Topic: REmake HD for PS3, PS4, X360, Xbone, and PC

[Claimh Solais]

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/08/resident-evil-remake-will-itself-get-remade-in-hd/

Welp, it's finally happening. Non-Nintendo gamers will finally get to play the wonderful Resident Evil remake, in HD.

Hilariously, RE fans have been asking for this for YEARS, and now that it's finally happening, they're bitching like crazy. There's no pleasing that fanbase, I swear.

EDIT: I hope to god they redo the voice acting. I swear, outside of Wesker, this remake's voice acting was pretty abysmal. I hope they get all the current voice actors for the characters to redo the voices (Roger Craig Smith as Chris, Michelle Ruff as Jill, D.C. Douglas as Wesker, etc.). Though the dialog could use some rework, too.

EDIT 2.0: I missed this part, but they said there will be two control schemes selectable. The original game's control scheme, and one more like RE4(?). I don't remember the control schemes being that different, though... Maybe tactical reload and a knife button, a la Deadly Silence? (or the unlikely one, an RE4-style camera?!) See Edit 5.0.

EDIT 3.0: I see Sindra linked this in another thread, lol. I missed that. Was at work.

EDIT 4.0: Added comparison image. Looks pretty nice.

EDIT 5.0: Just got confirmation on what the other control scheme is (through the Resident Evil official page on Facebook). It removes tank controls. Whatever direction you push the analog stick in is the direction your character will go. I'mma play it with this control scheme to see how different it is, since I'mma be getting this. ...Since I love REmake.

[Munchy]

I've been playing the shit out of this game for the past week and just beat Real Survival with Chris. What a wonderful coinky-dink.

More than playing it on a new laptop, I'm excited for thousands of other people to play it. As much as I enjoyed RE5 and RE6 co op with my brother, old RE is still king in my heart.

Hilariously, RE fans have been asking for this for YEARS, and now that it's finally happening, they're bitching like crazy. There's no pleasing that fanbase, I swear.

EDIT: I hope to god they redo the voice acting. I swear, outside of Wesker, this remake's voice acting was pretty abysmal. I hope they get all the current voice actors for the characters to redo the voices (Roger Craig Smith as Chris, Michelle Ruff as Jill, D.C. Douglas as Wesker, etc.). Though the dialog could use some rework, too.

I know right? And if they redid absolutely everything from the ground up, the game would be 60 bucks and people would instead bitch about that. My only real complaint is that the Gamecube lighting effects make the mansion look really dirty and grungy in a way that the Remaster shots seem to lack. But jeez, you'd think Capcom's pulling a Silent Hill HD Collection or something.

Yeah, the voices in that game weren't great, although there were some unintentional humor moments. What I'm waiting for is a mod for the Steam version that inserts voice acting from the 1996 original.

My greatest hope is that Capcom decides to port the Outbreak games with proper online play somewhere down the line. Now that I'm actually good at old RE games I'd love a shot at playing these with other people.

[Claimh Solais]

As funny as an original voice mod would be, it wouldn't work without some edited lines, since a lot of the cutscenes are too different to work with (as in, they added some lines in certain areas). It shouldn't be TOO hard, though, since a lot of cutscenes have the same amount of lines and line placement as the original.

But I'm really hoping for new voice acting, especially since I absolutely LOVE Roger Craig Smith (hell, the guy's name is my PSN name).

[Claimh Solais]

Double post. Dunno if I shoulda made this a previous post edit or..?

UPDATE: Capcom is putting the future of Resident Evil in the fans' hands.

By that, they are essentially meaning that the sales of REmake HD will effect the RE franchise. If the remaster sells well, they will return to the roots of the series. Solitude, dark environments, largely horror based. If the remaster doesn't, they see no incentive to return to that and will continue making them like the more modern games (likely like RE: Revelations).

So for those of you that want the old REs back, it's probably best you buy this one, lol.

Also, the article suggests that the reason REmake HD took so long to happen is because horror games are just now becoming popular again (with all them indie clones like Slender, Amnesia, and Outlast).

[Munchy]

Huh... The ole Capcom test huh? I really don't expect this to do gangbusters, but maybe brand power and the word of mouth on the Gamecube original will help.

