

Now that I have had the chance to play it on the Xbox One, I have fond memories of reuniting myself with Chris and Jill in a solid game that has a few issues with the aging process.


I suppose I figured that since it was a 3DS game, it couldn’t have been too creepy or action-packed.

Related reading: Our review of the sequel, Resident Evil Revelations 2.ĭespite being a fan of the Resident Evil series overall (yes, including 6), I never did get around to playing Revelations. But then, it’s a game that has been well-received on everything it’s been out on thus far, so it was an easy way for Capcom to give console players a solid Resident Evil experience. After all, it’s a port of a port of a 5-year old Nintendo 3DS game. The locations could be more attractive, and the game as a whole could be a bit more polished, but this opener has all the right hooks for hardcore fans and more casual players, and shows new signs of vitality in the once-great horror franchise.With Resident Evil 7: Biohazard taking the Resident Evil franchise into a bold and controversial new direction, it was a curious decision for Capcom to re-release Resident Evil: Revelations onto current-gen consoles. “A promising start for Capcom’s experimental episodic take on Resident Evil, with an intriguing storyline, lashings of atmosphere and some interesting new co-op mechanics. TrustedReviews gave the series as a whole 8/10 Recommended, with the following verdict on Penal Colony: Use these links to get Penal Colony right now, on all platforms bar PC where it still costs money. When you download Episode One, you’ll also get access to Raid Mode, which is an arcade-style variation on the core gameplay that sees you defeating waves of enemies. Penal Colony sees Claire Redfield and Moira Burton kidnapped, waking up on a remote island that’s infested with all manner of terrifying creatures – as is the Resident Evil way. The episode, called Penal Colony, was originally released in February 2015 and normally retails for £4.99. If you’re interested in seeing how Capcom managed to translate Resident Evil into an episodic series, then you can down download the first episode for free. The first episode of Resident Evil Revelations 2 is now free to play on all consoles.
