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Resident Evil is going to the scariest setting imaginable: a cruise ship. Shudder at the though.

Nintendo is apparently totally cool with demos again. Maybe? Demos suddenly appeared on WiiWare again without explanation, and now demos have appeared on the eShop for 3DS, as well.

The North American appearance of demos was announced yesterday but launched today, alongside a chance to check out Resident Evil: Revelations ahead of its February 7 release.

Nintendo hasn’t responded to my request for clarification on whether demos will always be available in the eShop, or if they’ll function like WiiWare demos once did and disappear after a while.

Even if the demos are always available, however, you can only play them 30 times before the demos “expire.” I didn’t even finish the Resident Evil: Revelations demo, but when I exited back to the main menu on the 3DS, it had already ticked down to 29. It’s likely other demos will work this way, too.

#nintendo The Nintendo Download post normally showcases one of the many downloadable titles you can buy from WiiWare, DSiWare, or the eShop each week, but this week's all about try-before-you-buy as Capcom unleashes a playable demo of Resident Evil: Revelations for the 3DS. More »

3DS demos have finally arrived in North America! Or, at least, they will in a couple of hours when the eShop updates. You'll have the opportunity to check out Capcom's classic-style Resident Evil Revelations at no risk -- other than the usual risk of terror-soaked pants, we suppose.

In WiiWare news, remember when Interplay was going to revive Stonekeep for WiiWare? Well, that's happened. You can see the results above.

Resident Evil Revelations has arrived in the IGN offices. As we play through the game for next week's review, we're learning all sorts of interesting things about Capcom's latest entry in the survival horror series. We've already written extensively about the game, but we're sure you have questions that we haven't addressed...

EDGE score - 6 out of 10

- Consistently high production values. Sets a new visual standard for 3DS Stellar character models and animation

- Takes most of its cues from 'Resident Evil 5's gung-ho gameplay'

- 'There's variety to the levels, but they're a mishmash of beauty and blandness'

- 'Scanning enemies [with the genesis device] while they're alive adds a nail-biting-time-attack layer, forcing you to find some distance and monitor your health while learning more about the lumbering freaks.'

- Enemies described as braindead, with no sense of spatial awareness. The first person shooting option emphasises their erratic behaviour.

- Jill Valentine's level, the cruise ship, is described as the best portion of the game, hitting ' a fine loop of exploratory memory tests and corridor shooting...it's a shame this solid, engrossing loop is broken by an episodic structure and the design team's commitment to a fractured narrative. Bizarrely, the third act gives introduces a comic-relief double act...if the game gave itself over entirely to the survivalist thrills of Queen Zenobia, discarding the more trigger happy scenarios offered up by the ensemble cast, Revelations would be a more coherent, singular, and dynamic experience.'

- Plot described as convoluted and heavy-handed. 'It's a far more standalone affair than the numbered entries in the series and , sadly, far less gripping for it.' NPC comrades are 'largely redundant and distract from the sense of isolation with their cringe-worthy chatter.'

- 'Revelations picks up the ball and runs even farther towards the casual-shooter goal.' The addition of the side-step has 'removed one of its most pivotal suspense devices: your sense of helplessness.'

- 'The co-op Raid mode is, ironically, better suited to a lone player, recycling singleplayer environs that are by their very nature tailored for one, with their countless corridors and assorted cramped spaces. There's none of RE0's co-op puzzling here, besides the need to do some heavy door lifting. It feels like a missed opportunity.'

Resident Evil: Revelations - 9 out of 10

- Delivers a console-caliber Resident Evil experience on a handheld
- Rich animations, detailed environments and solid cutscenes make this a visual stunner
- Some of the best music in the series, and disturbing monster noises help get you into the game
- Controls just as smoothly as its console predecessors, and the slick new dodge mechanic makes it even better
- A perfect blend of action and survival are driven home by a gripping episodic narrative that will have you struggling to put down your 3DS
- A story that puts the last two main series entries to shame

"Since its inception in 1996, the Resident Evil series has gradually mutated from the eerie, slow-paced horror into a guns-blazing, explosion-riddled blockbuster. Resident Evil Revelations, the newest worthwhile title for 3DS, improves the fantastic gameplay established by recent entries while rekindling the dread and survival from the earlier games. Jill and Chris' latest ordeal is the most satisfying Resident Evil experience we've played in years.

What about the circle pad? Personally, I didn't experience one moment in the game that left me wanting for an extra circle pad.

The D-Pad is used to switch between all your items, a simple but useful addition when cornered by a pack of zombies. My favorite addition is the dodge ability. One well timed flick of the circle pad lets you evade enemy attacks. Out maneuvering monsters is priceless in a game where choosing your battles is both crucial and fun. Revelations also incorporates deep weapon customization in the vein of Call of Duty. Want a shotgun with augmented power, a wider spread, and gigantic clip size? No problem. Considering how precious ammo can be, tailoring weapons to your specific play style is a dream come true for survival horror fans."

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Capcom has revealed the Street Pass functionality for Resident Evil Revelations. After connecting via Street Pass, players will receive custom parts to modify in-game weapons. According to a post on Capcom's blog, "Custom Parts offer all kinds of benefits for your customizable weapons. Bigger ammo c...

- collect items via StreetPass
- items used in single-player campaign
- also receive new enemies and missions for the online co-op Raid mode
- parachute icon indicates when you've received something new
- click on that icon to obtain the item

We don't have the specific details of what Famitsu had to say, but it seems that they were quite taken with Resident Evil: Revelations. The review team at the long-running Japanese publication gave the game a 37 out of 40, with the score panning out 10/10/9/8. For those wondering, Resident Evil 5 got a 38 out of 40.

The Original Soundtrack features 66 separate tracks spread across 2 CDs. Let's hope at least one of these goodies comes our way.

A portion of a GamesTM review...

Handheld editions of big console titles often feel like straight to video sequels – looking the part but lacking the polish – and Revelations is no different. It nails the atmosphere in its hybrid design, but those crucial sparks of brilliance that make the series so great, no matter which of its eras you prefer… they’re as rare as a single use rocket launcher.

Full review here

#3ds As first revealed during last night's Nintendo Direct, the 3DS is getting five game demos: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D, Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Theater, New Love Plus and Resident Evil: Revelations. More »

You can check out more screens of the title at the link below. Also note that Capcom is doing a live-stream of Resident Evil: Revealtions tomorrow.