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Resident Evil (Known as Biohazard in Japan) is a 1996 survival horror game, developed by Capcom for the PlayStation. It is the first installment in the Resident Evil series.

A Director's Cut version and a Director's Cut Dual Shock version were re-released for the PlayStation. The game was also released for the PlayStation Network. A free download for the game (Director's Cut Dual Shock version) was available via PlayStation Home in Part 2 of the minigame: PlayStation Quest.

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Gameplay[]

Game Components[]

Health System[]

The health system uses a heart-beat monitor visual and has 5 health stats:

  • Fine (Green)
  • Fine (Yellow)
  • Caution
  • Danger!
  • Dead (Not shown)

Controls[]

Note: Buttons not listed do not have a control.

Type A[]

  • X - Use
  • Square - Dash (w/movement)
  • Triangle - Cancel
  • R1 - Get Ready
  • Start - Inventory
  • Directional Pad - Move

Weapons[]

Combat Knife[]

The Combat Knife is the players default weapon. It is everlasting, so the player always has something to fight with.

Baretta[]

A pistol gun. The gun can hold up to 15 bullets per magazine. In the Beginner difficulty, there is a small chance of an instant-decapitation when shot at a zombie. This is found when the player returns to the front doors at the beginning of the game, only to find the rest of his team gone.

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