Resident Evil
May 21, 2019 7 years ago
Hailed by many as a masterpiece, this remake of the first entry in the long-running Resident Evil series is now playable in HD. Experience true terror in this genre-launching survival horror classic. The year is 1998. The Bravo Team of S.T.A.R.S., an elite special forces squad, has gone radio silent, and its Alpha Team has been dispatched to the forest on the outskirts of Raccoon City to investigate this mysterious disappearance. Attacked by bizarre and vicious dogs, alpha team members Chris and Jill manage to escape to a mysterious mansion in the middle of the forest. The horrors they encounter there are far greater than anyone might have foreseen...
What it’s like
This title reimagines the genre-defining survival horror experience with modern fidelity and refined mechanics. You navigate a mysterious mansion in Raccoon City, investigating the disappearance of a special forces squad while battling grotesque creatures born from bioweapon experiments. The experience balances claustrophobic tension with explosive action set pieces, offering fluid weapon handling and polished combat encounters that feel weighty and responsive. Visually, it delivers superb graphics and atmospheric dread, leveraging third-person perspectives to enhance immersion during both stealthy exploration and frantic firefights. The narrative structure allows players to switch between characters, adding variety to the pacing without sacrificing the core horror identity. It honors its 30-year legacy by blending classic resource management with contemporary accessibility, creating a tight, engaging loop of investigation and survival that appeals to both nostalgic fans and newcomers seeking high-quality action-horror craft.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCombatGameplay / MechanicsPacingPolish / PerformanceVisuals / ArtDifficulty / ChallengeProgression / ReplayabilityStory / Narrative
Keep in mind The linear mansion structure may feel restrictive compared to open-world contemporaries, limiting true exploration freedom. · Players seeking deep RPG-style build variety or complex narrative branching may find the progression relatively straightforward.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, pcgamer.com, tomsguide.com, pcmag.com, thegamer.com, cbr.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 27, 201412 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 19, 201512 years ago |
| PlayStation 3 | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 20, 201512 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 20, 201512 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 20, 201512 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | May 21, 20197 years ago |
