It’s nearly impossible to imagine horror games without Resident Evil, a series that feels like it’s been a quintessential part of the genre forever. Survival horror definitely existed before 1996, but with the release of the first Resident Evil on the original PlayStation, the genre saw a massive boom unlike anything before. 27 years later, Resident Evil is one of the most recognizable brands in horror across media at large. The franchise has grown by leaps and bounds over time, but its critical key to success can still be drawn to that first revolutionary game.
