Resident Evil HD Remaster

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  1. Boborax1
    Aug 27, 2023
    9
    Score: 8.9/10

    This is the 3rd resident evil game I played,I am new to the series so I have no actual nostalgia for this game,yet it somehow managed to make me feel nostalgic.It's way different compared to the other 2 resident evil games I've played ,which are Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 4 Remake. I really loved the fixed camera ,it adds tension in a different way and    Score: 8.9/10

    This is the 3rd resident evil game I played,I am new to the series so I have no actual nostalgia for this game,yet it somehow managed to make me feel nostalgic.It's way different compared to the other 2 resident evil games I've played ,which are Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 4 Remake.

    I really loved the fixed camera ,it adds tension in a different way and enhances the atmosphere .The game has great level design ,which is unique and filled with multiple intriguing puzzles that characterize the series .The atmosphere is eerie and cool.The game looks stellar despite its age and has a great art direction .

    There were some genuinely terriffying moments like the first crimson head and hunter encounter. The story progresses naturally and smoothly and is pretty interesting as it unfolds.Endings can be different depending on the player's actions and exploration,which is a huge bonus on my book.The bosses are not as great as in more recent games,but are still really pretty cool and distinct.

    The sound design and music are great as well,there are some really iconic themes,like the safe room one.

    I have only 1 complaint about this game,which is the 2nd character scenario.The differences between Jill's and Chris' playthrough are minimal , the bosses are exactly the same and even the item placement doesnt change.I would really like for the 2 scenarios to be interconnected,but it is what it is .It could be that it was my first playthrough ,but I enjoyed my Jill run way more,not because of chris' inconveniences ,but just because everything was new to me at that point and there was tension,I also enjoyed Jill way more as a character.

    All in all REmake is a fantastic game and one of my favourites for sure .I would definitely recommend it even to a person that is not that much into the older style of Resident Evil ,because that's the series' roots    … Expand
  2. manoel-gomes
    Aug 2, 2023
    9
    bom demais. o único problema é que algumas partes como a da mansão ficam enjoativas depois de um tempo nelas, más é um bom jogo recomendo demais.

    porque resident evil 3 não seguiu este exemplo?
  3. J_R
    May 21, 2023
    9
    9.7/10

    The pinnacle of survival horror and one of the greatest games ever made. It's been over 20 years and I still love it just as much if not more. Survival horror gameplay is so satisfying, especially in Resident Evil Remake. When you start out you feel like a mouse trapped in a violent maze. Then you start to learn the map, figure things out, get better and make your way through.    9.7/10

    The pinnacle of survival horror and one of the greatest games ever made. It's been over 20 years and I still love it just as much if not more.

    Survival horror gameplay is so satisfying, especially in Resident Evil Remake. When you start out you feel like a mouse trapped in a violent maze. Then you start to learn the map, figure things out, get better and make your way through. Then the replays begin. You go from fumbling your way through to attempting things like harder difficulties, speed runs, no save runs, no hit runs, etc. It is so enjoyable, rewarding and fun. If there was any game I could forget and experience all over again it would probably be this.

    Every enemy encounter is meaningful because they don’t go down quickly and you have to consider the risk, limited resources, item management and backtracking. When you approach a zombie or hear one around the corner you need to stop and make a decision. Do I take it out or try to run past? Is there another way to go? How much health and/or ammo do I have? How much health and ammo is back in the item box? When am I going back to the item box? How often am I going to come back here? If I put it down will I come back and burn it so it doesn’t get back up? What do I do if I get hit? Do I have any self defence items? How much progress will I lose if I die? The game allows you to screw yourself and never holds your hand but this makes overcoming it so much sweeter. It is utterly fantastic.

    Then on top of this there is enjoyable exploration through creepy, atmospheric environments that you slowly unlock your way further into. With tense action against tough, scary enemies that forces you to stand your ground or run. The weapons hit hard and can produce graphic headshots and you can die just as horrifically. And the puzzles that are just right. Nasty traps, horror, gore and jump scares. This game recipe is f**king exquisite.

    The presentation is stellar. The fixed camera angles allow the developers to perfectly frame the whole game to increase the atmosphere, horror and player discomfort, and to highlight or hide things for the player. The visuals and art direction are excellent. The environments are gorgeous and detailed or dirty and gruesome when needed. The mansion is stunning and has so much atmosphere. It is my favourite video game location ever, it’s that good. The character and enemy models are great. The game is getting old now but still looks so good. Of course the audio is top notch too. The music, sound effects and ambient noises are so well done but they also knew when to have restraint and it’s all such a big part of the game's unnerving atmosphere.

    I love the characters, story, lore and dialogue too. The history of the mansion, Umbrella and the experiments is fun to dive into and all the notes/diaries/documents are worth reading. Jill, Chris, Barry, Rebecca, Wesker, even poor Richard, I love them all. The famous dialogue is a joy as is the B horror movie vibe.

    The only thing I can think of that is wrong is that I wish there was more of it and that we still got games like this regularly. A little bit longer, more options, more unlockables, more variety on further playthroughs. But I’m probably just being greedy, this game is near perfect. The only other issue is that the cave and laboratory areas are not as memorable as the mansion and residence for me.

    It improves on everything from the original while staying true to that vision. It doesn’t really throw anything away or remix stuff too much. It just makes it better and the new additions fit in so well it’s like they were always meant to be there.

    Go play this now if you've never tried it. I’m serious, I don’t care what your plans are. If you’ve never played Resident Evil Remake, fix that as soon as possible. I’m jealous that you get to experience this for the first time and wish I could again. Give it some time, you will get used to the older gameplay style and find it really works for this type of game. I hope as many people as possible enjoy this. Resident Evil Remake is how remakes should be done and how well games in general should be done.

    9.7/10    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. GabriMH19
    Apr 17, 2023
    8
    - RESIDENT EVIL HD REMASTER -

    Ambientación 9 Escenarios 8
    Narrativa 7 Personajes 6
    Dificultad 8 Jugabilidad 7
    Mecánicas 7 Gráficos 7
    Innovación 6 Contenido 8
    Errores o bugs 9 Plano artístico 8
  6. Terminator1218
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Very well done remaster of the 2002 gamecube remake the improvement is very noticable and it's not just improved resolution Capcom has imoroved the textures and models and on top of that added new content which didn't exist in the 2002 remake like real survivor mode and invisible enemy mode
  7. phoenix_prjct
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    Final Thoughts:

    Before the era of remakes, Resident Evil: Remake stood tall as a passionate perseverance of a game that undeniably defined the survival horror genre. The original has not aged well, with the blocky graphics, bright environments, and intensely cheesy action/horror balance, it’s not a good representation today of its impact back when it was released. Remake rectifies this,    Final Thoughts:

    Before the era of remakes, Resident Evil: Remake stood tall as a passionate perseverance of a game that undeniably defined the survival horror genre. The original has not aged well, with the blocky graphics, bright environments, and intensely cheesy action/horror balance, it’s not a good representation today of its impact back when it was released. Remake rectifies this, becoming the definitive version of the first in the series; ageless, gorgeous, and, for hardcore fans, Resident Evil: Remake is the epitome of what makes the franchise great.

