Resident Evil 5 Demo is a Little Disappointing

Andrew Weymes of The Nightly Gamer says: Resident Evil 5 has been on the minds of fans of the series since it's initial announcement. The demo has been on Xbox Live in Japan for a while now, but it just hit North America not too long ago. The demo certainly isn't bad, but when you have a series as established, and renown as Resident Evil, one can't help but be a little disappointed by the last gen feel of Resident Evil 5. Read the full article to see what makes the Resident Evil 5 demo a little disappointing.

[Droid Control]

I don't like the feel of the controls. I can't taim the gun and the camera gets in the way, blocking whats on the screen.
I find it more frustrating than scary...

BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!

[MrWeymes]

What's great is that it's a multiplatform game, so nobody can be accused of fanboyism.

Overall, I'm still excited to play the full game, but the characters controlling like tanks is pretty annoying.

[GrieverSoul]

After Dead Space, CAPCOM should put more effort this game!
Im not asking for dismembering but some kind of wounded mark in the zombies would be aprreciated. I get this guy´s point.
The tank movement is a little bad but it gives the game a certain pace, wich, for me, is a plus.
The stay put aiming is just lame!

[JsonHenry]

I liked the demo. I don't understand why everyone loved Resident Evil 4, but is complaining about RE5 being too much like it in the controls department.

Personally, the game plays too much like an action game already. I don't want run and gun bullshit in a SURVIVAL HORROR game.

**edit** And from what I can tell - this game is the best looking game on consoles to date. And after playing the beta for Killzone two I think it looks even better than that. (and it is a multi-plat game to boot)

[firelogic]

Is what you are if you thought for even a second that RE5 looks better than KZ2. Gameplay and genre aside, KZ2 is a technical marvel. You can hate the game of course but no one on this planet can argue against it being the most visually and technically impressive console game to date.

[Pennywise]

jsnhry - You are the second 360 fan spouting RE5 is better looking than KZ2 today. You and Jenzo need your eyes checked. Denial is one thing, but there is really no comparison.

RE5 looks good. Dont get me wrong. But lying to N4G users about it being better than KZ is a little far fetched.

[dragunrising]

I agree that the controls are not the best. The whole time I was playing I thought about how much better the controls are in Dead Space. I hope they add an aim and strafe option because its badly needed. With that said, I played with Type D controls and turned aiming to "very fast." That seemed to be the temporary fix. Overall, the game is gorgeous in HD and a lot of fun. Having a hot side kick also wasn't bad :-p

[Deios]

I can deal with the running, I just don't like the aiming in this game.

[na2ru1]

if the 1st trailer i saw was in 07 (the one that caused racist outrage), then it must have been roughly in production the same amount of time as Killzone 2.

It's a shame the Japenese are so not into making their control schemes a bit more accessable. It's becoming too persistent, but I guess it generates that learning curve for you to overcome.

[Pootie Tang]

I agree, it really lacked a "fun factor" for me,
I played through each level a few times and just no desire to try again

controls feel stiff, camera and aiming don't feel fluid. I found the lack of ammo annoying as well as not being able to keep the knife equipped but having to stand still and hold lb to swing it only while stationary
looked good tho, I'm sure it will sell quite good

[u got owned]

The controls do feel a little stiff. The graphics are great and can be compared to MGS4 gameplay graphics but not to K2. Overall, i think the demo was ok.

[callahan09]

@ Json Henry, in response to this quote "I don't understand why everyone loved Resident Evil 4, but is complaining about RE5 being too much like it in the controls department."

Well, for me, it's because Resident Evil 4 came out YEARS AGO, before there was a Dead Space, or Gears of War, etc. Resident Evil 4 controls are out-dated now. Nobody minds going back to play Doom with it's complete lack of ability to look up or down, it was fine for that game in that time, and for people that liked it back then, the nostalgia factor makes it easy to get caught up in the period and enjoy it now, despite the fact that if an FPS came out today that didn't let you look up and down, people would feel that it's pretty limited and stuck in the past. It wouldn't work in today's games, and I don't think Resident Evil 4 controls work anymore either.

[Danja]

I did manage to play the demo last night and I agree the control scheme feels rather outdated especially since the gameplay is more face paced this time around compared to RE:4..

Co-op play is really well done though , character models looks great , and the cut-scenes were really well done...

and to the person who said it looked better than KZ2 ...your lying out ur ass.....the atmosphere in the game is really dry there's no wind blowing up the dust nothing...art direction is rather dull

[Chris399]

It had:

- massive, multistage bosses.
- 2 separate storylines (and you had to play BOTH to see the real ending)
- Solid controls.
- The strongest storyline of the bunch; before any new companies or super T-Virus crappolla.

I'd purchase an HD remake of RE: 2 in a heartbeat.

I feel like this franchise has been flogged beyond flogging. Lets get some new characters, some new systems and a COMPLETELY different story.

It's like when a soap-opera runs for decades. The plot-lines are entangled, over-blown and just plain ridiculous.

All that aside, I still have the bloody thing pre-ordered. I'll give it a fair shake before making up my final opinion, but the demo wasn't a good teaser.

[Kleptic]

callahan...completely agree...

I was not really expecting much anyway; as I did not care for RE4 that much...don't get me wrong, it was a cool game and everything...but I couldn't get over wishing it was a totally new IP, and that they would have stylized the older RE games in a different way...yet kept them pretty similar...

I haven't had a chance yet to play dead space other than a 1 day rental just to try it...and it was great, from what little I played...but RE5 is a touch back to what people loved about RE4 I guess (while some obviously were hoping for more updated controls)...which I understand...

but for me it was more than the controls...yesterday in some impression thread I was saying how all the videos, to me, looked extremely boring...and the demo, which was what a lot of those videos where based on anyway, more or less confirmed it for me...

I don't know...this generation of gaming fans gets a negative finger pointed at them because we expect 'too much' or something...which I find retarded...people argue that 'well killzone 2 offers nothing more than great graphics'...which is complete trash...as there are major tweaks to competitive multiplayer that no other title has done...while it may be subtle on paper, in practice, its the kind of stuff I was expecting from this generation...RE5 doesn't do any of that...same stop/shoot mechanic, which forces enemies to basically circle around you with one attacking at a time...it just felt dated to me...the graphics were above par...i'm not drawing any conclusions on if they are 'MGS4 gameplay' or not, as I have not seen all of the environments...you can definitely find some corners cut, especially in indoor sections, if you are looking hard enough...

but i'm not complaining about the visuals..they were great overall...it was the very dated feeling gameplay that hurts it for me...the game will sell well, and people will call it the best game ever made all over the place most likely...but those people probably loved RE4, and don't care that its basically a visual update to that 2005 game...

[Helghast Slayer]

Damn all this negative talk about the controls along with the lack of wow factor in the game i really putting me off. More disappointing is the fact that it's coming from real gamers from both sides :(

[RemmM]

I think the demo is fun, yeah I died a few times in the demo because it was my first time playing an RE4-style RE5 on a 360 controller. But there were some 360 owners that never heard of Resident Evil lol and they kept dying.... I was like wtf... but I beat the chainsaw maggot-head 3 times now :) Its actually fairly easy for me. I think the only ones that should be complaining about RE5 being hard are the 360 owners lol you think its hard? You should've played RE4..but I guess Halo 3 and Gears were on their mind too much.

[boodybandit]

of same game last generation with new generation graphics (only).
The control scheme is unchanged from RE4. It is a huge disappointment (for me) that Capcom did not tweak the gameplay mechanics. This control scheme is just dated and cumbersome.

I might rent it but I will definitely not purchase it.

[gaffyh]

As I said when I downloaded the demo a few weeks ago (you could burn on CD and play it on an unmodded 360), RE5 feels more like Gears of Resident Evil rather than Resident Evil. Everything seems to be more action/co-op based, instead of survival horror which the game is meant to be.

I'll still get it when it is released, but I don't expect it to satisfy my survival horror needs.

[CommonSense]

just because someone doesn't like a ps3 exclusive, and doesn't lick its ba11s like you do, doesn't make them a 360 fanboy. but your accusation makes it quite clear to which corporation you're a fanboy.

people like you, and the comments you make, make me almost regret preordering KZ2.

but, since you idiots never learn from your mistakes, keep over hyping this game too. i'm sure that unlike 100% of the other disappointments you've over hyped, this one will actually live up to the un-live-up-toable hype.

back to RE: They've never let us down before. We always get a pretty incredible experience from RE games. and we've known for a very long time it was going to share a lot of features with RE4. so this isn't news. and if you didn't like RE 4, don't con yourself into think you're going to like this. and if you loved RE4 like most ppl, then this is going to be a lot like that with a new setting, revamped graphics, and CO-OP!! what more could you ask for?

EDIT: @ RemmM: way to say a whole buncha nothing. You think that the 360 owners suck at RE cuz they like gears and halo. does that even make sense? i can't tell if you're trying to be insulting or what, but your comment made no sense. and in fact, the 360 controller shares more in common with the Nintendo Gamecube controller than the ps3 does. and i do realize that RE4 was on ps2 as well, but that was a port and i think a lot of the RE fans (like myself) got a gamecube just because they knew they were getting RE4 and RE remake and RE0.
I think the more likely scenario is that you are just making this up about ppl dying a lot. or you read where one or two ppl complained about difficulty.

and time for my opinion since everyone else gets to give their cookie cutter, heard it before opinion. I think that if you got the RE5 demo, you aren't a real RE fan. I would never play through the demo out of risk of spoiling some element of the story or by giving in to my anticipation just to see a few minutes of the game. It's meant to be enjoyed from beginning to end. If you never played a RE before and wanna see what it's like, then fine. but if you're a seasoned RE vet, playing this demo serves no purpose.

[Pika-pie]

Im glad someone else had trouble with the controls.. Thought it was just me, movement and aiming was awkward. May just take a little getting used to after the playing fluid controls in Gears. Graphics are really sweet though.

