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Resident Evil |  | From: Capcom
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  382 reviews
Format: DVD-ROM
Platform: GameCube
Genre: shooter_action_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: Standard
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 17 years
Operating System: XXX
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 20001
Model: 20001
UPC: 013388200016
EAN: 0013388200016
Release Date: August 7, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | A secluded mountain community called Raccoon City has been plagued by strange and violent attacks, by mutant beast and flesh-eating zombies. You are an agent of STARS, a special unit that must take the monsters out. | | • | Solve hair-raising mysteries and uncover terrifying secrets | | • | Battle against putrid rotting corpses and dogs that look like demons as you struggle to survive and save the people of Raccoon City | | • | Tread the darkest corners and the creepiest graveyards as you battle against an unthinkable evil! |
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Product Description
Resident Evil takes you into the heart of terror as you battle the unthinkable -- the walking dead.
Amazon.com Product Description
Resident Evil, the game that is often credited with starting the survival-horror genre, is being reinvented for the GameCube. For those unfamiliar with the series, a mysterious corporation has secretly been performing ungodly biotech experiments in the sleepy little town of Raccoon City. When reports of gory attacks come in from nearby areas, two crack military squads are sent to investigate. Players take the role of either sharpshooter Chris Redfield or demolitions expert Jill Valentine to track down the source of the town's problems--specifically, something in a decaying mansion that's mutating animals into grotesque killers and turning humans into bloodthirsty zombies. Supplies and ammunition are scarce, so players have to know when to fight, when to run, and how to keep their wits about them. Players can't afford to waste their shots and expect their characters to survive. The story is being retrofitted with motion-captured animation, next-generation graphics, real-time lighting and shadow effects, new areas, and newly rendered in-game video segments to create an even more cinematic experience. Also, a redesigned combat system lets players attack and defend themselves with a variety of items found in the environment.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 382
 I wanted to like it... July 21, 2010
Jeff H
I was quite eager to play this game after hearing great reviews about it, particularly its atmosphere and general scariness. It was the sole reason I went out and bought a GameCube at my local used game shop. However, upon playing it, I can say it is the worst game I've ever played (and I really don't like giving in to hyperbole). The controls are atrocious (the loathsome tank-style maneuvering that gaming has generally grown out of, thank God), the fixed camera angles are obnoxious, and the general game play saps the game of any fun or thrills to be had. I know it's become common to come on here and rip things you don't like to an unreasonable degree, but I honestly can't recommend this to anyone, unless you absolutely MUST experience the storyline rather than look it up on Wikipedia (ironically, the same category I fell into). Skip this one and pick up Resident Evil 4, by far one of the most enjoyable games I've played, and from the sound of it, the best game in the series - certainly better than this game, to say the least.
*EDIT* Upon reading some of the defenses of this game, I've been informed that the type of camera angles and controls utilized in Resident Evil are key elements of the survival horror genre, and that Resident Evil 4 is sometimes looked down upon (to some degree) for abandoning these principles and becoming more of a shoot 'em up. I will concede that this argument is valid, but it doesn't excuse this game. Silent Hill and Silent Hill 2 were far superior entries in the survival horror genre, and they had comparatively far more serviceable controls and camera angles - though they could become something of a nuisance at times, it never ruined the overall experience of those games. If survival horror is what you seek, stick to the Silent Hill series.
