I beat it on GC when it came out. It was awesome. Played pro but I don't think I finished that. I got it on Wii when it came out but I couldn't play it because it seriously looked ugly on my HDTV. I went back to it couple times over the years but I couldn't get over the ugly Wii graphics on my TV. Anyhow, I got the 360 "HD" version and due to it missing effects, etc, I just couldn't really get into it as much (I just hate playing an inferior version, even if it is just minor stuff). I struggled between playing the Wii and the 360 version...then, this weekend, I continued playing the 360 version and I just got to the island.
This game. This game! It is still such a masterpiece even compared to the games out now. There's just so much detail and personality to the environments (ok low res textures...but the aesthetic is really pleasing to the eyes...the red candles against the white walls, etc ). Playing through the game you could tell they put a lot of work into the environments..there is not many areas not textured. And the models look great! The sound and music is very well done...and then the gun upgrades, the loots...the items you can search for...I forgot so much about the different areas in the later part of the castle to the island..wow
Now, the gameplay...a lot of the regular enemies act very similarly, and in fact they probably share very similar scripted AI but it doesn't matter...as it is extremely fun fighting them...over and over again, in different environments. It helps that the game throws new types of enemies here and there...and I practically like those invisible creatures in the sewers and how later you fight them, they are these flying bugs, and then later in the caves, you fight a whole bunch of them...real nice touch. Sometimes it gives me a sense of rush when I am surrounded and I could hear enemies making weird noises off screen. I haven't found this kind of pure gameplay enjoyment from other games in similar genres.
And then, the game is so lengthy with so many varied environments and enemy models (even if they have similiar AI), different gameplay situations...it's amazing that this game's got all this.
In this generation I have not played a game that's managed to accomplish so much (IMO). GTAV's great. I had lots of fun with it, but once I finished the story missions. I felt done with it. RE4, it's a game I can play through again and again..just because it is freaking fun. Oh, I love it when leon covers him self when a grenade explodes near him. I love it more when I shot the grenades being thrown at him.
Ninja Gaiden (and NG:B) on 360 is the closest game that I like as much. But that game while good in many aspects, you could still find lots of weak environment textures and to me, music there isn't as strong...etc.
And, I have never played the mercenary mode or unlocked the secret weapons...so there's even more to this amazing game :O
What are you examples of "RE4" games you have experienced?
TLDR: Playing through RE4 again and I feel it is still the king of TPS and action adventure/shooter in general in single player.
This game. This game! It is still such a masterpiece even compared to the games out now. There's just so much detail and personality to the environments (ok low res textures...but the aesthetic is really pleasing to the eyes...the red candles against the white walls, etc ). Playing through the game you could tell they put a lot of work into the environments..there is not many areas not textured. And the models look great! The sound and music is very well done...and then the gun upgrades, the loots...the items you can search for...I forgot so much about the different areas in the later part of the castle to the island..wow
Now, the gameplay...a lot of the regular enemies act very similarly, and in fact they probably share very similar scripted AI but it doesn't matter...as it is extremely fun fighting them...over and over again, in different environments. It helps that the game throws new types of enemies here and there...and I practically like those invisible creatures in the sewers and how later you fight them, they are these flying bugs, and then later in the caves, you fight a whole bunch of them...real nice touch. Sometimes it gives me a sense of rush when I am surrounded and I could hear enemies making weird noises off screen. I haven't found this kind of pure gameplay enjoyment from other games in similar genres.
And then, the game is so lengthy with so many varied environments and enemy models (even if they have similiar AI), different gameplay situations...it's amazing that this game's got all this.
In this generation I have not played a game that's managed to accomplish so much (IMO). GTAV's great. I had lots of fun with it, but once I finished the story missions. I felt done with it. RE4, it's a game I can play through again and again..just because it is freaking fun. Oh, I love it when leon covers him self when a grenade explodes near him. I love it more when I shot the grenades being thrown at him.
Ninja Gaiden (and NG:B) on 360 is the closest game that I like as much. But that game while good in many aspects, you could still find lots of weak environment textures and to me, music there isn't as strong...etc.
And, I have never played the mercenary mode or unlocked the secret weapons...so there's even more to this amazing game :O
What are you examples of "RE4" games you have experienced?
TLDR: Playing through RE4 again and I feel it is still the king of TPS and action adventure/shooter in general in single player.
I can get similar experience with REmake and Super Mario RPG.
