My roomate did a great thing yesterday. Maybe it wasn't cure cancer or bring world peace, but it was something of a gamer's delight...
He bought Resident Evil 4.
Now, I wanted to stay as far away from the hype as possible. When they make a controller specifically for a game, and it looks like a chainsaw, you know it might be a good idea to walk away and lower your eyes muttering " no, no,no, baaaddddd."
Unfortunately, I can't report that. For 2.2 hours I watched as the game unfolded in front of me in all it's glory. Remember the pure joy of playing RE 1 and RE2? Remember caring about the game? This is that and a bag of chips. The new features of enviormental interaction makes this game a thumbs way up. Watching Leon Kennedy leap out of windows and move objects is awesome. It really give a fresh feel to the RE franchise.
One of the things I liked about it was ammo. No more skulking around a mansion trying to find the ammo hidden under display cases and panicing about taking a extra few shots at a zombie that could mean death in the next room. This game is action jackson with a side of whoop ass. From the sentient village folk to the guy that comes at you with a paper bag over his head and actually decapitates you right there while you watch, there is something for everyone. While in those two and something hours we only saw a taste of what was in store, I can bet that this one won't disappoint. Hell, no tapewritter ribbon!
Gamecube. RE 4. Buy now..go, make Hulk smash if dont.