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Resident Evil 1: HD Remake

Season 2 - Week 14

Submitted by Deccyf


About

Experience the horror that defined a genre with "Resident Evil 1: HD Remake" on the GameCube, a masterful reimagining of the iconic survival horror classic. Released in 2002, this enhanced edition, also known as the GameCube Remake, takes the original "Resident Evil" from 1996 and elevates it to new heights of terror and suspense.

Venturing into the ominous Spencer Mansion as either Jill Valentine or Chris Redfield, players unravel a nightmarish conspiracy involving the undead and grotesque creatures. With revamped graphics, atmospheric lighting, and updated controls, the HD Remake intensifies the chilling ambiance, plunging players into a world where every creak and moan evokes a sense of impending doom.

What sets this version apart is its dedication to preserving the essence of the original while delivering modernized visuals and gameplay. The intricate puzzles, nerve-wracking encounters, and iconic mansion setting showcase the game's commitment to survival horror excellence.

"Resident Evil 1: HD Remake" on the GameCube is a testament to the genre's roots, offering a haunting experience that has stood the test of time. Whether you're a series veteran or a newcomer to survival horror, brace yourself for a journey into the heart of fear as you navigate the halls of the Spencer Mansion and confront the horrors that lurk within.

Intro

One of my favourite franchises has appeared on the Wheel for the second time!

Resident Evil or REmake came out on the GameCube in 2002, it was a HD remaster of the original Resident Evil 1 on the PlayStation 1. Essentially it is the same game as the original with a few changes, some mechanical changes and some story additions.

You control either Jill or Chris as part of S.T.A.R.S Alpha Team, going to investigate a disturbance in the Arklay Mountains at Spencer Mansion. Bravo Team had originally gone to investigate but their helicopter crashed, Enrico the captain of Bravo ordered his surviving team members to investigate the surrounding area and came across Spencer Mansion, but lost contact with Alpha Team.

Albert Wesker, Barry Burton, Brad Vickers, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Joseph Forest arrive to find Bravo teams helicopter crashed and discover the horrors that await them!

Version: Any (except modded versions)
Difficulty: Like climbing a mountain, fulfilling, but takes a lot of work. (Normal) - The difficulties below are Easy and Very Easy. I have attached the difficulty screen to highlight the options, it is the top option you need.
Time? 5 hours
Progress: Complete the game as fast as you can. If you cannot, bosses and puzzles can be used as progress markers.
Tiebreakers: Deaths
Character: Jill

No New Game+ runs, having the Samurai Edge or the Infinity Launcher is babies first Resident Evil.

Also just to add that the character choice was left up to chance @Kythias spun a wheel to keep it fair and I watched to make sure there was not any riggery!

Good luck everyone and as usual may the odds be ever in your favour!

Results

1st) Deccyf - Complete - Deaths: 0, Time: 2:24:03.35 (Half an hour slower than the worst speedrun, what a plebian)
2nd) IrishChamp - 2 Bosses - Deaths: 11, Time: 4:54:47
3rd) Quantum_P1 - 2 Masks, 1 Boss - Deaths: 7, Time: 5:00:00
4th) Kythias - 2 Masks, 0 Bosses - Deaths: 28, Time: 4:53:21
5th) ReturnOfOctobot - 1 Mask, 0 Bosses - Deaths: 14, Time: 3:31:00
6th) Nomadd - 0 Masks, 0 Bosses, Armor Key - Deaths: 4, Time: 2:49:18
7th) TomTheWizzard - 0 Masks, 0 Bosses, Armor Key - Deaths: 13, Time: 4:59:44
8th) Fusha - 0 Masks, 0 Bosses, Sword Key - Deaths: 8, Time: 4:17:45

Outro

I think for some of us, we may have called this game Real Estate Agent Simulator because of the amount of time we spent just looking around a house with no aim or particular progress to be seen. "This room is really cozy, with a distinct and unique aroma... Don't mind the corpses..."

Still, it was finally Dec's chance to shine - just like a broken clock's abilities to tell time, with enough games on the Wheel, eventually Dec has to be the best at one of them.

Last Updated: 1 December 2023

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