Current Events > How similar is RE2 to RE4 for the gamecube?

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RE4 was the only RE I fully played. I went on a capcom boycott after they canceled MML3 but I am willing to buy RE2 for the sake of continuity.
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The remake? Probably closer to re4 than the original re2. I have it installed for when I get home, couldn't tell you really
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Not that similar. Over the shoulder perspective is the biggest thing. RE2 isn't about white knuckle action

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TroutPaste posted...

The remake? Probably closer to re4 than the original re2. I have it installed for when I get home, couldn't tell you really

Yeah I meant the remake.
ledbowman posted...

Not that similar. Over the shoulder perspective is the biggest thing. RE2 isn't about white knuckle action

How abundant is ammo? Do I still need to run pass zombies like the original RE2?
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I don't recall keeping too many enemies alive when I played RE4.
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megamanfreakXD posted...

Yeah I meant the remake.

How abundant is ammo? Do I still need to run pass zombies like the original RE2?

No. It's not exactly scarce. If you feel like you need to use it in a given situation you can. Just don't unload at everything by default

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Just played the first 20-30 minutes
Nah it's more like the OGs than RE4
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For someone who only played RE4, do you guys recommend this game for me?
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yes, but shit is scary. Also youll be doing much less fighting, and more backtracking/ puzzle solving

I did something similar to you tc, good thing RE2 on the gc is based on the dual shock ps1 version so it has the unlimited ammo cheat

It makes the game a lot more fun but it has the tank controls and fixed camera and backtracking but it's still worth a playthrough
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megamanfreakXD posted...

How abundant is ammo? Do I still need to run pass zombies like the original RE2?

The original RE2 had gobs of ammo. unless you were playing on the hard difficulty you didnt need to run past almost anything. the remake overall is much more strict on ammo in comparison with enemies requiring more to put down and overall you find less. that said there is still enough to kill everything in the game, but you will need to be much more pick and choosey at certain parts.

the camera position is similar to 4, but the core gameplay design is much more methodical and in tune to its survival horror roots. less action, lots more inventory management, back tracking, item conservation, more puzzles, more atmospheric tone in general and on normal a few good bites are lethal. it feels like a more proper upgrade to the original (series) rather than taking inspiration from 4.

dont know if its for you, but it is a great game and does what its doing extremely well.