    For the full review and more posts like it, visit my site: https://thephoenixprjct.com/%f0%9f%8e%ae-resident-evil-remake-resident-evil-1-in-depth-review-%f0%9f%8e%ae/    … Expand
  8. uncleblazer
    Mar 12, 2023
    9
    didn't try this game for years, but slowly got hooked as i figured out puzzles and made it deeper into the game. it's so good. working for platinum trophy as i can't put it down right now. hope the other games are as good.
  9. Borgoros
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Remaster done in a fantastic way of an all time creepy 90's classic. I would love a remake of this, but the mansion and tension here is perfect for a remaster.
  10. 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.
  11. Keenan84
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    A stunning, beautiful remake. Probably the best remake of ever. The gold Era of Capcom.
  12. 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
  13. hileger
    Dec 3, 2022
    8
    Реймейк хороший . сарком надеюсь резик 4 улучшите а то он то говном был
  14. hector_bcn98
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    Sufre de las mecánicas que hace años se quedaron anticuadas, como la cámara y los controles de tanque, pero sigue siendo un clásico referente del género.
  15. AhoyNut
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Wish my fear of spiders wasn't real so killing the spiders wont make me go into full pop off mode where I feel like I can conquer all continents.
  16. ReubenIsAGod
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    **** Love this game! vvv hype action experience. The survial horror elements are great. Resident Evil justttt issss the most iconic & probably mostt consistent video-game long-running out there !!! Just v fun, thrilling and fun!
  17. 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
  18. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    Great remaster of a classic, can be difficult to get used to the gameplay today with the camera angles and combat, otherwise give it a try.
  19. 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.
  20. Jackwill
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    По началу очень душно за счёт не понимания загадок. Удовольствие начал получать спустя пару часов игры, но зато сразу начал кайфовать от решения головоломок и сурвайвала. Под конец прошёл на одном дыхании.
  21. 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
  22. MaxPayneIsGod
    May 11, 2022
    8
    A game that has truly stood the test of time.
    The scares and tension are all there, I'm so glad I finally played through it.
    If you appreciate decent horror games you owe it to yourself to play this
  23. Boldanone
    Apr 30, 2022
    8
    I like Resident Evil games for the exploring of the location, atmosphere, puzzles. This game has it all. Kinda got tired of the same old mansion. (not the first RE game I played)
  24. kyle20ellis
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    Games get it right when it comes to remakes (or at least most of them do). Hollywood could use a few lessons when it comes to video games in many ways.

    While the original 1996 version was an amazing game, and my first foray into the Survival Horror Genre, this game is far superior in many ways. The graphics are much better, and still hold up to this day considering this is a 2002    Games get it right when it comes to remakes (or at least most of them do). Hollywood could use a few lessons when it comes to video games in many ways.

    While the original 1996 version was an amazing game, and my first foray into the Survival Horror Genre, this game is far superior in many ways. The graphics are much better, and still hold up to this day considering this is a 2002 Gamecube Port. Of course graphics have gotten a lot better than this since, but unlike the original it does hold up greatly. The gameplay is a lot better than the original, and just as frustrating but in that good kind of way if you know what I mean.

    The story is expanded upon and more things are added it while keeping most of the original work, although it does change up quite a few things which is nice because you expect something to happen because it did in the original game but instead something entirely different takes place, keeping it new and fresh for us longtime fans.

    The soundtrack is amazing from music to ambience. There's nothing like running down a dark hallway after being scared out of your mind from a zombie to jumping at the sound of thunder in the distance. There are a few new enemies to contend with, as well as all the original ones. The Crimson Heads are quite intense, which reminds me make sure to burn all the zombie corpses in places that you will frequent often (you can thank me later).

    The game still has that B Horror quality about it, but sadly the original did a much better job in that department. While this one still has that feel, the acting isn't as bad which is what made the original so loveable. Now don't get me wrong the acting in this game isn't Academy Award Winning and at many times is pretty bad, it just doesn't have that original feel.

    All in all this was a great experience and it was fun to jump back into the world that opened my eyes to horror gaming. If you're fan of the original or a newcomer this is an amazing game for you to explore. However, I do recommend playing the original (if you haven't already). I will be playing this game again very soon. I have only done the Jill storyline, but I am sure the Chris story is just as engaging.

    I played this on the PS4.    … Expand
  25. SebbyMakesMusic
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    It really needs to be said: The Gamecube version of this game was actually better. I played the two versions back-to-back and the GC version somehow has better graphics and is more difficult, even on easy.

    As for this version, there are updated controls that make it way easier to move; No revolving turning, just point in the direction relative to the camera angle, and if you want to    It really needs to be said: The Gamecube version of this game was actually better. I played the two versions back-to-back and the GC version somehow has better graphics and is more difficult, even on easy.

    As for this version, there are updated controls that make it way easier to move; No revolving turning, just point in the direction relative to the camera angle, and if you want to keep running in that direction, don't deviate on your left stick and you'll keep running straight, no problem. It might take a second to get used to, but realistically, it takes less time to get used to this version than it did to the original game.

    Multiple game modes and accomplishments make this replayable. My only real complaint, aside from this having brighter lighting and smoother textures than the GC version (which was grittier, better for horror), is that they eventually replace certain zombies with self-destructing zombies you can't shoot after you unlock an infinite ammo gun, and it's just really annoying that you can't turn it off because I've played for 40+ minutes without saving before just to accidentally lock on, hit the trigger, and BOOM, game over. Aside from that, this is absolutely a worthy version of the game. Let's just hope for an FPS version some day.    … Expand
  26. RobCampbell
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    One of the Best Resident Evil games ever, the 96 original was superb but this perfects it in every way. It has one of the best settings in the entire series. Graphics still look amazing even after all these years. Story is superb and the cheesy acting adds to the charm, all the characters are awesome.
  27. Khristian5
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Han pasado casi 20 años desde que salieron ambos juegos y siguen luciendo de maravilla. Mi favorito es este primer Resident Evil que salió en Game Cube. Tenía todo lo que quería en este videojuego. Aparte es un manual de como hacer un excelente Remake, gráficos mejorados, historia fiel al original algo ampliada y su jugabilidad intacta. Sobre Resident Evil 0, está por debajo del remake delHan pasado casi 20 años desde que salieron ambos juegos y siguen luciendo de maravilla. Mi favorito es este primer Resident Evil que salió en Game Cube. Tenía todo lo que quería en este videojuego. Aparte es un manual de como hacer un excelente Remake, gráficos mejorados, historia fiel al original algo ampliada y su jugabilidad intacta. Sobre Resident Evil 0, está por debajo del remake del 1, pero es un señor juego. Billy Cohen es un personaje que me encantaría volver a ver por la saga en un futuro. Poder disfrutar de ambos juegos en un mismo disco es un regalo que guardo con un cariño muy especial en mi versión de PS4.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. JimPickens
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How do you make Resident Evil on the ps1 better? by remaking it with modern graphics (for 2002) relatively good voice acting, adding whole new enemies and gameplay sections AND updating the gameplay. Now how do you make THAT better? HD baby.

    Resident Evil released on the ps1 in 1996 and was remade in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube, which was finally remastered for ps4 and PC in 2015. It's the only version of Resident Evil I have ever played and frankly, it's the only version I want to play, because it is amazing.

    The story and gameplay luckily hasn't changed much since this is a much more faithful remake than either of the new remakes Capcom have been giving us lately. We still have fixed camera angles and tank controls, though you CAN turn them off, I don't because I really think that gameplay style works for these games better than a more modern style.

