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  • Summary: In 1998 a special forces unit was dispatched to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. Upon arrival they were accosted 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 wereIn 1998 a special forces unit was dispatched to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. Upon arrival they were accosted 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. Expand

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Jan 20, 2015
    95
    Resident Evil HD Remaster is the ultimate version of the Resident Evil remake and it still looks just as amazing as it did back when the original game first released.
  2. Jan 19, 2015
    90
    It's clear from the start that, without a doubt, this is the best version of Resident Evil out there. While some of the game's legacy design choices may be hard to stomach in 2015, Capcom has ensured this gothic horror adventure is more approachable than ever before.
  3. Jan 22, 2015
    80
    Resident Evil Remaster doesn't add anything to the original game hence it does not pervert it. Pure and true horror at its best with updated graphics, the game is the best way for the new generation of gamers to discover the genesis of survival horror games.
  4. Jan 20, 2015
    80
    Resident Evil still holds up after 13 years as a masterclass in survival horror, this HD remaster making it utterly essential once more.
  5. Jan 26, 2015
    80
    Exactly what we expected from this remake: fans will find in it all the elements that made it a cult game in a new shiny 1080p guise, while who never played it will finally know what all the fuss is about as long as they're willing to forgive some stiff controls.
  6. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Mar 10, 2015
    80
    As a remaster it's not as polished - graphically - as it should be, but it still proves that the core mechanics of Resident Evil as thrilling as they ever were. [Issue#121, p.81]
  7. Jan 20, 2015
    70
    After almost 20 years the first Resident Evil is still a masterpiece, and a must-have for everyone that likes a really good survival horror. However, Capcom could have put more energy into this remake, especially into the backgrounds and into some horrible looking cut scenes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 34
  2. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. Jan 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This remake adds the story of the Trevor family, which was the family of George Trevor, the architect of Spencer Mansion. George had a wife and a daughter (Jessica and Lisa, respectively). Spencer was afraid of George telling the truth about the mansion, so he made a trap, he invited the family to a fake dinner, and when the family came, Spencer would use them as experiments. George was busy, so he sent Jessica and Lisa. Both were used as experiments, and exposed to a virus called “Progenitor Virus”, which on Jessica were injected the Type-A, and in Lisa the Type-B. After that, Jessica was killed by Umbrella (Spencer’s organization) due the bad results on the experiment, however, her’s daughter, Lisa, got a decent result with the virus so she was kept for experimenting.
    Also, the voice acting is slightly better than the original.
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  2. Feb 20, 2015
    10
    We need more classics like this on Xbox One, never had a chance to play it last gen but this is a sweet remaster for a awesome price! StillWe need more classics like this on Xbox One, never had a chance to play it last gen but this is a sweet remaster for a awesome price! Still one of the best survival horror games ever made with its interesting camera angles. Expand
  3. Jan 20, 2015
    10
    I have only played an hour or so and must say that I love the way the game plays with the new style controls. The visuals are gorgeous fromI have only played an hour or so and must say that I love the way the game plays with the new style controls. The visuals are gorgeous from the lighting and shadows to the fire crackling in the fireplace. This is the best way to play Resident Evil if you haven't played the original. I must admit that the new style controls take a bit getting used to but once you do, it's all fun! I can say the from playing the original on the PS1 and the remake on the Gamecube it's a treat to get to play the REmastered version of this classic! Expand
  4. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Let me be the first to say that I love this game. Love it, love it, love it. This game sets the bar for what Survival Horror is supposed toLet me be the first to say that I love this game. Love it, love it, love it. This game sets the bar for what Survival Horror is supposed to be, a bar so high incredibly few games have been able to reach it since 2002. I first played REmake on the Gamecube, and have done playthroughs of it rather recently, so the differences between both versions pop out at me more. Going forward in the review, I will write assuming that you have never played the original version, and that this is your first time experiencing the game.

