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Biohazard
バイオハザード
22 Mar 1996 |
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Bizarre
murders have been occurring in the forest surrounding
Racoon City. The 'Bravo
Team' of the Police S.T.A.R.S. (Special Tactics
and Rescue Squad) is dispatched to investigate the area,
but all contact is lost with them.
‘Alpha Team' is immediately sent out to search
for them; but they only find an empty
helicopter. Suddenly,
they are attacked by fierce wolf-like monsters... Caught
by surprise, the team takes shelter inside
a neighbouring mansion.
From here on in, for either Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine,
the mystery unfolds: the mansion’s inhabitants
have seemingly been infected by a strange disease and
become zombies, hungry for human blood. There is no
escape... Roaming packs of mutated dogs hound the mansion's
grounds, and who knows what dark happenings are going
on in the basement.
The heroes split up, and begin exploring the mysterious
building. With monsters hiding in the shadows, limited
ammunition, and no idea of what is really going on,
they must "survive the horror"... |
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At
first, Biohazard comes across as an archetypal
PC-style adventure game, very much along the same lines
as Infogrames' Alone in the Dark (1992). But Capcom pushed the envelope
further by making the character a lot more responsive
and the action more instant; while banking heavily
on tension, discomfort and fear. The setting is typical
horror movie fare: enter a ghost house, undead foes
suddenly attack by springing out of cupboards, dogs
come crashing through windows, etc...
Never before had a videogame been so genuinely scary.
The violence and gore are a factor, but despite all
of the scaremongering media outrage that followed its
release, it is in fact remarkably tame when directly
compared to your average horror flick, or even anything
coming out these days.
The eerie environments
and creepy soundtrack are a definite factor, but it is the game architecture
that plays the most critical part in the mix. The game
is full of tight spots caused by a severe lack of ammunition
- it doesn't take long to learn that avoiding the monsters
and keeping a full clip is the secret to success, not
gunning everything in sight.
Biohazard marks a massive landmark in the history
of video gaming. It set the ball rolling for a new 'cinematic'
approach to gaming, that would reach a peak in Konami's
outrageous movie-fest Metal
Gear Solid (1998). The game itself is far from perfect,
yet you tend to forgive the patronising puzzles, low-rent
voice acting and stunning naiveté of the
characters. It is once the initial adjustment is out
of the way that Biohazard eventually becomes
an interesting experience: it certainly becomes a lot more
fun and action-packed when you know what to do and where
you're going.
The game became a massive success all around the world;
where it was retitled 'Resident Evil', and cautiously
censored to keep the US-led anti-game violence witch-hunt
quiet. The ensuing series finally allowed Capcom to
slowly move away from their arcade heritage, and begin
cementing their reputation as a quality 'home' producer. |
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Released 18 months after the original Biohazard, the 'Director's Cut' edition (25 Sep 1997) includes both the 'Original' game and an all-new 'Arrange' variant that shuffles around the items and throws in a few extra detail here and there.
In truth, the main appeal of this release (at the time) was the bonus demo disc of the upcoming Biohazard 2 (29 Jan 1998).
The 2nd re-issue, Biohazard
Director's Cut Dual Shock Ver. (6 Aug 1998) gets a special mention for replacing the Biohazard 2 demo with an exclusive 'Biohazard Complete Disc' (left) featuring tons of bonus content, movies and memory card data files for both Biohazard and Biohazard 2. |
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To
celebrate Biohazard's 10th anniversary, Capcom
re-release the 1996 PlayStation original
in for the Nintendo DS.
Biohazard Deadly Silence (19 Jan 2006) features
an all-new 'Rebirth' mode that throws in a couple
of original touch-screen puzzles here and there,
and some rather pointless first-person knife
scenes that involve randomly scratching away at
the screen with a plastic pen. The game itself remains exactly the
same as the PS original - which is a good thing
- but you can't help but feel that this kind of action
is much better suited to the big screen. |
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Biohazard
バイオハザード
PLAYSTATION |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation |
| Released |
22
Mar 1996 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPS-00222 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 13 x 1.7 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.16 |
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This
is where it all began: the
very first Biohazard, in all
its bloody, gory and gruesome
glory. A small piece of gaming
history - in a box.
