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Resident Evil Code veronica best version ?
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Don't Laugh
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dreamcast
I've completed it on the Dreamcast, Ps2 and played a little of the PSN version. I'd guess it depends on what you mean by best, but technically, it's maybe the PSN version. They made some pretty big improvements to the lighting, it's in widescreen and I never heard much about it being a bad port or being particularly unfaithful.
There're probably people far more qualified to answer than me though.
There're probably people far more qualified to answer than me though.
TheRedSnifit
Member
The version for the console you don't own, although broken copies suffice as well.
Check out cvxfreak's FAQ on the matter:
http://www.ign.com/faqs/2011/biohazard-code-veronica-limited-edition-version-differences-378719
Basically, they're all pretty much the same except for minor adjustments in the HD versions.
http://www.ign.com/faqs/2011/biohazard-code-veronica-limited-edition-version-differences-378719
Basically, they're all pretty much the same except for minor adjustments in the HD versions.
rootbeerafloat
Member
The lighting in the HD version makes the game nearly unplayable. If you can, PCSX2 with the widescreen hack is the best way. You'll see a few unrendered things you aren't supposed to but it's worth it.
SkylineRKR
Member
X on Dreamcast if you don't count he HD version.
But I prefer the HD version really, looked pretty good on HDTV. Despite some issues it has.
But I prefer the HD version really, looked pretty good on HDTV. Despite some issues it has.
FullMetaltech
Member
i had the ps2 version. I thought it was a great game too when it was still survival horror instead of an action shooter.
Napalm_Frank
Member
PSN/XBL
Lightning is much improved IMO
Lightning is much improved IMO
Interceptor
Banned
Dreamcast. It´s the only version with the VMU. Graphics are fine.
Dead Man Typing
Member
If I remember correctly.....
XBLA > PSN > Dreamcast* > Gamecube > PS2
* = Code Veronica X was only released on Dreamcast in Japan, the original release is missing some Wesker cutscenes and I only rank the DC version better than the Gamecube due to the VGA support of the Dreamcast version.
Basically, buy it on XBLA or PSN to get the best looking versions with all the content.
EDIT: Forgot about the VMU support Dreamcast = Automatic winner.
* = Code Veronica X was only released on Dreamcast in Japan, the original release is missing some Wesker cutscenes and I only rank the DC version better than the Gamecube due to the VGA support of the Dreamcast version.
Basically, buy it on XBLA or PSN to get the best looking versions with all the content.
EDIT: Forgot about the VMU support Dreamcast = Automatic winner.
the VMU is useful in this game ?
The Praiseworthy
Member
The HD version.
some people say that the HD version unfaithful due to colors differences
Dead Man Typing
Member
Health is displayed while keeping the tv screen hudless. Saves you having to pause the game to check health during a boss battle. The game is also slow paced enough to let you glance at the controller without it affecting gameplay.
I can't remember if ammo was displayed, too. I know it was in RE2 and RE3 Dreamcast ports but I think CV was just health.
If money wasn't a concern, I'd probably play the Dreamcast version hooked up with a VGA box (note that only the JPN and US versions have VGA support, it was dropped from the EU version). I thought most of the changes made for X were dumb, and I think it looks a little better than the GCN or PS2 version, and the VMU status screen is a dumb but appreciated bonus.
For a normal human being (ie, someone who hasn't played the game before), the HD version on the system of your choice is probably the right way to go. The PS3 version has worse graphics, but its basically a wash.
That was just RE2. RE3 has the same EKG line shown in Code Veronica
For a normal human being (ie, someone who hasn't played the game before), the HD version on the system of your choice is probably the right way to go. The PS3 version has worse graphics, but its basically a wash.
That was just RE2. RE3 has the same EKG line shown in Code Veronica
CoolZombie
Member
GameCube?
therealPeterman
Neo Member
Dreamcast.
Solid warrior
Banned
PSN/XBLA
Interceptor
Banned
Dolphin/NullDC with widescreen.
HD versions aren't that great. They adjusted the colors and black levels into some weird palette that doesn't fit the game's graphics, which are almost untouched. Textures are terrible, whereas with Dolphin you can mask their flaws and your image won't look like a murky mess to boot.
HD versions aren't that great. They adjusted the colors and black levels into some weird palette that doesn't fit the game's graphics, which are almost untouched. Textures are terrible, whereas with Dolphin you can mask their flaws and your image won't look like a murky mess to boot.
I finished the Dreamcast version and can say it's better compared to the PS2 version. The PS2 version has this annoying motion blur that's even present when no motion is being done.
The only thing I hate about the Dreamcast version is the Dreamcast itself for its loud optical drive.
The only thing I hate about the Dreamcast version is the Dreamcast itself for its loud optical drive.
Weird, I really need to check this out. Never played the vanilla DC version.
AuthenticM
Member
The HD version.
They made the game run on the MT Framework engine and the lighting looks leaps and bounds better. And it's also in HD.
See for yourself.
Note: Steve is the worst in all versions.
They made the game run on the MT Framework engine and the lighting looks leaps and bounds better. And it's also in HD.
See for yourself.
Note: Steve is the worst in all versions.
angular graphics
Banned
- Dolphin might not run it perfect if you don't have fast enough HW.
- NullDC.. well.. unless you know Japanese you'll be playing the original version instead of X.
- Which leaves PCSX2, which runs the game pretty fantastically on average HW!
About the HD versions, I agree with you. For the longest time I was mistaken that the new lighting would make them the definitive versions, but recently I watched a bunch of videos of the HD versions on youtube and the game now is super dark, the new shadows don't look that nice since it's low poly models that cast them, and the colors in the early graveyard scene don't even match the colors of the FMV.. They should have made a straight port instead of trying to "enhance" the graphics by making them dark and saturated to hide their age.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
The PSN/XBLA version is great. All the content, sharp graphics (though not 1080, or 60 FPS for that matter) and an improved lighting engine.
The only downside is that the CGI movies in the game are skewered to an awkward angle to try and make them set well with the 16:9 viewing ratio for the game.
The only downside is that the CGI movies in the game are skewered to an awkward angle to try and make them set well with the 16:9 viewing ratio for the game.
encephalon
Member
Honestly I believe the original needed something in terms of lighting or color because the original is fairly dull when compared to every title other than the original. However, something seems to have gone wrong with the fmv crop, because the framerate slows down and stutters which i'm guessing occurred when they rendered it.
Parazels
Member
Today I finished Code Veronica X and it immediately took place in my personal list of the best games ever (alongside RE 1 Remake and RE 4).
I've just realized I played it at 720@30 on a 4k TV and didn't pay attention on the graphics and performance, the game is too good to bother.
I've just realized I played it at 720@30 on a 4k TV and didn't pay attention on the graphics and performance, the game is too good to bother.
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