Resident Evil

What is Resident Evil?

Resident Evil is a groundbreaking survival horror game that plunges players into a nightmarish world of biological terrors. Set in a mysterious mansion near Raccoon City, you play as either Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine – members of an elite special forces unit investigating bizarre murders. What starts as a routine mission quickly spirals into a fight for survival against mutated creatures, sinister puzzles, and limited resources. With its tense atmosphere, fixed camera angles, and emphasis on resource management, Resident Evil defined the survival horror genre and remains a landmark title in gaming history.

Game Features

• Survival Horror Atmosphere: Experience dread through haunting environments, limited visibility, and unsettling sound design
• Iconic Enemy Designs: Battle gruesome creatures including zombies, giant spiders, and the terrifying Hunters
• Resource Management: Strategically conserve ammunition, healing items, and inventory space to survive
• Branching Narrative: Play as either Chris or Jill with different story paths, abilities, and supporting characters
• Puzzle Solving: Unlock the mansion's secrets by solving environmental puzzles and finding key items
• Multiple Endings: Your choices and performance determine how the story concludes
• Tank Controls: Classic movement system that increases tension during combat encounters

How to Play Resident Evil?

1. Movement: Use arrow keys or WASD to move your character forward, backward, and turn
2. Aim & Attack: Press Z (PlayStation □ button equivalent) to ready your weapon, then press X (PlayStation X button equivalent) to fire
3. Interact: Press Space (PlayStation ○ button equivalent) to examine objects, open doors, or pick up items
4. Run: Hold Shift (PlayStation R1 equivalent) while moving to sprint
5. Open Inventory: Press Tab (PlayStation Select equivalent) to manage items, combine herbs, or equip weapons
6. Defensive Items: When grabbed by an enemy, quickly press Z or X to use defensive items like knives
7. Save Progress: Find typewriters and use ink ribbons (consumable item) to record your game

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between playing as Chris or Jill?
Chris has higher health and more weapon options but smaller inventory space, while Jill carries more items, has a lockpick, and receives help from Barry Burton – but has lower health.

Are there multiple ways to die in Resident Evil?
Absolutely! Beyond zombie bites, you can be poisoned by spiders, decapitated by Hunters, crushed by traps, or killed by environmental hazards like falling ceilings. Saving often is crucial.

Can I kill every enemy I encounter?
Resource scarcity forces strategic decisions. Wasting ammo on every enemy may leave you defenseless against bosses. Sometimes running is the smartest survival tactic.