Still widely available, but
it is slowly becoming harder
and harder to find in good
condition.
PlayStation
case, PS CD-ROM disc, 32-page
colour manual, spine card. |
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Biohazard
Taiken Ban
バイオハザード 体験版
PLAYSTATION |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation |
| Released |
? |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPM-80027 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 0.6 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.08 |
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Promotional
'Trial Version' demo disc,
featuring a time limit of
15 minutes and a few subtle
differences from the finished
product (camera angles, item
layout).
A very valuable item!
CD single case, PS CD-ROM
disc, 4-page fold out colour
inlay. |
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Biohazard
- Yume de Owara se nai... / Fumitaka
Fuchigami
"BIO
HAZARD" テーム曲 夢で終らせない... / 渕上史貴
CD SINGLE |
DETAILS
| Format |
CD
Single |
| Released |
10
Apr 1996 |
| Publisher |
Toshiba
EMI |
| Product
ID |
TODT-3706 |
| Size
(cm) |
16.6
x 8.6 x 0.4 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.04 |
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Official
CD-single release featuring
the end credits theme song
'I Won't Let This End as a
Dream' and bonus track 'Icy
Gaze'.
A really vintage Biohazard
collectible, but look out:
content-wise this is just
another reminder of how low
musical standards can get
in Japan.
CD
single sleeve, 4-track mini-CD.
(view back)
Track
Listing:
1. Yume de Owara se nai...
2. Kori no Manazashi
3. Yume de Owara se nai...
(Original Karaoke)
4. Kori no Manazashi (Original
Karaoke) |
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Biohazard
バイオハザード
V-JUMP BOOKS GAME SERIES |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
7
May 1996 |
| Publisher |
Shueisha |
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ID |
(no
ISBN#) |
| Size
(cm) |
21
x 14.8 x 0.6
(A5) |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.22 |
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V-Jump
magazine delivers the very
first Biohazard guide
book, and it is a visually
flamboyant affair: every single
page is packed with official
art and screenshots.
Monsters, weapons, items,
maps... everything covered.
152
pages, full colour, Japanese. |
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Biohazard
Kanzen Kōryaku Manual
バイオハザード
完全攻略マニュアル
HAOH GAME SPECIAL 60 |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
17
June 1996 |
| Publisher |
Kodansha |
| Product
ID |
ISBN4-06-329260-6 |
| Size
(cm) |
21
x 14.8 x 1
(A5) |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.22 |
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Clear
and well-presented 'Perfect
Capture Manual' from Kodansha,
that focuses a lot more on
the maps and navigational
hints. It also includes tips,
art, items, and a nice cast
/ bestiary section.
98
pages, full colour, Japanese. |
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Biohazard
Sound Track Remix
バイオハザード
サウンドトラック リミックス
SOUNDTRACK CD |
DETAILS
| Format |
Audio
CD |
| Released |
7
Aug 1996 |
| Publisher |
Toshiba
EMI |
| Product
ID |
TYCY-5511 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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Official
soundtrack release featuring
the complete score to the
game, 'arranged' versions
of the standard OST ('Mansion',
'Courtyard', 'Guardhouse'
etc.), and 'Overseas' versions
of the opening and ending
themes.
CD
case, 34-track audio CD, 4-page
booklet, spine card. |
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Biohazard
Perfect Guide
バイオハザード
パーフェクトガイド
INSIDE OF BIO-HAZARD |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
22
Mar 1997 |
| Publisher |
ASCII |
| Product
ID |
ISBN4-89366-659-2 |
| Size
(cm) |
21
x 14.8 x 1.1
(A5) |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.26 |
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Neat
and tidy 'Inside of Bio-Hazard'
guide book from the Famitsu
editorial.
Presents a superb selection
of clear and easy-to-navigate
3D maps presented in a comprehensive,
step-by-step, and a very time
attack friendly layout.
