Resident Evil HD Remaster

 PlayStation 4
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1069 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 897 out of 1069
  2. Mixed: 105 out of 1069
  3. Negative: 67 out of 1069

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  1. jaimepn
    Mar 19, 2015
    4
    I am RE enthusiast. I finished the original game several times and bought this game out of nostalgia... only to regret that decision in 30 minutes. The mansion is different, there are new rooms, new puzzles. There are some similarities, but overall it's a different game... and it sucks at being a "new" game. Specially considering that's for PS4.
  2. Keitha313
    Jun 1, 2018
    4
    Whilst I understand people like the nostalgic element to the game I just don't truly believe that this game holds its own up against the big hitters of now and even back in 2015 when they released this remaster, It's hard for me to play this game and say that it deserves the same plaudits that I was giving games like Witcher 3, Bloodborne, and even MGS5.

    I'll keep it brief for those    Whilst I understand people like the nostalgic element to the game I just don't truly believe that this game holds its own up against the big hitters of now and even back in 2015 when they released this remaster, It's hard for me to play this game and say that it deserves the same plaudits that I was giving games like Witcher 3, Bloodborne, and even MGS5.

    I'll keep it brief for those wondering If this is really worth it.

    Gameplay - We're obviously past the whole thing of fixed cameras the gameplay of RE Remaster is lacking big time especially when you compare it to many of the other big games of today, basically RE gameplay is that of run past enemies or choose to shoot them and I've got to say the gun play in this game is awful there is such little control of it what you have to do is face a certain way point your gun out in that direction and shoot, there is literally no aiming whatsoever! How can this be acceptable!?
    Another thing to note is the fixed cameras this plays into why you see no proper aiming in the game, so your cameras are just basically fixed points some say that this adds to atmosphere and I mean that's up for debate, maybe it does, but If you need a zombie to be hidden whilst knowing its infront of you to be scared how scary is that really?
    Take a look at Dead Space that's how you do proper gameplay with proper atmospheric elements they don't need to hide things off screen to try and scare you with cheap jump scares.
    The puzzles however are great, they really do get you thinking that is the one redeeming factor about the gameplay.

    Graphics - They've done well with the graphics, obviously whilst I pointed out the negatives of fixed cameras I will also admit that they can also make a game look very good at the expense of ruining gameplay, albeit I'm not saying fixed cameras wouldn't work for a hack and slash sort of game its just obvious RE is not that.

    Music/Soundtrack - RE have always done a fantastic job with chilling music in the background and that remains the same in this game, I truly do believe that their soundtrack is probably the best part about this game along with the puzzles those are the reason I didn't score it lower than 4.

    So, lastly, this game costs around £16 on steam... you could get countless other games which offer better re-playability some offering multiplayer some offering better graphics and better story telling examples are as follows just so you don't think I'm BSing you -

    Buy The Deus Ex Collection BUNDLE - £8
    Tomb Raider - £15
    Just Cause 3 £2.69

    And then there is more, so its hard to recommend anyone actually getting this unless you were one of those who played it back in the day of the PS1, but even then I'd say I didn't enjoy the game like I did back then because the standards right now are abundantly much more higher and RE-Remaster failed to impress.    … Expand
  3. Unibubble
    Oct 30, 2016
    0
    -please give this review a chance- With that out of the way, I also want you to know I haven't played the original. So let's start of with the basics, The movement in this game is trash. I don't care about nostalgia or anything, but the camera angle changes every few steps you take making you lose all sense of direction and taking too much time moving the control sticks to make you go-please give this review a chance- With that out of the way, I also want you to know I haven't played the original. So let's start of with the basics, The movement in this game is trash. I don't care about nostalgia or anything, but the camera angle changes every few steps you take making you lose all sense of direction and taking too much time moving the control sticks to make you go straight. This is the most unfortunate piece, because I love the overall feel of the game. It is kinda like Luigi's Mansion, which is a game I have played a lot. Another thing that I hate is that your inventory is so small, and that wouldn't be bad but you can't even drop items. On top of that, if my inventory is full and I want to use a healing item, too bad because I need space just to pick it up and use it right away. Also you only can save at certain points and need special items to save. Sometimes the points at which you can save have an item on top of them, so if you can't pick the item up you can't save either. This game is literally unplayable which sucks because even though I got it for free, it is still a horrible game. Don't listen to other reviews, they are blinded by nostalgia. Also It's worth noting I have played 1.5 hours of the game.… Expand
  4. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    2
    Honestly, this game has aged terribly. Other RE games are so much better than this
  5. Jollukka1
    Feb 12, 2015
    3
    This was huge disappointed. Only reason to buy this is for nostalgia, or if you like frustrating puzzle-solving or rage games. I've play games for fun, but running over mansion with small item bag isn't funny.
  6. sooner84
    Jun 20, 2015
    0
    Terrible game. The controls are atrocious. The constantly changing POV is mind numbing. This game really has no redeeming features and I truly wish I could get my money back. I cannot fathom the love for this game. Apparently it possesses a high nostalgia factor because it certainly does not stand on its own merits.
  7. NazgulzLegacy
    Feb 15, 2023
    4
    Not the same layout and different puzzles might as well be a knock off of resident evil, cant carry very much stuff, if you need a walkthrough in the first 30 minutes its a bad game.
  8. RyeFi
    Jun 17, 2022
    0
    Playing this game is like Chinese drip torture. I wanted to get into resident evil but holy **** it’s just so far from fun. Hours of being confused walking through some ugly ****ing mansion. This feels like the kind of franchise that needs to be a movie lol. It seems like a good idea but I don’t think this has any business being a video game. It’s so ****ing slow my brain was begging JillPlaying this game is like Chinese drip torture. I wanted to get into resident evil but holy **** it’s just so far from fun. Hours of being confused walking through some ugly ****ing mansion. This feels like the kind of franchise that needs to be a movie lol. It seems like a good idea but I don’t think this has any business being a video game. It’s so ****ing slow my brain was begging Jill to shoot it out of my skull through the screen… Expand

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 49
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 24, 2015
    90
    Atmospheric and pretty as hell, Resident Evil has been brought back to life with much love and respect. [March 2015, p72]
  2. Dealspwn
    Mar 22, 2015
    90
    A remarkable homage to the original survival horror masterpiece to be enjoyed by fans of the original PS1 game, the GameCube remake or even complete newbs. Some of the mechanics like the dated inventory system can and will frustrate, but the overall journey is a rewarding one through one of gaming’s most important games.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Feb 22, 2015
    84
    Occasionally frustrating, but this remake delivers fresh shocks while still improving on a classic. [Mar 2015, p.66]
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