Released by Capcom in 1996, Resident Evil is the genre-defining survival horror classic for the PlayStation. Players take on the role of elite S.T.A.R.S. members Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine as they investigate a sprawling, isolated mansion crawling with zombies, mutant dogs, and other bio-organic weapons. The experience is built on managing scarce resources, solving intricate puzzles, and navigating pre-rendered environments using distinct “tank” controls.
How to Play
Your objective is to explore the Spencer Mansion, gather survival supplies, and uncover the truth behind the Umbrella Corporation. For PlayStation games in the browser, the default controls map the D-pad to your arrow keys, face buttons (Cross, Circle, Square, Triangle) to Z, X, S, and A, and Start/Select to Enter and Shift. Movement is relative to the character’s facing direction, meaning pushing up always moves forward.
Tips
- Conserve ammunition: Do not feel compelled to kill every enemy. It is often safer and more efficient to bait and dodge zombies in wider hallways.
- Examine your inventory: Always inspect new items from all angles in the menu. Many progression puzzles require interacting with hidden switches or clues on the items themselves.
- Save strategically: Progress can only be saved using finite Ink Ribbons at typewriters. Plan your saves carefully after major milestones rather than after every minor accomplishment.
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