Resident Evil DS

Publisher: Nintendo

Platform: DS

Category: Shooter

Rating Info

Release Date: 31/03/2006

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Number of Players: 1-2

Resident Evil DS Description

Players can relive the beginning of the Resident Evil saga in a newly revamped "rebirth mode." Whereas the original game focused more on puzzle solving, this new version will place a heavy emphasis on action with more enemies and ammo as well as improved visuals for intense enemy confrontations. Also, nearly half the puzzles have been freshly upgraded providing new challenges for fans. In addition, the rebirth mode includes enhanced controls and will incorporate the DS system's unique feature set, utilizing the touch screen and microphone functions.

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Reviewed by: krog	Date: 23/05/2006	Rating:
Resident Evil games can inspire gamers or drive them to despair and this version for the DS takes you back 10 years and delivers a direct port from the Playstation original. If you are a fan of the genre then this will be a blast from the past with a few additions to breathe fresh life into the title. However, if this is your first foray into the Resi' world, then this game could leave you disappointed. The game is not bad, but its dated clunky control mechanism has always hampered this franchise and it is not 'newbie' friendly. By all means give it a rent to see what gaming was like 10 years ago, but dont expect too much. In reality a re-work of the title would have been far better than this direct port that has been dumped onto us DS gamers !

Reviewed by: danielwaters	Date: 14/08/2006	Rating:
THIS GAME IS NOT ONLINE ENABLED - there is no online component to this game. The only four online enabled DS games are shown here: http://www.nintendowifi.co.uk/global/index.jsp?locale=en_GB

Features

Dual screens offer a more accessible player interface

Top screen displays area map, ammo supply and color denoted health meter

Bottom screen features main action view and also switches to sub screen menus

Touch panel provides innovative gameplay variety

New battle elements using touch screen - control the knife with the stylus to slash enemies and even deflect jumping dogs

Fend off enemies - an effective maneuver for escaping an enemy's deadly clutches is to move the stylus quickly back and forth over your foe which will shake them off

Navigate sub screen menus by using either the touch screen or regular buttons

New enhanced controls

Reload function - allows players to quickly and easily refill their equipped weapons

Quick 180-degree turn - provides much needed agility to escape dangerous situations

Knife button - permanently mapped knife can be used at any time, reducing one item from the inventory

Microphone function - solve puzzles and even resuscitate your injured teammate by blowing into the microphone

Multiplayer network gameplay in specially created mansion map

Two to four players can play wirelessly

Vs. mode - players compete for high scores by defeating the most enemies and performing the quickest escapes

Cooperative mode - work together with others to solve puzzles, collect items and get out of the mansion

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