RE2 vs RE3 vs RE4 remakes

[OutSIdeOfTheBoX (chrisvig71)]

who is better? not in terms of remake ignore that, but tell me what is your favourite and optional what you think is the best aside of your opinion... and why you prefer it/think is better?

[The Brave Little Longshot]

Remake4 is the best in my opinion, just because it did such a great job paying tribute to OG4 while updating so many mechanics for modern QoL, adding depth where necessary (but not adding it unnecessarily), and remaining faithful as often as possible while still feeling like a fresh, distinct experience - a great remake should not replace its original, it should supplement it.

Remake2 is a close second for the same reasons, albeit there was some disappointment in the B-scenarios feeling a tad rushed compared to OG2 and there was more potential there.

Remake3 is a very fun and tight experience, but it's objectively much more narrow than OG3 and misses so much of what made OG3 a great open sprawl.

[OutSIdeOfTheBoX (chrisvig71)]

Originally posted by The Brave Little Longshot:

Remake4 is the best in my opinion, just because it did such a great job paying tribute to OG4 while updating so many mechanics for modern QoL, adding depth where necessary (but not adding it unnecessarily), and remaining faithful as often as possible while still feeling like a fresh, distinct experience - a great remake should not replace its original, it should supplement it.

Remake2 is a close second for the same reasons, albeit there was some disappointment in the B-scenarios feeling a tad rushed compared to OG2 and there was more potential there.

Remake3 is a very fun and tight experience, but it's objectively much more narrow than OG3 and misses so much of what made OG3 a great open sprawl.

finally someone that think 3R is a bad remake to the og but admit that is fun as a game...

"a great remake should not replace its original, it should supplement it" you are the first person i met that actually understeands a remake, i had this thing with some people on re4 remake and with black mesa and others remakes, finally someone that understeand that

[ChiefMendez]

Originally posted by The Brave Little Longshot:

Remake4 is the best in my opinion, just because it did such a great job paying tribute to OG4 while updating so many mechanics for modern QoL, adding depth where necessary (but not adding it unnecessarily), and remaining faithful as often as possible while still feeling like a fresh, distinct experience - a great remake should not replace its original, it should supplement it.

Remake2 is a close second for the same reasons, albeit there was some disappointment in the B-scenarios feeling a tad rushed compared to OG2 and there was more potential there.

Remake3 is a very fun and tight experience, but it's objectively much more narrow than OG3 and misses so much of what made OG3 a great open sprawl.

Hard disagree. I can't think of a single thing that it "paid tribute to OG". Instead I see it as a mockery and a clown fiesta for the OG. When you think of everything that they brought back from the OG is just either a comedic bit as in "HEY KIDS! REMEMBER THIS FROM 2005? THAT WAS SO FUNNY RIGHT"
Or just straight up a downgraded alternative.

[OutSIdeOfTheBoX (chrisvig71)]

Originally posted by ChiefMendez:

Originally posted by The Brave Little Longshot:

Remake4 is the best in my opinion, just because it did such a great job paying tribute to OG4 while updating so many mechanics for modern QoL, adding depth where necessary (but not adding it unnecessarily), and remaining faithful as often as possible while still feeling like a fresh, distinct experience - a great remake should not replace its original, it should supplement it.

Remake2 is a close second for the same reasons, albeit there was some disappointment in the B-scenarios feeling a tad rushed compared to OG2 and there was more potential there.

Remake3 is a very fun and tight experience, but it's objectively much more narrow than OG3 and misses so much of what made OG3 a great open sprawl.

Hard disagree. I can't think of a single thing that it "paid tribute to OG". Instead I see it as a mockery and a clown fiesta for the OG. When you think of everything that they brought back from the OG is just either a comedic bit as in "HEY KIDS! REMEMBER THIS FROM 2005? THAT WAS SO FUNNY RIGHT"
Or just straight up a downgraded alternative.

Can you tell me some specific examples?

[LXT]

Originally posted by ChiefMendez:

Originally posted by The Brave Little Longshot:

Remake4 is the best in my opinion, just because it did such a great job paying tribute to OG4 while updating so many mechanics for modern QoL, adding depth where necessary (but not adding it unnecessarily), and remaining faithful as often as possible while still feeling like a fresh, distinct experience - a great remake should not replace its original, it should supplement it.

Remake2 is a close second for the same reasons, albeit there was some disappointment in the B-scenarios feeling a tad rushed compared to OG2 and there was more potential there.

Remake3 is a very fun and tight experience, but it's objectively much more narrow than OG3 and misses so much of what made OG3 a great open sprawl.

Hard disagree. I can't think of a single thing that it "paid tribute to OG". Instead I see it as a mockery and a clown fiesta for the OG. When you think of everything that they brought back from the OG is just either a comedic bit as in "HEY KIDS! REMEMBER THIS FROM 2005? THAT WAS SO FUNNY RIGHT"
Or just straight up a downgraded alternative.

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[OutSIdeOfTheBoX (chrisvig71)]

Originally posted by LXT:

Originally posted by ChiefMendez:

Hard disagree. I can't think of a single thing that it "paid tribute to OG". Instead I see it as a mockery and a clown fiesta for the OG. When you think of everything that they brought back from the OG is just either a comedic bit as in "HEY KIDS! REMEMBER THIS FROM 2005? THAT WAS SO FUNNY RIGHT"
Or just straight up a downgraded alternative.

