Resident Evil HD Remaster

 PlayStation 4
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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1069 Ratings

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  1. tsakiym
    Apr 4, 2016
    5
    im not so happy about this remake...i think it's a different game.. the think that make me said **** it was the idea to burn the zombies that leads you to have one less space at your inventory. just dodge all zombies and kill 3or4.
  2. SonOfGoatBoy
    May 20, 2016
    6
    As a lifelong Resident Evil fan I so wanted to like this remaster, but I just couldnt get into it.

    Through my rose-tinted glasses the original was an amazing game, but this shattered any of those illusions that still remained. Even without the 'tank' control system it still does not handle well due to the ever shifting camera angles. The action is shoddy with fighting being a    As a lifelong Resident Evil fan I so wanted to like this remaster, but I just couldnt get into it.

    Through my rose-tinted glasses the original was an amazing game, but this shattered any of those illusions that still remained.

    Even without the 'tank' control system it still does not handle well due to the ever shifting camera angles. The action is shoddy with fighting being a hit-and-miss affair where headshots are just pure luck, rather than the reward for a good aim. The small inventory and the incessant backtracking just made the game a chore for me to play, and the less said about the so-called puzzles the better. Overall, as you can probably tell, I did not enjoy the time I spent on this game.

    I liked the graphical update, even though the cutscenes seem out of place as clearly less could be done to improve them for the HD era, but thats about it.

    After the pinnacle of the series that is Resi 4, stepping back into the Spencer mansion has had no appeal for me. Not only that but doing so has made me misty-eyed for the days I remembered this game as a masterpiece.

    Have I been spoiled by more modern games with their shiny visuals, instant gratification and drip-fed rewards? Yes, probably. But it shows to me that gaming, not just as a storytelling medium, but overall, has long since moved on from this awkward slice of nostalgia.

    Some games, it would seem, should just stay in the past.    … Expand
  3. kinoralph
    Jan 23, 2015
    6
    The game play has never been the strongest point of this game but capcom could have improved this aspect. I understand that this would change the game a bit but at least it would be more friendly to beginners and less frustrating for veterans. After all we are no longer in 1996.
  4. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Oct 10, 2016
    5
    Okay okay - PS+ release October 2016

    I'm a huge horror fan. Love survival games. Hate Resident Evil. I can't put my finger on it, I appreciate there's a level of genius with the fixed camera angles in regards to suspense and horror, the forced view knowing as soon as you turn that corner that mumbling zombie will be lurching for your face, it's genius - I appreciate that - but for    Okay okay - PS+ release October 2016

    I'm a huge horror fan. Love survival games. Hate Resident Evil.

    I can't put my finger on it, I appreciate there's a level of genius with the fixed camera angles in regards to suspense and horror, the forced view knowing as soon as you turn that corner that mumbling zombie will be lurching for your face, it's genius - I appreciate that - but for me, somehow tedious also. I find myself constantly doing 180 turns as the camera changes and walking the wrong way, then the right way. Perhaps through endless RPG playing (thanks Bethesda!) but I really really struggle to adapt to this camera. After 5 hours in RE:HD, I'm about done.

    For a RE fan, I'd still recommend this remake, and if your PS+, do download and give some respect to the title at least.
    Unfortunately, it just isn't a game I can enjoy, and that's what I look for over graphics or anything else, a memorable experience that's full on fun. I enjoyed a few good scenes (new cut scenes are good!), it made me jump a number of times, but overall, i really struggled with the camera which ruined the experience for me. If you're not as simple / conditioned as me, and can get used to set cameras, then you'll probably love this game. I think I'd have loved it had they added the option of FP view, or 3rd person over the shoulder ... but this, just frustrated my old brain.    … Expand
  5. AugustoSisti
    Mar 28, 2015
    6
    That was a good time to return the series Resident evil the beginning , this was a great game in the franchise and could have done anything different. But those days are past, there is no reason for this new revival . HD on the cover is not a good excuse to come back to buy a game that is clearly the generation before last with no retouching . Unfortunately Capcom is master to revive oldThat was a good time to return the series Resident evil the beginning , this was a great game in the franchise and could have done anything different. But those days are past, there is no reason for this new revival . HD on the cover is not a good excuse to come back to buy a game that is clearly the generation before last with no retouching . Unfortunately Capcom is master to revive old games , so it happened when they launched this game and laziness did RE2 be launched with graphics PS1 for Game Cube . More unnecessary game that could only have been in the memory.… Expand
  6. djandthefro
    Jan 28, 2015
    6
    If you're looking for a frightening survival horror game, then this game is not for you. You won't be screaming or evacuating your bowels at any point in the game. Back in the day this game was a classic, but under today's standards it won't fly. Resident Evil HD Remaster is probably made for the generation that played it when it first came out (1996). With finicky controls and gameplayIf you're looking for a frightening survival horror game, then this game is not for you. You won't be screaming or evacuating your bowels at any point in the game. Back in the day this game was a classic, but under today's standards it won't fly. Resident Evil HD Remaster is probably made for the generation that played it when it first came out (1996). With finicky controls and gameplay that makes you spend most of your time backtracking and trying to remember what goes where, this is hardly a survival horror game at all. The entire mansion is just a great big puzzle. If you want to play this game for nostalgia purposes then this game is right around your alley. But if you are a first-timer to the Resident Evil series, like myself, then I would go into this game with caution. At only $20.00 dollars on the PSN store it is not a bank breaker, but it is still a mediocre game.… Expand
  7. blopho
    Mar 23, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Up until the last 5 minutes of this game, I would was ready to give it a 8 out of 10. I really was, but when I got the ending of this game IT WAS GONE.

