First-Time Playing Guide

To use a resolution higher than 1920x1200, navigate to the following file (Hidden items must be enabled) in the Personal folder ("C:\Users"):

"...\AppData\Local\CAPCOM\Resident Evil - biohazard@HD REMASTER\config.ini"

Open the file using Notepad and change the resolution to that of your screen like in the example below:

Resolution=3840x2160

The game uses pre-rendered 1920x1440 images as backgrounds, so Original (4:3) makes more sense than Wide (16:9) as the latter simply crops (zooms into) the original 4:3 images, resulting in worse image quality and visibility (necessary panning when approaching edges).

Below is a comparison of Original and Wide to demonstrate the problem with cropping (notice the cut-off at the bottom of the lower image):

Original controls are relative to the character rather than the camera angle (Alternate) and this is how classic Resident Evil games work. Additionally, difficulty of the games is optimized with this control scheme in mind, resulting in a more fair and balanced experience.

With this control scheme, movement is more fluid and consistent since controls are independent from camera angles which often change. With the Alternate control scheme, orientation from the scene in which a movement key was initially pressed is preserved until the key is released and only then are the controls are updated to match the new scene with a different camera angle. For example, if moving away from the camera by holding W and the camera angle suddenly changes by 180 degrees, continuing to hold W would have no effect on the original direction (now toward the camera) despite the new orientation, but releasing and pressing W again would suddenly result in going the opposite way. This is not the case with the Original control scheme.

As for Defensive Items, Manual might offer more flexibility, but Automatic should be perfectly fine.

I. Like climbing a mountain. - Despite being at the top of the list (not to mention the description), this is actually Normal difficulty which is the default and the most balanced one in nearly all games, as is the case here. Hard difficulty is unlocked after completing the game for the first time.

II. Like going on a hike. - Easy difficulty.

III. Like taking a walk. - Very Easy difficulty.

In terms of difficulty, choosing between Chris and Jill is mostly a compromise, but playing as Jill makes the game flow better. More flexibility overall, a possible alternate approach in a certain key part and a better story presentation result in a more enjoyable experience overall, especially when playing for the first time.

1) The game can be seen as one big puzzle where every aspect of it (such as combat) is just a piece of that puzzle and an obstacle for you to figure out how to work around, so it is best not to know anything in advance to avoid ruining the experience. Everything can be figured out by simply playing the game and paying attention. For example, remember to make use of maps and environments, do not just skip through notes, examine all inventory items thoroughly (everything exists for a reason) and so on.

2) Trial and error or even having to restart the game (just at the very beginning, until you familiarize yourself with how things work) is perfectly normal and expected. This is not "bad game design", just a different design philosophy from a different era. It gets easier.

3) All resources in the game are limited.

4) Some inventory items can be returned to their original locations.

5) Using Alt + Tab should be avoided as it might cause the game to crash, which is especially problematic since progress can only be saved manually, as well as a limited number of times.

The official manual for each platform can be found below:

https://game.capcom.com/manual/bio1/

There are 8 giant and detailed spiders in total, found in the following locations:

1) Two in the Residence 1F room past the wooden box, with one appearing from above immediately upon entering.

2) Three in Mansion B1 after opening a secret passage elsewhere.

3) Three in the room followed by the typewriter in the linear path in Courtyard B1, including a special variant.

Navigating to Video settings and changing Window Setting to Window at 1024x768 can be helpful, especially ahead of the third encounter.

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