You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos.
Classic Resident Evil returns in this free survival horror demo
10.10.2023 - 11:25 / pcgamesn.com
If you miss Resident Evil’s classic fixed-camera games, the new Echoes of the Living demo that’s part of Steam Next Fest this week is 100% for you. After playing the first demo at the start of this year and revisiting the upcoming survival horror game as a part of Steam’s demo festival, I can safely say that developer Moonglint has made a handful of brilliant improvements, creating a game that is truly worth trying for fans of Capcom’s classic series.
Echoes of the Living has all the mainstays of those older Resident Evil games: dual protagonists with different narratives, a fixed camera, a focus on item management, a spooky atmosphere, backtracking and puzzle solving, an item box in the save room, and, of course, zombies. If you’ve played any of the games between the original Resident Evil and Code Veronica, so much of what Echoes of the Living does will be instantly familiar to survival horror game fanatics.
Moonlight has made some great improvements to the game since the first Echoes of the Living demo, too. The first thing I noticed was how much better the tank controls are. Last time they were unresponsive and unwieldy, but here they feel so much smoother and lead to a much smaller number of zombie-grabbings as a result. There’s actually a more-modern control scheme available now, too – but tank controls are the way to go for purists.
Both player characters Laurel and Liam have changed intros, and a few in-game events make the game world feel instantly more alive. Echoes of the Living already looks like a modern version of the original Resident Evil Remake, so if you love that game, this is for you.
The demo’s biggest departure from Resident Evil comes in the form of brand new melee weapons. While you still have that trusty infinite-use knife (sadly it’s not as OP as Code Veronica’s) you also have baseball bats and pipes. They break after a handful of hits, but act as both a good backup when you’re out of ammo, and an incredibly satisfying way to one-hit enemies.
Just like how you could one-tap zombies by aiming the shotgun up in classic Resi games, you can change the swing direction of a melee weapon and explode a zombie’s head with ease. The animation and sound effects combine for one of the most satisfying crunch noises I’ve ever heard, and I felt genuinely upset when my baseball bat broke.
You’ve only got access to the new Echoes of the Living demo during Steam Next Fest, which is running until Monday, October 16, so get that demo downloaded on Steam and give it a try as soon as possible. The release date is now set for the first quarter of 2024 as well, so you haven’t got too long to wait for the full launch.
While you wait for Echoes of the Living and the ever-elusive Resident Evil 9
The website gametalkz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Authors
Popular Topics
gamingbolt.com
26.10.2023 / 21:23
Resident Evil 2 Remake Surpasses 13 Million Sales, Resident Evil 3 Remake Sells Over 8 Million
Resident Evil 4 Remake and Street Fighter 6 were the highlights among the new releases in Capcom’s second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2023 financial results. However, older Resident Evil titles like Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 3 Remake continue to perform exceptionally well.
gamingbolt.com
26.10.2023 / 13:27
Resident Evil 4 Remake Sells 5.45 Million Units, Street Fighter 6 Crosses 2.47 Million Sold
Capcom has published its financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2023. It revealed that Resident Evil 4 Remake, launched in March 2023, has sold 1.66 million units in the quarter and 5.45 million in its lifetime. It was last reported to have sold over five million units.
gamespot.com
24.10.2023 / 20:09
The Brand-New Resident Evil Board Game Is On Sale At Amazon
Resident Evil's board game is a spooky exploration of the Spencer Mansion and on sale over at Amazon.
gamingbolt.com
18.10.2023 / 17:41
Alan Wake 2 Developer Was “Much More Confident” in its Switch to Survival Horror After Resident Evil 2 Remake’s Success
The survival horror genre has enjoyed a massive resurgence in recent years, and though it’s seen a few notable successes in recent years, one in particular that tends to stand out is 2019’s Resident Evil 2 remake. Widely regarded as being key to the genre’s recent revival, the RE2 remake has inspired a number of survival horror titles of late, including Remedy Entertainment’s upcoming Alan Wake 2.
gamesradar.com
13.10.2023 / 01:07
This bangin' Steam Next Fest demo is a throwback to classic Resident Evil survival horror but with modern graphics
If you've ever wondered what a modern day take on the classic, fixed-camera Resident Evil games would look like, an upcoming indie survival horror called Echoes of the Living is pretty much exactly that.
gamespot.com
12.10.2023 / 17:05
Resident Evil 3 Board Game Gives You A Viral Tour Of Raccoon City For Just $39
Just watch out for the Raccoon City locals in this post-Prime-Day deal.
pcgamesn.com
07.10.2023 / 17:13
Portal meets The Witness in this free philosophical puzzler demo
The Talos Principle 2 has a Steam demo ahead of its full release later this year, as the sequel to the well-loved 2014 puzzler is out really soon. With a bit of a cult following and many comparisons to Valve’s iconic Portal, this sequel could very well be one of the best puzzle games of the year.
pcgamesn.com
07.10.2023 / 12:15
Upcoming horror game is a retro Resident Evil lover’s dream come true
You Will Die Here Tonight is as interesting as it sounds. The name is eye-catching, but the gameplay and premise are even more so. If you take a look at any of the game’s screenshots or trailers, you may notice a nostalgic chill go down your spine. Developer Spiral Bound Interactive created its debut game as a “love letter” to beloved classics, including the first two Resident Evil games and The House of the Dead. The developer has just revealed You Will Die Here Tonight’s specific release date, and it’s right on time for the most spooktacular holiday.
gamesindustry.biz
04.10.2023 / 16:31
What Resident Evil Village on iOS tells us about the future of AAA mobile game development
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox
gameranx.com
03.10.2023 / 14:19
Players Debate Whether Resident Evil 5 Remake Is Coming Next
Resident Evil is one of the key pillar franchises for Capcom. This series has spanned across several console generations at this point. We’ve seen mainline installments continue to come out into the marketplace alongside spinoffs. However, as of late, we’ve started to see Capcom embrace the older games. A few remakes have managed to make their way out into the marketplace for modern platforms. The question some fans have now is if we’ll see this trend continue and if a remake for Resident Evil 5 is in the works.
gamesradar.com
29.09.2023 / 22:22
Metal Gear Solid, BioShock, and Resident Evil come together in the most gorgeous take on PS1 survival horror I've ever seen
I never knew that I needed a mashup of Metal Gear Solid, BioShock, and Resident Evil, but after playing the demo for indie horror gem Endless Blue I can't wait to see more.