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[Grampa Simpson]

I have no opinion as to where Capcom might put a RE2, just that it's game logic is going to be *tiny* enough to work well on anything all the way back to the original playstation, and that pre-rendered backgrounds scale really well. This could be something where the backgrounds are pre-rendered at 1080p, and then scaled for everything down to the DS, with different sets of character and zombie model for each power level. The only non-straightforward part of this that I can think of is dealing with both 16:9 and 4:3 - that may take some alternate sets of pre-renders, or at least some sort of scrolling 16:9 window in a 4:3 frame. Also, jamming cutscenes onto a DS cart.

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Who knows. This might be an example of a game where a dev might be able to tease 720p out of the Wii. I wonder what types of tricks they can pull out of the Hollywood and other bits of Wii hardware....

 

[Y2Kev]

Actually, I did hear somewhere that Wii would be getting RE6 and RE2 remakes in a big announcement from Capcom a la Capcom on the GC. I believe this happened yesterday at the conference actually, it's just embargoed. But I heard a leak.

 

[Night_Trekker]

Isnt there a better name for motion controls than waggle?

Not if you're opposed to the very idea for some strange reason.

 

[Frencherman]

Actually, I did hear somewhere that Wii would be getting RE6 and RE2 remakes in a big announcement from Capcom a la Capcom on the GC. I believe this happened yesterday at the conference actually, it's just embargoed. But I heard a leak.

 

[[Nintex]]

Holy fuck at the meltdowns at just the possibility this could be on Wii, can't wait until the actual announcement thread. :lol

The only one melting down is you Andrex, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

 

[Sadist]

So, the rumour returns?

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For the 4702387th time?

In the best case scenario this means a release of 1, 2 and 3 on PSN/XBLA. Nothing more.

I actually want a Wii release a la the REmake.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

Actually, I did hear somewhere that Wii would be getting RE6 and RE2 remakes in a big announcement from Capcom a la Capcom on the GC. I believe this happened yesterday at the conference actually, it's just embargoed. But I heard a leak.

<3 :lol

 

[Captain Chaos]

And I'd like to immerse myself like I did in the REmake.

You guys already got Dead Rising, RE5, etc.., let RE old style fans have something.

As much as I loved RE4 I'd really like to get immersed in a old style RE, hopefully they'll do something like the hook man prototype RE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NLUzU8Z_NI

 

[Aru]

REmake has not aged well gameplay wise after playing RE4.
So REmake 2 with RE4 controls and RE2's horror atmosphere and it'll be a winner.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

The only one melting down is you Andrex, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

No, NO NO NO WTF AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NO IT ISN'T TRUUUUUE

 

[Sadist]

Capcom doesn't have the time for a joyride.

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[Majmun]

REmake has not aged well gameplay wise after playing RE4.
So REmake 2 with RE4 controls and RE2's horror atmosphere and it'll be a winner.

That's like saying turn-based rpg's have not aged well gameplay wise after playing action rpg's.

I think both gameplay styles have enough fans and should stand on their own and never disappear. Most of the RE fans I know still love the classic RE style and want a new RE game in that style. Including myself.

 

[Ryn]

RE2 should be remade just how REmake was. Bringing it to the 360 would be ideal, unless its to wii being compatable with a gamecube controller. Fuck using the wiimote with this, this isn't RE4.

...360.

With Dead Space controls please.

Absolutely not. No making it like RE4 either. Leave the classic controls alone dammit.

 

[SMZC]

That's like saying turn-based rpg's have not aged well gameplay wise after playing action rpg's.

I think both gameplay styles have enough fans and should stand on their own and never disappear. Most of the RE fans I know still love the classic RE style and want a new RE game in that style. Including myself.

Look at how RE5's tank controls are being received. Seriously, what do you think would happen if Capcom decided to release a game with the same tank controls, more limited aiming and pre-rendered backgrounds complete with shitty static camera angles?

As much as I love the RE4/5 gameplay, I want to see another RE title going back to the roots of the series, atmosphere-wise. But really, the series needs to reinvent itself. It can't just release in this day and age a game like the pre-RE4 titles.

 

[eso76]

if it's anything like GS REmake...heh i would buy it provided it's not for wii (that's because i sold mine).

Actually, i believe i would even buy another RE1 remake, this time with real time backdrops. Which reminds me i used to long for the day real time graphics could match Psone RE backdrops and (rather shitty,frankly) cg. Looking back at RE now, it appears last gen was more than capable of doing that, and i wonder what current gen could achieve, visually, in a game that only had to deal with small rooms and 4 characters onscreen.

