Resident Evil remake coming back from the dead

The "REmake" will slither its way to last- and current-gen consoles in 2015.

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When the original Resident Evil debuted for PlayStation, it was a masterpiece, despite its grainy visuals and tank-like controls. When it arrived again for the GameCube just a few years later, Capcom did away with the grainy visuals in favor of polished graphics, although it still kept most of the tank-like controls. So how do you improve on it again? With another new version, of course.

Capcom announced today that it would be remaking Resident Evil (yes, again), but this time for current consoles, including the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, along with PC. The game is expected to arrive sometime early next year.

The graphics have been touched up yet again, but this time with a scrolling camera that involves gamers more in the experience, rather than just sticking with the stoic angles we've come to expect from the game. You'll also be able to choose between different aspect ratios in terms of viewing, either with the original 4:3 experience or an all-new 16:9, where you get a bigger view of what's happening in the mansion. 

Best of all, Capcom has finally included a new control option, instead of just using the original "tank" controls. You now have an option to move the character in the direction of the analog stick, in line with the more recent Resident Evil experiences. Tank controls are still present too, because nostalgia demands it. Expect more details next week with the game's official unveil at Gamescom.

Robert Workman was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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    August 5, 2014 8:50 AM

    Robert Workman posted a new article, Resident Evil remake coming back from the dead.

    The "REmake" will slither its way to last- and current-gen consoles in 2015.

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      August 5, 2014 9:22 AM

      Looks great, can't wait. And yet it seems this is a part of Capcom's peculiar -itis, I'll be rather surprised if this hits well for them.

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      August 5, 2014 9:53 AM

      This made realize how good the remake on GameCube actually looked for its time. For something of its size, the GC certainly packed a punch.

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        August 6, 2014 6:00 AM

        It really did look great. In fact, I'd say it still looks good today. That game was the total package: beautiful graphics, outstanding ambient sounds and music, and solid survival-horror gameplay.

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          August 6, 2014 6:25 AM

          It blew me away when I first played. The first time one of those crimson zombies rushed at me made me jump and throw the controller, didn't expect it in the least.

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      August 5, 2014 12:21 PM

      INSTA-FUCKING-BUY. The REmake is one of the greatest survival horror games ever made.

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      August 5, 2014 12:25 PM

      Just when I bought the Wii version, figures.

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