Resident Evil HD Remaster

 Xbox One
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Level7.nu
    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.

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
35
#35 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
58
#58 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 273 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 235 out of 273
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 273
  3. Negative: 25 out of 273
  1. Comedygamer
    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!… Full Review »
  2. Burning_Lettuce
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    I remember when I was a kid and I gleefully got the "Resident Evil REmake" way back when on my Nintendo Gamecube. I was 13 at the time, new toI remember when I was a kid and I gleefully got the "Resident Evil REmake" way back when on my Nintendo Gamecube. I was 13 at the time, new to the whole genre. That game introduced me to the series and instantly made me a fan.

    This HD Remaster does that game justice. Rather than spend all day comparing it to the old GC game, I'll just say for any returning fans, if you enjoyed the GC remake, you'll enjoy this one too.

    For RE Newbies out there, you picked a very different game to jump in compared to what you're used to. Fixed camera angles, limited save points, and a compressed inventory; these are some of the gameplay elements that may frustrate you or throw you off when you start playing, but please just stick to it. I promise you'll keep playing and you'll discover a gem of a game.

    If the original tank controls are too much for you, you can select the new control scheme they included to help introduce people to it. New players are also going to have to understand that unlike in other games, they cannot kill every enemy.

    The graphics are impressive for an over-10-year-old game, and the atmosphere is still just as chilling as it was 10 years ago. This game isn't for everyone, but for those that push through it, they'll find a gem of a survivor horror game, and taste how gaming was from 10 years ago.    … Full Review »
  3. Stevesitz
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    The best version of the game yet. The game looks and sounds amazing (not that there was anything wrong with the original horrible voiceThe best version of the game yet. The game looks and sounds amazing (not that there was anything wrong with the original horrible voice overs). The controls do still leave a bit to be desired at times, but in keeping the eerie camera angles I can understand them following through as well. Some new additions add to the replay-ability of the game, including the link to residentevil.com and having the ability to play the game with alternate costumes from other games (effects all characters), however other than just the shiny new spit shine the game doesn't bring much new, in fact, there was one or two cut scenes in the game that were pulled directly from the GameCube version that hadn't been edited at all so it suddenly goes from looking amazing to cut sense that is very grainy and low quality. Not saying this game isn't amazing, because it is, but the addition of another alternate story mode, game mode or some other unlockable would had made this perfect. The only reason it isn't getting a perfect score if because it didn't bring many new features to the table, but that's to be expected with a HD remaster.… Full Review »
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