When this game was released back in April 1996, it was a very ground breaking game. It's graphics were some of the best ever seen in a game. Although it may have looked perfect and may have BEEN perfect, there were still some problems. Sound and control.
The Ratings
Guide - 0 (why even bother) - 5 (this is a game?)
Graphics=5.0 - The graphics in RE are really great. From the pre-rendered backgrounds to the characters, everything was perfect. The voiceovers, however, don't really depend on the characters mouth. The live action cut scenes look good but are a little pixalated. The blood really shines in this game.
Sound=4.5 - Although the sound effects were top notch and in tact with everything, the music just didn't seem to always fit with the surroundings. The character voices remind you of the old "B" movies from the 40's, which can be annoying.
Control=4.0 - Moving your character around with the playstation control pad can be very hard work. Running past zombies and turning might take some practice. The way the shooting was designed is really annoying, you might want to have some calmness when first trying to shoot, it could take a while to perfect.
Overall=4.5 - With a great story, ground breaking graphics and a cool "gore fest" this game is almost perfect. The controls however, keep it from being a masterpiece.
Replay=high
Difficulty=Intermediate - advanced.