 

[Drahcir]

Though I'd be perfectly happy with a REmake of RE2 (REmake2!), an RE4-style remake would be utterly amazing. You know, right now I'd be happy with just the original RE2 and 3 on PSN/PSP. Come on, Capcom! You said soon!!

 

[Davey Cakes]

It's so funny that people are going all crazy asking for an HD remake. You do realize that RE5 isn't even out yet, right?

Talk about greed. As if every game in a major franchise needs the HD treatment.

The last GOTY-worthy Resident Evil game before RE4 was RE2. Not even REmake, RE0, or RE3, as excellent as they were, were the best suited to that award. Now you have RE5, surely a GOTY-contender, just like its predecessor RE4. It's a beautiful game, graphically, and is in pure HD. It supports co-op online play. It's been in development over four years, and has one of the biggest viral marketing campaigns than most games ever see. Capcom has poured their life into this game, banking on it selling well to the hardcore fans who've been keeping up the whole time with all of the trailers and whatnot.

And now, at the mere idea of a remade RE2, or even a new game in the style of REmake, you're suddenly jumping on Capcom to bring a game as such to the HD consoles? Putting all the effort to make the pre-rendered backgrounds even more detailed than they were in REmake? Creating characters who are as detailed or more than the ones we see in RE5?

Seriously?

The reason I ask for it on Wii is mostly because a game in that style not only fits the Wii like a glove, but also just makes economic sense on Wii. The RE games with pre-rendered backgrounds have always been some of the best looking games on their systems because they have a timeless style that can be achieved without needing the best potential hardware. Again, REmake's style is still astounding by today's standards. So, what you're looking at is a game that wouldn't require as much effort as RE5. It would come out sooner. It wouldn't need to be as pushed as RE5 was with the viral marketing. And, it would be guaranteed to sell well regardless of all this, just like UC and RE4 did on Wii already.

I want it on Wii because, you know, I actually want it to happen.

 

[Jocchan]

Look at how RE5's tank controls are being received.

It's mostly people spoiled by shooters complaining because RE5 - oh my goodness! - plays differently from Gears.

 

[SMZC]

It's mostly people spoiled by shooters complaining because RE5 - oh my goodness! - plays differently from Gears.

I love the RE5 demo as much as anyone, but really, the controls are kind of outdated.

 

[revolverjgw]

It's so funny that people are going all crazy asking for an HD remake. You do realize that RE5 isn't even out yet, right?

Talk about greed. As if every game in a major franchise needs the HD treatment.

The last GOTY-worthy Resident Evil game before RE4 was RE2. Not even REmake, RE0, or RE3, as excellent as they were, were the best suited to that award. Now you have RE5, surely a GOTY-contender, just like its predecessor RE4. It's a beautiful game, graphically, and is in pure HD. It supports co-op online play. It's been in development over four years, and has one of the biggest viral marketing campaigns than most games ever see. Capcom has poured their life into this game, banking on it selling well to the hardcore fans who've been keeping up the whole time with all of the trailers and whatnot.

And now, at the mere idea of a remade RE2, or even a new game in the style of REmake, you're suddenly jumping on Capcom to bring a game as such to the HD consoles? Putting all the effort to make the pre-rendered backgrounds even more detailed than they were in REmake? Creating characters who are as detailed or more than the ones we see in RE5?

Seriously?

Yeah

 

[Jocchan]

I love the RE5 demo as much as anyone, but really, the controls are kind of outdated.

Yeah, and the weapons need a revamp too. No chainsaws? In 2009? Really?

 

[Majmun]

Look at how RE5's tank controls are being received. Seriously, what do you think would happen if Capcom decided to release a game with the same tank controls, more limited aiming and pre-rendered backgrounds complete with shitty static camera angles?

As much as I love the RE4/5 gameplay, I want to see another RE title going back to the roots of the series, atmosphere-wise. But really, the series needs to reinvent itself. It can't just release in this day and age a game like the pre-RE4 titles.

I still think RE4 was a good game, but a bad Resident Evil. RE5 even goes further with the "bad Redident Evil" part. RE5 is the first main RE game that I don't find interesting AT ALL. The franchise lost its charm imo.
That's why I wouldn't mind Capcom doing a more traditional RE game and scrap the co-op, gears clone concept. I mean, WTF? Forced co-op in a Re game? :lol x1000

I was really happy when Capcom announced that they're going to reboot the franchise after RE5. I didn't like the direction the franchise was going anyway...