[EXCLUSIVEGAMER]

lol, at jsonhenry. you have like 4 accounts with the name jason and youre a douche on every one of them

on topic:
the problem here is that the game is seriously missing that "next gen" feel we were all anticipating. Strange that it doesnt deliver, but i think had this come out a year earlier wed be cool with it.

im dissapointed. i expected more than a re4.5

[xwabbit]

I smell fan boy and jalousie..

[gambare]

one of the things about the demo I found disappointing was the "scary" feeling, after playing Dead Space and the experience of the previous RE, this RE lose all the Survival horror feeling, the new IP that could exploit that Horror feeling is Dead Space.

[Martini]

It's sad that this game will likely tank because of the controls - I played it and I hated it. Wise thing to do would be a delay and re-do of the controls.

On another note if you want scary then play the FEAR 2 demo at night with lights out and surround sound cranked way up :)

[NewZealander]

i loved the demo, sure it may not be perfect but i didnt notice alot of the things that other people are saying they didnt like.

its simple, if you are like me and loved the demo then buy it, if you didnt then leave it.

[Shepherd 214]

RE5 does look better than Killzone 2. The PS3 fanboys are holding on to Killzone 2's "Best looking console game" thing so dearly that they wont let anyone tell them the truth. Killzone 2 looks awesome but not as awesome as everyone is saying it is.

There is a world outside of N4G Sony fans. Here, everyones got each others back if anything bad is said about PS3. Hide here and gang up on the 20% of non-ps3 owners all you want. Outside, its a much different story. Sorry to spill the beans.

[Bathyj]

Well theres a shock, a bunch of Boxhead latching on to a different game to try and topple Killzones graphics. Pathetic. Just like Pure is better than Motorstorm right, Banjo better than LBP. They even tried to say Splinter Cell was better than MGS even though no one had seen it playing and that scurried off with its tail between its legs as soon as MGS came out. KZ is the best looking game, just get over it.

On the controls topic, can I just say I thought RE4's controls sucked, even when it was released. No strafe just killed that game for me. Walking in front of a door. Stopping, turning, and only then seeing what eating your shoulder is a ridiculous control scheme. God, put a side step in, its not so hard, give me control of the camera. If you need to get your scares through obscuring our vision with clunky controls, then game is flawed anyway. Why not just have cats jump out everywhere.

Some told me RE5 had strafe (an then called me an idiot for the inquiry) but it sounds like it doesn't. If it doesn't, I'm not touching it.
Can someone verify this for me, otherwaise I'll wait and check the demo.

[TheCagyDies]

Resident Evil 5 has strafing...

[Bathyj]

Thank you. Bubble to you my friend.

[Diugu]

The controls were pretty bad but the worst was the camera.. I think they should've spent some time playing Gears, MGS4 and Dead Space and use their influence on developing the control scheme and positioning the camera.

The graphics are pretty, I liked them a lot... I think they are up there between Gears 1 and Gears 2 but with a better art style (for my taste). I wont compare it with MGS4 because I absolutelly love that game and the art style killed everything (Again, taste) dont know about it technically... neither will I compare it with KZ2 since I havent played it, but the videos are mind blowing.

Overall.. I will see if I can try it for a little more (the full game) to see if it changes my mind and makes me buy it. I dont think so tho.

[jammy_70]

y aint the demo on the psn????

[Mini Mario]

"I can't taim the gun"

Yeh too bad the ps3 doesnt have the wii remote. Its super easy to aim with.

[bomboclaat_gamer]

nintendo still has fanboys?
go back in ur hole!

[prowiew]

Finally I got to play the demo yesterday. I like it. I like it a lot, especially playing coop with my friend. Cant wait to play the entire game.

[jessepuffinelkinton]

The Games from the RE Genre have always been. Run, Stop, Aim, Run, Reload, Find Herbs and or ammo. I loved the demo, its just like RE4 which i played through numerous times without hating it just the rush of things following me. There is a reason why this game was made for you to stop and aim, i'd like to see you put in this position of main character, would you be running through everyone with your gun pointed at everyone? have you witnessed how you fire a gun, no one at all runs and shoots, unless you have a complete death wish. The game is SURVIVAL HORROR, putting the real mechanics of fear into the player to limited unrealism like the zombies, but gives you the feel that you are there, running and stopping to gun down some zombies and saving your ammo, shooting the kneed caps and uppercutting them, running away to find a safe spot, but really it isnt safe. its what the game is. If you were expecting a unrealistic aiming and shooting system then go play your Gears or KZ2.

This game deserves better than all of your comments. This game is the only game of its type so dont compare it to anything else. RE has Class. take a moment and think about what your doing in this game and stop thinking your a guy wearing lbs and lbs of gear running at such a fast rate and using a gun with low recoil, with a dot in the center of the screen and tells you when your getting unaccurate.

I give resident evil more than a ten. Ive waited long for this game cause im tired of there not being that many horror games, Dead Space was fun, i liked it alot.

anyways dont rate the game if youve never played the old ones.

10+/10

maybe if you take the time to know the controlls like the fast turn around (hold back on the left thumbstick and double tap A) then you'd do alot more with this.

[GCO Gamer]

yeah, i really felt as if they could of done more with the demo.

[MrWeymes]

I played a really long demo for Resident Evil 5 back in 2005. I think it was called Resident Evil 4, or something. lol

Edit: Ok, maybe the above is a little harsh, but you have to admit that the Resident Evil 5 demo felt like a pretty Resident Evil 4 in HD with some lady shooting along side you.

[Mini Mario]

"Edit: Ok, maybe the above is a little harsh, but you have to admit that the Resident Evil 5 demo felt like a pretty Resident Evil 4 in HD with some lady shooting along side you."

I dont know what u guys are complaing about, i mean u always seem to care about graphics over gameplay anyway. Same games, just updated graphics..right>>? That's what its all about with "HD" consoles. :-S

[Nathan Drake]

I'm going to rent RE5,I just can't spend $60.00 on a game that controls like a Horse on Ice Skates.

Like I said in another post,the control+movement in RE4 was perfect for its time,it's just that very same control scheme is very very VERY outdated right now and makes absolutely no sense why they wouldn't change it in RE5.

[Kleptic]

yep exactly...I found even RE4 to feel a little dated in 2005 control wise...but understood they were trying to keep it grounded in survival/horror slightly...rather than all out action...despite what people say...

Gears ruined it for me...Gears of War took the great idea of RE4 and ran with it perfectly...instead of holding a cool idea back, and trying to keep it scary, that did with the control scheme that probably should have been done since the beginning...they did make it an all out action game...and Dead Space shows that a near identical layout (minus cover) with slower pacing...can be perfect for a horror game...

rental for me too...if the co-op gives it a lot of replay value...i might eventually buy it...but with SFIV and killzone 2 coming out before hand...I won't have much time for something that I didn't find awesome right off the bat...

[Blademask]

Horse on Iceskates?

LOL

Joke of the YEAR!!!!

im dying over here because I can picture the horse trying to stand up.

[Jazz4108]

I cant believe I am saying this but I agree with you Nathan. I thought the controls were extremely slugglish, and they just move to darn slow with everything you do. they could improve it alot by just makeing the controls faster, the movement faster. Just speed things up a little and it will do wonders.

[Mini Mario]

"yep exactly...I found even RE4 to feel a little dated in 2005 control wise..."

The only thing i thought it needed was a strafe.

[TIKUP]

i really dont like this game
but i loved RE4 alot
the controls are sh!t on RE5!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nextgengamer]

I played the demo and deleted in about 10 mins. Nothing special and no wow factor. Waiting for Killzone 2 and Street Fighter IV.

[IcarusOne]

I thought all these things until I sat down with some friends and we passed the controllers around in co-op. What a difference. It's basically the reason I'll be buying the game. When sh*t hits the fan and you're scrambling, the clunky controls actually make it a bit more fun. Lots of laughs. Laughs so hard we were farting.

Great game when combined with beer and friends.

[InMyOpinion]

I haven't even bothered downloading the demo. I didn't like Resident Evil 4 because of the clunky controls, and after having played Dead Space I just don't think Resident Evil 5 will be able to live up to my standards.

[nycredude]

I have to agree with you Jenzo. RE4 ust didn't do it for me. I couldn't even get past the first chainsaw guy.

Deadspace on the other hand is hands down one of the best survival horror games I've played in a long time. I was completely shocked that it came out of EA!!!

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Can I meet you people? I've never met somebody in real life that didn't like Resident Evil 4.

You people are so screwed up.

[BeaArthur]

nycredude...so you couldn't get past the first chainsaw guy? I don't see how you can say you didn't like a game when you only got about 7% of the way through it. Maybe you have a whole different problem...like being terrible at video games. I hear checkers if fun, maybe you should look into that.

[DARK WITNESS]

i have to say i agree with both of you on all those points.

i am sorry, i know Res 4 is considered a classic, but this GEN, Dead space just dismembered Res 5.

its interesting that even people who like Res 4 are taking notice that the controls now feel outdated. I think the fact that they have made the game more of an action game then before, with out making the controls more action friendly is why it feels so bad now.

Do the testers at Capcom all have hands that are backwards or something.

Have they tried holding a kitchen knife and walking around with it, its not that hard, i am sure Chris's knife is not that heavy.... for him at least. judging by the size of his arms, us mortals really would be stuck to one spot as soon as you laid hands on it.

anyway, its a great looking game no doubt, maybe the best looking multi plat, but missing the controls will limit its potential.

i don't mind though, it just gives me a reason not to spend £40. i think i will have more fun playing dead space for the 5th time round.

[borgome]

Ya, don't listen to these fanboys they just have to hate on anything 360 owners like.

The demo is good and the full game will be sweet, it might not be able to quite live up to RE4 but it wil come close.

[jtucker78]

LeonSKennedy4Life - I don't think people are saying RE4 was a bad game. (Intelligent people anyway)
RE4 was a phenomenal game last generation. My favourite game last gen, in fact.

The problem is that we are now in this gen and the other problem is that Dead Space has come out. A game which has raised the bar for Survival Horror.

If Dead Space never came out then maybe everyone would be just as excited for RE5.
But the problem is that Dead Space has come out and has made a genre leap forward

And then there's Gears which has improved the 3rd person control scheme.

