Evolved1
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Ranking the Resident Evil games.
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TsunamiOfSwagger
Member
2
1
Remake
Zero
3
5
CV
4
6
1
Remake
Zero
3
5
CV
4
6
bring it bitches. Not a fan of 4.
Spieler Eins
Member
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
4.
Then Pluto
Then that new planet.
Then the rest.
4 doesn't have 'traditional' scares but damn of I don't get scared. I don't go running wildly into the place after you get there first sniper rifle. And I hesitate every time I see the troll, and the regenerators and when I hear the chain saw.
Then Pluto
Then that new planet.
Then the rest.
4 doesn't have 'traditional' scares but damn of I don't get scared. I don't go running wildly into the place after you get there first sniper rifle. And I hesitate every time I see the troll, and the regenerators and when I hear the chain saw.
Of the one's I've played:
4>REmake>3>Zero>2>5
4 is the best, it's much more skill based than the old games and has crazy replayability.
It's a well crafted action game and that's not a bad thing.
I never understood the love for 2. I put Zero above it just because the backgrounds and art direction are better in Zero, which are half the reason I like the old REs.
4>REmake>3>Zero>2>5
4 is the best, it's much more skill based than the old games and has crazy replayability.
It's a well crafted action game and that's not a bad thing.
I never understood the love for 2. I put Zero above it just because the backgrounds and art direction are better in Zero, which are half the reason I like the old REs.
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
Capcom please don't listen to this guy 💣
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
Why would they start now.
I complained about RE4 going the stupid action game route. They did anyway. And now that they have evolved into a completely unique action-brawler that I very much enjoy and would like more of... I'm sure they'll change direction again.
StrongBelwas
Banned
Remake
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 3
Resident evil 4
Resident evil revelations 2
Resident evil revelations
Not played 5 or 6 and not finished zero yet
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 3
Resident evil 4
Resident evil revelations 2
Resident evil revelations
Not played 5 or 6 and not finished zero yet
peanutbutterlatte
Member
Resident Evil 4, REMake, Everything else.
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
Not so much equalising them, more if I'm talking about RE1 I talking about REmake.
Revolutionary
Member
1>2>Remake>3>4>CV>Rev2>5>Rev1>6
Haven't played 0 yet so no opinion on that one.
Haven't played 0 yet so no opinion on that one.
Sadly, I've never had a chance to play the early PS titles, so for me, it goes something like
RE4 > REmake > RE 0 > RE 5 > RE 6
Words cannot describe how much I love 4. I've bought the physical version 3 times and have probably finished it well over 20 times by now. The only other game that can match its replayability for me is OoT.
RE4 > REmake > RE 0 > RE 5 > RE 6
Words cannot describe how much I love 4. I've bought the physical version 3 times and have probably finished it well over 20 times by now. The only other game that can match its replayability for me is OoT.
-MD-
Member
It's a must play.
Fancy Clown
Member
Yes, it is absolutely that good.
rootbeerafloat
Member
REmake > RE > RE2 > RE3 > RECV > RE0 >>> RE4 >>>>>>> RE5 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RE6
Haven't played either Revelations.
Haven't played either Revelations.
Jonneh3003
Banned
gnarlyxcharlie
Member
RE2
Remake
RE4
RE5
Revelations 2
CVX
RE3
RE0
RE6
Revelations
Remake
RE4
RE5
Revelations 2
CVX
RE3
RE0
RE6
Revelations
Charlouie Jonesman
Banned
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 1 (Director's Cut)
Resident Evil 2
REmake
Resident Evil 3
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil Zero
Resident Evil Code Veronica
RE1 Director's Cut's Arranged/Advanced Mode is the most engaging old-school RE. But overall I enjoy action-oriented games more than adventures, and RE4 is one of the best, so it's on top. RE5 is a bland copy. It's still okay though.
Resident Evil 1 (Director's Cut)
Resident Evil 2
REmake
Resident Evil 3
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil Zero
Resident Evil Code Veronica
RE1 Director's Cut's Arranged/Advanced Mode is the most engaging old-school RE. But overall I enjoy action-oriented games more than adventures, and RE4 is one of the best, so it's on top. RE5 is a bland copy. It's still okay though.
