RE (1996) is my all-time favourite game in the RE series, I've played various versions of it on different systems, such as: Sega Saturn, Playstation, Nintendo DS, PC (before this re-release). Basically, I LOVE this game and this version on the PC is fantastic. The framerate is better, the graphics are sharper, and the controls are silky smooth and quick to respond, in fact took me about half a playthrough to adjust to faster and higher performance controls and playthrough; the previous versions of this game do have a lower frame rate, so it was like going from swimming in treacle to sliding down a chute that was covered in grease, but once you adjust, you'll never want to go back to the other versions of RE 1996. One of the best parts about this game is that as with the OG PC release, this re-release also rewards both characters with automatic weapons if you complete the game in under 3 hours; let me tell you, these guns are SO much fun and allow you take whizz through the game, wiping out every enemy and boss with ease. It's also kind of cathartic, especially when wiping the floor with a boss that can normally be a pain in the backside. It also saves you from needing to acquire any other weapons and ammo as you simply DON'T need them!! If there is just ONE thing that I wish could happen to make things better, it would be Capcom allowing GOG to re-release a PC version of the RE1 Director's Cut (NOT the Dualshock one though), I love the arrange mode version of the game!! Please, please, please give this some title some love, it's frequently overshadowed by RE2 (1998); which is a good game in itself, but completely lacks the tension, atmosphere, OST and true survival horror vibes that RE (1996) brought to the table.
The PC version has its advantages and drawbacks to the Android OS version. I loved the Android version, it was simple to play, addictive, funny and repetitive, but in an enjoyable way. It was also interesting when using the rebirth/new game+ option to play the game again and choose different dialogue options and actions compared to your previous playthrough. However, even after paying a "contribution" of £5 to support the game and to have in-game ads removed, which was a fair price as this is a really good game, there are sadly elements of in-app purchases that keep budget-conscious users away from accessing some cool features i.e. wings that can activate more than one Might buff at at time, helmets that increase your Revitalise/Recovery buff percentage and also finally an option to allow your character to shapeshift and acquire extra abilities. Also, while it is a great game, it is tiring to play on a touch screen after a while. However, the PC, while it lacks certain features such as the PvP multiplayer option, the Bloodstone Mines and the Blood Moon feature, it makes up for it in the fact that the controls are a simple point and click affair, which is really how this game should be played, it's more comfortable to play with and is far more accurate. The game does look better on a PC than on Android, it's much easier to avoid running into things constantly and ending up in constant battles. There are no in-game purchases/microstransactions. All of the dark shards and adverts are removed and therefore all of the in-game items can be purchased with in-game money, (bloodstone removals from items are free!) not real money, except for the purchase fee for the game of course. Hopefully, the PC version is updated with more of the features the Android version currently has, as in my view the PC version is the better version due to having a better control scheme and also fairer due to the fact there are no microtransactions or adverts.