 One of the best remakes of a PS1 game ever July 12, 2010
Jason Weber
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
People who complain saying inventory is limited, enemies are overpowered, camera angle sucks, and there are too many puzzles have never played a survival horror or at least don't know what it is. This game is one of the best I've played and has made me jump a few times, and even creeped me out during my first playthrough because I didn't know what creatures could possible be stalking me. People who say the original is better are also fooling themselves. This game is the exact same as the first, same enemy placement, same rooms, same atmosphere and music, and just improved on the graphics and added a few enemies, areas here and there, the only thing the original has on this is nostalgia. This is survival horror at its best and has great unlockables as well, there are even a few extra modes i cant beat due to the difficulty. The boss fights are fun and the story is pretty original. Another idiot in a review said Lisa isn't scary and just a mindless character with a boring story. Lisa was originally supposed to be in the original but was left out due to time and space. I think Lisa is very creepy because you don't know when she will appear and come on, her story might be sick and sad, but its just creepy thinking about what she does to people and shes a much better boss than Salazar in RE4 or Irving in RE5, who are poor excuses to the series. I can't even describe, its a classic and best Resident Evil game I think, its up there with Resident Evil 2. So pros are
+ Very creepy and don't know when zombies will pop out or where they could be hiding
+ Great story and suspense build as you slowly progress
+ Obviously graphics and atmosphere
+ Actually has you planning how to use ammo and supplies wisely so you dont waste it and run out
+ Boss fights are good, although after a few playtroughs can get easy
+ Story is better than your typical game
+ Ability to play as two characters with separate storylines
+ Ability to change the ending of the game as well as get unlockables for beating it under a certain time
+ Great enemy variety as well as some awesome looking creatures
+ Simple controls that grow on you quickly
And a few cons, but are greatly outweighted by the pros
- Isn't the longest game, can be beaten in under 10 hours the first playthrough if you are used to these games
- Voice acting for some characters like Wesker or Jill is kind of flat and boring
- Gets kind of repetitive after a few playthroughs once you know the solution to all the puzzles and figure out where all the main items and ammo is located, so the puzzles kind of become mindless chores
- If you are low on health and ammo and saved and need to go through a room with a bunch of enemies, you're kind of screwed for good and have to start a new file, so make multiple saves
- Inability to drop items instead if you don't want to put them in the itme box would have been useful but its a minor
complaint
- No real extra modes or challenges outside the different main game modes and not too many unlockable weapons or costumes
So my overview is this game is awesome and will be one of the best games you ever play if you don't use strategy guides and you play it alone and preferably in a low lit room at night. After you beat it there are always extra modes like invisible enemy, or survivor mode, as well as the option of beating the game under 3 hours for the unlimited rocket launcher. Its good for a collection as well, so if you do get bored after a few playthroughs, let it sit for a year, and then take it out again and see what you forgot and experience the fun all over again, or play it with a friend who has never played a Resident Evil before, and see how he/she marvels in awe. At least give it a try, you might not like the camera angles and controls at first like me, but just let it grow on you, and learn to appreciate this game for what it is, and you will learn this game is a masterpiece.
A Great Remake May 8, 2010
Brittany Hernandez (florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Both the Remake and the Original are great games. The original I find adorable compared to this one. You play the Remake and it's alot scarier, especially now with Lisa, Crimson heads, and the better looking giant snake Yawn. The Original is easier and a bit faster, since it does not have Lisa, and is still awsome and the colors and controls of the original are so cute. This one has beautiful Graphics, an awsome Rocket launcher you can unlock, the Sameri Edge,very creepy settings, and I love how you can change Jill's outfits and get to see Rebecca the day after the Zero incident.
 I guess it's ok November 9, 2009
Mark D. Andrews
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
RE1 is same on wii so mostly, i have played it before. The game starts you of with Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine. The game is cool, but the start is annoying. The reason is if you pick Chris, the only weapon he carries is a wimpy knife. The other thing annoying is when Barry tells you to split up and look, you can't go through the doors until you "look around" and go back to Barry. The other thing that bothers me is you can't leave things behind like RE0 lets you do. Still, the graphics are good and the game is fun, but it's not the best game.
Better than the Origional October 18, 2009
M. Norris
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This game is awesome and the seller ships very fast. This remake of the origional is even scarrier because if you don't burn the zombie bodies then zombies come back to life and they are faster than you and twice as powerful. It makes you nervous walking into a room you havn't been in for a while because you are wondering if you burned the bodies last time you were there. Overall great game my fav for the gamecube.
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