I can also add that I played it on PS5, which has two very handy functions: The first being a rewind function, letting you rewind to save yourself from unfortunate situations. The second is that you can save anytime, regardless of ink ribbons. Back in the late 90s I had an unlimited amount of time, but today these two functions save me a lot of time (which I don't have anynmore).
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I played it back in 97/98, and had to resort to guides. Limited English and logical skills at 12/13 years of age! I played 3 hours last week, and I must say I agree with all your points. Love reading your reviews (who would have thought I would be doing that on YouTube?)
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MrFreeze2244
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This was my first time playing the original Resident Evil and I went in as Jill. First impressions? The voice acting is hilariously dreadfulโbut in that classic, โso bad itโs goodโ way. I get that it was one of the first games to feature proper voice acting, but wow... itโs proper cringe. Still, it adds a charm that somehow fits the era.
The story and pacing were surprisingly solid. It mostly takes place in the Spencer Mansion, and the atmosphere is nailed perfectly with some eerie background music that sets the tone throughout. The puzzles are fairly straightforward, but satisfying. Graphically, itโs obviously very datedโthose pre-rendered backgrounds are so low-res that half the time I couldnโt make out what was going on unless it was something interactive. But Iโll cut it some slackโitโs a PS1 game from 1996.
The fixed camera angles can definitely be frustrating, especially when they obscure enemies, but weirdly I think it actually adds to the tension and immersion. The tank controls are archaic but you get used to them quickly. The biggest issue for me was all the backtracking. Trying to figure out where to go next got a bit tedious at times, especially with the limited inventory and locked doors scattered around.
Still, I understand why itโs considered iconic. It laid the foundation for survival horror as we know it. Despite the rough edges and outdated mechanics, itโs a memorable experience and worth playing just to appreciate where it all started.
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