games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 


Resident Evil: Director's Cut hitting PSN on May 28 photo

Barring having to download and install a forty plus hour PlayStation Network update, you should be able to sink your teeth into the first of Capcom’s teased PlayStation One downloadable games, Resident Evil: Directors Cut.

Hitting May 28 for $9.99 on the PlayStation Store, the title is everything you loved and, well, loved about Resident Evil -- loading screens, dialogue, statuesque characters, convoluted story, and of course, zombies.

As mentioned on Capcom-Unity by marketing dude Matt Dahlgren, the original Resident Evil stars Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine -- two important (and playable) characters in the latest Resident Evil, Resident Evil 5.

Although going through the backlog is always encouraged, don’t try to pick out too many story scraps. We’re pretty sure Capcom writes down awesome situations and plot lines on pieces of paper, puts them into a hat and pulls them out at random for every new title.

Interesting (and cute) first choice. Are any of you going to bite?


Continue: More Resident Evil stories





prev next

24 comments | showing # 1 to 24

MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/24/2009 23:06
MrSadistic
You mean more awesome, because it had actual zombies and the series was worth masturbating over back then.
Askherserenity's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/24/2009 23:12
Askherserenity
Sadistic beat me to it. That text should read: Like this, except good. Also, zombies.
WickedSwagger's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/24/2009 23:15
WickedSwagger
So..... is it the original RE or the gamecube RE?
tttt30's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/24/2009 23:17
tttt30
@ WickedSwagger
original. it has been out in Japan for a while actually along with the other PSone RE titles.
Jack Maverick's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/24/2009 23:21
Jack Maverick
I actually have the retail copy of it somewhere. If I can ever find it, I'll want to play it again.

Also, even though Resident Evil 4 is one of the most fun games I played, I dislike how they made the plot super serial when the first games were just made to be silly. And had zombies.
InfraredChimera's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/24/2009 23:23
InfraredChimera
@wickedswagger

Not to be a dick, why would there be a Gamecube game on the PS1 classics section of the PSN Store?
To answer your question, yes its the PS1 game.
pascuz46's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/24/2009 23:45
pascuz46
Oh my god! I actually hate this game, but you know what this could mean? It means that hopefully some time soon MGS1 will be on the PS store....WOOHHHH I can buy it for a third time and play it on my PSP
Artemus's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 00:23
Artemus
Let's see here...
I bought the PS game the day it came out in 1996.
Bought the Director's Cut in 1997.
Bought the GC remake in 2002.
And bought the DS version in 2006.
I think I'll pass.
Thank you.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 00:30
Kyousuke Nanbu
I'm sorry Brad but are you implying that Resident Evil is any different now?

Everything you've just described as flaws can apply Resident Evil 4 and 5.

Well other than the zombies part.
Waquan's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 00:37
Waquan
The original RE games were basically puzzle games; unfortunately, I think sudoku's a bit more fun.
10BobMarleys's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 00:55
10BobMarleys
Resident Evil 5 is shit. Res 1 DC is madness.
along the way's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 01:34
along the way
Super, now let's have the other hundred or so games that Japan has been enjoying released to NA players.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 02:01
Chronic Logic
You can go on Amazon and find a new copy of the Resident Evil: Directors' Cut for less than 10 dollars. Screw this PSN copy.
King Hippo's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 02:24
King Hippo
I'm surprised no one has voiced any concern over the premium pricing of the game. I'm hesitant to pony up $10 for this, maybe for part 2 and most likely for mgs but not for re1.

On a side note, how hard do you think it'll be to get non-bestselling mainstream titles on psn? Man, this is why dark_alex has more fanboys than Sony. Oh Sony, you're the abusive spouse I can bring myself to leave.
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 02:42
Magnalon
@King
Bweh? Try finding RE:DC for $10 new online. Any die-hard RE fan already has this game. This release is for anyone who missed out.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 04:08
pedrovay2003
I got the GameCube remake for about $10, so this is a pass for me. The GameCube version is far superior anyway.
Aurain's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 04:12
Aurain
Have RE1 on PS1 somewhere
Got REmake.

Will probs get this if it comes to EU store, Saves disk scratching.
aerofan11's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 06:33
aerofan11
Please bring Strider 2 to PSN store Capcom.
Discarded Couch Sandwich's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 06:49
Discarded Couch Sandwich
"We’re pretty sure Capcom writes down awesome situations and plot lines on pieces of paper, puts them into a hat and pulls them out at random for every new title"

Was it just me or did everything that happened in Umbrella Chronicles and with Weskers character get dumped for Resident Evil 5?
Nic128's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 08:35
Nic128
I havent passed the ps1 original, I'll take it. + I'll play it on my psp. Sold.
Waquan's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 12:55
Waquan
I agree with whoever thinks the RE remake for the GC is superior to this. RE for the PS1 basically belongs in a museum. I guess it's alright if you're unable to play the remake, but even then...it isn't just the visuals that are better about the GC version.
Volcanon's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 13:12
Volcanon
Release the big box non-directors cut version! Also, Resident Evil 2!

And while we're at it, Parappa the Rapper and Bust-a Groove 1 & 2. I better stop now, cause this will go on forever...
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/25/2009 21:09
The Amazing Shenazin
if I was gonna play the original I'd play the Gamecube version

I am interested in picking up Resi 2 and 3 on the PSN however
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/26/2009 12:50
Holyetheline
Already own it...
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos


    Win this!
    Dive in! meetup+play for a chance to win a PC

    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter review
    Echoes review
    Assassin's Creed 2 review
    Crossfire Remote Pistol review
    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles review
    more reviews
    Driver
    Avatar
    GT Racing Motor Academy
    Bad Company 2 beta dishes out meaningful experiences
    Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 51220 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing

    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Joseph Leray: Revisited: Gears of War 2, Pinocchio, and masculinity





















    More Destructoid Originals




     Popular now more
    Assassins CreedReview: Assassin's Creed 2
    591 comments + 41542 views
    Destructoid OriginalWhy No More Heroes HD could mean a Wii total victory
    152 comments + 30508 views
    FAILGirl smashes boyfriend's Xbox 360, films it
    160 comments + 16924 views
    BattlefieldBad Company 2 beta dishes out meaningful experiences
    43 comments + 16114 views
    Black FridayBlack Friday: Walmart going nuts with game sales
    31 comments + 16048 views
    Amazon.comBlack Friday: Amazon dropping deals all week long
    16 comments + 15004 views
    Amazon.comAmazon teases its Black Friday sales line-up
    18 comments + 14836 views
    Destructoid OriginalThe tragic history of the videogame turkey
    51 comments + 13276 views
    CapcomHot new SSFIV trailer shows Guy, Cody and Adon in action
    54 comments + 13222 views
    Call of DutyModern Warfare 2 DLC still planned for spring 2010
    27 comments + 12568 views


    Team Destructoid   tips@destructoid.com
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Dale North
    News Editor
    Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor
    Colette Bennett
    Tom Fronczak Brad Nicholson
    Ashley Davis Ben Perlee
    Conrad
    Zimmerman
    Chad Concelmo
    Jonathan Holmes Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Will Maddock Matthew Razak
    Dyson Joseph Leray
    Topher Cantler Samit Sarkar
         
      Dexter
    Adam Dork
    Daniel Lingen
    Hollie Bennett
    Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Stella Wong

    Josh Tolentino




     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online
    seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap
    our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?




    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006