 

[Deleted member 30609]

This thread just took a turn for the predictable interesting?

 

[Y2Kev]

RE CLASSIC DEFENSE FORCE

I do miss the classic RE games. :\

 

[Firestorm]

Andrex and Rash have always reminded me of the old Gahiggidy minus the funny.

 

[Davey Cakes]

I love the RE5 demo as much as anyone, but really, the controls are kind of outdated.

I'm not going to disagree with you in this whole thing, other than the idea that the game should come out for the HD consoles.

I agree that after RE5, the series needs to return to its roots, atmosphere wise, and also introduce new aspects of survival and horror that carry the RE games back into their own realm. No more borrowing action aspects from other games. On the topic of a new game, I'm on board with that. On the topic of a remake? I think the whole point of a remake would be to go back to the old style, for the sake of the fans of that style.

Leave the "re-envisioning" title of the franchise to being the real RE6, not the potential remake of any previous game.

 

[SMZC]

Yeah, and the weapons need a revamp too. No chainsaws? In 2009? Really?

*sigh*

It has nothing to do with turning RE into GOW. And I don't see what's wrong with RE being inspired by GOW's controls, anyway, since GOW's controls were inspired by RE4's to begin with.

Also, there's a reason why no other action game has controls like RE5 nowadays: They're outdated. And this is coming from someone who had more fun with the RE5 demo than with the full GOW and GOW2 games.

That's why I wouldn't mind Capcom doing a more traditional RE game and scrap the co-op, gears clone concept. I mean, WTF? Forced co-op in a Re game? :lol x1000

Well, it's not like it's any different from RE0's two character system. At least in RE5 is fun as hell if you're playing with a friend.

 

[bumpkin]

Why does RE2 need to be on the RE5 engine? Are you people crazy?

No shit. I say do it RE-make style and I'll be sold. They just better make sure they include the scenario B stuff and all the other bonuses like Hunk and Tofu.

 

[Majmun]

Capcom should scrap scenario B and do a forced co-op with Claire.

I would throw all of my RE games out of the window, after I'd burn them.

 

[xs_mini_neo]

I don't see why HD would be a big deal. As I already pointed out, HD wouldn't do much for pre-rendered backgrounds. It would only help the character models, which make up for a tiny percentage of the visual appeal and atmosphere.

Anyone asking for an HD remake is just being greedy. The HD systems are getting the GOTY-worthy RE5. That should be enough.

What does Nintendo's console have? A port (admittely an awesome one) and a rails-shooter. Need I say more? An RE2 remake or even just a new game made in the style of REmake would be best suited to Wii. Hell, after putting all this time, money, and effort into making and advertising RE5, you'd think Capcom would want to go "low-key" for ANY remakes and develop for Wii. The sales of RE4 and UC on Wii certainly show that RE sells quite well on the system.

That would make sense if Crapcom didn't just whore DR into a cracked-up shell of its former self just because they decided to throw its corpse onto the Wii.

the HD consoles will get RE2make, and Wii will get either a port of the PS1/N64 version or a version of the RE2make, but

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ON RAILS.

Because I do not want to wag till I gag.

Your fetish belongs in the OT.

It's so funny that people are going all crazy asking for an HD remake. You do realize that RE5 isn't even out yet, right?

Talk about greed. As if every game in a major franchise needs the HD treatment.

The last GOTY-worthy Resident Evil game before RE4 was RE2. Not even REmake, RE0, or RE3, as excellent as they were, were the best suited to that award. Now you have RE5, surely a GOTY-contender, just like its predecessor RE4. It's a beautiful game, graphically, and is in pure HD. It supports co-op online play. It's been in development over four years, and has one of the biggest viral marketing campaigns than most games ever see. Capcom has poured their life into this game, banking on it selling well to the hardcore fans who've been keeping up the whole time with all of the trailers and whatnot.

And now, at the mere idea of a remade RE2, or even a new game in the style of REmake, you're suddenly jumping on Capcom to bring a game as such to the HD consoles? Putting all the effort to make the pre-rendered backgrounds even more detailed than they were in REmake? Creating characters who are as detailed or more than the ones we see in RE5?

Seriously?