    The story follows Special Tactics and Rescue Squad, better known as S.T.A.R.S Alpha Team as they travel into the Arklay Mountains in search of S.T.A.R.S Bravo Team, who've mysteriously gone missing. We follow Chris Redfield, big muscular man with muscles, he takes less damage but only has 4 inventory slots, Jill Valentine, the objectively better character, who takes more damage, but has 6 inventory slots, and a lockpick, which is far more useful than extra health. As for side characters, there's Albert Wesker, the man who wears sunglasses indoors, but it's not suspicious we swear and Barry Burton, the best character ever written. We also have a few S.T.A.R.S Bravo team members who all die almost immediately save for one, and Brad the helicopter pilot, but we don't talk about Brad the helicopter pilot. Following this absolute ensemble cast we make our way through The Spencer Mansion, if you go with Chris you'll be taking this journey with the help of Bravo survivor Rebecca Chambers, how did a rookie like Rebecca manage to survive all by her lonesome in such a dangerous place? You'll have to play Resident Evil 0 to find out, no I haven't finished it. Now if you go with Jill, you'll be accompanied by Barry who will show up occasionally to kick ass, he'll kill the first zombie you encounter with his huge ass magnum revolver, and show up during the Plant 42 boss fight with a goddamn flamethrower and take like half its health off. He also has a very good subplot that you don't get to see as Chris, and Rebecca doesn't quite deliver in the same way. And Chris can't play the piano so like... Why even bother? By the end of the game you'll discover an underground lab where you'll soon find that Wesker is actually working for the pharmaceutical company Umbrella who may or may not be a real pharmecu- they're evil, everybody knows, Umbrella created the T-Virus which is what's making all the zombies and the giant plant, snake and sharks, and our very own Wesker works for them... or doesn't? He says he plans to double cross them but honestly he seems comically incompetent, he lives for Chris to one up him and then finally get blown up in RE5. Once Chris or Jill confronts Wesker and he reveals his magnum opus, The Tyrant. While not quite living up to Mr. X or Nemesis in my mind, Tyrant has a very unique design that I like quite a lot, his torn flesh, his exposed heart and muscle, his giant claws ripe for ripping deep into your chest, all brought together by his massive, imposing form, and his boss fight doesn't disappoint, it's hard but if you can survive long enough, Brad the helicopter pilot returns, and he's brought a 4 shot rocket launcher, and with one last attack, you blow up the Tyrant and escape the mansion just before it explodes. What's more, on your second playthrough, Tyrant will actually knock away your first rocket, making you shoot him once more, and it is absolutely terrifying the first time you see it.

    REmake is a great game that takes the groundwork the classic ps1 game set and builds upon it greatly, complete with added sections and with Lisa Trevor, who becomes so iconic to this game that it's hard to picture it without her. Where the game falls just short of perfection is in its voice acting, it has the same issue as Symphony of The Night and Silent Hill 2 HD, while technically better, it loses some charm along the way and becomes less of what it was, losing "Jill sandwich" "master of unlocking" and "DON'T OPEN THAT DOOR" feels like losing half the experience, I really would've preferred they just dub the old lines over the new game.

    Overall REmake is a superb title and one I love, I couldn't recommend it over the original as I've yet to play it, however speaking as somebody who's first Resident Evil experience was this game, I can't recommend it enough.    … Expand
  30. motchymotch
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    Unreal, brutal, scary as **** Best resident evil game by far.

    Best remake of a game by far.
  31. 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!
  32. ofenderz0
    May 13, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece in Survival Horror and one of the best remakes ever made. No cut content, just a 1:1 remake with additional story moments and lore. Makes me wish we got to see what Capcom could’ve done with a RE2 and RE3 Remake during the GameCube era.
  33. lessacebola
    Apr 27, 2021
    8
    Um ótimo jogo de terror/puzzle, apesar de não gostar desse estilo de combate esse jogo se superou.
  34. 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.
  35. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    7
    Gameplay..............Poor
    Graphics................Good
    Story.......................Great
    Score.....................Good
  36. 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
  37. JuliusPS
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Obra prima. Fiel ao original, acrescenta elementos e coisas e tudo é feito com perfeição e riqueza de detalhes. Maravilhoso.
  38. 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
  39. Diminutu
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    O verdadeiro modelo de todos os remakes do mundo. Um jogo que não somente retrata com fidelidade o titulo original como também acrescenta à ele. Um clássico absoluto do gênero que faz jus ao nome do mesmo. O que me encante nesse jogo é a sua essência: ele é todo sobre resolver problemas, em primeiro plano seriam os problemas de como de fato seu personagem acessará novas areas, paraO verdadeiro modelo de todos os remakes do mundo. Um jogo que não somente retrata com fidelidade o titulo original como também acrescenta à ele. Um clássico absoluto do gênero que faz jus ao nome do mesmo. O que me encante nesse jogo é a sua essência: ele é todo sobre resolver problemas, em primeiro plano seriam os problemas de como de fato seu personagem acessará novas areas, para descobrir os segredos daquela situação e eventualmente escapar do pesadelo, ou seja dar seguimento a narrativa da história, porem, o que torna esse jogo sublime é que, enquanto isso você deve resolver a segunda classe de problemas que são: como ir de um lugar ao outro preservando o máximo de recursos que eu posso, isso é como eu posso ir do ponto A ao ponto B passando por uma rota (que não é só uma) que tenha menos chances de eu ser pego por um inimigo e que eu precise gastar menos munição ou itens de cura. Elementos sublimes que favorecem essa gameplay fantástica que descrevi a cima: 1 - O número limitado de itens que podem ser levados no inventario. 2 - A limitação dos recursos que existem no jogo. 3 - A imitação da mecânica de jogabilidade dificultando os combates. 4 - A não linearidade dos objetivos e a existência de objetivos não essenciais para o fim do jogo. 5 - O sistema de crimson heads que faz o jogador repensar suas ações baseadas em consequências futuras. E 6 - A mudança dos inimigos encontrados em certas áreas com a progressão do jogo. Além disso esse jogo se destaca por acrescentar coisas que n existiam na obra original, tanto no modo principal como também modos extras que aumentam o fator replay do jogo. Na minha opinião esse jogo é fantástico e entra fácil no meu Top 3, mas um resalva deve ser feita: esse é um jogo de uma outra época aonde as pessoas passavam tempos maiores e desenvolviam relações mais profundas e duradouras com as coisas. Hoje em dia a velocidade das coisas é maior e as pessoas tendem a serem ansiosas e quererem terminar as coisas mais rápidas que elas deveriam. Esteja ciente que esse é um jogo em que a relação que vc construirá com a obra, com aquele cenário vai necessitar de um tempo de paz que vc tenha para jogar o jogo.… Expand
  40. Daniel2005
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    The best remake in the videogame history! Amazing atmosfere, amazing and challenging puzzles, amazing side storys, amazing creatures! For new generations this game is probably too hard because you actually must use brain to play this game properly...
  41. SebbyPlaysMusic
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Since this is a well-known, thoroughly reviewed title, I'm going to focus on the differences in this specific title from the other versions of this game.
    On its own: The major improvement to this game on this version is the ability to move in any direction at any point, as opposed to using left and right to turn your character, which may have built more suspense in the original, or led to    Since this is a well-known, thoroughly reviewed title, I'm going to focus on the differences in this specific title from the other versions of this game.
    On its own: The major improvement to this game on this version is the ability to move in any direction at any point, as opposed to using left and right to turn your character, which may have built more suspense in the original, or led to cheaper deaths, depending on your personal opinion. It might seem tricky with the fixed camera angles, but if you just keep the analogue stick in place over angle switches, you'll run in a straight line until you redirect the character, which is pretty easy to get the hang of. Overall, the controls and added outfits are the strong points for this version.

    Compared to the Gamecube version:
    I only just tried the GC version of the game, and this is where some of the faults start to become a lot more obvious when viewing it through the lens of a nearly 20 year old game.
    The aspects that were easily better on Gamecube:
    - Grittier graphics, inspiring a more haunted feeling. In contrast, HDR looks a little too smooth and clean.
    - Better lighting.
    - Occasionally different camera angles, sometimes hinting at the suggestion of being stalked by someone.
    - Enemies moved notably faster, even on Easy setting. I got killed by the first dog.
    - The lay-out was actually slightly trickier on GC, with some halls/items being placed in slightly more dangerous positions.

    Overall, if you have a Gamecube, that version is overall more engaging, but the PS4 version has a control scheme that may appeal to people who don't like the original control scheme.

