I thought I was buying the definitive version of the game here, but unfortunately it's missing auto aim in original mode. So far all my RE2 experience was through the PS1 and Dreamcast versions, which both have auto aim, so this is on me for not being familiar with the PC version, but it's still disappointing to lose what is (to me) such a core mechanic. I'm still really happy to have the original game on PC though.
This was pretty cool! It was awesome to be able to look around inside a Lovecraft story. If only it allowed for a little bit of on foot exploration I think I could have felt much more immersed. The colour out of space would be amazing.
I realize that seemingly all of the point-and-click adventure fans lavish praise on this game, and it's not entirely undeserved. It does remind me of some of my favorite classics. I love the art, the writing, characters and music. But there are a few things holding it back for me. First and foremost, the item usage doesn't always make sense. For example, at the beginning you have to catch a toothbrush with a mouse trap. It's funny, sure, and if I saw it on a cartoon it would be fine, but to get some of these things without a walkthrough you basically have to try using everything on everything else. It's really frustrating, and honestly I think I'd have had a better time watching someone else play. The other problem is, while the story is lengthy enough, I don't like it ending on a cliffhanger. Sure, sequels are great, but wrap up each game individually, not just pause a scene and expect that the player has the next installment ready to go.
Unless you usually game with a ps2 controller hooked up through usb, you might have a rocky start. The right stick on a 360 pad doesn't and will not work in this game, and you'll need an old controller to get it to work. (And with all the quick time events, you'll want a controller). The story starts out really good, and quickly escalates into some sort of magical Matrix..thing, with Matrix style fighting (the fighting is a series of quick time events). The ending is pretty lackluster and might make you mad. That said, I did finish the game in one playthrough, once I got the controller working. The characters are likeable , though it seems at times that you're working against yourself as you play as the wanted man and the detectives. I'd say go for it, as long as you have an old controller.
