Resident Evil
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😊 8.0/10
(Sega Saturn - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Capcom
Published_By:
Tec Toy
Released On:
01 Jan 1997
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Resident Evil , released on 1997 for the Sega Saturn, is an action & adventure game that follows a team of S.T.A.R.S members as they investigate a series of murders in Raccoon City. While searching the woods, they are attacked by bloodthirsty dogs and must retreat to a nearby mansion.
As the player explores the mansion with either Jill Valentine or Chris Redfield, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary place. The undead roam the corridors, and other terrors lurk in the shadows. To progress, the player must solve puzzles, collect keys, and shoot monsters while unraveling the mystery behind the mansion.
The game features a Battle Mode bonus mode exclusive to the SEGA Saturn version, where the player must survive a series of rooms filled with monsters under limited ammo and time pressure.
UPC-A:
013388220106 (United States)
Part #:
191386 (Brasil)
eBay Product ID:
4115 (United States)
EAN-13:
4976219155922 (Japan)
EAN-13:
7891196191381 (Brazil)
Sega Region Code:
T-1219G (Japan)
Sega Region Code:
T-1221H (United States)
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1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this survival horror game, players assume the role of a soldier stranded in a hostile area after a helicopter crash and an ambush by feral, mutated beasts. The mission shifts to survival as the protagonist must escape a pack of carnivorous dogs and seek refuge in a mysterious mansion owned by the pharmaceutical corporation Umbrella. Inside the estate, players must uncover the truth behind the toxic creatures and fight for their lives against the corporation's deadly experiments.
Story
Prologue: The Crash
The Huey drops you off near the wrecked helicopter of the Bravo Team. The wind from the blades blows away the smoke, revealing a world of pain. One member of the Bravo Team is down and out (with most of his internal organs exposed), while the others are nowhere to be seen.
Suddenly, a large, hungry creature attacks from the right flank. You draw your 9mm weapon and start firing, but the monster-resembling a cross between a Doberman and an angry meat grinder-keeps advancing. To make matters worse, your transport helicopter has taken off without orders, leaving Alpha Team in the clutches of a pack of feral beast-dogs.
Flight to Safety
Captain Wesker orders you to head for a nearby mansion (or villa/estate). You run through the fields, turning around occasionally to empty magazines at the pack of "Man's Best Nightmares." You manage to take one down, watching it get jumped on and torn apart by the others while it still kicks.
The remaining creatures relentlessly pursue the rest of Alpha Team. What is left of your group barely manages to get inside the building before the pursuing beasts reach the door, howling in frustration.
The Umbrella Connection
Before losing contact, the Bravo Team radioed in to say they were investigating the mansion/villa moments prior. A database check reveals that the property and its grounds are owned by a pharmaceutical corporation called Umbrella.
Toxic or poisonous creatures spawned by an evil corporate empire? The manual treats this grim scenario as an all-too-common occurrence. The first priority is to see what is inside the building. Hopefully, there are no more unpleasant surprises.
Controls
START
call up the Status Screen / open the Map Screen / access the status screen
Button A
pick up item
D-Button
move the highlight box to an item / move the highlight box to a weapon
D-pad button
turn and/or walk in a given direction
D-pad button and B button simultaneously
run
A button
pick up item (move towards item on the ground)
How to Play
Starting Out
After the Sega and Capcom logos, the *Resident Evil* title screen appears, followed by a demo. To stop the demo and return to the Title screen, press Start repeatedly. Press Start on the Title screen to display your choices.
If you are just starting out, only the NEW GAME and OPTIONS settings are available. Once you have saved an adventure, the LOAD GAME option also appears. To scroll through available options, press the D-Button up or down. To select an option, press Button A or C.
Options
In the Options screen, select one of three CONTROLLER options, and/or change the game SOUND (choose from Mono or Stereo).
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Cycle between the CONTROLLER and SOUND options by pressing the D-Button up or down.
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Cycle through the CONTROLLER and SOUND choices by pressing the D-Button left or right.
When you are finished, highlight EXIT and press Button A or C to return to the Title screen options list.
