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First impressions, I love the aesthetic end the setting but these controls are throwing me off. I've already died twice without making it past the bad guys outside of the beginning Hut after you jump out the window

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I have a question. Are there some areas you can only see in the harder difficulties? I swear a friend of mine mentions an area I never saw when I played it.
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You playing on PC?

The tank controls can be confusing at first, but they're really not as limiting as people make them out to be... and they make the fights more tense. There's a combinations of buttons you can push to make leon do a quick 180 so you can turn and create space between you and the enemies for more time to shoot... once you get that down... it's a cake walk.
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Crepes posted...

I have a question. Are there some areas you can only see in the harder difficulties? I swear a friend of mine mentions an area I never saw when I played it.

There are side missions you can open up once you clear the main game once. They feature areas that aren't in the main quest with leon
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HairyThotter posted...

Crepes posted...

I have a question. Are there some areas you can only see in the harder difficulties? I swear a friend of mine mentions an area I never saw when I played it.

There are side missions you can open up once you clear the main game once. They feature areas that aren't in the main quest with leon

Oh. So nothing is locked playing on easy vs normal?
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I'm playing on Xbox One

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Crepes posted...

Oh. So nothing is locked playing on easy vs normal?

I wasn't aware there was an easy... I think there's just normal and "professional" which is the hard mode. You unlock professional by beating it once on normal. Beating it on professional unlocks extra weapons, one of them, is broken as hell... but really fun to use.

Also, after beating on normal, you unlock a side mode that's basically a point attack mode where you kill as many zombies as you can within a time limit, chaining them together for bonuses and such. Getting a high score on each level with each character unlocks yet another really fun broken weapon... definitely worth going for.
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Get the red9 when you have the chance.

Yeah, the controls are weird. I played the ps2 version. When I first played it, I was used to it because the ps2 version's controls are about the same as the past resident evil games.

But I recently played it again and it was hard after getting used to the p3 and ps4 controls.

You know, it's like L1 to aim and R1 to shoot for almost every game. In the ps2 version it's like R1 to aim and X to shoot.

It confused the fuck out of me.

I got to a village and they all run at me and corner me in that narrow path why blocking the door I came from and then I die because I run out of bullets after killing a bunch what the fuck

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HairyThotter posted...

Crepes posted...

Oh. So nothing is locked playing on easy vs normal?

I wasn't aware there was an easy... I think there's just normal and "professional" which is the hard mode. You unlock professional by beating it once on normal. Beating it on professional unlocks extra weapons, one of them, is broken as hell... but really fun to use.

Also, after beating on normal, you unlock a side mode that's basically a point attack mode where you kill as many zombies as you can within a time limit, chaining them together for bonuses and such. Getting a high score on each level with each character unlocks yet another really fun broken weapon... definitely worth going for.

Just googled and apparently the maze isn't available on easy.
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Crepes posted...

Oh. So nothing is locked playing on easy vs normal?

I have the PAL version which has the Easy mode, I've played it on easy and normal mode and easy has areas that are completely removed:

1 -The hedge maze isn't acessable, the stairs down to it are blocked by a wall and you can go straight into the room, the door is simply not there in Easy mode

2 - Some rooms at the beginning of the castle are not accessable, you don't need a key and can go right into the castle instead

3 - The Clock Tower is also skipped, the lever is located on the outside of it

4 - The room with Knights is also skipped, the item you get from there is already in place in Easy Mode

I think that's it

BignutzisBack posted...

I got to a village and they all run at me and corner me in that narrow path why blocking the door I came from and then I die because I run out of bullets after killing a bunch what the fuck

The game has adaptive difficulty, so if you mess up, miss when shooting enemies, die ect the difficulty will lower so you'll get less enemies / more health drops and whatnot - also soon as you get to the village just run into the main part so they can't corner you, when shooting aim for their legs as it stuns them, then if you're close enough you can do a melee attack on them - if you want a treat be sure to enter the two storey house in the village when you there too
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SUCH a good game, too.

It's the only game on steam that I've completely 100%'d, achievements and all.
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what the fuck man everyone in the village just rushes at me and I run out of bullets, I knife the ones without weapons but most of them have one and kill me

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Just run into the only two storey house in that area, there's some ammo there, go upstairs and you can grab another weapon, knock the ladder by one of the windows down so they can't climb up, jump out the other and you're on the roof area, kill any around and just stay up there if you want, you don't have to kill every single villager you just need to wait until a cutscene is triggered
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KookyCouture posted...

