Yeah, but even GoW2 did that. I only played my own copy of the game twice. The rest of the time it was the same setup as this. All my weapons, and all my progress carried over to my Xbox when I recovered my gamer tag. I guess this just isn't Gears huh?
Other than this, I've enjoyed the game quite a bit, but I don't even want to play anymore. I already gone through the first 2 chapters twice. I can't handle doing it a third time in 2 days.
Just beat the game and found it to be rather satisfying, despite Sheva's AI being straight up retarded at the worst possible times. I'm looking forward to playing this game a few more times with some of my friends, at least then I can slap them in the head or shout threats over the bluetooth rather than looking crazy when yelling at a fictional character.
It's nice to see that they really did add co-op the Mercenaries, I'll have to play it a bit more after work tomorrow.
Beat the game tonight. Found it...so so. I'm getting rid of it right away though.
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Im on Chapter 6-2 now and have had an absolute blast playing. Obviously its better playing co op but single player isnt so bad. I've done like 50/50 and my only complaint on single player is that Sheva can waste a little to much ammo. I did find out if you buy one of those electric rods however, she'll equip that instead even if she has other weapons to use. The game is a bit on the short side but the replay value will be high...at least for me anyway. One thing though is that its not scary at all... like not even in the slightest. I even found Resident Evil 4 scary to some degree but RE 5 is like a great action game which is not a bad thing at all.
I agree that the level exploration and item hunting goes quicker with a live partner, especially in the same room. My friend and I split up the area and slash everything open, telling each other what ammo is around. We usually split up the handgun ammo, he gets the shotgun and machine gun ammo, I get the rifle and magnum ammo. It's a pretty good system so far.
My wife & his girlfriend find our interactions while playing the game hilarious. It's usually me giving him orders (this is his first RE game) and him listening, most of the time lol.
Kinda strange, though, that I want to continue the game but I would feel badly to play it without him.
As in "his friend," a character introduced in the previous paragraph.
I played a few levels, seems pretty good. Dont have the ability to play co op with my usual xbox parter because of recent asshattery on my part.
Anyone that doesnt have it my xbox name is "xsothyx" my hobbies include asshattery, depression induced flip outs and sending f off messages to peeps that didnt deserve it. /me hugs iamchris and kamino.
you can cheat with eggs btw.
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Finished the game 3 times, going for Professional tomorrow.
Unlimited RPG + Unlimited S&W M500 maxed out = epic win combination.
This game can't hold a candle to the survival horror perfection that is RE4, but it's a great action shooter best served co-op.
I bless you, I would never be able to beat the same game (unless it's a 20 minute Super Mario-type easy game) two or three times in a week. I would lose my mind doing the same thing I just did. In fact I wouldn't have the patience to do it twice in a year. Never was able to see a movie twice in a week either, not even Star Wars. I give you credit.
It's very rare for me to play a game, and then replay it right after beating it. Counting the games I've wanted to do that in, I can think of only three other games: RE4, GTA IV and Earth Defense Force 2017.
After the initial playthrough, you can speedrun the game in under 3 hours anyways.
Movies... unless it's one of my favorites, I cannot rewatch no matter how hard I try.
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I knew someone who beat Twilight Princess in like 50 hours, andd right after played it again.
I can watch the same movie many times, but not right away. Goonies I can watch a couple of times a year.
BTW, I agree with you that RE4 was by far the best of the bunch. I also am a far bigger Leon fan than Chris fan. In fact I don't care for Chris much at all.
Maybe because the game played much better than the previous RE titles, control wise, or how it progressed you through the game without feeling like it was pushing you. The problem with 5 is that the genre has "better" (better in their refinements of the genre in my opinion) games like Gears of War and Uncharted. When 4 came out it was still pretty "fresh" in terms of third person shooter game design.
I can't QUITE put my finger on why I like RE4 a lot better, but it's just the case. Maybe nostalgia.![]()
As far as instantly replaying a game, RE4 is certainly there as I started doing speedruns right after I finished. Another recent instant replay was Ninja Gaiden II. Right after I finished Acolyte I jumped straight into Warrior. Wasn't crazy enough to go any higher than that, though.
I plan on going through RE5 at least once more after I finish it.
I think it's Leon. That B-3 Bomber jacket sparked a mini trend. I even bought one just because of the game. His swag-level was just way cool, something Chris does not have. All the steroids in the world won't make him Leon.
RE4 also had perfect controls with the Wii version. Now, I'm in not suggesting this should have come out on the Wii. No way, but if the Wii was a 1080p machine, I'd get that version (if it existed) without even blinking.
Last edited by Zap!; 03-17-2009 at 05:28 PM.