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Resident Evil Requiem |OT| Through the Darkness

ssringo said:
The Chunk fight with Leon on insanity is...insanity. I wonder if you can brick yourself if you bought the wrong stuff beforehand.
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Yeah, this was a wild boss fight. I had no ammo left by the end (though I didn't pick up much ammo in the room). He was fast as hell. It was all I could do to just stay in front of him and get like one bullet off every half rotation. The pure relief I felt when he started to melt...
 
Arachnid said:
Yeah, this was a wild boss fight. I had no ammo left by the end (though I didn't pick up much ammo in the room). He was fast as hell. It was all I could do to just stay in front of him and get like one bullet off every half rotation. The pure relief I felt when he started to melt...
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Wait, is enemy movement/aggression different or faster in insanity?
 
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I'm in early Raccoon city in the second half of the game. The performance has fallen off a cliff, had to drop the resolution and enable frame gen to hold a steady framerate, and thats on a 5080.

The combat here feels significantly worse than RE4R did. Each shot in that game felt like it had an impact, but the bullet sponginess of the enemies in this section makes everything you do feel less consequential, and makes the game feel less interactive as a result.

While PT is a huge plus, and often looks incredible, this game is probably more fun on PS5 with gyro aim than my experience using the dualsense on PC.
 
Bitstream said:
I'm in early Raccoon city in the second half of the game. The performance has fallen off a cliff, had to drop the resolution and enable frame gen to hold a steady framerate, and thats on a 5080.

The combat here feels significantly worse than RE4R did. Each shot in that game felt like it had an impact, but the bullet sponginess of the enemies in this section makes everything you do feel less consequential, and makes the game feel less interactive as a result.

While PT is a huge plus, and often looks incredible, this game is probably more fun on PS5 with gyro aim than my experience using the dualsense on PC.
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I'm on a 5080 too and I'm running it at 100 or so fps, 1440p with everything maxed out! No frame generation
But yeah, I'm loving everything about this game
 
VeganElduderino said:
I'm on a 5080 too and I'm running it at 100 or so fps, 1440p with everything maxed out! No frame generation
But yeah, I'm loving everything about this game
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I appreciate that reference. I was doing Max Settings 4K DLSS performance up until Racoon City and it felt fine, but this wasn't enough in that section, and I needed to drop to 1440 and enable frame gen for it to feel stable.
 
viveks86 said:
Wait, is enemy movement/aggression different or faster in insanity?
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feels game of thrones GIF
 
The shit you need to go through on PC to get DualSense working at least comparable to PS5 is insane. Why can't they just add native DualSense support like in their other games? None of the Remakes has it for some stupid reason. C'mon, CAPCOM! WTF?
 
Agent_4Seven said:
The shit you need to go through on PC to get DualSense working at least comparable to PS5 is insane. Why can't they just add native DualSense support like in their other games? None of the Remakes has it for some stupid reason. C'mon, CAPCOM! WTF?
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What you mean? Mine works just fine. Without the duelsense features sadly. Im on wired connection
 
Luipadre said:
What you mean? Mine works just fine. Without the duelsense features sadly. Im on wired connection
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That's the problem right here. It works with Steam input, but that's it and it's dead in your heands meaning no rumble, haptics etc. and for all of this to work and even more you need 3 mods, 2 drivers, buy DSX with DLC on Steam and tune dead zones for triggers to work properly.
 
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Agent_4Seven said:
That's the problem right here. It works with Steam input, but that's it and it's dead in your heands meaning no rumble, haptics etc. and for all of this to work and even more you need 3 mods + buy DSX with DLC on Steam.
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I have rumble but just normal one, but yeah. Dunno why its not supported by the game
 
Has anyone been able to get fsr 4 working on this on steamdeck. When I try and launch it an error message appears with an error code. I usually only play this via GFN but figured I'd try and see how well this would work on the game and play it natively.
 
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I'm still plugging away at this one in bite size chunks so I don't ruin too many underpants. I most recently got a bit close to a grinding machine that turned Grace into strawberry custard. Thank god there's a typewriter here.
 