Crepes posted...

Oh. So nothing is locked playing on easy vs normal?

I have the PAL version which has the Easy mode, I've played it on easy and normal mode and easy has areas that are completely removed:

1 -The hedge maze isn't acessable, the stairs down to it are blocked by a wall and you can go straight into the room, the door is simply not there in Easy mode

2 - Some rooms at the beginning of the castle are not accessable, you don't need a key and can go right into the castle instead

3 - The Clock Tower is also skipped, the lever is located on the outside of it

4 - The room with Knights is also skipped, the item you get from there is already in place in Easy Mode

I think that's it

BignutzisBack posted...

I got to a village and they all run at me and corner me in that narrow path why blocking the door I came from and then I die because I run out of bullets after killing a bunch what the fuck

The game has adaptive difficulty, so if you mess up, miss when shooting enemies, die ect the difficulty will lower so you'll get less enemies / more health drops and whatnot - also soon as you get to the village just run into the main part so they can't corner you, when shooting aim for their legs as it stuns them, then if you're close enough you can do a melee attack on them - if you want a treat be sure to enter the two storey house in the village when you there too

There's a really good video on it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFv6KAdQ5SE" data-time="
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Conserve your resources early on. Mostly just run past and explore

How are you finding the control scheme
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RE4 is a grand experience

If you want a gameplay tip

Headshot/kneeshot (they will stumble) > Roundhouse kick QTE > Run up and Knife them while they are down

^ Those are the basics of combat and it will carry you through the game for the most part. Adequate use of weapons and bottlenecking too

KookyCouture posted...

Just run into the only two storey house in that area, there's some ammo there, go upstairs and you can grab another weapon, knock the ladder by one of the windows down so they can't climb up, jump out the other and you're on the roof area, kill any around and just stay up there if you want, you don't have to kill every single villager you just need to wait until a cutscene is triggered

I will give it a shot

RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted...

How are you finding the control scheme

it makes me want to die inside

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PowerOats posted...

RE4 is a grand experience

If you want a gameplay tip

Headshot/kneeshot (they will stumble) > Roundhouse kick QTE > Run up and Knife them while they are down

^ Those are the basics of combat and it will carry you through the game for the most part. Adequate use of weapons and bottlenecking too

This is a must for Professional too.

Ok so I finally made it through the village fight, still feel very vulnerable due to the control scheme and hope I find some more shotgun bullets soon.

Currently shooting those glowing blue medals

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BignutzisBack posted...

Ok so I finally made it through the village fight, still feel very vulnerable due to the control scheme and hope I find some more shotgun bullets soon.

Currently shooting those glowing blue medals

The gun you get for shooting the blue medals isn't great. I think you can sell it for a little bit of money though.

_Rinku_ posted...

The gun you get for shooting the blue medals isn't great. I think you can sell it for a little bit of money though.

oh my gawd spoilers

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Love RE4...one of my all-time favorite action games.
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No one wants to read someone detailing their playing of a 20 year old game. We've all played this already

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Wish you could shoot and move huh?

Once you've had your run of the immensely popular cube great, try out the completely unknown ps2 game from sce and namco that plays similarly except you can move and shoot:

Ghost hunter!

The game is absolutely fantastic all the way up to the point you can blatantly tell they ran out of budget and had to wrap it up!


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Disengaged posted...

Wish you could shoot and move huh?

Once you've had your run of the immensely popular cube great, try out the completely unknown ps2 game from sce and namco that plays similarly except you can move and shoot:

Ghost hunter!

The game is absolutely fantastic all the way up to the point you can blatantly tell they ran out of budget and had to wrap it up!

hmm never heard of it I'll have to check it out

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REMercsChamp posted...

No one wants to read someone detailing their playing of a 20 year old game. We've all played this already

I'm enjoying reading TC's experience...

TC, keep it up! If you hit any parts where you get stuck or need tips I'll be glad to assist and help out... I love this game.
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REMercsChamp posted...

No one wants to read someone detailing their playing of a 20 year old game. We've all played this already

You didn't have to click on the topic, ya know.

HairyThotter posted...

REMercsChamp posted...

No one wants to read someone detailing their playing of a 20 year old game. We've all played this already

I'm enjoying reading TC's experience...

TC, keep it up! If you hit any parts where you get stuck or need tips I'll be glad to assist and help out... I love this game.

