Dude! This guy one of the few Reviewers from the old YT days that runs on pure premium quality every video and without cringey jokes or memes. Your videos rock, man. Don't ever stop!

@Lupostehgreat

5 жыл бұрын

Derek always had potential, but when you watch his most recent stuff it is amazing how incredibly well-polished his production values are.

@avalanchemkii7506

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lupostehgreat As much as I think HVGN holds up nowadays, it's clear Derek himself was being held back by the "Gimmick"

Resident Evil has a double meaning. 1: its the mansion (at first) 2: the Evil Residing within the victims aka the virus

4 itchy tasty As cheesy as most of the dialogue in that game is, that single line, in my humble opinion, is one of the creepiest things I've ever read in any horror game. Ever.

@sandeepk4093

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Also the following creeped me out: "Fat Face so killed him. Tasty."

@G_Gr00v3

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! In context, it’s super scary, because you realize the scientist is slowly losing their mind

@TheOnlyDibbs

3 жыл бұрын

Seconded. Chills the first time I read that.

13:35 - Resident Evil 2 actually has assisted aim in all its releases. Just open the option screen, go under controls and select a layout that says "AUTO"; done. On PC there are main modes that enable or disable it, depending on your own taste for difficulty.

@shanethefox

2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe it took me so long to discover that the auto-aim had been in the game all this time and I just needed to enable it. Made my favorite video game go from good to great instantly.

Glad to see someone else remembered how terrible the duelshock edition's music is, that damn basement theme with its farting clown horns...

@leon30517

8 жыл бұрын

even caddicarus hated it

@ViperAcidZX

8 жыл бұрын

Thankfully there's an Ultimate Director's Cut patch the fans made to undo the questionable music and replaces the FMVs with the uncensored version from the PC port. There is a caveat in that it only works with the US SLUS-007.47 release of Director's Cut.

@FoxyStoats

8 жыл бұрын

ViperAcidZX Yeah, the Resident Evil Director's Cut on my channel was done using that uncensored patch.

@osurpless

8 жыл бұрын

Indeed, this is what makes the Saturn version essential for me, as the original music is much better than I thought it would be. The extra Tyrant, the "Tick", and the better graphics in certain areas top it off for me!

@jpdl1790

8 жыл бұрын

isn't it still on the non-dualshock director's cut though?

The DS port also has a really great feature where the knife works more like it did in RE4, where it isn't an item in your inventory, but can be brought out at anytime.

The version I, or rather my older brother, owns is the DualShock Director's Cut, but thankfully the fans made a special "Ultimate Director's Cut" patch for the DualShock version that essentially makes it the best version of Director's Cut. It takes the half-baked music and censored FMVs out in place of the original vanilla soundtrack and puts the PC version's uncensored FMVs in the game while adding some other features. I would totally recommend this fan-made patch if you don't mind setting up an emulator.

@nelsonrodriguez2085

6 жыл бұрын

or have a ps1/ps2 that can run backups

@G_Gr00v3

5 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to the patch?

@CyberDragon10K

5 жыл бұрын

@@G_Gr00v3 ViperAcidZX probably means this if I'm understanding their post correctly. www.the-horror.com/forums/showthread.php?10318-RELEASE-PS1-Resident-Evil-Ultimate-Directors-Cut-Dual-Shock-MOD

The GameCube remake is pretty good as well, a faithful remake through and through.

@stephenobrien6983

8 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I find it hard to think of a better remake that exists in all of gaming tbh

@Proutbedaine

8 жыл бұрын

Yep, always saw it as the shining exemple of a game remake.

@GiordanDiodato

7 жыл бұрын

Except no Jill Sandwiches

@charlescampuz5812

5 жыл бұрын

Giordan Diodato But then again, you would’ve fit nicely into a sandwich.

