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Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D |OT| Where the hell is Leon?
- Thread starter Yama
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Sorry to divert from this save data issue but I'm really impressed by the number of on screen enemies in the latest video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rDLpL4YVPeY#at=916
In past demos the "zombies" have been ridiculously sparse. They seem to have fixed that issue.
In past demos the "zombies" have been ridiculously sparse. They seem to have fixed that issue.
Rush2thestart
Member
MoxManiac said:
Seriously.
Basically:
-You lose all sense of progression with everything already unlocked.
-You have someone elses high scores to beat on the cart. If they're a lot better than you then it could be a very long time until you beat that score.
-They've taken away some value of a game that you own, dropping the price you could sell this game for on the secondary market.
Should be no questions as to why people aren't happy about this.
-You lose all sense of progression with everything already unlocked.
-You have someone elses high scores to beat on the cart. If they're a lot better than you then it could be a very long time until you beat that score.
-They've taken away some value of a game that you own, dropping the price you could sell this game for on the secondary market.
Should be no questions as to why people aren't happy about this.
Phonomezer
Banned
Teknoman said:
Ah true, I wasn't considering the nautre of the game. Sounds fine for a game like this, I hope it isn't a trend though.
IdreamofHIME
Member
Vamphuntr said:Capcom
This is pretty shoddy. It means you can't even let your friends or family borrow the game since they will alter your progression. Maybe we will eventually get a 3DS Action Replay that will be able to clear the game's save.
c'mon. There's plenty of games out there with one save file where you can't let family/friends borrow the game or else they either have to alter your progression or erase everything you've done. Big games like Pokemon.
...or DS games where if someone else puts your game into their DS, then your friend code data is erased.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
Yeah the subtle difference here is that once you crack open a virgin cartridge and play it, it's forever played. It can never be reset for use by another person, and it's a game with a character leveling campaign (even without a story).
What people are boggling over, by the by, is simply the *idea* that we've gotten to this point. Publishers making a game "fire and forget". Play once, reach a complete state, and disallow resetting the game for any reason. Share with friends, gift to another, resell, or utility reasons.
What people are boggling over, by the by, is simply the *idea* that we've gotten to this point. Publishers making a game "fire and forget". Play once, reach a complete state, and disallow resetting the game for any reason. Share with friends, gift to another, resell, or utility reasons.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
Gravijah said:
... aw fuck. I didn't even think of Gamefly, etc.
Well, there's your answer for why this practice screws ppl over. It won't work with services like Gamefly. You'll get games already played to completion / everything done, unlocked.
Well, it's the power gamer way to see everything in the game quickly I guess!
Well after a couple of hours with Mercs 3D and Chris Redfield I am very impressed. It's something of a revolutionary title for a handheld and especially a Nintendo handheld. It looks and plays very, very closely to it's console counterpart and adds some really nifty tweaks and twists in the process.
The shooting and core Resident Evil mechanics are completely intact but the addition of weapon and item selection via a tap on the appropriate icon on the bottom screen works perfectly. I also have to admit the collection of medals (basically achievements) is pretty addicting and unlocking all of them will take some serious doing. Oh and while the sound is pretty weak through the 3DS speakers it's definitely improved with a pair of headphones as is the entire gameplay experience. You can actually hear the direction the baddies are coming from as long as you have "surround" enabled in the 3DS system settings.
I can't speak to the online play because I haven't tried it yet but the single player is a blast. It's THE Resident Evil Mercs experience on a Nintendo handheld with almost no compromises and that to me is impressive. Oh and the Revelations demo is mighty impressive although I died pretty quickly. I can't believe we're going to have to wait so long for that one =(
The shooting and core Resident Evil mechanics are completely intact but the addition of weapon and item selection via a tap on the appropriate icon on the bottom screen works perfectly. I also have to admit the collection of medals (basically achievements) is pretty addicting and unlocking all of them will take some serious doing. Oh and while the sound is pretty weak through the 3DS speakers it's definitely improved with a pair of headphones as is the entire gameplay experience. You can actually hear the direction the baddies are coming from as long as you have "surround" enabled in the 3DS system settings.
I can't speak to the online play because I haven't tried it yet but the single player is a blast. It's THE Resident Evil Mercs experience on a Nintendo handheld with almost no compromises and that to me is impressive. Oh and the Revelations demo is mighty impressive although I died pretty quickly. I can't believe we're going to have to wait so long for that one =(
artwalknoon said:
1. Up through the 3rd group of missions for Chris it was pretty easy to not die but the intensity and difficulty ramps up towards the end of those missions. I did run out of time a couple of times and I've got some "B" ranks I'd like to go back and get "A" or "S" ranks on later if possible.
2. I unlocked only 2 skills so far (you can hold 3 at once) but I have already noticed they have an exp gauge attached to them and you get skill points for completing missions and as whatever skills you have equipped get that exp. The manual says they get better as you level them up and getting them to max level will incur bonuses.
