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5. Resident Evil: Deadly Silence (DS)
While the DS doesn't offer the cinematic scope of the TV-bound PlayStation original, Resident Evil: Deadly Silence is a hugely admirable port of the game that kicked off the entire series, serving up an essential part of gaming history in handy portable form for Nintendo gamers. Beyond throwing in some knife-flicking touchscreen gimmicks and the boon of having your map visible at all times on the top screen (plus the 180-degree quick turn from the later games and optional new puzzles in Rebirth Mode), this is a surprisingly faithful adaptation of the original game in its 1996 pre-REmake guise, with all that makes that game special and clunky in equal measure.
If you only play one version of the first game in the series, REmake is the way to go. Still, series devotees and horror aficionados will want to check out this brighter version of the Spencer Mansion, too.
4. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (GCN)
As far as Nintendo consoles go, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis only saw release on GameCube, although we're getting the remake on Switch in Cloud Version form come 18th November. The GameCube version was a bare-bones port of the PlayStation game (as we've seen, Capcom is something of a specialist when it comes to the bare-bones port). This takes place at the same time as the events of the second game and began life as a spin-off, but it eventually garnered a number of its own and the pursuit of Jill Valentine by the eponymous villain added a delicious dollop of paranoia into a series already bubbling over with tension.
Although OG Nemesis is currently imprisoned on GameCube, we can also see the ugly brute stalk a Nintendo console via the cloud in the RE3make.
3. Resident Evil (Switch eShop)
The original, and the best. Well, up there with the best, at least. It might be tough to go back to if you're used to the modern Resident Evil games, but this one birthed a genre and if you've avoided this in the past, you owe it to yourself to give the tank controls a chance and let the dread of the Spencer Mansion really soak into your soul.
This remake — known colloquially as REmake — launched first on GameCube (it got a Wii port, too) and offered a revamped, reimagined version of the PlayStation original that transformed its look to bring it in line with the tone as established from the sequel onwards. The original deserves utmost respect as the progenitor of the series, and this version of the Spencer Mansion is built on the same foundation, but this is the optimal way to experience a survival horror classic.
2. Resident Evil 4 (Switch eShop)
A remarkable breath of fresh air for a franchise that was getting a little stale, Resident Evil 4 is one of the best video games of all time and put the series on an action-based path away from the fixed-camera, pre-rendered, 'staged' survival horror of the previous games. What you lost in nail-biting tension was more than made up for by the brilliantly chunky gunplay and impeccable progression through a story that continually ups the ante and adjusts difficulty automatically to keep you on the edge of your seat without pushing you off entirely.
Ditching standard zombies for the more intriguing 'Ganados' and draining the colour palette helped make Leon and Ashley's story distinct from previous games. The excellent Wii Edition added pointer controls which worked fantastically well, although they might have made things a little too easy. Still, they were totally optional and there really aren't any bad ways to play RE4 on Nintendo platforms; whether you choose the original GameCube option, the friendlier Wii port, or the sharper Switch edition, you won't regret taking this European sojourn, in spite of the less-than-friendly locals.
1. Resident Evil 2 (N64)
Resident Evil 2 is, in a sense, where the modern series as we know it began. The first game was terrifying, but the production values of the original version — with its cheesy FMV sequences and questionable dialogue — put it in the realm of the straight-to-video horror genre. That would get retconned with REmake, but Resident Evil 2 upped the ante considerably in every way and established the look and feel that the series embraced from then on.
The Nintendo 64 version of the PlayStation classic is a technically incredible port in its own right, with the GameCube version being sharper, but arguably less interesting. There's also the critically acclaimed REmake 2 available on Switch via the cloud if you're looking to sample a brilliantly reimagined version of this iconic game.
So, whaddayareckon stranger? Any surprises here? Think there's been a huge miscarriage of justice? Is it time to remake Resident Evil Gaiden yet? Pining for Rem4ke Cloud Version on Switch?
Our thanks to everyone who has rated the games they've played. Feel free to unleash both barrels of your thoughts below. And remember, if you haven't rated the ones you've played there's still time to affect the ranking above! Simply tap the star, assign a rating out of ten, and watch to see how the order is influenced.
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I’m not sure why people would put RE2 from N64 above an arguable best game of all time RE4.
RE2 > RE4
That's the real trick, right? RE4 is easily on my top 5 greatest games of all time's list, but it's not my favorite Resident Evil game. Resident Evil 2 for me is the pinnacle of what makes this franchise stand on it's own amongst the other zombie giants. The characters are memorable, the enemies are actually scary and the setting of Raccoon City has become a staple for the franchise across all the mediums. You can play Resident Evil 2 and not once confuse it with any other zombie series out there. It's that good.
I think the Gamecube original or the truly amazing Wii port of RE4 would place first here, surely?
A quick reminder to everyone that many of the games above are extremely close in NL user ratings terms! Just a handful of ratings could quickly change the complexion of the entire list. RE2 is #1 at the time of writing but RE4 is snapping at its heels.