@G_Gr00v3

4 жыл бұрын

Very much agree. If someone were to ask me what their first Resident Evil game should be, that’s usually what I recommend since it takes what was great about the first game but modernizes it

Resident Evil 2 did have aim assist when it was first released, it was just hidden in control type C in the settings.

@BrayanGomez-jq6nz

5 жыл бұрын

Actually d for the n64

13:36 Critical Research Error: Resident Evil 2 DOES have the aim assist, but it's in control type C. It wasn't until RE3: Nemesis when aim assist/auto aim became control type A.

@GiordanDiodato

4 жыл бұрын

didn't Code Veronica come out first? Or am I just high?

I've heard House of The Dead was one of the inspirations for the Spencer Mansion.

All you really needed to answer the question of whether or not it was still a classic was the clip from 0:26 to 0:34. Dat voice-acting makes this game an undisputed classic. Whenever somebody mentions cheesy lines in video games, what is the game that is always brought up? This game. It will be forever remembered for that voice-acting alone.

@GiordanDiodato

4 жыл бұрын

There's a lot of Japanese-developed games from that time that had terrible English voice acting. Megaman 8 and X4, Grandia, Tenchu, Shenmue, Blue Stinger, and Evil Zone

i'm that one guy that actually enjoys tank controls in resident evil games

@TheAlderFalder

5 жыл бұрын

I know right, it makes the movement animation more believable.

@Lord_Deimos

5 жыл бұрын

You're not alone.

@Theshadowball4

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@megamarsonic

5 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@bradmiller3552

5 жыл бұрын

Same, it makes you feel more vulnerable in a way

Your explanation of Phoenix downs just figuratively blew my mind.

Awesome video and I love your editing! I played Resident Evil from the beginning in 1996, and it's funny how at the time I never realized how broken it was. I remember renting it from Blockbuster Video, and then after returning it, I went to Toys R Us to buy it.

If you had a phoenix down jacket, you'd be pretty warm.

You guys are incredibly competent video editors/voiceover...ers. After watching Grace's Pikmin video and this one you guys got a new sub!

You put an incredible amount of research into your videos and they go into great depth. Very good man :)

I always look forward to these videos. Even when they're on games I think I know very well I still come out knowing stuff I didn't know. They're like small documentaries on great games.

man, honestly if you became channel dedicated to only Resident Evil, I wouldn't even be mad (not that I want that). Every vid you do on the series reveals a whole mess of things I never knew before and deepens my appreciation for the franchise. good job!

@StopSkeletonsFromFighting

8 жыл бұрын

thanks!! we could definitely turn this into a Doom / Resident Evil only channel and not run out of content for a couple years. but we have broader ambitions so expect more RE content but also expect other stuff too.

@RandomName158

8 жыл бұрын

that's what I wanna hear! you've turned me on to a ton of personal favs (like EDF and everything Kenji Eno) so I'm all in for whatever wild topics you guys come up with

@tostin1980

8 жыл бұрын

+Stop Skeletons From Fighting don't forget Splatterhouse 😉

Derek, thank you for not being corny. You run one of the most respectable gaming channels on KZread. I will say I miss your hvgn style content but regardless you always choose interesting subjects and are a good narrator.

Just stumbled on this video and channel on my ''random nights at youtube''. As a big RE-fan, this warms my heart. You pointed out the exact things that makes the original game still so good, important, and a pioneering piece of video game history. It manages to be the only game in the series to have no sci-fi, no anime-style action, no fantasy, no bombastic Hollywood-music and no unnecessary drama. It still stands feets firmly on the ground, it still plays really solidly, and still thrills people despite the age of it. It also has that sort of X-Files, Twin Peaks, and generally mid 90's vibes to it, which none of the other games have. There's also a touch of Suspiria in the game, with the use of different colours in different rooms and areas, that the remake failed to capture with its low saturation approach. Even thou I started the series with the RE2, these things you and I just said were the reason why the original game left me much bigger impact, when I saw it for the first time.