    Still worth getting, ALTHOUGH when you beat the game in a manner that unlocks the infinite ammo pistol, they add this one zombie strapped with bombs that auto-kills you when you shoot it, you can't turn it off, and it blows chunks.    … Expand
  42. HerosAmazonum
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Um ótimo Remake (ou remaster, chamem do que quiserem), fiel ao original em sua maior parte. Sou apaixonado pelo original e me apaixonei de novo por esse. Se teve algum erro foi não manterem alguns puzzles como no jogo original, mas com certeza é um dos melhores RE lançados em anos.
  43. Hola12345678138
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Sin spoilers solo te puedo decir que mejora al juego original en muchos aspectos
  44. J0hlss0n
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. The feeling of the mansion and everything captured near perfectly from the PS1 original, one of the very best games Ive played!
  45. Nitroproprionic
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Beautifully loyal to the original, possibly my favorite game of all time. Not everyone will enjoy it as much as I did but well worth a try for anyone. I even feel so strongly about this game I still play it in 2020, and came back to write this fawning review.
  46. MichaelStark87
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is real survival horror at its best. I cannot find one thing that I didn't like. Maybe only they should make different scenarios for both characters instead same in both playthrough. Fixed camera angles should return to games in future
  47. ElCaptain
    Jul 19, 2020
    2
    Honestly, this game has aged terribly. Other RE games are so much better than this
  48. p_ulisses
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    I didn't play the original version of this game, but my friends say that it improved a lot. Even though the mechanics are dated, they work perfectly, offering challenge, exploration and of course a thriller feeling which never stops during the campaign. The controls are tight, but I had some problems with shooting enemies in certain camera angles with fast-moving enemies. But I think it'sI didn't play the original version of this game, but my friends say that it improved a lot. Even though the mechanics are dated, they work perfectly, offering challenge, exploration and of course a thriller feeling which never stops during the campaign. The controls are tight, but I had some problems with shooting enemies in certain camera angles with fast-moving enemies. But I think it's the game only sin.… Expand
  49. Serpico
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    No hay que decir sobre este clásico de clásicos, más que es una gran adaptación del Resident Evil original de 1996, con excelente diseño de escenarios, acertijos y enemigos. Una historia con distintas variantes de acuerdo a las decisiones que tomes, diversos modos de juego y una atmosfera inquietante y terrorífica. Si eres fan de Resident Evil, este videojuego debería estar a tu top 3.
  50. Hmody10087
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best classic Resident Evil game i ever play when you start playing this game you can't stop playing.… Expand
  51. agusss
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una joya del survival horror. Si te gusta el horror y los escenarios enigmáticos, este es el juego. Uno de los mejores RE, en gráficos, personajes, criaturas, mecánicas, etc.… Expand
  52. MisterGodfather
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I got this game for free, so that helps it's overall rating. If you can get past the old school control scheme, then this game is a must play for any survival horror fan. My Game of The Year for 2015.
  53. BeboFett
    May 25, 2020
    9
    At the beginning I was a little reluctant to buy this release (I had already played it on Nintendo GameCube) and I ended up loving this remastered edition. There's no doubt that this update perfected the remake, even though it doesn't look like a current generation game.
  54. Kashmoney
    May 14, 2020
    9
    I get scared just thinking about this game.

    What is it?: Resident Evil is a video game series that began during the old days of the PS1 with the original game titled Resident Evil. It's the game that many would say really kickstarted the idea of Survival Horror games and oh boy is it terrifying, for back then anyways. In today's standards, the og game may make you shiver today, but this    I get scared just thinking about this game.

    What is it?: Resident Evil is a video game series that began during the old days of the PS1 with the original game titled Resident Evil. It's the game that many would say really kickstarted the idea of Survival Horror games and oh boy is it terrifying, for back then anyways. In today's standards, the og game may make you shiver today, but this HD Remaster will make you not want to sleep with the lights off tonight. You start off the game by choosing either Jill Valentine or Chris Redfield who are part of S.T.A.R.S., a highly skilled team of individuals who take on different tasks that involve anything out of police hands in Raccoon City. Jill and Chris' team get stranded in the woods of the Arklay Mountains after trying to search and rescue their Bravo team. Instead of encountering Bravo Team, they find out that woods are infested with monsters and had to hide out in the iconic Spencer Mansion. From there, Jill and Chris have to complete puzzles, find their teammates, and fight their way through zombies and monsters.

    The good: The game can be quite difficult to understand all the puzzles, which leaves the player to really think of what to do, or look up a guide every now and then like me, to get through the mansion. Controls are tank controls, meaning that using the D-Pad on your PS4 is the more optimal choice for moving around, and at first, I didn't like these controls. However, after doing some time with the game, I came to like the controls and angled camera views. The game also provides a lot of weapons to combat enemies like shotguns, rifles, bazooka, grenade launcher, etc. so that's fun. The enemies in this game can really make you jump, especially the giant spiders and their sound effects which just makes me want to curl up in a ball. The lore in this game is also quite nice and does give you an image of what the hell happened in the mansion and who is somewhat responsible for this nightmare.

    The bad: Honestly, I personally don't have a problem with the game. But, if I had to put one here it would be the fact that the game doesn't have a lot of replay value. I mean yeah you can go through the whole game again on a higher difficulty, however, not everyone will probably want to do that. Also, costumes while cool could have been replaced with something else to make the game stand out more.

    Final Thoughts: Resident Evil HD is a great game for anyone who wants to get started in horror games. The puzzles are fun, the soundtrack intimidates the player, the monsters feel like the stuff of nightmares, and the graphics are just great to look at. As long as you have the light on, you shouldn't be too scared to enjoy this game.    … Expand
  55. 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
  56. goanchito
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Pefrect...

    If you want a nice easy game where you blow your enemy' heads off, then don't play this game. RESIDENT EVIL is about Survival Horror, and this game is no different. You won't get any help in the game and sometimes the game is so difficult it will feel like it's beating you down on your knees. I played this on the most difficult difficulty and let me tell you; this game is    Pefrect...

    If you want a nice easy game where you blow your enemy' heads off, then don't play this game. RESIDENT EVIL is about Survival Horror, and this game is no different. You won't get any help in the game and sometimes the game is so difficult it will feel like it's beating you down on your knees. I played this on the most difficult difficulty and let me tell you; this game is insane!!! Capcom did a good job with this game and it's horror. Some people complain about the camera and It's positioning throughout the game, but I feel like that's what makes the experience scary. Sometimes you can't see what's in front of you and hear noises, so with fear you Wonder what might be infront of you.
    So yeah... If you like a game where you are constantly backtracking and managing your inventory and doing complicated puzzles and constantly thinking and discovering various places with lots of detail and being on edge knowing that if you loose you have to start all over again since your kast save...

