Resident Evil HD Remaster

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  1. TheHorrorAnthem
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    What can you say, or perhaps not say, about a franchise that is knocking on the door of its third decade, whose most recent entries collapse under the weight of a polished remaster of its first entry? Resident Evil has become so bloated in its sequels and spin offs, all of them underwhelming, that revisiting Spencer Mansion for the third time is sadly a breath of fresh air. Nevertheless,What can you say, or perhaps not say, about a franchise that is knocking on the door of its third decade, whose most recent entries collapse under the weight of a polished remaster of its first entry? Resident Evil has become so bloated in its sequels and spin offs, all of them underwhelming, that revisiting Spencer Mansion for the third time is sadly a breath of fresh air. Nevertheless, it is a welcomed breath of fresh air as we now have the best Resident Evil in some years. Leave it to a polished up version of a 2002 Gamecube release, which in itself was a remake of the original 1996 release of Resident Evil's starting point, to put smiles on the faces of all the devoted old school fans who have wanted the series to return to its terrifying albeit cheesy and clunky roots. Capcom achieves greatness with making the arguably best even better by tidying up the controls, graphics, textures and sound, and letting it live and breath on current generation consoles. Those who only know modern Resident Evil, or never got to play this in 2002 entry have themselves a fantastic experience ahead of them as they explore Spencer Mansion and witness the groundbreaking horror first hand with the original core characters. This game doubles as a grocery list of what Survival Horror should be, and how the modern conveniences of gaming do not always make for the best experience. This take on Resident Evil is both familiar and curious, both comfortable and nerve racking, and both full of nostalgia and yet as challenging as a never before seen adventure. So those of you who have played the original '96 game, are still in for surprises around some corners, and challenges that will make resources vital. The dialogue, though still a bit cheesy, is multiple levels up from that of the delightfully awkward original script. It remains similar enough to bring back all the memories of the original, but separates itself enough from the past to intrigue, creating an almost parallel world experience with how similar but more thought out the new dialogue is. I found myself both listening to the new, but in my head quoting the old, making for some laughs. Once again, those first person views of doors opening, tight corridors with the moaning undead near by, and limping through halls praying for ammo and health all have your hair on end, and it is a most welcome return. The Mansion is only slightly redesigned enough to make you lull into comfort, thinking you have the situation under control before springing something new on you such as a new zombie placement, or unfamiliar room, or retelling an old experience in less predictably ways. The results are fun and frightening. The Mansion is alive with creaks and shutters, moving light and flashes of lighting, shadows and mirrors, fog and water, all pulling you in deeper than ever before. This is Resident Evil in all its Survival Horror glory. It would be impossible to rate this any lower than a perfect score, seeing as it is a better version of a past masterpiece, and then improved once again on top of that. Get lost in Spencer Mansion, and take a bloody bite out of the game that started it all, the one and only, Resident Evil.… Expand
  2. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    Resident Evil was one of my first 3D PC games back in 90's. It's great to be able to play this amazing "HD Remake" here again like those old days. The original Remake was released in 2002 for Nintendo GameCube and I remember the game looked awesome. I bet it was hard to redo a game that was considered one of the best PSX and SEGA Saturn games but they did a fantastic work, and as PS2Resident Evil was one of my first 3D PC games back in 90's. It's great to be able to play this amazing "HD Remake" here again like those old days. The original Remake was released in 2002 for Nintendo GameCube and I remember the game looked awesome. I bet it was hard to redo a game that was considered one of the best PSX and SEGA Saturn games but they did a fantastic work, and as PS2 day-one user I was so envious of the GameCube back then :P

    Recently (in 2014) I was able to play this Remake on GC and I must say even though some parts looks slightly different I am very happy to play this gem!

    Pros:
    - Of course the 1080p (scalable with a .ini modification) and the option to unlock the 60 FPS.
    - The 16:9 cropped aspect option.
    - Some little assets were re-done in 3D with the addition of some sprite details.
    - Some other details were also on the GameCube version and now we can appreciate this better. For instance, Jill dust behind her footsteps in some wooden floors.
    - The non-tank controls for newbies.
    - In general it looks great due to its original resolution. The new dynamic lighting and some other filters makes all integrate better.
    - Is good that they didn't change the original models and animations much (maybe Chris a bit).
    - Achievements. Yes, I support them for this kind of re-releases. You can approach new playthroughs to achieve something crazy like play the game in something I call "Asian Mode" haha (under 3 hours, without saving, only with the knife...well I'm exaggerating haha!...FYI they are separate achievements).