Grown up with this game with my dad. Legit miss those days.

@11:07 I always played as Jill. I never realized it was basically the easy mode. I just preferred to play as a woman. Like you said, at the time that was a rare option.

I still think the remake on the gc is the definitive version of Resident Evil, but i definitely want to check out the directors cut. I´m one of those people that kinda likes the old ps1 graphics so it´d be interesting to look at.

Kenichi Iwao definitely deserves the credit for saving resident evil before it ever released. Thanks for recognizing him and Fujiwara. Also, I have to comment, Chris is definitely the better marksman. Its in his bio that he and forest were the best in stars. I love this video! Thanks for the great effort and research!

As someone who has beaten RE 1 2 and 3, i feel that the game series still holds up. I was never one to complain about the tank like controls. If the controls were not tank like, the game would be way too easy. Controls are only an issue if they are not suited for the task at hand.

Another great part about it was that some decisions (that are not made apparent) were not based on a cut scene or dialog choice. Prime examples are when you and Barry decide to stay on the first floor and you get to go through the blue door. Walk through then walk back through up to the second floor where Forest is and you get a cutscene with Barry being on the second floor and not the first one (which Jill calls him out on). Another moment is when you are in the cave network and run into Barry who asks if you want to team up. You can say yes then ask him to go on ahead or stay with you or you can just flat out say no. But if you say yes and have him go ahead of you there are 2 doors to choose and if you pick the wrong one you don't run into Barry and loose track of him. You don't get things like this in games now-a-days though RE4 comes close with that hidden scene. There are many "alternate" scenes in RE1 that play out like this and it's stuff like that which also make it awesome.

Still one of my all time favorite vids by ya Derek. Always fun to revisit this one.

loving the video not just for the info on the game but the look into the way things were run in capcom back in the day. I hope things work out in recording your next video.

I can't believe its been 20 years since this games release. Im getting old.

KZread tells me it's been 16 hours since this uploaded. And it has 10,000+ views. Hot damn! I'm so happy to see that. I remember before you were SSFF and to see you grow this much is just fantastic. ^_^

God, I'm sorry for being impatient but I'm like itching for a new video from you, Derek. I didn't get your move to SSFF from HVGN, but now I see it. It represented a change and growth of your video style and now I truly love it. You've come a long way and it truly has gotten even better. Please keep going and come out with a vid soon, I LOVE your videos.

Great review mate. I love how you go into so much detail. Thank you.

My man Derek, I have to say that ReCertified Classic is my favorite part of SSFF currently, and I'm kinda sad that there hasn't been one for a while. I mean, definitely do what you want to do, it's your channel and that's the most important thing, but please do more of this series in the future!

love to watch your Resident videos, keep up the good work! (Greetings from Poland)

Your videos are awesome, keep up the good work!

Yeaaaaaah! I was wondering when you'd be back. Good to have you guys : )

How have you still not hit 100k subs?! You're one of the best, dude! Your video are so informative, I always learn a lot.

@Zeithri

8 жыл бұрын

I read this on pretty much, _every_ youtuber out there.

@waywardlaser

8 жыл бұрын

Zeithri It's just crazy how long I've been watching him (since the Disney/Capcom review I think?) and yet he still hasn't managed to hit that milestone. He deserves more subs, but I'm sure Patreon helps keep him going as well.

@Zeithri

8 жыл бұрын

not you I do not remember when I stumbled over his videos, but it was about the same time around there. That being said, I don't think his new style is better than his old style.

@waywardlaser

8 жыл бұрын

Zeithri Well I mean, how long can you keep up a tribute to James Rolfe before people start crying foul?

@Zeithri

8 жыл бұрын

not you People cried foul right away, even though James shrugged his shoulders at all such things. It's a reason it's called _fans_ after all, it's derived from the word _fanatic_.

Absolutely fantastic video Derek!

Another great video Derek, you just keep delivering.