The reason I ask for it on Wii is mostly because a game in that style not only fits the Wii like a glove, but also just makes economic sense on Wii. The RE games with pre-rendered backgrounds have always been some of the best looking games on their systems because they have a timeless style that can be achieved without needing the best potential hardware. Again, REmake's style is still astounding by today's standards. So, what you're looking at is a game that wouldn't require as much effort as RE5. It would come out sooner. It wouldn't need to be as pushed as RE5 was with the viral marketing. And, it would be guaranteed to sell well regardless of all this, just like UC and RE4 did on Wii already.

I want it on Wii because, you know, I actually want it to happen.

You know they'll just put it on the PS360 anyway, even if it would cost them a shitload of cash. All they gotta do is some hardcore shitty, low-budget porting of things to put on the Wii so that can fund their little HD fetish until people stop buying into the fad of playing with their white, remote control dildos and get back to holding giant black turds with buttons, as it should be.

 

[brandonh83]

Either way would be fine with me. I wouldn't care as long as I got it one way or the other.

 

[cvxfreak]

Capcom should scrap scenario B and do a forced co-op with Claire.

I would throw all of my RE games out of the window, after I'd burned them.

Umbrella Chronicles File #2!

RE2 -> CV -> something else? -> RE4 -> something else?

 

[Deleted member 30609]

This thread is good, but we could use even more visionary GAF posters telling Capcom how to make games.

Umbrella Chronicles File #2!

RE2 -> CV -> something else? -> RE4 -> RE5?

Would buy.

 

[TunaLover]

I do miss the classic RE games. :\

I do too. =(

 

[Mamesj]

With a remake of Resident Evil 2, Capcom should start to bring back the horror aspects to the franchise...

I think the only time I got scared in the whole series was the very first time the dogs jumped through the windows in RE1.

Then the campy voice acting and story made it more of a MSTK3000 affair.

Love the gameplay though

 

[Deleted member 30609]

classic prerendered RE with improved RE4Wii aiming = Wii
new summer blockbuster action RE = HD consoles

It seems so obvious to me.

 

[rollingstart]

Umbrella Chronicles File #2!

RE2 -> CV -> something else? -> RE4 -> something else?

no more Umbrella Chronicles ever again

if they wanted an arcade like shooter, just use RE4 controls and linear, selectable levels. It can be on the Wii or next gen systems, PSP or PC; it really doesn't matter what it's on, I'll probably buy it. All you filthy poors complaining about "WAAAAH WAAAH WE DESERVE IT MORE WAAH WAAH" should just get jobs already and buy other systems if you want them. This is like the biggest non-issue ever.

 

[xs_mini_neo]

I think the only time I got scared in the whole series was the very first time the dogs jumped through the windows in RE1.

Then the campy voice acting and story made it more of a MSTK3000 affair.

Love the gameplay though

Have you seen the stuff from RE 1.5? That actually looked like it might have been scary.

 

[Davey Cakes]

What Capcom needs to do is remake every RE game, in HD, adding new enemies, and adding incredible detail and AI to old enemies. They need to insert Chris's RE5 model into a REmake of REmake and insert Leon's alternate costume model into RE2, in HD of course. Every title should include optional co-op play with a friend, as well as feature a chapter system that people can select what part of the games they want to play (say if I wanted to do Guardhouse/Residence co-op with a friend without having to slog through the mansion to get there). RE5-perspective and aiming is a necessity, since pre-rendered crap is outdated. On top of that, all of these games should come in a box set, along with a book that includes all of the files you find in the RE games, sorted by chronological order based on the RE timeline. Special attention should definitely be made for Wesker's Reports, which would best be printed with HD ink on HD paper. It'll be absolutely necessary to include, as a pre-order bonus, four full-sized posters of Jill, Claire, Rebecca, and Sheva, all naked, and of course, in HD, since I can't get off unless I'm looking at anything HD.

Then, sell it for a discounted price and I'd buy it. Just none of that $60 bullshit because I don't think we need to be paying such a premium price for repackaged content, y'know?

 

[Zyzyxxz]

RE2 REmake in the style of Gamecube? If so I am soooo sold!

REmake for Gamecube was one of my top favorite RE games and one of the most intense in terms of atmosphere for me!

 

[SMZC]

I'm not going to disagree with you in this whole thing, other than the idea that the game should come out for the HD consoles.

I agree that after RE5, the series needs to return to its roots, atmosphere wise, and also introduce new aspects of survival and horror that carry the RE games back into their own realm. No more borrowing action aspects from other games. On the topic of a new game, I'm on board with that. On the topic of a remake? I think the whole point of a remake would be to go back to the old style, for the sake of the fans of that style.