    If you've ever beaten the original RE, you'd know 5 things happen: a countdown appears announcing the mansion is going to blow up, the Tyrant re-appears as you're waiting for the helicopter, eventually Brad throws you a Rocket Launcher when you're battling the Tyrant, then as you're flying away after beating the Tyrant again the mansion blows up.

    In this Ps4 remaster, NONE of those things happen. The Tyrant kills Wesker, you kill the Tyrant, and then he just....never re-appears. you go to the helipad, and that's the end of the game!! You don't even get to see the mansion blow up!

    Maybe it's because I beat the game on "normal"? That's **** up if that's what it is! With many video games, if you beat it on the hardest difficulty, you get the "best" ending. But it would apparently seem that with this RE HD Remake, you gotta beat it on hard just to get AN ending,    … Expand
  8. sharkman265
    Feb 1, 2015
    5
    played it while its got a revamped look it still feels like the classic resident evil we grew up with i experienced a few game breaking bugs though that is why i am giving this a 5 out of 10 mainly since the bug involves missing game saves !!!

    also i see alot of fake reviews on here it says 136 positive user score but you click the green bar half are from users that only reviewed that 1    played it while its got a revamped look it still feels like the classic resident evil we grew up with i experienced a few game breaking bugs though that is why i am giving this a 5 out of 10 mainly since the bug involves missing game saves !!!

    also i see alot of fake reviews on here it says 136 positive user score but you click the green bar half are from users that only reviewed that 1 game > this game is nowhere near a perfect 10 i would say without the gamesave bug it would have been a 9 at the highest !!!

    Hope Metacritic removes the fake reviews from the overall score    … Expand
  9. videogamefan64
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    (Chris & Jill playthroughs)

    Resident evil is a game that shows it age. Whether it be through it's clunky controls or dialogue it reminds you often its core is 24 years old and yet it manages to rise above the clunk for the most part thanks to it's great design. RE is a survival horror through and through with resource management being incredibly important throughout, whether it be the    (Chris & Jill playthroughs)

