Resident Evil (GameCube)

Description

Dive headfirst into Resident Evil and brace yourself—it’s not some casual stroll through a haunted hall. You’ll be gripping that controller, pulse racing with every creak and groan echoing off dank walls. The old-school chills mingle with slick, polished visuals, so you get both throwback terror and next-gen dazzle.

Slip into the boots of Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine, each with their own knack for puzzle-solving and dodging zeds in the gloom. Ammo’s scarce, herbs are precious—stockpile like a hoarder or end up flat on your back. Every hallway flaunts twisted beauty and hidden nightmares; a single flick of your torch can spark a mini heart-attack.

• Original scare machine that fired up the whole survival-horror craze
• Gorgeously grit-laden graphics that sometimes feel photo-real
• Dynamic lighting and shadows that sneak up on you
• Reworked combat—plenty of ways to smack, shoot or dodge
• Fresh puzzles and secret nooks that keep you guessing
• Atmospheres so thick, you’ll almost taste the mould

Some players—an impatient bunch—whinged about the lack of fresh horror titles and dug this gem back out. One pal told me he hadn’t felt real fear since the first run; as the mansion’s silhouettes danced in the moonlight, he actually yelped. He reckoned the soul of the original still beats strong under these slick textures.

Yes, controls can feel clunky at first—tank-style movement isn’t exactly intuitive. And storing items? Forget it if you’re a packrat. You’ll circle back again and again, heart thumping at the thought of what you missed. But that tension? It’s bloody addictive, turning every encounter into a mini triumph when you scrape through.

One reviewer flat-out claimed, “It’s a work of genius,” and I can’t argue. The clever mash-up of old-school grit and graphical muscle delivers a punch to the gut. Those rooms, those staircases—they stick in your brain long after you switch off the console.

So yeah, don’t let tricky controls or tight saves put you off. Embrace the chaos, savour the sweaty-palmed scares, and get ready for a masterclass in undead horror. The mansion doors are open—will you survive?