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Resident Evil (1996)

2026 CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

Your squad has been choppered to a remote mansion to investigate a bio-experiment gone wrong. You’re plunged straight into a deathtrap. Arm yourself, solve puzzles, and unearth mysteries. But beware: every move you make draws you deeper into the deadly embrace of Resident Evil.

Resident Evil (1996)
HORROR CENTRALITY
92 /100

Resident Evil (1996) is widely regarded as foundational survival horror; fear, vulnerability, scarce resources, and psychological dread are integral to the normal gameplay loop. Action and puzzles exist, but horror is central to the intended player experience.

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DREADPICK SUMMARY
ATMOSPHERIC DREAD

Best for players looking for a scary and atmosphere-heavy horror experience.

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SCARINESS 80
TENSION 70
DREAD 90
GORE 40
ATMOSPHERE 90
PSYCHOLOGICAL 70
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DEVELOPER CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
PUBLISHER CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
RELEASE 2026

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