Collecting Files In 5

[JillLovesChris]

Does anyone know if this will come back in 5 ? I personally enjoyed collecting all the files, diaries and fax sheets that were littered throughout the original games, more than even the ones you collected in 4 because at least in the first three games by collecting these files you got a picture of what was happening to people during a zombie invasion or even becoming infected. It was like a whole mini story interwoven throughout the game as you played. I hope this makes a proper come back in 5, perhaps even hinting at what Tricell and Wesker are up to behind the scenes and maybe even have hints about Jill in there too.

[Daargoth]

Does anyone know if this will come back in 5 ? I personally enjoyed collecting all the files, diaries and fax sheets that were littered throughout the original games, more than even the ones you collected in 4 because at least in the first three games by collecting these files you got a picture of what was happening to people during a zombie invasion or even becoming infected. It was like a whole mini story interwoven throughout the game as you played. I hope this makes a proper come back in 5, perhaps even hinting at what Tricell and Wesker are up to behind the scenes and maybe even have hints about Jill in there too.

I'm pretty sure files will make a return in 5. Every other game had em and adds to the storyline. I'm sure what happened from after 4 to the start of 5 will be in ink. Possibly have an achievement tied with getting all files too.

[aris13]

Possibly have an achievement tied with getting all files too.

Unfortunately no. The list of RE 5 trophies doesn't include a trophy for getting all the files.

That doesn't mean that files won't make a return in RE 5. Especially now that the game envolves the progenitor virus I'm sure we'll see plenty of files.

[Vector]

At the beginning of Public Assembly, there's a "file" on the desk right before you enter the building where you get assaulted at. I don't know if that's a formality and it's the only one or there's gonna be more of them like it, more of them pertaining to the story.

[A-J]

^ there's a similar file in shanty town as well, they're more like tips and such, but i really dont see any reason this game shouldn't or couldn't have files in it, heck even 4 had files in them.

[TheBatMan]

I hope they will be in too but there was no mention of them in any of the stratergy guide descriptions or as mentioned above in the achievements. There is also no place to access them in the inventory.

But they are a staple of the series so lets hope they are in. There is a 'library' option on the title screen after all.

[A-J]

There is also no place to access them in the inventory.

there's a lot of things you can't do in the demo, like look at the treasure or key items you have .. that was hopefully because the demo was from an ancient build.

[LVL100 Merchant]

I think things like treasures and files may have to be consulted in between chapters. Given the real-time nature of the inventory system. I can sort of see why digging into your diaries and treasures during gameplay wouldn't really serve much purpose. Although I do wish I could check out the stats of my guns during gameplay.

[REmaster]

There could still be an unlockable for collecting all the files even though you don't get a trophy for it. Perhaps you could unlock chris's diary like you could unlock Jill's in RE3. Or, perhaps you could unlock Spencer's...that would make for an interesting read since he's the most mysterious character of all.

[The Ekamp]

there's a lot of things you can't do in the demo, like look at the treasure or key items you have .. that was hopefully because the demo was from an ancient build.

There is, however, "Library" on the main menu =)

[Executioneer]

There is, however, "Library" on the main menu =)

That's not Library, that's Archives. Or we are not talking about the same thing.

And for those who wonder, there's a lot of stuff to collect in the game. One quick look at PS3 trophies can answer that.

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Action figures, BSAA badges, eggs, treasures

[Agent_Wong]

I would hope there will be files in 5. If there aren't it would be quite a disappointment, to me anyway. They have always given you a glimpse into what you where doing and what brought you into the location. To take those out would be like taking the Michelle out of Sarah Michelle Gellar, it just wouldn't be right.

[P Anderson DIE]

If there isnt files there will be something similar, the files tell half the story in Resi games. There will be some sort of written updates.

[Stars1356]

I don't see why there wouldn't be files; I mean there are no typewriters or puzzles but there needs to be files to add to the story. I would like to see Adam's blog as one of the files in the game.

[missvalentine]

I think things like treasures and files may have to be consulted in between chapters. Given the real-time nature of the inventory system. I can sort of see why digging into your diaries and treasures during gameplay wouldn't really serve much purpose. Although I do wish I could check out the stats of my guns during gameplay.

i hope there are files in RE5, they better have them, and i hope you can view them in game, and i hope you can view all your weapons in game as well, i loved doing that in the classics.

i hope they don't remove them, i remember the old classic Medal of Honor games had files at the beginning of each mission, then they were removed once MOH started getting crap,