Resident Evil

[mookie75]

Man, how did I manage to avoid this series for so long? A couple weeks ago I picked up the first Resident Evil at a local Game Stop. As a fan of horror type movies, this series is right up my alley. I've been impressed with the mood that they managed to set...are the other games in the series comparable to this one? The only one I know even a little about is RE4 because I saw some articles on it in Nintendo Power.

I killed the giant plant and got the helmet key this evening. I'm a little disturbed that I still haven't moved on to the second disc. It doesn't look like there's much left unexplored at this point, but I suppose I can't be sure since I didn't know there was anything beyond the first mansion for quite some time. I've learned to dread getting new keys. It seems the monsters make a step up everytime I get one.

Anyway, I think I'll pick up some of the other games in the series in the near future. What got me interested after all this time? It's funny, but it was actually animations on flashplayer that make reference to RE games. lol

[Zyzzybalubah]

This is a great series. I've completed RE0-4 and Code Veronica. I reccommend you play all of those when you can. My favorite of course is 4, and you'll see a crazy difference from the previous games when you play it. It's still the same great action and survival though.

Also the one I always see forgotten is the origin, Resident Evil Zero. It was a great game with a new team up concept (plus, you don't have to keep putting items back in the box if you don't need them, this time you can just drop them.) That game is really fun and really interesting. It also introduces a new character by the name of Billy, someone I'm hoping will return soon. Right now, that one is only on Gamecube, but I'm sure in the future will see it released on other consoles or perhaps a pack-in for a future RE (perhaps 5 or 6?)

Oh yeah, Nintendo DS is getting a Resident Evil. Resident Evil: Deadly Silence (get it! DS. ) Basically it's the re-released of RE1 only they've added some touch screen elements for puzzle solving, using a knife, and cleaning blood from the screen. http://www.the-magicbox.com/0508/game050829c.shtml

Sorry, but I can go on for quite awhile on this series.

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

Did you get the new Gamecube version? Or the old PS version? The old PS version is a true gem because it's got hilariously bad acting and dialogue. "The Master of Unlocking!" or "You were almost a Jill Sandwich!"


However, Resident Evil 2 is a fave because they made Claire Redfield into Ellen Ripley. Then they turned her into a simpering wuss in later RE's. Steve...Please!

[Zyzzybalubah]

Then they turned her into a simpering wuss in later RE's. Steve...Please!

Yeah seriously. That whole Claire and Steve love story sucked in what was otherwise a good game.

[mookie75]

Speaking of Claire and Steve, some of you might be amused by this particular flash. It's by no means on my top ten list as far as flash animations go, but it has its moments:

http://www.flashplayer.com/animation...vie.php#bottom


On the topic of the games again, it was the Gamecube version that I bought. I guess I'll miss out on the cheesy voice acting. I have noticed that many of the cutscenes are a little choppy. I'm wondering if it's the game itself or if my GC is going out on me.

I considered getting Resident Evil 0 first, but I decided to go in the order that they were released instead. I don't have too many complaints about this first installment. I'll admit that I don't care for the controls very much, but I've slowly adjusted to the point that I only occassionally get stuck for 3 minutes trying to walk around the side of a piece of furniture.

There's only one game related issue that comes to mind:

Spoiler:

I don't quite understand the motivation of the monster in chains that you first meet in that shed way back in the courtyard. I mean...it knocks me out, then waits for me to get up before attacking again? I took some unnecessary damage because I was debating whether I should shoot it or not that first time. Perhaps more will be explained in time. I see that Wesker mentioned it in one of his notes and it's no longer out in the shed (I checked). In other words, be careful not to ruin it for me since I assume I'll be seeing it again. lol

I think part of what kept me from this series so long is that I didn't realize so many of them were actually on the Gamecube. Yes, I know that they're currently claiming that RE5 won't be on the Rev...but time will tell. :anime:

[mookie75]

Yeah seriously. That whole Claire and Steve love story sucked in what was otherwise a good game.

