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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

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