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Resident Evil: Revelations

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Space needed: About 11.3 GB
Time to beat: about 8.7 hours

Overview

Resident Evil: Revelations is a 2012 survival horror game developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo 3DS. Set shortly after Resident Evil 4, it follows counter-terrorism agents Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield as they try to uncover the truth behind a bioterrorist organization that plans to infect the Earth's oceans with a virus. In the single-player mode, the player must complete a series of episodes that involve solving puzzles and defeating enemies. In the multiplayer, players may fight their way through altered single-player scenarios.

Revelations emphasizes survival, evasion, and exploration over fast-paced combat by providing the player with limited ammunition, health, and movement speed. It was designed to bring back the content and horror of the Resident Evil roots, while at the same time trying to modernize the gameplay. Revelations was also the first game to support the Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro outside Japan. The game was a moderate commercial success and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its spooky setting, sound direction, and presentation. Criticism was targeted at its inconsistent gameplay between episodes. The game received three nominations at the Golden Joystick Awards, including Ultimate Game of the Year, and was nominated for Handheld Game of the Year at the 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.

A high-definition (HD) version was released for Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and Xbox 360 in 2013, and for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2017. This version does not support the 3D capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS but features enhanced graphics and additional content, including a new difficulty setting. Across all platforms, the HD version sold more than two million copies worldwide, but was criticized for its dated graphics and uneven controls. Resident Evil: Revelations 2 was released in 2015.