    Resident evil is a game that shows it age. Whether it be through it's clunky controls or dialogue it reminds you often its core is 24 years old and yet it manages to rise above the clunk for the most part thanks to it's great design. RE is a survival horror through and through with resource management being incredibly important throughout, whether it be the ammo of your weapons to defend you from the monsters that dwell in the mansion, or just what items you bring with you in your puny 6 item slots. One frustration for me was that there was no way to discard a item without using it which would lead to me having to backtrack to a supply box to store something and then run back to finally pick up the key item. If your new this will happen constantly throughout the game and annoyed to no end by the conclusion. The combat is functional and allows you to take on the great ensemble of monsters in a satisfying but limiting way. There are also plenty of fun puzzles that within the game that hit the sweet spot of being challenging but not overly frustrating. The mystery and intrigue of what has taken place in this mansion is palpable as you are fed bread crumbs at every turn in true horror fashion. The game isn't particularly scary but there is real tension as you explore the mansion not knowing what awaits you around the corner and it is ever present, as areas evolve throughout the game so even areas you know may not be the same. The games environmental design is where it shines though, as every room is distinct to each other even if it doesn't appear that way at the start, by the end you will know this place like your own home and its impeccable design makes the backtracking and opening of new areas all the more fulfilling. The story is good but the janky acting gives it a bit more goof than would be ideal for my preference, but the cheesiness might captivate you. The 2 playthrough have tweaks like different side characters and small changes in how the plot unfolds but in general are very similar. When it's all said and done Re falls just short of being an all time classic but it's importance to the survival horror genre cannot be understated.    … Expand
  10. lukeparkes26
    Dec 20, 2018
    7
    Resident Evil HD was a thrill to play. The graphics were gorgeous. The gameplay took a little getting used to, but once I got passed it, it made the experience the more frightening. Though, at times, it seemed to be overly complicated, with a whole lot of backtracking, it was still a satisfying experience, especially after completion.
  11. CAR13110721
    Feb 23, 2015
    6
    I really like this game but I don’t think the graphics on it are that good they seemed like they rushed it but it is a good game it’s like call of duty I am a mixture in this game and I really like it and I would tell my friends to buy this game it does not really matter about the graphics and it does not lag that but which is good I would defiantly buy this game if they made a next one.
  12. Sneely3
    Apr 29, 2020
    6
    I hate to rag on a resident evil game because I love 4, 7, and the remakes of 2 and 3, but dang does the backtracking get old. While the art is visually delightful, the camera angle changes drive me insane and sometimes break the 180 rule, having me walk down the hallway in the opposite direction I need to go. It's cool to see the roots of the series and preparing for a dash across theI hate to rag on a resident evil game because I love 4, 7, and the remakes of 2 and 3, but dang does the backtracking get old. While the art is visually delightful, the camera angle changes drive me insane and sometimes break the 180 rule, having me walk down the hallway in the opposite direction I need to go. It's cool to see the roots of the series and preparing for a dash across the mansion can be very fun. Overall, I think this game requires a lot of patience. I finished the game on Mountain Climbing difficult, but I found most of the difficulty came from overlooking a key. This would be fine if the narrative was interesting enough to tie it all together, but it too is date. I LOVE THE RE3 REMAKE. If REmake is how all the old games play, I'm glad that style is gone and some fans are clinging to their childhood.… Expand
  13. Jackthegamer
    Sep 15, 2022
    6
    It's ok. Characters are pretty mid and the game is too long for the story that it tries to tell
  14. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    7
    Gameplay..............Poor
    Graphics................Good
    Story.......................Great
    Score.....................Good
  15. Nick_Scratch
    Mar 6, 2021
    7
    Can't believe it's taken me this long to dive into the OG console horror game. It absolutely holds up.
  16. miguevindiano
    Sep 17, 2021
    7
    If we focus on the PS1 game, it's a 9 or 10 game and I'd love to play puzzle games like this nowadays. However, this is a remaster and they should have made more changes. For example, once you go into the mansion you have to follow the specific steps the game wants, because if you explore and full your inventory without the object to find the first chest, you'll have to restart the gameIf we focus on the PS1 game, it's a 9 or 10 game and I'd love to play puzzle games like this nowadays. However, this is a remaster and they should have made more changes. For example, once you go into the mansion you have to follow the specific steps the game wants, because if you explore and full your inventory without the object to find the first chest, you'll have to restart the game (it sucked). Besides these changes they should have done, I enjoyed it like a child.… Expand
  17. greyestfox
    Nov 24, 2020
    7
    I like RE Remake a lot but it has several issues that are unforgivable for a PS4 era game and probably were also out of date when it was released on the PS3. The main gripe is that the game boots you out to the title screen every time you die. The only other games I've played that do this were on the SNES. This doesn't add to the difficulty or feel of the game, it only adds annoyance.I like RE Remake a lot but it has several issues that are unforgivable for a PS4 era game and probably were also out of date when it was released on the PS3. The main gripe is that the game boots you out to the title screen every time you die. The only other games I've played that do this were on the SNES. This doesn't add to the difficulty or feel of the game, it only adds annoyance.

    Another sin of RE Remake is that it doesn't guide you where to go or what to do like more modern games. The first time I played I got completely stuck early on and had to look at a guide to figure out what to do and where to go. Again, this feels outdated.

    Tank controls don't feel great but the first RE game I played was RE4 so I was used to that. But if you've never played a game with tank controls it is a ROUGH transition from more independent character movement schemes.

    The story of RE Remake is relatively interesting. The level design is challenging due to all the locked doors and the enemy encounters but I enjoyed it and the traditional horror feel it gave off. If you like trying to get all the trophies in games you play you should be forewarned that some of the trophies for this aren't something I would ever attempt due to their extreme "challenge run" level of difficulty.

    Overall RE Remake is a good game and from what I've watched and heard it's a great improvement over the original RE. But I really hope they remake RE1 again in the RE engine with quality of life improvements that bring the game and story into the modern era.    … Expand
  18. renatoelyone
    May 4, 2023
    5
    Jogo mediano pra baixo, historia fraca, personagem sem carisma, gameplay mediano. O melhor desse jogos são os graficos. jogo muito repetitivo ao extremo sem variedade de combate Collaps
  19. leonomurchu
    Jun 6, 2021
    7
    This is a great game, a real classic. The gameplay is very dated by now and some of the puzzles are extremely cryptic so thats why I have not given it a higher score. Well worth playing though even in 2021!
  20. BLACKnPROUD
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
    I can recognize that the game was revolutionary for it's time, but some of the dated gaming mechanics (such as the small inventory) were so insufferable to the point that I would never play the game again.

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#29 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#33 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#65 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  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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