    Then this is tge game for you. Perfect horror survival horror game. Now let me WARN you: It can get frustrating sometimes if you don't plan your strategy and prepare yourself. But that's what makes this game awesome :)    … Expand
  57. GaryMc_Live
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    it’s hard to argue that Resident Evil Remake is not the perfect “remake”. It features a complete re-creation of the story and features brand new quality of life improvements. With the original story, an improved tone and new scary elements, Resident Evil rises above all in being the flag-bearer for all future remakes and the next instalments in the mainline franchise.
  58. Daev112
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Unibubble is a casual trash gamer loolll. Blinded by nostalgia lmaoo the game still plays fine, it's your little casual brain that can't handle this game. Pls go back to your fortnite or whatever mindless game you're playing right now lmao. I bet you're the type of person that complains that Dark Souls is too hard. Oh pls don't even touch video games again. People like you is why theUnibubble is a casual trash gamer loolll. Blinded by nostalgia lmaoo the game still plays fine, it's your little casual brain that can't handle this game. Pls go back to your fortnite or whatever mindless game you're playing right now lmao. I bet you're the type of person that complains that Dark Souls is too hard. Oh pls don't even touch video games again. People like you is why the industry is keep dropping standards.… Expand
  59. Doggy
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    The most faithful AND masterful remake, ever.
    The one that started the boom of recreating older classics with the latest tech.
    The pinnacle of the true survival-horror genre.
    An absolutely addicting, fun game, with stellar visuals and audio-design.
    TONS of replay-value, and believe me - you will want to revisit the Spencer mansion, over and over again!
  60. guiletheguiles
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    This is not only how I imagined RE1 when I first played it, back when I was a kid, but also better. Everything about it. The mansion, the new surprises, the graphics, the silly/scary story, the atmosphere, combat, unlockables, sound... Absolutely amazing.
    The only bad things, in my opinion, are the cameras, tank controls and the whole inventory system. It makes for a tense experience, but    This is not only how I imagined RE1 when I first played it, back when I was a kid, but also better. Everything about it. The mansion, the new surprises, the graphics, the silly/scary story, the atmosphere, combat, unlockables, sound... Absolutely amazing.
    The only bad things, in my opinion, are the cameras, tank controls and the whole inventory system. It makes for a tense experience, but a dated one, a little.
    But don't let that break you. This game is a masterpiece!    … Expand
  61. nnevill
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    Played the game in 2020. Of course graphics is not that good as in Resident Evil 2 Remake, control is quite archaic etc etc. But for game which initially has been released almost 25 years ago gameplay, plot an other stuff are very ok.
  62. Johannus
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    It is really outdated game. The resolution is poor, the camera does not show your opponents 50% of time, the story is simple and silly - it is obvious that the game is old. My wife even asked me how can I play this in 2020. However, somehow I was scared most of the time and quite enjoyed it. Except for the really easy final boss fight. Immediately after RE1 I started to play Resident EvilIt is really outdated game. The resolution is poor, the camera does not show your opponents 50% of time, the story is simple and silly - it is obvious that the game is old. My wife even asked me how can I play this in 2020. However, somehow I was scared most of the time and quite enjoyed it. Except for the really easy final boss fight. Immediately after RE1 I started to play Resident Evil 2 Remaster which is "somehow" much much better game. RE1 is something like Silent Hill 1 or 2 - these days it is outdated, but still great horror games.… Expand
  63. painava
    Jan 16, 2020
    8
    Great remaster, however some mechanics are outdated (which of course is to expected) especially the loading screens every time a door is opened.
  64. Albertwesker959
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    It was a masterpiece than and it's even better now for ps4, whit better control and updated graphic this game remain one of the best in the series
  65. Breizheart
    Nov 24, 2019
    8
    Very pleased to rediscover this classic game in a remastered version with a revisited gameplay and settings. The journey is short but there's a lot replay value with 2 stories ( 2 main characters) and some speedrun challenge. A very good game.
  66. egoBorder
    Aug 2, 2019
    8
    A great game that holds up even today, but not all of it has aged gracefully. Even in this remake, some game design choices are frustrating. And not all of the visuals get makeover: the CG cutscenes are notoriously compressed and ugly. But let's face it: Resident Evil is a true classic, and the first game is worth one playthrough. Best with a friend and a guide handy to make some ofA great game that holds up even today, but not all of it has aged gracefully. Even in this remake, some game design choices are frustrating. And not all of the visuals get makeover: the CG cutscenes are notoriously compressed and ugly. But let's face it: Resident Evil is a true classic, and the first game is worth one playthrough. Best with a friend and a guide handy to make some of the puzzles a breeze.… Expand
  67. UniDis
    May 20, 2019
    10
    Not only was the Resident Evil Remake for the Game Cube nice with things it expanded upon but being able to play it on a modern console in HD was great. I had a very enjoyable time with this and the game looks beautiful, especially the cut scenes. What was already a legendary game was made even better.
  68. ZaPaAl
    Feb 21, 2019
    8
    Very good game and very playable even for todays standards, but not perfect.

    It's very atmospheric and has nice little puzzles. The background graphic is in very fuzzy 2D and the angles are set, making it rather uncomfortable to navigate. Story and NPC interaction is very thin, but some side stories (in journals) are quite moving. I recommend getting mods like the reupscale project    Very good game and very playable even for todays standards, but not perfect.

    It's very atmospheric and has nice little puzzles.
    The background graphic is in very fuzzy 2D and the angles are set, making it rather uncomfortable to navigate. Story and NPC interaction is very thin, but some side stories (in journals) are quite moving.

    I recommend getting mods like the reupscale project and the door mod. (doors are otherwise really painful). I also did not like the limited save and limited cantine to burn zombies so I got a cheat script to fix that.

    It's starts quite thrilling, but it's a bit of a let down against the end. Was a fun journey all together, must have been a real thrill to play in 1996.    … Expand
  69. GarethB
    Feb 10, 2019
    8
    Back to the game that started it all, stuck in a zombie infested mansion with Jill trying to get out, plays just like the original and keeps the creepy atmosphere. Looks great in the remaster and the only negatives I have are the clunky controls.
  70. RazorSamurai
    Jan 26, 2019
    8
    сложно судить потому что я не играл в оригинальную версию на плойке. буду судить игру как реймейк вышедшую в 15-ом году. посмотрев на ютубе графон оригинальный игры я понял какая детальная и хорошая работа над текстурами и модельками была проведена. они так же поменяли музыку, и стала она звучать намного лучше. поменяли некоторые диалоги но об этом я не могу ручаться а говорю прочитавсложно судить потому что я не играл в оригинальную версию на плойке. буду судить игру как реймейк вышедшую в 15-ом году. посмотрев на ютубе графон оригинальный игры я понял какая детальная и хорошая работа над текстурами и модельками была проведена. они так же поменяли музыку, и стала она звучать намного лучше. поменяли некоторые диалоги но об этом я не могу ручаться а говорю прочитав несколько комментарии на ютубе люди удивляются что видят другие диалоги и кат-сцены. на этом и заканчивается обзор именно реймека.

    а теперь поговорим об игре, в принципе для того года игра революционная как в свое время был революционным халва первая, но жанры у них другие. просто проблема в том что очень много тупых и нелогичиских моментов но это уже наверное на разных вкус и лад. для тех людей (меня в том числе) станет проблемой то что нужно вечно бежать от другого конца карты в другую чтобы подобрать ту вещь и этой же вещью открыть дверь которая стояла вообще в другом месте. карта здесь полная хуйня, двери не обозначаются ничем и хуй поймешь какую дверь чем откроешь. а еще бесят ебанные ракурсы которые меняются во время перестрелки и тебя могут ебнуть там даже есть некоторые моменты когда дают тебе дедлайн и за это время тебе нужно чтото сделать изза этих ракурсов ты можешь обосраться и давай начинай сначала. наверное на этом все, а так сама игра балдежная, если сидеть чиллить и балдежно проходить рассматривая тело милой Джилл то можно кайфануть а то что игру можно второй раз пройти за другого персонажа с другими кат-сценами вообще сносит башку.    … Expand
  71. 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.
  72. tonyneculai
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    This is the first resident evil I play. It was a bit hard to get used to the annoying controls and the fixed cameras but it was worth it. An old game, but really really good, frightening, sometimes unexpected events occur, rare dull moments, difficult puzzles. The fixed cameras give a more intense game as you rarely see what is around you in the same room:) I played the game on the highestThis is the first resident evil I play. It was a bit hard to get used to the annoying controls and the fixed cameras but it was worth it. An old game, but really really good, frightening, sometimes unexpected events occur, rare dull moments, difficult puzzles. The fixed cameras give a more intense game as you rarely see what is around you in the same room:) I played the game on the highest difficulty and that gave the game a better experience as was difficult to save often, less ammo etc. Great sound in the game, and the design of the mansion can be used to do nowadays horror movies. Great game… Expand
  73. njja02
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    The game has some clunkyness to it, but overall this is one of the toughest and intense survival horror games I have ever played. The level design, the enemies, puzzles, and exploration are all fantastically done. The game even has an interesting story with cheesy and fun dialogue and characters. Loved it.
  74. 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
  75. NoShAnyMore
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    A classic survival horror masterpiece. Capcom should make a similar remake of RE2.
  76. chesaro
    Apr 17, 2018
    8
    Really great game, great unlockables (and no DLC which could be very important), the replayable value is also great as playing with Chris is a little different than Jill, this is the right way to do a remake.

    The only donwside, is that this is a lazy port, the models and some textures where upgraded, but all the cinematics are on what i think is the original resolution, and they look so    Really great game, great unlockables (and no DLC which could be very important), the replayable value is also great as playing with Chris is a little different than Jill, this is the right way to do a remake.

