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Sega Saturn · Horror
Resident Evil
Certified classic
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Genre | Horror |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Resident Evil |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 26 |
Developed by Capcom, Resident Evil arrived on the Sega Saturn as a horror game.
Among the 5 Saturn horror games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Resident Evil series. The series also appears on other systems with Resident Evil (PS1) and Resident Evil 2 (N64). Capcom also made Street Fighter II, X-Men vs. Street Fighter and Street Fighter: The Movie for the Saturn.
Resident Evil is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to be spooked
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Resident Evil is like
Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.
Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.
Resident Evil cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Master Code | f6000914c305
b60028000000 |
|---|---|
| Eternal Life (Jill) | 102F51AC
005C |
| Eternal life (Chris) | 102F51AC
008C |
| Infinite Shotgun | 102F8784
0363 |
| Freeze Battle Mode Time | 102FFFA2
0000 |
| Overall Game Playing Time At End of Game Is 00'00'00 | 102F867C
0000 |
Resident Evil walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
Resident Evil FAQ
Who made Resident Evil?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Resident Evil multiplayer?
No. Resident Evil is a single-player game.
How long does Resident Evil take to play?
As a horror game, Resident Evil typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Resident Evil on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.