*Note: Options revert to the default (Controller type A, Stereo sound) when you turn off the Sega Saturn.*
New Game
After selecting New Game, press the D-Button left or right to choose between Jill (easy level adventure) or Chris (hard level adventure).
As either Jill or Chris, you are a member of the S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team. Alpha and Bravo Teams have been sent to Raccoon Forest to investigate reports of murders and cannibalism in the area. Your team sets down near the Bravo Team helicopter, only to be attacked by monstrous and deadly creatures. You manage to escape into a nearby mansion, which holds the secret to the murders and much more.
Events
At various points in your adventure, certain special events occur. At these times, the screen changes to a letterbox (wide screen) view. Pay close attention to the events and decisions made at these times.
They reveal important information about how to figure out what is going on in Raccoon Forest and, more importantly, how you can get out in one piece.
Action Screen
When walking around the mansion or other areas, make sure to keep an eye on your surroundings. Weapons, other items, and dangers are all around you. Pay close attention to any movement in the area because moving things are probably going to attack you at some point.
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Door
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Character
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Nasty Old Undead Zombie
Movement
The first rule you need to learn is that standing in one place gets you nowhere, and in many cases gets your throat ripped out by hungry zombies.
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Press the D-Button to turn and/or walk in a direction.
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Press the D-Button and Button B simultaneously to run.
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Press the D-Button in the opposite direction you are facing to back up.
In some spots, you need to move objects around. Walk up to the object, and if the object can be moved, your character automatically does so.
Items
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To CHECK an item: Move the highlight box to the item with the D-Button and press Button A to open the Do window. Highlight CHECK in the Do window. A large image of the item appears in the Check window. You can examine it close up by pressing Button C to enlarge it, and look at it from various viewpoints by pressing the D-Button and/or Buttons L and R. Press Button A when checking items to display important information in the Message window. Press Button B once to return to the Do window and again to exit.
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To USE an item: Position yourself in front of the area where you want to use the item. Open the Status screen, move the highlight box to the item with the D-Button, and press Button A to open the Use window. Highlight USE in the Do window and the item is used (where possible). If the item cannot be used, a message appears in the Message window.
Weapons/Defence
So you've got an undead dog-creature trying to eat your head. Your best bet is to shoot it many times until it stops moving. Make sure you are always armed and that the weapon is loaded (if you're not using the knife).
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To select a weapon: Open the Status screen, move the highlight box to a weapon with the D-Button, and press Button A to arm yourself (the weapon appears in the Armed Weapon window).
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To attack: Get ready by pressing and holding Button R, then attack by pressing Button A.
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If armed with a knife, pressing Button A performs a stab.
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If you have firearms, pressing Button A shoots a round.
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Pressing the D-Button up or down adjusts the height of the attack.
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Pressing left and right adjusts your aim.
Remember that weapons do not reload themselves. Keep count of the rounds you've shot and reload as soon as you run out.
Health
Feeling tired, poisoned by snakes and spiders, or bleeding out? It is probably time for some first aid. Healing plants can be found in the mansion and environs, and you may stumble across First Aid Spray cans left by Alpha Team.
Check your condition on the Status screen:
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Green ECG ("Fine"): You are doing
Tips & Maps
Reserve / Storage Room
Certain areas contain Reserves or Storage Rooms where you can store items not currently in use and use a typewriter to record your adventure. Open the safe by standing in front of it and pressing the A button to view a list of stored items. Navigate between items using the D-Button, and press A to store or retrieve items by moving the highlight box to an empty inventory space or desired item.
Tips for Survival
This is not a video game with unlimited ammo, so avoid wasting bullets on small creatures and observe enemy movements to pass safely. Manage your inventory carefully by storing unnecessary items to avoid wasting time and ammo fighting back for space. Since data cartridges are limited, save your game frequently, especially before entering new areas where big threats may await. Always eliminate all zombies in an area, as leaving even one alive can result in more spawning later. Check items carefully and rely on your S.T.A.R.S. ID card as a detective to avoid leaving success to chance.
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