Without a doubt the best Resident Evil game. No pretentions, no outrageously unbelievable characters or bioweapons - just a creepy mansion, SWAT team members way out of their depth, and lumbering zombies stumbling down dark, moldy corridors. The atmosphere is simply unmatched.

Playing this on harder difficulties really makes the gameplay shine; each room you choose to enter, bullet you decide to fire, healing item you consume - all of it is consequential. You truly have to weigh your options in this game, adding meaning to every gameplay decision you make as you progress. The game never holds your hand, either; you always have just enough resources (map, items in your inventory/box, etc.) to figure out what your next move should be. The one and only criticism is, of course, the childish writing and dialogue, but the general atmosphere and environment more than makes up for these blunders.

Fun, unique, and scary.