Leave the "re-envisioning" title of the franchise to being the real RE6, not the potential remake of any previous game.

I guess I can agree with that. You also made a good point about RE2make being on the Wii so it can be released sooner without having Capcom spending so much time and money that could be used in a new game (RE6). I never looked at it that way.

 

[Kujo]

I really would like to see what they could do these days with 1080p pre-rendered backgrounds and insanely high poly counts. I mean the chance isn't high, but I'd just really like to see that. They could have it looking pretty much like RE: Degeneration.

http://pic.ipicture.ru/uploads/090121/6mOSi9TbBS.png

 

[Majmun]

Well, it's not like it's any different from RE0's two character system. At least in RE5 is fun as hell if you're playing with a friend.

Ehh don't compare Billy with Shitva.
In Re0 you could actually control both characters and solve puzzles while the characters were away from each other. The difference is control. Re0 had it, RE5 doesn't.

I RE5 you have that annoying woman the whole time with you. I agree it's fun to play the game with a friend. But she's really annoying when you want to play the game on your own. She's just there to kill zombies for you. And open a few doors that you can't reach...

And I don't expet the game to have a much deeper co-op since Capcom already announced the game wouldn't have any puzzles in it...

 

[SMZC]

I agree it's fun to play the game with a friend. But she's really annoying when you want to play the game on your own.

Well, from my point of view, you shouldn't play RE5 on your own at all. The game obviously makes co-op its main focus. Having the AI controlling Sheva is just Capcom's way of being nice to those who don't have an internet connection or can't play the game online.

 

[pvpness]

Fuck you Capcom. Put up or shut up.

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I hate hating you Capgod. :*(

 

[Majmun]

Umbrella Chronicles File #2!

RE2 -> CV -> something else? -> RE4 -> something else?

Maybe I'm strange. But I had more fun with RE Survivor 1 than with Umbrella Chronicles. :lol
I've finished Survivor 1 maybe 10 times. Still haven't finished UC because I didn't really like it.

But i'd definitely check out UC2 if they'd made it more interesting.

Well, from my point of view, you shouldn't play RE5 on your own at all.

Yes, that's why I'm so bitter when it comes to RE5.

 

[Jocchan]

*sigh*

I was just messing with you, man :lol
But, to tell you the truth, I don't like the direction RE5 has been moving to. I don't even like how RE4, despite turning the gameplay into something way more enjoyable, started stepping away from the franchise's horror roots to embrace action galore heaven.
And, at the same time, I wouldn't touch a new RE akin to the first titles with a ten foot pole unless they at least add a "2D movement" option like Silent Hill 2 and 3. Beating REmake was a chore for me, and the last time I played it (a few months ago) I could barely walk in a straight line. Ugh.
Maybe I just don't like anything.

 

[Grampa Simpson]

Maybe I just don't like anything.

Hating videogames is part of posting on GAF. It's part of the whole love/hate relationship thing.

 

[xs_mini_neo]

What Capcom needs to do is remake every RE game, in HD, adding new enemies, and adding incredible detail and AI to old enemies. They need to insert Chris's RE5 model into a REmake of REmake and insert Leon's alternate costume model into RE2, in HD of course. Every title should include optional co-op play with a friend, as well as feature a chapter system that people can select what part of the games they want to play (say if I wanted to do Guardhouse/Residence co-op with a friend without having to slog through the mansion to get there). RE5-perspective and aiming is a necessity, since pre-rendered crap is outdated. On top of that, all of these games should come in a box set, along with a book that includes all of the files you find in the RE games, sorted by chronological order based on the RE timeline. Special attention should definitely be made for Wesker's Reports, which would best be printed with HD ink on HD paper. It'll be absolutely necessary to include, as a pre-order bonus, four full-sized posters of Jill, Claire, Rebecca, and Sheva, all naked, and of course, in HD, since I can't get off unless I'm looking at anything HD.

Then, sell it for a discounted price and I'd buy it. Just none of that $60 bullshit because I don't think we need to be paying such a premium price for repackaged content, y'know?

Awesome. The future of gaming has finally arrived.

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*kills self*
...nah, just kidding. Ho ho.

 

[HK-47]

Because most gamers don't care about PC gaming.

This is stupid.

Not to mention why HD over Wii? Pretty much the same userbase. Wii is a proven ground for RE, and it would be far cheaper to develop.

Sounds perfect to me.