3. Yes, I would imagine so, if you are really good. And it doesn't have to be a knee shot. So long as the enemy is staggered you get a short window for a melee hit. When you get it right it's pretty awesome and there are specific medals for combos and melee kills.
Gamespot has a Now Playing of the game.
http://www.gamespot.com/shows/now-playing/?event=now_playing_re_the_mercenaries_3ds20110624
Hmm. I think I might have to change my mind. The save situation still sucks but the game looks to good to pass up.
They are also talking about Resident Evil: Revelations as well 18minutes into the view.
http://www.gamespot.com/shows/now-playing/?event=now_playing_re_the_mercenaries_3ds20110624
Hmm. I think I might have to change my mind. The save situation still sucks but the game looks to good to pass up.
They are also talking about Resident Evil: Revelations as well 18minutes into the view.
AndyMoogle
Member
Huh? We've had DLC, but that existed on DS as well so that's not new. But game patches? Which games would that be? And firmware updates != game patches.Truth101 said:
Rummy Bunnz
Member
Awesome. I was looking forward to this but this save game business means I won't be buying it at a high price. Second time this year you've lost a sale from me thanks to stupid DRM, Capcom! Keep it up!
Can anyone with the game confirm whether or not you can play with people from other regions? Can you play with anyone from Japan?
I should note that I don't have the game myself, so I'm just going off by what I've heard Capcom say or what people with the game have said. There's only one control scheme where you don't aim with the circle pad (move with circle pad and aim with face buttons). The other scheme works similar to RE4/5 but you can hold a shoulder button to strafe/move while aiming/firing.samoset said:
Sadist said:
Seeing how most launch games have been on sale in Amazon as low as 15GBP (including Pilotwings and SSFIV), I'd say you will be able to get it for that price or lower at the end of the summer (by the way, Ghost Recon, Rayman 3D and Rabbids 3D are at that price right now...)
Yeah, saw that as well. I'm thinking of getting all my stuff from the UK because the price difference is insane compared to Holland. But I've kinda restricted myself of buying more stuff for now, because next to OoT I allready bought three DS games on the cheap (Castlevania DoS, Rhythm Paradise and Final Fantasy XII RW) and I went online for the system update to get ExciteBike 3D. I'm fine for the next two months haha. (Online is pretty smooth on 3DS, unexpected)beje said:
But I love my RE...
The mission oriented stuff in the game is a lot of fun. Just battled
It was pretty cool and a nice way to create some difference. Seeing other enemies like
in the normal 'kill as many as you can' missions was terrifying.
the bat boss from Resident Evil 5 for an entire mission.
The Shredder from RE4
Well, I was planning on Gameflying this because I wasn't interested in it enough for full price, but it looks like publishers still don't understand that one of the reasons they can sell games at $40 is because gamers can turn it around a few months later for $20.
Capcom, sell your game for full price and let me resell it like every other console and handheld game, or tie it to one system/account and offer discounts like Steam does. You can't have the best of both deals and I don't appreciate you insulting my intelligence by expecting me to go along with this.
Capcom, sell your game for full price and let me resell it like every other console and handheld game, or tie it to one system/account and offer discounts like Steam does. You can't have the best of both deals and I don't appreciate you insulting my intelligence by expecting me to go along with this.
already preordered this game and I dont care about the save thing at all, but would this thing help?
http://www.renchi.com/renchi/NINTENDO_DSi_DS_Lite_Accessories_NDS_Save_Data_Adapter_Plus.htm
http://www.renchi.com/renchi/NINTENDO_DSi_DS_Lite_Accessories_NDS_Save_Data_Adapter_Plus.htm
Vyse The Legend
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Put in a couple of hours, and the game is blast. Lots to unlock and do; the Revelations demo is dreadfully short (don't buy it for that, in other words).
For future Mercs, please add me:
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PM me with your information.
For future Mercs, please add me:
Vyse The Legend 4296-2976-2330 North America
PM me with your information.
Vyse The Legend
Member
Effect said:
Good questions. If someone with the Japanese version (cvxfreak) adds me, I can test this out.
AceBandage
Banned
GeekyDad said:
Samurai Chronicles got map packs as DLC, actually.
The Firmware update for RR was to address a bug that happened when the eShop came out.
These guys look and sound soo unexcited, which always bug me in these types of videos. One thing I noticed are the janky animations when enemies get distant (i.e. the bug boss guy). Hopefully this doesn't bother me while I'm actually playing the game. Another thing I noticed is that dropped items don't have the glowing column around them. Either way, I can't wait to get my hands on this on Tuesday!Effect said:
Baloonatic
Member
I'm looking forward to this. The amount of skills is pretty good. Are there any good videos showing the skill screen?
Baloonatic
Member
Flib said:
How do you unlock skills? Do you use points that you earn through finishing missions?