If you think it's going to suck then you obviously don't know much about Resident Evil or didn't read up on the game. (Being released in Japan already)
Personally, I will have a PS2 by March 30 solely for the purpose of purchasing this game. It is going to be the greatest online experience ever. You're thrown into the game with four people who you have never met, and you're forced to cooperate to escape Raccoon City.
What makes it cool is how much cooperative play is involved. You have a limited inventory space and so you must share items and switch them up in order to advance. Zombies come in a huge supply and so you must barricade yourself in rooms or hide in lockers/beds and wait for one of the others to come help you. When one of your partners is injured, they will begin to stumble slowing them down. You can speed them up by offering a shoulder for them to cling too. Also, if you're jumping from roof to roof and your partner can't quite make it, you can hoist them up or offer a hand.
Also, the addition of the virus gauge is cool. Now when you're attacked, you'll slowly turn into a zombie yourself and soon join the undead. You even get to play as a zombie for a short time and go after your friends. You can also tackle or kick zombies now if you have no weapon. There are also pipes and brooms lying around that you can bash them with, and the item slowly bends and breaks.
I cannot wait for this game. It's going to be the greatest PS2 game and quite possibly the greatest online achievment ever. You should be ashamed that you don't think it looks good!![]()