Second that. Would love to be able to play this for the first time again. God speed TC;
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REMercsChamp posted...

No one wants to read someone detailing their playing of a 20 year old game. We've all played this already

I do! It may be an old game but I only got it myself this year and it's one of the best games I've ever played, so I enjoy reading topics like this
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Is it worth it if I didn't really like Resident Evil 1 or 2? I had it on Wii and stopped around the time with the boulder IIRC. So maybe an hour? I dunno, the control scheme made it too frustrating to play. I'm tempted ot give the HD version on PC a try if it's not completely puzzle based.
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It's different to the original RE games, it's more action based and less scary, I have it on PS2 and I didn't find the controls an issue - I remember it taking me more time to get used to the controls in the older games than in RE4.

And there are a few puzzles but they're not an issue at all!
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4's one of the best. Probably still the best.

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Be careful with treasure.

If it says it looks like it has sockets or whatever, hold on to it to get way more.

Also, eventually you'll find a lake.

Before getting in the boat, shoot a few of the fish, they make great healing items.

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DrizztLink posted...

Before getting in the boat, shoot a few of the fish, they make great healing items.

Correct, but they can take up a lot of space in your inventory :/

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whelp I bought the HD steam verison.
Let's hope this is funzo

I recall you can look up Ashley's skirt and she calls you out on it
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DrizztLink posted...

Before getting in the boat, shoot a few of the fish, they make great healing items.

LOL
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Is there there any reason to hold onto spinels or can I sell the right away?

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sell them. if you examine any treasure and it says they look like they fit into something, then keep them.

HairyThotter posted...

DrizztLink posted...

Before getting in the boat, shoot a few of the fish, they make great healing items.

LOL

Okay so I gave this game a good shot now I am stocked up from the merchants and I have that key to the door all the villagers ran into in the beginning of the game. I'm not going to open it yet because I have a treasure map and I want to go pick some stuff up on that path to where I found that guy in the dresser.

DrizztLink posted...

Be careful with treasure.

If it says it looks like it has sockets or whatever, hold on to it to get way more.

Also, eventually you'll find a lake.

Before getting in the boat, shoot a few of the fish, they make great healing items.

I haven't found the lake yet but I did find a little watery and I shot and killed a bass but it was too big to fit in my inventory so I just left it

Overall I'm really starting to like the game as I'm somewhat used to the controls anyway so I don't feel so vulnerable anymore

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BignutzisBack posted...

I haven't found the lake yet but I did find a little watery and I shot and killed a bass but it was too big to fit in my inventory so I just left it

Overall I'm really starting to like the game as I'm somewhat used to the controls anyway so I don't feel so vulnerable anymore

Hell yeah... keep us posted :D
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BignutzisBack posted...

where I found that guy in the dresser.

That dude's the fucking man.

Keep an eye on trees and the roof in underground areas, look for white shiny bits and shoot them.

Also, which do you prefer: Power and accuracy, or fire rate and ammo capacity?

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Also, save your Flash Grenades.

Trust me, you'll recognize the guys you want to use them on.

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DrizztLink posted...

That dude's the fucking man.

Keep an eye on trees and the roof in underground areas, look for white shiny bits and shoot them.

Also, which do you prefer: Power and accuracy, or fire rate and ammo capacity?

That's a good question I think right now I would prefer fire rate and ammo capacity. I do regret buying a rifle and scope as it's been pretty much useless so far but maybe it'll come in handy later

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BignutzisBack posted...

That's a good question I think right now I would prefer fire rate and ammo capacity. I do regret buying a rifle and scope as it's been pretty much useless so far but maybe it'll come in handy later

You'll want to hang onto the rifle... trust me, especially if you're talking about the bolt action that reloads after each shot. I won't spoil anything for you, but yeah... hang onto it.
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Maybe he regrets buying it because you can get one for free. >_>
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BignutzisBack posted...

I got to a village and they all run at me and corner me in that narrow path why blocking the door I came from and then I die because I run out of bullets after killing a bunch what the fuck

lmao not going to lie, that's where I got to when I tried to play the game, died twice and then uninstalled.
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White Eagle posted...

Maybe he regrets buying it because you can get one for free. >_>

He wouldn't know as this is his first time, but I didn't know that either and I've played through this game more times than I can count.

A free rifle? Where do you pick that up, or are you maybe talking about the free shot gun in the village?
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