Did RE5 feel dumbed down to anyone else?

I loved the game but compared to RE4 it feels a little dumbed down. You can replay chapters, keep items after dying, start off with max health, can't combine treasures... Basically it's not as challenging as it could be. I felt the same way about MGS4. It's like the developers are scared to alienate anyone. I guess the mass market approach consumes everyone except the smaller guys, like Atlus

Hmm I am starting to be glad that I did not spend 60 bucks on this game.So far all I have heard is the game is easier than past RE games,it is shorter that RE4.I love Resident evil but I am not buying a game that is shorter and easier than the past ones for full price....No matter how long I have been waiting.K1LLR3175

[QUOTE="K1LLR3175"]Hmm I am starting to be glad that I did not spend 60 bucks on this game.So far all I have heard is the game is easier than past RE games,it is shorter that RE4.I love Resident evil but I am not buying a game that is shorter and easier than the past ones for full price....No matter how long I have been waiting.gedo

This game is shaping up to be god awful. I'm almost pleased now that I rolled my fully paid off pre-order to inFAMOUS. I liked RE4, but if what everyone is saying about this game is true, it's definitely not worth full price. Horrid controls, lackluster story, zero replay value -- hmph. What has the RE series gone to? Ahhh, the mass market. I see. It doesn't take intellect to run around, totting a gun.

This game is shaping up to be god awful. I'm almost pleased now that I rolled my fully paid off pre-order to inFAMOUS. I liked RE4, but if what everyone is saying about this game is true, it's definitely not worth full price. Horrid controls, lackluster story, zero replay value -- hmph. What has the RE series gone to? Ahhh, the mass market. I see. It doesn't take intellect to run around, totting a gun.

cdx00

[QUOTE="K1LLR3175"]Hmm I am starting to be glad that I did not spend 60 bucks on this game.So far all I have heard is the game is easier than past RE games,it is shorter that RE4.I love Resident evil but I am not buying a game that is shorter and easier than the past ones for full price....No matter how long I have been waiting.gedo

Absolutely! despite what has been said I still think it's an absolute gem of a game. Granted it doesn't last 60-100 hrs but, it lasts as long as a game like this should. Has great graphics, haunting soundtrack, easy gameplay, and thestory keeps you intrigued chapter after chapter. Plus, you have the online mode and can play with another player (and this is going to rhyme) which adds yet another layer to an already great game. Adventure game of the year in my book.

This game is really awesome the boss fights are pretty good. Especially the Irving fight on the boat. I feel sorry for the people who don't get this game because one or two people told them it was bad they probably don't even own the game themselves.

[QUOTE="K1LLR3175"]Hmm I am starting to be glad that I did not spend 60 bucks on this game.So far all I have heard is the game is easier than past RE games,it is shorter that RE4.I love Resident evil but I am not buying a game that is shorter and easier than the past ones for full price....No matter how long I have been waiting.gedo

I hate.. repeat, hate that I have to agree with this thread.

I got into RE late, I played RE4 cuz a buddy of mine kept saying how awesome it was back in the day. I played the heck out of it on my PS2 and I loved it. Enter RE5 - the hype was huge, and from what was on the net, it seemed poised to be just as awesome as what was before it.

Now as of last night, I'm on chapter 4-2. I played over weekend and a bit last night, what I can tell you is this - it doesn't feel right. It does feel dumbed down, watered down if you will. I'm playing it on normal (I really should have played it on a higher difficulty), but there just don't seem to be enough enemies. Not only that, there are like NO variety in the zombies at all. Not like how RE4 gave you different types of zombies and monsters and that was exciting.

Furthermore, what's up with the ammo?? Is it just me, or does it seems like there's never enough ammo? Now I know all about ammo conservation - I know how to save ammo and scrounge around for it. In RE4, the ammo availability was just right - you always had ammo, but only just enough of it. Here, I'm always at a loss. And it's not because of Sheva - I only let her use the Beretta and HK while I use the SVD and shotty and we're just always out of ammo.

Ahhh well... I guess it's not all that bad. It's just these few things that make me feel it's gimped.

RE5 sucks compared to RE1 and RE2

[QUOTE="K1LLR3175"]Hmm I am starting to be glad that I did not spend 60 bucks on this game.So far all I have heard is the game is easier than past RE games,it is shorter that RE4.I love Resident evil but I am not buying a game that is shorter and easier than the past ones for full price....No matter how long I have been waiting.gedo

This game is shaping up to be god awful. I'm almost pleased now that I rolled my fully paid off pre-order to inFAMOUS. I liked RE4, but if what everyone is saying about this game is true, it's definitely not worth full price. Horrid controls, lackluster story, zero replay value -- hmph. What has the RE series gone to? Ahhh, the mass market. I see. It doesn't take intellect to run around, totting a gun.

cdx00

The game is good and action packed. In just few minutes of playing it I get used to the games controls. Moreover, when playing any game there is always a learning curve for the controls so why complain for it when its not that hard. I played RE4 and I liked the control of RE5 more than RE4.

Heres what I liked about the controls

• Smooth aiming compared to RE4
• 180 degree turn
• Quick inventory
• Fire using R1 button is like firing a real gun (That is why this kind of button mapping is widely used in games that uses guns such as Resistance, GTA4, Killzone2).
• Stop and shoot scheme is an RE way of playing (We should not complain about it this is not Dead Space nor Uncharted this is RE).

There are also game features in RE5 that I liked such as

• Having a partner means strategize for both (watching its back while fighting and emptying its ammo is challenging fun)
• Mounting on a Machine Gun or Rail Gun.
• Riding at the back of a Humvee gunning down zombie like creatures and boss fights
• Riding a Hovercraft
• Less exploring more enemy

really??? so you wont get it just because the game is short and it is easier (which isnt).... let me tell you something if your a fan of the series then get it i recommand you. ooo and yes the game is shorter then RE4, but hey the game is awesome.

I am up to chapter 5-3 so far great game. Some of the best action cut scenes i have seen and great boss battles and it somehow still feels like RE!!!

Whatever happened to having to conserve your bullets and picking your battles like the early RE games... Its more like an action game than a survival horror, but I still think its fun

I loved the game but compared to RE4 it feels a little dumbed down. You can replay chapters, keep items after dying

istuffedsunny

I loved the game but compared to RE4 it feels a little dumbed down. You can replay chapters, keep items after dying, start off with max health, can't combine treasures... Basically it's not as challenging as it could be. I felt the same way about MGS4. It's like the developers are scared to alienate anyone. I guess the mass market approach consumes everyone except the smaller guys, like Atlus

istuffedsunny

i didn't play RE5 but in MGS4 why dont you try the extreme dificulty and killing everyone only with the tranquilizer gun :)

I also think this. I don't like the idea of having a shop in games like these.mr_so_evil