Starting this classic survival horror with Jill Valentine has been an unforgettable experience. From the very first moments, Resident Evil on the original PlayStation throws you into an eerie, atmospheric world that feels alive — and haunted.
The game opens with that iconic live-action intro, leading straight into the mansion’s threshold. The moment Jill enters, the mood shifts — heavy shadows, pre-rendered backgrounds, and fixed camera angles create a sense of unease that feels cinematic.
Meeting Barry early on gives a strange mix of comfort and suspicion. His calm demeanor contrasts sharply with the mansion’s unsettling ambiance — even friendly faces don’t feel fully safe.
The dining room is one of the first true indicators that something is deeply wrong. A grand table, a shattered peace… and the unmistakable look of chaos and death. Moments like this show how the mansion itself becomes a character.
As Jill and Barry explore, the mansion reveals its nature as more than a building — it’s a labyrinth designed to disorient and challenge. Locked doors, missing keys, and cryptic symbols force careful planning.
The silence is powerful. There’s no constant music — just ambient sounds, footsteps, and distant doors opening. Each noise carries weight and tension.
Jill’s limited inventory and weighty controls remind you that survival here isn’t about running and gunning — it’s about patience and strategy. Every bullet, every item, every decision matters.
Safe rooms offer brief respite, but even these moments feel temporary. Close a door and you wonder if something just followed you.
Exploring narrow hallways, one small door after another, Resident Evil makes every corridor feel like a test. What was empty before could hold danger on the return.
Attention to detail is key. Odd decorations, strange layouts, and eerie lighting all contribute to the atmosphere — and might just hide clues.
By the end of Part 1, we’ve only scratched the surface of Spencer Mansion’s mysteries. But already, the atmosphere is thick, the stakes are high, and the dread is real.
Stay tuned for Part 2 — deeper into the mansion and closer to uncovering its darkest secrets.
🎮 Game
Resident Evil (1996, PSX)
🧩 Character
Jill Valentine