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[Dusk Golem]

https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/store/p/Resident-Evil-7-Teaser:-Beginning-Hour/C553C3JFZG1M

Hit a bit earlier than expected, but it's now up on the store front for all those on Xbox curious to try.

For clarification the demo that went up is the "Midnight Version", aka the final update for the PS4. It has all the content from the PS4 final update to the demo released last week.

 

[malfcn]

Thanks. Grabbing now.

3.6gb

 

[Piichan]

Better than the PS4 demo based solely on the fact that the demo is actually complete from the beginning lol.

Spoiler

It is, right?

 

[Illusive_Juan]

Is this the complete demo that the PS4 has?

 

[RecRoulette]

Is it literally Beginning Hour? Or is it the Midnight Hour (with the updates).

 

[Dusk Golem]

Better than the PS4 demo based solely on the fact that the demo is actually complete from the beginning lol.

Spoiler

It is, right?

Is this the complete demo that the PS4 has?

Is it literally Beginning Hour? Or is it the Midnight Hour (with the updates).

It's the Midnight demo aka 'Final Update' version, yes. So it has everything in it that was in the recent PS4 update.

 

[pretty done]

Sick demo release schedule Capcom

Is PC still waiting till the 19th?

 

[Zycban]

It's the Midnight demo aka 'Final Update' version, yes. So it has everything in it that was in the recent PS4 update.

Except the phone calls

 

[Dusk Golem]

Sick demo release schedule Capcom

Is PC still waiting till the 19th?

As far as I and anyone knows, that's still the plan. Though I was wondering since the big demo update was already solved if they might push it up, since the word from Capcom is they made sure to clear the RE7 demo for spoilers for the main game for any data miners.

Though the PC version of the demo will also have the PC version options, according to wbacon.

Except the phone calls

I'm still surprised those seem entirely absent from the final demo update. The demo is superior to the earlier builds in every way about, except the phone now literally seems to do nothing.

 

[AbandonedTrolley]

Except the phone calls

and the VR mode

 

[fritzo]

I'm still surprised those seem entirely absent from the final demo update. The demo is superior to the earlier builds in every way about, except the phone now literally seems to do nothing.

makes me wonder if the phone calls in the final game will be scripted or random, or will change based on triggering certain actions in the game. oh god my head is spinning.

 

[KDash31987]

Just finished a playthrough. Wasn't sure what to think of the game from trailers and other footage. Still not sure after playing it. Heh.

Edit: Screenshots.

 

[Neff]

Be interested to see technical comparisons. I'd prefer to buy this on Xbox over PS4 if it's up to the same standard.

 

[Dusk Golem]

Just finished a playthrough. Wasn't sure what to think of the game from trailers and other footage. Still not sure after playing it. Heh.

Edit: Screenshots.

One thing I certainly suggest is after you beat it once, go through it a second time. There's areas you can only access if you

Spoiler

go open the fireplace secret passage before watching the VHS tape, you'll find a fuse inside if you go in there before watching the tape that will give you access to the attic, which in turn will also give you access to the basement.

 

[KalBalboa]

Two friends came by tonight soley to play through this in VR.

Incredible stuff. Can't wait for it to hit.

 

[Jwebster24]

Be interested to see technical comparisons. I'd prefer to buy this on Xbox over PS4 if it's up to the same standard.

Me also, I've played the demo on PS4 so looking forward to comparing to the Xbox version.

Hopefully we get a DF analysis!

 

[KalBalboa]

Be interested to see technical comparisons. I'd prefer to buy this on Xbox over PS4 if it's up to the same standard.

If you have both consoles why not go with the one with the VR option?

 

[Fortinbras]

Be interested to see technical comparisons. I'd prefer to buy this on Xbox over PS4 if it's up to the same standard.

Framerate seems great but it also doesn't look nearly as sharp as the PS4 version.

I also don't remember a pixelated image like this in the PS4 demo:
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Vega/screenshot/5331174

That being said: I still don't enjoy the new direction and that's why I won't buy the game.

 

[Neff]

If you have both consoles why not go with the one with the VR option?

