19. Resident Evil (2002)
While many would argue that Resident Evil 4 or even the Resident Evil 2 remake are the best of the franchise, in this writer’s opinion it’s the remake of the original Resident Evil released for the Nintendo Gamecube in 2002 that stands as the high water mark of the series. It is the platonic ideal of a survival horror game.
In the eight years between the original and the remake, Capcom refined and improved upon Resident Evil in every way. The brilliant decision to use 3D models in front of pre-rendered backgrounds means that 20 years on and the game is still gorgeous and atmospheric.
Regarding complaints about the tank controls, not only do I think they feel great, I’d argue they’re absolutely required for a game that is trying to be as cinematic and deliberately paced as this one. No complaints. 10/10.
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