The remake of "Resident Evil" for the Gamecube is a top remake. This is one of the reasons that I purchased a Gamecube.
The graphics are superb, the atmosphere is quite chilling, the gameplay is top notch. There are new areas, enemies, puzzles and gameplay features. The original music is still here with a slightly remixed focus; from the un-nerving mansion corridor tunes to the soft and soothing "Save Room" theme and the delicate "Sigh of Relief".
GRAPHICS - 10/10
Easily the best graphics I have seen on the Gamecube - almost real in parts. Superb shades and lighting. Even better than Resident Evil 4 in my opinion.
CONTROLS - 7.5/10
A little bit fiddly at first but you soon get adapted to them in 30 minutes or so.
LENGTH - 7.5/10
A decent length. First playthrough it will probably take about 5-8 hours to complete depending on how good you are.
I just wish is was a few hours longer than was it is. First time around it will take some beating but after you have completed it you will know the specific routes, item locations etc.
If only there was a piece of programming within the game that randomised all item & enemy locations every time you played to allow for a new challenge.
FEAR FACTOR - 8.5/10
I'll admit that when I first played on this I was a bit nervous going around corners and walking past those "crimson heads" as well as other things.
The camera angles are perfectly placed in that you can't really see where you are going at times and it makes you slightly nervous not knowing what is ahead. As well as that, the graphics and lighting effects make the game superbly eerie with dark hallways and gloomy shadowy rooms. There are also a few other surprises and shocks in the game that just might just make you jump...
SOUND & MUSIC - 9/10
The music from the original is all here but is slightly different and remixed. Excellent for those nostalgic memories from the original.
REPLAY VALUE - 8/10
Extras can be unlocked depending on how you complete the game. These will have you replaying over and over again for some time.
OVERALL - 9.5/10
A superb remake. Great to re-visit the original RE with updated graphics and gameplay.
Here's me hoping for another Resident Evil remake for the PS3 or Wii in the future.
The graphics are superb, the atmosphere is quite chilling, the gameplay is top notch. There are new areas, enemies, puzzles and gameplay features. The original music is still here with a slightly remixed focus; from the un-nerving mansion corridor tunes to the soft and soothing "Save Room" theme and the delicate "Sigh of Relief".
GRAPHICS - 10/10
Easily the best graphics I have seen on the Gamecube - almost real in parts. Superb shades and lighting. Even better than Resident Evil 4 in my opinion.
CONTROLS - 7.5/10
A little bit fiddly at first but you soon get adapted to them in 30 minutes or so.
LENGTH - 7.5/10
A decent length. First playthrough it will probably take about 5-8 hours to complete depending on how good you are.
I just wish is was a few hours longer than was it is. First time around it will take some beating but after you have completed it you will know the specific routes, item locations etc.
If only there was a piece of programming within the game that randomised all item & enemy locations every time you played to allow for a new challenge.
FEAR FACTOR - 8.5/10
I'll admit that when I first played on this I was a bit nervous going around corners and walking past those "crimson heads" as well as other things.
The camera angles are perfectly placed in that you can't really see where you are going at times and it makes you slightly nervous not knowing what is ahead. As well as that, the graphics and lighting effects make the game superbly eerie with dark hallways and gloomy shadowy rooms. There are also a few other surprises and shocks in the game that just might just make you jump...
SOUND & MUSIC - 9/10
The music from the original is all here but is slightly different and remixed. Excellent for those nostalgic memories from the original.
REPLAY VALUE - 8/10
Extras can be unlocked depending on how you complete the game. These will have you replaying over and over again for some time.
OVERALL - 9.5/10
A superb remake. Great to re-visit the original RE with updated graphics and gameplay.
Here's me hoping for another Resident Evil remake for the PS3 or Wii in the future.