Resident Evil Remake announced! Coming to PS3/PS4!

[Haze]

I reckon there will be a lot of happy people here.

Capcom have announced that an enhanced version of the game that started it all "Resident Evil" will be coming to consoles digitally in 2015.

The Enhanced Version will be a remake of the Gamecube original (which was itself a "enhanced version"):

“Using the latest resolution enhancement and 3D model technology, game resolutions and textures have been significantly upgraded, including 1080p support on next-gen consoles, resulting in characters and backgrounds coming to life in greater detail than ever seen before in Resident Evil. Not only will the graphics impress but the tense sound effects have been fully remastered with 5.1 surround support for a greater gaming atmosphere.”

What's even sweeter then all this? Well, players can choose either a new, revamped control scheme or the classic method. Both the original 4:3 aspect ratio or a new 16:9 widescreen mode will also be available.

Check out the announcement trailer below as well as some interesting pictures giving you even more information:

This is pretty cool news as I've never played any of the Resident Evil games aside from maybe 30 mins of Resident Evil 5.

What about you guys and gals?

 

[Ciel]

As a fan of Resident Evil, let me be the first to tell you how unexcited I am. See for me, the thrill of the franchise, namely the old games, was an accumulation of how awful the camera is and how bad the game actually looks. These two things made the game incredibly scary to me. Even when I was a young gaming pup I felt like the development team did this on purpose--surely something this bad couldn't be on purpose, right? It is great that they are keeping the original tempo and what not from the original title, but ultimately something greater is lost by raising the resolution.

Further, the RE franchise has been kind of shaky recently--with the exception of Resident Evil 4. I would rather see them fix the problems with the franchise rather than resort to re-releasing previous games, something I usually do not mind advocating. The team has to come up with new ways to scare people, to actually make the game engrossing. I feel like this is just a cash-in tactic, an attempt to gain fan praise back. Who knows, this might help net them more money to fund some bigger and better RE project they have planned. Here is hoping that by remastering an old classic, they learn what made it so great and attempt to implement that into their newer titles in completely nuanced ways.

 

[Oberon]

So its digital only?
And a remaster of remake..lol.
Interesting I guess.

Yeah,I had the first one,the 2nd and pretty sure I had the 3rd on PS1 as well.
Also had Code Veronica on PS2. Loved them at the time but dont know if I am as interested in it now though.

 

[Ciel]

Yeah,I had the first one,the 2nd and pretty sure I had the 3rd on PS1 as well.
Also had Code Veronica on PS2. Loved them at the time but dont know if I am as interested in it now though.

I am going to take away from this that you have not played an RE game in a while. You sir, are blessed.

 

[Sekelani]

Instant buy. I'm getting it!
Take my money , now ( in terminator voice).

 

[Oberon]

I am going to take away from this that you have not played an RE game in a while. You sir, are blessed.

I have played demo's of laters ones and didnt like the way they changed them.I preferred the old style of the originals.

 

[jbeavis100]

I'm super looking forward to the PC version of this. REmake was awesome and I can't wait to see it in FULL HD.

 

[troutski]

I don't like this remake already because I've always been waiting for a remake of Resident Evil 2, which Capcom is never going to give us, apparently. That game was far superior to the first one, although it still had the terrible camera angles. I think a true remake of that game with improved mechanics and a controllable camera would make it a terrifying experience, even on next gen consoles. As for RE1, we already had a remake on the Gamecube, and this upcoming version is basically a remake of a remake.

 

[daimashin]

I would've preferred if it came in retail too as I prefer to own physical copies. Anyway, I'm not about to pass up on this gem so I'll be getting the digital version no doubt. As for Capcom on other remakes, I think Capcom is testing the waters on this to see what the responses on this remake to see if the survival horror genre still has a market. If this sells well, I bet RE will get back to their survival horror root.

 

[Haymansafc]

The first two (possibly three) games were by far the best in the series for me. They were proper survival horror titles and not like an 'FPS with Zombies' which what the series has sadly been reduced to today. The old games had real lengthy puzzles that took a while to resolve, suspense, moments of silence where you dreaded turning ever corner... This is what Resident Evil was about - not relentless shooting along a linear path and having to do a lot of 'leg work' on the controller just to make it through one of countless cinematic cut-scenes...

I have to agree with troutski. The second game in my opinion was a better all-rounder and in my opinion, the best in the series to date. The Tyrant 103 from the second game remains one of my most dreaded horror enemies of all time. However, I certainly wouldn't say 'no' to playing a remastered version of the first game given the chance. At least it shows to the younger generation that Capcom once made a proper job of horror games.

The biggest downside for me is that is mentions 'digitally'. Sorry, but my eyes started to roll when I read that. If these means it's only available via downloading then count me out. I don't 'do' online gaming, I don’t know how to even go about it and if you can't buy a physical copy on disc then sadly, a long-time Resident Evil player has just been alienated. I have no doubt that Capcom's decision for 'digital only' copies will cost them sales as a result of this. It'll certainly cost them mine.

 

[f_dog80]

Instant buy. I'm getting it!
Take my money , now ( in terminator voice).

Roger that! Sign me up.

 

[Ridge]

This is on my "I'll maybe play it depending on what else comes out that week" list. I'm interested for sure, but npt nessesarily sold yet..

 

[Oberon]

The biggest downside for me is that is mentions 'digitally'. Sorry, but my eyes started to roll when I read that. If these means it's only available via downloading then count me out. I don't 'do' online gaming

I agree digital only sucks but I do buy them if I have no choice. Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon & the original Crysis for PS3 for eg are only available via digital download and if you love these sorts of games you are missing out.

Anyway,You dont have to have PS+ get access online and the PSN store.
You can check store,message friends etc,its only the competitive mulitplayer that you need PS+.
Do you download demo's? If so then you must have set up a PSN account online.
If not just go through the PSN account set up process,its easy,and when it comes to buying games no need to put in any credit card details either if you dont want,you can use paypal or buy a pre paid PSN card (many game stores,department type stores an even supermarkets have them) and input the code.

Just FYI is all.

 

[Ridge]

The biggest downside for me is that is mentions 'digitally'. Sorry, but my eyes started to roll when I read that. If these means it's only available via downloading then count me out. I don't 'do' online gaming, I don’t know how to even go about it and if you can't buy a physical copy on disc then sadly, a long-time Resident Evil player has just been alienated. I have no doubt that Capcom's decision for 'digital only' copies will cost them sales as a result of this. It'll certainly cost them mine.

I don't understand this point of view at all.. Could you share your reasoning behind it?

Your just coming off as a prejudice old man who is afraid of change..

 

[Sekelani]

I played all the resident evils and I can't say anything negative about them.