Resident Evil

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 30, 1996
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9.5

Universal acclaim- based on 1290 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,232 out of 1290
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 1290
  3. Negative: 18 out of 1290
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  1. Cchh
    Jul 25, 2023
    0
    Where do I even begin with this abysmal excuse for a game? Resident Evil for PlayStation is an utter disappointment, and I'm convinced it was designed to torment players rather than entertain them. Capcom should be ashamed of themselves for releasing this steaming pile of digital horror.

    First and foremost, the graphics are an insult to the PlayStation's capabilities. I've seen better    Where do I even begin with this abysmal excuse for a game? Resident Evil for PlayStation is an utter disappointment, and I'm convinced it was designed to torment players rather than entertain them. Capcom should be ashamed of themselves for releasing this steaming pile of digital horror.

    First and foremost, the graphics are an insult to the PlayStation's capabilities. I've seen better visuals on a Game Boy! The character models look like they were created in the early '90s, and the environments are so bland and pixelated that I wondered if I had mistakenly booted up a retro game.

    And don't even get me started on the controls! It's as if the developers purposefully wanted to make the simplest tasks, like walking or turning around, a Herculean challenge. I spent more time fumbling with the awkward controls than actually playing the game. Is this some sadistic attempt to add artificial difficulty? If so, they succeeded, but not in a way that makes the game enjoyable.

    Furthermore, the so-called "storyline" is a convoluted mess. It's as if the writers took random horror clichés and tossed them into a blender without any regard for coherence or logic. The plot twists are predictable, and the dialogue is so cringe-worthy that it had me rolling my eyes more than cowering in fear.

    But wait, there's more! The audio design is another travesty. The voice acting is laughably bad, and the sound effects are so jarring and poorly timed that they end up killing any semblance of suspense or tension.

    Oh, and let's not forget about the infuriating save system. Limited save slots and the absence of an autosave feature turned the game into a frustrating exercise in repetition. It's 2023, for crying out loud! How can a modern game lack such a basic feature that has been standard for years?

    To add insult to injury, the game is riddled with bugs and glitches. From clipping issues to game-breaking freezes, it's clear that little to no quality assurance was done before releasing this disaster.

