Game Scoop! Resident Evil: Is It Still Fun Today?
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Feb 2, 2026 Michael Hyam, IGN editor who replayed the series and tested the 2015 remaster on Switch. Sam Claiborne, IGN editor who updated the strategy guide while replaying the remake. Nick Lamone, games journalist who compared PS1 and 2015 versions and supplied retro technical detail. They discuss fixed-camera design, tank controls vs modern aiming, remaster differences, inventory tension, sound and FMV charm, and why RE1 still holds appeal.
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Childhood Fear Of PlayStation FMVs
- Damon remembered being too scared of the original FMV zombie as a kid and fleeing his cousin's room.
- He later faced those fears and replayed the game as an adult.
Holiday Playthrough By The Tree
- Damon replayed RE1 on a Steam Deck by the Christmas tree with a cat on his lap and loved it.
- The holiday setting made the vintage experience cozy and memorable.
Old Style Feels Refreshing Today
- The original Resident Evil's style feels refreshing because modern games rarely use this exact mix of fixed cameras and tank controls.
- Playing it gives perspective on how survival horror design has evolved.