Resident Evil HD Remaster Reviews

Resident Evil HD Remaster is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
5 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2015

Resident Evil is a fine horror game that stands the test of time, and that game is still here. However Capcom's job updating it for 2015 is lazy and insulting to fans.

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6 / 10
Jan 29, 2016

Resident Evil 0 HD Remastered is essentially the same RE0 that I played back in the Gamecube days, a dated but enjoyable RE experience. The HD coat of paint gives the game a 2016 glow that truly impresses, and the modern control scheme improves the experience in ways that cannot sufficiently be explained, but the core game remains intact. I enjoyed my trip back in time, but I don't think there's enough here that would make me want to do it again.

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6 / 10.0
Jan 23, 2015

For a time, revisiting Resident Evil was good. And just as quickly as I was hooked in, I played P.T.

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7 / 10.0
Jan 28, 2015

Resident Evil HD Remaster is a decent remake of the original survival horror title, retaining the challenging puzzles and combat, while adding the new control scheme or the easy mode. Unfortunately, its overhauled aspects aren't that impressive, so don't go in with high expectations, as there are still plenty of confusing sequences, annoying door opening animations, and other relics of the past.

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7 / 10
Feb 18, 2015

An elderly Resident, still as Evil as ever

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7 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2015

Resident Evil HD Remaster . . . achieves the same sense of lingering horror as its source material while simultaneously making the entire experience easier for modern audiences to appreciate.

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Jan 20, 2015

Resident Evil HD is a great remake, provided you contain the nostalgia to enjoy it.

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Top Critic
Jan 19, 2015

Resident Evil HD Remaster often disappoints when it comes to the HD part, but the rest of the game is so damn good, newcomers and old-timers alike should check it out.

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Jan 20, 2015

The game that launched the 'Resident Evil' series' HD overhaul brings it up to date for newcomers, but doesn't change enough to make it worthwhile for veterans.

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7 / 10
Jan 21, 2015

If you've played the original Resident Evil inside out, or the Gamecube remake, you know exactly what you're getting with Capcom's shiny re-release. It's a polished update that never strays far from the template, proving just as faithful as it is hardcore. For those looking for a gateway into the series, however, we advise extreme caution, especially if your notions of Resident Evil are based on more recent instalments. Although perfectly playable, it is likely to defy most, if not all, expectations you may have.

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7 / 10
Jan 18, 2015

Resident Evil HD--a high-definition re-release of a remake of a classic--proves that sometimes the best adventures are the simplest ones.

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7 / 10.0
Jan 18, 2015

Resident Evil is still a classic, but it's hard for some people to go back to

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7 / 10
Jan 19, 2015

Nevertheless, Spencer Mansion ultimately fails as a locale because of its implausibility. It is a place that has been designed in service to the designer's puzzles, rather than vice-versa and, for this reason, feels fake and contrived, characteristics that undermine the horror rather than heighten it. As a product of a unique moment in the medium's technological evolution, Resident Evil HD is a fascinating place to revisit. But for many contemporary visitors it will be an unpleasant stay, not because the game's inhabitants are unusually hostile, or because its idiosyncrasies are unfashionable, but because its formative designs have simply been bettered.

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73 / 100
May 23, 2019

It doesn't offer anything new from the PS4 and One ports, but it's still an adventure with a great story and atmosphere.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 21, 2019

Despite shortcomings, the remake of the first Resident Evil title is a tense, exciting romp through a mansion that has a ton of creepy secrets. There are definite signs of aging here that make me appreciate current day luxuries, but once I got past those I enjoyed Resident Evil's puzzles, scares and horrors.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jan 20, 2015

Resident Evil HD Remaster is survival horror but surprisingly as good as you remember it. It could have used more work in the porting department though.

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3.8 / 5.0
Jan 20, 2015

Will Capcom ever do a completely overhauled remake of the original story with an over-the-shoulder perspective? No one knows, though that sure would be neat. In the meantime, the Resident Evil HD remaster — despite showing signs of aging — remains an excellent time capsule that brings a classic back to life.

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8 / 10.0
May 25, 2019

I’m glad I finally got around to playing Resident Evil, a lot of mechanics still hold up and the overall experience was challenging and suspenseful. Despite issues I had with the nineteen-year-old mechanics not adapting very well to modern games, such as pre-rendered backdrops with set camera angles, a very limited item stash, and awkward combat, I enjoyed the experience. With options for both new and old fans of the series, Capcom has adapted to everyone without altering the core-gameplay of the original game – Difficulty settings, visual ratio and prefered control methods will allow everyone to play the game whichever way they feel the most comfortable.

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8 / 10.0
May 23, 2018

When returning to Resident Evil 1, some obvious flaws are apparent given the title’s age, such as the game’s tank-like controls, often awkward camera and downright cheesy dialogue… But in a bizarre way that adds to the charm of the title – The thematic tension you feel when exploring the manor… The fear you feel around every corner… The tension of solving a puzzle in the nick of time or making that narrow escape… Well, there’s nothing quite like it nowadays.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2016

The makeover of Capcom's 1996 title Resident Evil proved more than a pleasing, it felt like a brand new experience. Resident Evil: HD improved the significant components in any survival horror game and exaggerated them (for the better).

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