    The only donwside, is that this is a lazy port, the models and some textures where upgraded, but all the cinematics are on what i think is the original resolution, and they look so bad, those should be great on HD (or 4K i really don't care about 4K).

    I'm not sure as how much difference is between this and the PS3 versions are, but to me, both look almost the same, maybe the framerate looks better, but meh.    … Expand
  77. kibowman
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    The best survival horror game and game remake IMHO
    This game still holds up its quality until this very day. If you are new to survival horror genre, this game is the pioneer and is perfect for you to try.
  78. Nel
    Jun 29, 2017
    8
    Great game with a lot of fun interactive gameplay. Really gets you involved with the character, when you have to be very careful while playing. As for me it was my first time playing it, I enjoyed it alot better then some later resident evil games.
  79. Tacticz
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Resident Evil HD is one of my favorite games of all time. This remake originally came out on the GameCube, and Capcom did a great job with this remaster and port. The story is still the same as the original game on the PlayStation, but they expanded it, added new locations, and made the game longer. If you’re wanting to get into Resident Evil or just the horror genre in general, then thisResident Evil HD is one of my favorite games of all time. This remake originally came out on the GameCube, and Capcom did a great job with this remaster and port. The story is still the same as the original game on the PlayStation, but they expanded it, added new locations, and made the game longer. If you’re wanting to get into Resident Evil or just the horror genre in general, then this is a great starting point for both. The biggest complaint with this game are the controls. Personally, I can control it just fine. If you want to change it up a bit, you can play the game as a different character. This game also has a bunch of rewards for completing it in different ways, so there is plenty of replay value. I can’t recommend this game enough for horror fans. I absolutely adore this game and it is easily in my top ten favorite video games of all time.… Expand
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. pongkrit03
    Oct 17, 2016
    9
    This is my first time playing RE1 and I love the game so much. It brims with a lot of great puzzles, fear, and excitement. It took me 12 hours to finished the game by myself without looking at guide or walk through. I got senses of accomplishment every time I solved hard puzzles. Graphic is very good for old game like this. Story is also very good, better than I expected. You won't feelThis is my first time playing RE1 and I love the game so much. It brims with a lot of great puzzles, fear, and excitement. It took me 12 hours to finished the game by myself without looking at guide or walk through. I got senses of accomplishment every time I solved hard puzzles. Graphic is very good for old game like this. Story is also very good, better than I expected. You won't feel lonely even though you always alone in the mansion. Music helps a lot keep atmosphere horror. I deduct 1 point because of the inventory system that is so limited and thus made new player like me backtrack a lot.

    In sum, Resident Evil HD is a master piece horror action puzzled game. I recommend you not look at the walk through at first play so that you can clear the challenges of puzzles by yourself (which is one of cores of the game).    … Expand
  83. 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
  84. XxMayhemxX37
    Oct 9, 2016
    8
    Very good REMASTER and worth the $20 if you love games from the 90's
    I think reviewing this game as a REMASTER, and not a REMAKE, is very important.
    Don't pay attention to all the bad reviews of this game. Those reviewers are either; ignorant, don't understand game mechanics and how they have evolved over the years, or modern gamers who didn't research before they impulse purchased    Very good REMASTER and worth the $20 if you love games from the 90's
    I think reviewing this game as a REMASTER, and not a REMAKE, is very important.

    Don't pay attention to all the bad reviews of this game. Those reviewers are either; ignorant, don't understand game mechanics and how they have evolved over the years, or modern gamers who didn't research before they impulse purchased based off the RE name.

    This series took a huge turn from RE3 and RE4. Alot of gamers nowadays were too young to buy games before RE4 or weren't even born yet. The key issue with this game and it's bad reviews is that it is a game from the 1990's. There is a difference between aged games vs modern games. We all are reviewing a remaster of a PS1 game, not a remake... There is a MASSIVE difference.

    This game started the survival horror genre and literally coined the term, "survival horror" The resource management, trapped, need to get out alive, zombies and jump scares around every corner type of game that was new at the time, very different and very cool. The game features a 3D engine with static backgrounds, and fixed camera angles. It was probably the only way to do close quarters indoors video games at the time. You never knew what was lurking around every corner, besides impending death. The mechanic wasn't perfect. Yes, it kinda of sucked, but it was new and different, and being one of the first 3d games, we didn't have anything modern at the time to compare it to really, so we dealt with it and had a blast. Later PS1 games, allowed the use of a rotating camera to navigate the environment. Games of this time period also introduced new cinematic elements and CG movies and cutscenes which told a story unlike any games before them. RE was one of the first, it's development began in 1993 and was released in 1996.

    The game has a few things going for it that are extremely annoying. The camera angles, the small inventory, and backtracking because of said small inventory. But I can't rate these faults badly, because this isnt meant to be a new modern game. This isn't a remake(if it was they could redo the camera angle similar to RE4-6)
    It is a remaster of a old 1990's PS1 game, with these features, which were innovative and different and welcome in 1996. To understand this, you had to be old enough to appreciate this period of time, when we evolved from cartridges to cdrom games. It was a very cool time to be a gamer, and many things changed and were different in games. All new styles and game mechanics were welcome, as we all bought new systems, and discs for the first time. I remember i worked at KMart and put a PS1 and Final Fantasy VII on layaway. Playing these new discs on our new playstation was amazing, with 3d graphics, story, via gameplay and movie cutscenes. At the time, all these faults with the game weren't faults, but new and improved features which were awesome and new. Thats why the PS1 version of the game gets such high reviews.

    Ok, getting past all that and speaking about this remaster of a 1996 game in 2015. The graphics have been updated. They are better then any PS1 game, yet, nothing like todays standards. Again, PS1 players will appreciate this. The mansion and environments have been changed slightly.. Depending on the person, this is annoying or awesome. I think it's awesome. Some players wish the mansion was an exact replica but I actually love the small changes made to the environment and locations, it makes it a little bit different for the fans who have the mansion in their photographic memory.
    New puzzles as well, make the game sort of "new" for us.

    If your a modern player, who never played PS1. Search gameplay video, and see if it would interest you. Every sucker who has buyers remorse should of done this as alot of younger or newer players who didn't play the original are rating the camera very bad.

