Resident Evil: Outbreak

Kamoa_Han_Senzui · 06-23-2004, 07:51 AM

I want your opinion on this game before I go out and get it.

**Freak83** · 06-23-2004, 10:07 AM

Gamecube ones are better. Glad I got mine for only $10.

Kamoa_Han_Senzui · 06-23-2004, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Freak83

Gamecube ones are better. Glad I got mine for only $10.

Lucky.

**Moogy** · 06-23-2004, 03:52 PM

All RE games suck.

neoarucard · 07-4-2004, 02:52 AM

The game can be played both on/offline. Regardless of which you choose you will be accompanied by several partners. While playing offline , you obviously cannot be playing with three others , so bots fill those roles and they get the job done. All the elements from past RE games are there , all except the long complex plot. Instead , for the sake of online play , The story is chopped up into many scenarios , none in which go in any order. The scenarios take you through many points in RE's plotline.

In past games , loading screens consisted of Doors opening , closing , etc. Now you're simply left with a blank screen , telling you the name of the room you are entering. Get content with that black screen , You're gonna see it alot. Since , the PS2 cannot precache the levels and know the backgrounds are fully 3D , you are stuck with huge load times , from room to room. Which really makes for a choppy game. Especially while playing online. Of course , sony magically made the HDD , which you can buy and bring down the loading to a mere hiccup.
There are 9 characters , all with their special abilities , making every experience refreshingly new. Of course , you can unlock 9 more characters , they are merely clones of their counterparts (ability wise). Sadly RE's Netcoding is not all that great. So even with a high speed connection you will experience lag , which will most likely lead you to your death (especially on harder difficulties , where one hit means death). Every scenario has a few cutscenes that try to tell a plot within the limited amount of space. This also jacks up the loading , so ultimately the HDD is a MUST for this game.

Conclusion : Though the game suffers from some flaws , lag shouldn't be a problem , since Sony swears to release a patch , aiding the netcode. The patch will fit on to a normal memory card. The HDD is highly recommended , unless you feel like making friends with a black screen. Offline mode , does not live up to past RE games. If you are a fan of RE games , you will prolly be disappointed , Only the diehard RE fans will find it a lasting game.

06-23-2004, 07:51 AM	#1
Kamoa_Han_Senzui FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,607	Resident Evil: Outbreak I want your opinion on this game before I go out and get it. __________________ I left the forums, but if you want to talk to me, hit me up on AIM SN = SickCatBodySpray

06-23-2004, 03:52 PM	#4
Moogy 嗚呼 Join Date: Aug 2003 Age: 34 Posts: 10,303	All RE games suck. __________________ Plz visit my blog ^^^ vintage signature from like 2006 preserved

06-23-2004, 10:07 AM	#2
Freak83 FFR Simfile Author Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,281	Gamecube ones are better. Glad I got mine for only $10.

07-4-2004, 02:52 AM	#5
neoarucard FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5	The game can be played both on/offline. Regardless of which you choose you will be accompanied by several partners. While playing offline , you obviously cannot be playing with three others , so bots fill those roles and they get the job done. All the elements from past RE games are there , all except the long complex plot. Instead , for the sake of online play , The story is chopped up into many scenarios , none in which go in any order. The scenarios take you through many points in RE's plotline. In past games , loading screens consisted of Doors opening , closing , etc. Now you're simply left with a blank screen , telling you the name of the room you are entering. Get content with that black screen , You're gonna see it alot. Since , the PS2 cannot precache the levels and know the backgrounds are fully 3D , you are stuck with huge load times , from room to room. Which really makes for a choppy game. Especially while playing online. Of course , sony magically made the HDD , which you can buy and bring down the loading to a mere hiccup. There are 9 characters , all with their special abilities , making every experience refreshingly new. Of course , you can unlock 9 more characters , they are merely clones of their counterparts (ability wise). Sadly RE's Netcoding is not all that great. So even with a high speed connection you will experience lag , which will most likely lead you to your death (especially on harder difficulties , where one hit means death). Every scenario has a few cutscenes that try to tell a plot within the limited amount of space. This also jacks up the loading , so ultimately the HDD is a MUST for this game. Conclusion : Though the game suffers from some flaws , lag shouldn't be a problem , since Sony swears to release a patch , aiding the netcode. The patch will fit on to a normal memory card. The HDD is highly recommended , unless you feel like making friends with a black screen. Offline mode , does not live up to past RE games. If you are a fan of RE games , you will prolly be disappointed , Only the diehard RE fans will find it a lasting game.

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