• Release Date March 22, 1996
  • Platforms PC, PlayStation, SEGA
  • Genre Action, Shooter
  • Developer Capcom, GOG
  • Metacritic 91 / 100

Resident Evil is a action game developed by Capcom. It is available on PC, PlayStation, SEGA and was released on March 22, 1996.

Full Specifications

Overview 5
Release Date March 22, 1996
Availability Released
Age Rating Mature
Developer Capcom, GOG
Publisher Capcom
Gameplay 2
Genre Action, Shooter
Average Playtime 4 hours
Platforms & Pricing 2
Platforms PC, PlayStation, SEGA
Available On GOG, PlayStation Store, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop
Critic & Community Scores 2
Metacritic 91 / 100
Community Rating 4.2 / 5 (801 ratings)

Editor Verdict

5.0/10
  • Graphics 5.0
  • Gameplay 5.0
  • Story 5.0
  • Sound 5.0
  • Value for Money 5.0

Resident Evil Latest Updates

  1. Capcom reveals mobile version of Resident Evil: Survival Unit
  2. Capcom announces Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest
  3. Resident Evil 3 Remake available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  4. New teaser trailer for Resident Evil 9 at Tokyo Game Show
  5. Leaked details suggest Leon S. Kennedy's return in Resident Evil 9

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Resident Evil FAQs

What platform was the game originally released on?
Resident Evil was first released for PC, PlayStation, and Sega platforms.
When did Capcom announce Resident Evil Requiem?
Capcom announced Resident Evil Requim at Summer Game Fest in June 2025.
What is the main genre of this game?
The primary genres are Action and Shooter.
Who developed and published the game?
Resident Evil was developed by Capcom and GOG, with Capcom as the publisher.
What is the release date of Resident Evil 3 Remake?
Resident Evil 3 Remake was released on March 22, 2025 for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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