This game was a lot shorter than I thought it would be. Though even before playing I saw critiques of how this game is a step down from the original. And after completing the game, yeah I can see how people feel that way (I do plan on playing the original as well to see how better it's claimed to be.)
But it felt so weird, even though the game is incredibly similar to RE2 Remake in exploration, combat, and visuals; I can't put my finger on it that this game didn't make me feel the same anxiety or enjoyment that RE2 Remake did, where I felt like conserving ammo no matter what, feeling nervous to turn any corner, and knowing that no matter where I was, I was never safe.
In this game, I did feel that at the start but eventually I lost that feeling of anxiety which is weird considering that you get to explore most of Raccoon City where it should be extremely more dangerous than the inside of the R.P.D.
That and I do agree that Nemesis is underwhelming, the portions where he does appear to chase you are great and made me feel terrified to see him. Too bad that they're scripted portions, I can only imagine how great it would be for Nemesis to be like Mr. X and prowl around the open Raccoon City map looking for you. Just up his difficulty a bit compared to Mr.X to make up for how open Raccoon City is compared to the inside of the R.P.D. Even add the detail of hearing Nemesis' heavy breathing and, "S.T.A.R.S..." quote when he's near similar to how you hear Mr. X's footsteps in the R.P.D.
But eitherway, the visuals are great, exploring Raccoon City was great to see, the combat is good, though ammo is much more generous and plentiful here than RE2 Remake, which I personally didn't like. And contributed to the feeling of losing the anxiety because I had plenty of ammo to spare and kill every enemy instead of maneuvering around them for ammo conservation.
Even though the game is a step down from RE2 Remake and its original as I heard, it's still a fun little time to play, but it definitely doesn't reach the highs that Resident Evil can reach, that and after this game we all were left in a cruel, cold, and Carlos-less world.
But it felt so weird, even though the game is incredibly similar to RE2 Remake in exploration, combat, and visuals; I can't put my finger on it that this game didn't make me feel the same anxiety or enjoyment that RE2 Remake did, where I felt like conserving ammo no matter what, feeling nervous to turn any corner, and knowing that no matter where I was, I was never safe.
In this game, I did feel that at the start but eventually I lost that feeling of anxiety which is weird considering that you get to explore most of Raccoon City where it should be extremely more dangerous than the inside of the R.P.D.
That and I do agree that Nemesis is underwhelming, the portions where he does appear to chase you are great and made me feel terrified to see him. Too bad that they're scripted portions, I can only imagine how great it would be for Nemesis to be like Mr. X and prowl around the open Raccoon City map looking for you. Just up his difficulty a bit compared to Mr.X to make up for how open Raccoon City is compared to the inside of the R.P.D. Even add the detail of hearing Nemesis' heavy breathing and, "S.T.A.R.S..." quote when he's near similar to how you hear Mr. X's footsteps in the R.P.D.
But eitherway, the visuals are great, exploring Raccoon City was great to see, the combat is good, though ammo is much more generous and plentiful here than RE2 Remake, which I personally didn't like. And contributed to the feeling of losing the anxiety because I had plenty of ammo to spare and kill every enemy instead of maneuvering around them for ammo conservation.
Even though the game is a step down from RE2 Remake and its original as I heard, it's still a fun little time to play, but it definitely doesn't reach the highs that Resident Evil can reach, that and after this game we all were left in a cruel, cold, and Carlos-less world.