Posted March 11, 2009 Got a call from gamestation asking if i would like to pick up my new elite at midnight on thursday... i start work at like 2am so maybe.... if i can be bothered to get up early enough lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 11, 2009 had a confirmation from game also, should be here 2moro morning......finally a reason to get up early! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) My resi 5 pre-order from Game is still held as a preorder. Think i'll cancel as it's not looking good for delivery tomorrow and if it miraculously does i usually don't get my post till after lunch anyway. (half a day off wasted) Edited March 12, 2009 by Gio001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 Been playing the game a while now and It's great. Been playing it in co-op. On Hard (aka vetern). So far RE4 seems like a better game, but RE5 is slowly getting better. And the amount of extra things to do in this game sure kicks it up a notch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 I'm really hoping that this arrived for me today, if not then *shrugs* tomorrow, but just would be nice... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 I'm shocked since my copy has just arrived and I ordered from Play.com! Normally takes 3 - 5 days for an item to arrive, and they only sent it yesterday! But if my online buddy doesn't receive his today, I won't be playing mine anyways :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 Agree with Diemetrix, not as good as 4 but still an amazing game. Can't wait for Rob to get in so we can do some Co-Op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 Mine got dispatched today, can't wait! Though I'm kinda expecting it to be worse than RE4, wasn't too keen on the demo in all honesty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 Got this in the post earlier; just got Fallout 3 yesterday which kind of makes it hard to chose! I'll no doubt be playing Resi though after I grab a quick snack... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 Mine got dispatched today, can't wait! Though I'm kinda expecting it to be worse than RE4, wasn't too keen on the demo in all honesty. If you like RE4 It's nigh on impossible not to love RE5 trust me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 I know I said I'd avoid this thread until I completed RE5, but I got it through the post earlier, and just feel like posting some thoughts on it. I've got to the start of chapter 2-1, and it's brilliant so far! In my opinion it's on par with RE4 at the moment. The cutscenes are sublime and the action is relentless, I've actually died twice already! The enemies seem a lot more brutal than they were in RE4, and even moreso than the RE5 demo. I'm amazed by the ammount of unlockable content too, this'll deffinitely keep me occupied for a long while! However, the "History of Resident Evil" segments seem pretty pointless to add during loading screens, being as the game loads so fast. There's hardly any time to read them! I'm just thankful there's a library where you can read them at your own pace. But then I already know most of it anyway, though it's a good addition for anyone needing a recap. Also... ... I'm suprised at how quickly some of the characters have been offed in this game. Your informant, the blonde girl and the entirety of Alpha Team are already dead, and that's only in the first chapter! It doesn't annoy me, it's just a big suprise, since the trailers made them out to have bigger roles. And does anyone else feel that this game seems a tad MGS4-esque, or is it just me? Not that that's a bad thing, it's just something I've noticed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 I got my copy in the post this morning but can't play it because my 360 is currently on its way back to me from being repaired. My brother has his own 360 but is being a complete asshole and not letting me near his machine so looks like it'll be tomorrow (hopefully) til I can play it. Its killing me that its here in front of me and I can't give it a go!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 I got my copy in the post this morning but can't play it because my 360 is currently on its way back to me from being repaired. My brother has his own 360 but is being a complete asshole and not letting me near his machine so looks like it'll be tomorrow (hopefully) til I can play it. Its killing me that its here in front of me and I can't give it a go!!!! I'm sorry but that's more than a bit funny lol. Hopefully the wait should make the actual experience all that better. Still not too hyped for this really but it's probably sitting at home waiting for me right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 WOOOOO just got dispatched from Amazon. Now to wait about half week to get to play it. I can do constructive things like counting the minutes until it gets here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 You're all overeacting... and this is coming from a guy's who's favourite series is RE. And who's expectations aren't that high... (but has still preordered the damn thing) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 I've played so far, most of? the first chapter... I loved Resi 4 and this is... well a retread (there is no avoiding it) but with bigger setpieces etc, the co-op orientated aspect while a very welcome addition when playing with another human does kind of segment the gameplay when playing