Posting this here because c/residentevil is pretty dead.
So I have a bit of a dilemma. I loved RE2, both versions but especially the remake, as well as Code Veronica, so I’ve been wanting a new Claire game for a really long time, not to mention wanting to finally get to play VII and the newer games. I’ve played all RE games chronologically up to Revelations 1 at this point, but RE5 has been a bottleneck for years.
I’ve heard that you need to have played RE5 to fully understand/appreciate the lore/plot points of Revelations 2, so I’d like to get through it, but I’m having trouble getting into 5 for a few reasons:
-It’s more of an action game versus horror and the partner AI isn’t great solo.
-I can’t find anyone to play it with. I got to play the beginning with a friend a few years ago and had a blast, but we haven’t played since.
-The game forces you to play as Chris first playthrough, but I want to play as Sheva.
-I don’t want to play through the entire game as a character I don’t like.
-I can’t find any NG+ save files for PC where it’s not 100% infinite ammo.
So I’m wondering if it’s worth it to just skip RE5, watch cutscenes on YouTube, or just get the game over with as Chris. What are your thoughts? I’d love some other opinions as I’m not sure what to do and I’d like to finally get caught up and play the new games after all these years.
I may be misremembering but infinite ammo is like a setting you unlock for guns that you buy with points or something of the sort. I think they are toggle-able on and off.
Edit: I believe there is an option in special settings to turn infinite ammo off
I think 5 was okay playing solo. I thought it was fine enough
6 was a bit more painful playing solo because of the AI.
I would say you could just try it and see if it bugs you too much. Otherwise, just skip it, read up or watch the story and continue to have fun on your own terms
I never played Revelations 2 so can’t comment on your question about the story. I will say that you should try to play RE5 if you can. Yeah, being Chris kind of sucks and I always chose Sheva if I had the chance to. But the game is really fun. Yeah, it’s more action than horror but it’s a super fun game and one of my favorites. Definitely better with a friend but the AI is good enough to help out and heal you when needed.
The AI always stole my bullets and wasted them in RE5. It’s the only Resident Evil I haven’t finished. It made me so unbelievably mad.
Lol yeah I remember that happening on occasion with me too. I’m not saying the AI is perfect, but it’s playable. I just treated Sheva like a distraction to enemies and somebody who can heal me when needed. But yes, it’s still 2009 era AI, so playing with a person is a far better choice.