So while RE5 is more of the same RE4 goodness. It can't help but be second best to the new king of Survival Horror Dead Space.

AND because it has become more action than suspense it puts it in the same league as Gears 2 which has improved 3rd person controls.

I think co-op play will save RE5 though. Don't worry it will be cool.

[Kleptic]

jenzo...I never really read many of your posts...it used to seem that you just posted bait, even if it wasn't your opinion...just to watch the entire thread unravel underneath your comment...

but lately...you have posted some of the most down to earth shat I have read on here...your opinions actually have credibility, as you clearly state why your opinion exists...sounds ridiculous, but its few and far between in most gaming discussions...

bubbles...sorry for the ass kissing...

aside from that though...I completely agree...leon, I didn't like Re4 either...from the beginning...the controls were ok I guess, but I always felt like it was deliberately held back in order to be slightly 'scary'...which I hate more than anything...it was a similar instance with Doom 3...as the flash light, and pistol no being able to be used simultaneously was just a feeble attempt to make the gaem frightening...and it failed miserably for me...arguably my most anticipated game of all time, ended up being pretty far below average...

Re4 did the same thing...i was playing Re4 on a GC and FEAR around the same time...FEAR was near perfect to me, single player wise...it came up with fresh ways of being scary, yet kept action fast paced and intense...RE4 wasn't scary at all, especially compared to the original RE games...but they put in frustrating gimmick to the control layout in an attempt to make you feel overwhelmed by the enemy...instead i was just overwhelmed with frustration...

now I'm not complaining about the game not being scary...I don't care if a game is 'scary' or not...i'm saying that I dislike how they tried to make the game scary...how they did what they did to the controls in an attempt to keep RE4 relevant to the RE franchise...and I disliked that...its sad...but had they upped the pacing a little more...and not named it an RE game...i probably would have enjoyed it more...but RE4 to RE, for me, was what Doom 3 was to Doom 1 and 2...which is...totally different and not in a good way...

[InMyOpinion]

Well, I don't always state the 'why', but in those cases I'm usually being sarcastic. Not that many people seem to notice. I like your posts as well, you back up your statements with credible sources and write well thought through comments.

Bubbles back!

[YonasJonas]

RE4 controls revolutionized 3rd person shooters, which they're all still based off of. So again Jenzo you show you have no clue what you're talking about.

[Blademask]

I was so desperate for resident evil i actually am one of 3 people in the galaxy that purchased Resident Evil: Outbreak. Even that was more "Resident Evil" than RE5.

I hope Capcom can make another survival horror, but just incase they dont. The crew that Remade SIREN(psn) did an amazing job for a new audience. The controls suck but once you get them its quite the survival/horror/stealth game. Deadspace ruled my world as well. Whatever gets my heart rate up is a plus. RE5 just didn't do it. Its like getting SCARED in Gears, its just not going to happen. I can't comment on the graphics, ive been looking @ killzone2 & warhead too much.They seemed good, I liked the detail/fx in Fear2 better. Re5 looks good for what its pulling off, but then when you think about what its pulling off... not exactly MGS4 scale or even Gears2 scale/detail.

Rest in peace window smashing dogs. You will be missed.

[LastDance]

resident evil 2 owns resident evil 4 in every way imaginable.

Stop calling resident evil 4 and 5 "survival horror* its clearly westernized into a action horror.

I played resident evil 4 for about 2 hours before I decided it was NOT scary and the controls were dog shat.

Japanese have lost the scary touch. Like yahtzee said in the review of dead space...they are more startling than scary nowadays.

unfortunate....Look at silent hill 5, instead of retaining atmosphere in the loading screens, the americans give you tips and hints on how to do action rolls n stuff.

[noxeven]

its re4, which is fine the controls are the same as re4, it has updated graphics. i mean come on re will never be l4d nor will it ever run with wii style system that was implied there. I think its gonna be a huge hit. You just gotta get used to that gameplay style again.

[Kleptic]

I never played the Wii remake...was it better than the original GC/PS2 configuration?...that might be worth trying...that is if I could find a friend that even has a wii hooked up anymore...i sure as hell am not buying one...

[CBaoth]

Do yourself a favor if you have a Wii and grab RE4. Along with Metroid it proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that motion controls can work perfectly with core gaming. 15 minutes with the game and you'll be laughing at RE5's archaic controls they're THAT good.

[nycredude]

I am probably going to get RE5 when it drops but I have some concerns and hopefully the ones who played the demo can help me out.

After having seen all the raves for RE4 I bought it and attempted to play it on my Ps3 (60Gb) but i just couldn't get past the first part of the village in the beginning. The controls sucked and I just couldn't do it. Also I played it after I finished GOD of War so the graphics weren't that great either. It also seemed more of an action game than the old school RE such as 1 and 2 (I still get nightmares from those games sometimes).

Is this game worth it for me based on my experience of RE4 or should I rent first? I do like a good action game also though. Also is the graphics as good as Killzone 2 as per that comparison article that recently popped up on N4g?

[himdeel]

...rent it. That's my advice to you.

[nycredude]

Thanks to all those that posted advice.

[DARK WITNESS]

if you have not already, go and buy dead space.

if you have, then play dead space again when Res 5 comes out.

thats what i am going to do.

[Rockox]

nycredude, I totally know what you mean about the village in RE4. When I first got to that part, I thought "I don't think I'll be able to play this game. It's too tough and I just can't get around these controls." But I stuck with it, got used to the controls and bashed thru the entire game, and I still consider it to be one of my Top 5 fave games ever.

As for the RE5 demo, I'm a bit disappointed in it as well, but I think once I get familiar with the controls again, I'll love the game.

[Kleptic]

^^i kind of agree...only in the sense of putting forth the effort to learn the controls, and giving a longer than normal chance of growing on you...

after i finished it...it was better than my initial impression...but I never understood the overall praise the game received...just different taste I guess...

but the same thing, control wise, happend to me when I got into the killzone 2 beta...for the first hour...I was left with a grimace and a 'this is never going to work'...as I was hugely hyped for the game...but sadly had played pretty much only cod 4 shooter wise for the past year...which handles so completely differently its like they are from a different genre...

but then figured I couldn't harp on the game for not being just like cod 4 speed and control wise...after I tweaked some stuff, like sensitivity and the layout to mimick something closer to cod 4 (it was by no means identical though)...and pushed through getting endlessly killed in mp for another hour...it started to grow on me...by the 3rd hour it was like second nature...and everything came together in a way that I never anticipated...and now there is no going back for me...it almost scares me to think I almost gave up on it just from 1 hour of frustration...frustration not coming from 'bad' controls...just from a shooter feeling radically different than what I was used to...

to anyone...any control layout can grow on you...my problems with RE5, and RE4, where not just controls though...it was pacing, and gameplay overall, such as the way enemies attack or 'hunt' you, that i found insanely cheesy...Re5 kept all of that...which is why its a rental for me at best right now...

[dredgewalker]

I liked RE4 and it was a breath of fresh air in the series.

[Roper316]

While it looks good and is fun to play, it in noway feels like a RE game and neither did RE4. These are nothing more then action games now with the emphasis on shooting and blowing things up. RIP Resident Evil. They should just give the series a new name imho.

[Critical_Hit]

I agree that the Resident Evil of now doesn't classify as a horror game anymore. Hell, I'd even go as far as to say that the series is more like an action thriller genre rather than survival horror. Especially now in RE5 where you actually have someone to depend on rather than going it alone. Although I loved RE4, with RE5 releasing in 2009 and especially after Dead Space, the game just feels like a last gen game that has been modified with HD graphics.

[RadientFlux]

The only part of the RE5 demo I didn't like was the unability to move while shooting. After playing games like "Dead Space" and "Gears of War2" it feels a step back not being able to back up while shooting zombies.

[Shmapanese]

"controls are VERY outdated".

true dat my friend,true dat.

i think the game would be incredibly more badass if they made the control movements like Dead space... thats wut made one of the reasons dead space was the best horror game ive ever played so far.

i think RE5 is more action thriller then horror or even CLOSE to bieng scary regardless playing it at night with headphones by yourself.

i honestly thought tho,that they were gunna change tho/s damn robo controls.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

What? NO!

That would ruin it. It wouldn't make you freak out in tight spots. What's the point of being a survival horror game if you don't have any horror? Dead Space wasn't scary. Loud notes and sudden movements should scare you guys anymore. Getting backed up into the corner of an old hut, surrounded by zombies, seeing your partner get ripped to pieces 5 feet away...THAT should scare you.

[nycredude]

Did you even play deadspace. What you just described as being scary Deadspace has plenty of? There plenty of times in Deadspace when you are surrounded by multiple enemies, with one coming out of a vent behind you and you have to use stasis to freezed a few just to be able to get out alive. Tons of tension. Also sound design was one of the best out there now.

[LastDance]

dead space was startling....not scary.

consult your local video store and hire silent hill 2.

[DA_SHREDDER]

This game looks good, but its far away from having Killzone 2 graphics. As for the gameplay. It plays identical to RE4. I hated part 4, but you should rent it if you liked RE4. Anygame with low replay value is not worth the full price tag nowadays. Just look at Killzone 2, Fear 2, SF4. All those games you can buy for $65 bucks, but the replay value is really high. How can you people buy a game like RE5 day one and justify the $65 dollar price tag? I dont care how good you think the game is. The demo sucks. Its not even worth a rental to me.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Low replay value.

Now, I know you didn't play RE4!

[himdeel]

...and time trials didn't appeal to you. Then the chances are the main story didn't really grab you and you could argue the added Ava side-story probably didn't mean much for you. Meaning a low replay.

I enjoyed RE4, particularly because I bought it used for $17 which is an AWESOME deal and all the extras in game added additional value for me. And even though I beat the game on the professional difficulty I was unable to complete all of the time trials and never got the hand cannon :( Nevertheless I have successfully upgraded all of the weapons in game.

Either way I sold the game for $15 dollars after about 5 months of Ganados fun. I'm uncertain about buying RE5 at the moment but will at the very least play the demo and rent it before I make any decisions about the game.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

What happened?