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Doll face voice acting is starting to grate on me...can she talk normally without shitting her pants for one single scene? :lollipop_squinting:
 
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Ok. So all the positive reviews have me interested in the game. But I've only ever played one resident evil game prior to this (RE5). Are there any prior story elements I need to know to enjoy this? Is there any game I need to play before this one to understand what's going on with the story and characters?
 
Last Hearth said:
Ok. So all the positive reviews have me interested in the game. But I've only ever played one resident evil game prior to this (RE5). Are there any prior story elements I need to know to enjoy this? Is there any game I need to play before this one to understand what's going on with the story and characters?
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Technically you can play this one and be fine as the stories are largely self contained while making nods or references to other games and this one flat out shows you supporting scenes from a different game. But playing Resident Evil 2 Remake first would be ideal as that's the game that most ties into this one.

Edit: RE4 remake would also be good simply to see Leon's progression from naive rookie cop to government agent badass. It's also just a really good/fun game.
 
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Last Hearth said:
Ok. So all the positive reviews have me interested in the game. But I've only ever played one resident evil game prior to this (RE5). Are there any prior story elements I need to know to enjoy this? Is there any game I need to play before this one to understand what's going on with the story and characters?
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Which one did you play? You should know who Leon is and what his background is lore wise. And understanding the lore behind Umbrella Corps.

So play RE2 Remake in the least before this. Otherwise you won't really understand some of the names of people and things that are happening.
 
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saintjules said:
Which one did you play? You should know who Leon is and what his background is lore wise. And understanding the lore behind Umbrella Corps.

So play RE2 Remake in the least before this. Otherwise you won't really understand some of the names of people and things that are happening.
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I played 5, the one with the outbreak in Africa. I knew the general lore about outbreak in Racoon City and Umbrella Corp, not sure how I know, probably a combination of having seen the 1st movie, and also probably just from osmosis from being in the gaming culture all these years.
So 2 is the only one I really need before playing this game?
 
Last Hearth said:
So 2 is the only one I really need before playing this game?
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Yeah 2 Remake seems to be where you should be before playing Requiem imo. It feels more definitive over the OG version of RE2.

RE0 - A prequel that explains the initial viral outbreak but is largely considered skippable for the main plot.

RE1 - Introduces the Spencer Mansion and the S.T.A.R.S. team but is summarized through in-game lore files in later titles. You could start here, but none of these characters seem to be in RE9's story. You also understand the origin Umbrella Corps.

RE3 - Focuses on Jill Valentine's narrow escape from Raccoon City during the same timeframe as the second game. You could play this if you want, but can skip it.

RE Code Veronica - A side story following Claire Redfield that is often left out of modern recaps.

RE4 - Leon's mission to Spain is a self-contained story.

RE5 - You already played

RE6 - Many people suggest skipping due to its heavy lore and complex plot.

RE7 - Features Ethan Winters which is mostly disconnected from the Raccoon City stuff.

RE8 - Ethan's final chapter, which provides its own recap of the previous game.

Others can chime in and add/correct anything I may have said.
 
viveks86 said:
Wait, is enemy movement/aggression different or faster in insanity?
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Yes. Everyone is significantly faster. Normal zombies are almost as fast as Grace (there were a few instances I actually couldn't outrun them; you can't outpace their scrambles and they tend to spam those), and Chunk was practically sprinting at Leon for me. Especially towards the end when he went berserk.

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Resident Evil Requiem Features A Dynamic Difficulty System; Here's How It Works

Capcom's latest survival horror game, Resident Evil Requiem, features a dynamic difficulty system. Here's how it works.
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Basically, everyone does significantly more damage (almost one shots), and they're all faster, and stagger way more rarely.

Chunk actually being a difficult boss fight was a welcome change to Leon one shotting everyone in normal classic difficulty (he still wasn't that bad, took me three tries; but it was tense).
 
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saintjules said:
Yeah 2 Remake seems to be where you should be before playing Requiem imo. It feels more definitive over the OG version of RE2.

RE0 - A prequel that explains the initial viral outbreak but is largely considered skippable for the main plot.