This game and REmake will ALWAYS have a place in my heart.

very interesting and informative I'm hooked on your videos

Derek, I'm not 100% sure, but I believe Chris has better odds of decapitating zombies with the handgun with Jill. They make a big deal of his being a marksman in the lore. Plus Chris has more health than Jill. Other than that though Jill has more advantages.

@johnhuddleston9866

8 жыл бұрын

sorry meant to type "than Jill"

90's video game commercials = Wide angle lens. Oh, and the mentality, "Parents don't know what's cool."

@KaibaSeto.

4 жыл бұрын

Still like the 90's better than 2000's Nothing beats the 70's though

Great video Derek, awesome as always.

Awesome video, love this series

Great review! We love this series, one of our all time favorites. Since we played this so much we don't mind the tank controls, but can definitely understand the criticism of it. Luckily I grew up with the director's cut, so never really knew the frustration of no aim assist

I love Resident Evil 4, and this was a very interesting look back on the game that started it all! Great video.

I remember going to the store after saving up my money to buy a new console, i was mostly a sega kid and was about to buy a saturn and then a heavenly light shined onto the playstation section and lo! resident evil stared into my soul! I looked at the back, saw the gore, whispered "fuck yeah!" just low enough so my mom couldn'y hear and the rest was history

Great stuff as always. Stay awesome!

Your videos are well produced and edited. I'm sure you'll get bigger

Awesome video man!

Your new channel content is awesome!!!

This was a really great watch.

5:08 Oh my God, are you kidding me?! I so want Tomba and evil swine plushies!

@krikbre

8 жыл бұрын

Same. Also, the game is chilling in that case behind him.

@SirCaco

8 жыл бұрын

krikbre Oh man :') it's so nice to see people showing appreciation for Tomba. Caddicarus is also a big fan, and for the sake of both our childhoods I can forgive the man for calling him "Tombi", as they do in PAL regions X)

Great vid Derick!

I always love your RE videos and Jill is the eternal badass!

Great video as always. Played the Saturn version back in the day.

Amazing episode, as always.

Thank you for this video! I have never played a RE game before and I'm planning to play RE 1,0,2,&3, originals and remakes before RE3 2020 and had no idea about the different versions without aim assist.

"Pfft whatever, chump. Game's not hard - GIT GUD!"

@ge4

5 жыл бұрын

Back then, it was hard... now it is easy, because after you beat the game a few times, it becomes easy...

@Thievius333

4 жыл бұрын

Hey if I can beat it, anyone can. It just takes practice.

RE 2 was the first time that i saw Resident Evil, but the very first game was the first one that i played, it's being a while since then, one of my favorites game franchises since childhood

And here I thought I knew my Resident Evil. Turns out I don't. Excellent video, very informative, not desperately trying to be funny or gimmicky - subscribed!

20 years ago? Am i really that old ?!?

I played RE1 for the first time about 4 years ago and thats how i got into the series. I got the dualshock version because the rumble feature makes the game so much more immersive. I thought the music sounded fine

Amazing video bro

Superb vid and I'm definitely about to watch others. Only mistake though, Resident Evil 2 vanilla, (and most likely every version) did in fact have auto aim assist. You had to go into the options and turn it on, it was Type C. The game's default option is with it off.

Forever in my heart.

The Resident Evil and The House of the Dead franchises share the fact that only the first games are set in a house making the series title total nonsense for the following games.

Okay, I'm 38 seconds into the video. I SEE THAT TOMBA! GAME ON THE SHELF!

Awesome video and it's still an awesome series. Also one issue I did have was the price tag on the later games, like when I was younger, some of the Game Cube ports were pricey. Overall good game. Also DS one was one of the launch titles, 1st game I got when Nintendo DS was new. Anyway great job on the video.

Another great video. Any plans to cover the Onimusha games?

I hope you do a Resident Evil 2 1998 RE: certified classic sometime this year.