Everybody LOVED how RE4 felt. Why the sudden change of heart, guys?

I personally loved it. I don't understand the complaints.

If you move too fast, you won't have that sense of urgency that makes the game "scary". RE4 relied on adrenaline and not cheap thrills. Dead Space is NOT scary. RE4 was semi-scary.

[firelogic]

...just because it was good before doesn't mean it's good now. MGS1 got rave reviews when it came out. Do you think MGS4 would have been rated the same if they stuck with the controls from MGS1? Of course not. Things need to evolve. The speed at which he moves is fine based on the genre, like dead space. But the fact that you can't move while shooting is ridiculous. The developer's excuse of it being unbelievable because in real-life someone moving while shooting has no accuracy is so laughable. This game is about a guy going up against a horde of zombies/drugged up crazed people who can carry all sorts of weaponry and heal from little plants he finds around the world. I think moving while shooting is the least of his worries when it comes to "reality."

[Pennywise]

Leon,
I havent played the demo yet. I am looking forward to this game... but it is getting a lot of bad reactions.

I know if I was in a survival situation I would run and gun.

[Yo Mama]

RE4 sucked. Ever since Capcom decided to stop with traditional zombies and move the setting from a mansion in the woods to some 3rd world country, it has sucked.

PS- Dead Space is waaaaay scarier than than RE4 and RE5.

[iHEARTboobs]

You can't be telling people what's scary or not. Just like you can't tell them what games are better or worse. It's all subjective. Personally, I didn't get through RE4 because it wasn't what I wanted out of a RE game. But that's just me. And, I also think Dead Space can be pretty scary. For me at least. But i'm sure it helps that I only play it at night with the lights low and the surround sound on.

[callahan09]

I always hated this argument. Having crappy controls that make it very difficult to do simple things does NOT make the game scary, it just makes it unecessarily difficult.

[0verdrive]

my problem with re5, from what ive seen in the vids, is that the zombies dont act realistically and are made that way in order to accommodate the clunky control scheme. there are obvious parts were zombies are running full speed at you, only to stop, and mindlessly limp toward you. why the hell would they do that?! i mean, they are obviously capable of running, but if they were to do that, players would have no chance at survival with the clunky run, stop, aim controls. the zombies just kind or circle around you, and attack you slowly a few at a time, instead of swarming you like zombies theoretically should.

being able to move and aim would not take away from the game if zombies were to attack you realistically, rather than stupidly saunter over to you. i mean, even moving SLOWER while aiming would be more realistic and would still keep a tense feeling; but just standing still and shooting is probably among the stupidest things that ive seen in a current gen game.

[ForROME]

I am Dissapointed, controls are 1995 feeling.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

1995?

http://www.metacritic.com/g...

http://www.metacritic.com/g...

http://www.metacritic.com/g...

What do you mean? It controls how the game should. If it controlled like Gears of War, it would be boring.

[YonasJonas]

RE4 revolutionized controls for 3rd person shooters in 2005 so you're obviously at least 10 years off especially since they're all still based off it.

[LastDance]

can someone explain to me exactly HOW the controls revolutionized gaming?

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

EVERYBODY HOLD ON ONE FRICKIN' SECOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

Every gamer I've EVER met said they loved Resident Evil 4 and that it had amazing controls. Even now, most of them play it religiously. Why are you complaining about a control system that you've been praising for years? Is it because you want another Gears of War? Gears of War is entertaining...not scary. If you want to mindlessly shoot people without a sense of urgency or strategy...go ahead...complain.

I'm backing this game though. I don't understand what happened between now and five minutes ago. Why have you all stopped liking Resident Evil 4?

[bakagaijin78]

My husband loves RE4 and still plays it on the GC. All he said when he found out RE5 was in the works was 'it better have the same controls and camera view that RE4 had'.

Looks like he'll be pleased to find that they are.

[thor]

Can I bring up Tomb Raider? Go back and play the earlier Tomb Raider games. The controls are horrible. Didn't stop everyone from loving those games. Since then, controls have improved. Same thing.

I don't know if everybody loved RE4's controls - you're probably basing that statement on the fact that many people loved the game itself. Since then, they've played games with better controls in the survival horror genre.

Furthermore, I've heard that RE5 has moved away from survival horror considerably, and is now just survival action. I find that most survival horror games are like this for me anyway, and since action is done better in other games, it has to be pretty brilliant for a survival horror to impress.

[Yo Mama]

I didn't just now stop liking RE4. I have NEVER liked it. And RE5 is the same freaking game as 4 with higher res graphics.

[likeaboss302]

The problem is Dead Space has since been released and does the controls better. It makes the game feel more dated. I love some RE games but this one with the extra action and tank controls don't mix well.

[felidae]

i love the demo

can't wait for the full game

[Halochampian]

Me and a friend had a blast with it last night. Played through it many times.

[Tsalagi]

Are you one of the programmers for the game? You freak out whenever someone says they don't like the controls and post until you run out of bubbles every RE5 article that's posted on here. Nothing personal, just wondering.

RE5 is going to be a rental for me. I know that the controls are supposed to be part of the RE experience but they're too frustrating for me (and apparently many others as well) to make me want to spend $60 on the game.

[ThaGeNeCySt]

I don't know.. I loved the demo when I played it when it came out on the Japanese marketplace

the graphics were jaw dropping, the action was intense (especially when it felt like the ammo was scarce) and the gameplay itself was reminiscent of RE4 (which was my 2nd favorite game last generation behind Gran Turismo 3)

However, I hope this is the last of the "action" RE and they go back to the classic survival horror roots that they were known for.

EDIT: What's so frustrating about the controls?

[Tsalagi]

I guess it's just the feel of them. They aren't as smooth as they could be and make controlling your character a chore instead of fun. They could work though if they were tweaked just a little. Go play Dark Sector (there's a demo on both Xbox Marketplace and PSN Store) and imagine RE5 with those controls (dodge button!!!). It would be a definite buy for me if it handled like that.

[ThaGeNeCySt]

I own Dark Sector so I guess I know what you mean, but I'm fine with the controls. It never bothered me with the GC controller for part 4 and I definitely felt right at home with RE5 when I played it.

[Rockox]

Tsalagi, props for mentioning Dark Sector. I thought that was a fairly decent game (even though it got flack for being a Gears/RE4 rip-off). And the controls were nice n' smooth.

[Foxgod]

This game looks better then KZ2.

My eyes are fine btw, had them checked up, i scored exellent.
And who cares that the demo dissapointed a bunch of whiners, i am sure il love this game.

[demolitionX]

u r worse than PP! RE5 is dog sh!t compared to KZ2

[Darrius Cole]

Nothing I have seen makes me think that the graphics in RE5 will be as good as the graphics in Killzone 2.

Nevertheless, because it is the next Resident Evil, I am going to buy it on day one.

P.S.

Having a partner, especially a real live human being, playing the game with you makes it the complete opposite of what made Resident Evil great. Resident Evil games isolate the player and force the player to constantly search for ammunition and keys, etc. If there is a person playing the game with you then it is almost impossible to be horrified.

[dukadork2]

excellent self KILLZOWNAGE

[Traveler]

Resident Evil 5 looks really good, but it doesn't look as good as Killzone 2. In technical terms Killzone 2 is doing things no other current game is doing--the lighting engine, physics, animations, and special effects are all a substantial step up from anything seen in any other game.

[Magic_The_Celt]

Dude

do me a favour and shut up, for god sake the screen tear is terrible and yes i know its because of the demo

we both know which looks better :) Killzone 2

[Why dis]

MSFT getting *Special Treatment* with Resi 5 and the fact it looks better than KZ2 and the 360 version will be better has the haters turning on the game like a rabid dog.

[Graphics Whore]

Haha, Xbox Fanboy's clinging onto Resident Evil 5.

Guess what, the graphics aren't better than KZ2 and it feels generic.

[Antan]

"MSFT getting *Special Treatment* with Resi 5 and the fact it looks better than KZ2 and the 360 version will be better has the haters turning on the game like a rabid dog."

LMFAO!!! Classic POG..never changes!.........I must of missed all of these previews claiming Res5 bests KZ2 in the GFX dept, anyone want to point me in that direction? Mind you, this is the openzone so i guess i can just type any old sh!te! Something Why Dis/POG has done for a good few years!.....Still the biggest nutter on here!

[callahan09]

Why Dis: "the fact it looks better than KZ2"

There are no "facts" that RE5 looks better than KZ2. If you think it looks better, that's your rose-tinted lenses for RE5 and crap-tinted lenses for KZ2 manipulating your view on the matter, but it sure as hell isn't "fact." I've seen both games in action first-hand, and Killzone 2 is miles better. The animations are immensely better, the textures are higher-quality, the lighting is fully dynamic, the shadows are amazing, and the crazy amount of stuff going on really makes it take the cake, with flying debris and particle effects, weather effects, etc.

[likedamaster]

" MSFT getting *Special Treatment* with Resi 5 and the fact it looks better than KZ2 and the 360 version will be better has the haters turning on the game like a rabid dog. "

*looks over at gamer zone* It sure seems that way.

[Raz]

Think I'll give this one a miss when it makes its way to PS3. Dead Space is waaay scarier. Controls better, too, and the graphics are excellent. Can you say 'strategic dismemberment', kids? I knew you could! ^_^

[Crystallis]

This plays like any other RE game out there. I never really got into the series b/c the controls are not my cup of tea and after playing the demo the controls are just as bad as the others. Plus the character movements are just annoying. This will be a rental at best, but I do love Sheva. She's one of the hottest female video game characters to date. They made her body like a real womens body, thats a plus in my book. Still a rental though.

[na2ru1]

Shes a much more believable character that makes those in DoA and S.Calibre 4 laughable. At least not every japanese fantasises.

[ThaGeNeCySt]

RE5 only plays like RE4...

