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Resident Evil

CAPCOM Co., Ltd.· January 19, 2015
ActionAdventure
GameValio RecommendationWorth It

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
Highly rated (27,241 reviews)
Quality
88/100
Value
69/100
Popularity
49/100
$8.20

Where to buy

Live prices across 2 stores · Updated 7 hours ago ago

Spread$11.79
Avg$14.10
Hist. Low$4.99
Best Price -59%
in 2 days
Kinguin

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Key Reseller · Updated 7 hours ago ago

$8.20$19.99

You save $11.79 vs MSRP

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Current Price

$8.20

Hist. Low · $4.99

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
88/100
92% positive (27,241 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
27,241 reviews — very trustworthy data
Value
69/100
$8.20 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount
Popularity
49/100
+14% player growth
300 concurrent players — smaller but active
27,241 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

January 19, 2015

Developers

CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

Publishers

CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

Platforms

Windows

Achievements

44

Steam Recs

26,940

Official Website

www.residentevil.com

Categories

Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 8 languages, 1 with full audio

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseSimplified ChineseTraditional Chinese

PC Requirements

Recommended

OSWindows®10
ProcessorIntel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3.0 GHz or better
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, or better
Monitor Resolution1280×720 or higher
DirectXVersion 9.0c
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage20 GB available space
Sound CardDirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher)
ControllerSupports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommended.

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

92%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

25k

POSITIVE · 2k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

300

PEAK (24H) · 808 ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Resident Evil worth buying?

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Where can I buy Resident Evil cheapest?

The best current deal for Resident Evil is on Kinguin for $8.20.

That's a 59% discount.

What type of game is Resident Evil?

Resident Evil is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is Resident Evil available on?

Resident Evil is available on: Windows.

When was Resident Evil released?

Resident Evil was released on January 19, 2015.

How many people are playing Resident Evil?

According to recent data, Resident Evil has approximately 300 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Resident Evil on sale right now?

Resident Evil is currently 59% off on Kinguin for $8.20.

Who made Resident Evil?

Developed by: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

Published by: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

What are the best deals for Resident Evil?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Resident Evil across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $8.20 (-59%)
  • Steam: $19.99
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