RE1 - Introduces the Spencer Mansion and the S.T.A.R.S. team but is summarized through in-game lore files in later titles. You could start here, but none of these characters seem to be in RE9's story. You also understand the origin Umbrella Corps.

RE3 - Focuses on Jill Valentine's narrow escape from Raccoon City during the same timeframe as the second game. You could play this if you want, but can skip it.

RE Code Veronica - A side story following Claire Redfield that is often left out of modern recaps.

RE4 - Leon's mission to Spain is a self-contained story.

RE5 - You already played

RE6 - Many people suggest skipping due to its heavy lore and complex plot.

RE7 - Features Ethan Winters which is mostly disconnected from the Raccoon City stuff.

RE8 - Ethan's final chapter, which provides its own recap of the previous game.

Others can chime in and add/correct anything I may have said.
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The Resident Evil 2 steam codes are sold out at Green Man Gaming. So I think I'm going to grab the remake trilogy 2-4 bundle for $30. Seems like a good deal for 3 games that reviewed well. Thanks for the quick response.
 
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I called the game "near-perfect" earlier.. but after experiencing so many inconsistencies I suspect the game has dynamic difficulty, something i hate more than the plague. It's like the game is desperately trying to make me roll my eyes.
 
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nemiroff said:
I called the game "near-perfect" earlier.. but after experiencing so many inconsistencies I suspect the game has dynamic difficulty, something i hate more than the plague. It's like the game is desperately trying to make me roll my eyes.
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Yes, all of the Resident Evil games I've Dynamic difficulty after the original Resident Evil 4.
 
Wowzers, I've just managed to reach RC through gritted teeth. I have to say, that whole Grace chapter was great, with some really memorable and intense moments. As I've already said, I normally struggle with these recent RE games, but this one has kept me gripped enough to push through.
 
I give insanity difficulty a try and holy fuck this shit is hard, I cant imagine try to beat it without infinite ammo.......I'm sure they are crazy high skill players who can without infinite ammo.

But god damn I love this game, I cant wait for its expansion.
 
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Danjin44 said:
I give insanity difficulty a try and holy fuck this shit is hard, I cant imagine try to beat it without infinite ammo.......I'm sure they are crazy high skill players who can without infinite ammo.

But god damn I love this game, I cant for its expansion.
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Best way to start out is selling your Pistol and starting with the Police Shotgun. And you would want to buy a Sniper Rifle with a scope. Otherwise yeah everything hits hard or can potentially 1-2 hit you, loads of HP and moves 2-3 times as fast.

You have the old too easy and too hard modes with no in between. Love to see it.
 
this is actually the Resident Evil game I wanted , the perfect mix of Re2 and Re4 and the fact that the zombies are back, this feels like a true Resident evil game! my Goty for sure and one of my favorite Resident evil game, up there with Re remake, Re2 remake and Re4 remake.
 
VeganElduderino said:
this is actually the Resident Evil game I wanted , the perfect mix of Re2 and Re4 and the fact that the zombies are back, this feels like a true Resident evil game! my Goty for sure and one of my favorite Resident evil game, up there with Re remake, Re2 remake and Re4 remake.
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I'm glad you like it. Have you finished it? If so, what did you think of Raccoon City onward?
 
Danjin44 said:
I give insanity difficulty a try and holy fuck this shit is hard, I cant imagine try to beat it without infinite ammo.......I'm sure they are crazy high skill players who can without infinite ammo.

But god damn I love this game, I cant for its expansion.
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same. for me, requiem is the metal gear solid 4 of the resident evil series. it's a sentimental journey & love letter rolled into one...
 
MagiusNecros said:
Best way to start out is selling your Pistol and starting with the Police Shotgun. And you would want to buy a Sniper Rifle with a scope. Otherwise yeah everything hits hard or can potentially 1-2 hit you, loads of HP and moves 2-3 times as fast.

You have the old too easy and too hard modes with no in between. Love to see it.
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That's the part that surprised me, thinking I'm keeping good distance from them but suddenly just come out you very fast and grab you aaaaaand I'm dead.
 
