Resident Evil / Biohazard HD Remaster (Steam Edition)

There are only three Resident Evils in my life, despite my having played them all. Only Reisdent Evil 1,2, and 3 could ever embody the survival horror genre that we were promised when the series was launched.

The first whiff of an HD remaster for the Resi series came to the GameCube back in 2002, which was the only reason I purchased a GameCube to begin with. I LOVED the game then, and I LOVED experiencing it again on the PC in the form of Resident Evil HD Remaster on Steam.

The game takes you back to where it all began, a mansion on the outskirts of Raccoon City looks on as bizarre events erupt all over the once quiet town. Evidence tracing the happening back to the mansion lead a trusty team of S.T.A.R.S members on a nightmarish hellride the likes of which shan’t be forgotten. Stranded and ambushed, the team make a break for the closest thing to them in the outskirts, the mysterious mansion.

Upon entering your team comes to a revelation, one of your team… is missing!

DUN DUN DUUUUUUUUUUN –Thunderclap#Barrywheresbarry-

As with the classic version you’re given the option of playing with Jill Valentine or Chris Redfield, both with unique storylines, weapons, endings, and unlockables. It reminds you of what survival horror is supposed to be, wandering aimlessly hugging walls spamming the interact button hoping that you’ve missed something and that maybe now after three hours of wandering you can progress.

OK, reading that back I can see how some would not appreciate that, but I do, wholeheartedly, the game was a nostalgic explosion ranging from the first zombie encounter, to the creepy music when entering shark territory, this game deliver to those who like that.

The graphics on the PC are far sharper and a lot crisper than its GameCube predecessor, faster loading times and the occasional community mod which eliminates door opening sequences make for a fairly different and more flexible experience on the PC than one would have anywhere else.

Plus, and this is always a plus for me, the availability of hardcore Steam achievements are yours for the taking if you seek for an even more frustrating experience this time around than back in the day when you played for moot purposes, like fun.

All in all, this game is definitely one worth picking up for people who have never experienced it, and veterans who want to dip their toes in a bit of a throwback lake.

One can only hope that future Capcom titles will follow the suit of the genre they pioneered and we all loved, oh look, another Team Deathmatch game is coming up, thanks Capcom! That last one was GREAT!