    In conclusion, Resident Evil for PlayStation is an absolute travesty. It's a shameful cash-grab that preys on fans' nostalgia without delivering anything remotely worthwhile. Save your money, spare your sanity, and stay far away from this nightmarish disaster of a game.    … Expand
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Ground breaking adventure that inspired the entire "survival horror" genre. Hugely atmospheric and unique at the time, although the camera angles can sometimes be awkward (ie having to shoot at enemies you can't actually see) and the suspect dialogue and voice acting is occasionally unintentionally hilarious. But it's still a hugely enjoyable blast from the past.
  3. RunFish12B8
    May 9, 2023
    10
    The game is divine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. Spider29
    Apr 8, 2023
    8
    Resident Evil marked a generation and introduced survival horror to video games, which influenced other major franchises to come in the future.
  5. controleye
    Apr 6, 2023
    8
    最初期のバイオハザード。伝説はここから始まりました。不安定な動作のポリゴンが更に恐怖度を増しています。弾が切れて、体力が少ないときのサバイバル感がたまりません。
  6. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    The original Resident Evil for the PS1 is a true classic. Capcom's innovative zombie game is a cheesy, but intense ride from beginning to end. It inspired countless of other similar horror games. While it's very much a creation of the late 90's, the game still holds up well. I would rate it with a 9.2 out of 10.
  7. DavieSl
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    This game is legendary. Great music, atmosphere, gameplay, storyline. The acting is hilarious. It can be difficult and how this is not a metacritic must play i'll never know
  8. MoonSlayer
    Feb 7, 2023
    9
    Un referente del survival/horror, unos de los juegos que sentaron cabeza para ese genero de los videojuegos.
  9. Pmstz
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece, no more no less.
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  10. PuNkYu_FYB7
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    The truth is that it's a good game and the only thing I see as bad is the slightly high difficulty peak, which may be the only one and seem unfair, but apart from that it's a good survival horror game with very iconic moments that. It's worth playing.
  11. AhoyNut
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I like this for the pure greatness of the juggernaut title. I like the director's cut for that silly soundtrack.
  12. Davil15
    Oct 19, 2022
    9
    I've wanted to play this game for a long time, and now I've got my hands on it. A classic Japanese horror game. The puzzles are extremely interesting and not too difficult at the same time, which is a plus for me, because in the same LEGO games it can be very difficult to figure things out. Most of all I want to appreciate the soundtrack, it's a masterpiece. The fixed camera view did notI've wanted to play this game for a long time, and now I've got my hands on it. A classic Japanese horror game. The puzzles are extremely interesting and not too difficult at the same time, which is a plus for me, because in the same LEGO games it can be very difficult to figure things out. Most of all I want to appreciate the soundtrack, it's a masterpiece. The fixed camera view did not bother me at all. 9/10, minus a point only because of the difficulty of compatibility with modern OS… Expand
  13. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Contrary to legend, the first newspaper reviews of Vertigo were very good. It was the serious magazine reviews in "Time," "Newsweek" and "The New Yorker" that dismissed the movie. (Chicago Tribune)
    Vertigo's mesmerizing title sequence is by Saul Bass--who later did
  14. Jackie_Jackson
    May 25, 2022
    10
    10/10 симулятор лутинга бабкиной хаты в поисках дедовской чекушки игра года
  15. leofravoline
    May 10, 2022
    9
    Ele é bom apesar de a campanha do Chris ter menos espaço no inventário o que é uma putaria.
  16. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    7
    This game is incredible. Tension, horror and locations are all distinct and excellent. The cutscenes however are noticeably cheesy which ruins a lot of the tone. Some outdated design choices.
  17. abdurhmanzain
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    This is real survivor horror this is real resident evil anything horror Puzzles Management of resources is very few, places and monsters are difficult to withstand, difficult to escape from them
  18. DiegoDorantes
    Jan 8, 2022
    8
    Uno de mis juegos favoritos, sin duda, ¿entonces por qué no tiene una calificación perfecta? Tiene algunos errores que simplemente no se pueden omitir y de los cuáles más adelante haré mención. Antes, un poco de antecedentes. Resident Evil es un videojuego de género Survival Horror originalmente publicado en el año de 1996 para la primera consola de Sony, el Play Station.
    En esta entrega    Uno de mis juegos favoritos, sin duda, ¿entonces por qué no tiene una calificación perfecta? Tiene algunos errores que simplemente no se pueden omitir y de los cuáles más adelante haré mención. Antes, un poco de antecedentes. Resident Evil es un videojuego de género Survival Horror originalmente publicado en el año de 1996 para la primera consola de Sony, el Play Station.
    En esta entrega tomamos el control de dos personajes a elección, Chris Redfield y Jill Valentine, ambos miembros del equipo de fuerzas especiales S.T.A.R.S. y que, en busca de los miembros del equipo Bravo, son obligados a refugiarse en una tétrica mansión llena de amenazas biológicas, tratando de descubrir cuál es el origen de estas criaturas. En el apartado gráfico puedo seguir defendiendo a este juego a pesar de ubicarnos a casi 26 años de su publicación, los escenarios prerrenderizados eran la vanguardia en su época y permitían mostrar un gran nivel de detalle que se sigue viendo bastante bien al día de hoy. Más elogios para este juego en el sonido, ya que logra con un notable éxito al alcanzar el terror con melodías tenebrosas que me mantienen al jugador en tensión y son utilizadas en momentos aptos, al igual que el uso del silencio, presente en escenarios solitarios y que trabajan muy bien con el género de este videojuego, que, sin duda, a pesar de su edad sigue sustando al jugador. Lo cual habla del valor de esta obra aún a casi 3 décadas de la fecha en la que fue liberado. La jugabilidad es sin duda el apartado que más cojea al día de hoy, ya que no se parece en nada a las más recientes entregas de los videojuegos, sin embargo creo que funciona correctamente con el diseño de escenarios que se encuentra lleno de pasillos estrechos, el control estilo “tanque” está hecho para este estilo de juego, por lo que si bien al principio cuesta algo de trabajo adaptarse, una vez que se domina es bastante cómodo a pesar de las obvias limitaciones de movilidad o de escape a los monstruos, ya que el personaje principal se siente bastante pesado, obligando a luchar con los monstruos en la mayor parte del tiempo, y a tener cierta sensación de indefensión, ya que la cámara se encuentra fija y solo varía cuando sales de ella, no sabiendo qué es lo que habrá al cambiar de ángulo, si bien esto no da una sensación completa de terror, sí que pone bastante nervioso al jugador, en especial tomando en cuenta la gestión de recursos. Gestión de recursos, la insignia del survival horror, el arsenal de tus personaje varía dependiendo de a quién escojas, Jill posee una pistola, una escopeta, un lanzagranadas y una magnum. En cuanto a Chris, la variedad es la misma omitiendo al lanzagranadas, aumentando la dificultad, ya que, de igual manera solo puede cargar con 6 objetos mientras que Jill acarrea 8, sin embargo, Chris posee una mayor resistencia al daño. La munición y la salud no varían, obligando al jugador a elegir qué enemigos matar y de cuáles mejor oír. Hablando de la salud, poseemos items que van desde un spray de primeros auxilios que regenera toda la vida, hasta las hierbas, la verde, que incrementa una porción de salud, la azul, que neutraliza sustancias venenosas y la roja, que triplica la función de la verde. Pasamos con el argumento, que me parece bastante interesante y entretenido, en ocasiones puede sentirse demasiado cliché emulando icónicas cintas del cine de clase B, pero sin duda, aunque posee una premisa que brilla por su simpleza, puede mantener al jugador en tensión y expectativa hasta desembocar en el desenlace de la historia. Resident Evil es un gran videojuego con errores, en ambas campañas habrá agujeros de guión, confusión entre qué pasó con este personaje o aquel que simplemente desaparecieron o perdieron relevancia en una trama que no se esfuerza demasiado en dar respuesta a cada una de las preguntas que hace. A pesar de sus deficiencias, este videojuego sigue suponiendo sólidas bases en un género que requiere de mucha eficacia para poder lograr su cometido, mantener una experiencia terrorífica y divertida, y vaya que Resident Evil logra este cometido.    … Expand
