Product Synopsis
The hugely popular Biohazard series, having sold
over 61 million units to date, returns to its
roots with a remastered version of the
critically acclaimed masterpiece, Biohazard.
Originally released in 1996, Biohazard was then
“remade” in 2002 from the ground up with new
visuals, gameplay elements, environments and
story details whilst retaining the survival
horror atmosphere the series had become
synonymous for. Both fans of the franchise who
want a trip down memory lane and those who are
yet to experience the game that coined the term
survival horror for the gaming world will
appreciate this definitive re-visit of that
iconic 2002 Biohazard title.
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
Biohazard.
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 original Biohazard is back.
Taking place in the now notorious Raccoon City,
players 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.
Preorders for the
regular edition of the
game are welcome to ship on November 27, 2014, along
with a
Collector's Edition which is bundled
with a 48-page art booklet and a mansion floor map.