Resident Evil 7

17-01-2017 12:55pm

Is anyone else annoyed that this n first person as opposed to 3rd person?

gimli2112 · 17-01-2017 12:57pm

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Is anyone else annoyed that this n first person as opposed to 3rd person?

Annoyed, no. Terrified, yes. I actually can't play it.

Zero-Cool · 17-01-2017 1:25pm

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Is anyone else annoyed that this n first person as opposed to 3rd person?

Nope, they needed to get away from 3rd person for a while in case they were tempted to go the Resi 6 route again. This could allow them get back to horror and build from there. REmake 2 should be all the 3rd person resi you could need (if it ever releases).

17-01-2017 1:32pm

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Nope, they needed to get away from 3rd person for a while in case they were tempted to go the Resi 6 route again. This could allow them get back to horror and build from there. REmake 2 should be all the 3rd person resi you could need (if it ever releases).

That fps horror / jump scare style is just not for me.
Shame as I love the series.

me_irl · 17-01-2017 2:04pm

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Is anyone else annoyed that this n first person as opposed to 3rd person?

One word "Immersion"... :pac:

Or to add a few more "We wanted to make sure that we frightened the bejaysus out of those annoying shouty youtubers with their sponsored VR headsets for publicity."

Zero-Cool · 17-01-2017 2:12pm

I enjoyed Outlast but the jump scares lost their effect after a while. I'm sure this will have jump scares but I think it will rely more on atmospheric horror than anything. Like in the updated demo, I went into the Bathroom for the first time, had a look around for anything I could interact with but I checked the door 4 times in case something came in. Then I went and closed the door so I could explore in relative peace. I thought that was class as there was so much tension, I couldn't relax exploring 1 small room just because I left a door open.

Zero-Cool · 17-01-2017 2:36pm

Trophy list leaked. Trophy for completing the game in 4 hours. Not pushed about that anyway as Resi 1 could be done in under 3 and I'd never think of that as a short game.

Also 1 for completing the game without using the item box more than 3 times. That sounds like it could take a lot of thinking.

http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/resident-evil-vii/302731-trophy-list.html

17-01-2017 2:52pm

Zero-Cool wrote: »

I enjoyed Outlast but the jump scares lost their effect after a while. I'm sure this will have jump scares but I think it will rely more on atmospheric horror than anything. Like in the updated demo, I went into the Bathroom for the first time, had a look around for anything I could interact with but I checked the door 4 times in case something came in. Then I went and closed the door so I could explore in relative peace. I thought that was class as there was so much tension, I couldn't relax exploring 1 small room just because I left a door open.

I appreciate some people love this type of game-play.
For me, sometimes it's just rather exhausting. Especially if you want to sit down and chill out for the evening.
Take for example Res Evil 2 is still scary to this day. I only completed another play-through a couple of months back. But it doesn't constantly have me on edge.
Being an FPS makes it worse. Constantly freaked out.

Star Lord · 17-01-2017 4:07pm

That's exactly what they're going for though, and I think they've nailed it. (judging by the demo alone)
If they manage to keep up that sense of dread and fear throughout (obviously with peaks and troughs) then it'll be a hell of a game.

Sephiroth_dude · 17-01-2017 4:11pm

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Trophy list leaked. Trophy for completing the game in 4 hours. Not pushed about that anyway as Resi 1 could be done in under 3 and I'd never think of that as a short game.

Also 1 for completing the game without using the item box more than 3 times. That sounds like it could take a lot of thinking.

http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/resident-evil-vii/302731-trophy-list.html

Sounds like a pain in the ass.

biggebruv · 18-01-2017 6:41pm

anybody know what argos price is gonna be?

Zero-Cool · 18-01-2017 7:19pm

biggebruv wrote: »

anybody know what argos price is gonna be?

It's 45 pounds on the English site so probably 50 to 55 in Irish stores.