alone as Sheva's A.I wanders between helpful and non-responsive, while it's true that you can call her to your side (which you will do frequently) that doesn't stop her from getting killed from time to time and creating moments of frustration. Also the whole thing about you're not 'alone' anymore making it less scary, to an extent maybe but the atmosphere is still there, it might not be 'true' survival horror like the first few games were (whatever that is) but it's more action-survival-horror just like Resi 4 which is both it's biggest strength and it's largest weakness depending on your viewpoint (but people who don't like the 'new' style can always play the older ones) Imo though it is true, if you loved Resi 4 you will most likely still like Resi 5, a lot. Putting it simply, bar the inclusion of co-op gameplay, it's not as revolution, merely an evolution but a highly welcome one it's excellent to see them try a new angle with proper co-op gameplay (yes I know Resi 0 had you controling two characters but it's not quite the same) I'm not sure if they will keep the co-op aspects for the next game though, or if they do it will be done with a serious overhaul once again. Anyway with all that said, I am still really enjoying it so far, the visuals and sound are spot-on, the controls while 'clunky' work as well as they always have and it's reasonably well paced for what little exploration there is in the way of deviating from the main path, thouroughly enjoyable so far and I would reccomend it, just don't expect the earth from it. Oh one thing I forgot to add though, I love the quick select feature in the new inventory, one of the better 'small' additions to the game Imo. ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 Just under half way through so i thought id post some impressions. As many said it's very simlar to Resident Evil 4, when you get on i hope people agree with me and say it's actually just RE4 with a new skin some bits even levels are that similar. Am i bothered? Hell no, this game is fantastic. So far one of the best games this gen, Resi 4 was one of the best games ever made and even playing that again in HD would of suited me fine and this is even better. One good about this is the AI partner, i was worried that she would ruin the game for me and well to put it blunt she hasn't, hell she hasn't even done anything wrong really apart from eating ammo a little. All in all it's amazing, very very similar to RE4 but i honestly don't care one bit, it's not like this is this third of forth game that it is like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 i just finsihed chapter 1-2 and wow, that was a good bit! im playing through alone first time, waiting for a mate to get it as he will be my online side kick. that is a fair term, as i am almost alwatys better then him at games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 I just want to say that the games gets better after the first chapter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 And I just want to say that the PS3 version is a bit disappointing. It looks great, don't get me wrong, but the framerate is worse than it was in the demo! Ah well, c'est la vie. I decided to start on Veteran and it seems about equal to Professional in RE4, so Pro in this should be a nice challenge; one that I'll save for co-op, I think. I'm playing through solo at the moment and whilst Sheva kept standing in front of the chainsaw guy like a lemon, other than that she's been pretty good. Nowhere near the level of a decent human player, of course, but then I suppose they couldn't make her too good or she'd play the game for you on the lower difficulties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 Japan Sales - 2 to 8 01. [PS3] Resident Evil 5 (Capcom) 319,000 / NEW 02. [NDS] Seventh Dragon (SEGA) 80,000 / NEW 03. [360] Resident Evil 5 (Capcom) 79,000 / NEW 04. [PSP] Shin Sangoku Musou MULTI RAID (KOEI) 63,000 / 283,000 05. [PS3] Yakuza 3 (SEGA) 53,000 / 425,000 06. [NDS] Mario & Luigi RPG 3 (Nintendo) 44,000 / 351,000 07. [NDS] Aibou DS (Tecmo) 43,000 / NEW 08. [PS2] Super Robot Taisen Z Special Disc (Namco Bandai) 28,000 / NEW 09. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP the Best) (Capcom) 17,000 / 467,000 10. [NDS] Tennis no Oji-Sama: Doubles no Oji-Sama - Girls, Be Gracious! (Konami) 14,000 / NEW RES 1st week (% of LTD) PS1 Resident Evil - 149K (12.5%) PS1 Resident Evil 2 - 1.39m (64.5%) PS1 Resident Evil 3 - 1.01m (72.7%) PS2 Resident Evil 4 - 235K (51.6%) GCN Resident Evil 4 - 146K (65.9%) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 PS1 Resident Evil 2 - 1.39m (64.5%)PS1 Resident Evil 3 - 1.01m (72.7%) What!?? Resi 2 and 3 sold over 1m in their first week?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 Im just starting 3-1 now and im loving the game, loving the story, just plain loving it! Wesker is still THE man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) What!?? Resi 2 and 3 sold over 1m in their first week?! Yeah I think so. The death animations are censored in RE5. Edited March 12, 2009 by Dante Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Verses Mode - 4 Players - 2 Game Types Slayer's Rule: a point-based game that challenges players to kill Majinis Survivor's Rule: player-vs-player combat - One-on-One or 2v2 for both modes - 400MS Points, $3.99 - Available in a few weeks. Edited March 12, 2009 by Cube Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