OP has RE:make first and RE1 eight places down the list in third last, I don't even...
1. RE1 still my favourite, nothing beats the original's design and purity of purpose. Those famous shock scares and set pieces laid the groundwork for what the series was to become, however what set RE1 apart for me was the utterly creepy, slow-burn atmosphere that Capcom progressively ditched in favour of the popcorn approach of the former.
2. Re:Make made one welcome addition with some zombies able to go through doors, but knowing the original so well the many changes to its layout felt a little incongruous. Like a re-recording of one of your favourite songs though, it can never surpass the original!
3. RE2 was actually a big disappointment to me when it came out, but I've begun to really appreciate it through the prism of disappointment from later entries. Its quite the roller-coaster ride yet still possesses enough of the creepy scare DNA of the original.
4. RE:CV. It was a semi-return to the slower pace of the original, and those 3D backgrounds gave it an added level of immersion that people said wouldn't work, but did. Unfortunately it was a bit inconsistent, short(?) and had an unsatisfying finale.
5. RE3 next, but this is one I must revisit as I was thoroughly hacked off with the series at this point that I can't remember it objectively.
6. RE:0, character swapping and puzzles were annoying, and it made the fatal mistake of being slightly boring.
RE4 was immense fun and an undoubted action classic, but the shift in focus is so dramatic I'm not comfortable with ranking it here.
I havent played any of the others.
1. RE1 still my favourite, nothing beats the original's design and purity of purpose. Those famous shock scares and set pieces laid the groundwork for what the series was to become, however what set RE1 apart for me was the utterly creepy, slow-burn atmosphere that Capcom progressively ditched in favour of the popcorn approach of the former.
2. Re:Make made one welcome addition with some zombies able to go through doors, but knowing the original so well the many changes to its layout felt a little incongruous. Like a re-recording of one of your favourite songs though, it can never surpass the original!
3. RE2 was actually a big disappointment to me when it came out, but I've begun to really appreciate it through the prism of disappointment from later entries. Its quite the roller-coaster ride yet still possesses enough of the creepy scare DNA of the original.
4. RE:CV. It was a semi-return to the slower pace of the original, and those 3D backgrounds gave it an added level of immersion that people said wouldn't work, but did. Unfortunately it was a bit inconsistent, short(?) and had an unsatisfying finale.
5. RE3 next, but this is one I must revisit as I was thoroughly hacked off with the series at this point that I can't remember it objectively.
6. RE:0, character swapping and puzzles were annoying, and it made the fatal mistake of being slightly boring.
RE4 was immense fun and an undoubted action classic, but the shift in focus is so dramatic I'm not comfortable with ranking it here.
I havent played any of the others.
Soodanim
Gold Member
Umm... Probably...
2 4 1 3 5 0 CVX 6
I haven't finished 6. I haven't even finished a quarter of Leon's story, but either because of that or regardless of that it goes last.
2 and 4 go first. Always.
By 1 I mean remake.
Survivor > Dead Aim. They're the only side games I've played.
Edit:
Moved 5 up the ranking based on a "What would I rather play right now" thought. As much as I like CVX it does have some bad parts, and 0 does too.
2 4 1 3 5 0 CVX 6
I haven't finished 6. I haven't even finished a quarter of Leon's story, but either because of that or regardless of that it goes last.
2 and 4 go first. Always.
By 1 I mean remake.
Survivor > Dead Aim. They're the only side games I've played.
Edit:
Moved 5 up the ranking based on a "What would I rather play right now" thought. As much as I like CVX it does have some bad parts, and 0 does too.
TsunamiOfSwagger
Member
If I'm understanding you correctly, shouldn't 1,2 & 3 lead your list?
Soodanim
Gold Member
I think he means the first 3 in his list
TsunamiOfSwagger
Member
Ah. Took it as the first three in the series.
REmake>5>3>2>6?>4>>>Rev2=Rev1>CV>>>Dumpster Fire>>>ORC
Add Parasite Eve 2 right below REmake if it's allowed as its made by RE team anyhow. That shit gets a bad rap cuz it is an amazing old school RE
6 is a question mark because I can't judge how much I hate the campaign and how much I love no mercy mercs accurately. It's an extremely bipolar game
REmake is the king of its genre, 5 is one of the best designed coop experiences ever and 3 is over 2 cuz I played it first as a kid while I didn't play 2 until after beating 4+ I like 3s more action-y tone and semi frantic/fast pacing more
4 is just down there cuz I find the core combat stiff nowadays, haha. It's unfortunate since the campaign is still top notch.
