Capcom Resident Evil 4

this game is the reason why i got the cube. This g ...

Posted May 2, 2005 - this game is the reason why i got the cube. This game has the best storyline, the best graphics, of any cube game. The game is fairly long and challenging but it makes it worth it. If you don't own it, get it. If you do, why are you reading this you should be playing it.

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Wow, where to begin. This may end up as one of my ...

Posted Jun 19, 2005 - Wow, where to begin. This may end up as one of my favorite games EVER, and I've been playing games since the Atari 2600. Easily one of the best games this generation has to offer. Mikami and co. had the guts to completely change the Resident Evil formula by getting rid of fixed camera angles, pre-rendered backgrounds and other elements of the RE series that we all loved, or hate. In RE4, there's no need to conserve ammo or even backtrack as much as previous RE titles, solving pointless puzzles like finding the chicken key to a room by filling up 2 liter bottles exactly same with 5 ounces of water. Ok, I might have made that up but the previous RE titles had some pretty lame puzzles. In RE4, those puzzles are almost gone and have been replaced with puzzles that actually make sense and avoid unnecessary back tracking. The most obvious change in RE4 is the camera system. No longer does it hover above rooms, giving you the worst possible angles by not showing you what you're shooting at. In RE4, the camera is positioned behind you at all times. The aiming system is very neat as well. You can shoot enemies in the head or in the legs, and they'll react accordingly on where you hit their bodies. There are LOTS of enemies in this game. I'm talking about a death count of over 1000 by the end of this game. Yeah, you can see this game is not the typical Resident Evil game. This game is NON-STOP ACTION. If you hated RE before, reconsider getting this game. Many critics and gamers have agreed that this game is one of the best games they've played, and it's easily a contender for Game of the Year 2005. There are lots of replay values with minigames unlocked after completion. The game is very long, unlike the other RE titles that took maybe 10 hours at most. This game is over 20 hours and that's with LOTS OF ACTION. Other RE titles, you only killed maybe what, 30 zombies? And speaking of zombies, there's none of them in this game. The zombies are replace by smart villagers that for some reason want to tear your head apart. I could tell you why but that'd be spoiling the game. Anyway, just buy this game now if you like ACTION at all. Notice the emphasis on ACTION in this review. There's lots of it, especially for a RE game.

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i love this game

Posted Jan 10, 2006 - This game is the best game i have ever played. It is my vavorite game. I can play it for hour on top of hours it is the best game ever made. Capcom did a great job creating this game. The sound is amazing. There is tons of action and I mean tons. The graphics are amazing. I suggest this game to anyone

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With Resident Evil 4, Capcom has successfully -- t ...

Posted Apr 30, 2005 - With Resident Evil 4, Capcom has successfully -- triumphantly -- taken the franchise to the next level. It's really emphasized the "survival" in survival horror, too. You're oftentimes on the run for your life. And villagers, much smarter than any zombie, team up, dodge bullets, and do other nasty things. Then there are the boss fights, which are unexpectedly brilliant. This game is extremely scary, and that fear is intensified by the graphics.

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The best survival horror game ever. Resident Evil ...

Posted Apr 20, 2005 - The best survival horror game ever. Resident Evil 4 tops them off. There is an over the shoulder camera view that works excellent. You don't fight zombies in this game, but rather towns fold. Nevertheless, it's still just as frightening as fighting zombies in the previous game. If you are a fan of survival horror, or even if you aren't, you must check out this game.

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When this game was first announced, I had no inter ...

Posted Jun 3, 2005 - When this game was first announced, I had no interest in the Resident Evil series. I was never a big fan of gory games, and RE4 didn't impress me too much. After reading a few impressions of the game demo, I gained a little interest. But after seeing the trailer... I had to get this game. It's worth it. The first thing you'll notice about the game is its graphics. They are without a doubt some of the best visuals you'll see on the current generation of consoles. But graphics don't make a game great. Fortunately, Resident Evil 4 is top-notch in the gameplay area as well. The controls are very similar to previous Resident Evil games, but due to the new camera angle, it plays more like a FPS. It's a good thing the controls are easy, too, because you're going to need as much help as you can get against your enemies. The series' classic zombies have been replaced by crazy humans, who will use every tool at their disposal to ensure your destruction. Expect to find yourself running from pitchforks, scythes, crossbows, and *shudder* chainsaws as the game progresses. And expect to lose your head a few times too. The AI in this game takes every chance it gets to kill your character, and a lot of the time it succeeds. I really can't find any major faults with Resident Evil 4. The graphics, sound, and presentation are extraordinarily good. The game world is very diverse, more than I expected. The pacing of the game is great; just as you think you'll get a break, something else is trying to kill you. It's a roller coaster of thrills, and it feels just like a great action movie. Unlike other games, the action is all in the gameplay, though. There are cutscenes, but they're generally short and sometimes even interactive. The whole game is an awesome experience, and anyone even remotely interested should make it a point to play this game as soon as possible.

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Great experience even if your not a Resident Evil ...

Posted Jun 2, 2005 - Great experience even if your not a Resident Evil fan. Well worth the money. There are multiple bonuses one can go for: Soundtrack CD, Behind the Scenes DVD, Strategy Guide, and Tin Edition. I went for the behind the scenes DVD bonus. But you can download this and the Music off the net, so I would say go for the Strategy Guide or Tin Edition. Things I enjoyed: Enemies introduced at the right time. I never got bored killing the same enemy. Some points in the game made me actually jump. Twitch action sequences are done well.

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This is truly a reason to own a Gamecube. Resident ...