Resident Evil: 0 to Resident Evil 3 all play completely different (but have the same premise *Humans v Zombies*)... RE4 is where capcom reinvented the RE series and RE5 takes it further

[butbutbuttehcell]

I thought the demo was immense. If you don't like the controls then gutted. Have you tried type c? That way you get controls similar to RE4 (which was also immense) but can strafe and use the camera too. U shouldn't be able to move while aiming, it just wouldn't really work properly with a laser sight. If you think this demo was disappointing you're far too demanding. What other demo's are better than this? I can't wait for the game, and this demo re-inforces how good it will be. If you can't use the controls cos you've got parkinsons and keep pressing the wrong buttons then that's your own problem.

[LTC]

LOL
Man RE5 visuals are not half as good as Killzones. Thick Box 360 owners If this game was exclusive to PS3 it would have been much better. KZ2 has been receiving alot of praise of how good it looks has RE5? MGS4 looks better!!!!!!

U need your eyes checking again and stop tossing off as much.

[Darrius Cole]

Toss off as much as you want to, its your body after all........

But LTC is probably right about the Killzone 2 graphics being better than Resident Evil 5

[DA_SHREDDER]

Dead Space is the new Resident Evil. Thank you EA.

[DARK WITNESS]

100% agree ...

infact i would rather buy another copy of Dead space and give it to a friend then give my money to capcom for Res5.

I like the idea of supporting dead space anytime i can cos i want a Dead space 2... the thought of it alone just puts a smile on my face.

anyone else hate the re-generator with a passion ? i was nearly kicking my tv round the room when i finally killed him.

[ultimolu]

Now that game was f*cking scary. O_o

[thenickel]

My brother loves the game and I enjoyed watching him play it. I tried it myself but the controls and the camera felt awkard. Visually it's a master piece and I'm going to check it out again later.

[JustinSaneV2]

When I first played the demo a few months ago it left a bad taste in my mouth. Now that I've tried it again it has grown on me quite a bit but it still has a couple of apparent flaws in my book:

- The "stop 'n' pop" gameplay belongs in 1996. You should have the ability to creep slowly while shooting (even if it means a huge reduction in accuracy).
- There is too much action and not enough horror.

[incogneato]

a big disappointment indeed. its just re4 in HD. of course it will still score 10s because its not a ps3 exclusive. if it were it wouldve scored low for not evolving from re4, among other things

[zerolinkgannon]

I enjoyed the demo but I like the wii controls for RE4 a whole lot better.

[dachiefsman]

Like most of the other complaints on this thread, the controls feel clunky and not fluid. I know RE4 had similar controls but after playing so many other third person shooters this game just feels forced/behind. No offense to the Capcom goes the game still looks great. Hopefully the retail version will allow for mapping options.

[tudors]

but I am sure the controls felt better than RE5, maybe it is the Gamecube controller? but my problem with RE5 is not just the controls themselves but the fact that it is also clunky and feels really unnatural and stiff, it just feels wrong, actually if they have added support for the Sixaxis that would be a plus because having played the Xbox-360 version it is too robotic, they should definatly patch this if it can be done, just a bit of fluidity thats all, no run and gun fair enough but with such limited control options it should at least feel natural, also I noticed that when you are surrounded by Zombies e.g. when the dude with the chainsaw comes out the camera goes into a frenzied auto aim scenario and you just turn away from him, this really annoyed me, at this point I turned it off, never turn your back on the enemy.

[bigjclassic]

They all had bad controls, but that kinda added to the atomsphere.
RE4 changed the way RE games will play, and RE5 is the upgrade.

[Psycho_Mantis]

Whats wrong with you people? Have you not ever played RE4? And even so when RE4 came out i didnt hear so much flack about the controls back then. And why so much now? Probably because of a new generation, and people who have never played a RE game, esspecailley RE4 for that matter. Jesus....what is wrong with this generation nowadays?? : /

[DA_SHREDDER]

On the contrary. I always talked smack about RE4. I loved the series until part 4 came out. Its turned away from a creepy puzzle solving game, to a broken action game. The only people who liked RE4 were the same people who didn't like RE1 to Code Veronica. The umbrella chronicles is what made this game what it was, and its turned to sh*t since they not only changed the story, but the gameplay, and real zombies as well. The infected can kiss my @ss.

[LastDance]

resident evil 4 is crap.

Sorry i didnt mention this 3 years ago.

[omodis420]

It seems like the trend this gen is just to release great looking sequels. Never mind advancing the game play lets just give players better looking games. It's a shame.

[borgome]

Sweet graphics, controls could use some tweaking but overall I give it a 9 out of 10. Ahhhhh its good to be a 360 owner.

[Rich1631]

I can deal with the controls, BUT the partner A.I. that you have to spend baby sitting, that is what sucks the most and why I won't get it.

[hydro-lx]

im still gonna buy it... even if reviewers say its trash or its horrible... i just love the series, and i have an article on hiphopgamer.com that talks about RE5 not being a survival horror game, this has been explained already! anyways... if anything would affect Killzone 2, this would be it, but it doens't seem so promising now!

[artsaber]

The first thing I said was, "Wow, these graphics are nice!" The next thing I said immediately after was, "Damn, what's up with these controls?!?" I ASSUMED that RE5 would have Dark Sector, Dead Spaceish type control handling. Boy was I wrong! I know it is only a demo, but RE5 is about to officially be pwned by Dead Space...

Oh, and the last thing I said was, "Where's the damn ammo?" while slicing away in a panicking fashion with the machete.

So far:
Dead Space wins Controls + Scares
RE5 wins only in graphics... boy are they pretty.

So far, I am drawn much more to Dead Space

[MrWeymes]

Well, what suprised me about the Resident Evil 5 demo is that I thought Dead Space was going to be the appetizer before the meal.(Dead Space being the appetizer, and Resident Evil 5 being the meal)

But, after completing Dead Space twice, and the Resident Evil 5 demo a few times, I've formed the opinion that Dead Space has a much better control scheme, much better physical damage, and a couple of pop out scares. Hopefully, the full game of Resident Evil 5 is better than the demo made it appear.

[Diugu]

Yeah.. they should have taken some from Dead Space and Dark Sector.

Man I am so dissapointed.. I had my hopes up high for this one. I still have hopes the full game will be more fun... but probably wont buy it though.

[gnothe1]

seems to me that its MAINLY the sony only guys thats complaning about this game!! would you guy PLEASE buy this game for the PS3. dont continue to let the 360 version of multiplat games sell WAY more than PS3 versions. I played the demo for about an hour last night, so Im gonna buy it for the 360(friends)even though this will be my first resident evil. MGS4 was my first metal gear an I loved every hour of it. would you guys please support these developers. more sales on the PS3 gives developers LESS REASON to consider exclusive content an better service to the 360, so guys BUY THIS GAME!!

[AnimeRaven]

Why would you buy a game just to suport a dev? If you don't like how it plays you are most likely not going to buy it for that reason. It would be just be plain stupid for anybody to buy a game simply because they don't want the 360 or PS3 to have more games. I played the demo on the 360 not liking it. I will aslo download the demo on the PS3. Most likely still won't like it.

Multiplat is the future of gaming that is just the way it is more money to be made that way. If Sony, Nintendo, or Microsoft don't own the company there really isn't a reason to not be multiplatform. Unless they are throwing large amounts of cash as you.

[samura]

how many of you guys actually are fans of the series?

I like RE, and I think this limiting controlling scheme is what makes it lovable to the fans.

can it be better? Yes. Must it be like Dead Space of Gears of war? NO.

gamers who b1tch about the controls ARE the ones that b1tched about Snake Eater's camera.

To each his own, I guess.

[MrWeymes]

I love the Resident Evil series. That's why I'll be buying Resident Evil 5 even with it's archaic control scheme.

The issues presented in the article are valid points, and comparisons to other games in the same genre is going to happen no matter what people want.

I've played all of the Resident Evil games including the remakes on the Gamecube. I own all the movies on Blu Ray, except for Resident Evil: Degeneration which I will be picking up shortly, so if I'm not a fan, I don't know who the hell is.

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

for the demo to finally come out, yet alone these multiple delays for the game to finally release... I can't help but to feel Capcom polished up RE4's formula with new graphics and a new story and remarketed it. For what those of us that are still buying the game (me included cause im a huge fan), I can't help but to think this more than easily could've released earlier on this gen. Because outside of visuals and story... we are playing something so close to RE4 that its actually sad that it makes Capcom look lazy!

I also don't really agree with needing to be prompted on when to do a melee move to knock enemies out of the way, why can't I just go in like the buff dude I am and brawl with my fisticuffs?... Cause lets face it even if I can't do it when I have ammo, with how massivley ripped Chris is... you'd think when he's all out of ammo, that he would just brawl his way through everything with his fists right? I know I thought that!

[samura]

First, be grateful for developers like CAPCOM.

Second,

IF ANY of you guys is serious about his opinion on the game, send Capcom your concerns.

Because that is the ONLY way your voice would be heard.

Capcom-Unity FTW.

[maverick1191]

is it considering all you have this year is halo and multi plats

[borgome]

The only good multiplayer game Ps3tards have is Cod4 which is multi plat. We've got Halo, Gears, and Cod4, sucks to own a Ps3.

[Traveler]

Personally I like Resistance's multiplayer more than Halo 3's. COD4 is multi-platform, so that only really leaves Gears of War as a bragging point, which will likely be rendered moot come late February when Killzone 2 arrives on the scene.

Man, I like my 360, but I prefer my PS3 for a lot of reasons.

[callahan09]

Spoken like someone who doesn't own a PS3, borgone. What about Resistance 1 & 2, Warhawk, and don't forget the upcoming Killzone 2 which everyone who played the beta and most previews and all early reviews claim has amazing multiplayer.

Anybody who's ever played Warhawk cannot deny the impeccable balance of the competitive multiplayer. Ground vehicle, aircraft, and on-foot combat are all amazing and give the player an equal opportunity for success. A good team needs mastery on all fronts, not just a good air game or a good ground game. And the weapons are perfect. The layouts of the maps are perfect. It's simply the best online game I've ever played, personally. Nothing even comes close.

[borgome]

Too bad nobody plays Warhawk, Halo 3 still logs 1.5 million matches daily son. Sorry but nothing can touch Halo 3 multiplayer. Ever heard of MLG, its professional gaming, and what do they play, Halo 3.

