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Today I recieved a parcel through my door, I opened it with excitement and inside was a mint copy of Rez. I had been expecting as I won a bid for it online. The waiting was over, but it was worth the wait.
Many people have said that Rez is a game that is a bit like Marmite, you either 'Love it' or 'Hate it'. I can clearly say, that I LOVE it. As soon as I put the disk into my Dreamcast, a huge breath of fresh air hit me. Rez is unlike ANY game I have played in my life. It is addictive yet fairly challenging at the same time. It is so hard to describe this game, but it is one which I immediately fell in love with. What is even more strange, is that after 5 minutes of playing this game, a smile was on my face, I was loving every minute of this remarkable original game. It has been a long time since I have felt this content and happy about a game. To put it bluntly, it strikes emotions you never knew where inside you. There is an undescribable feeling you have whilst playing this game (apart from feeling as if you are on a high).
Many of you, will look at screenshots of it on the internet, or read reviews of it, and shrug it off. I was the same, I saw the 'boring' wireframe graphics and read the reviews of it, 'not working quite as well as it should'. Thats rubbish, as soon as the game starts on the first stage, the whole room is filled with vibrant colours and massive spheres glowing, whilst enemies flash past you as you desperately try to target them to create a chain reaction of hits, which creates a tune that plays. Combining this tune wih the background sound adds to the unique experience even more! In my view, nothing in a game is more important that originality, and Sega have done it again. This is without doubt one of the most original games ever made. Some call it a musical shooter, other call it adventure. I call it all of those, take all the descriptions, wrap them up in one and slap them on a Dreamcast disk and that is Rez.
Rez might not sell millions, in fact not many people have heard of it. But I dont want this game to go without being heard first. It is a shame few copies where made, but I recommend everyone to play this game, and to experience the delights of Rez, a unique, vibrant, addictive game that just screams for you to play it. So if you ever do come across a little known title, by the name of Rez. Dont walk by ignorant, give it a try. It might not be for everyone, but I can gauarante that it will get respect, because in a world of sequels and ports Rez really is a 'breath of fresh air.'
Thanx.
C_K
Many people have said that Rez is a game that is a bit like Marmite, you either 'Love it' or 'Hate it'. I can clearly say, that I LOVE it. As soon as I put the disk into my Dreamcast, a huge breath of fresh air hit me. Rez is unlike ANY game I have played in my life. It is addictive yet fairly challenging at the same time. It is so hard to describe this game, but it is one which I immediately fell in love with. What is even more strange, is that after 5 minutes of playing this game, a smile was on my face, I was loving every minute of this remarkable original game. It has been a long time since I have felt this content and happy about a game. To put it bluntly, it strikes emotions you never knew where inside you. There is an undescribable feeling you have whilst playing this game (apart from feeling as if you are on a high).
Many of you, will look at screenshots of it on the internet, or read reviews of it, and shrug it off. I was the same, I saw the 'boring' wireframe graphics and read the reviews of it, 'not working quite as well as it should'. Thats rubbish, as soon as the game starts on the first stage, the whole room is filled with vibrant colours and massive spheres glowing, whilst enemies flash past you as you desperately try to target them to create a chain reaction of hits, which creates a tune that plays. Combining this tune wih the background sound adds to the unique experience even more! In my view, nothing in a game is more important that originality, and Sega have done it again. This is without doubt one of the most original games ever made. Some call it a musical shooter, other call it adventure. I call it all of those, take all the descriptions, wrap them up in one and slap them on a Dreamcast disk and that is Rez.
Rez might not sell millions, in fact not many people have heard of it. But I dont want this game to go without being heard first. It is a shame few copies where made, but I recommend everyone to play this game, and to experience the delights of Rez, a unique, vibrant, addictive game that just screams for you to play it. So if you ever do come across a little known title, by the name of Rez. Dont walk by ignorant, give it a try. It might not be for everyone, but I can gauarante that it will get respect, because in a world of sequels and ports Rez really is a 'breath of fresh air.'
Thanx.
C_K
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Hmmm, yes.. at 50% the number of frames.
I'm telling you, I love the Dreamcast as much as anyone but you get nutty claims like this from people who can't let go of the past.
I'm telling you, I love the Dreamcast as much as anyone but you get nutty claims like this from people who can't let go of the past.
I have heard the same thing! I have heard that the Dreamcast version runs better.
If you can I suggest get it for Dreamcast because it does the machine justice. Watching Rez run on Dreamcast really proves how close the Dreamcast is to PS2 graphically.
If you can I suggest get it for Dreamcast because it does the machine justice. Watching Rez run on Dreamcast really proves how close the Dreamcast is to PS2 graphically.
You've been reading some effed up reviews!
Not played the PS2 version but the reviews I have read have said that the Dreamcast version is superior. I will try to find where they are and why the Dreamcast version ran better than the PS2 version. Oh and as for the audio it doesn't really matter as the game isn't in Dolby Digital anyway. I have my Dreamcast hooked up to my AMP via the Advanced Scart and I can get 4 channel Dolby surround which is fine for a game of this nature.
'Tis a great game indeed but there's no reason to buy it on the Dreamcast except fan-boy loyalty. The PS2 version runs at 60fps instead of 30 and if you're lucky you can also get the trans-vibrator (fnar fnar). Plus much better sound quality through the optical connection.
Once I got it on the PS2 I never touched the DC version again.
Once I got it on the PS2 I never touched the DC version again.
I got mine sent to me by a friend in Scotland for absolutely sweet fa, although I had sent him a copy of Marvel vs Capcom II a few months ago! I have to admit I'm not that big a fan, except of the prices it's fetching on ebay!
Ah REZ. I could talk about all day, and night. My favourite game ever.
I wonder if there'll be a REZ v.2? Hope so, hope so.
I wonder if there'll be a REZ v.2? Hope so, hope so.
Damn you! :D
I'd like to get hold of a copy for the DC...just had a look on e-bay - there's one going for £34 and there are 3 days left to go yet! It could end up at £60!
I'd like to get hold of a copy for the DC...just had a look on e-bay - there's one going for £34 and there are 3 days left to go yet! It could end up at £60!
I have two copies of Rez. One I play and the other waiting to be sold for the right price. Maybe in a few years time it'll be worth much more than 50.
Rez on the DC can fetch a price of around £50 these days...a great game.
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