Because I'm not interested in VR, especially at that price. Also the XB1 controller is by far preferable to the DS4, which is why I like to keep my options open.

Framerate seems great but it also doesn't look nearly as sharp as the PS4 version.

Yeah the screens don't look as good, sadly. RE7 is a real looker on PS4, so I'll probably get that version anyway.

 

[Jwebster24]

Because I'm not interested in VR, especially at that price. Also the XB1 controller is by far preferable to the DS4, which is why I like to keep my options open.



Yeah the screens don't look as good, sadly. RE7 is a real looker on PS4, so I'll probably get that version anyway.

Are we potentially looking at 900p on Xbox vs 1080p on PS4? Seen as though both versions support HDR i'll probably go for the PS4 version as well if that's the better looking version.

 

[Dusk Golem]

Framerate seems great but it also doesn't look nearly as sharp as the PS4 version.

I also don't remember a pixelated image like this in the PS4 demo:
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/Vega/screenshot/5331174

That being said: I still don't enjoy the new direction and that's why I won't buy the game.

Because I'm not interested in VR, especially at that price. Also the XB1 controller is by far preferable to the DS4, which is why I like to keep my options open.

Yeah the screens don't look as good, sadly. RE7 is a real looker on PS4, so I'll probably get that version anyway.

Are we potentially looking at 900p on Xbox vs 1080p on PS4? Seen as though both versions support HDR i'll probably go for the PS4 version as well if that's the better looking version.

Seems like it, which I guess makes sense as a lot of games made for both usually look a bit better on PS4, but from what I know the RE Engine prioritizes optimization and consistent framerate over quality and downgrades stuff on the fly to achieve that, so I'm sure some sacrifices were made to run it at 60 fps on Xbox One as well with that in mind. But HDR support is a win and I do think it's pretty they focus on performance over graphical prowess.

 

[adamsapple]

Would love to see if this also holds 1080p/60 like PS4.

 

[malfcn]

One thing I certainly suggest is after you beat it once, go through it a second time. There's areas you can only access if you

Spoiler

go open the fireplace secret passage before watching the VHS tape, you'll find a fuse inside if you go in there before watching the tape that will give you access to the attic, which in turn will also give you access to the basement.

I'm on the fence with design like this. Different items because you watched something first?

The demo was creepy. I got the bad ending, assume that is by design to make you play again.

The actual game can't be designed like that too?

 

[El Sabroso]

what the hell can be bought inside this demo ?

 

[outunderthestars]

what the hell can be bought inside this demo ?

A preorder for the full game?

 

[El Sabroso]

A preorder for the full game?

oh that explains, thx

 

[How About No]

Just finished a playthrough. Wasn't sure what to think of the game from trailers and other footage. Still not sure after playing it. Heh.

Edit: Screenshots.

Hate to say it, but those screens are kind of gross

And I don't mean the bathroom, I mean the chromatic aberration. Was it that bad in the PS4 demo? At least it doesn't seem as apparent in the footage of the main game, and can be turned off in the PC version

 

[EchoChamber]

I liked a lot the demo but I get scared easily.

 

[1morerobot]

Nice! Been waiting for this. Just installed.

 

[brawly]

So it's just the same as the original PS4 demo? I thought they did like two updates.

 

[Yautja_Warrior]

Be interested to see technical comparisons. I'd prefer to buy this on Xbox over PS4 if it's up to the same standard.

NX Gamer has one up. Seems nearly the same as the PS4 version, solid 60fps but slightly worse visuals from the sound of it.

https://youtu.be/S2p1FIWKpn0

 

[Rocketz]

One thing I certainly suggest is after you beat it once, go through it a second time. There's areas you can only access if you

Spoiler

go open the fireplace secret passage before watching the VHS tape, you'll find a fuse inside if you go in there before watching the tape that will give you access to the attic, which in turn will also give you access to the basement.

Cool. I got the bad ending the first time so I was going to look up how to do the alt endings. I've went in blind with the demos.

 

[Mufausa The 3rd]

A preorder for the full game?