[Gun_Senshi]

RE 5 is not a survival horror, its a shooter.

[BLUR111]

This game is not for noobs

[ultimolu]

...That can't be good. I was anticipating this game. :/

[Ausbo]

i played the demo for 15 minutes and i shut it off. I liked 4 alot better. the controls felt clunky, and the AI from my partner was horrible. Ill take dead space over this game any day. It is a shame dead space didn't get the sales it should. If any of you out there haven't tried it, than do it.

[The Judderman]

I thought the demo was very dissapointing Nice graphics but gameplay was very clunky and last gen.

[Lord Xire]

Wow...what noobs.

The controls just take a few rounds to get used to.

What resident evil game had good controls...

I remember hating the way Resident Evil 1 controlled on the Ps1 it took getting used to.

Bullet wounds DO show...so ^^^ w/e that guy was talking about up there...go home.

You hear all these people b1tch and moan about how Re5 isn't scary and is trying to be an action game...then they turn around and say you should be able to run and shoot at the same time...

That would destroy the games pace and destroy that surrounded feeling.

Q1 2009's biggest title across the globe fans and new fans are all getting into the resident evil franchise....just play on Live you'll see how all day and night the demo was on fire.

[MrWeymes]

So, bad controls are excused because it's Resident Evil?

That's not how it should be. It still looks like a good game, but the control scheme is last gen. If a new game were to come out that didn't have a popular name behind it, and it had clunky controls like Resident Evil 5, it would be shunned by critics.

Obviously, the older Resident Evil games had poor controls, but you have to remember that it's 2009. Some of those games have been out for roughly ten years.

[The Judderman]

Dead space just raised the bar for this type of game. The demo for Resi5 has nice graphics but controls, movement and combat are all clunky and feel very dated. Its a shame because with a bit more thought and better controls it could have been great.

[TheOutsider]

Disappointing because the crap it's running on! ha ha ha OWNED!

[Wotbot]

loved the demo and thought the co-op mode was really great.

The graphics are the best I have played so far this gen on consoles. I haven't played KZ2 so I can not compare, besides they are different genres so you don't have like for like.

I will be getting this one if the demo is anything to go by.

[tudors]

bit better this time, helped using the 'A' button to run instead of the analogue stick, still I was doing well with the chainsaw guy but no run and gun made it really difficult and after all that he got me and no checkpoint.

[ironcreed]

All of the harsh criticisms are coming from folks who played the game on Xbox 360, most of which I am willing to bet either never played RE4 on the GC or the PS2, or are simply not huge fans of certain gameplay elements that are what makes RE what it is. Either that, or they just do not understand why certain gameplay elements in the game are the way they are.

That being said, I am willing to wager that there will be a MUCH different, and far more positive reception to the game once the demo is released on PSN next week...just wait and see. Gamers who are most familiar with RE4, and loved it more than likely are PS3 owners as well, hence, will love this game like they did when they played RE4 over and over on their PS2's last gen.

I come to this conclusion based on the fact that I find it hard to understand anyone who loved RE4 hating the way this game controls, since it plays exactly like RE4 did....and for good reason. Not being able to shoot and move is done on purpose to add to the clausterphobic "oh my god, they are everywhere" survival horror aspect of the game. This is not Gears of War or even Dead Space. It is Resident Evil, therefore, it should not be expected to change what made RE4 so famous in order to appease people who want it to play like Gears of War. Sorry, I guess this game is just not for you.

[Wotbot]

a bit of an assumption on 360 owners, who if I am not mistaken are mostly in the hardcore gamer category.

It's like racism, but maybe it should be consolisum.

And talk about state the obvious "All of the harsh criticisms are coming from folks who played the game on Xbox 360" the demo is only out on the 360 at the moment and most 360 owners also own a PS3, like myself.

I agree with what you say about RE4 and some of your other points though.

[Mad_Rhetoric]

haters hate it

[dirtrider]

i know i know, this site is sony fans only, but you guys can fvck off. you guys say "home isn't a failure, its a beta!" but you guys sit in a 360 thread about a damn demo and bash the hell out of it. sony fanboys on n4g are the WORSE son of a b1tches i have ever seen in 29 years. if this game was ps3rd exclusive, you guys would do like YOU always do, praise it like its the second coming of christ. since this is multi-plat, and the 360 version looks better, you guys HAVE to bash it, it is in the "sonyfanb1tch handbook" anyways. PATHETIC SONY CROWD, FUCING PATHETIC. low life sum mofos

[Helghast Slayer]

Keep quite child. Didn't you father ever teach you not to talk with his penis in your mouth?

[GAMER505]

to the people that are hating on RE5 on this comment thing.....I played the dead space demo it was definitely good but it was not better than RE5. I mean I've seen the gameplay on Dead Space the full game and its defnitely a game I would like to pick up at some point but still...RE5 was awesome I can't wait for the full game to come out!!!

[Marojado]

The only difficulty i found getting into it is that they naturally haven't given us any cut scenes to initially set the scene. I think people will feel differently when they play the full game because they'll be pushed into the scenario with a better understanding of each character's primary intentions. Immersion is the key thing here in my opinion, Resident Evil 4 would've been the same if they'd bypassed the opening cut scene and just put Leon in a village shooting things from the off.

[kewlkat007]

Some complain about old-school controls, then some complain about new-school "Environment/location&quo t;, well some will never be satified.

Me and my cous are buying this one.

[ThaGeNeCySt]

don't worry, I'm there day 1. RE = my favorite gaming franchise

[MrWeymes]

I'm the writer of the article, and I'm still buying it. I even said that at the end of the article.

I'm a huge fan of the series, and I'm not going to miss this one because of archaic controls, however I was disappointed with the demo, and felt that these issues had to be pointed out.

[swiftshot93]

GOTY contender and will be amazing. If capcom came out with a new console i would buy it just for Resident Evil. LOL watch all the haters buy this game day ONE!

[MrWeymes]

I'm doubtful that Resident Evil 5 will be a contender for game of the year. Think of what's supposed to come out.

Resident Evil 5 is just one of the many good games coming out this February.

[YonasJonas]

This game will be amazing. Contender for goty no doubt.

[micbelt]

I loved Re 4, so will love this one too...

[Roper316]

It lost the feel that made RE what it was. this is nothing more then an action game now. RE5 is not survival horror and this should not be referred to as Resident Evil, RE4 was border line and this one crossed the line to action and not survival horror.

[Re-versed]

I dont think i will bought it!

I think a rent is enough...Its pretty dissaponting to see a game that was a reason for many pp to start play videogames,for its really special atmosphere and feelings back then,ended up like that!I mean dont deny it guys, it is more of the same overflowed tesostorone shooting games,with loud male voices,big guns and Holywood blood...

I think killzone 2 belongs to this category too, but its fenomenal technical achievements make the difference!

[YonasJonas]

To me Fallout 3 felt severely out dated, and yet everyone praised it. Yet RE4 is still what all good 3rd person shooters are based off of, and people are talking trash. I don't get people sometimes. If they kept the Biohazard series the exact same as the first three then it would be in the same predicament as the Silent Hill series, and no one would play it. You just can't win.

[ironcreed]

FYI, I said the criticisms was coming from people who played the 360 version BECAUSE that is the only version out, lol. Further, my reference was to 360 only owners who may not have been PS2 owners who are familiar with RE4. I came to this conclusion not based on any sort of bias, as I own both a 360 and PS3 as well, lol. I came to it, rather, by my finding it hard to believe that anyone who loved RE4 would hate or be complaining about RE5 controls. As they control exactly the same, given the new handy inventory.

Now, the reason I stated that I am willing to bet that the demo will get a much better reception on PSN is based on purely simple logic, not any sort of fanboy logic that I am sure is the way you are perceiving this. That logic being the simple fact that the vast majority of the Resident Evil fanbase from RE4 were either GC or PS2 owners, possibly both. Therefore, it is only logical to assume that most of the people who played and loved RE4 on the PS2 are more than likely PS3 owners as well, and will more than likely give the game a much better reaction than 360 ONLY owners because of an increased likelihood of being more familiar with the concept of the RE franchise in general, and why certain gameplay elements are the way they are. Thanks for understanding in advance, lol.

[Wotbot]

your assumption doesn't make sense.

The PS2 sold over 100 million consoles, so I would mathematically say that most 360 owners did in fact own a PS2 or a maybe even a Gamecube.

And also add the fact that the Resi series is one of the biggest franchises out there, your argument for me is weak.

And like I said in my last comment, I agreed with what you said about RE4 and with some of you other comments.

I just didn't agree with your logic with comment to 360 owners and the PSN reception.

If it's a good game then 360 and PS3 owners will like it.

[Omega6]

Controls sucks ass, but im still buying it day one. Its R5 for christs sake.

[mariusmal]

the controls are the same as RE4.. i played the demo and i liked it. it will be the same.. who liked RE4 will like this one. the ppl who didnt liked it....

[likedamaster]

LOL at all the comments. RE5 = getting got day 1.

[XPC HARDonE]

I thought the game looked awesome, but the controls are not up to par. I wish the game would give us the ability to map our own buttons. My advice is use the type D controls if your used to modern console gaming controls, type D is similar to COD, press the left stick forward all the way to sprint instead of holding A. Some are saying the controls add to tension, maybe so, but that feels artificial to me. The music, characters, environments, and story should add to tension. If I was reading a horror novel having certain pages stuck together would not add to the tension, it would frustrate me. I realize this is not run and gun, I dont mind having to stop and shoot. I dont mind having to stop to use my inventory. I do mind when the hardest part of the game is not the world around me but sluggish movements of my character. If in the game the African landscape was going through a rainy season which resulted in muddy environments then maybe they could get away with the characters movements. Since its all sunny and dry I cant understand why he moves that way. Do not give a pass to Capcom on this, if the way the character moves in his environment feels wrong in comparison to all the other movements in the environment then something is wrong. If it's a design choice then Capcom should know its the wrong design choice. When PS3 owners get the demo we will see if they concur with some of our findings. If they do then its an issue that crosses console fanboy boundaries. Then it becomes an issue that Capcom may have to address but most likely will not. I will buy it anyway knowing all this because I like the Resident Evil games, but legit critiscisms deserve to be heard.

