Christian, Hamilton, and Spencer explore the development, gameplay, monsters, and story of Capcom’s Resident Evil (1996). The Franchise Festival crew also surveys a selection of earlier genre titles and later console ports, confirming the historical significance of Shinji Mikami’s survival horror debut. Tank controls and an idiosyncratic save system provoke strong reactions from your hosts.

Selected Sources

• Alex Aniel – Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil
• Scott Butterworth (GameSpot) – Resident Evil Creator Shinji Mikami Reflects on the Series’ Roots
• Lina Emerald – YouTube Playlist – Resident Evil 1 OST