Though it's not mechanically difficult, Resident Evil excels in its intricate level design and forcing the player to quickly strategize their next course of action. The game rarely relies on jumpscares, yet the haunting atmosphere and scenery create a tense and foreboding experience. The heavy emphasis on exploration and deliberate management of resources make this a perfect survival horror game and a perfect RE game.

Garbage story and characters, but the gameplay is fun. Serves more as an anthology of horror segments rather than a cohesive experience.

Not just one of the best survival horror games, but also one of the best video games in general.