to me. I just hope you're not suggesting they should focus more on the shooting, because that's the fear I have about it now that Capcom wants to make it succeed on the 360.

[woundingchaney]

I was the focus on shooting that ruined RE4 for me. I cant help but get the feeling from the title that they wanted to make an action game. The plot and puzzles became very elementary in their deliverance, there was next to no dramatic sequences that one typically associates with the RE series, they successfully removed both the horror and survival elements of the genre to only replace them with more zombies.


Essentially we have an archaic control scheme that doesnt translate very well at all to a game that in its newest iteration is little more than a shooter with some dynamic button sequences.


Best of the RE series:
Code Veronica (Dreamcast)
RE1 Remake (GC)

[VG Aficionado]

Code Veronica... best of the RE series? :huh: Maybe in terms of storyline, but the sales and the reviews don't agree with that I'm afraid. I don't agree with it myself either, I thought it was boring.

Archaic control scheme? :huh:

No dramatic sequences? Well, as many as the dreadful (in the worst sense) storyline allowed, to be honest.

On the horror and survival: I was totally put off by the "neutral Spanish" used in the game, but the atmosphere was fine. About the survival, I didn't see a problem with that, as the game is hard enough to require collecting enough weapons, ammunition and health items. What felt weird was the merchant though, but I guess that was a conscious design decision.

[rob the slob]

I was the focus on shooting that ruined RE4 for me. I cant help but get the feeling from the title that they wanted to make an action game. The plot and puzzles became very elementary in their deliverance, there was next to no dramatic sequences that one typically associates with the RE series, they successfully removed both the horror and survival elements of the genre to only replace them with more zombies.


Essentially we have an archaic control scheme that doesnt translate very well at all to a game that in its newest iteration is little more than a shooter with some dynamic button sequences.


Best of the RE series:
Code Veronica (Dreamcast)
RE1 Remake (GC)
Youre not saying you want the old control scheme back are you? I dont mind the horror being taken out since it was never any good in the old RE's because of the terrible voice acting.

Anyway, I have faith in Capcom to make this look incredible. I played Lost Planet on my friend's 360 and that game looks absolutely phenomenal in HD. Capcom will deliver.

[woundingchaney]

Code Veronica... best of the RE series? :huh:

Archaic control scheme? :huh:

No dramatic sequences? Well, as many as the dreadful (in the worst sense) storyline allowed, to be honest.

On the horror and survival: I was totally put off by the "neutral Spanish" used in the game, but the atmosphere was fine. About the survival, I didn't see a problem with that, as the game is hard enough to require collecting enough weapons, ammunition and health items. What felt weird was the merchant though, but I guess that was a design decision.
I really liked Code Veronica. :)


As for the control scheme. It really hasnt changed much since the first RE on the PS. Its very dated by control standards, particularly when RE4 moves in the shooter direction. If they want to move the RE series into more of a action paced title then start incorporating the notion into gameplay. Give me cover options, give me a superior layout other than hold "A" shoot with "B" and take an hour to turn around and run, make the enemies a little smarter instead of simply giving them shields or making more of them (why the hell do they drop all this ammo only to smack me with maces), etc.

Traditionally there was a very involved sense of drama in the series. Ammo was a large issue one had to plan encounters according to ammo amount and progression of the story. The "cat" sequences were famous in its genre (hell everyone remembers the entrance of the dogs and spiders of RE1 and even the one way glass sequence of the tyrant in RE2 and many others. The plot while at times was weak was always considerably based on a larger perspective of a constantly evolving menacing Umbrella Corp., now we have a lone goon dick looking for the Pres. daughter and a dainty occult. There is no aspect of survival anymore as both ammo and "health" are in abundant supply for relatively simple enemy encounters, the horror aspect is replaced with a very "campy" selection of enemies that waddle and moan at me from across the screen.

If RE5 can return to the series roots and expand on environment interaction as well as control scheme then Im all for it. I understand how many have enjoyed RE4, but in the end I cant help but feel after walking away from the title that they removed most of what made the RE series great (intensity, drama) and focused on the shooting aspect.

