What is the definitive Resident Evil?

[Hitman81]

This series has seen its ups and downs. The last two iterations have both been really well-received but are completely different. Resident Evil 4 is regarded as one of the best games of all time but is not really generally thought of as a traditional Resident Evil game. So if someone who'd never played a game in the Resident Evil series asked you what's the first game that should play what would you recommend? What do you think is the definitive Resident Evil experience? I just finished the Resident Evil 2 remake and it was great. But I still love the original in the remake of the original and I feel that those games capture the Resident Evil I know and remember. Right now it's a toss-up between Resident Evil 1 remake and Resident Evil 2 remake for me.

 

[Ice That Jaw]

REmake is the definitive title and always will be but RE4 and RE5 are the most fun to play.

 

[GtehMVP]

If new to the series, def go REmake, or Res 7, they are by and far the most friendly to new players used to modern controls, and they're fucking awesome games. I would encourage playing the HD remaster of RE 1 too, just to see where the series started.

Not being able to move and shoot in RE 4 and 5 (at least you can strafe in the latter) might be jarring, as the perspective will make it feel like you should.

 

[Dizzy]

REmake, no question. It’s the best example of what I think of when I think of RE. Especially REmaster since it has an option for more modern controls.

REmake 2 is in my opinion, the best made and my new favorite but it definitely has much more modern feel.

 

[Eazy123]

RE badly needs a control overhaul. I'm enjoying RE2 remake but there at least needs to be a Dodge mechanic. IDGAF if it's a QTE. If I'm racing down a hall and there are three zombies I'm getting bit one way or another and it sucks. I shouldn't have to take one on the chin to progress. At least make the zombies' grab distance less.

7 turned me off because it was first person. Otherwise it was superb, which is a shame. With these controls I need to see around me better. If it was 3rd person I'd have liked it more but for me it's RE2 Remake.

 

[Taco Loco]

The original number two but on the n64 console, those little add ins they put in it are awesome.

 

[SamSchmidt]

I was thinking about downloading remake tonight. Sherdog approved?

 

[Boxing_paloney]

I hope someone can mod in the laser sight for the RE2 remake

 

[Gref]

REmake.

 

[jojoRed]

I was thinking about downloading remake tonight. Sherdog approved?

If its your first time, I'd gently point you to REmake 2's direction.

 

[GSP_37]

Ok. I guess I'll look for 2 remake for Black Friday.

Will you be lost if you don't play them in release order?

 

[method115]

RE2 remake imo. I think this is the best RE ever made. RE7 was great but was lacking badly in the enemies departemnt. Also having one unkillable person constantly around was annoying.

 

[TheLinguist]

The original for sure, that feeling when first playing it back in the day was incredible, R7 brought the horror back very cool haven’t had time to jump into REmake

 

[Dead Spirit of MMA]

The remaster of the RE1 remake. That game sets the standard for remakes for me.

I have to admit, I'm still a bit disappointed that the RE2 remake isn't made in the original style, though I'm sure it's a great game in it's own right.

Here's something I was wondering though: Does it let you play on the hardest difficulty first time without pre-ordering the game? I felt like that was a huge fuck up with RE7 which negatively affected my enjoyment of the game.

 

[Plissken]

REmake old style (static cameras, puzzles, low on action- more about mood, pre-rendered backgrounds), RE4 new style (over the shoulder camera, more ammo and action, real time graphics, more freedom), RE2 Remake combo style (gunplay and camera style of 4-Rev2, puzzles of 1-0, tougher zombies/regulars like old games, better item management and saves of new games).

 

[Ebay]

4 is my favorite for the balance of horror and action plus the creepy location and cult stuff. All around great game. I finally got 5 stars on every mercenaries level with all the characters and it was one of the most fulfilling game goals I've pulled off in a while.

 

[Blowing Dixie]

What game should I play if I want to headshot zombies for 1-shot kills with mouse on PC? Also, Umbrella labs should be included. No fucked up camera angles like in RE1 please.

 

[Gref]

What game should I play if I want to headshot zombies for 1-shot kills with mouse on PC? Also, Umbrella labs should be included. No fucked up camera angles like in RE1 please.

Left 4 Dead

 

[Blowing Dixie]

Left 4 Dead

There aren't any Umbrella labs in that one.

 

[My Spot]

REmake HD if I'm being objective. 2 will always be my fav though, followed by 1.

REmake 2 is great of course. I still think 4 is the best "action" RE game.

And since I mention this in every RE thread...the dude on the cover of the US version of 1 is actually Richard and not Chris.