Ahh, the sucky love story problem. Would you say that Claire/Steve is better or worse than Jack/Rose in Metal Gear Solid 2? I think Jack/Rose will always have the top spot with me as far as irritations go. I always skip those codec conversations for fear that I'll go out and buy a gun so I can put a bullet through my television.

[Sailor Chibi Otaku]

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is the best game of the series. :anime:

[Superperson]

I've watched my cousin play it many times before, but never really played it myself, I just remember that he was pissed at the end of Veronica X because he thought he was gonna face the boss the the girl but they kept the guy and he had no weapons, it was kinda funny. But I'm planning on trying it out, I was gonna get RE4 for my cube, but I think I'll get RE0 first so I have a little backstory.

[TrogdorNyimbhat]

I prefer Konami's Silent Hill series because you have unlimited time to accomplish tasks. I have Resident Evil File 2 and I can't beat a single level due to tight time limits. Even though SH is a rip off of RE.

[WolfieKiwi]

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is the best game of the series. :anime:

Here comes the Nemesis!
will you..

A:use Carlos for a distraction
B: Run
C: hope Barry finally comes out of the freaking dinning room

hehe it's my favoorite too..and yeah i know barry never did reappear..he should though..

[Chris Wood]

The original Resident Evil is one of my favorite games ever. It's so damn spooky! It takes balls to play that thing alone in the dead of night with all the lights out. Every time I heard the sound of zombies somewhere in the distance it made my skin crawl. It's OK when you have tons of ammo but when you run out - YIKES!! I'd be sweating bullets opening that next door with only one round left.

[Sailor Chibi Otaku]

Here comes the Nemesis!
will you..

A:use Carlos for a distraction
B: Run
C: hope Barry finally comes out of the freaking dinning room

First, toss Jill in so that Nemesis will kill her then hide behind Carlos.

hehe it's my favoorite too..and yeah i know barry never did reappear..he should though..

Spoiler:

You are WRONG!! Wanna know why I'm the self-proclaimed Nemesis Queen and that many ask me for help with Nemesis? Here's proof:

Choose to jump off the bridge. Once at the communications links room, either fire back or negotiate with Nicholai. Once you do either or, Carlos will run in and ask what happened and get worried that he's going to die in Raccoon City. When Carlos tries to get someone to help, leave the room via the door you walked in and walk back in and listen.

After the final fight with Nemesis, the chopper will come in the rescue both Carlos and Jill. Guess who's flying?

You never jumped off the bridge to the Dead Factory?

[mookie75]

The original Resident Evil is one of my favorite games ever. It's so damn spooky! It takes balls to play that thing alone in the dead of night with all the lights out. Every time I heard the sound of zombies somewhere in the distance it made my skin crawl. It's OK when you have tons of ammo but when you run out - YIKES!! I'd be sweating bullets opening that next door with only one round left.

I know what you mean. At this point, I'm getting used to the spookiness of the mansion, but it wasn't that way at first. The first few times I came across a staircase I would think, "I'm NOT going up/down there."

[WolfieKiwi]

First, toss Jill in so that Nemesis will kill her then hide behind Carlos.

Spoiler:

You are WRONG!! Wanna know why I'm the self-proclaimed Nemesis Queen and that many ask me for help with Nemesis? Here's proof:

Choose to jump off the bridge. Once at the communications links room, either fire back or negotiate with Nicholai. Once you do either or, Carlos will run in and ask what happened and get worried that he's going to die in Raccoon City. When Carlos tries to get someone to help, leave the room via the door you walked in and walk back in and listen.

After the final fight with Nemesis, the chopper will come in the rescue both Carlos and Jill. Guess who's flying?

You never jumped off the bridge to the Dead Factory?

Sadly no...I never got a chance to beat Resident Evil 3. I eventually got tired of the whole cat and mouse role between jill and nemisis obviously...

