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Review of Resident Evil: HD Remaster on PS3

by Chucky Chucky photo Jan 2015
Cover image of Resident Evil: HD Remaster on PS3
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 20 Jan 2015
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom

Introduction

Imagine waking up in a creepy mansion, where the wallpaper looks like it was last changed in the '90s, and instead of a good morning coffee, you're greeted by undead folks who are really eager to take a bite out of you. Welcome to 'Resident Evil: HD Remaster' - the game that makes you question your life choices... and your taste in furniture.

Gameplay

In this remastered version of the original game, you get to choose from two ridiculously attractive characters: Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine. As you guide them around the mansion, you'll encounter puzzles that would make even Einstein scratch his head, emergency doors that lead to doom, and a bevy of zombies that clearly skipped leg day. The controls are... let's say, 'classic'. If you've ever wanted to feel like you're controlling a tank in a high-speed chase, then boy, do I have the game for you. Combat, however, is undeniably thrilling - it's basically you vs the world (and not just the zombies; there are dogs too, and they seem to have a vendetta against your sanity). As you navigate the horrors, keep an eye out for items, because your best friend will ultimately turn out to be those precious bullets... if you can find them, that is.

Graphics

The graphics in 'Resident Evil: HD Remaster' are like finding an old photograph of your family, except this one has been edited by a 12-year-old with a Snapchat filter. Everything is sharper, brighter, and much more horrifying than the original! You'll see blood splatters and gore in high definition; it's like an art gallery, but instead of fine art you just find a bloodstained floor and a note from the previous owner that reads, 'Please don't eat my face.'

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Resident Evil: HD Remaster' is a fantastic trip down memory lane, sprinkled with a modern coat of paint that doesn't entirely hide the creaky old floors and annoying fixed camera angles. If you're into survival horror and like your zombies slow and ridiculous, then grab your flashlights and prepare for some frightful fun. Just remember to save often... you never know when you'll die trying to outrun that one zombie with the giant biceps.

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