DarkPrince said ...

That is because the US store supported pre-order and pre-downloads, it was a pre-order exclusive in the US. Our store wasn't supported.

Why would you want to have cross buy anyway? I don't get it, I can understand if you could play it on Vita as well but PS4/PS3?

There is nothing good about that deal at all, they still ripping us off.

Apparently in EU territories (which typically means us too) you can still purchase it for the first 2 weeks with "cross buy" which may be why it's listed as "PS3/4 Bundle".

Still the price is rubbish at R299.

I put 2 hours into this on the Xbox 360 last night so here are some impressions.

Pros:

- The graphics have been improved with higher resolution backgrounds, detailed character/monster models and the background lighting (which was already massively improved in the GameCube remake) now affects the characters/monsters properly.
- 5.1 surround sound support was added for those with the setup.
- For those who my have never played the GC/Wii version, the game itself both retains the same overall plot/mansion design but frequently works in small new areas or slightly changes the routes through the mansion.
- The early game is more structured, with your route more clearly defined and small concessions to gameplay such as "green herb" boxes in locations near save rooms ensuring you never completely run out of methods to heal.
- The player now needs to consider how many zombies to kill vs. avoid as you are required to manage a new resource, in the form of kerosine, to burn downed zombies and prevent them from rising again later as much stronger "Crimson Heads".

Neutral:

- I still think the "Ink Ribbons" required to save your game could be scrapped. It's tense enough getting from save room to save room, and there's generally enough dished to ensure even the most cautious player won't run out. Also starting out as Chris, you'll end up with a useless knife and ink ribbons filling up 2 of your limited 6 inventory spaces within a few minutes of playing.

Cons:

- Some areas have received much less attention than other and it shows up easily against better backgrounds and especially the player models. This'll probably stand out even more in the PC/next-gen version as even at 720 resolution, the textures look upscaled and smoothed over.
- The new control option (as in not the "tank" controls) is rubbish. It makes character movement look both floaty and jerky, disconnecting them from the backdrop. It also makes avoiding zombies considerably easier as the player character can run, turn anywhere from 0-180 degrees, and continue running in the space of a few frames.

A few gripes aside, the re-remaster is an excellent port that mostly looks and runs great, retains all the mechanics of the original game, and is a great way for anyone who hasn't played the GC/Wii version to experience a version of Resident Evil 1 that far exceeded ambitions of the PS1/Sega Saturn version.

will wait for this to go free on psn+ or a physical release locally

Getting the game today on the US store, R180 refuse to pay any money to our over priced local store. Cannot wait to play, even if they did nothing to this game it would still be the 2nd best Resident Evil game ever made. Can't wait to see this in movement, will def whip out the pulse for this.

@DP: When you purchase US versions, do you have to be logged in on your US profile to play?

Nope, on a PS3 the account just has to exists on the PS3, so you can't download the game switch to your main account and delete the US one.

On PS4 you just have to setup a new User and make it a primary account, it asks you during the setup process if you want it to be primary. As long as that's done you can play the game while logged onto any profile on the PS4.

DarkPrince said ...

Nope, on a PS3 the account just has to exists on the PS3, so you can't download the game switch to your main account and delete the US one.

On PS4 you just have to setup a new User and make it a primary account, it asks you during the setup process if you want it to be primary. As long as that's done you can play the game while logged onto any profile on the PS4.

Really informative thanks. I have SA and US accounts set up on my PS4 (but not my PS3). I wasn't 100% sure how it would work if I downloaded a game and have not yet splashed out the cash to find out. At least now I know.

DarkPrince said ...

Nope, on a PS3 the account just has to exists on the PS3, so you can't download the game switch to your main account and delete the US one.

On PS4 you just have to setup a new User and make it a primary account, it asks you during the setup process if you want it to be primary. As long as that's done you can play the game while logged onto any profile on the PS4.

So DP to clarify with a PS3 as long as the account exists on the PS3 then you can play the us game regardless if that account is logged in

Thanks for the info DP

Hmm, forgot about that pesky digital tax too. . . Makes the US PS4 version only ever so slightly cheaper.

Resident Evil has become Capcom’s fastest selling digital title in history across North America and Europe. The title which launched on January 20th has also broken the record for the biggest selling day one digital title on the PlayStation Network.