Of course it wont be a "next gen" experience. It'll be a THIS gen experience.
I think being 3 years+ into this generation we can stop calling it "next" generation.

well, i didn't play res 4 because i didn't like the controls then.

what do you think my chances are of enjoying this now. it was not just the controls either, there were a few other things i didn't like about it... and after playing Dead Space ( totally love the game ) i just feel like i can't let Res5 off the hook with all this, ya i will get use to it, oh i will play it in co-op. na, it just didn't cut it with me.

i still like capcom as a dev though, and my money will still find its way into their pockets through Bionic Commando and lost planet 2.

he looks like a ROBOT with those horrible animation.. may be I cant judge from demo build..

but Im sure RE5 isnt a TRUE nextgen experience , otherwise why would they say sth like RE6 will have a New Style ??

I remember the same when PES2008 released, cuz of so many bugs ,framedrops and lack of new features KONAMI said PES2009 will be a completely new game ..

so even CAPCOM knows they made a BIG mistake..

EDIT: an advise for RE fans.. dont play Dead Space before RE5 .

i do hope they change it, but will it make me not buy the game because of it?
i've had this preordered and paid for, and will be getting it either way. i loved the demo, i played it quite a few times.
its a control scheme that you will get used to, i played RE4 many times, and i actually dont even remember it being a problem or a flaw.
yes with todays advances, they could do it and it would be nice, but its a first day pick up for me and i cannot wait to get into this.

In my opinion, there is yet a game to be released that can be considered as truely next gen, all the games so far released are just updates of games that were out on ps2/xbox with obviously far better graphics/physics, attention to detail etc, the only games i feel has come close to next gen was the character interaction on Mass effect and the level designs on Little big planet

This game is basically a Wii game with decent graphics. Except for the lighting, models and texture work, the game appears to be running off the RE4 engine with little to no improvement. It could easily be pulled off on a gamecube or PS2.

Just think what Capcom could have done if they'd licenced the euphoria or Killzone 2 engine. Imagine how much fun it would have been wading through zombies that reacted differently every time like the citizens in GTA4 or Helghast soldiers.
Instead of stiff, badly animated, badly reacting, copy and pasted RE4 enemies.
With way more enemies on screen in RE5 than in RE4 you really notice it. I think shooting zombies in RE5 is going to get boring fast.

You could get away with this on the Wii, but HD console owners are used to a higher level of polish.

I think RE5 will have a cool story, Also the Coop mode will surely be superb.

In terms of graphics it plays on a high league. Better than Gears, mgs or uncharted.

Cant wait for this game.

Yeah, the controls suck. But, the more you play, the more you are getting used to it, and it gets fun.

I don't mind the controls other than the fact that there's too many enemies to handle with them

The controls work just fine for me. First day purchase :)

I'll get an HD Version of RE4: Africa Edition over some "next gen" titles that are far from next gen.

this is RE, everything about it is next gen, if you dont like it then go screw yourself because capcom dont care about you, they only care about RE4 and RE5 fans

That's what I've been trying to say to people RE4 controls but its not RE4 everything is upgraded but you. The ability to fight back has to evolve with the rest of the game. I'm not saying you should be devil may crying on them zombies but obviously the main reason the controls are an issue is because of how annoying they are to use in the majority of situations. An I'm so sick of the excuse for the bad controls being suspense or to make you feel vulnerable pfft. Do it another way please besides gimping my controls, I'm sorry but that is no excuses an for the people that care I'm not new to this I've played every Resident Evil game but code veronica X an that includes outbreak.

An another thing apparently now the zombies can run like track stars so the turn an run thing gets old fast. As soon as you stop turn an shoot they are behind to the left of you an 4 of them are in your face with axe's an their are 3 on the roof two with crossbows an 1 with a Molotov because apparently they know how to make those now. All they are missing now is S.W.A.T training for military grade weapons.

to run and shoot at the same time I will buy this game. If not, then I won't because that drove me NUTS in the demo. Who in their right mind is going to freaking stop and take aim at twenty-five zombies standing RIGHT IN THEIR FACE?? I would be screaming like a girl and running as fast as my little legs would carry me and maybe firing over my shoulder.

even if it is RE4 in HD, it will still be better than pretty much anything this crappy gen.

wah wah wah, go f!cking suck on your bib you f!cking babies. The game is kickass esp with the online co-op, 1st day buy for me.

I really can't believe morons like the people complaining in gamer zone.

I'm pretty excited about RE5!!!

I have zero problem with this game (except the direction - I would have liked to have seen all the main characters of each RE come together already in one sick game)

When it comes to controls, I've never complained - I've always just adapted and plowed through.

People should just do the same and stfu already.

Now that Jim Ryan is gone just need to remove Herman Hulst from his position! And maybe give Shuhei the position he deserved.

This gen hasn't been the best for games, last gen consoles are still out there and now there's been talk of the PS6 and Xbox Two for a year or so. Many games this gen will be ported to next gen and the cycle will continue. The re-release of the Neo Geo AES+, games on cartridge for £70 ($95), gaming is going back in time. Gaming has gone pricing mad with the high cost of games, consoles and controllers. The men and women at the top are clueless.

It’s always interesting to hear behind-the-scenes stories like this, especially involving veterans like Shuhei Yoshida and leadership figures like Jim Ryan. That said, there are usually multiple sides to decisions at that level. It could be less about not “listening” and more about differences in long-term vision for PlayStation. Yoshida played a huge role in shaping the brand, so whatever the reason, his impact is undeniable.

If true, and I'm inclined to believe it is, it goes to show that Sony lost their way when they became more western/didn't respect the PlayStation origin story. Andrew House and Jack Tretton did great work, but they also didn't try to fundamentally change the PlayStation DNA. Ryan oversaw the death of Japan Studio and a live service direction.

I already figured this, good lord imagine if Shuhei took over instead, would've been a platinum era 😩

I miss the first three generations of PlayStation. The way they turned PS3 around, we knew they meant business. We were all worried for a bit there around launch. Eventually from 2008 they started shifting slowly. But since Yoshida was fired, it's never been the same. Still enjoy my PS5 daily. I got a backlog dating back to PS2 lol So I'm fine but new games aren't as appealing anymore.

It seems like we were thrown on to the worst timeline possible where everything is too expensive and the wrong people were put in positions that makes the world a shitty place. We could have had Shu as the head of PS but we got the shitty alternative. Same goes for everyone in power around the world. Doesn’t matter the company or country the majority of us got the shitty picks and the world is declining like never before. I do think PS can come out of this because of their studios, talent and IP but they need someone more in touch with gamers leading things like Shu was. They’re still the best place for console gaming imo but it could be much better than it is especially without the massive live service failures. The rest of the world I have a lot less hope for right now. Hopefully the pendulum swings back towards the good ole days but I’m preparing for the worst.

There goes illuminati distraction story

So now there's certifiable proof that Ryan was in fact "fired", as opposed to when it was first announced that he "retired", in order to save face.

There's another guy who recently "retired" as CEO of another large gaming company, after doing a dismantling job as lead for well over a decade.

seems legit, the business man, fires the one who has ideas to move the business forward.

Jim Ryan is the reason why we are entering year 6 since the PS5 launch and many of us don't feel like the PS5 has gotten started as yet.

I hope going forward, we will see a return to form.