Shooter · 1996
Resident Evil
Resident Evil is a survival horror video game developed and released by Capcom originally for the PlayStation in 1996, and is the first game in the Resident Evil series. The game's plot follows Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine, members of an elite task force known as S.T.A.R.S., as they investigate the outskirts of…
Key facts
- Released
- 22 March 1996
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 9 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation
- Studio
- Capcom, GOG
- Critics
- Metacritic 91
- Best price
- $19.99 · Steam
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 91 — critics loved it
- A 1996 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Resident Evil?
Expect about 9 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Resident Evil with friends?
No, Resident Evil is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Resident Evil on?
Resident Evil is available on PC and PlayStation.
Where to buy Resident Evil for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $19.99 at Steam. Prices are checked daily.
Is Resident Evil a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 91.
What games are like Resident Evil?
In the same spirit: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Resident Evil 4 (2005) and Mega Man X.