Posted May 4, 2005 - This is truly a reason to own a Gamecube. Resident Evil 4 is a total revival of the Resident Evil series. There are no more zombies, no more Umbrella, and no more T or G-virus. Resident Evil 4 takes place in Europe, where Leon has been given an order to find the President's daughter. His investigation leads him to a village filled with crazy villagers. Along the way he will battle with tons of enemies in some of the intense situations ever in an RE, fight some very memorable bosses, and unravel the mystery behind the village's mysterious inhabitants. Gameplaywise (and in every other aspect for that matter), this game is a perfect ten. Leon now has the ability to aim his gun anywhere and hit different parts of the enemies bodies which will affect them in different ways. Hit them in the hand to make them drop their weapon or hit them in the leg to make them fall. Leon also has a variety of ways to interact with the environment. Sometimes you can barricade yourself inside of a house while trying to fend off a crowd of villagers. The villagers will then use ladders to try to enter the windows upstairs or group up next to the door or downstairs windows and try to break them open. Sound intense? It is, and very well done. As the game progresses the enemies will change, but the same intensity will still be present. Even though plenty has changed about RE4, it still has an RE feel to it and a few nostalgic moments that will make hardcore fans feel right at home. It has changed enough, however, to bring in plenty of new fans for the RE series. It is definitely a contender for Game of the Year and I cannot recommend it enough.

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Resident Evil 4 is ba far the best entry in the se ...

Posted Apr 5, 2005 - Resident Evil 4 is ba far the best entry in the series to date. All I can say everytime I pop it in the 'Cube is "wow". The graphics are beautifully done in way that makes me glad they dropped the classic pre-rendered screens. The sound effectis are so awesome too. You don't know fear until you are walking along in a forest beckdrop with the sounds of a deadly enemy just around the corner. The new enemies are astounding, too. They actually scare me all the way through this time around. Anyways, this game is a must have whether you like Residetn Evil or not.

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I have played through and beaten this game once. I ...

Posted Mar 13, 2005 - I have played through and beaten this game once. I plan on going back and playing it again some time. If you own a Gamecube and do not own this game, you are missing out on one very great game. This game has the best graphics ever shown on the system. It really gave me new faith in the Resident Evil series since it was getting kind of old and stale. I highly recommend this game to every Gamecube owner. Go and buy it now.

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This is just a great game. It is one of the best g ...

Posted Apr 14, 2005 - This is just a great game. It is one of the best games I have played in a long time. While the only other Resident Evil game I've played is Zero, I have to say the controls in this one feel much better. Controlwise, the only real difference is in allowing you to aim, but actually being able to see where you're going makes the character feel a lot less like a tank. In fact, the controls feel really good now. I think the game does a fairly good job of keeping up the eerie feeling, despite no longer being able to rely on bad camera angles hiding the monsters. The more open areas of the game are crowded with structures, any of which might be hiding an enemy. I think it feels more real to be ambushed in a real seeming environment, than to walk directly into a zombie because the camera wouldn't let you look in front of you. The boss fights are pretty good. Many of the normal fights happen in very close quarters, giving the player a nearly constant feeling of being nearly overwhelmed, without actually making it impossible. I guess I'm just trying to say that the game does a very good job of puling the player into it. What else can I say? You might think blowing up people's heads might get boring after a while, but it doesn't.

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My sons are crazy about the Res.Evil series. This ...

Posted Feb 22, 2005 - My sons are crazy about the Res.Evil series. This installment lives up to all expectations. The graphics will blow you away. The only problem I have with games like this is the price. I bought this one new because we had already rented it, and I knew my sons loved it.

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Wow. Resident Evil 4 brought huge changes into th ...

Posted Mar 12, 2005 - Wow. Resident Evil 4 brought huge changes into the series and somehow, it ended up being one of the best games ever produced. The graphics are simply beautiful -- every environment is unique and there's some very good character designs. The sound is good because of the haunting musical score and the very fitting sound effects which draw you into the game. It's worth noting that the game also supports 5.1 surround sound. The gameplay is unbelievably good as your enemies are smarter and more difficult to dispatch than ever before. There's a ton of action in this game and yes, it's as scary as past installments. Basically, every aspect of the gameplay is well done and the game as a whole is massively entertaining.

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Resident Evil reborn on the Gamecube

Posted Nov 14, 2005 - Capcom kind of ran out of steam with the Resident Evil franchise but they reinvented the fourth installment for the Gamecube, and in my opinion, it's the best one yet. The graphics, sound and presentation are some of the best of this console generation. The new analog control scheme and camera angle make a world of difference. There were so many times in the old games where I would die because the D-pad controls were so bad. The only gripe (which is minor) is that RE4 is not quite as scary as the old games. It's filled with more non-stop action moments but contains less of the "dogs crashing through the window" moments that make you jump out of your seat. If I had to choose between the Gamecube or PS2 version, I would probably get the Gamecube due to the better graphics. The PS2 version has some extra items, costumes and extra missions but I believe this (GC) was how RE4 was meant to be played.

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Resident Evil 4 is far above any game in the serie ...

Posted Apr 25, 2005 - Resident Evil 4 is far above any game in the series and far above any survival horror game ever. The game is filled with atmosphere (as are most survival horror games), but Resident Evil 4 also has a solid shooting engine (if sometimes slow or imprecise) and is filled with action. The camera is now behind the player and this completely changes things. You can actually see whats ahead of you, whats around you, and what you are shooting at. Overall it has excellent graphics, excellent sound, excellent atmosphere, and is an excellent game! 5 Stars, highly reccomended.

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