I'd be okay with the other direction (RE6) if they just amped up the horror atmosphere and dialed down the Michael Bay a bit. Wasn't crazy about Revelations; it felt like a weird middle ground that neither excelled at having as fun a combat system as 4 and didn't really understand why the old games were entertaining.

Ultimately, I just want a good game with Barry as the lead.

[Ratty]

I've had this and 0 on the Gamecube for several years but never played them. Kind of regret getting them now but eh. It would be nice to see the series go back to its roots at least stylistically. Zombies freak me out conceptually but they're practically a punchline these days, so it'd be nice to see "the" survival horror series do them justice again.

[uzo]

It honestly doesn't look that different.Most of it looks like they just beefed up the contrast.

It's good to know Resident Evil is finally getting out of the dark ages with their control scheme though. So long over due.

[darkmanx_429]

They need to redo both disks of Resident Evil 2 which I regard as the best of the series! I'd pay for an expansion of that game!

[Ratty]

They need to redo both disks of Resident Evil 2 which I regard as the best of the series! I'd pay for an expansion of that game!

If this release does well I wouldn't be surprised if they re-release the PC versions of Resident Evil 2 and 3 on steam. With any luck they'd throw in the extras from the Dreamcast and N64 re-releases to make a definitive version of RE2.

[Claimh Solais]

If this release does well I wouldn't be surprised if they re-release the PC versions of Resident Evil 2 and 3 on steam. With any luck they'd throw in the extras from the Dreamcast and N64 re-releases to make a definitive version of RE2.

I'd be up for it. A re-release on Steam of RE2 and RE3 would mean it'd be better compatible with newer systems, and that's a welcome change.

[Abnormal Freak]

I've been playing through the series with the girly and getting excited about playing the remake again ever since we started the PS1 director's cut (pre-DualShock ver. with the superior music). We've finished 1 through Code Veronica and are currently on Zero.

Curious to see just how much better REmaster (lol) looks. I hope Digital Foundry can compare it to the Wii version before release (since the Wii version was progressive scan). I would hope that they're able to use some kind of pre-GameCube-compression version for the environments and that they were rendered a bit higher res. Those'll probably look funky either way, but done right, the character models should look a lot better at least. If there's even just the slightest bit more clarity, I'll be pleased. (The Wii version even being 480p still looks a bit fuzzy.) 4:3 and tank controls being an option is essential; I can't understand wanting to play a classic RE game without tank controls because the camera angles are constantly shifting, therefore Up should always be Forward. Plus it just makes some situations more tense when your movement is somewhat restricted (but at least it has that 180 degree quick-flip).

Redoing voices, no. That shit's for the birds; they might as well remake the game again if that were to be done. Just the GameCube game with better resolution and some slight enhancement tweaks is all it needs.

[Dracula9]

Hilariously, [insert fanbase here] have been asking for this for YEARS, and now that it's finally happening, they're bitching like crazy. There's no pleasing [any] fanbase, I swear.

FTFY


But in seriousness, I'm pretty excited about this. I'm more concerned with fixing that vomit-inducing voicework than anything. That cast almost beat out Legend of Dragoon in bad acting (another thing that could do with a remaster IMO).

[Claimh Solais]

FTFY


But in seriousness, I'm pretty excited about this. I'm more concerned with fixing that vomit-inducing voicework than anything. That cast almost beat out Legend of Dragoon in bad acting (another thing that could do with a remaster IMO).

Huwaaah~ HARPOOOON~

But no joke, I hope they change the voice cast.

[X]

It's good to know Resident Evil is finally getting out of the dark ages with their control scheme though. So long over due.

Agreed. This is the main reason why I've never been able to get into RE. It was just a big turn-off for me as I would get so turned around in the midst of a scrabble with zombies. Just working yourself around so that you can go in a particular direction was was wasting too much time (and health). But now that RE is getting a new coat of paint amongst other things then I'll definitely want to give the game another go.

[Claimh Solais]

Agreed. This is the main reason why I've never been able to get into RE. It was just a big turn-off for me as I would get so turned around in the midst of a scrabble with zombies. Just working yourself around so that you can go in a particular direction was was wasting too much time (and health). But now that RE is getting a new coat of paint amongst other things then I'll definitely want to give the game another go.

I think it'll be interesting to try out. Also, IIRC, Resident Evil 2 on Nintendo 64 had analog movement (the kind where you push the stick in a certain direction and you run that direction).