What a rush job that an emulator can already do better?
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Resident Evil HD Remaster confirmed for PS3/PS4/360/XB1/PC
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What a rush job that an emulator can already do better?
Portugeezer
Gold Member
Nintendo finally have a way to remake Majora's Mask.
Based Capcom.
Based Capcom.
PensivePen
Member
Probably because the textures are not new.
MilkyJoe
Member
Resident Evil HD Remaster is coming to PS3/PS4/360/XB1/PC.
The PS3 version will be the only platform in Japan to receive a retail release - there will be a regular version, a collector's edition, and a limited edition. It will also be available on PSN. The price of the regular version is 3990yen. Release date is Nov 27 2014. The 360 version will also be released as a download only title on the same day. 720p for PS3 and 360.
In early 2015 they will release the game in Japan on PS4, XB1, and PC as download only titles. The resolution for PS4 and XB1 is 1080p.
Woooooaaaaahhhhhh there (that's english for stop a horse...)
Is this going to be out in US and Europe?
The PS3 version will be the only platform in Japan to receive a retail release - there will be a regular version, a collector's edition, and a limited edition. It will also be available on PSN. The price of the regular version is 3990yen. Release date is Nov 27 2014. The 360 version will also be released as a download only title on the same day. 720p for PS3 and 360.
In early 2015 they will release the game in Japan on PS4, XB1, and PC as download only titles. The resolution for PS4 and XB1 is 1080p.
Woooooaaaaahhhhhh there (that's english for stop a horse...)
Is this going to be out in US and Europe?
SketchTheArtist
Member
Some of you need to calm down a bit and realize we're getting a ''new'' shot at 2D Resident Evil games again with this. Even if it's not the best-looking remastered versions, we're still getting to play this classic game again without the use of emulation.
If it sells, there is hope, but don't forget it's a long time coming so maybe enjoy it a little.
If it sells, there is hope, but don't forget it's a long time coming so maybe enjoy it a little.
artsi
Member
I wish this was done better, but I'll still buy it.
It's strange how they never thought "Maybe we might want higher resolution versions of these images someday?" when developing games with pre-rendered backgrounds. These days you'd think the render would be done in 4K or 8K and then downsized to whatever they need.
It's strange how they never thought "Maybe we might want higher resolution versions of these images someday?" when developing games with pre-rendered backgrounds. These days you'd think the render would be done in 4K or 8K and then downsized to whatever they need.
bobawesome
Member
Despite the crusade from a few specific posters, I'll probably still get it.
daninthemix
Member
I never got to play the GC original so this is absolutely perfect for me. I simply don't understand the people raging about the fact that Capcom haven't redrawn all the visuals from scratch when that would clearly be impractical.
They probably were created at a higher resolution.
But knowing Capcom, they probably lost the originals.
ArchedThunder
Banned
Not only is this "Remaster" terrible and showing a complete lack of respect for the original game and their customers you are also wrong in that they have done plenty of good things like the last decade. Like I don't know... Resident Evil 4. Don't forget other games in more recent times like Dragon's Dogma.
It would be nice if they included the recording of Wesker's Report II D.C. Douglas did for fans (http://www.residentevildatabase.com/index.php/component/jomtube/video/648). I understand why they won't do this (paying royalties and REmake having a different VA for Wesker), but it would be nice.
OMG THERE IS HOPE
Great news, although I'm way more interested in eventual HD remake of RE2. Also, good job Thyway.
TheVampire
Banned
Hmmmmm hope yet maybe...
eso76
Member
lol.
I would have been ALL over a new, complete PS4/XB1 remaster with real time backgrounds and the choice of the classic, fixed camera angles or dynamic third person, and a couple extra rooms and enemies (kinda like what REmake did with RE). Full price over it.
I would have seriously considered a proper Remaster, with backgrounds re-rendered in full hd, concentrating all the geometry and shaders modern consoles are capable of, on new, incredibly lifelike character models.
But...an upscaled version of the 12 years old Gamecube game ?
that's a good one Capcom
I would have been ALL over a new, complete PS4/XB1 remaster with real time backgrounds and the choice of the classic, fixed camera angles or dynamic third person, and a couple extra rooms and enemies (kinda like what REmake did with RE). Full price over it.