[Z]

What's with the Japanese craving for the humongous eyes on their characters? :) I've always wondered if it's got to do with the relatively small eyes of themselves, they need to affectuate the element they are probably interested in the most, or something along that way?
ignorant misconception. the reasons the play with the eye are three (to be overly general):
1- better expressive visibility and control.
2- universal/foreign audience in mind.
3- artisitc style/direction.
We all love VG. I mean, who doesn't :)?


I don't. not unless it is from 4 to 6 Tuesdays and Sundays. don't ask.
Code Veronica... best of the RE series?
it was the next-gen RE with superb graphics. no other RE came along for years. how can it not be a favorite?
if not it, many would chose RE2 for the content and split storyline. personally, Nemesis has a soft spot in my heart just because I loved the maniac so much!

[Fazares]

code veronica was great.... a real next gen resident evil....i hope they will not follow re4 steps(action oriented game)although i liked this game aswell....
resident evil has to be a real survival horror...again....

[Media]

I really love the Resident Evil games, except for the 1st and the 4th. The 2nd, 3rd, and Code Veronica are amazing, in my opinion. Odd? Maybe to some, but I hope that's the direction they put the game back in. I think they can really amp the horror factor up with next-gen graphics.

[Z]

RE4 is more of a run and gun game than a RE one. guess sometimes they'll try something new with a series and see how it goes.

[yoshaw]

I loved RE4's controls. They were more responsive and shooting zombies was simply put, fun-tastic! I'll take RE4's controls over any previous RE game. Thanks

Afairecall(from an old old capcom dev interview), RE5 will be built upon RE4's formula. I'm afraid those who couldn't stand RE4 would have to suck it up.

It's ok if people can't wrap their head around RE4 like RE5. But ask yourself when those 30mph running zombies approach our character(s), how'd you want your controls to be?, RE-Remake like or RE4 like?

I for one damn well know which one out of the two was more responsive.

[Media]

Zombies running at you isn't suspenseful or scary.
The last thing to scare me a bit in a RE game was the Bandersnatch in RE:CV.

[GTShotoKen]

RE4 felt pretty much the same to me, but with more intensity and better enemies. I mean if you really think about it alot of the situations were the same, but you were just lacking the completely odd camera angles of past games. How many times can it honestly scare some one for an enemy to come on screen from the direction the camera wasn't facing.

[yoshaw]

@Media,
Uhm, maybe you should write to capcom or something. Coz the trailer indicates there will be fast running zombies in the upcoming RE. It won't be scary but it will be intense. RE4 had plenty of them tense moments.

Scary you ask? The game will take place in bright sunlight for the first time in its history. I'd say chances of you jumping out of your seat during these sequences would be next to nil if any. Goodluck though.

Also good luck with suspense and scare. RE games have never scared me except for RE1 of PS1 age when dogs come in crashing through the window.

But I can guarantee, the game will be one helluva action filled sequel to RE4. Can't wait to blast them 28dayslater like zombies and german suplex mutants out of a sticky situation.

RE4 felt pretty much the same to me, but with more intensity and better enemies. I mean if you really think about it alot of the situations were the same, but you were just lacking the completely odd camera angles of past games. How many times can it honestly scare some one for an enemy to come on screen from the direction the camera wasn't facing.

Excellent points!!

[Media]

@Media,
Uhm, maybe you should write to capcom or something. Coz the trailer indicates there will be fast running zombies in the upcoming RE. It won't be scary but it will be intense. RE4 had plenty of them tense moments.

Scary you ask? The game will take place in bright sunlight for the first time in its history. I'd say chances of you jumping out of your seat during these sequences would be next to nil if any. Goodluck though.

Also good luck with suspense and scare. RE games have never scared me except for RE1 of PS1 age when dogs come in crashing through the window.

But I can guarantee, the game will be one helluva action filled sequel to RE4. Can't wait to blast them 28dayslater like zombies and german suplex mutants out of a sticky situation.



Excellent points!!

Oh I know that, Yoshaw, I wasn't directing that at you specifically. You just brought it up, and it was already my understanding that there would be running zombies in the game. The only way I think they can make the fast zombies scary if they come in few, at random points (like the hell hounds would).

