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I’m playing RE4 (original) for the first time

GooseMan69

GooseMan69

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And holy shit what a great game.

I’ve literally been meaning to play this for like 15 years. I don’t know why I never got around to it. 5 was my first RE game back in 09 or whenever it came out. Wanted to go back and play 4, but new games kept coming out, then a new console, and then another new console...and so on. Played RE 2 and 3 remakes as well. Loved those (3 not as much so). 2 Remake is probably one of my favorite games ever honestly. Then I played the demo for RE4 remake and said FUCK IT. I’m playing the damn original.

Upon booting it up for the first time, I thought “WTF are these controls??” Probably the normal reaction for anybody playing it for the first time in the current age where most games control roughly the same. Just fighting one enemy felt like a herculean task. Honestly, I was about to say nah, can’t do it. But something kept me playing. After clumsily running around the village and making my way through the first chapter, things started to click. I was getting used to the tank controls. I was starting to learn how to deal with crowds of enemies . And fuck it’s starting to feel amazing to play. I love the atmosphere. I love the goofy story. I love how thoughtfully designed each section is. No open world bloat or bullshit filler. Thank god.

Can’t wait to keep playing. I can’t believe a damn near 20 year old game has me this hooked. No nostalgia blinders here. This game is the shit. RE4 fanboys were right (I think, unless the game tanks later on).
 
TikiLagoonSam

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I started playing it too after the hype of the remake got to me and i finished the demo. I had it at launch on Gamecube and LOVED it but haven't replayed it in 10ish years. Well kind of. I bought the HD version on PS3 and PS4 as well but only kept playing the first hour each time.
Now Im About 4 hours in. Having a great time. Cant wait to beat it and then play the remake to go “ooooh ahhhh so beautiful“ comparing it to the original. Enjoy the ride OP.
 
Soodanim

Soodanim

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PC? If so, stop and go download the RE4HD mod. The most faithful texture mod ever created, because they used brand new photos of the same real world things the devs took photos of to create them. The same cracks in walls, the same architecture, etc.
 
nush

nush

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GooseMan69 said:
It’s unbelievable lol. I’ve been gaming since Crash 1.
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Eimran

Eimran

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Definitely try to finish professional mode and 5 star everything in mercenaries mode.
Getting these respectively gives you the PLR 412(Plaga Laser Remover) and the handcannon.

You get a fun playthrough on God Mode.
 
DanEON

DanEON

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Re4 is one of the best games ever made. That's why people are excited for the remake.
I still have the original GameCube box.
 
DevilMayFlyForAWhiteGuy

DevilMayFlyForAWhiteGuy

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Played it on GC, Wii, X1, and PC. Considering buying it on sale for the Switch. No matter what anyone says the remake won’t surpass it. Having played the demo, it’s not bad at all, but despite having “modern” controls it feels way floatier and worse to play than the original. Also original RE4 Leon is a chad; nuLeon is emo.
 
JakeWolf

JakeWolf

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The combat still holds up because it was incredibly well designed, the idea of ''commiting to your position'' really needs to be explored more in shooters. Not letting player move while they aim is a genius deisgn.
 
Bonsaibäumchen

Bonsaibäumchen

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GooseMan69 said:
And holy shit what a great game.

I’ve literally been meaning to play this for like 15 years. I don’t know why I never got around to it. 5 was my first RE game back in 09 or whenever it came out. Wanted to go back and play 4, but new games kept coming out, then a new console, and then another new console...and so on. Played RE 2 and 3 remakes as well. Loved those (3 not as much so). 2 Remake is probably one of my favorite games ever honestly. Then I played the demo for RE4 remake and said FUCK IT. I’m playing the damn original.

Upon booting it up for the first time, I thought “WTF are these controls??” Probably the normal reaction for anybody playing it for the first time in the current age where most games control roughly the same. Just fighting one enemy felt like a herculean task. Honestly, I was about to say nah, can’t do it. But something kept me playing. After clumsily running around the village and making my way through the first chapter, things started to click. I was getting used to the tank controls. I was starting to learn how to deal with crowds of enemies . And fuck it’s starting to feel amazing to play. I love the atmosphere. I love the goofy story. I love how thoughtfully designed each section is. No open world bloat or bullshit filler. Thank god.

Can’t wait to keep playing. I can’t believe a damn near 20 year old game has me this hooked. No nostalgia blinders here. This game is the shit. RE4 fanboys were right (I think, unless the game tanks later on).
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Funny I've played the Remake Demo on PS5 and fuck me are those controles terrible :D

I need to get used to them again. Took me a few tries to survive the first encounter with the villagers.
 
Skifi28

Skifi28

Member
I still go back and play it once a year just for the gameplay, there's nothing else quite like it. I must have finished it over 15 times on pretty much all platforms. What a game.
 
VN1X

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What a coincidence! I fired up RE4 (+ HD Project) for the first time in decades yesterday and was instantly transported to my younger years, sitting behind the big ol' CRT TV in my parents' house on the Gamecube; just being absolutely mesmerized by videogames as a whole what with HL2 coming out the year before followed up by this.

Enjoy! It holds up really well and is a blast to play. Especially with the aforementioned mod that allows for 4K60 performance (and a higher FOV). I'm about 3 hours in so far and, despite me checking out speedruns and other content over the years, I'm surprised by how much I've actually forgotten. It's almost as if I'm playing it for the first time again, taking it all in and making me even more excited for the remake. I already find myself imagining how certain environments will look in the 2023 version hah. Can't wait.
 
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jufonuk

jufonuk

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I wish you could move and shoot.

But first time I played it I loved it
 
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Fools idol

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if you have the time to install a bunch of mods on PC the hd rework gets the game looking pretty good even for it's age
 
Werewolf Jones

Werewolf Jones

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Homie kept consuming products rather than going back and playing certified good games? Smh.

The slope many people fall for.

I did Gamecube>Wii>PS5. Played it last year, it really does hold up.

Remake isn't even necessary really after replaying it but that's another thing to talk about after it comes out.
 
VN1X

VN1X

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Fools idol said:
if you have the time to install a bunch of mods on PC the hd rework gets the game looking pretty good even for it's age
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The only one you need is HD Project as it incorporates the latest version of RE4_Tweaks. So install the game on Steam. Install the HD Project. Launch game. Profit!
 
SpearFist

SpearFist

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Greatest game ever along with Dark souls. 15+ playthroughs here and already bought the remake.

Cant fuckin Wait.

RE4 is gaming peak.
 
SCB3

SCB3

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I swear this must be my most owned game, I love it dearly, the Wii version is the best imo the controls in that are perfect
 
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