Can you enjoy this game if you dislike horror games?

[MMOToaster]

Question in the title. Always hated horror games, since I never liked being spooked. The only exception would be SCP:SL, if you wanna call this a horror game. I've now gotten a gift code for the game, which I'm thinking to give to an pal of mine instead.

[Seamus]

RE4-6 are much more action than horror.

You'll probably be fine.

[MMOToaster]

Originally posted by Seamus:

RE4-6 are much more action than horror.

You'll probably be fine.

Got it, thanks for your reply

[GoldInfinit7]

Try the free demo they have on the store page for this game.

[MMOToaster]

Originally posted by GoldInfinit7:

Try the free demo they have on the store page for this game.

Oh, there's a demo? Didn't know about that, will try it

[Xengre]

The game is, indeed, much more action survival oriented than horror. Aside from maybe one guy in a toilet and some bugs I can't even think of anything that would qualify as a jump scare. Beyond that it would just be gore, notably these chained caged claw wolverine like enemies (two bosses). Overall, the game has a bit of a feel like an action film or some horror film that isn't actually horror but not quite humor as it takes itself too seriously but filled with cheesy atmosphere.

The demo is a good recommendation from Gold since despite what I say I totally underestimate what bugs people with regards to "horror" or "scare" since I'm immune to those factors.

The focus is on the gameplay, primarily though, and the demo will give you a good indication of the core gameplay immediately without it changing too much beyond that. If you like it you are sold. If not then it wont get much better.

If you do end up liking this RE5 is much the same while RE6 is kind of an arcadey action game and extremely hit/miss on if you like it as a very volatile public opinion about the game (leaning towards the negative for most core fans, though, but I advise to judge it yourself if you end up even getting that far in the series).

RE 2 & 3 are fairly action oriented compared to older RE games, too, similar to this one however one point to consider is if the stalker element bothers you as both games feature a large stalking type monster coming after you at some segments. It is very short in RE2 but is enough to bother people who don't handle that well (even though the monster cannot outpace your walk speed so can't actually catch you just loud audio to make it seem imposing lol). RE3 it is a somewhat core feature though.

[TyresTyco]

Let me tell you as someone with Horror game issues ( can't play stuff like Outlast, stalker/chaser type games ) but stuff like re3-6 /Village, Fear, Dead Space, Evil Within 2 (One is to horror for me lol) all fine and nice.

As long as you have nice guns and kick ass.. horror isn't really horror, at least for me.

Resident Evil 4 only has 2 almost scary, slightly tense sections. And these are mostly at the end and super short. So no big deal.

[lucent]

I agree with everyone saying it's more action than horror but it can have its moments.

I was backing away from a chainsaw guy, stepped on a trap and then got held from behind by two villagers that came out of nowhere. Then I got gutted very violently, so that would be the gore. It was the perfect screw up on my part but the death scene played out perfect.

Love the setting of the game with the village, castle and cult. It's really not scary but it does give you the feeling that this place, isn't a good place.

There is a part that you play as the girl which can be spooky.

[Swimfan]

Originally posted by MMOToaster:

Question in the title. Always hated horror games, since I never liked being spooked. The only exception would be SCP:SL, if you wanna call this a horror game. I've now gotten a gift code for the game, which I'm thinking to give to an pal of mine instead.

I play the game and I can't play horror games (I have a VERY sensitive gut in the most literal sense). The game (even this darker, edgier remake of the original) is more action-based than horror based and the amount of jump-scares are VERY limited and not overdone. Horror is more the description of the overall atmosphere in this game - don't play RE 7 tho ;-)

[lucent]

Horror is more the description of the overall atmosphere in this game - don't play RE 7 tho ;-)

I never got tired of the intro for 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPQs3kxxNx8&t=10s

[lucent]

You know what's funny.

RE2 startled me more going down a hallway, passing windows and going around a corner. More so than the whole game of RE4.

So you should be fine even if you don't like horror games.

[REhorror]

Yes probably.
Just don't shoot everything you see and whine about the lack of ammo on Hardcore/Pro.

[D. Flame]

The remake feels nothing like a horror game. It comes down to whether you like shooters or not.

[Swimfan]

Originally posted by lucent:

You know what's funny.

RE2 startled me more going down a hallway, passing windows and going around a corner. More so than the whole game of RE4.

So you should be fine even if you don't like horror games.

Yeah, that game could be really scary sometimes - it's also really nervewrecking for more ... scare-inclined people like me when a big looming threat follows you around the entire game. That sure wasn't good for my psyche.

Ahhh I love RE2 ^^

[lucent]

Originally posted by D. Flame:

The remake feels nothing like a horror game. It comes down to whether you like shooters or not.

I still think the theme has a lot to do with games. That's why you have people saying the next remake should be darker.

If this was a Ninja Turtle game, I doubt it would be as interesting. Having a guy and girl trying to survive holds more value.

[REhorror]

Originally posted by lucent:

Originally posted by D. Flame:

The remake feels nothing like a horror game. It comes down to whether you like shooters or not.

I still think the theme has a lot to do with games. That's why you have people saying the next remake should be darker.

If this was a Ninja Turtle game, I doubt it would be as interesting. Having a guy and girl trying to survive holds more value.

Just ignore D. Flame.