Arachnid said:
Yes. Everyone is significantly faster. Normal zombies are almost as fast as Grace (there were a few instances I actually couldn't outrun them; you can't outpace their scrambles and they tend to spam those), and Chunk was practically sprinting at Leon for me. Especially towards the end when he went berserk.

twistedvoxel.com

Resident Evil Requiem Features A Dynamic Difficulty System; Here's How It Works

Capcom's latest survival horror game, Resident Evil Requiem, features a dynamic difficulty system. Here's how it works.
twistedvoxel.com twistedvoxel.com

Basically, everyone does significantly more damage (almost one shots), and they're all faster, and stagger way more rarely.

Chunk actually being a difficult boss fight was a welcome change to Leon one shotting everyone in normal classic difficulty (he still wasn't that bad, took me three tries; but it was tense).
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Excellent! I think this alone would make the game an 8 or 9 for me. I gave it a 6 on first playthrough. Never played the RE games for a rich or thought provoking story, so if the gameplay makes me think hard or sweat and spend hours to get it right, I'm good. I was just hesitant to touch insanity because of several negative reactions. May be that's where I'll find my sweet spot after all. Might jump back in after playing something else to cleanse my palate.
 
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I've beat it on Standard (Modern). What I'm hearing about Insanity makes me think it encourages running away or not directly engaging in combat as often. And maybe purposefully playing like crap to have the adaptive difficulty take mercy.
 
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WELP.

Looks like the fetus from Resident Evil 8 is all grown up....and wants to FUCK ME UP NOW LMAO. And he's cussing me out? Saying, "Don't fuck with me!" Did NOT expect that shit!
 
Grildon Tundy said:
I've beat it on Standard (Modern). What I'm hearing about Insanity makes me think it encourages running away or not directly engaging in combat as often. And maybe purposefully playing like crap to have the adaptive difficulty take mercy.
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Tbf insanity is only difficulty till you get the x30 bullets per scrap, i m siting on 90 bullets righnow.

Enemies ll eat more bullets and you ll have to reposition yourself more frequently cause insanity you ll die way faster, sometimes a grab ll kill you, so if possible use at least the infinite save ink.
 
Danjin44 said:
I give insanity difficulty a try and holy fuck this shit is hard, I cant imagine try to beat it without infinite ammo.......I'm sure they are crazy high skill players who can without infinite ammo.

But god damn I love this game, I cant wait for its expansion.
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You can do it! The worst part of insanity is the intro with Leon. After that, it's definitely doable (at least up to the end of Grace's section which is where I am; Raccoon might change my mind).
 
Arachnid said:
You can do it! The worst part of insanity is the intro with Leon. After that, it's definitely doable (at least up to the end of Grace's section which is where I am; Raccoon might change my mind).
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For me the part I'm struggling the most is trying to get Grace's pistole.

There are lot of zombies around you have no resources to fight all of them and one grab from them and you are dead.
 
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Danjin44 said:
For me the part I'm struggling the most is trying to get Grace's pistole.

There are lot of zombies around you have no resources to fight all of them and one grab from them and you are dead.
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Her first pistol ( dinner room ) is in another place, her own pistol is in the same place but ll be harder to get it.

I recommend using her "bonus" pistol till you get your hands or her normal ones.
 
Arachnid said:
You can do it! The worst part of insanity is the intro with Leon. After that, it's definitely doable (at least up to the end of Grace's section which is where I am; Raccoon might change my mind).
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I don't even want to think about Leon against those spec ops soldier in the lab on Insanity.
 
viveks86 said:
Is this for real, PC-GAF? Pretty significant boost to PT performance after the first patch in gameplay, if true.

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The way the patch is described, it sounds like it's meant to be a much more significant improvement on 4000 and 5000 series card, on my 3080TI rig it's only getting 5-7fps better in the opening city section.
 
Lmao at the mines part when youre supposed to go get the plug and need to go through inspection zone. The Monster appears and starts to constantly beat the zombie that its near the forklift. Been watching the zombie constantly getting up and the monster beating it for more than 5 minutes😂
 
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