Resident Evil 2 (2019)
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In original RE2, the two campaigns were *similar*, but had some differences. Chiefly, Claire's campaign dealt far more with Birkin, Sheri and Irons, where Leon's focused more on Ada and Mr. X, with Birkin showing up when he felt so inclined... But they both treaded mostly the same maps in roughly the same order.
However, the A/B order matters - if I remember correctly, Mr. X only appears in Leon B. Something like that. In RE2make, the devs stated before release that there is no "A/B" route in that sense - there is only one version of Claire's route, and only one version of Leon's. Which I definitely prefer.
I'm REALLY excited to see what they're done with the Factory/Lab area in the REmake, because those were my favourite parts of RE2.
I'm roughly 2.5 hours into the game according to the in-game clock. I'm really digging it so far - they have done a really great job of replacing the fixed camera angles with sound design -- what I mean is, the tense moments caused by lack of camera control have been suitably replaced by really clever sound-design. When a monster is right on your ass, YOU HEAR IT. The first Birkin fight exists seemingly as an ammo drain, specifically so you're put in a situation where you have a jail and a dog kennel filled with zimbambos and dogglesteins, respectively, and you're required to open all the locked gates housing them.... right after an ammo drain fight.
THANKS CAPCOM.
However, the A/B order matters - if I remember correctly, Mr. X only appears in Leon B. Something like that. In RE2make, the devs stated before release that there is no "A/B" route in that sense - there is only one version of Claire's route, and only one version of Leon's. Which I definitely prefer.
I'm REALLY excited to see what they're done with the Factory/Lab area in the REmake, because those were my favourite parts of RE2.
I'm roughly 2.5 hours into the game according to the in-game clock. I'm really digging it so far - they have done a really great job of replacing the fixed camera angles with sound design -- what I mean is, the tense moments caused by lack of camera control have been suitably replaced by really clever sound-design. When a monster is right on your ass, YOU HEAR IT. The first Birkin fight exists seemingly as an ammo drain, specifically so you're put in a situation where you have a jail and a dog kennel filled with zimbambos and dogglesteins, respectively, and you're required to open all the locked gates housing them.... right after an ammo drain fight.
THANKS CAPCOM.
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They straight up lied. It is literally the same A/B style scenarios. They've just called them 1st run and 2nd run instead of A and B.Magical_Isopod wrote: ↑January 28th, 2019, 2:45 am In RE2make, the devs stated before release that there is no "A/B" route in that sense - there is only one version of Claire's route, and only one version of Leon's. Which I definitely prefer.
I played Leon A first and am now on Claire B and it definitely seems noticably more difficult. The reload time of Claire's revolver is a killer.
One small thing that bugged me is that in A there was no cutscene showing the Tyrant turn up he was just suddenlt in the RPD so I was expecting to see that cut scene in B but again he is just in the RPD with no explanation.
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Theres definitely a cutscene introducing Mr X/Tyrant for Leon A but not for Claire A. If i chose Claire first I'd be a bit puzzled as to why he turns up out of the blue. It really feels like capcom want you to play them in order of the main menu.
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I also noticed flavour text is used more to flesh out characters like Mr X and Chief Irons.
I actually prefer how Mr X rocks up after the initial bit just ''here I am''. Be interested to know how the A.I. works as there was a bit where I was thinking it would be difficult if he walked through the door I was approaching and there he was on the other side!.
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I actually prefer how Mr X rocks up after the initial bit just ''here I am''. Be interested to know how the A.I. works as there was a bit where I was thinking it would be difficult if he walked through the door I was approaching and there he was on the other side!.
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Sorry I didn't explain it very well. I meant as to how he ended up in the RPD. In the original there was a cutscene of him being dropped from a helicopter. In this one it just seems that he was already in the RPD as the whole building is locked down.dezm0nd wrote: ↑January 28th, 2019, 8:35 am Theres definitely a cutscene introducing Mr X/Tyrant for Leon A but not for Claire A. If i chose Claire first I'd be a bit puzzled as to why he turns up out of the blue. It really feels like capcom want you to play them in order of the main menu.
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Unless there was a hole in the roof somewhere that I missed.
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Hmmm maybe
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Phew, sounds like our Leon C dodged a bullet... or a tetanus shot, at least.
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I managed to find a US copy in Hong Kong with all of the lovely violence intact.
I have started Leon first, and I am genuinely surprised at just how violent it is. And nobody seems to be batting an eye.
I was expecting more of an uproar about it because it's "realistic" and whatnot.
Not complaining that people are quiet though!
I was a little worried that I wasn't going to enjoy the game because the control scheme was too similar to RE4's.
Thankfully, the camera helps a lot and feel like Leon here is a fair bit faster than in RE4. Must be because he's younger!
I have started Leon first, and I am genuinely surprised at just how violent it is. And nobody seems to be batting an eye.
I was expecting more of an uproar about it because it's "realistic" and whatnot.
Not complaining that people are quiet though!
I was a little worried that I wasn't going to enjoy the game because the control scheme was too similar to RE4's.
Thankfully, the camera helps a lot and feel like Leon here is a fair bit faster than in RE4. Must be because he's younger!
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I TOTALLY WASN'T EXPECTING
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Player an hour of Leon B and holy fuck. Its terrifying for almost all the reasons.
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Played through Claire's over the weekend, and finished a Leon 2nd Run No Damage yesterday.
Very conflicting emotions... but I think it is an excellent game in its own right.
Original soundtrack option is a shameless cash grab, but nevertheless worth every penny.
Edit: Btw, it looks like the "2nd Run" scenarios were added pretty late during development and are nowhere near as well considered as the original's A/B scenarios. Gameplay changes are minor and there are blatant plotholes. So, you guys might be disappointed if you expect the original's cohesion and interweaving plot lines.
Very conflicting emotions... but I think it is an excellent game in its own right.
Original soundtrack option is a shameless cash grab, but nevertheless worth every penny.
Edit: Btw, it looks like the "2nd Run" scenarios were added pretty late during development and are nowhere near as well considered as the original's A/B scenarios. Gameplay changes are minor and there are blatant plotholes. So, you guys might be disappointed if you expect the original's cohesion and interweaving plot lines.
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To be fair, any extra content after the brilliant first run is bonus material for me. If the 2nd runs aren't as fleshed out then it wont affect my overall enjoyment of such a brilliant game.