  19. JasonMassaker
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best game for ME 100% !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. Woolee
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    I'll be synthetic. The game is filled to the brim with entirely gratuitous scripted actions. I hate those. Many scenarios are likewise gratuitously slow. I hate that. Zombies' reactions to attacks reek of brawler games. Tekken wasn't as clumsy though.
  21. alaikan
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    完美的游戏。当年玩的时候20来岁，20年前的事。
    压迫感，逃生感，尤其是用克里斯弹药不足以清光所有丧失的时候。相比2代就有点像射击游戏了。
    曾经一度有个梦想，有钱了造一个一模一样的洋馆~
  22. MittensJa
    Sep 9, 2021
    6
    This game was one of the first genuine horror games that scared me as a child.
  23. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    9
    Where it all began. Zombies, Mansion, Redfield, Valentine, Wesker, S.T.A.R.S.... need I really say anymore?
  24. Dperks
    Jun 11, 2021
    7
    Resident Evil 1 is a game I have a lot of respect for what it did for survival horror and for starting one of my favorite game series. With that being said I do think that this game has aged pretty poorly and I am of the opinion that the remake pretty much improved and perfected everything this game was going for. That's not to say that this game doesn't have value, merit or isn't worthResident Evil 1 is a game I have a lot of respect for what it did for survival horror and for starting one of my favorite game series. With that being said I do think that this game has aged pretty poorly and I am of the opinion that the remake pretty much improved and perfected everything this game was going for. That's not to say that this game doesn't have value, merit or isn't worth playing today cause I do think it does. It's just a lot harder I feel to recommend the original over the remake or at least the directors cut of the game. Because when I say the original I do mean I played the original version of the game which when you really boil it down means that there's few unlockable and the music is better. In fact the music is really good on the original release the basement music being my favorite piece for how it heightened the tension I felt while going through. The basement music is my favorite song in the directors cut as well just for entirely different reasons. In addition the original release only has alternative costumes for each character you can unlock which kind of sucks. And there's no auto aim which with the camera angels can make it really difficult to hit enemies some times. But the core gameplay of preserving ammo and healing items and solving puzzles is still really fun and even scary at times. Despite the games very dated visuals it does still mange to bring tension and dread in it's encounters through out the game. Another dated aspect is the story and voice acting which has critical levels of campiness. I think every one already knows this but the voice performance is on another level of how bad and unintentionally funny it is and I do love it. Some cutscenes have what I can call some of the worst 3d models I've seen in a game and I just love how bad they look. I think the game has a difficulty problem in that Jill's campaign feels kinda easy while Chris's campaign feels a lot harder and far more tedious due to his smaller inventory space. Leading me and seemingly most people to not what to play Chris more then once. The combat in the game is very slow due to in part the fixed camera angels and tank controls. Both of which I don't mind and I think really plays a part in the charm of the game and they work to heighten tension and make encounters all the more threatening. But I don't think it works with some of the enemies such as the hunters. Who can move very fast and sometimes will decapitate you killing you instantly which can be really annoying. I think this same issue is present for most of the boss fights due to their speed they can get a lot of hits in before your able to turn around and properly aim at them which again is very annoying. With all that being said I do think the game is a very charming experience and is still a good game at it's core just a terribly dated one.… Expand
  25. Akael
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    O jogo que mudou o conceitos dos jogos no seu tempo. Um dos jogos mais marcante da Quinta geração dos consoles
  26. lSAGGERl
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Revolución en su momento, nada visto anteriormente se asemejaba a esto. En su epoca todos los chavales hablabamos de ello. Buenos sonidos y buenos graficos que en la época nos parecian super realistas en una television CRT. El control añadia esa sensacion de claustrofobia y de impotencia a la ensalada de terror que gustosamente nos proporcionaba el juego. Creo que al eliminar el controlRevolución en su momento, nada visto anteriormente se asemejaba a esto. En su epoca todos los chavales hablabamos de ello. Buenos sonidos y buenos graficos que en la época nos parecian super realistas en una television CRT. El control añadia esa sensacion de claustrofobia y de impotencia a la ensalada de terror que gustosamente nos proporcionaba el juego. Creo que al eliminar el control tipo tanque y las camaras fijas en posteriores entregas se perdió parte de esa sensación que solo se conservó hasta Resident Evil 3.… Expand
  27. Kai82
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    Resident Evil 1 earned a place in gaming history as it is considered by many as the first true survival horror game and with that it created the genre. It was a remarkable B-movie inspired game that spawned a strong franchise including movies. The story focus on an elite police squad named S.T.A.R.S. who went out on a mission to investigate a series of mysterious deaths in Raccoon Forest.Resident Evil 1 earned a place in gaming history as it is considered by many as the first true survival horror game and with that it created the genre. It was a remarkable B-movie inspired game that spawned a strong franchise including movies. The story focus on an elite police squad named S.T.A.R.S. who went out on a mission to investigate a series of mysterious deaths in Raccoon Forest. After the stylish and cheesy B-movie intro you and your team are stranded in the Spencer mansion near Raccon Forest. Already the team is trapped into what seems a nightmare. It is solid B-movie entertainment and I considered it fitting for the game. This is about entertainment and not Game of Thrones politics or Shakespearean plays ;-). You can chose between two playable characters. Jill Valentine who can pick locks, has an inventory space for 8 items and can play piano (Last one is not useless information) or Chris Redfield who has only an inventory for 6 items. The story differs a bit for both characters and there are also some minor branches including different endings. The atmosphere of the game is great and scary. You are quite limited and must make hard decisions as inventory space is limited (This includes weapons and ammunition too!) and you cant save at any time because you must use a typewriter in save rooms with a limited number of ink ribbons (I know this is blasphemy today but here it made the experience intenser). You can store the other items in a box in save rooms. Part of the game is survival as you face a lot of enemies and the ammunition is limited (You can use a knife instead but this is a bit tricky to master). The enemy variety is good and the bosses are impressive. Another part are the riddles. You have to solve a few puzzles and use the correct items at the right places. It was these combination of a B-movie story, intense ammunition management, survival and puzzles that made the game so good back then. This is a fitting direction to my complains. The game does not hold up today and without nostalgia googles I would rate it today far lower. However there are a view strong remakes. Back then my complains would be that the intro is not in color and the controls as you can move only forward and backward as left and right change only your direction. This created the term “Tank like controls” in gaming. Other aspect like limited inventory are O.K for me but I can see that others are annoyed. Overall this was a classic and I have fond memories even if it did not reach a 10/10 for me. I would advise that you play a remake instead like the excellent HD remaster.… Expand
  28. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    OVERALL - 90%