    Cons:
    - The directional controls should have been a bit heavier and less responsible to make things fair and not that easy.
    - Tank controls with analog feels bad. The solution is to use the d-pad arrows (I recommend DualShock 4 because they have a better surface).
    - The High-pass filter / convolve sometimes makes.
    - Some 3D assets like statues and mechanisms don't have any improvement in textures, normals and models.
    - It's a shame they didn't have resources to re-render the backgrounds. In Resident Evil Archives books you can see some viewport of those XSI files. So it wasn't impossible. Just "not-affordable".
    - Some menus looks pixelated.

    Maybe it should have been named "RESIDENT EVIL / Biohazard HD Remake" but aside those cons I mentioned before, the game is 100% recommendable for horror fans and people who played games before the checkpoint and unlimited loot era haha! Now let's wait for the HD version of RE Zero and maybe a retail version of this amazing re-release.

    BTW I wish someday Steam and Capcom releases:
    - Resident Evil (1996)
    - Resident Evil 2
    - Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (and its funny Jill / Nemesis screen-savers haha!)
    - Resident Evil Code Veronica (the one who made me buy a Dreamcast back in 2001 and who was remastered for PS3 and Xbox 360 a few years ago)
    - And why not two in-viable ones RE Gun Survivor and RE Dead Aim :3 my guilty pleasures!    … Expand
  3. Wolfmoon2682
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    Every bit as amazing as it was back in the day! It feels great to be back in the Spencer mansion, and despite haven beaten this game in it's many itterations dozens of times, i still find myself taking the wrong path because it's been so long. This is a classic and hardcore survival horror game. It most likely won't appeal to the CoD generation of gamers but it's the best Resident EvilEvery bit as amazing as it was back in the day! It feels great to be back in the Spencer mansion, and despite haven beaten this game in it's many itterations dozens of times, i still find myself taking the wrong path because it's been so long. This is a classic and hardcore survival horror game. It most likely won't appeal to the CoD generation of gamers but it's the best Resident Evil experience imo out of every title in the series!… Expand
  4. Markptzzz
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    Back in the '98.
    Why you deserve this game?
    Because it's a good shaped remake? Because it's an old school, old fashioned, retro gaming, classic? All of this, and more, because it's actually a good game. Soundtrack memorable, pretty good visual, intriguing story and also a great, unforgettable, dark atmosphere. If you like horror games where the horror it's not just a creepy creature    Back in the '98.
    Why you deserve this game?
    Because it's a good shaped remake?
    Because it's an old school, old fashioned, retro gaming, classic?
    All of this, and more, because it's actually a good game.
    Soundtrack memorable, pretty good visual, intriguing story and also a great, unforgettable, dark atmosphere.
    If you like horror games where the horror it's not just a creepy creature to massacre with tons of bullet, but you appreciate an horror where you're left alone in a desperate situation, take this game.
    You'll love it, even if you're a kid born and raise with assassin's creed and tasted the first true fear with alien.
    This, it's the return of the horror.    … Expand
  5. darthsouheil
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    A pure and perfect example of how a Resident Evil game should be . Despite the remake being originally released in 2002 it still puts to shame the latest iterations of the series (specifically 5 and 6 and operation raccoon city.
  6. GREEN26
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    perfect game great job capcom keep it up!!!next title resident evil 0 do the same work that the HD remaster.
    and then remake resident evil 2,3 and the code veronica x.
  7. rosnk30
    Apr 27, 2015
    8
    This is a awesome version about the classic horror games from the nines. A mix of greatest graphics with original (or not) gameplay. Resident Evil HD Remaster is for who like horror with a lot of thriller.

    This game is doing for old and newer gamers because this version (HD, Rebirth) has a lot of change of the playstation/saturn version likewise new places and rooms and new actions.    This is a awesome version about the classic horror games from the nines. A mix of greatest graphics with original (or not) gameplay. Resident Evil HD Remaster is for who like horror with a lot of thriller.

    This game is doing for old and newer gamers because this version (HD, Rebirth) has a lot of change of the playstation/saturn version likewise new places and rooms and new actions.