144
pages, full colour, Japanese. |
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The
True Story Behind Biohazard
ザ・トゥルーストーリー・ビハインド・バイオハザード
NOVEL |
DETAILS
| Format |
Book |
| Released |
25
July 1997 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
(no
ISBN#) |
| Size
(cm) |
21.5
x 15.5 x 1.8 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.46 |
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Limited
'Not for Sale' hardback storybook,
entirely in Japanese, released
by Capcom as a freebie to
be given away with pre-ordered
copies of the Sega Saturn
version.
Each book is stamped with
its own individual serial
number.
160
pages, 16 in colour, Japanese. |
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Biohazard
バイオハザード
SEGA SATURN |
DETAILS
| Format |
Sega
Saturn |
| Released |
25
July 1997 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
T-1219G |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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The
Sega Saturn gets itself an
excellent conversion of the
PlayStation smash hit, that
is even further enhanced by
its addictive 'Battle Game'.
It feels a lot smoother to
play, too.
CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM
disc, 26-page colour manual,
spine card. |
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Saturn
Biohazard Official Guide
サターン版
バイオハザード オフィシャルガイド
GUIDE BOOK for SEGA SATURN |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
26
Aug 1997 |
| Publisher |
ASCII |
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ID |
ISBN4-89366-794-7 |
| Size
(cm) |
21
x 14.8 x 1.5
(A5) |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.34 |
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Clear,
spacious and by-the-numbers
official guide for the Sega
Saturn version, with every
area covered by tons of screenshots
& maps.
The layout is minimalist,
but the book is very big,
and super in-depth.
192
pages, full colour, Japanese. |
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Sega
Saturn Biohazard
セガサターン版
バイオハザード
V-JUMP BOOKS GAME SERIES |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
8
Sep 1997 |
| Publisher |
Shueisha |
| Product
ID |
ISBN4-08-108056-9 |
| Size
(cm) |
21
x 14.8 x 0.5
(A5) |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.18 |
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V-Jump's
complementary guide for the
Sega Saturn version is a small
but colourful, intricate and
detailed affair.
It also features a special
section dedicated to the Saturn
'Battle Game', and a pull-out
mansion map.
112
pages, full colour, Japanese. |
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Biohazard
Director's Cut
バイオハザード
ディレクターズカット
PLAYSTATION |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation |
| Released |
25
Sep 1997 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPS-00998~9 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1.3 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.18 |
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'Director's
Cut' re-release of the PlayStation
Biohazard that includes
a bonus 'Arrange Game' with
a few extra details thrown
in, and a complementary 'Trial
Version' demo disc of Biohazard
2 (1998).
Twin
PlayStation case, PS CD-ROM
x 2, 24-page colour manual,
spine card. |
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Biohazard
Director's Cut Kōshiki Perfect Guide
バイオハザード
ディレクターズカット 公式パーフェクトガイド
INSIDE OF BIO-HAZARD |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
22
Oct 1997 |
| Publisher |
ASCII |
| Product
ID |
ISBN4-89366-843-9 |
| Size
(cm) |
21
x 14.8 x 1
(A5) |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.30 |
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Straight-up
'Director's Cut' update of
the previous 'Inside of Bio-Hazard'
book listed above.
Includes a step-by-step walkthrough
with 3D maps, 'Secret Feature'
and 'Item' sections, and a
brief interview with the producer
and lead programmer.
160-pages,
full colour, Japanese. |
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Biohazard
Director's Cut
バイオハザード
ディレクターズカット
V-JUMP BOOKS GAME SERIES |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
10
Nov 1997 |
| Publisher |
Shueisha |
| Product
ID |
ISBN4-08-108063-1 |
| Size
(cm) |
21
x 14.8 x 0.5
(A5) |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.18 |
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V-Jump
Magazine deliver another super-efficient
Biohazard guide book.
Focuses primarily on the Director's
Cut 'Arrange Mode', with a
'Special Appendix' featuring
two fold-out 'Perfect Maps'
for Arrange, Original and
Beginner modes.
106
pages, full colour, Japanese. |
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Biohazard
Director's Cut Dual Shock Ver.