It's going to be very interesting to see how things have changed in the morning
I remember playing resident evil 4 all the way through I didn’t like it, resident evil 3 is my favorite, but resident evil 2 is the best
I will defend RE6 with my life!!
Well, not really, but it's a good game, man.
Resident Evil 6 with a complete wtf atmosphere, the main elements from the saga divided between the characters, should really be higher imho. At least above the more oriented shooting episodes (even if there is a bit of shooting in RE6 too).
A shame the Switch isn’t home to the actual best of the series (outside a cloud version anyway!) with Resident Evil 7!
In my opinion, RE, in its new renaissance, with RE7, RE8, and the REmakes, is in the peak of its form now.
I agree 2 should be at the top and that 4 should be up there too.
5, 6 and Mercenaries 3D though at the bottom together with Gaiden, I strongly disagree with. They may not be the best horror games, but they are some of the best action games ever (period).
RE4 for the Wii is the best ever, and one of the best of all video games.
I say RE 0 should be higher. The visuals and atmosphere are on par with the 1 remake.
I’m pretty sure the best Resident Evil games haven’t been on Nintendo Consoles since 4 was ported to the Wii.
I genuinely don't know what to say to people that think Resi 0 us a worse game than some of the crap placed higher here.
I'd rather have the N64 RE2 put on the NSO than have the RE2 REmake.
Why is RE2 the N64 version and not GCN?
Oh the love I feel for RE3! We sat around and finished 1, 2 and 3 together as a group when teenagers. RE2 has the best story but the tense moments of Nemesis chasing! They're quite something!
But the absolute best is RE4 on a Wii.
So number 1 is a game that was a big comrpomise when it was released and its near unplayable with today standards. Yeah right
It is weird but Resident Evil Village is a very special game for me! Not on the Switch ofc.
I really like the rest as well but the bottom RE games that I will probably never replay again are RE5, RE6 and RE Revelations 1.
Ummm…where is RE7?? Youre saying RE Gaiden is better than RE7 lolololololol
@nymbosox I'm guessing it's because it's not available on a Nintendo system, because R7 wipes its ass with Gaiden
1. Resident Evil 2 (N64)
2. Resident Evil 4
Why would you do this?
I have a complete mint copy of Resi 2 on my N64, one of the best in the series and deserves the #1 spot for just how amazing it is that they got it all on the cart.
@Lordplops yeah but most of these games on this list aren’t available on switch and RE7 was available at one point in cloud version
@BFahey3 Re2 is considered by many survival horror fans as the best of the best. The n64 version has its own unique differences, but I personally prefer either the ps1 original or Dreamcast version.
Re4 is a great game, but to me it's an action game first. I prefer my RE games to be more old school, rather than what Re4 started the franchise towards, culminating in re6.
So why would people put re2 above re4? Because it is the GOAT duhh
@nymbosox RE7 was only available in Japan in cloud form. We opted not to include it until its western release later this year, along with the RE2 and RE3 remakes. So it'll be on the list, just not yet.
@Olliemar28 oh word. You guys forgot to include the all-time great Umbrella Corps too 🤣 😂
@BFahey3 haha I was thinking the same thing. Then again, I only watched my buddy played RE2 on N64 back in the late 90s, so I can't say I played it myself. But I did play RE4 all the way through.
Resident Evil 5 is one of the most underrated games ever. Campaign is nowhere near as good as 4, but I've completed co-op Mercenaries with several different friends over the years and recently again with my girlfriend. Ridiculously fun and repayable especially with a beer on the go.
Why is the N64 version of RE2 here and not the GC version?
In my opinion, RE1 is the best and the finest RE experience. I REALLY recommend you all to play it on Switch, it's brilliant!
In any case, also RE4, RE2 and RE Code Veronica are great games, nothing to really worry about here lol.
Well, yes, Code Veronica is better than 3.
Original Resident Evil on PS was the best, those damn dogs made be jump everytime
Resident Evil 4 is on 8.32 right now. I wonder how many people intentionally marked it down with 1/10 scores to have it on such a low score.
RE4 is significantly better then all other RE games. It's not even close. Are the original 3 bad games? No. But the controls alone, hold them back from getting close to RE4.
I would say the RE1 Remake is close to flawless even though it's 20 years old at this point. I understand why people like 4 but personally I'm not a fan the "action" games.
This list is so wrong, misguided, and superfluous. It kind of makes me mad. I understand that they are all Nintendo versions of RE games but for real?
«(as we've seen, Capcom is something of a specialist when it comes to the bare-bones port)»
Well, that's true. Especially when it comes to arcade games' recent ports and collections. Capcom Arcade Stadiums, CAPCOM BELT ACTION COLLECTION/Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, Capcom Fighting Collection... Though, in some case(-s?), their "arcade-perfect" ports can be worse than the original arcade versions, lol. Vampire Hunter/Savior/Darkstalkers Japanese games in Capcom Fighting Collection are untranslated and don't have secret endings! CAPCOM removed them! That's unacceptable!
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