    This game's must have!    … Expand
  8. Spearhead82
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    The one the only, Resident Evil.
    I really dont know why capcom never stuck to this formula. Perhaps they wanted to cash in on the CoD generation. Maybe they wanted to make a different kind of game. They have put this series into the wrong hands after Resident Evil 4...so many times its hard to count. And the movie....dont even get me started, what a joke. But all of this aside, this is    The one the only, Resident Evil.
    I really dont know why capcom never stuck to this formula. Perhaps they wanted to cash in on the CoD generation. Maybe they wanted to make a different kind of game. They have put this series into the wrong hands after Resident Evil 4...so many times its hard to count. And the movie....dont even get me started, what a joke. But all of this aside, this is the original Resident Evil beautifully remastered and in HD, in all its glory reminding us of a simpler and scarier time.
    If you have never played Resident Evil before than you are in for a history lesson on survival horror. This game is genius and still after all these years, this IS survival horror in its true form. The bible. The one, the only. Now they need to do this to Resident Evil 2 wich is another masterpiece.    … Expand
  9. dmsamorro
    Jan 25, 2015
    10
    I've played almost all RE games but this one is just the best. It's a reliving of the old times with excellent HD graphics and a totally amazing set of scenarios and monsters. Totally worth the time!
  10. Makaveli
    Jan 19, 2016
    8
    Resident Evil was a game that shocked everybody back in the day, there was no other game like it and even back then the controls were awful, but for some reason we were able to adapt more easily and were more patient than today. Terrible camera angles and bad controls come with the territory when dealing with Resident Evil..

    I actually like the camera even today, it gives the game more    Resident Evil was a game that shocked everybody back in the day, there was no other game like it and even back then the controls were awful, but for some reason we were able to adapt more easily and were more patient than today. Terrible camera angles and bad controls come with the territory when dealing with Resident Evil..

    I actually like the camera even today, it gives the game more of a spooky vibe, ofcourse this can lead to zombies eating your brains without you even being able to see them...

    The controls haven't aged well at all, probably being spoiled from modern games making everything more fluid has made me realize how terrible controls were for this game back in the day.

    The inventory system is a hassle as well. I ended up picking up keys and emblems but my inventory was too full to pick up some herbs or another key item, so I would have to go back and put a key item back just to be able to heal or even save with an in ink ribbon... That was probably just me being a dumbass and not knowing where to go, so extra items filled my inventory... Still annoying.

    The graphics are good and the hilariously bad voice acting returns ( which I like)

    I love the save system, I believe even modern games should have a save system similar to this as it builds tension and makes you think whether you should save your ink ribbon but by doing so you risk dying which means a lot of progress can be lost if you haven't used an ink ribbon in awhile.. If you run out of ink ribbons, finding another one feels so good.. The only modern game that makes me feel that tension is Dark Souls (not dark souls 2) with the bonfire system..

    All in all it's a good remake. I just wish that they tweaked the controls ( just a bit) so that it is less "tanky" it just does not fit well in modern gaming, and this is coming from a person who wanted the tanky controls back, but I am now eating my words..

    Anyway, pick the game up, just don't let the controls piss you off too much    … Expand
  11. LifeHistory
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    One of my favorite horror and a game of all time. Its incredible. The remake is so much better than the original and the remaster made it even better.
    Fantastic graphics and level design with such details and music and cool mechanics and the story good too. An amazing classic that will live forever.
  12. ViDeOGaMeZ
    Dec 5, 2015
    8
    All the flaws/ positives of the orignal gamecube game but with breathtakingly great visual upgrades, new content and a new control system that makes it it like the N64 version of Resident Evil 2. This Remaster DOES suffer from the absence of more content that should have been added, but with it being one of the best Resident Evil games out there it's easy to just enjoy it like you didAll the flaws/ positives of the orignal gamecube game but with breathtakingly great visual upgrades, new content and a new control system that makes it it like the N64 version of Resident Evil 2. This Remaster DOES suffer from the absence of more content that should have been added, but with it being one of the best Resident Evil games out there it's easy to just enjoy it like you did back in the day.… Expand
  13. Vulfie
    Dec 18, 2015
    8
    "Hey, you're a Resident Evil fan too? Nice. What do you think of REmake?"
    "Oh, you mean Director's Cut. Yeah I thought it was ok."
    No, I don't mean Director's Cut, I mean REmake, on Gamecube. Arguably the best game in the entire Resident Evil series, and it's been out for 13 f**king years. "Uh well, I don't have a Gamecube..." A Gamecube costs less than $20 on Amazon right now,    "Hey, you're a Resident Evil fan too? Nice. What do you think of REmake?"
    "Oh, you mean Director's Cut. Yeah I thought it was ok."

    No, I don't mean Director's Cut, I mean REmake, on Gamecube. Arguably the best game in the entire Resident Evil series, and it's been out for 13 f**king years.

