Resident Evil 5

**heybtbm** · 02-17-2009, 08:30 AM

I finished the first demo sequence last night by just running around until the helicopter arrived. This was new to me, since I had previously died every time trying to kill the big ax guy. This "flight instead of fight" strategy fits right in to the standard RE formula. At least on the first playthrough when ammo is precious, it's best to run.

**The 1 2 P** · 02-17-2009, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by jedimind7

I didnt even know about the electric generator thing until I saw the IGN videos

Neither did I. The only thing I did know is that the two bosses kept beating my ass despite all the headshots I unloaded on them.

Originally Posted by maxlords

I suspect the demo bosses are harder than the in-game ones....

I sure hope so

**sebastiankirchoff** · 03-12-2009, 10:57 PM

Sadly, I haven't played the demo, but I may buy the game tommorow at TRU and get a free 20 dollar gift card. The past week I have been playing the Resident Evil games again, and I finished RE4 twice and RE3, RE2 and Code Veronica once. I am a huge fan of the series, and started playing the games when I was six back in 1999.

**exit** · 03-12-2009, 11:47 PM

Just came back from getting the game at GS, they were also having a Buy 2 get 1 free on used games, so I ended up getting a few games as I waited for Midnight to arrive. Well the CE is one of the better CE's I've seen, it comes with enough stuff to warrant the price. I especially like the metal case, most CE's come packaged with the standard case, so it's nice to see Capcom not follow suit. I also grabbed the CE strategy guide, it's nothing special, but it was marked down (a special for the release I guess), so I figured what the hell.

**Zap!** · 03-13-2009, 12:24 AM

Just got the special edition from Gamestop at midnight, along with my free "limited edition laser cell." Will play the game in a few minutes after I eat something.

**sebastiankirchoff** · 03-13-2009, 12:39 AM

I just played the demo. I only beat the first level with the axe guy, but didn't bother finishing the chainsaw guy level. So far, it looks like a great game, but the inventory system was a dissapointment. Hopefully the merchant shows up in this game, and hopefully the storyline is good too.

**Zap!** · 03-13-2009, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by sebastiankirchoff

I just played the demo. I only beat the first level with the axe guy, but didn't bother finishing the chainsaw guy level. So far, it looks like a great game, but the inventory system was a dissapointment. Hopefully the merchant shows up in this game, and hopefully the storyline is good too.

RE4 is a tough act to follow, especially since I heavily favor Leon S. Kennedy to Chris Redfield. We'll see though.

**exit** · 03-13-2009, 01:24 AM

Played the game for a little bit and despite a very disappointing plot detail regarding a character, I am very satisfied with the game so far. It feels like the controls were fixed a bit, because they don't feel as tight as they did in the demo. Not sure if this had to do with the update (which I think was for online mode for mercenaries), but maybe that had a part in it.

**Lady Jaye** · 03-13-2009, 06:30 AM

I'm getting it today with the red Xbox 360 bundle. I'm afraid that this day of work won't pass fast... :P

**Oobgarm** · 03-13-2009, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by Lady Jaye

I'm getting it today with the red Xbox 360 bundle. I'm afraid that this day of work won't pass fast... :P

In the same boat. :\

**gepeto** · 03-13-2009, 06:49 AM

I preordered from capcom online in jan. They send me an email 2:30am today saying that the item is back ordered. I have never seen a manufacture site have such crappy shipping usually you get the game the day before or shortly after. SF4 I had to wait almost 2 weeks. I ordered both together. I tried to cancel that order they had a line that says you can only cancel the day of order. If it comes I am sending it back. Totally disgusted.

I am tempted to get the limited console.

**Deadman** · 03-13-2009, 08:15 AM

I wonder if TRU is getting some LE's as well as regular editions, and if they also qualify for the $20 off? I'm tempted to grab it but at the same time Iknow it will be discounted at Target to $9.98 really soon...

**Deadman** · 03-13-2009, 11:15 AM

So I hit a couple of stores to catch any "deals" that are going on for RE5. Target - nothing. Walmart - nothing. Gamestop has the trade-in deal to get the game for $20. Toys R Us has the $20 giftcard deal. I decide to go with TRU but the computer won't give me the $20 card since I bought their ONE copy RE5 Collectors Edition instead of the regular edition. The manager comes over and "forces" the computer to give me one but says he's not sure if I was supposed to get one or not with the CE. This is a HUGE brand new TRU and they only received one each of the PS3 and 360 CE's, so if you're wanting one from TRU, get there QUICK!

**heybtbm** · 03-13-2009, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Deadman

So I hit a couple of stores to catch any "deals" that are going on for RE5. Target - nothing. Walmart - nothing. Gamestop has the trade-in deal to get the game for $20. Toys R Us has the $20 giftcard deal. I decide to go with TRU but the computer won't give me the $20 card since I bought their ONE copy RE5 Collectors Edition instead of the regular edition. The manager comes over and "forces" the computer to give me one but says he's not sure if I was supposed to get one or not with the CE. This is a HUGE brand new TRU and they only received one each of the PS3 and 360 CE's, so if you're wanting one from TRU, get there QUICK!

My favorite part of the TRU $20 gift card thing is the gift card doesn't "activate" until 4 hours after the initial transaction. The employee explained that this helps ensure a 2nd visit to the store. LAME. Still...$20 is $20.

**Speed Racer** · 03-13-2009, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by heybtbm

My favorite part of the TRU $20 gift card thing is the gift card doesn't "activate" until 4 hours after the initial transaction. The employee explained that this helps ensure a 2nd visit to the store. LAME. Still...$20 is $20.

I'm not sure that's correct. I was able to use mine right after purchasing the game.

**heybtbm** · 03-13-2009, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Speed Racer

I'm not sure that's correct. I was able to use mine right after purchasing the game.

No shit? The employee went out of his way to tell me the card wouldn't work for 4 hours. Hmm.

**Speed Racer** · 03-13-2009, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by heybtbm

No shit? The employee went out of his way to tell me the card wouldn't work for 4 hours. Hmm.

Yeah, it worked like a charm. What happened was I bought one of the RE limited edition consoles and an extra copy of the game. Not only did I get the $20.00 gift card for buying the game, I also got the $50.00 gift card for buying the console along with it. Right after they checked me out I was able to use the $70.00 gift card on another purchase.

**Deadman** · 03-13-2009, 01:25 PM

Mine told me 6 hours to activate. Guess I should have tried it. I'm thinking of going back this weekend for MadWorld anyway, so no biggie.

**Dastardly Dylan** · 03-13-2009, 03:24 PM

I got it at the Midnight Launch last night over at my local GameStop.

I got the Special/Collector edition and it is worth the money. Buy the game now. I'm on Chapter 2-1.

**sebastiankirchoff** · 03-13-2009, 09:40 PM

Just bought a regular copy at TRU for 60 bucks and got the 20 dollar gift card. The employee there said I had to wait 6 hours in order to use the gift card, which kind of sucked, but I gave it to my dad since he drove me there which ate up about an hour.

I am on chaper 1-2, and I am fighting the leech monster thing. So far the Pro mode is harder than RE4's Pro mode, but I am enjoying every second of it. Definately worth 60 (40 with gift card I guess) bucks.

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