Yeah it has a (pre-order for the full version) button in the main menu.

 

[NervousXtian]

Wait, you can play the PS4 demo now in VR.. not just kitchen?

 

[Dusk Golem]

So it's just the same as the original PS4 demo? I thought they did like two updates.

Opposite, it's the same as the final update released on PS4 earlier this month.

Wait, you can play the PS4 demo now in VR.. not just kitchen?

Yes, the final demo update added PSVR support, PS4 Pro support, and HDR support.

 

[Astral Dog]

How are the graphics compared to the PS4 port

 

[malfcn]

New patch. Hmm.

 

[Toadthemushroom]

What's with the logo - is that representative of what the final game logo will be? This isn't another game whose logo will be stripped of all identity, is it? :/

 

[ekim]

Is this available in Germany?

 

[Phil Fish]

If you have both consoles why not go with the one with the VR option?

Because not everyone has VR, or is interested in getting VR.

 

[BabyFaceKillah]

Walked out the first room and shut it off.....


Yeah I chickened out lmao

 

[ekgrey]

So I just booted up the demo (trying to get anything other than the "bad" ending) and was prompted to download a 3.5GB update. Anyone know what that was? So far everything seems the same. Maybe the phone works again? New secret area? If so, it's well-hidden....

 

[Jawmuncher]

So I just booted up the demo (trying to get anything other than the "bad" ending) and was prompted to download a 3.5GB update. Anyone know what that was? So far everything seems the same. Maybe the phone works again? New secret area? If so, it's well-hidden....

No one knows and no update has hit the PS4 version

 

[ekgrey]

Well shit. I still can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Keep getting the bad ending. I glanced at a guide in frustration (trying to avoid major spoilers) and read that

Spoiler

I need the basement key that will be behind the secret panel that opens from the pulley in the fireplace, but everytime I open it, I get the backdoor key instead.

Any hints?

 

[Arkeband]

Well shit. I still can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Keep getting the bad ending. I glanced at a guide in frustration (trying to avoid major spoilers) and read that

Spoiler

I need the basement key that will be behind the secret panel that opens from the pulley in the fireplace, but everytime I open it, I get the backdoor key instead.

Any hints?

Spoiler

Pull the lever in the fireplace
Get the fuse from the table in the room that opens
Put the fuse in the fuse box to get to the attic

You'll find what you're looking for up there.

 

[Transistor]

Well shit. I still can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Keep getting the bad ending. I glanced at a guide in frustration (trying to avoid major spoilers) and read that

Spoiler

I need the basement key that will be behind the secret panel that opens from the pulley in the fireplace, but everytime I open it, I get the backdoor key instead.

Any hints?

Spoiler

pull the lever right in the beginning, not at you watch the tape

 

[GTR R35_Supra RZ]

Be interested to see technical comparisons. I'd prefer to buy this on Xbox over PS4 if it's up to the same standard.

For me personally Pro is prolly the lead console for multi plats between the 2...for NOW. Soon as Scorpio launches I'm ditching the Pro and keeping it solely for the exclusives.


So i would say maybe Pro ver.?

 

[Neff]

For me personally Pro is prolly the lead console for multi plats between the 2...for NOW. Soon as Scorpio launches I'm ditching the Pro and keeping it solely for the exclusives.


So i would say maybe Pro ver.?

I'm assuming the Pro version will be the best one out there after PC, but no way I'm buying one any time soon.

Unless a Bloodborne patch happens, I'll probably do the same and end up getting Scorpio.

 

[ekgrey]

Spoiler

pull the lever right in the beginning, not at you watch the tape

Ahhh, shit. You know, I probably never would have thought of that. I tend to roleplay a lot when I'm playing games, and so I'd have the mindset that the character wouldn't know about that lever before watching the video, so I'd always watch it and then pull the lever. Well. Now that I know that the game employs that kind of logic, maybe I can better tackle future puzzles.

Thanks!

Oh, anyone figure out what the update was? Did PS4 get it?

 

[bidguy]

loved the demo. definitely sold me on the game lol