This is one of the best ways to play the original Resident Evil! It's the original version, but on the go with improved character models and various QoL improvements. You can now quick knife á la Resident Evil 4, reload at any time in combat, and view the map in tandem with the actual gameplay. Best of all: you can skip door animations and most cutscenes, making repeat playthroughs more enjoyable.

There's also a mode called "Rebirth" which is essentially this version's take on the "Arranged" mode from Resident Evil: Director's Cut. Like that mode, key items and enemy placements are shuffled around. However, the volume of enemies is larger, enemies die more quickly, new puzzles leverage the touch screen, and there are on-rails segments where you use the touch screen to slash enemies with your knife. The latter initially seemed like a nuisance, but it won me over with more challenging enemies and a fantastic boss fight. I wouldn't recommend the new mode if this is your first time playing the original Resident Evil, but it's great fun if you've already played the game to death.

Reviewed on Nov 09, 2022


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