バイオハザード
ディレクターズカット デュアルショックバージョン
PLAYSTATION |
DETAILS
| Format |
PlayStation |
| Released |
6
Aug 1998 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
SLPS-01512~3 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1.3 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.18 |
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Third,
final, and 'definitive' version
of the first Biohazard
for PlayStation.
Includes the 'Director's
Cut' game disc and an exclusive 'Bonus Disc' featuring
memory card data files for
Biohazard, Director's
Cut and Biohazard
2, a movie gallery with
every live action ending
and a sneak peak of the cancelled
'Biohazard 1.5' prototype
game.
Twin PlayStation case, PS
CD-ROM x 2, colour manual,
spine card. |
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Biohazard
Deadly Silence
バイオハザード
デットリーサイレンス
NINTENDO DS |
DETAILS
| Format |
Nintendo
DS |
| Released |
19
Jan 2006 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
NTR-ABHJ-JPN |
| Size
(cm) |
13.5
x 12.5 x 1.4 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.08 |
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The
original PlayStation Biohazard
gets itself a full dust-off
and reworking for the Nintendo
DS.
Features the 'Original' game
alongside an all-new 'Rebirth'
mode featuring a few touchy-screen
puzzles and knifing bits.
The best thing has to be the
all-new wireless multi-player
game.
Standard DS case, DS game
card, 44-page colour booklet. |
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Biohazard
Deadly Silence Limited Pack
バイオハザード
デッドリーサイレンス リミテッドパック
NINTENDO DS |
DETAILS
| Format |
Nintendo
DS |
| Released |
19
Jan 2006 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
CPCS-01018 |
| Size
(cm) |
22.3
x 17 x 4 |
| Weight
(kg) |
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'Limited
Pack' Capcom
Box Set of the DS Deadly
Silence.
Cardboard presentation box
includes the same game edition
as above (NTR-ABHJ-JPN), a
leather protective case for
the (old style) DS and a S.T.A.R.S.
phone strap.
Images: (pic
1) (pic
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Biohazard
Deadly Silence Official Complete Guide
バイオハザード
デッドリーサイレンス オフィシャルコンプリートガイド
GUIDE BOOK |
DETAILS
| Format |
Guide
Book |
| Released |
23
Feb 2006 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
ISBN4-86233-023-1 |
| Size
(cm) |
21
x 15 x 1.1
(A5) |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.28 |
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Official
'Complete Guide' for the DS
Biohazard re-release.
Presents 'Character', 'System',
'Map Guide', 'Data' and 'Wireless
Play' chapters, along with
an 'Extra' section with 'Secret
Factor', 'Master of Knifing'
and 'Time Attack' articles.
176
pages, full colour, Japanese. |
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Biohazard
Deadly Silence [Best Price]
バイオハザード
デットリーサイレンス [ベストプライス]
NINTENDO DS |
DETAILS
| Format |
Nintendo
DS |
| Released |
25
Jan 2007 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
NTR-ABHJ-JPN-1 |
| Size
(cm) |
13.5
x 12.5 x 1.4 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.08 |
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'Best
Price!' re-release of the
DS Deadly Silence.
Standard
DS case, DS game card, colour
booklet. |
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Biohazard
Deadly Silence [New Best Price 2000]
バイオハザード
デットリーサイレンス [NEW Best Price 2000]
NINTENDO DS |
DETAILS
| Format |
Nintendo
DS |
| Released |
25
Dec 2008 |
| Publisher |
Capcom |
| Product
ID |
NTR-ABHJ-JPN-2 |
| Size
(cm) |
13.5
x 12.5 x 1.4 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.08 |
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Second
reprint of the DS Biohazard,
this time for the budget 'New
Best Price 2000' label.
Standard
DS case, DS game card, colour
booklet. |
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'Biohazard'
and 'Capcom' are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd.
'PlayStation' and 'Sony' are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation
'Sega Saturn' and 'Sega' are registered trademarks of Sega Corporation
'Nintendo DS' and 'Nintendo' are registered trademarks of Nintendo
Co., Ltd.
Biohazard TM & © 1996 Capcom All Rights Reserved
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