[L-a-i-n]

But control wise it is dated. The point to taking a game to a new platform would be improve on what people considered to be bad about the prevous game. Lets just say if real life had the controls of RE4 and 5 our military people would be dead right now. It just does not make since to not be able to move and shoot a freaking gun. Never has and never will.

[ironcreed]

Good thing opinions vary then, aye? Yours is just one of many, just like mine. Therefore, whether you think my argument is "weak" or not is irrelevant on the broad scale of things. Fact is, neither you or I know how many 360 owners were PS2 owners as well, so I suppose your assumptions are just as "weak" as mine in that regard, huh?

Nevertheless, I still wager that the Playstation crowd will give the demo a better reception than what we have seen from the 360 demo. However, I am not trying to generalize either way because I own and love both the 360 and PS3. I am just stating that the sequel to a game that was a hit on the PS2 will naturally get a better reception from the Playstation crowd. Not everyone, like you and I, have the privlege of owning both consoles. Most have either one or the other. On any account, we shall see next week, now won't we?

[Wotbot]

I said "your logic doesn't make sense", but you seem very happy with it, so I will leave it with you.

If it's a good game then 360 and PS3 owners will like it regardless of whether they have played the other games or not.

You need to remember the RE game have been on the PS1, PS2, Dreamcast, Gamecube. The likelihood of most gamers never having any experience or knowledge of the RE series is very slim.

I don't know any gamer out there who doesn't know what the RE games are like.

Hang on a second I do "My grandmother", but then again she only has a DS and brain training.

I will wager that at least 85% of gamers out there know what RE games are like?

[BaSeBaLlKiD721]

yeah i played it yesterday and it was my first resident evil game. i preordered this game 3 weeks ago on walmart.com but after playing this demo, i am going to cancel the order and preorder MLB 09 the show instead. MLB comes out 2 weeks before RE5. i will end up buying RE5 but not right away, maybe in the summer aka the game drought.

[RebornSpy]

I really liked the RE4, and this is basically the same game with a different story and better graphics. That's how a sequel should be. The demo was really fun, and not too easy or hard. The only time I died was when my coop partner got chainsawed, Gears of War style.

I was always looking forward to this game, and the demo only fueled my excitement. It was in no way disappointing to me.

[gololo]

i love RE4, and it looks that RE5 has similar control schemes which mean i'll like it. My only complain is that RE4-5 seem not to be the same game as 1-3. Capcom, what what wrong with Racoon City or any other setting that ARE REish...not even the zombies are the same, bring back the horror that made us love RE!!!

[onomix]

Resident Evil 4 is a hardcore, blood-pumping, action packed game. It had stunning sound and visuals, smart AI, and a great new control system. I doubt that Resident Evil 5 will suck, it think it will be a great game.

[Salta_nelas]

RE5 day one for me, but like DMC4 i am disappointed at the last gen gameplay, its just RE4 in HD =\

[Sasanova]

i agree with the article...yes i do

[Cherchez La Ghost]

I'm buying this game. I love the demo!! I don't expect people to like every demo or game to be made.

[Traveler]

I really liked RE4 and I am definitely planning on getting RE5, but I have to admit that the control scheme does seem a little bit dated by today's standards. The graphics are nice and I am sure the plot will be interesting. All things said, I am still looking forward to this game.

Oh BTW, anybody who thinks that RE5 looks better than Killzone 2 needs to get their eyes checked. RE5 looks good, but not THAT good.

[The Milkman]

Come on guys, are you serious? Dont tell me Im the only one that dont think its a big disapointment.. Me and my friend played the game together last night for the first time. I didn't have high expectations for the game at all. I didnt like the new atmosphere it seemed to put you in.

But as soon as I jumped in a room and tried the game with a friend. It just totally changed my thought about the game. It was realy fun to actually have to work together to take out the crazy Africans lol. It also was cool how you could trade items that you found to a friend. So then you could combine them with other items you have on you, or just extra ammo for your weapon.

I dont know if it was just because my friend and I were more charismatic or what it was. But how we communicated, and strategized made the game actually more fun then frusterating. The chainsaw guy for example; while I ran around distracting the guy, he would shoot the barrels to hurt him. Then I had my friend blow down the door so that I wouldnt have to open it everytime with the chainsaw guy chasing me. As soon as he began to run low on ammo I would take over. Then when we both had low ammo one of us would scavenge for more, while warning each other who the Chainsaw man was after. At the end my friend stood at the end of hallway and sniped the guy behind me as I ran towards him.

Its just a game that mentally challenged people cant play. Just playing Im being sarcastic, But you just got to have the common since to play through the levels with less difficulty.

[blakstarz]

The game is okay.....but the fact you have to babysit your partner is going to be VERY annoying....I don't want to feel responsible for bailing the other person out....also, the series has just become too westernized and lost the feel of the suspense that was in the original RE....it just feels like a glorified horror shooter rather than a true survival horror....i dunno, can't really explain it...its not bad by no means, but I'm in no rush to get it.

[The Milkman]

I agree on the fact that it seems that it is more westernized lol. I may let them getaway with it this time. But honestly the need to go back the their roots some. Like Silent Hill: Homecoming went too western also. Its like wtf is up with these developers? Because they are western that means that they have to make the legendary games a shoot em up f**ck fest? I dont want all western developers to limit themselfs to only one style of game. I seen Silent Hill hit the slums with that though. I see Resident evil heading that direction. Even though I think RE5 will be a fun game I dont want that to be the new default style.

[TheCagyDies]

I didn't think so many people here are hating this game...
Ugh but it's their opinion but in my opinion my first play through of the demo was disappointing but each time I played it and got better, the game got better and more fun.

[DARK WITNESS]

actually, thats a very good point. all those people who played the japo demo, how come you didn't say anything about the controls.

i was not able to get the Jap demo cos it was locked by the time i got home,but if the controls were just the same, i am supprised it didn't kick up a fuss then.

[Meryl]

well if u ask me it's alot harder to control on the 360 pad, i remember re4 controls on the ps2 was ok and i managed to complete the game, so i will get this for the ps3 since i am better at controlling it via the dual-shock pad.

[Evil Gamer]

It was a DEMO..not the game...all I see is a bunch of pretenders in forums who say they played RE4 just to fit in..Clearly they didn't play the game. RE5 demo was almost completely identical to RE4's intro level aesthetic...zombies chasing you around the small village while you navigate over and around the village obstacles. This was simply a co-op version and an ode to that level. ANYBODY who played RE4 knows that the intro level is nowhere even CLOSE to the reason RE4 was GOTY material..if you want twitch game play find another game..if you want the same control limitations that make the RE series what it is..then purchase the game..like the rest of the world..I salute Capcom for not revealing anything they didn't have to..

[MetalProxy]

I was considering firing up the ol' threesixty and paying for a month (8 bucks ouch) of xboxlive to try the demo but it seems like Iam not missing much. Iam still playing the hell out of DeadSpace right now and love'n every minute of it... I can wait for my PS3 version of RE5.

[jayd92009]

Many of you guys complaining about the contols are the only ones that haven't played RE4. These controls are nothing new if you've played RE4 before so I think you guys should really stop complaining. I'm clearly tired of reading (These controls suck; I feel like a tank; Its so hard to aim). Obviously, you aren't a Resident Evil Fan, and haven't played RE4. Resident Evil 4 was one of the best games ever so don't even think about buying this game if you think the controls are dated because the only game you know how to play is Call of Duty 4 and Gears.

[jayd92009]

That dude from the article is really stupid stating that the controls are a negative to this game. He should just never play a resident evil game again period.

[SR388]

I was right, RE5 is just RE4 with HD basically, ill still give it a rip when my mate gets it tho lol

as for ppl rattling on about KZ2 and RE5 i found KZ crap.
the only good part is that the Helghast, they look cool.
i would say KZ2 is exactly the same just beefed up a lil.

RE5 looks and from what ive heard is exactly the same as RE4, again just beefed up.

[slave2Dcontroller]

the aim speed/sensitivity in the options menu. This doesnt help the pace of movement but it does allow you to aim more faster.

[callahan09]

The demo sucked.

Premise of the first level: throw a crapload of dumb-ass enemies (read: totally weak A.I.) at you, some of them dropping ammo or healing herbs when they dissolve, have more ammo and herbs strewn about the place, have an A.I. controlled partner that doesn't seem able to die at all, and then just make you run in circles like a lame duck, controlling like a tank with crappy aiming, and wait for 10 minutes until you get rescued. Pointless gameplay with stupid enemies, annoying sound design, antiquated controls, and a complete bastardization of anything the series originally stood for. You're no longer all alone, the zombies aren't even zombies anymore, and it's not survival horror, or scary in the least.

I hated the demo. So sue me.

[villevalorox]

well lets just wait till we get it on ps3 to decide if the controls suck. Because mirrors edge was unplayable to me on the 360 but was good on ps3. Plus if it the same as re4 I will be ok. I loved re4 the most played game for me. That and Vice City. Im sure re5 is great on ps3. Idk about 360 never played the demo on it.

[Nervz]

Slow aim, go into settings and change it to FASTEST! SIMPLE!

the controls arn't exactly like 4, thanks to the new shooter controls, added, Melee's, Buddy system (which is unique with voice commands, sharing items, healing each other and both needing to apply to an action for it to work (chris helping up sheva, etc)

how can people say it RE4 in HD? what idiots. There are differences, hell RE4 was considered the best game of last gen, why would capcom after using the new gameplay perspective/controls, ONCE...alter it, knowing it worked well?

re 123 code veroinca all used the same gameplay, yet RE5 now is crap because its the same?

people can't make up there minds.

I don't recall RE4 having a buddy system like RE5, having strafe/left trigger right trigger for aim and shoot, etc. while the core gameplay is similar, its a freakin SQUEAL, not a new game.

[MrWeymes]

No, I don't think I'm an idiot. The default setting for the aiming is far too slow, and the fastest setting it too imprecise. Fast was a decent combination of both, but in my opinion, the aiming wasn't as good as Dead Space.

