So I recently entered the world of survival horror again. That's right I'm replaying through the original Resident Evil. Let me tell you what time has not lessened the atmosphere of this game. Exploring the halls and rooms of Spencer Mansion is one of the most fun I've had in a while. From finding the diaries and such of the Umbrella workers to solving the insane puzzles in the game there is a lot of neat stuff to experience in the mansion. While the controls are more tedious now than ever it certainly does add a level of tension to the game play even though it is frustrating at times. Then there's the horrible writing and voice acting that is just as scary as the zombies and mutants in the game. However even though the game doesn't compare to the games of today there is still a lot of fun to be had here. I can't wait to experience this game again and play through as Chris. Here's to the good old days of survival horror when the survival aspect was no joke.
Cheers!
Resident Evil
Capcom's Resident Evil (or Biohazard in Japan) series continues to draw in players with its stories of hideous mutations and the pharmaceutical company Umbrella Inc. It is Capcom's best-selling franchise in terms of software sales.
Revisting the world of survival horror.
So I recently entered the world of survival horror again. That's right I'm replaying through the original Resident Evil. Let me tell you what time has not lessened the atmosphere of this game. Exploring the halls and rooms of Spencer Mansion is one of the most fun I've had in a while. From finding the diaries and such of the Umbrella workers to solving the insane puzzles in the game there is a lot of neat stuff to experience in the mansion. While the controls are more tedious now than ever it certainly does add a level of tension to the game play even though it is frustrating at times. Then there's the horrible writing and voice acting that is just as scary as the zombies and mutants in the game. However even though the game doesn't compare to the games of today there is still a lot of fun to be had here. I can't wait to experience this game again and play through as Chris. Here's to the good old days of survival horror when the survival aspect was no joke.
Cheers!
I'm a huge survival horror fan.I've played most of all the Resident Evil games.The best Resident Evil game is the remake for the gamecube.Best remake I ever played for a game.It was fun, unique and scary.Silent Hill is also an aswome horror game aswell.
Survival horror is my favorite genre. It's kind of a shame that there aren't very many classic survival horror styled games coming out in the near future, but Silent Hill: Downpour is looking pretty sweet as is Amy. If I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be Silent Hill 3. Good on you for playing through the original RE again though - great game.
Make sure you play Code Veronica.I must disagree. Having played every main series incarnation of Resident Evil, Code Veronica was the only one I had trouble getting myself to finish. It's not horrible or anything, but that game only gets as much love as it does because it came out on the Dreamcast. I honestly believe that. Once it comes to XBLA this fall I think a lot of people will be disappointed by a lot of its aspects. (Constant backtracking, the beginning of Resident Evil taking itself at face value, lolwut plot and aggravating boss battles)
@RavenGunslinger: That's great that you still like it. Obviously, they got better with that formula as they went along, but the original Resident Evil is still no joke. I prefer the Gamecube remake for obvious reasons, but the PS1 original still has its charms, most specifically the whole B movie feel.
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