Despite not being the first game to try horror, Resident Evil has become synonymous with the survival horror genre over the years since. A whole generation has grown not knowing a world without Resident Evil in it.
There have been many pretenders to the throne over the years - some of them worthy (Outlast, Silent Hill), others entirely forgettable (Cold Fear) - but Resident Evil has endured them all, as well as its own worst entries to remain at the top of the heap.
The S.T.A.R.S. of the survival horror genre, and for good reason. Resident Evil is king of the survival horror genre, and here's why.
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Eternal Darkness was way ahead of its time especially for a Nintendo exclusive.
I would love to see a remake or sequel (multiplatform)
4 people love Eternal Darkness.
Quick! Jump on that remake, whoever holds the rights these days.
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Games like Lethal Company end up scary because of their freeform nature, while Resident Evil's polish and storytelling ultimately make them rather tame in comparison. Agree or disagree?
Should be 10 reasons why we hate clicking on multiple pages just to see your countdown 😂
It wasn't a horror franchise after RE4.