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Badger_Boy
21-07-2007, 10:30 PM
I am also going to steal Snoozers layout because it is very pretty.

I am reveiwing this game on the Gamecube Version, just so anyone who wants to Buy it on the Wii has the general idea how the game is.

• Graphics
• Sound
• Gameplay
• Extras


:GRAPHICS:

As throughout the Resident Evil series, Graphics have steadily increased in quality, and considering it was a late Gamecube game, the graphics are pretty damn good. From the variations in ripped clothing on the Villiagers, to the swaying of movement on El Gigante's loincloth. It's the simple things that most people notice, and i think they covered everything, The way feathers fall off the chickens as they run away, or how the trees sway in the wind, It makes the gameplay so much worthwhile.


The graphics are very constant through out the game too. As you progress, the enviroment changes from old age castles to ramshackled villigaes that have Fires crackling outside. The violence on the game itself is just right too, although you would expect more blood from a gunshot to the chest, it is saved by the fact that when a virus bursts out of someones Bodiless neck Blood goes in all different directions.

The graphics are Good to Brilliant they genually add to the spookiness of the game, and i personally don't think it would be the same if it was any different.


:SOUND:

The sound effects in the game are immense. There is no better sound to the ear, like as your walking into a new section and your spotted by someone. The chilling yells of "Lord Saddler" or "Los valos" run down your spine and spook you out even more.

But It's not just the charecter to character quality that is impressive. The fact that as you run through the enviroment, your footsteps change, they get louder or quieter depending on what you walk on.

Although they could be much more intense on a surround sound system to give you that feeling of "All overness" The sound to this game is fantastic.

:GAMEPLAY:

Standard Resident Evil Controls apply here, R trigger to aim your gun and A to shoot, it's ever so simple but ever so fun to get used too. They have added a new factor where holding down the Left Trigger, makes you draw your knife to the enimies, which is a lot easier than Trapsing into the menu and equipping the F^&*%r.

During the game, you are prompted to do many things by pressing different buttons on your game controller, Things like Jumping through a glass window simply by pressing A when prompted gives the game a Free flowing simplicity to it and makes it so much fun to play.

The A.I get stronger and smarter through out the game. From Bumbuling villiagers infected with Las Plagas to The very scary Dr. Salavador who's revving chainsaw can be heard from distance, but he can cut your head clean from your shoulders in one blow. As you progress into the game, the A.I change according to their enviroment. For example when you first step into the villiage you face ordinary working class villiagers, but as you progress through out the game to the Castle, you start to fight people who can be called nothing less than "Monks" equipped with crossbows and maces.

The "Boss" battles in the game are all different depending on whom you are fighting, certain things must be figured out by the character to kill certain enemis, this gives an added feeling of stratergy to the game as well as the feeling or urgency in not wanted to be torn apart.


:EXTRAS:

I would be lying if i said there were no extras worth playing on this game, The game is crammed full of them, from unlocking a completeley second story mode with the Sexy Angent in red "Ada Wong" To unlocking a Merceneries mini-game were the player can continue to unlock all time classic players such as "Wesker" and the fourth survivor "Hunk".

The fact that you can read over logs and diaries found in the game and try to piece together the mystery yourself adds a certain Authenticity to the game.



OVERALL

:GRAPHICS: 10/10 : I am certain that these graphics are picture perfect for the console it was released on, they are very impressive.

:SOUND: 8/10 (9/10 If you have surround) : The sound is very impressive but it lacks "UMPH" It needs to be more in yuor face and creepy to score higher.

:GAMEPLAY: 10/10 : The gameplay in this game is Over satisfying to say the least, it is very impressive and is defientley one of the best games i have layed my hands on for a while.

:EXTRAS: 9/10 : The extras for the game are awesome, you get to do some of the things you have never got to do before, but you have always wanted to.


:OVERALL: 10/10 : Defientley worth picking up when you see it, only about £14 now a days and it's a steal at that price.


Thanks for reading.

James

FREEE THE WEEED
23-07-2007, 12:12 AM
This games a classic...

unrealgamer
02-10-2007, 02:53 PM
It is legend, still have not completed it, so that bit about the second storyline ruined the ending and the specials for me, but never mind. Does anyone know how to get past that annoying french dude, with the two tentacles? Yes. Tenticles. It's in the castle area...
It's beginning to frustrate me.

Gaza
02-10-2007, 03:31 PM
Aim for his weak spots, and when his big attack starts charging jump down to the bottom and get ammo & stuff.

I don't agree with your Gameplay score, purely because when you play it on the Wii it instantly becomes better by the fact your aiming with the Wiimote and obviously allows alot more fluency in your shooting.

Quality game.

unrealgamer
02-10-2007, 04:06 PM
Okay, thanks dude.
But how do you finally defeat him (Without giving me what happens next) If possible?
Me and my friend, we shoot he tentacle things, and then try and aim for the "Head" and it seems to take forever... is this the correct method?

Colio
02-10-2007, 04:23 PM
Okay, thanks dude.
But how do you finally defeat him (Without giving me what happens next) If possible?
Me and my friend, we shoot he tentacle things, and then try and aim for the "Head" and it seems to take forever... is this the correct method?

if your really stuck Im sure gamefaqs.com could help you out.

Gaza
02-10-2007, 05:51 PM
You are talking about the little dude who goes into that big flower (ish) kinda thing yeah?

I just aimed at the eye on his tenticle until his head comes out, then I blast his head, simple as that, think I did it first time tbh?

unrealgamer
03-10-2007, 03:48 PM
Yeah, that thing...
Me and my friend called it the big sperm.
I do that, and I run out of ammo.
I go down the level, and try and pick up ammo, but it's all in vain.
Thanks about the tip though.

Gaza
03-10-2007, 03:50 PM
I saved a load of mine darts up for it, made him really easy.

unrealgamer
03-10-2007, 03:55 PM
There's my issue.
Ran out of bullets,
And just my luck,the bullets I want are not there.
Also, is it true, that the RPG has only one shot?

Gaza
03-10-2007, 04:01 PM
yeah it's like 30,000 to buy it and it's one shot, but my my, what a shot.

unrealgamer
09-10-2007, 02:18 PM
So you cannot get any more ammo for it?