should i play this or this or the original

[Hornie 3 & knuckles]

kinda stumped tbh

[ZAToM]

If u have the original ready go for it but this is so good I think the original is not worth the effort downloading emulator and all that (pls don't hates me lol)

[Epikarus]

playing the HD remaster is just as good, if not maybe even better, especially from an atmospheric point of view. If you have the original available to you though I'd definitely give that a try though too, as after all it is where it all began. The dialogue is cheesy and memorable in the original, but the intricate design of the mansion and the layout still keeps me interested for countless playthrough's, and the HD remaster only extends upon that and with beautiful graphics and lighting. It's a very faithful remake so there is nothing in particular you'll be missing other than a couple of comedic lines, so whichever you feel right with playing first!

[H3llBaron]

The original can be scary for at most a 12-13 years old boy, the remaster is a genuine masterpiece for young, new and old players, also the new adds some places and sub plot deleted in the original. In few words, the 2015 edition is the best to play Resident Evil, in the deepest way possible.

[Babalonkie]

Originally posted by Horny 2 electric boogaloo:

kinda stumped tbh

Original was the true story. The remastered was adjusted to accommodate later features... which made the game longer... but not in a good way. Lots of things in the remastered make no sense, like the laboratory looks Victorian and dirty... meaning it would be useless as a lab as everything would get contaminated.

Also, the music and sounds are better in the original.

The new version has much better graphics and voice acting... but that is it. The problem with the original is it's now so old (1st Generation 3D)... so unless you played it on release, it will feel bad now.

If you never played the original... it's now a bit late and you should just get the new one.

[Bwian]

when you say original, do mean the original version of RE1 remake on gamecube or the original game for PS1/PC

[Ethakis]

This version is a fantastic experience.

[alexandresrvaz]

The Remake

[Lanzagranadas]

This remake has the same gameplay style and structure, same story, characters and mostly the same map progression, while adding some mechanics, better graphics and animations, and expanding/improving the original's locations.

So, unless you have nostalgia for PS1 graphics or the infamous voice acting of the original, or you just don't like the Crimson Head addition in the Remake, there's basically no reason to play the original over this one, as it's the same experience at its core but enhanced in almost every way.

[Babalonkie]

Originally posted by Lanzagranadas:

This remake has the same gameplay style and structure, same story, characters and mostly the same map progression, while adding some mechanics, better graphics and animations, and expanding/improving the original's locations.

So, unless you have nostalgia for PS1 graphics or the infamous voice acting of the original, or you just don't like the Crimson Head addition in the Remake, there's basically no reason to play the original over this one, as it's the same experience at its core but enhanced in almost every way.

Story/Lore Spoilers ahead

You forgot to add the whole "Lisa" addition... A entire addition to the original game that felt unnecessary and added purely to introduce the concept of additional lore that came after the original Nemesis. Same with the additional Crimson "Boss". They added the concept of folk lore being a big part to the original... but the original was more based on a rich modern medical corporation. The main culprits of RE1, RE2, RE: NEMESIS.

Many people liked the change in lore, many did not.

[DISRuPTED]

I don't see any reason to play the original instead of this because this have everything the original have and more

[Lanzagranadas]

Originally posted by Babalonkie:

Many people liked the change in lore, many did not.

That addition you mention didn't change the story though. You have a new enemy and some background lore about it, but at the end whether that enemy existed or not is irrelevant when looking at the big picture and has no actual impact on the overall story or the characters' canonical fate.

It's just an addition, not a plot-shaking change. Story-wise it's telling you the same story from the original, just with somewhat deeper background lore.

[Babalonkie]

Originally posted by Lanzagranadas:

Originally posted by Babalonkie:

Many people liked the change in lore, many did not.

That addition you mention didn't change the story though. You have a new enemy and some background lore about it, but at the end whether that enemy existed or not is irrelevant when looking at the big picture and has no actual impact on the overall story or the characters' canonical fate.

It's just an addition, not a plot-shaking change. Story-wise it's telling you the same story from the original, just with somewhat deeper background lore.

Oh it is and that's why i said if people have not played the original they should just play the remake. My problem with it... is its literately re writing the lore, which will split the original community. It leads to further insults towards the original direction of the games... Like RE3 remake... They had to sacrifice locations, monsters, features, monsters and lore. To introduce Splitting head monsters, black goo, Different parasite mutations that are later found in the series and a few hints to other lore.

The originals in every form should of just been upgraded in technology and design when remade... that's it. I think playing with story and lore is a very bad idea.

[The Brown Hornet]

If you play the original it's best to play it on a PS1 or PS2, not a PC

[General Plastro]

Play both, the original RE1 is still a fairly hilarious game that originated that "campyness" tradition of the series. Full of fantastically (bad) quotes that spawned alot of jokes that the community came to love. RE1 and RE5 are my favorite in the series for that kind of feeling it has.

REmake has way more features and is probably the more complete game, but it lost a bit of that charm the original had.

Originally posted by The Brown Hornet:

If you play the original it's best to play it on a PS1 or PS2, not a PC

Only if one wants to play Aranged Mode of the Director's version, otherwise the PC version is superior by far, decent resolution 800x600 (or even the 1024x768 for the rare UK edition) vs the PS1's 640×480, PC also has ALOT of mod support for it, including the incredible Barry's and Wesker's Mods :D

Get yourself Nglide or one of the fan patches and the game should run on PC with no problems.

[VATrevelyan]

There's two versions of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers". One from the 1950s, and the other from the 1970s. Both films are very good, but are similar to each other, since the later film is a remake of the earlier one.

I suggest you watch both of them. You might need a VHS player to watch the earlier one, but it's worth it.

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