The average user rating for this Game is 8.9 out of 10 (based on 33 Votes).
Reyes A. gave it a6: Graphics were sucky, but I understand that this is an old game so I learned to look past that and try and cherish what people enjoy out of this game. However, the character voices were so gay, they should have just used subtitles. Also, the difficulty was too extreme. I played the director's cut (which allowed me to receive double the amount of whatever items i picked up such as ammo, ink ribbons, etc.) and I still had trouble. I like to play video games to relax and have fun, not bite my teeth and chuck my controller.
Luke I gave it a9: 1996. The year I was born. Also the year the very first Metal Slug was released. Also the year when Capcom finally released a Survival/Horror game. The formula is one of the best ever. Unlike games like Max Payne, which is just shoot, slo-mo, shoot, slo-mo, this game has it's OWN genre. Ok, so Barry and Jill may sound like they're talking to 3-year olds, but you also get to experience realism. Like Jill, she isn't exactly the toughest person in the game, and she proves this at the start by getting Barry to shoot your first zombie. That's another thing in realism, you dont have fifty billion clips, and I'm sure zombie dogs do not drop them. You have to search in drawers, and even your teammates. KEYS. They are the annoying thing. You don't have infinite item slots, although I don't think it would be possible to fit a grenade launcher in your pocket... I love the run instead of shoot as well. Killing everything is a waste of time because soon enough, hunters will break loose and take the zombie's positions. Best of all, puzzles! Logical, physicall, and sometimes impossible puzzles! When you get the game guide of GameFAQs you'll say; 'Oh yeah, why didn't I think of that". And the sequels too. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis proved even more of a scare with the Nemesis on your tail. Roaring like and idiot. And I like how they introduced actually pushing zombies away, as Capcom seems to put another excellent feature in each game. Fantastic Work, the DS version is great too!
Jonny B. gave it a9: Every room had its own detail.The music really suited the game, and it was unpredictible, you didnt now what was going to happen next. Its not that easy either, you have to use your brain alot. Its an excellent game to send a shiver up your spine.
killer gave it a10: Graphics are quite old now a days, controls arequite... challenging. Otherwise, this is the game, that started the famous resident evil - series. I can only respect this game for creating something new to survival horror -genre.
Allen B. gave it a10: Heart-pumping classic, and the start of a huge series & franchise.
J H. gave it an8: This is definately one of the best games EVER 4 game consoles in general, game plays excellent, puts a different angle on games. can't say much 4 the graphics compared 2 RE4, but wot can u expect from a game made in 1996. thoughly enjoyed the game.
Steven S. gave it a10: Resident evil 1996 is the best game ever! best graphics and creepy zombies. better than 2, 3 and code veronica
Derek J. gave it a10: Great graphic back in 1996 and still one of the best psone video games ever created.
Roger D. gave it a10: Best game ever in 1996 and still the best RE game.
Jasher R. gave it a10: This game rules. One of the best games I have ever played.
Mark D. gave it an8: Its been surpassed by its sequals and other games influenced by it but RE is a real rareity - a game that was not only original but gave us a whole new genre. However, where is the sadly underrated RE3 on Metacritics list of Playstation games?
Richie G. gave it a10: The remake may be one of the best games in the series but the original game is still the first survival horror.
Jay D. gave it a10: One of the best Resident Evil game i had ever played on the playstation one.
Jim W. gave it a10: the classic that made your little silent hill possible no remake needed to be made but the one they made was alright i am a real resi fan it was one of the first ps games i ever played mitch is obiosuly somone who doesnt know his roots.
Joe gave it an8: Still got charm, even after resi4.
Mitch F. gave it a 0: Horrible graphics, controls and worst of all gameplay. If you are looking for a classic horror title get Silent Hill.
REmake fan gave it a 7: This game is good, but Dave A. you have to be kidding me about the REmake. If you think that this one is better than the REmake then that is pretty sad...[Ed: I think Dave's comment that the remake is "THE sh.t" means that it's, in fact, GOOD.]
Dave A. gave it a 10: Still one of the best games ever made.........the remake is the sh.t.
Piranha G. gave it a 10: A reference on the videogames.
Rob M. gave it a 9: Im a Big fan of the series. This is a classic.
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