OH SHIT!! Derek, I didn't know that you back!

I think Evil Within is a prime example that Mikami is a "storyteller second of at all". That games story is all over the place and convoluted I still don't know what the hell happened.

THIS GAME!! was so innovative back in 96. then re4 comes out n im hooked over a decade later

Phoenix Down = Feathers. The soft layer of feathers under the tough ones on a phoenix. This only just now clicked when you spelled it out in the video fro me Derek. How I never made the connection is beyond me.

I have been fallowing you from the happy video game nerd and I'm glad you are doing this full time but I am sad you are no longer playing them reviewing games is cool but I liked when you played and talked you should bring the gaming back into the video game reviews

Derek, you should totally do one of this to any of the 4 first Silent Hill, it will be pretty awesome for a Halloween special, greetings from Chile

Your channel is easily Top 5.

My favorite line is "Where's Barry?" I dunno why. My mind always goes there whenever I think of O.G RE

Love this shit! A classic for me, for damn sure! Great video Derek!

favorite game of all time, still play it all the time

My all time favorite game, no question about it.

The tank controls never seemed to be a problem for anyone until RE4 and 5 came out. ESPECIALLY after 5. Back then it was considered a feature that set it apart from other products. It was one of the selling points that people said was cool and solved the problem of navigation in 3D space. The reason people hate it now is because 3rd person over the shoulder controls have been perfected and feel more natural compared to tank style, thus people have a hard time getting comfortable with tank style when it's no longer the best technology on the market. The tank controls don't actually make the game harder, people just assume they do. The reason they don't make the game harder is because most of the environment is very narrow and linear, thus funneling enemies into your path. The Hunters would be hard to dodge on any control platform simply because one hit kill mega agility speed is sort of their entire thing. If you changed to 3rd person they'd probably be designed to have lots of twitch movement, parallel, and direct leaping. Another myth I never understood was Jill is easier than Chris. She's not easier, she's just more convenient. Even the assistance from Barry is pretty negligible. Early shotgun? Not that important when the only enemies at that point are the most basic.

yes! from the OG to the REmake to Deadly Silence!

My first experience with the original Resident Evil was renting it when it came out, and boy was it hard at the time. There was no way I was beating that sucker in a rental period without a guide or the internet!

Looks like Derek has been doing his upright rows.

I've recently played through the HD remake of Re1 and played through the ps1 version afterwards and both are really good in terms of puzzles, theming, creepy environments, great music.

That T-Shirt is awesome!

Fantastic video man :D i'm a sucker for the classic Resi series. The original trilogy was my childhood lol I agree with pretty much everything you said in this video and luckily for me I own the original Resi on PC (Big box and all) so I have the uncensored intro at hand. Weird thing about the DS port is the intro is censored but the zombie head turn isn't I feel like that was a mistake or something because I can't see that being intentional, and yeah Deadly Silence all the way for me when it comes to the original Resi

I enjoyed the video I like learning about the games I grew up playing. I was wondering what your thoughts on the silent hill series is because I hear you mention it only a couple of times in some of your videos and if you played the first one around the time when it was released.

Great video, really enjoyed it, have you ever tried the R. E. v1.5 ISO that's floating around the internet?

for me it is one of the best games of the horror / adventure style I love RE.1 the impact when it came out you had to be there at the time it was magig and unforgettable I am proud to be of the 90's generation

The first Resident Evil was one of the first games I played in PS1 and I had no trouble with the controls or aiming. I also had no issues with the 'security cam' like views when you enter a room. The game played fine from a control standpoint.

I still play the 3 ps resident evils every so often and I love the tank controls personally

I recently played the directors cut and I really enjoyed it. I felt THAT version held up well.

what tune is that at 14:25? I swear I heard that in either re2 or re3

I only ever played the vanilla RE1. I never really thought too much about the combat. I just played and loved it regardless!