A number of days in the past, Capcom and GOG stunned followers by saying they might be re-releasing the unique Resident Evil trilogy on PC. Along with offering simpler entry to the unique trilogy, DRM-free, GOG has additionally revealed that the unique model of Resident Evil 2 relies on the 1998 Windows PC model.
It’s been arduous protecting this secret however I’m pleased to announce that GOG is doing the unimaginable and is bringing again the basic Resident Evil Trilogy! I’ve performed the ports of RE1/2, and listed here are my ideas on what I’ve skilled! RTs very appreciated! pic.twitter.com/p15HI87qTO
— Suzi Hunter (@TheSphereHunter) June 26, 2024
The information was first reported by YouTuber The Sphere Hunter, who revealed she had the possibility to play the primary two video games prematurely — revealing that Resident Evil 2 basic was based mostly on the unique Windows PC model, not the Sourcenext model. A GOG spokesperson additionally confirmed this element to IGN in a press release despatched by way of e mail.
If you are unfamiliar with these two ports, the previous was launched in 1998 for Windows 98, whereas the latter, developed by software program firm Sourcenext, was a WindowsXP-compatible port launched solely in Japan in 2006.
The largest distinction between these two variations is that the Sourcenext model supplied higher-quality full-motion movies (FMVs). Many Resident Evil followers have argued that the Sourcenext model was the definitive option to play Resident Evil 2 on PC. Though this model was solely launched in Japan, as content material creator Ultra Creed pointed out, followers have used the Resident Evil 2 Classic REbirth mod to not solely translate the Sourcenext model to English (minus the FMVs) but additionally add help for contemporary controllers and added elective gameplay options you can allow, corresponding to fast turns and tactical reloads.
In our evaluate of the unique PC model of Resident Evil 2, IGN wrote: “It’s simply too shallow for the common PC gamer. With such little change over the Playstation model, it makes you marvel why it took Capcom three months to get this one out on the PC.”
The unique Resident Evil is now obtainable on GOG. Resident Evil 2 and three should not obtainable but.
Taylor is a Reporter at IGN. You can observe her on Twitter @TayNixster.
