PAX: Resident Evil: Revelations feels at home on consoles
I had a chance to go hands-on with Capcom's Resident Evil: Revelations port on the Xbox 360, and I came back impressed. The demo was on a fairly nice screen with a set of headphones, with really helped add to the atmosphere of the game and enhance the experience. Overall, it sounds better than its 3DS counterpart, and the jump to HD is practically seamless, as it looks like it was always built for consoles. As you can see in this photo, there's two control schemes, to accommodation for people who enjoy both the new and old style of play. They both work great, and with more screen real estate, it's even easier to see what's going on, and scan targets with the Metroid Prime style Genesis tool. When Revelations actually came out, I was left a little disappointed, despite my overall positive takeway. I felt like the story was lacking, and there weren't enough tight-knit areas -- plus the supporting cast was pretty terrible. All of that won't change with a console port, but Capcom really nailed the atmosphere in the shift to consoles. Plus, with the enhanced Raid Mode and new content, it's easily worth taking the plunge again, even if there aren't any real "revelations" to be had. It's not like the portable version can't nail atmospheric tones -- it absolutely can -- I just enjoyed this version more on a personal level. Did you know? You can now get daily or weekly email notifications when humans reply to your comments.
5:00 AM on 05.25.2013 Mega Man X pew pews onto Wii U eShop on May 30Do you know why the above trailer is so amazing? Because X throws a Hadoken at Vile's ride armor at the 0:22 mark like he just doesn't give a f*ck. Of the games in the Mega Man X series, the first is definitely the best. S...
7:00 PM on 05.24.2013 Chronicles of Mystara trailer showcases the DwarfDungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is coming soon for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC, and you can get a closer look at the Dwarf character in the trailer above. As his description suggests, the Dwarf is a front-li...
5:15 PM on 05.24.2013 Capcom Arcade Cabinet All in One Pack now availableBack when we first reviewed Capcom Arcade Cabinet we told you it would probably be best to just buy all the titles at once rather than dealing with the staggered releases of game packs. That time is now. You'll get all 15 gam...
7:00 AM on 05.23.2013 Monster Hunter would be way better if it was like thisSure, the meme is a bit old but the added sound effects to the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate video is what really made this spoof for me. Bravo, Capcom-Unity. [Thanks, Dale!]
9:00 AM on 05.22.2013 People actually like the Maverick Hunter reboot conceptSome time ago, we learned off a rather odd project from Capcom -- a gritty Mega Man X FPS idea that never saw the light of day. Yep, Keiji Inafune gave ex-Retro Studios alumni the idea to re-imagine Mega Man similar to Metroi...
8:30 AM on 05.21.2013 Don't panic! Resident Evil Revelations has weeks of DLCI know you're all worried to the point of a nervous breakdown over whether or not the recently released console version of Resident Evil Revelations will have lots of downloadable content. You may now put your terrors to bed,...
4:30 PM on 05.20.2013 Hop through time with the fifth Mega Man comic collectionLadies and gentlemen, a new Archie Mega Man graphic novel is arriving this Wednesday, May 22. I have confirmation from fellow editor Chris Carter that he's been picking up back issues and graphic novels to prep himself for th...
2:01 AM on 05.20.2013 Review: Resident Evil Revelations (Wii U)Resident Evil Revelations was a great action horror title. So good, it absolutely humiliated Resident Evil 6 by being superior in every single way -- a fact made especially delicious considering it was a 3DS game in contrast ...
5:00 PM on 05.18.2013 Buy the Mega Man 5 OST and fend off the 'Blues'After nearly a month since the last soundtrack release, Capcom has made available the Mega Man 5 OST to celebrate the classic platformer's arrival on the 3DS eShop. As with the MM4 OST, the album costs $8.95 and contains both...
9:30 PM on 05.16.2013 Resident Evil Revelations: What version do we review?[Update: Poll CLOSED! Wii U dominated. Look forward to our review soon. Update: MAJOR upset! It has come to light that a PC copy WILL be made available for review purposes, and will be added as a late starter in the poll. A P...
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3:00 PM on 05.09.2013 Look for the Resident Evil: Revelations demo next week |
Capcom has upgraded the status of the Resident Evil: Revelations demo on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and Steam from "soon" to May 14, 2013. While in the clarifying mood, the company also noted that European PlayStation Ne...more
10:45 AM on 04.26.2013 Resident Evil: Revelations demo comes west |
I've already played half of Resident Evil: Revelations on the Xbox 360, so I don't need a demo. [/sassybrag] Capcom sent word that the downloadable demo that Japan got is coming to the west soon, to Xbox Live, PSN, Steam, and...more
2:15 PM on 04.10.2013 Resident Evil: Revelations has a season pass on Steam |
The revamped Resident Evil: Revelations for consoles and PC has found its way on to Steam, offering pre-purchase rewards based on how many folks pay up before launch. Currently, the game is sitting pretty with the first tier ...more
7:00 AM on 03.05.2013 Resident Evil: Revelations 360 and 3DS comparison video |
Nintendo Everything decided to directly compare the upcoming Resident Evil: Revelations HD re-release to the original 3DS version. Which one is better? You decide as you insult each other with your platform preferences in or...more
1:00 PM on 03.03.2013 Check out 30 minutes of Resident Evil Revelations HD |
Resident Evil: Revelations HD hits PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U in just a couple of months, and the hype train seems stalled at the station. Other than a few screenshots and a preview or two, Capcom hasn't said much about th...more
8:30 PM on 02.18.2013 Fan feedback led to Resident Evil: Revelations HD |
Love or hate Capcom, many vocal fans of the company seem to have an endless supply of opinions regarding why a decision was or was not made. In the case of Resident Evil: Revelations shedding its 3DS exclusivity with ports to...more
2:15 PM on 02.14.2013 Resident Evil: Revelations hitting Steam, Origin & GFWL |
Resident Evil: Revelations is making the jump from handheld to all the major consoles and PC this May. Capcom is upping the visuals and adding a bunch of extras for the re-release, but it's the PC version that will give playe...more
12:00 PM on 02.14.2013 Mr. Death returns in Resident Evil: Revelations |
When Capcom announced the re-release of Resident Evil: Revelations for consoles and PC, they let fans know early on to expect new content. Along with new weapons, enemies, and a much higher difficulty mode, fan-favorite...more
3:00 AM on 02.14.2013 Hands-on with Resident Evil: Revelations on consoles |
Last month, Capcom announced the release of Resident Evil: Revelations for consoles and PC. Originally playable on the Nintendo 3DS, Capcom saw Revelations as a return to the series’ roots, and taking a step back from t...more
11:00 AM on 05.20.2013 I want to marathon The Last of Us but I'm scared |
I love to play some videogames in a single sitting. Some call that "marathoning." Survival horror games are especially satisfying when played this way. I've done this with all of the Fatal Frame and Silent Hill titl...more
2:01 AM on 05.20.2013 Review: Resident Evil Revelations (Wii U) |
Resident Evil Revelations was a great action horror title. So good, it absolutely humiliated Resident Evil 6 by being superior in every single way -- a fact made especially delicious considering it was a 3DS game in contrast ...more
1:30 PM on 05.19.2013 Sup Holmes burns bright with Jasper Byrne |
[Update: Full re-run of this episode here.] The last time we had Jasper Byrne on Sup Holmes, he had just released his critically acclaimed survival horror title Lone Survivor. Like his Silent Hill 2 remake Soundless Mountain...more