How Resident Evil Remake Perfected Classic Survival Horror

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The Resident Evil franchise saw a resurgence over the past few years thanks to its return to traditional survival horror with Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village. However, it is no secret that the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 also helped the franchise regain its fans, many of whom have fallen out of love with Resident Evil after a series of action-oriented titles.

While the remakes of Resident Evil 2 andResident Evil 3 did quench the thirst for survival horror, it is worth remembering that these two games were not the first Resident Evil titles to be remade. In 2002, Capcom released a remake of Resident Evil, transforming the classic 1996 title into the definitive version of the original game.

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It's hard to deny the impact Resident Evil had on horror video games. Apart from solidifying Capcom's place as a major video game developer and publisher, Resident Evil also set a high standard of what gamers can expect from a horror game. That being said, it is worth mentioning that the original Resident Evil is not a perfect game. Its story is not the most groundbreaking, its characters do not have fully-fleshed-out personalities, and its voice acting and dialogue made the original game the butt of jokes and memes.

Though Resident Evil had its fair share of shortcomings, the game still managed to become a massive hit, given that Capcom was basically inventing a new genre and game mechanics during Resident Evil's development. However, Capcom was well-aware of all the game's weaknesses, so the studio decided to remake it at a time when remakes were far less common and did not guarantee profit.

This high level of awareness made 2002's Resident Evil the