    The game wasn't perfect in 1996, and it's not now... It's not trying to modernize anything and doesn't need to. It's a prettied up PS1 game and a very good REMASTER. PS1 gaming nostalgia at it's best... I wish Sony or the original publishers would do this for more PS1 and PS2 games.. I know I'm in the minority when it comes to remasters, but I would love to own all the old classics with a fresh coat of paint. :)
    Remember,. this is a remaster of an old game, not a remake. Rate it as such, not a modern game    … Expand
  85. work_hard
    Aug 11, 2016
    10
    O melhor Resident Evil na minha opinião, historia, puzzles,personagens, trilha sonora, ambientação, honrando o nome da franquia, como é bom jogar essa maravilha do survivor horror. Ainda tem salvação a franquia e o grande exemplo é esse resident evil hd remake.
  86. M7mdatta
    Jul 4, 2016
    9
    a true survival horror game returns! definitely the scariest game ive played and also my fav. the deadly zombies, creepy hallways and spooky boss battles are all amazing !!
  87. TookieReview
    Jun 24, 2016
    8
    Welcome back to the world of survival horror. This is the remake of the original Resident Evil, that is now out in HD with a few little extras. The game itself is just as great as it always was. This is still to this day, my second favorite game within the whole franchise. It has a creepy setting, campy voice acting, and lovely characters that are all marks of the 90's. The gameplay isWelcome back to the world of survival horror. This is the remake of the original Resident Evil, that is now out in HD with a few little extras. The game itself is just as great as it always was. This is still to this day, my second favorite game within the whole franchise. It has a creepy setting, campy voice acting, and lovely characters that are all marks of the 90's. The gameplay is clunky, but not unplayable as someone would claim it to be. If you've been craving classic Resident Evil and you don't own a gamecube, this is one of the best ways to get back into the series roots. Oh, and this is the only good Resident Evil game with Barry in it. Mmm....Barry.… Expand
  88. fijiboy
    May 26, 2016
    9
    besides resident evil 4, this is the best resident evil game. This remastered version of the remake is easily the best way to play, it's gorgeous, and makes you realize how pretty pre rendered backgrounds can be. Easily the scariest game in the franchise, the old school gameplay still managed to make me jump out of my seat and fill me with a sense of dread in every hall of the mansion.besides resident evil 4, this is the best resident evil game. This remastered version of the remake is easily the best way to play, it's gorgeous, and makes you realize how pretty pre rendered backgrounds can be. Easily the scariest game in the franchise, the old school gameplay still managed to make me jump out of my seat and fill me with a sense of dread in every hall of the mansion. there is no reason to play the original, everything the original does is done better here and is way more accessible. you have the ability to play with the analog stick (Im not sure if that was a feature in the gamecube version or not) which is much nicer than tank controls, but if had to use them, I would be fine with it, but I know that's gonna be a make or break thing for most newcomers, for me its fine because I played a few of the original games. So even though some people may think the controls are old fashioned, I think they add to the tension and sense of vulnerability to the game and I'm sure that was the intention when the game was first released and in my opinion still works well today, in fact its quite refreshing as apposed to the saturated amount of first person horror games on the market right now. the fixed camera angle is able to achieve a different kind of horror that you simply can't do with over the shoulder or first person games. Instead of being focused on what is directly in front of you at all times, your focus dwells on the environment and makes you want to take the game slowly and cautiously, then when something happens you have to suddenly change your pace and react quickly creating these intense moments of panic. The story isn't necessarily "good" but it is charming and plenty of fun, same goes for the voice acting, even though its better than the original game, its still not great, but I wouldn't have it any other way because its really funny. the pacing is excellent, the puzzles are fun, and the gameplay is subtle yet intense the whole way through. one thing that I don't like at all is the inventory system. It adds some sense of strategy by limiting what your able to carry at one time but its more of a hassle than anything. otherwise its an awesome game with very memorable characters and moments that will stick with for a long time and maybe keep you awake at night.… Expand
  89. 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
  90. xRotyxDotyX
    May 19, 2016
    10
    Resident Evil HD Remaster is an incredible and stunning game that old-school gamers will love playing it again and new casual gamers may not like it at first, but diving deeper in the story, they will love it too. It is the Remaster of the 1996's Resident Evil Remake, that has improved a lot of things from the first game, like those bad voice acting. But Resident Evil HD Remaster deservesResident Evil HD Remaster is an incredible and stunning game that old-school gamers will love playing it again and new casual gamers may not like it at first, but diving deeper in the story, they will love it too. It is the Remaster of the 1996's Resident Evil Remake, that has improved a lot of things from the first game, like those bad voice acting. But Resident Evil HD Remaster deserves some love, because this is where the series should have continued, from it's masterpiece.… Expand
  91. sdluiiea
    May 12, 2016
    9
    This how capcom should remaster it's games.
    Both were great years ago on the Gamecube and now they're better. The graphics look good, a bit dated but with greater lights and shadow, making them a bit scarier.
    the REmake is still the best classic RE game, is still one of the scariest games I've played and RE0 is better than I remembered. It was the first of the RE games in using coop as    This how capcom should remaster it's games.
    Both were great years ago on the Gamecube and now they're better. The graphics look good, a bit dated but with greater lights and shadow, making them a bit scarier.

    the REmake is still the best classic RE game, is still one of the scariest games I've played and RE0 is better than I remembered. It was the first of the RE games in using coop as a core gameplay and is the best one. It works better here than in RE5 and 6. Also they have improved controls, no more tank style anymore (if you want it)

    A must have for horror game fans. If the RE2 Remake is at least a good as this package.. I'm sold.    … Expand
  92. 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.
  93. TalentlessHack
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    The best Resident Evil game that was once exclusively available on Nintendo platforms has finally found it's way on current gen consoles and PC.

    Resident Evil Remake, or simply REmake, is an absolute masterpiece and a modern gaming classic. Almost fourteen years later ( thirteen when the remaster came out) and this game hasn't aged a bit. Even the Gamecube original is perfectly playable    The best Resident Evil game that was once exclusively available on Nintendo platforms has finally found it's way on current gen consoles and PC.

    Resident Evil Remake, or simply REmake, is an absolute masterpiece and a modern gaming classic. Almost fourteen years later ( thirteen when the remaster came out) and this game hasn't aged a bit. Even the Gamecube original is perfectly playable if you still have a CRTV left.

    From a gameplay perspective the game is tense and challenging, yet always fair. It is the prefect example that "dated" design choices and making the right compromises, like taking away the camera control and item limits, can offer a better gameplay experience.

    The graphics are clean and the pre-rendered backgrounds are beautifully designed. The sound design and soundtrack are the best of the series.

    The game also has plenty of replay value. You can unlock higher difficulties, new modes, costumes and secret weapons. Even after unlocking everything the game has to offer, you can still play the game over and over again trying to beat the game as fast as you can.

    REmake is not only the best Resident Evil ever and the best remake ever (FF VII: Remake still hasn't come out yet at the time of writing this), it also stands as a testament that old can be gold and not "bad", "archaic" and "dated".

    Note:

    Gamers who cannot adapt to the classic "Tank"-controls can switch to modern controls.

    The Remaster has a couple of songs that are slightly altered. It's not a deal breaker, but I must admit that I prefer the original tracks.

    Some of the backgrounds did not get the full remaster treatment. Not a big deal, but it can look ever so slightly stretched out.    … Expand
  94. Mehrabw0w
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    This game reve is very good game.is very scery im play game is hard.I like zombie resident evil and chracters.......................................,..
  95. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    In 1998 a special forces team was sent to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. Upon arrival they were attacked by a pack of blood-thirsty dogs and were forced to take cover in a nearby mansion. But the scent of death hung heavy in the air. Supplies were scarce as they struggled to stay alive.
  96. 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.
  97. Gamerholic
    May 18, 2015
    9
    The 3 first Classic resident evil games are a clear 10 in my book, this remake is made with respect for the Classic games and added some new things that fit really well into the game.
    However when I play it today I am used to good controls and camera, so the bad camera and controls frustrats me a bit and I think they could have improved that a bit and it could still feel like a Classic    The 3 first Classic resident evil games are a clear 10 in my book, this remake is made with respect for the Classic games and added some new things that fit really well into the game.
    However when I play it today I am used to good controls and camera, so the bad camera and controls frustrats me a bit and I think they could have improved that a bit and it could still feel like a Classic resident evil game.
    I like the new aggressive zombies and that you can lit them on fire by having a fuelcanteen with you, but it takes space and you have to little space to begin with, so maybe they could have placed the keys outside the box or giving us two extra spaces, without ruining the gameplay, still to much running forward and back and then forward again for my taste. So just some little things here and there would make this a perfect game, but still one of my favourite games on the ps4!    … Expand
  98. TheMightyLuBu
    May 11, 2015
    9
    Resident Evil HD Remaster Review

    Enter the survival horror. By Mighty-Lu-Bu May 11, 2015 When I first got a PlayStation in 1998, the first game that I ever played was Resident Evil 2. I loved Resident Evil 2 and after beating it several times, I begged my mom to buy me the Resident Evil Director’s cut, which was just as great as its successor. Even though the original was an    Resident Evil HD Remaster Review

    Enter the survival horror.

