That two games you mention have animated 2d backgrounds, I don't remember about RE, but FF7's pre-rendered backgrounds are definitely animated. And this, is one element I find NGS is lacking, I admit the game looks good, but it is also a bit dull, I mean, when I walk into the waterfall, the falling water is still, would have been better if they put some touch on it. However, the 3D models and animation are some of the best I have seen on the DS.cupajoe38 said:Some of the greatest games in history use 3D characters on 2D backgrounds, such as Resident Evil and Final Fantasy VII. It's a classic-yet-new style.