Remake of the first game in which the RPD squad, Jill and Chris, are forced to flee into a mysterious mansion. Featuring new gameplay mechanics, revised puzzles, additional explorable areas,... Read allRemake of the first game in which the RPD squad, Jill and Chris, are forced to flee into a mysterious mansion. Featuring new gameplay mechanics, revised puzzles, additional explorable areas, a revised script, and new story details.Remake of the first game in which the RPD squad, Jill and Chris, are forced to flee into a mysterious mansion. Featuring new gameplay mechanics, revised puzzles, additional explorable areas, a revised script, and new story details.
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- Chris Redfield
- (voice)
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- Jill Valentine
- (voice)
- (as Heidi Anderson)
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- Barry Burton
- (voice)
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- Rebecca Chambers
- (voice)
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- Albert Wesker
- (voice)
- Brad Vickers
- (voice)
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- Enrico Marini
- (voice)
- (as Dan Hagen)
- Zombie
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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The graphics are some of the best out there for GameCube, mainly because of the static camera angles (which are annoying to some, but helps keep the scare factor and dark atmosphere). Different kinds of shadows dance along the walls, water drips onto the ground, and characters move both fluidly and realistically.
The gameplay has been improved also; there is now these so-called "defense items", which can prove to be very useful in deadly situations. The controls remain mainly the same, for the better, or for the worse. There are also different types of puzzles in the game, some of which will have you thinking for a while. It's also a pretty long game. It took me about 10 hours to complete the first time through.
If you played the original Resident Evil back in '96 and are curious about this game, don't hesitate to buy it just because "you've already seen it". The experience is totally different, with plenty of new rooms added, some edited, and a plethora of all-new cutscenes and scenarios.
In conclusion, it is a very good game, including both suspense and nerve-wrecking terror all in one game. If you played the original and want to relive the adventure starring Chris and Jill, or if you simply like horror games, this is the one to buy. Several different unlockable weapons and game modes will keep you playing for a very long time.
Instead, I was wrong about not liking it. The minute I started playing the game, I was instantly hooked to it. When I started playing the beginning of it, It felt so intense, that the zombie scene when you first encountered a zombie had me put in a shock.
I was always afraid because I would be attacked if I was in a safe room in the game and all you have to do is survive. That's the main goal of this game.
This game is an excellent game you want to play. I have a Nintendo Wii and this game should be added to my collection. Play Resident Evil, period.
My main hint is conserve your ammo. If you see a zombie, put it down right away (no funny stuff) and burn it. Take care of them one at a time. And if you don't burn them they will soon come back as Crimson Heads-faster, deadlier, scarier.
Much like the Myst series, Resident Evil is one of those games where you have to keep your eyes and ears open. Clues and puzzle pieces are scattered all over the place and you need to pay attention.
Don't be put off by the size of the mansion. After a short while it's easy to get your bearing and find your way through rather easily. Though I will be honest with the fact I did not understand most of the story. I have no idea what Trevor's diary from 1968 had to do with the plot and I really didn't get why Umbrella would create the T-Virus. I know there are various ways to finish and complete the game though. Especially seeing as how there are many clips during the end credits that did not happen in my game play (I did it in just over 8 hours). If you finish it in certain time frames the next one is always different somehow. I only managed to unlock a new outfit for Chris. Wow!
My only gripe is about those boring 'door opening' cut scenes. They really got on my nerves. Still, it's a chilling game that will freak you out if you play alone in the dark. Well worth the time and money.
Did you know
- TriviaIn this remake, there are two new enemies that weren't in the original or director's cut: Crimson Heads zombies and Lisa Trevor. Creature designer Masaki Yamanaka felt that traditional zombies were getting old, so their revival as stronger and faster Crimson Head zombies (as well as ways to prevent their resurrection) added fresh kinds of terror and gameplay elements. Lisa came about because director Shinji Mikami suggested to introduce a new type of boss enemy with a unique look and sound. The decision to connect this monster to the new Trevor subplot in the game informed much of Lisa's character and backstory.
- GoofsWhenever the player is inside the mansion, a thunderstorm can be heard rumbling outside as well as flash of lightning outside the windows. However, whenever the player is outside the mansion, there is no rumble of thunder or lightning present.
- Quotes
[after Jill is nearly crushed by a trap ceiling]
Barry Burton: That was a close one. A second late, you would've fit nicely into a sandwich.
Jill Valentine: Really? Thanks.
- Crazy creditsJust like in the original version, during the credits game play footage is shown.
- Alternate versionsOriginaly released on the PlayStation video game console in 1996. This version contains a full remake on the original, including new rooms, enhanced graphics, better voice acting than the original and new creatures to deal with. They include resurrected zombies, a massive snake, sharks, a girl in shackles and a new version of the infamous Hunter series from Resident Evil 2.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Icons: Scary Games (2002)
- SoundtracksMoonlight Sonata
by Ludwig van Beethoven
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