    The storyline of this game is the one that created and shaped an entire franchise and defined a genre, so it's safe to say it's rather well done. You play as either Jill Valentine or Chris Redfield, members of an elite division of the Raccoon City Police Department called S.T.A.R.S., who are on a search and rescue mission for the missing members of your unit. While the game plays mostly the same depending on which character you choose, there are some major differences that throw curveballs at you. For example, playing as Jill gives you access to the Lockpick, which makes entry for certain rooms much easier than Chris, who has to scour the mansion for keys to unlock these rooms. Jill has more inventory space, but can take less damage. Playing as Jill means you're assisted by Barry Burton, who can save your life and drop you ammo from time to time. Playing as Chris means you will cross paths with Rebecca Chambers, who can treat your wounds and restore your health when you visit her. There are also key differences between the characters in the sense that playing as Jill allows you to capitalize on her unique skills, such as chemistry, lockpicking, and piano playing. If you choose Chris, you have to do more brute force and exploration to progress, but his permanent access to the lighter makes it easier to torch zombies.

    Ah, yes, zombies. The key staple of the Resident Evil franchise and this game in particular. They will be the main enemies you fight throughout the game, but the zombies in this game come with a twist. After killing a zombie using any means that didn't involve decapitation, the body remains where it fell. Unless you burn the bodies using kerosene and a lighter (both of which take up inventory space and time to find fuel) the fallen zombie will eventually mutate into a V-ACT and become much faster and stronger. This adds an interesting dynamic to the game. Do you go out of your way to burn the bodies, do you just avoid killing zombies entirely, or do you take on the V-ACTs as they reanimate? It all depends on your play style. There are also other enemies in the game, including mutated dogs, spiders, plants, and snakes, all of which require different methods to successfully take down. Later in the game, the Hunter is introduced, which accelerates the game by giving you a much faster and stronger enemy to fight as you backtrack through the mansion, ensuring things don't get stale. There are also a few boss battles throughout the game to keep things interesting.

    The graphics in this version are enhanced, but still don't truly hold up to brand new modern releases. Despite this fact, the game still looks gorgeous. A few cutscenes were changed to add a bit of flair to them, but nothing overly dramatic. One of the biggest improvements is the lighting, the Gamecube version was too dark at quite a few parts, but this remaster seems to have corrected those issues. The cheesy dialog remains, and the rest of the game is just as fans should remember it. In true Resident Evil style, there is quite a large number of rewards for completing the game multiple times. Speedrunning the game unlocks unlimited ammo pistols and rocket launchers, and beating the game on increasingly difficult modes unlocks new modes to try. For example, completing the game unlocks Hard, completing Hard unlocks Real Survival (a mode automatically set to Hard that doesn't allow item boxes to be linked, meaning you have to be careful of where you place certain items) and beating Real Survival unlocks Invisible Enemy mode. This encourages players to continually test their skill levels and to come back to the game multiple times.

    My only complaint about this edition of the game is the feeling of the controls. Everything felt amazing on a Gamecube controller, but they didn't translate over perfectly to the Xbox. Pushing up on the left stick causes your character to run automatically, which feels a bit sticky in multiple situations, especially when coaxing zombies into grabbing for you. The default controls are available, where you have to hold down a button to run, but even these feel a bit clunky on this controller. A small complaint only noticeable by those who have poured hours into the previous version of the game, and the only thing that sticks out as an issue.

    Overall, this game is a masterpiece. An incredibly well done remaster of a remake that will make Survival Horror fans fall in love all over again.
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  5. Apr 12, 2016
    8
    El juego se ve alucinante. Aun se siente un poco duro el control, pero para los amantes de los clasicos es una delicia. Este Remake del de PSXEl juego se ve alucinante. Aun se siente un poco duro el control, pero para los amantes de los clasicos es una delicia. Este Remake del de PSX y por del de GameCube es 100% recomendable. Ojala vuelvan a hacer uno como estos. Esperando Remake 2, 3 y Code:Veronica Expand
  6. Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Never played the original but this game was super fun and enjoyable. Though some of the times I've had to look up what to do because some theNever played the original but this game was super fun and enjoyable. Though some of the times I've had to look up what to do because some the moments I didnt realize something. Other than that this game is a great f*cking game. I highly recommend for people who have never played resident evil and already existing fans. Expand
  7. Jun 17, 2022
    1
    This game is so **** confusing and frustrating there’s no way I’ll be able to set aside the time to finish it & live my normal life. ItThis game is so **** confusing and frustrating there’s no way I’ll be able to set aside the time to finish it & live my normal life. It shouldn’t take me ****g hours of walking through one mansion to see 39 second cutscenes now and again. The rewards for trudging through so much boring searching and collecting are corny lifeless dialogue snippets & there’s rarely even any combat. I didn’t ask for hallway simulator Expand

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