Resident Evil: Director's Cut Dual Shock Ver.
Port
RELEASED
8.1
Aug 6, 1998
PlayStation 3PlayStation Portable+1byCapcom Planning Room 2•Capcom
Part of: Resident Evil: Director's Cut
Overview:|
This 1998 Port of Resident Evil: Director's Cut refines the classic survival horror experience where you investigate a mansion filled with biological threats as a S.T.A.R.S. operative, focusing on exploration, resource management, and puzzles. Distinctive features of this version include added Dual Shock analog stick support for alternative control input and exclusive inclusion of work-in-progress videos detailing the development of the sequel. It remains a foundational title for fans of tense, atmospheric adventure shooters.
This title is a specialized Port of the classic survival horror experience, originally released in 1998 for the PlayStation platform. Players step into the shoes of members of the S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team—Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine—who seek shelter in a vast, ominous mansion after investigating the disappearance of their Bravo Team counterparts near Raccoon City. The core gameplay loop centers on exploration, solving intricate environmental puzzles, managing scarce resources like ammunition and health items, and engaging in tense combat against grotesque biological threats.
The fundamental structure adheres to the fixed camera angles and deliberate pacing that established the survival horror genre. Success relies on careful inventory management and strategic navigation through the mansion’s interconnected, claustrophobic environments.
What makes this specific version distinct from other releases?
As a specialized iteration, this version is defined by its technical enhancements and bonus material. Its primary distinction is the inclusion of Dual Shock analog stick support, providing an alternative control scheme to the traditional directional pad input, which can significantly impact player movement and aiming within the fixed perspective environment.
Exclusive Bonus Content Included
A unique feature of this release is the inclusion of supplementary development footage. Players gain access to work-in-progress videos detailing the creation of the subsequent title, Resident Evil 2. This archival material offers a look at an early, significantly different design iteration of that game, providing historical context on the series' development path.
Platform Availability Context
While originating on the original PlayStation, this specific version has been made available through digital storefronts, including the PlayStation Network for later consoles like the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable. This release is a self-contained package, focusing on the enhanced control scheme and the included development footage.
Genre Classification
The experience blends elements of Adventure and Shooter genres, heavily prioritizing atmosphere and strategic survival over constant action.
Game Details
Primary Name: Resident Evil: Director's Cut Dual Shock Ver.
Alternative Names:
Biohazard: Director's Cut Dual Shock Ver. (Japanese title - romanization)
Resident Evil: Director's Cut Dual Shock Version (Alternative spelling)
Resident Evil 1.5 (Alternative title)
Type: Port
Part of: Resident Evil: Director's Cut
Series: Resident Evil
Developer: Capcom Planning Room 2
Publisher: Capcom
Release Information
Release Date: Aug 6, 1998
Genres & Themes
Genres: Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure
Themes: Action, Horror, Survival
Platforms
PlayStation 3PlayStation PortablePlayStation
Game Modes
Perspective: Third person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
Age Ratings
ESRB:M (Mature)
CERO:D (17+)
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