But now that Barry's there...I sudenlly feel...the urge to play again...
thnx for info

[Sailor Chibi Otaku]

Sadly no...I never got a chance to beat Resident Evil 3. I eventually got tired of the whole cat and mouse role between jill and nemisis obviously...

But now that Barry's there...I sudenlly feel...the urge to play again...
thnx for info

PM me if you need any help.

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

I prefer Konami's Silent Hill series because you have unlimited time to accomplish tasks. I have Resident Evil File 2 and I can't beat a single level due to tight time limits. Even though SH is a rip off of RE.

Most of the Resident Evils don't have severe time limit tasks. They usually gave you plenty of time too.

Never played File 2.

[Simpler Simon]

I killed the giant plant and got the helmet key this evening. I'm a little disturbed that I still haven't moved on to the second disc. It doesn't look like there's much left unexplored at this point, but I suppose I can't be sure since I didn't know there was anything beyond the first mansion for quite some time.

The 2nd disc holds very little with regards to Resident Evil's 1 and 4. Don't expect to change discs until you get to the very last act of the story. If the Gamecube discs were just slightly bigger, they wouldn't need to hype these as a two-disc product.

I've beaten all of them except Zero, and I just beat the remake and code: veronica over the summer. If you're itching to get the rocket launcher in the remake, there's a very good walkthrough at gamefaqs that breaks the game down into 29 "missions" where you can save after completing every task.

Oh and yea, the game's cutscenes are somewhat choppy. It's not your cube.

[Zyzzybalubah]

Ahh, the sucky love story problem. Would you say that Claire/Steve is better or worse than Jack/Rose in Metal Gear Solid 2? I think Jack/Rose will always have the top spot with me as far as irritations go. I always skip those codec conversations for fear that I'll go out and buy a gun so I can put a bullet through my television.

Didn't play Metal Gear Solid 2 yet. I am getting to it soon (I buy waaay too many games at once ) but when I get to that love story, I will post my opinion.

Oh and if you haven't seen the movies yet don't bother. Personally, I didn't dislike the first movie (wasn't grade A though) but RE: Appocalypse is so awful. It's a dissapointment to everyone who played RE3 (at least it should be.)

[TrogdorNyimbhat]

Most of the Resident Evils don't have severe time limit tasks. They usually gave you plenty of time too.

Never played File 2.

The fact that when you're attacked your life starts dropping twice as fast doesn't help the matter. And when you're on the ground points tick like seconds, even though there are only 100 from the beginning. Also your friends don't heal you at all, even if they're doctors they don't use herbs to make medicines.

[mookie75]

The 2nd disc holds very little with regards to Resident Evil's 1 and 4. Don't expect to change discs until you get to the very last act of the story. If the Gamecube discs were just slightly bigger, they wouldn't need to hype these as a two-disc product.

I've beaten all of them except Zero, and I just beat the remake and code: veronica over the summer. If you're itching to get the rocket launcher in the remake, there's a very good walkthrough at gamefaqs that breaks the game down into 29 "missions" where you can save after completing every task.

Oh and yea, the game's cutscenes are somewhat choppy. It's not your cube.

I had a feeling that this was going to be one of those swap-discs-right-before-the-end types of deals. The only other possibility I could think of was that each character used a different disc. speaking of that, I'm playing through as Chris right now. Is it actually worth it for me to play again as Jill? If I remember right the manual says you'll experience a "slightly different" story.

It's good to hear that the cutscenes are choppy in the game and not because of my cube. Good for the cube anyway. Somewhat bad for the game.

I think I'm nearing the end but I'm not sure:

Spoiler:

Last night I met that freakish thing that has its hands chained up two more times. The second time was in an area call the "altar." I had just figured out what to do when it knocked me into the pit. I had just saved recently so I called it quits for the night after that (it was 1 AM or so). I almost feel bad for that thing since it sounds like it was a little girl at one point and it has probably been like that since the 1960s (according to the records I've seen in the game). It makes me want to save it, but I'm betting that won't happen. I suppose I'll find out tonight.