I would have seriously considered a proper Remaster, with backgrounds re-rendered in full hd, concentrating all the geometry and shaders modern consoles are capable of, on new, incredibly lifelike character models.
But...an upscaled version of the 12 years old Gamecube game ?
that's a good one Capcom
There is hope yet!
zackmorris
Member
Yeah, I know. I was just trying to make a distinction. I don't think it's really fair to use a screenshot from the game being emulated as a comparison because it looks so much better than with a GC on a TV (to me anyway). The actual difference is pretty significant, if you go watch some gameplay videos of the GC version it looks nothing like that screenshot.
.:Wesker:.
Member
I think people should just be bummed that the assets used to render the backgrounds weren't saved and move on. They're doing the best they can with what they have. Which is 512x448 textures that need to look good blown up to 1280x720 and 1920x1080.
Not even remotely bothered by the visuals. They could re-release the original untouched for me.
Will just be nice to have it permamently available on modern platforms, so I don't have to wrestle with having to re-buy a GameCube every couple of years when I get an urge to re-play it.
Will just be nice to have it permamently available on modern platforms, so I don't have to wrestle with having to re-buy a GameCube every couple of years when I get an urge to re-play it.
Not sure why people expect them to re-render the whole game for the sake of re-master. That is pretty much rebuild the entire game.
Not to defend Capcom. But the way they do this make so much sense. People should be happy for the fact that they still give a shit for original classic. Period.
Not to defend Capcom. But the way they do this make so much sense. People should be happy for the fact that they still give a shit for original classic. Period.
Nintendo finally have a way to remake Majora's Mask.
Based Capcom.
You forgot the bloom
Probably there won't be too much of a difference between the two seeing the screens here.
PaulKersey
Member
Definitely going to be getting it on PS4. Not sure if I will be able to handle the tank controls anymore, but I am willing it try. Now they just need to remake 2...
Nintendo finally have a way to remake Majora's Mask.
Based Capcom.
Bravo.
Great news, although I'm way more interested in eventual HD remake of RE2. Also, good job Thyway.
Yeah I'm hoping this remaster (and maybe re0 remaster eventually?) will lead to a re2 remake on current gen consoles using their new engine.
Mundharmonika
Banned
ArchedThunder
Banned
Ignore the fact that the mansion was remade in Umbrella Chronicles and they could give that a new coat of paint. Ignore the fact that they could easily redo all the backgrounds in real time for pretty cheap and in a short amount of time. Ignore that other teams have done even bigger things in 7 months like Halo CEA.
PensivePen
Member
I'm going to stay cautiously optimistic and hope that any filtering is either optional or some kind of issue with the images uploaded rather than the port itself. I remember back when the first RE4 HD screens came out, the brightness and lighting looked way off, and it was determined that some sort of editing had been done to the images, and the actual in-game footage was fine.
petran79
Banned
Well, the "Remaster" of Resident Evil HD is already available on Wii U, just buy the Wii version and let Wii U upscale it.
.:Wesker:.
Member
Stop freaking out over the backgrounds and be excited that Capcom is giving REmake another shot. It didn't perform so well when it was originally released, and that directly informed the direction the franchise took thereafter.
Yes it does.
oh god, OH GOD!!
i wasnt really seeing the filter at work, but this pic shows me why it sucks.
it almost like they treated this like one of there hd ports of MvC or somthing
except it costs way more!!!
This is a nonsense excuse. It's only a problem because CAPCOM don't bother saving assets even though most of their textures are taken from other sources. Just look at the RE4 texture thread on this very board. The same is true for REmake. Most of the textures can be found on the Internet.
It's the same reason RE2's backgrounds have always been 320x240.
neotokyo360
Member
OMG
I love this game.
I played Emu GC on PC.
I will play on PS4.
Good job Capcom.
I love this game.
I played Emu GC on PC.
I will play on PS4.
Good job Capcom.
scarybore
Member
Devastated they aren't putting real effort into this, it's clearly a classic Capcom quick and easy port. Wouldn't be surprised if they removed the superior Type-C controls while they are at it, cause if they treat the beautiful backgrounds with such contempt, why not the controls?
-MD-
Member
Are you really serious?
If they had a higher resolution version of the background images there's absolutely no reason not to use them on PS3/360 as well (instead of the upscaled ones).