Yes, Resident Evil 4 is one of the best games of the last generation, but since then we've had games like Gears of War 1&2, and Dead Space. Both other games control much better than Resident Evil 5. In 2009, I would like a game to be difficult, because there are a ton of enemies, or powerful enemies, etc and not because your character controls like a tank.

As for the improvements in Resident Evil 5, it's a good thing it has them. I did mention the positives to this game at the end of the article, but as a fan of the series, I was disappointed by the series not taking many steps forward when it comes to controls, as well as other things.

Edit: I understand that it's a SQUEAL. lol :o)

[likeaboss302]

I have to agree with your thoughts on the demo. While RE4 is a great game Capcom doesn't seem to be keeping up with the gameplay advances in RE5. After playing Dead Space it makes RE5 really hard to play.

[Ghyst]

i see ign giving this a low score, it's not that great, but 8.1 is still ok i guess.

[cyrus228]

the controls were wierd at first in re4 aswell, i hated it at first then when got used to it loved it. stop complainin ya wanna be reviewers.

only thing is resident evil hasnt been survival horror since 3, its survival action. come on co-op all the way thru??? how is that scary? being alone is scary. hearing the sound of a zombies moan far away and not knowing where he was is scary as is arms just coming thru a wall and grabbing u.

its still fun but its not the same

[Mr_Potato_]

So much for 'this game is better than Killzone 2'. I guess they'll have to find something else.

Then again, 360 fans don't HAVE to buy this game, they can choose the 2/5 rated Fallout 3 DLC instead.

(or Too Human...)

[DARK WITNESS]

what has this got to do with xbox fans ? the game is on both platforms.

from what i have read, fans on both systems are complaining.... but don't worry, i don't have any intention of buying this game...

i will be getting the fallout DLC, and the GTA DLC and wait for it.... Killzone 2.

and when i do want to play something scary, i will go back and played Dead Space.

[ReTarDedFisHy]

Every since that whole BS RE5-KZ2 comparison, the bots are all

"Wait, what's this... ZOMFG I NVER NOTICED BUT RE5 LOOKS HALF AS GOOD AS KZ2!! SO THAT MEANS IT LOOKS BETTER THAN KZ2 TO ME!!! YESSSSS WE HAVE A GAME TO ALMOST COMPARE TO KZ2"

There's a reason why Killzone 2 is being touted as a graphical powerhouse and even being compared to the likes of Crysis. I can post a sh*tload of all the technicalities KZ2 throws on the table, but I'm not - most of us already know. RE5 not so much. And why is RE5 NOT being hyped as the best looking console game? Because it's not. Simple as that.

That being said, RE5 looks like the best multi-platform game. Once again, the best looking 360 game is a multi.

[Ldubbz]

RE5 looks pretty good, but not Gears 2 good...Im not even sure if it looks better than Dead Space, which also looked really good.

As for the game itself, as a big fan of RE4 (as well as Code Veronica, and RE2) it kinda bored me a bit. Im not gonna lie.

Now demos can be very misleading, and with a game like RE you have to get into it for a bit, especially if you have been playing Gears, COD, Halo, etc. So Im pretty sure the actual game will be much better. Prob just a rental for me tho.

[OhMyGandhi]

man.
I've said these in other topics,
but seriously.
I really am starting to miss resident evil 2, and resident evil 3: nemeis.

that was back when not every game played like a b horror movie.

[Lolita57]

YOUPi Better and better !

[YouNoob]

this has nothing to do with flopzone, yet still the fony girls boasting about something they have never even played.

those who are too thick to understand the good old RE gameplay, bettter go an play some little kiddo game like lbp.

it becomes more and more evident that the gaystation crowd are complete NOOBS.

[ReTarDedFisHy]

"NOOOBS"

Notice the first half of the entire Open Zone comments, what are they talking about? Oh yeah, Killzone 2. What was the first comment in the Open Zone? Oh yeah, Killzone 2.

I don't understand why RE5 has suddenly turned into a bot's holy grail, even tough it's multi-plat. Ohh right, that's what they've always done - boast multi-platform titles.

[agmsd]

I really have enjoyed Dead Space a lot and I think it's much better as a scary game than RE5. What do u think guys?

[DARK WITNESS]

agreed

[boJABER]

Controls = RE4 = Aged alooooooot

Can't move and shoot = EPIC FAIL

Aimming = SUCKED

Graphics = AWESOME

[rTR-Pioneer]

people shouldn't compare the graphics on a demo against the graphics of a beta (kz2), the review build, so all the websites state, looks like killzone 3 in comparison, so hold your horses for 1 more month before you comment on the graphics

[Droid Control]

Played the demo, wasn't impressed with the camera.

[Chuk5]

The controls imo are what separate it from a dead space,gears or mgs. The fact that you cannot shoot and really ratchets up the tension. I think that tension will eventually be turned into terror later in the game. Having to run and get space to shoot at your enemy feels awesome because once you get him vulnerable it's super satisfying (i.e the executioner). It sounds like people want a dead space, but RE5 is different and certainly much harder. Umm to the comments about people saying it looks better than KZ2 go do comparison with good screens for each and come back with some substance in you're argument.RE5 does look beautiful though I have it pre-ordered

[Chuk5]

I totally agree. People are expecting a huge change like it's the reboot of a series. IT'S A F**KING SEQUEL.The controls are imperative because this RE not F**KING DEAD SPACE. If people think this RE4 HD then MGS4 is MGS3 HD.Halo 3 is Halo 2 HD, Uncharted 2 will surely be uncharted 1.5 and God of 3 will just be god of war 2.5. why do people forget in sequels you don't change what worked,you make it better by expanding it.

[kelixaleir]

thats aload of balls, When it came out in japan there were no critisements. As soon as it comes out in EU/US everyone starts beyotching how crap tis.

Truth is the graphics are damn good, the game play (Just like resi 4) is quality AND the whole team play is brilliant.

/yawn at you noobs who can't play decent games

"AWWW MY GAWD HAF U SEEN PRO EVO, MAN ITS LIKE WIKD MENZ"

[zefult]

okay Re5 is going to be a great game , the fact that it takes to many shots to kill them unless you hit them in the head -- WTF -- they are zombies you idiot everybody knows who has played a game with zombies or watched a horror movie with zombies is that the only way to truley kill them is to shoot their brains out --- ( which is their f**king head ).. godd**n it not every game can look like or control like every other game or had the same effects as every other game nobody would play them because you would know what to expect. enjoy the flavor of life and enjoy each unique features, controls, and visiuals that these games have to offer.

[monkfish]

your right......wouldnt it be better if he didnt move at all...not seen that much...

only joking....i do see your point but sometimes being different is just that....i think it would be better if i could move...it looks a great game....i just wish it was an option in the controls that way everyone would be happy in this case at least....

didnt seem scary at all after deadspace.....amazing game that.

[MmaFanQc]

by the demo, cait wait to play the FULL game.

[HungPHAT]

I'll just wait for it to be on amazon and then buy it for half price a few months later , I'll still be playing Killzone 2 like mad man

[Qfragger]

I thought the demo was a pile of steaming pooh

The controls suck and even with the aiming turned right up was still painfully slow.

How long has this game been in development? grafs are ok but with controls like this, it's a no buy for me...

[interrergator]

i have no issue wit these controllers wats everybodys problem

[vincentvegawchz]

I could care less to play this title, so if it is a massive failure, makes no differnce to me, but my sister will be dissapointed. She loved the Series

[hankmoody]

You know, I understand that by not letting you move while you shoot, it keeps this entry as being faithful to the rest of the series. It feels very restricted because of this. Still, it's the one thing about this demo that I just don't like besides the fact that you can tell which zombies they added to satiate those who believe this game is in fact an exercise in racism. While playing, I could've sworn I saw an infected zombie who looked like some guy on my block and I live in a predominantly hispanic area in New York City. Needless to say, that one guy just looked totally out of place in what is supposed to be an African village.

I love the graphics though and I do agree with someone else on this board that they could've amped up the sound a little more. I'm gonna end up buying this at any rate but it would be a shame if at least some form of a moving strafe weren't present.

Oh and in case you didn't already know, Dead Space is hands down the survival horror game to beat. At least in my book. It's scary as all hell, has great graphics and the best surround sound I've heard in any video game up until now.

[Gr81]

Was, well, pretty boring. It had a very been there done that sort of feel. There was no terror, and the AI didn't seem smarter than the AI in RE4. They run then start to walk slow as they approach you wtf? That was fine back then but not now. And the controls..Damn what the hell is that? It was extremely frustrating to aim, and it didn't feel satisfying to actually hit the 'zombies" at all. The controls were a joke, I was really spoiled by the Wii controls for RE4. The real time change of weapons was cool..but it made it feel even less like RE and more Gears like.

Overall? very let down, thought this was gonna be THE GAME of 09. now I'm barely interested, granted the demo is only a snippet of the entire package, but it just feels stale. You can't even run out of ammo wtf? Co-op can be fun..but that's even more of a departure for the series.

O well, at least the graphics are great!

[paskowitz]

Wow PS and Xbox fans agreeing on something this must be a first. Haven't played the demo as I unfortunately do not own a 360. Looks like from this kind of reaction it is going to be a rent then maybe buy for me. If money was not so tight I would probably buy it. It is kinda sad my PS2 library is 40+ titles strong... those were the days. I think Dead Space is probably one of my top ten horror games of all time. It just feels so right. I hope they do a Dead Space 2.

[killnotic]

I was happy that the last thing on my mind when I played the demo on my 360 was: "OMG, THAT'S RACIST!" Hopefully, it'll only be a-hole players who'll bring the game down with their racism.

Anyway, I completely agree that the controls were very last gen. Of course, I hated them in Resident Evil 4, so... The least Capcom could have done was make some part of the aiming or the character's movements quicker. Even though I had big problems with Gears of War's controls, I think RE5 would have been a better served if the characters moved as freely as those in Gears.

I think everything else about RE5 looks great from what I experienced during the demo, but the controls just annoy me too much. I won't be getting this game full price. When it costs 20 bucks, I'll think about it.