18-01-2017 7:28pm

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Trophy list leaked. Trophy for completing the game in 4 hours. Not pushed about that anyway as Resi 1 could be done in under 3 and I'd never think of that as a short game.

Also 1 for completing the game without using the item box more than 3 times. That sounds like it could take a lot of thinking.

http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/resident-evil-vii/302731-trophy-list.html

It's not that short a game I've seen it said it's 10-16 first time through and not that straight forward to do in 4 hours, in fact it will be impossible to do it in 4 on your first run as

you need the speed run shoes that speed up movement

to do it.

Zero-Cool · 18-01-2017 7:31pm

Must......not.......look..................at Spoilers.....

10- 15 hours sounds about right for this kind of game. Really looking forward to going into this blind.

18-01-2017 7:39pm

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Must......not.......look..................at Spoilers.....

10- 15 hours sounds about right for this kind of game. Really looking forward to going into this blind.

They aren't story related but I spoilered it anyway as I'm sure many won't want to know the how just yet. Just something I came across earlier when I saw it could be done in 4 and saw a post to dispel the hysteria around that.

Zero-Cool · 18-01-2017 8:03pm

Had a look, that sounds bizarre but at the same time clever for 2nd playthroughs

ripperman · 20-01-2017 1:19pm

Trying not to go too off-topic here but does anyone have any dealings with Simply Games? First time using them for my Resi pre-order and they were emailing me today asking to write them to verify my postal address. This normal?

biggebruv · 20-01-2017 3:33pm

ripperman wrote: »

Trying not to go too off-topic here but does anyone have any dealings with Simply Games? First time using them for my Resi pre-order and they were emailing me today asking to write them to verify my postal address. This normal?

I have never had this

are you a member or did you do guest checkout?
could be something to do with that

don't expect your game on release day is all I will say you might get it Friday or Monday next week going by my past experiences with them

ripperman · 20-01-2017 4:14pm

biggebruv wrote: »

I have never had this

are you a member or did you do guest checkout?
could be something to do with that

don't expect your game on release day is all I will say you might get it Friday or Monday next week going by my past experiences with them

I actually got an email from them just there saying that my billing address was slightly different to my postal address and just wanted me to confirm, which is fair enough.

Went with them this time because they had the best price but yeah I got the impression alright that I wouldn't get it release day. I won't be able to play it until next weekend anyway so I'm hoping it'll arrive next Friday!

Thanks

SteoL · 23-01-2017 3:21pm

Less than 24 hours to go! How many of you will be playing in VR?

Zero-Cool · 23-01-2017 3:24pm

Review embargo is up at 4pm GMT I believe. Picking it up 1st thing in the morning, really looking forward to lashing into it tomorrow night. No VR for me though sadly, hopefully it wil be at Gamercon in March as I'm mad to try the VR with it.

23-01-2017 3:27pm

So best way to play this is with the lights on and the sound off?

SteoL · 23-01-2017 3:29pm

I only got my VR Friday gone. Had played the demo a few months ago normally but gave it a bash in VR. Holy **** was it good. Never felt panic like it before. Can't wait to get stuck into this. I'll be at Smyths tomorrow for opening hour.

Zero-Cool · 23-01-2017 5:09pm

Getting good review scores. I'm avoiding full reviews and pics, trying to go into this as blind as possible but here are review links if anyone interested.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-01-23-resident-evil-7-biohazard-review_7

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/1900-6416603/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0b

http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/resident-evil-7-review/1900-758/

http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/23/14353714/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review-ps4-xbox-one-pc

http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/resident_evil_7_biohazard

Retr0gamer · 23-01-2017 5:22pm

Hmm, that eurogamer review has put me off quite a bit. One for the bargain bins for me.

Grahamer666 · 23-01-2017 5:31pm

My copy arrived from The Game Collection today. Sweet!

Grumpypants · 23-01-2017 5:35pm

Getting it purely for PSVR, had very little interest until I played the first hour demo thing and that convinced me. Scared the crap out of me on more than one occasion.