Rev1/2 are mediocre but their drawbacks come from limitations outside of design that suggest that team is capable of greatness when freed from them. You get brief flashes here and there but otherwise very average
CV has horrible pacing, weapon feel, boring environments- it is the epitome of staleness that folks probably think of when thinking about the progression of old REs.
and ORC is one of the worst games I have ever played and if you like it you need your head checked- there isn't a single redeeming thing about that game. not even one
Never played og1 or 0, really don't have an interest in 0 given what I've seen on it.
Add Parasite Eve 2 right below REmake if it's allowed as its made by RE team anyhow. That shit gets a bad rap cuz it is an amazing old school RE
6 is a question mark because I can't judge how much I hate the campaign and how much I love no mercy mercs accurately. It's an extremely bipolar game
REmake is the king of its genre, 5 is one of the best designed coop experiences ever and 3 is over 2 cuz I played it first as a kid while I didn't play 2 until after beating 4+ I like 3s more action-y tone and semi frantic/fast pacing more
4 is just down there cuz I find the core combat stiff nowadays, haha. It's unfortunate since the campaign is still top notch.
Rev1/2 are mediocre but their drawbacks come from limitations outside of design that suggest that team is capable of greatness when freed from them. You get brief flashes here and there but otherwise very average
CV has horrible pacing, weapon feel, boring environments- it is the epitome of staleness that folks probably think of when thinking about the progression of old REs.
and ORC is one of the worst games I have ever played and if you like it you need your head checked- there isn't a single redeeming thing about that game. not even one
Never played og1 or 0, really don't have an interest in 0 given what I've seen on it.
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
I understand a lot of people liked the action game route. I am not one of them I think RE is all about suspense, low pace and tension.
Magic Mushroom
Member
Yep.
Stallion Dan
Member
RE3
REmake
RE2
RE5
RE1/DC/DS
Revelations
Mercenaries 3D
RE0
Revelations 2
CV
Survivor
Umbrella Chronicles
Big drop
Darkside Chronicles
RE6
RE4
ORC
Outbreak
Outbreak 2
Dead Aim
Gun Survivor 2
Gaiden
RE3 is criminally underrated.
Also this my personal amount of enjoyment, RE6 is over RE4 for example because playing co-op with my partner was more fun than playing RE4 solo.
REmake
RE2
RE5
RE1/DC/DS
Revelations
Mercenaries 3D
RE0
Revelations 2
CV
Survivor
Umbrella Chronicles
Big drop
Darkside Chronicles
RE6
RE4
ORC
Outbreak
Outbreak 2
Dead Aim
Gun Survivor 2
Gaiden
RE3 is criminally underrated.
Also this my personal amount of enjoyment, RE6 is over RE4 for example because playing co-op with my partner was more fun than playing RE4 solo.
Stilton Disco
Member
1) RE 3: Nemesis
2) REmake
3) RE 2
4) RE 4
5) RE 1
6) RE Revelations
7) RE Revelations 2
8) RE 5
9) RE 0
10) RE 6
11) RE Code Veronica
I still love Nemesis. Replay it about once a year. I wish its approach to a main villain/threat, optional ammo combinations, divergent storylines, choices, and general atmosphere of desperation, oppression and sorrow would have ended up being series mainstays.
Never cared for Code Veronica. Some brilliant cut scenes, but the majority of the game just felt lifeless and completely lacking atmosphere to me.
2) REmake
3) RE 2
4) RE 4
5) RE 1
6) RE Revelations
7) RE Revelations 2
8) RE 5
9) RE 0
10) RE 6
11) RE Code Veronica
I still love Nemesis. Replay it about once a year. I wish its approach to a main villain/threat, optional ammo combinations, divergent storylines, choices, and general atmosphere of desperation, oppression and sorrow would have ended up being series mainstays.
Never cared for Code Veronica. Some brilliant cut scenes, but the majority of the game just felt lifeless and completely lacking atmosphere to me.