    "Uh well, I don't have a Gamecube..."

    A Gamecube costs less than $20 on Amazon right now, but whatever. You don't have that excuse anymore, now that it's available on PC and Current-Gen systems. If people had bought and supported this game, and not RE4, there is a strong possibility that the Resident Evil series would not be Dead right now.

    No more bulls**t, get it and play it. It's an amazing game, remastered and it runs great.    … Expand
  14. Exth
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    This is just a masterpiece! Great optimization. Superb gameplay. Superv asthetics and graphics. Superb sound desing. In my opinion it is the BEST survival horror game ever made.
  15. Zamazqui
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Resident Evil HD Remaster is the best resident evil in the old gameplay series, it is insane the many ways that you have to manage your ammo and you might think where kill and where not kill zombies 'cause there are crimson heads
  16. SgAkErRu
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Ну, это хорошая игра. Моя оценка 8.5/10, но тут таких нет, поэтому округлил. Короче, это ремейк первого резика, тут довольно специфичная камера управления, но вот само управление изменено на современное, т.е необязательно как трактор поворачиваться. В общем, прикольный тут стиль, дизайн, локации, сюжет (он тут более менее интересный и не тупой, хотя местами бывает, но в целом гуд),Ну, это хорошая игра. Моя оценка 8.5/10, но тут таких нет, поэтому округлил. Короче, это ремейк первого резика, тут довольно специфичная камера управления, но вот само управление изменено на современное, т.е необязательно как трактор поворачиваться. В общем, прикольный тут стиль, дизайн, локации, сюжет (он тут более менее интересный и не тупой, хотя местами бывает, но в целом гуд), головоломки, хардкор (ленты, малое количество патронов, хила), бэктрекинг, звуковое сопровождение и все такое. Тут еще нормальный Крис без рук базук (5-ая часть), и он просто лучше чем его редизайн из 7-ой части. В общем классическая резьба, именно такими RE и должен быть, ведь все эти экшоновые дебильнутые (в плане сюжета) 5, 6 и так далее части - это просто какой-то кринж. Про 4-ку расскажу в отдельном обзоре, но с неё то и начался уход от жанра Survival Horror с такими элементами квеста что ли, где упор был на повествование и взаимодействие с окружающим миром, типо головоломки всякие, и так далее, на бессмысленные рельсовые шутаны по зомбарям, а в последствие уже и по всяким паразитам, и черт пойми по чему еще. В общем один из лучших RE в серии, довольно ровный, интересный, да и вообще истоки серии, так что советую ознакомиться.… Expand
  17. Shimmeywill
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    A gorgeous game with fantastic atmosphere and tense gameplay. The game often feels like a moving artpiece with the great camera placement/composition.
  18. Klewer
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    Apart from the slightly dated controls, this really shows that a classic game largely left alone with some updated graphics is still as great as ever. An absolute must play game.
  19. SuperGlare
    Jan 28, 2017
    10
    Best horror game
    Amazing remaster by capcom
    Playing in 4k is magic(you have to edit the ini to do so)
    mUST HAVE GAME
    Its amazing how capcom managed to bring this game back to life and look like a next gen game.
  20. Vicente_ao
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Pésimo juego, donde están las hordas de enemigos zombies para acribillar con metralletas y granadas, explosiones bang bang????????.
    Eso diría un niño rata, pero estamos ante una obra maestra de juego, el RE original está por cumplir 2 décadas de vida y es un juego que trasciende y que agradecidos todos, podemos disfrutar ahora con gráficos actualizados.
    Al terminarlo me dije, "vaya, por    Pésimo juego, donde están las hordas de enemigos zombies para acribillar con metralletas y granadas, explosiones bang bang????????.
    Eso diría un niño rata, pero estamos ante una obra maestra de juego, el RE original está por cumplir 2 décadas de vida y es un juego que trasciende y que agradecidos todos, podemos disfrutar ahora con gráficos actualizados.
    Al terminarlo me dije, "vaya, por qué no hacen mas juegos así hoy en día", se nota el estilo vieja escuela, donde puedes hacer saves solo en ciertas puntos con usos limitados para guardar in game, a la vez de tener slots limitados para guardar. En general el juego poco te cuenta de que hacer, tampoco hay ayuda del ambiente, o sea, si te acercas a una puerta no te indica el botón para poder interactuar, lo mismo para los itemes, notas, etc.
    Momentos tensos gracias a la música y los ángulos de cámara, y muchos puzzles por resolver.
    Una tremeda joya.

