On this episode of Nerd Space Games I dive down into each Resident Evil Game as I identify which ones are the scariest of the Resident Evil series.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:51 Resident Evil Revelations
2:32 Resident Evil Outbreak
4:18 Resident Evil Revelations 2
5:54 Resident Evil Village
7:46 Resident Evil 0
9:30 Resident Evil Code Veronica
11:39 Resident Evil 2
13:32 Resident Evil 3 Nemesis
15:35 Resident Evil 7
18:27 Resident Evil
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What Games Considered:
Resident Evil (1996)
Resident Evil Remake (2002)
Resident Evil 0
Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Resident Evil 2 Remake
Resident Evil 3 Nemesis
Resident Evil 3 Remake
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Resident Evil Code Veronica X
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 6
Resident Evil 7
Resident Evil 8 Village
Resident Evil Revelations
Resident Evil Revelations 2
Resident Evil Outbreak Files 1 & 2
The Umbrella Chronicles
The Darkside Chronicles
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Resident Evil (2002) and Resident Evil 7 are the only games in the series that are actual PURE horror games in my opinion. Yes, RE2 has some creepy atmospheric parts here and there, and sure, RE3 is super tense with all the Nemesis encounters, but they lack that feeling of dread, and terror. That feeling of being afraid to turn the corner or open that door. That feeling of being afraid of what you might SEE. That feeling of the unknown. Horror in each step. You can make an argument for the original RE1 because if you played that game as a kid in 96, you'd understand. However, it aged horribly and has just become an unintentional comedy at this point. RE4 is an action game with horror elements (same for RE5, RE8, and especially RE6). And a lot of the spin-offs are somewhere in between action and horror. RE0 had some creepy moments, but was also really fucking cheesy a lot of the time. CVX was the game that started all the cheesy anime shit, but it's still a solid game, and was also probably the best looking game when it came out in 00. I'm sure many people will disagree, but that's my take.
I agree with the top pick, though I feared it would be RE7. The thing about RE7 that really turns me off is how gimmicky the horror is. Take away jump scares and what do you have? Jack? The guy who shows up like twice to stalk you? The game was obviously built with VR in mind and plays more like a haunted house simulator, taking every opportunity to gross you out or surprise you. It lacks atmosphere and tries to supplement that with cheap tricks but once you realize what the game has up its sleeve, it's no longer scary or tense. That's where RE1R is so great. The tension is organic. The music, the lighting, the weather effects, the enemy groans, the claustrophobic hallways – the mansion feels like an enemy itself. There are so many pieces to the puzzle. The Crimson Heads are a good example – my first playthrough was as a kid and I was scared shitless so I was smoking every zombie I could. I ended up ruining my run because I didn't realize they'd be back with a vengeance. Not only do you need to watch your ammo, you need to be mindful of what you kill because it will come back to make you regret it. RE1R is my #1 with RE2R being a close #2.
Dude how biased can you get? Remake is not the scariest game anymore. I played it for the 20th time a few weeks ago and I didn’t get scared even once. On the other hand, I also played RE2 Remake for the 20th time and that game’s atmosphere in the RPD and Mr. X still keep me on edge. I love Remake as much as the next guy but RE2 Remake takes the cake now. Hell, even RE4 Remake is scarier than Remake now, with the dog maze, Verdugo, and Regeneradors.
Here’s an unbiased and hopefully objective list:
5. Resident Evil 4 Remake
4. Resident Evil Code Veronica
3. Resident Evil 3 Nemesis
2. Resident Evil 2 Remake
1. Resident Evil 7
I find Revelations 2 and Re Zero creepier than Re 1 Remake.
Imma keep asking till we get it top 10 infected animals
My main scares mainly come from the stalker aspect, which as a result made Re3 (original) the scariest and most memorable in the series!