    Gameplay - 7/10
    Graphics (for time) - 7/10
    Story - 9/10
    Game Length - 7/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Level/Area Design - 9/10
    Atmosphere - 10/10
    Sound Effects - 9/10
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    At the time of release this in my 5 year old opinion was the scariest, most atmospheric game I had played. The clunky slow controls and awkward camera angles added to that.
  29. Hola12345678138
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    El que creo al survival horror moderno, tiene una atmósfera aterradora, y una cámara que fastidia bastante, y aveces la ponen justo en un sitio donde te pegan un susto, la jugabilidad es un poco terca y bastante difil para los que no están acostumbrados, una historia interesante, pero en este juego es lo que menos importaba en comparación del resto
  30. noworldorder
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Es muy buen juego, envejeció un poco mal, no lo recomiendo para empezar la saga, pero si ya juegas resident evil, tienes que jugarlo.
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Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best PS1 Game of 1996
1
#1 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1996
3
#3 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1996

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. TotalGames.net
    91
    Capcom has produced the perfect interactive movie. RE is horribly, horribly addictive -- it tests your reflexes, satiates your bloodlust, stretches your mind (and temper) and leaves you both thrilled and drained.
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  2. Absolute Playstation
    91
    Stunning graphics. Amazing sounds. Gripping storyline. Frightening enemies. Callenging gameplay.
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    89
    Fantastic game, but who can forget the terrible intro and dialogue? [Jan 2004, p.189]
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