Well this is slightly unexpected, Capcom has announced that the survival horror classic that ignited a whole new genre Resident Evil will return to PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in early 2015. They’re even letting you pick if you want to play through the newly remastered game in it’s original old school 4:3 aspect ratio or in todays more accepted cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio.
Another big change for Resident Evil 2015 is in the controls where once again you can choose to be frustrated by the classic tank controls or a new more current generation third person control scheme. Of course visuals have been upgraded, up to 1080p on current generation consoles, but the control change is the big one for me.
Taking nothing for granted I really hope they do the conversion from the classic 4:3 aspect ratio to the new 16:9 aspect ratio correctly. We should all hope they add information to the sides of those, revolutionary at the time, colorful but static Resident Evil backgrounds instead of cropping off the top and bottom. This is the kind of HD Remake I can get behind, not some game that was just released last year with a few added polys, a real bonafide classic getting redone from the grounp up.
The only thing I don’t like about these new screenshots would be the amount of grain in them. I know Capcom is going for that old horror movie look but I’m hopful we’ll be able to dial in the amount of grain to our preference. Capcom is also touting a new fully remastered sound effects with 5.1 surround sound, as long as they don’t redub or change any of the classic English voice work they can do whatever they want to draw me further into the story. Since there’s no mention about switching between classic and new audio options I’m going to assume all they did was clean everything up, maybe update a special effect here or there. I can’t wait for Resident Evil 2015 to drop so I can finally go back and enjoy replaying a classic game instead of just wrestling with the damn controls.
Source Link: http://www.residentevil.com
PRESS RELEASE
CAPCOM BRINGS BACK CLASSIC RESIDENT EVIL®FOR NEXT AND CURRENT GEN PLATFORMS
Highly Demanded Fan Favorite Horror Title Returns in 2015
Using the latest resolution enhancement and 3D model technology, game resolutions and textures have been significantly upgraded, including 1080p support on next-gen consoles, resulting in characters and backgrounds coming to life in greater detail than ever seen before in Resident Evil. Not only will the graphics impress but the tense sound effects have been fully remastered with 5.1 surround support for a greater gaming atmosphere. Players are now able to choose not only between experiencing the terror at the classic 4:3 ratio or a stunning 16:9 widescreen mode but also the type of control scheme they play with. The classic control scheme remains for fans of the original play style or there’s an alternative scheme where the character moves directly in the direction of the analogue stick, utilizing the standards of the current generation of gaming. Both the control scheme and the display options can be toggled between at any time during gameplay.
The intense horror fans first experienced with the release of the originalResident Evil is back. Taking place in the now notorious Raccoon City, players will choose to take on the role of either S.T.A.R.S. (Special Tactics and Rescue Service) team member Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine, who have been sent into the city to find the missing Bravo team. When the team is suddenly attacked by a ferocious group of mutated dogs, desperate for an escape they take shelter in the Mansion, but will they ever get out alive again? Players will need to be brave as they adventure through the dark, enclosed spaces searching out the horrors that await them. With limited ammo and survival items available gamers will need to keep their wits about them to survive the various traps and puzzles that greet them at every stage.
To download the announcement assets for Resident Evil and the latest game information, please visit the Capcom Press Site at http://press.capcom.com
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