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“having a hard time figuring out why this game is getting such bad reviews”

Slant Six, the developer of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City doesn't understand all the negative review scores.

Speaking on Twitter, the developer appeared to agree with a commenter who said that they were “having a hard time figuring out why this game is getting such bad reviews”.


“Us too,” replied Slant Six. “We’re listening to the players though and they seem to like it and that is the most important thing.”

On a separate note, while Metacritic is holding steady at 54%, Gamerankings has jumped an entire percentage point to 52%.

Via N4G.

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Or whatever. I'm sure some of you still haven't finished all 3 playthroughs of Maddening Ending 3 yet, so you have an excuse.

Raccoon City has gone to the... well... Raccoons

I know, I was surprised too.

So. It's a raccoon.

I found this while playing the first mission. I did not know I was looking for it. The whole game has that 'figure it out for yourself' vibe. Except for where to go next. The game hits you over the head early and often with that information.

"Go this way."

"But I want to look around."

"Go this way."

"what's in this room?"

"Go this way."

"Am I supposed to be searching for things?"

"Go this way."

I am not about to recommend the purchase of Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City to anyone just yet. Except for three of you and you know who you are. The rest of you can probably figure it out.

Day one!

Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City special edition open box

Although it's not really a box per se, it's a steel book case.

My first step was to light up my Raccoon City sign so that I would be able to easily find my gaming room office. Cause some days that's harder than others.

And it may be Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City

And now, instead of installing it, I am off to the vet's

Leon, Jill, Claire, and HUNK are just some of the playable characters in Operation Raccoon City's 'Heroes Mode'!

I win.

Willow: Echo Six's stealth specialist

Caroline ‘Willow’ Floyd developed her skill for speed and elusion growing up alone on a reservation in Montana. She joined the Army straight out of school, excelling as part of the Special Forces. Never satisfied with herself, Willow continues to hone her skills each and every day.

Anyone notice that none of the Spec-Ops members carry a shotgun? I noticed. Now how am I supposed to pick which character to play?

Only one day left...

Bertha: Umbrella Corporation's Wolfpack Medic and Professional Torturer

Full bio after the break.

Tweed: Echo Six's token Brit (and demolitions expert)

Marissa ‘Tweed’ Ronson has a quick tongue and a ready fuse. Originally working for the British Secret Service, she disappeared after a bomb removal operation left her scarred. Hand-picked by the government, Tweed became part of Echo Six because of her un-paralleled expertise in demolitions.

Only one day left...

Ten whole things!

Ten Things You Should Know About Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is just around the corner, hitting PlayStation 3s, Xbox 360s, and PCs March 20. Socom developer SlantSix is at the helm of this third-person shooter, returning to the infected streets of Raccoon City. After spending plenty of time blasting away zombies, mutated monsters, and the armed opposition, I’ve compiled a list of 10 things you should know about the game.

Shona: Echo Six's virologist

Exposed to death at a young age, Lawrence ‘Shona’ Kimbala began treating diseases in his home country of Zimbabwe. After his father's death, he attended Harvard medical school where he realized he had a skill for controlling viruses instead of curing them. He joined the Army’s special weapons program as their foremost expert in virology.

Only two days left...

Four Eyes: Umbrella Corporation's Wolfpack virologist

Four Eyes is the science and virology expert in REORC, allowing easy identification of infected and their weaknesses

Full bio after the break.