Resident Evil 5 demo up now on PSN

LookingFor · 02-02-2009 01:41PM #1

Just a head's up.. it's on the european stores now, 942MB.

Impressions I've read from the 360 demo have been pretty mixed, so I'm kind of eager to see for myself.

On a different note, Sony's releasing a Killzone 2 demo this thursday on the euro stores.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/euro-killzone-2-demo-on-thursday

Seems to be a good couple of weeks before the demo is due in the US - something early, for once!

IsMiseConor · 02-02-2009 01:45PM

Thanks for the info.

Looking forward to playing it.

noodler · 02-02-2009 01:50PM

Dowlonading it as we speak. Worth a look of course.

Otacon · 02-02-2009 02:01PM

LookingFor wrote: »

On a different note, Sony's releasing a Killzone 2 demo this thursday on the euro stores.

Much more interested in this little tidbit.

I have played the 360 demo and it is, well, pretty much the exact same as RE4. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, RE4 is four years old. Other games, (GOW2, Dead Space) have done the control scheme much better since so it seems odd that RE5 shows no progression at all.

ongarite · 02-02-2009 02:23PM

I downloaded the demo and played it for a bit. The controls are horrid, now I understand the tank controls that people mention.
Turn the direction you want to move right stick, then move with left stick. I frequently end up looking at the roof to free-look when instead I'm trying to aim and shoot.
Oh yeah, you can't run and shoot at the same time.

qz · 02-02-2009 02:50PM

ongarite wrote: »

I downloaded the demo and played it for a bit. The controls are horrid, now I understand the tank controls that people mention.
Turn the direction you want to move right stick, then move with left stick. I frequently end up looking at the roof to free-look when instead I'm trying to aim and shoot.
Oh yeah, you can't run and shoot at the same time.

That was the same story in RE4 was it not? Super game, although I've yet to download the demo for 5.

smooch71 · 02-02-2009 03:47PM

Played the 360 demo and was a bit disappointed but I'll reserve judgment till the completed game comes out.

More interested in Killlzone 2....

Necronomicon · 02-02-2009 03:49PM

I thought it was enjoyable, although I agree that there isn't much progression from RE4 - feels more like an extension. I don't think the controls were too different from RE4 either; I was expecting it to be much worse from the criticism it's gotten so far (although the not being able to move and aim is a tad annoying alright, I used it quite a bit in the last game in quiet areas).

I haven't figured out whether or not I like having to toggle the equipment menu in game - it adds a bit of panic, especially when the new Dr. Salvador comes running at you with the chainsaw.

Roar · 02-02-2009 04:53PM

cant wait to get home from work and give it a go, cheers for the headsup Lookingfor :pac:

CombatCow · 02-02-2009 05:48PM

Schweet, this and killzone 2 demo in the same week!

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noodler · 02-02-2009 06:03PM

CombatCow wrote: »

Schweet, this and killzone 2 demo in the same week!

CC

I must say I foundit very enjoyable, sure it is similiar to re4 but halfway tru the demo I realised thats no bad thing.

The tense slowly built up horror is gone but I admitto being rather scared during the seige in one of the demo's locations. Bring on Killzone.

J-blk · 02-02-2009 07:40PM

ongarite wrote: »

Oh yeah, you can't run and shoot at the same time.

I thought I read somewhere that this new demo (as opposed to the Japan-only one) gave you a choice between the classic controls (where you can't move and shoot) and new "action" controls, where you can move and shoot... Haven't DLed this yet to check though, I played the Japanese version on the Xbox a couple of months ago and wasn't too impressed.

Killzone 2 demo... that's more like it

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chupacabra · 02-02-2009 11:40PM

Im all for "if it aint broke, dont fix it", but the controls seem to have taken a step backward, the default controls anyway. In a game like this, you simply should be able to walk/run and shoot at the same time. So far its all good tho, very similar to RE4, but i could do without the rescource sharing :P

02-02-2009 11:49PM

It's good but I don't like the way that it doesn't pause when the inventory is open. I got my head cut off fiddling about with it! Won't stop me from buying it though.

yoshytoshy · 02-02-2009 11:54PM

love the graphics ,going to get killzone first though. Just incase killzone takes up a lot of time:)

Mr. K · 03-02-2009 12:25AM

There's a lot of RE5 bashing going on in the Xbox forum, I've been defending it with great enthusiasm though! Is it nerdy to download it, even though I've got the 360 demo? I wanna compare...

I didn't like the first Killzone much, but I only ever played for a few minutes. I'll give the demo of 2 a go, see if I come around!

qz · 03-02-2009 01:47AM

Mr. K wrote: »

There's a lot of RE5 bashing going on in the Xbox forum, I've been defending it with great enthusiasm though! Is it nerdy to download it, even though I've got the 360 demo? I wanna compare...

