
In the latter, the series discovers some of its most effective antagonists. Swapping out the absurdity of Resident Evil 6’s trio of storylines for a focused quest that takes place in a Deep South setting so unsettling, it makes Friday the 13th’s Camp Crystal Lake look like an idyllic vacation resort, Resident Evil 7 shines thanks to its crunching first-person combat and the diabolical Baker family. After years of wasteful excess, Capcom wisely doubled down on claustrophobic dread. The reboot that made Resident Evil relevant again. Platform(s): PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X The aging tech of the PS1 classic may have aged as well as Barry Burton’s dialogue, but there’s no denying this was the start of one of the great video game dynasties. Decades later, and despite those infamously deliberate tank controls, the original Resident Evil remains one of the greatest horror titles of all time. What follows is an atmospheric (and truly iconic) adventure that is remembered fondly for its ingenious architectural puzzles, punishing focus on survival, limited resources, and beloved characters that help enshrine this game as legend.

Alpha Team is forced to crawl through the claustrophobic corridors of the Spencer Estate in search of a solution to the deadly viral outbreak ravaging Raccoon City.

Abandoned in the Arklay Mountains, the remains of the S.T.A.R.S. Resident Evil wasn't the first survival horror game, but it established a solid foundation that the genre would build upon for years to come. Platform(s): PS1, PC, Saturn, Nintendo DS