[Smokey]

i just want to be scared shitless like in SH:2 c'mon please (i know not the topic buuut i want SH:2 remake)

[mario25]

I really love the Resident Evil games, except for the 1st and the 4th. The 2nd, 3rd, and Code Veronica are amazing, in my opinion. Odd? Maybe to some, but I hope that's the direction they put the game back in. I think they can really amp the horror factor up with next-gen graphics.

1 and 4 are the only ones I like :laugh:

[woundingchaney]

RE4 has running zombies although they tend to slow their pace once they get within about 10 feet of the character (but I dont think always they slow down in the latter parts of the game). If one shoots the running zombie they stumble and fall.



If I remember right RE5 does take place in the daylight (at least partially anyways) but there is some sort of ordeal revolving around the character being in the sun or out in the open too long due to enormous amounts of "heat". Although this has been so long ago (Im thinking 05).

[GTShotoKen]

If I remember right RE5 does take place in the daylight (at least partially anyways) but there is some sort of ordeal revolving around the character being in the sun or out in the open too long due to enormous amounts of "heat". Although this has been so long ago (Im thinking 05).

That's about right. I remember the director talking about how they were experimenting with the main character being delusional (I believe) if he stays out in the sun too long.

[yoshaw]

RE4 has running zombies although they tend to slow their pace once they get within about 10 feet of the character (but I dont think always they slow down in the latter parts of the game). If one shoots the running zombie they stumble and fall.

If I remember right RE5 does take place in the daylight (at least partially anyways) but there is some sort of ordeal revolving around the character being in the sun or out in the open too long due to enormous amounts of "heat". Although this has been so long ago (Im thinking 05).

RE4 has like slow running zombies. They seem to be animated as if running but nowhere near tense running. It was the surrounding of 5-8 zombies that was really tension filled moment in RE4. Oh and not to mention the Chainsaw dude, that sob could run. Just the sound of that machine in his hands made me keep my fair distance with shotgun equipped tightly in Leon's hands.

OMG, speaking of tension running. The super zombie of RE-Remake. Now that shit could run!!

Oh I know that, Yoshaw, I wasn't directing that at you specifically. You just brought it up, and it was already my understanding that there would be running zombies in the game. The only way I think they can make the fast zombies scary if they come in few, at random points (like the hell hounds would).

My bad. I actually thought for a second that you probably missed the trailer of RE5. I totally respect your liking for scary moments. It's just that combined with tension, the scare factor could get cranked up way higher compared to plain jump in the seat moments. I'm not authority on RE5(everyone on the forum shouts, 'duh!') but just a calculated guess on my part that from RE4's popularity, capcom could very well follow the same path. RE4 generated a hype that was beyond any other RE's reach.

Would you believe how crazy I was just to go out n buy a friggin Gamecube just to have RE4 and REremake. Back then RE4 was thought to be exclusive to Nintendo. I was shattered to hear months later than its coming to PS2 too Doh! (>_<). Although it was totally worth the expense as I had already finished the game year before them chaps on PS2 :P

Anyways, I too wish for the game to be spooky in a sense. Infact, the trailer itself shows an edgy moment when the lead suddenly gets surprised by the sunshade above him suddenly disappearing into a cloud of black crows. I mean seriously, wtf? If it were an ingame moment, some of us would definitely jump, given capcom pull it off in a cool way. I'm totally with ya but am just reckoning that capcom might wanna go the tried(& financially successful) formula of RE4 than any previous one. Hopefully its a mix of all RE's and not just RE4.

That's about right. I remember the director talking about how they were experimenting with the main character being delusional (I believe) if he stays out in the sun too long.

Yea, that same interview had the director saying the game will be more akin to RE4. ANd yes this was way back right after TGS2005 I believe. Famitsu interview or something.

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Zombies running at you isn't suspenseful or scary.

hell of a lot better than walking and snail speed and bucket smarts. look at the movie 28 Days Later (a sequel is coming out called 28 weeks later). when you have inteligent zombies and they can run as fast as a normal human, you suddenly double the threat (and thus fear) of the enemy many more times.

i just want to be scared shitless like in SH:2 c'mon please (i know not the topic buuut i want SH:2 remake)

who the hell gets scared from RE past the PSOne days? that is why the horror is left for Silent Hill and Fatal Frame. ;)