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Ok, take a 🥤too if you want

[LXT]

Originally posted by chrisvig71:

Originally posted by LXT:

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Ok, take a 🥤too if you want

Ty

[OutSIdeOfTheBoX (chrisvig71)]

Originally posted by LXT:

Originally posted by chrisvig71:

Ok, take a 🥤too if you want

Ty

Enjoy...
But since you are here on this thread what do you prefer 2, 3 or 4 remakes?

[LXT]

Originally posted by chrisvig71:

Originally posted by LXT:

Ty

Enjoy...
But since you are here on this thread what do you prefer 2, 3 or 4 remakes?

I love them all the same, but to answer your question, I’d go with 4 Remake.

[Lethal Placebo]

Count me as one of the people who enjoys all of these remakes, yes even 3, it's a very fun game even if it isn't a great remake.

You said to ignore whether or not each game is a good remake, so I will. I'll just judge them based on being their own games.

The thing about it is that, just like with the original games, RE2 and RE3 are in a different genre from RE4. 2 and 3 are survival horror, whereas 4 is survival action. Enemies in 2 and 3 are meant to be resource dumps that force you to make decisions and expend supplies, whereas enemies in 4 are there for you to fight them. It's okay if you spend resources fighting enemies in 4, since you'll get something back in return.

But I think if I were to rank them, it'd probably be RE4 > RE2 > RE3. RE4's action is just so good, especially on Professional difficulty. The ammo economy, parry system, and melee attacks all work together so that you're making decisions in the heat of battle, constantly adjusting your positioning and tactics as necessary. Getting the hang of dodging grabs via crouching or setting up enemies for a knife assassination from the front to ensure they're dead just adds to the depth. On top of that, the guns just feel good to use. It's a great experience.

None of this is to say that 2 or 3 is a bad experience for not having these things, far from it. They're just different. Having to manage resources and save room trips on Hardcore difficulty in RE2 is great. It does a fantastic job of feeding you enough resources to keep you well stocked if you know what you're doing and don't just blindly waste them, while still having more than enough cushion for your to expend resources at will here and there. Choosing when and how to deal with enemies, and what weapon to use on those enemies, is always a fun decision to try to be as careful as possible with. RE3 falls on the more action side of things, but still has enough of this stuff to keep it interesting, plus the dodge roll mechanic feels great.

[K0jo]

I can't decide between the second one and the fourth one. Re2 I've platinum when it came out, I was addicted to it. And Re4 I've played a lot, because the one from 2005 was my favorite of the franchise

[Mycelium]

i like re4 prob because newest but re2 is a close second or maybe even first ive played re2 about 20 times though and s+ and all of that. re3 is a good game just not as fun to replay as re2

[PJthePlayer]

RE2 Remake is my favorite by a mile. It's the best modern game in the franchise if you ask me. Ironically, it's a remake of the best classic game in the franchise, the original RE2.

RE3 Remake is better than people would have you believe. It was disappointing and could have been better, but the hyperbole is out of control with people saying it's "trash" or whatever.

RE4 Remake is an outstanding remake of an outstanding game. However, RE4 is where the series ventured off into action shooter territory. For me, the original trilogy (1/2/3) will always be my favorites.

[OutSIdeOfTheBoX (chrisvig71)]

Originally posted by PJthePlayer:

RE2 Remake is my favorite by a mile. It's the best modern game in the franchise if you ask me. Ironically, it's a remake of the best classic game in the franchise, the original RE2.

RE3 Remake is better than people would have you believe. It was disappointing and could have been better, but the hyperbole is out of control with people saying it's "trash" or whatever.

RE4 Remake is an outstanding remake of an outstanding game. However, RE4 is where the series ventured off into action shooter territory. For me, the original trilogy (1/2/3) will always be my favorites.

Fantastic comment, agree on everything, and i like the fact that you say that you prefer the og ones over 4 but admit that 4 is outstanding and is not crap for that

[ChiefMendez]

Originally posted by PJthePlayer:

RE2 Remake is my favorite by a mile. It's the best modern game in the franchise if you ask me. Ironically, it's a remake of the best classic game in the franchise, the original RE2.

RE3 Remake is better than people would have you believe. It was disappointing and could have been better, but the hyperbole is out of control with people saying it's "trash" or whatever.

RE4 Remake is an outstanding remake of an outstanding game. However, RE4 is where the series ventured off into action shooter territory. For me, the original trilogy (1/2/3) will always be my favorites.

RE2 remake is an action shooter with survival horror elements thought.

Also, the downgrades in characters personalities, their designs, and their dialogue which are devoid of any charisma and memorable lines, are what make the remakes worse than the originals. See, people still play originals and remember the iconic designs of the characters, and their classic and iconic lines, 20 YEARS LATER.

No one remembers fondly any of the remakes characters and their new designs - because their plain and boring, devoid of personality. Same for their dialogue. Name one line of dialogue in the remake people will remember fondly 20 years from now. You can't.