QUOTE (scarface @ Mar 12 2009, 07:05 AM)

QUOTE (Hipgnosis @ Mar 11 2009, 11:42 AM)

RE5 in 2 more days, can't wait

dont get too excited dude, ive got it already, had it over a week now so given it a good play - its shite tbh
visually its stunning, absolutely great on the eye but everything else about it is dogturd,
for example you are running along and you wanna chop a zombies head off or shoot at them but the second you do that on RE5 your character just stands still so theres no runner-gunnering or anything like that
so basically its got not much playability and the controls are just shite too, theres just not enough there to make me wanna play RE% over other games
just a heads up bro
I'll take your dog turd and raise you dog's bollocks. I'm shocked you prefer HAWX to it. HAWX is
okay but at only level 7 i'll not comment further.
I've recommended loads of games to you that you condemn without giving a chance. Is it zombies you have a problem with in particular as you said left4dead and fallout 3 were shit too (you didn't even get out of vault 101 FFS, and still said it was shit

).
Your point on 'run and gun' is silly at best. Can you imagine trying to "run and gun' with a rocket launcher, grenade launcher or desert eagle (fucking recoil will have you on the floor unless you're Popeye- lucky for Chris Redfield, he's been on the 'green herb' too) - you'd end up hitting nothing except, perhaps, yourself

. You even get chance to dodge almost all melee attacks, so whats the need? I think you've been playing too many FPS games.
Also, why would you run up to someone and shoot them in the head? Are you training for an armed response unit?
I've been playing RE5 for well over 30 hours in the last week (completed on normal) and i love it. It's very similar to Res4 in style and gameplay, the controls are practically the same as all the other res games. There's lots of secrets, infinite ammo modes, an extra difficulty setting after you complete on veteran by the sounds of it too. Plus there's Mercenaries again, which is always good. Replayability is top notch and the online mode brings a much needed multiplayer aspect to the series (although i obviously haven't played it due to fear of getting my 360 banned). I can see this being a great mode though, as my only gripe is that the AI isn't scripted too well - perhaps this'll be sorted with an update.
This game completes the RE storyline and is not just recommended but
essential for any fan of the series.
Scribs, have you played KOTOR? if so, mass effect will be right up your street. the prequel book is essential reading for back story. cheap on amazon. There's also another book that's the sequel for the next ME game due late this year/early next. I'd recommend playing a character with some biotic ability as playing as a soldier doesn't really allow many tactical battles, rather shoot first ask later, gameplay.
Dead space is a great game though - i'll definetly be giving it another go soon.