I feel like you put RE7 at 2 to be different and you don't actually believe it's not the scariest game. Because there's such a huge gap between 7 and the rest of the games in terms of scare that the real list is just 2-10
Resident evil 7 was amazing with terror but I would say the scariest part of all the saga is Beneviento house, everytime I play the baby part is just scary also the dlc on the same house with Rose and the dolls.
Thaaaank you for not putting 4 on here . Cool game just not scary at all . RE is supposed to be horror . 4 is the most overrated RE game
Good picks for this list, especially number one.
What!? Seriously no resident evil 4 on this video?!
I remember first encountering a crimson head I didn’t even know at the time there a re remake for GameCube so I missed the ads completely I saw one of the zombies rise up after I shot him I was like what the fuck it was awesome
WTFUCK?! NO RE4, NO LIKE!!!!!
RE1 remake is a masterpiece
Played so much Resident Evil and Silent Hill by now that nothing scares me any more.
First time I played RE Nemesis, it was in black and white. Number 1 for me.
I wouldn't say RE CV was that scary, but for the first time, I felt the protagonist might die by the end – Claire. Chris never felt in any danger.
I think I would argue that Resident Evil 4 Remake deserves a spot on this list, but no higher than 10th – 8th place. It has a much more serious and grim tone than the goofiness of the original (which is still very good, just not very scary). Yes, Regeneradores are creepy, but the surprise when in the Remake when they sprint at you with a stumbling, lurching gait is awesome. In the original, a Regenerador wasn't terribly threatening because of how slow they walked. Other moments such as Ashley's segment are creepier and better executed. Ashley not being able to kill any of the enemies, being killed herself in a single hit, and the lack of light makes the sequence much more scary. Although all of your points still stand, RE4 and RE4R, while being some of my favorites in the series (RE4R is probably my favorite video game, period) are not the scariest games by any means, and I think even though the Remake at least deserves a spot here, it definitely doesn't hold a candle to games like RE3 and RE7 in terms of pure terror.
Thank you for not including RE4, for every count I was saying please do not do it 😂
I swear the music in the original RE3 was scary enough by itself
I agree with that list. That being said, the first time I was messing around and shooting into the lake in RE4 scared the hell out of me haha
I guess I’m alone in the fact that I didn’t find a lot of re7 very scary.
Wow, where has this channel been hiding? Talk about a hidden gem. I'm a huge RE fan, and I'm glad I found this channel. Just subbed!
Love the respect for Code: Veronica on here, as it's my favorite in the franchise! Also find it funny that I'm not the only one who says 7 is very Evil Dead-esque.
The Shadow of Rose dlc for RE8…iykyk 😱
Resi 7 all the way. I finished it but Jesus man. So scary
I would just change numbers 1 and 2, cause RE7 is just too much
This list is bogus. We all know RE5 is the scariest game in the series! All that sunshine can give ya cancer!
I don’t know what it is, but I feel RE 1 had the scariest zombies. In the other games they’re more just obstacles in your way that you have to mow down but in that first game I feel like I just don’t want to go near them sometimes. Something about their look and animation is just unsettling.
RE3 .. it's hit the hardest, because you don't know what you're in for. You think it will play like RE2.. At this point you feel pretty comfortable with the franchise . Mr. X was a breeze for the most part..
With 3 , All you have to go on is the vague clue of the ominous creature that fills up the entire front of the booklet cover , and his name " Nemesis"
What could possibly go wrong?
And it's the most polished , and has the most extensive gameplay mechanics and controls out of the RE PlayStation era. Jill just feels great in my hands with the dual shock .. very responsive..
Leon and Claire controlled clunky af.. Don't get me started on Sherry.. but still Awesome of course!
18:40 Yeeaa this would be my personal close 2nd as well..
Perfect list mate, the only thing different for me is re8, I would put it in top 3. But top 2 and 1 it’s exactly the same. The 1st RE remake was so scary and hard, Crimson heads making me run and panic, Lisa’s voice creeping the hell out of me etc.