Action

Resident Evil (2002)

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.4

Users · RAWG

2002

Released

Platforms

📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 22, 2002

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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About this game

Resident Evil is a survival horror video game developed by Capcom Production Studio 4 and published by Capcom. Released for the GameCube video game console in 2002, it is a remake of the 1996 PlayStation game Resident Evil, the first installment in the Resident Evil video game series. The story takes place in 1998 near the fictional Midwestern town of Raccoon City where a series of bizarre murders have taken place. The player takes on the role of either Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine, S.T.A.R.S. agents sent in by the city to investigate the murders.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Oppressive gothic mansion atmosphere defines its survival-horror experience.
Detailed pre-rendered environments, lighting, and character models.
Limited resources create tension across combat, healing, and saving.
Expanded locations, story material, enemies, and character interactions.
Chris and Jill campaigns offer variations, unlockables, and difficulty options.

Cons

Fixed cameras and tank controls differ from modern movement systems.
Interconnected areas require frequent backtracking for puzzles and key items.
Small inventory and item boxes require repeated trips through explored areas.
Individual campaigns are short by modern standards.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Action

Resident Evil (2002)

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.4

Users · RAWG

2002

Released

Platforms

📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 22, 2002

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 8 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 3Xbox OneXbox 360Nintendo SwitchWiiGameCube

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Oppressive gothic mansion atmosphere defines its survival-horror experience.
Detailed pre-rendered environments, lighting, and character models.
Limited resources create tension across combat, healing, and saving.
Expanded locations, story material, enemies, and character interactions.
Chris and Jill campaigns offer variations, unlockables, and difficulty options.

Cons

Fixed cameras and tank controls differ from modern movement systems.
Interconnected areas require frequent backtracking for puzzles and key items.
Small inventory and item boxes require repeated trips through explored areas.
Individual campaigns are short by modern standards.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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