Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

[Smiley]

Where did I agree to that?

You seem to think that just because I find it to be an outcast on the main series over all that I automatically believe the game is all around bad.

[News Bot]

I do think from what I've seen and heard about the game that it's a departure from the main series. Impressions are always going to be made about a product from the trailers, leaks, and marketing. But I've yet to say the game itself is bad. Even better is that I already stated that I'm more than happy for Capcom to surprise me. If the game turns out to be better than I anticipated I'll be more than happy to sing its praises.

So you agree that comments such as "crippling the franchise" are nonsense? It's no more of a "departure" than the three main games before it.

[Smiley]

"Crippling the franchise" and generally being negative before you actually know anything is pretty much attempting to point out it's a bad game. Or "bad RE game" or whatever other cop-out.

I do think from what I've seen and heard about the game that it's a departure from the main series. Impressions are always going to be made about a product from the trailers, leaks, and marketing. But I've yet to say the game itself is bad. Even better is that I already stated that I'm more than happy for Capcom to surprise me. If the game turns out to be better than I anticipated I'll be more than happy to sing its praises.

[News Bot]

When did I say the game was bad? I haven't played it.

"Crippling the franchise" and generally being negative before you actually know anything is pretty much attempting to point out it's a bad game. Or "bad RE game" or whatever other cop-out.

[Smiley]

Exactly although I don't think it matters how many developers you can have. I've seen even a small group make a quality title.

That's not what Archelon is saying, though. You're literally calling BH6 a bad game for being more action-focused, then saying that ORC is a good game for the same reason. It is completely irrelevant whether they are a spin-off or mainline title. You're the only one who brings that up.

Calling any of the mainline titles in the series "bad" is pretty laughable to begin with.

When did I say the game was bad? I haven't played it.

ORC was good because as a squad based shooter it delivered on what was intended while being in the realm of Resident Evil. RE6 is not a squad based shooter. It's a main entry in a long running series of survival horror games that intends to extend the action to its fullest. Seemingly more so than what we've seen to date. So while the game might be fun, its place alongside the main series is as of now iffy.

[News Bot]

You seem to have difficulty categorizing spin off from main entry. My outlook on that has not and will not change just because you prefer to blend them all together.

It's like the last topic where you tried to use this against me. You failed to give me any kind of valid reason for why I should like RE6 based on ORC. I like Darkside Chronicles which is another spin off in the RE series. That doesn't suggest I want RE6 to be a rail shooter. And if it was I would be just as irritated that it went in that direction.

Another example I gave on the last topic was Metal Gear Rising and Metal Gear Ac!d. One's preference or outlook on those games shouldn't suggest that MGS5 be a card based game or a hack'n'slash action game. To argue that it should means you have tunnel vision.

It's always been absurd to think that liking a spin off means you want the main series to mimic exactly that. If that's considered a cop-out it's not exactly a strong one. But feel free to make your case on that.

That's not what Archelon is saying, though. You're literally calling BH6 a bad game for being more action-focused, then saying that ORC is a good game for the same reason. It is completely irrelevant whether they are a spin-off or mainline title. You're the only one who brings that up.

Calling any of the mainline titles in the series "bad" is pretty laughable to begin with.

[shanemurphy]

The difference between the quality of a main entry and spin off is clear as day. Now I'm sure Darkside didn't have a huge budget but I thought the talent of the team did a great job with it, but the same quality as a main series installment? no never. Even if RE5 might not have been a quality Resident Evil, but as a game it reeked of quality, right down to the small details.

Resident Evil 6 has over 600 developers working on it so I think that is a clear indication of the budget difference between ORC and RE6 lol besides I just like Japanese made games a whole lot more so that is always a starting plus for me personally.

[Smiley]

You seem to have difficulty categorizing spin off from main entry. My outlook on that has not and will not change just because you prefer to blend them all together.

It's like the last topic where you tried to use this against me. You failed to give me any kind of valid reason for why I should like RE6 based on ORC. I like Darkside Chronicles which is another spin off in the RE series. That doesn't suggest I want RE6 to be a rail shooter. And if it was I would be just as irritated that it went in that direction.

Another example I gave on the last topic was Metal Gear Rising and Metal Gear Ac!d. One's preference or outlook on those games shouldn't suggest that MGS5 be a card based game or a hack'n'slash action game. To argue that it should means you have tunnel vision.

It's always been absurd to think that liking a spin off means you want the main series to mimic exactly that. If that's considered a cop-out it's not exactly a strong one. But feel free to make your case on that.

[Archelon]

I had no idea ORC was part of the main series. Please tell me more.

This is still as much of a cop out as it was the first few times you tried to pass it off as a justifiable defense.

The only difference that one game being a spinoff and another being a mainline title makes is when comparing the quality and/or production values of the titles. If Resident Evil 6 had the exact same gameplay as ORC, there is no reason for you not to enjoy it as much as, if not more than, you enjoyed ORC. One being a spinoff and the other being a main series installment doesn't make a bit of difference.

Trying to claim that it does just gives you an excuse to piss and moan about a game that most people are genuinely looking forward to while praising and defending another game that has been almost universally panned.

[Smiley]

Capcom's more than welcome to surprise me on this one. But I'm not going to hold my breath in anticipation either.

[Darkmoon]

It'll be a great game if you like the new Resident Evil - if you hope for anything other than shooting enemies in the face, such as exploration or puzzles, you'll be disappointed I suspect. If you want horror...we'll see.

[News Bot]

Cause despite it crippling the franchise I know everyone here will buy it and then some.

Probably because it will be a great game.

[Smiley]

Not to my knowledge since this cuts to the credits soon after just as the USS did when their campaign ended.

[Wrathborne]

Isn't there 1 last bit of spec ops DLC?

[Smiley]

Spoiler:

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You fight a tyrant variant and successfully get Leon. Sherry and Claire out of the city while you stay behind.