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Review of Resident Evil 0: HD Remaster on PS3

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2016
Cover image of Resident Evil 0: HD Remaster on PS3
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 19 Jan 2016
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Capcom Production Studio 3
Publisher: Capcom

Introduction

Ah, Resident Evil 0: HD Remaster, the game that proves being stuck on a train with a bunch of zombies is not the worst thing you could do in your life - unless you count the time you poured soda on your homework. You play as Rebecca Chambers, brandishing more herbs than a hipster at a health food store, alongside Billy Coen, a hulking mass of muscle and questionable morals. Together, they embark on a crisis-laden adventure that makes even high school seem easy. Grab your controller and prepare for some unintentional cardio!

Gameplay

From the moment you start, the tension in Resident Evil 0 is thicker than grandma's gravy on Thanksgiving. The gameplay sticks to the classic formula: third-person perspective, fixed camera angles, and enough puzzles to make you question your own intelligence (and maybe your life choices). But what's cooler than just one hero? Two heroes! You can switch between the sweet-but-slightly-weak Rebecca and the beefy bad boy, Billy, creating a buddy cop dynamic that is both refreshing and frustrating. Need to push a boulder? Send in Billy. Need to mix herbs because you're a wannabe pharmacist? Rebecca's got your back. This whole partner-swap feature spices things up like an extra shot of hot sauce on your burrito, making every encounter a mix of strategy and fright.

Graphics

Visually, this remaster gives the original a run for its money. The graphics are spiffed up considerably, turning gory environments into something that looks straight out of a horror movie that your mom would advise you against watching. The shadows dance ominously, and there are more flickers and creaks than in your attic during a thunderstorm. Everything feels more polished, but it still captures that deliciously eerie atmosphere that made the original so captivating. However, instead of distracting yourself with a reflection of your face screaming at the zombies, maybe focus on the things lurking in the dark. Just a thought!

Conclusion

Overall, Resident Evil 0: HD Remaster manages to keep that eerie horror charm while updating the visuals and gameplay for today's couch potato adult. It's a delightful horror ride that mixes anxiety with action and a splash of slapstick, especially when you watch your buddy panic while running from a zombie. So, dust off that old PS3, grab some chili cheese fries, and prepare your heart; this adventure doesn't just scare, it dares you to be brave with your bathroom breaks. Give it a solid 8 out of 10 - because, really, who needs both vitality herbs when you can just share your last carrot with Billy?

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