It's your moral obligation, get to it!

03-02-2009 06:44AM

Just after playing the demo and I have to say I'm disappointed with it, I don't like the "stop & shoot" control, it's too slow, and the viewing angle is a bit off putting .

Nexus · 03-02-2009 09:38AM

Didnt like it, Thought the stop and shooot ruined it for me. Also when you have the knife out and they attack from the left you cant see ****!. I did however think the graphics were excellent, was really impressed with them.

whiterebel · 03-02-2009 10:32AM

hellboy99 wrote: »

Just after playing the demo and I have to say I'm disappointed with it, I don't like the "stop & shoot" control, it's too slow, and the viewing angle is a bit off putting .

Same here, which is a pity as it looks really nice.

CombatCow · 03-02-2009 12:15PM

Nexus wrote: »

Didnt like it, Thought the stop and shooot ruined it for me. Also when you have the knife out and they attack from the left you cant see ****!. I did however think the graphics were excellent, was really impressed with them.

Yeah totally agree with you there, it feels totally unnatural not being able to move and shoot, breaks up the pace of the action very badly.... Hope they "fix" the shíte camera controls too :S

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yoshytoshy · 03-02-2009 12:20PM

does anyone think that the aiming is like dead space ?
it seemed to work a lot better in dead space though.

Retr0gamer · 03-02-2009 12:40PM

Thats because Dead Space copied the controls and camera from Resident Evil 4.

yoshytoshy · 03-02-2009 12:57PM

Ah ,I see. last time I played resident evil it was on the ps1.

03-02-2009 01:08PM

yoshytoshy wrote: »

does anyone think that the aiming is like dead space ?
it seemed to work a lot better in dead space though.

+1

It worked well for Dead Space, shame it's not the same for RE5 as it looks like it could be a good game.

L31mr0d · 03-02-2009 02:31PM

hellboy99 wrote: »

+1

It worked well for Dead Space, shame it's not the same for RE5 as it looks like it could be a good game.

thing is this kind of aiming worked for dead space as you where usually in confined spaces and your weapons had a great spread of fire. Plus even if you where using the machine gun you could just stasis the baddie to give you time to get your aim right.

I'm surprised though that they haven't got the aiming right. I was hoping for something like Gears over the shoulder system which is excellent. RE4 was an excellent game but the aiming and moving was just irritating.

I can tell you one thing, this game is going to be another horrible PC port for anyone hoping to play it with a KB&M

Retr0gamer · 03-02-2009 03:42PM

I'm not sure about that. It's using the same engine that powered DMC4 and Lost Planet which means the game was developed on PC first and ported over. I'd say it will be a pretty decent port this time.

L31mr0d · 03-02-2009 06:14PM

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I'm not sure about that. It's using the same engine that powered DMC4 and Lost Planet which means the game was developed on PC first and ported over. I'd say it will be a pretty decent port this time.

RE4 didn't even have mouse support so I suppose anything will be an improvement over that.

Azza · 04-02-2009 12:49AM

I liked the demo. Its pretty much a reskin of Resident Evil 4 with prettier graphics. The controls don't bother me though. Got use to them quick. Wonder though will it simply be deja vu when the full game is released.

With regards Capcom and PC ports, Resident Evil 4 was an awful port (saved by the hardwork of the modding community) but apparantly Lost Planet Colonies Edition and Devil May Cry 4 where well made on the PC. The only bad thing I will say about the Lost Planet game is that the menu's still had the Xbox in mind but other than that it was fine. As for Devil May Cry 4 even without moust support its a better game on the PC than the two console version with better graphics, perfect widescreen support, proper anti-aliasing and DX 10 support higher frame rates and exclusive gameplay modes. I can also tell you that Bionic Commando Reamred on PC was as good as the console versions. As for Resident Evil 5 on PC although not offically confirmed a German game magazine claimed it was due for release in Q4 2009 and most recently CD Projket (Polish publishers) have said they will publish the PC version in the second half of 2009. While apparantly 1C have the rights to publish the PC version in Russia.

I see Capcom are now on the board of the PC Gaming Alliance Group as well.

L31mr0d · 05-02-2009 01:12PM

it's going to take a while before I get used to these controls again, whoever thought to make you glue to the spot when holding a knife or trying to shoot is a moron. It is RE4 all over again, but I guess the gap has been long enough that I've gotten used to the bonus of being able to control an individual that can hold a knife and move his feet at the same time :rolleyes:

I hope they include sensitivity options with the final release so that you can change the camera rotation speed. I also hope they allow you to set run as default and have x assigned to walk.

noodler · 05-02-2009 01:39PM

It wouldn't be half as scary if you could run and shoot at the same time.

Still what I wouldn't give for another Resi game set in an isolated mansion!

Resident Evil 5 demo up now on PSN

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