    By Mighty-Lu-Bu May 11, 2015

    When I first got a PlayStation in 1998, the first game that I ever played was Resident Evil 2. I loved Resident Evil 2 and after beating it several times, I begged my mom to buy me the Resident Evil Director’s cut, which was just as great as its successor. Even though the original was an amazing game in its own right, it was plagued with the same cheesy dialogue that you would find in an 80’s B action flick. However, despite its flaws, it had a certain charm to it and let’s not forget the fear that it provoked- I would fail a polygraph on the spot if I said that I never woke up in the middle of the night screaming. To gamers, Resident Evil was the pioneer of the Survival Horror genre in video games and although many have tried to mimic its success, most have failed in the process. In 2002, Capcom had an exclusive deal with Nintendo where they made the Resident Evil prequel known as Resident Evil 0 and a full blown remake of the original Resident Evil on the Nintendo GameCube. The GameCube was a strange system because it was the least popular system out of Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation 2 which meant that the number of people who got to play the Resident Evil Remake were severely less than those who played the original. The game was praised by critics, but unfortunately it was a commercial flop which ensured that Capcom would not be making an additional remake anytime soon. However, some 13 years later, the remake has gotten the HD treatment and I immediately snatched it up for PS4. The story is pretty simple: You are a part of an elite police team investigating murders in the forested outskirts of a Midwestern town known as Raccoon City. Things end up going horribly wrong and you take refuge in a mansion where you fight your way through hordes of zombies and other grotesque creatures, while solving puzzles and attempting to figure out just what the hell is happening. The game itself does not look like a 13 year old game by any means and with the fresh coat of HD paint the game looks really good. Sure there are some blurry textures here and there, but that is to be expected. The character models are probably the most improved aspect in terms of graphics here, yet only two CGI movies which include the opening and ending are rendered in HD which is a little puzzling to say the least. In addition to the graphics, the controls have also somewhat improved which is a solid step in the right direction for a series that has been plagued with awkward controls. The game remains as scary as ever with some of the creepiest environments in gaming history. Fixed camera angles only add to the horror because you hear your enemy before you actually see them: the shuffling and groaning sounds of a hungry zombie at the end of a dimly lit hallway can be ultimately nerve wrecking. Fans of the survival horror genre will definitely want to pick this up and on your first play though it will take you roughly 8 to 10 hours to complete. However, with two unique scenarios, an abundant amount of trophies to unlock, hidden weapons to unlock and plenty of game modes to keep you coming back for more horror, you will undoubtedly be spending a lot of time in the world of survival horror.

    Verdict

    The Resident Evil remake drastically improves upon the original game in every aspect. The voice acting is much better and the graphics are a full quantum leap ahead of the original, but the core gameplay and story line are still very much intact which is a good thing. Fans of the originally will notice that the new and improved mansion has a very similar layout to the original, however, it has also changed enough where it is also entirely different, managing to mix things up just enough to prevent veterans on breezing through the game. As it stands, this version of Resident Evil is not only best version you can play, but it is probably one of the greatest remakes of all time.

    Pros

    Improved controls

    Improved graphics that hold up well for a game that is over a decade old

    Tons of replay value

    Best version of the game to date

    Cons

    Blurry textures here and there

    Not all CGI movies are rendered in HD

    9.0    … Expand
  99. Jellybean15
    Apr 22, 2015
    9
    As a person who never played any of the Resident Evil games before 4, I was curious to see if Resident Evil was as good as its reputation preceded it. I can personally confirm that after all these years, the gameplay and style of the original RE still holds up and only furthers my love for the series.

    If you've played Resident Evil on the GameCube or the original on the PlayStation, you    As a person who never played any of the Resident Evil games before 4, I was curious to see if Resident Evil was as good as its reputation preceded it. I can personally confirm that after all these years, the gameplay and style of the original RE still holds up and only furthers my love for the series.

    If you've played Resident Evil on the GameCube or the original on the PlayStation, you know how the game works. The "tank" controls basically mean pushing up on the left stick will move the character in the direction they're facing rather than from your perspective. Also, there are no camera controls due to every camera angle having a fixed perspective. Combat itself is not really hectic as you rarely face more than one zombie at a time. The average zombie may be slow, but the tight corridors, stiff controls and the fact that your firing stance roots you to the spot all help to make killing zombies challenging. However, in Resident Evil, saving your resources and managing your inventory carefully is what's most important, so often running away from zombies or taking them out with little resources used as possible is the better choice and the greater challenge. This gameplay offers a nice change of pace in a gaming market currently saturated with high adrenaline shooters.

    I also loved the differences between Chris and Jill in terms of gameplay. Each character has different traits that makes both of their playthroughs feel different, even if the puzzles for the mansion's layout are still exactly the same. With different inventory sizes, hit points, weapons, and abilities, Chris and Jill both feel different without taking away any important core abilities. Because of this, there is no definitively weaker character, but instead two different characters. As for which plays better, that's simply a matter of preference, which I love.

    As for the mansion, despite the major amount of backtracking, the different variety and layouts of enemies kept things interesting, and the feeling of the mansion being one giant puzzle kept me going, and it was satisfying to figure the puzzles out for myself. Despite the relatively slow pace, I had a blast going through the Spencer Mansion. Plus, even after you finish the story, there's tons of replay value, including two different characters with both having a multitude of endings, different modes, weapons and costumes. There's a ton to unlock that'll keep you playing for a while, but even if those aren't your thing, one playthrough is enough to satisfy the purchase.

    With this remaster, Capcom took the progressive root and decided to give you the option of choosing between the old controls of the previous game or using the new alternative controls, where movement is based on the camera's perspective rather than the camera. Although good for new players, I personally have never had a problem with tank controls, so I just stuck with the game's original control scheme.

    As for the graphics, the game looks great during gameplay. While upgrading the character models and backgrounds, the remaster still retains the graphical style of the originals, with a video game character walking across what looks like a photo as a backdrop. Gameplay visuals look great, but I can't say the same for the cinematic cutscenes. Though some detail has been added, most of the cutscenes still look blurry, and there are a few that obviously haven't been touched.

    Unfortunately, that's not the only thing that seemed to be left unattended. While not as bad the original Resident Evil, the voice acting in this game still isn't very good. While some are passable, others (especially Jill) are particularly bad and make the game feel less immersive. It makes me wish they'd gotten the current voice actors of the characters to voice the lines, considering the current actors of Jill, Chris, Wesker, and Barry all put in good performances. It also doesn't help the game's sub-par story. All of the twists and turns are painfully obvious, and the bad voice acting with the pretty laughable dialogue accompanying it don't make it any more believable or engaging.

    There's also some small improvements I wish they would've made, like the ability to discard or swap items out of your inventory like in future Resident Evil games, but it hasn't been added. Plus, I was hoping for more diversity in the story or puzzles when playing as Chris and Jill, but instead their playthroughs remain largely the same.

    Ultimately though, none of the flaws here are big enough to take away from the game's fantastic re-release. The new improvements are welcome and the game looks fantastic. I'm also happy that the gameplay still holds up to this day, nearly twenty years after it's original release. For fans who miss the old Resident Evil style, this game may just have enough to incetivise you to come back. As for newcomers, the remaster is accessible enough for new fans of the franchise to play this game as well.    … Expand
  100. BaronMonaco
    Apr 13, 2015
    9
    This the ultimate Resident Evil experience, with those enhanced graphics, the horror is only better. It offers a great deal of tension and true puzzles that will need some thinking. The mansion offers various locations all creepier than the other and an awesome bestiary (I have chills just thinking about it, almost all my fears were represented). The gameplay might disturb some of theThis the ultimate Resident Evil experience, with those enhanced graphics, the horror is only better. It offers a great deal of tension and true puzzles that will need some thinking. The mansion offers various locations all creepier than the other and an awesome bestiary (I have chills just thinking about it, almost all my fears were represented). The gameplay might disturb some of the players, but after 1 hour top you'll master it and stop thinking about it.
    In the other way the inventory system is crap and you'll take some time going back to the item box for managing your inventory (you can have 6 weapons, but not 7 keys, it just doesn't make sense and can get on your nerves). My other issue with the game is multiple endings: the endings because the license continue following only one of those endings making the choice of the players no important at all.

    All in all Resident Evil stays the precursor of the Survival Horror and any one who loves the genre should have played it once, and with this remaster there is no excuse to pass it.    … Expand
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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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