Getting Into the Classic Resident Evil Games: Where to Start?

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I’ve been diving into the Resident Evil series, starting with Resident Evil 7, and I’ve loved it! I’ve also finished RE Village and the remakes of RE2 and RE3. Now I’m curious about the classic games in the franchise. What should I play first, and are there any titles that I should definitely avoid?

Getting Into the Classic Resident Evil Games: Where to Start
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ZombieSlayer77 -

I’d recommend starting with the Resident Evil remake of the original game, or the OG versions of RE2 and RE3. Code Veronica is also a solid choice. Just keep in mind, the graphics and controls from the originals can be a bit dated, especially if you start with the newer games!

G4m3M4st3r99 -

Thanks for the suggestions!

SurvivorChris90 -

If you’re up for it, playing the original Resident Evil 1 on PS1 could be an amazing throwback, but it might feel a bit dated. The REmake is a fantastic upgrade—definitely start there! After that, dive into RE2, RE3, Code Veronica X, and maybe include RE0. Happy gaming!

G4m3M4st3r99 -

Thanks a lot! I just snagged some games on sale on Steam, including RE0 and both Revelations titles, but missed the REmake discount. I’ll keep an eye out for it!

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