    Lo bueno:
    - 2 formas de jugar, la forma normal o con los controles tankes, tú decides cuál.
    - Varios finales para cada personaje.
    - Momentos de terror o sustos garantizados.
    - Muy buena atmósfera.
    - Muy buena trama.
    - Puzzles cortos, pero entretenidos de resolver.

    Lo malo:
    - Puede hacerse algo lento, los tiempos de carga al pasar de una habitación a otra es algo tedioso, pero es un detalle.

    9.9/10    … Expand
  21. El_Manco
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Me niego a valorar este juego desde la perspectiva actual. Recuerdo cuando jugué este juego en Game Cube, y la sensación de que los videojuegos habían tocado techo. Tanto este, como su predecesor, han sido dos de los juegos más importantes de la historia de los videojuegos.
  22. Soullex
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Muhtemelen harita tasarımı en iyi metroidvania oyun........................
  23. Genesis26
    May 6, 2020
    10
    The absolute perfection of resident evil style!!!! This is the true resident evil this is a true remake I love it so much , shinji mikami the best, perfect remake all hold things from original game 1996 with much more , new areas, different puzzle, best design, best actor choice, absolute perfect!!!!!!! Ps resident evil 2 and 3 reimagined sucks wasted remake
  24. hileger
    Dec 21, 2022
    8
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  25. Chapa9dj
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    Glorious Remake Remastered is glorious.
    Personally, this is the second best Resident Evil after Resident Evil 2.

    This is what fans have been waiting for so long. This game is perfection.
    I really hope this paves the road for future remakes and remaster of the good old Resident Evil games.
  26. pandalard
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    I loved the original RE and this is the perfect example of how you do a proper remake. It takes the original concept and improves upon it in pretty much every way, without diverting from its core roots.

    The monsters are wonderfully creative in their designs. The environments are beautiful and brings the horrific world of RE to life with mostly static pre-rendered images, no less. The    I loved the original RE and this is the perfect example of how you do a proper remake. It takes the original concept and improves upon it in pretty much every way, without diverting from its core roots.

    The monsters are wonderfully creative in their designs. The environments are beautiful and brings the horrific world of RE to life with mostly static pre-rendered images, no less.

    The gameplay is well balanced with just the right placement and amount of enemies, weapons, ammo and health placements.

    With two scenarios and unlockable rewards this title also has a fair amount of replay value as well.

    This is certainly my absolute favorite horror survival game.    … Expand
  27. mine100
    Jul 1, 2015
    8
    The Remastered is so beautiful I just cant describe it. It's true to the original of 96
    (you know when they remake games usually they destroy them)
    Its so hauntingly atmospheric beautiful graphics the music is amazing the zombies very creepy you can even set them on fire
    because the freaks will come back to life very cool and creepy.
  28. greg999
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    This is a masterpiece that shows how bad gaming has become after 2005.
    Scary and you have to use your brain and think out strategies.

    Not advisable if you have ADD
  29. gracjanski
    Jan 22, 2023
    8
    Of course this franchise is very famous, and the first part was very popular, so as a gamer you should play it especially when they offer you an actual graphic. The atmosphere is still great and was the biggest strength of the game.

    The gameplay is basically an adventure with many riddles to open doors. From time to time there are zombies to shoot. But you need to walk a lot through    Of course this franchise is very famous, and the first part was very popular, so as a gamer you should play it especially when they offer you an actual graphic. The atmosphere is still great and was the biggest strength of the game.

    The gameplay is basically an adventure with many riddles to open doors. From time to time there are zombies to shoot. But you need to walk a lot through passages you already know and the inventory is so small that you need to walk back even more. The controlling is bad also.    … Expand
  30. SportsareCrap
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    If you Survivor Horror Fan and Horror Movie fan buy this is only 19.99 USD worth it
    This is Best Release of Series since Outbreak File 2 so 9 years Gap no Releases.

    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: 10/10
    Horror: 9/10
    Total: 10/10
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 18, 2015
    91
    A nicely updated version of the horror classic. A must for horror and action fans. [Feb 2015]
  2. CD-Action
    Mar 17, 2015
    85
    One of those games that truly deserves the reputation of a cult classic. [03/2014, p.76]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 10, 2015
    80
    19 years are 19 years, and yet Resident Evil has something to say. Not only to its fans, who were spending evenings with the game back in 1996, but also to us, who were five years old or even less at that time. [Issue#250]
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