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hey guys I wanna get into Resident Evil and Idk where to start. I have a ps2. I think I played one that had a RE game w/ a red head gurl. if u guys could help I'd be so grateful.

Check out Resident Evil 4:thumb:. That is very first RE game I played and now I'm hooked on the video game series.

I'd say go for the collection of 0, 1, and 4. Unless that costs the same as buying them separately, in which case I suggest either 1 or 4.

The thing is, RE4 is entirely different from the other RE games that were previously released. Whereas the older ones ((and I can't really say about 2 and 3, since I haven't played them yet, so I'm only assuming there)) were slower-paced and more puzzle based, RE4 took a jump into action and dropped the heavy emphasis on various puzzles.

IMO, both styles of games were awesome, just depends on your tastes I suppose. So, if you're looking for some action, jump straight to 4, if you want something to think about a little more, go for the first 1 and work your way through the series and story.

RE2 was my first, but unless you have a gamecube or N64, you probably can't go with that... Hmmm, the one you're talking about is Code Veronica X, if I'm not mistaken, and that was the second RE game I played... very, very creepy. Four is on the PS2, as well as Outbreak, files 1 & 2...

If you can get your hands on a GameCube there's an AWESOME Resident Evil 1 remake. In my opinion though RE4 is without a doubt the best in the series... and (since I'm a sick freak) I've played ALL the Resident Evil/Biohazard games... *_*

Here's my 2 cents. If you'd like to follow along with the storyline of Resident Evil from the beginning, I'd get a hold of the first 3 games in the series for the original playstation. They're all great games and should serve to give you some practice for what's ahead. You can find them all over eBay for pretty cheap. The excellent "RE: Code Veronica" should be next, followed by Resident Evil Zero and the Resident Evil 1 remake for the Gamecube if you can get a hold of one. Finally to end it all, without a doubt the best game in the series....RE4!

Or....

Like Yuen Fei Lung suggested, you could just play through the first Resident Evil (the GC remake is KILLER, so I'd suggest that over the PS1 version), squeeze in Code Veronica if at all possible, then jump right to Resident Evil 4 after you've wikipedia'd everything that happened in between. I can't really recommend this personally as you'll miss out on so much, but if you're in a real big hurry to catch up, that should do it.

This is my personally recommended playing order:

Resident Evil (PS1)
Resident Evil 2 (PS1, Gamecube)
Resident Evil 3 (PS1, Gamecube)

A side note on 2 and 3: I recommend tracking down the PS1 versions over buying the Gamecube versions for the simple fact that the latter are rediculously overpriced for decade old games.

Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (Dreamcast, PS2, Gamecube)
Resident Evil 0 (Gamecube)
Resident Evil REMAKE (Gamecube)
Resident Evil 4 (Gamecube, PS2, Wii) *Wii version recommended for obviously better controls*

I liked Resident Evil Remake very much. Quite scary. But, it depends on whether you like more pure survival horror or more action. RE4 is very fun. But, it's definitely more action. I think RE5 from the trailers looks to be a lot of action as well.

And, I agree with others that you probably should play them in order. I know it seems more people liked RE2 best. Or a lot of newer gamers like RE4 best. But, somehow I like RE Remake and RE3 best.

The RE remake was goooooodddddddd. Very scary. Very unexpectedly creepy, beyond the scary stuff. All around awesome.

Oh geez, if I hear the snarling sound those Regenerators make one more time, I may wet my pants.

(Translation: RE4 is one of the best games I've ever played)