The word 'classique' appears 40 times in reviews a full three decades after launch—more than any other term. Since its 2026 release, players have rewarded this vintage survival horror with 93 positive reviews out of every 100 sampled post-launch, cementing its status among horror fans.
What it's about: Your squad has been choppered to a remote mansion to investigate a bio-experiment gone wrong. You’re plunged straight into a deathtrap. Arm yourself, solve puzzles, and unearth mysteries. But beware: every move you make draws you deeper into the deadly embrace of Resident Evil.
In-game
« i thought this was April Fool's joke when I saw this game on my front page, but appaprently it's not haha. Plays surprisingly well on modern gaming PC, and you can't beat the original! »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played5221« we need steam os / steam deck support and cloud save option! capcom, come on! and yes its finally on steam. i love it so far. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played14321« Finally CAPCOM brought their classic trilogy to Steam, I couldn't resist and bought all 3 games! I have a lot of affection for this franchise, THANK YOU CAPCOM!!! »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played111« Doesn't currently work on Steam Deck. Proton should eventually update but currently it doesn't work. Edit: It works with some tinkering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZPrYxSA62s »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played32« All thanks to GOG and Capcom for bringing this masterpiece after so many years, it's not the best version but the more the classics become available the merrier. »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played111« It's a great game, although my PC has a hard time handling such stunning and powerful graphics... »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played621
« Great game but... It really doesn't need DRM. What it needs it's achievements, trading cards, and the steam overlay to actually open when you launch the game. Right now it feels like you just added the GOG version to your library. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played10722« Lazy developers. Game asks to "Chack" to register the registry. No, Capcom, just give me cloud saves, achievements, and stop using DRM on old games. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played5« 1) DRM for absolutely no reason, while being the GOG version. 2) It's the most barebones edition of the game, it has none of the content from Director's Cut Edition or the NDS edition. Go buy the GOG version instead. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played2111« honteux cette version du jeu n'est pas la version Ps1 MAIS version de la Jaguar la pire version REBIN infini pas de vibration sur les manettes... pas de route A ou B ne pas acheter il a un DRM et un malware russe ....bravo steam »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Voir Mon évaluation sur NEMESIS ... »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Where it all began. An absolute classic, even though it has some jank. There's still something special about playing the game that started it all. An absolute masterclass and survival horror pioneer. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1
In players' words
« i thought this was April Fool's joke when I saw this game on my front page, but appaprently it's not haha. Plays surprisingly well on modern gaming PC, and you can't beat the original! »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played5221« Great game but... It really doesn't need DRM. What it needs it's achievements, trading cards, and the steam overlay to actually open when you launch the game. Right now it feels like you just added the GOG version to your library. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played10722« we need steam os / steam deck support and cloud save option! capcom, come on! and yes its finally on steam. i love it so far. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played14321« Lazy developers. Game asks to "Chack" to register the registry. No, Capcom, just give me cloud saves, achievements, and stop using DRM on old games. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played5« Finally CAPCOM brought their classic trilogy to Steam, I couldn't resist and bought all 3 games! I have a lot of affection for this franchise, THANK YOU CAPCOM!!! »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played111« 1) DRM for absolutely no reason, while being the GOG version. 2) It's the most barebones edition of the game, it has none of the content from Director's Cut Edition or the NDS edition. Go buy the GOG version instead. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played2111« Doesn't currently work on Steam Deck. Proton should eventually update but currently it doesn't work. Edit: It works with some tinkering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZPrYxSA62s »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played32« honteux cette version du jeu n'est pas la version Ps1 MAIS version de la Jaguar la pire version REBIN infini pas de vibration sur les manettes... pas de route A ou B ne pas acheter il a un DRM et un malware russe ....bravo steam »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« All thanks to GOG and Capcom for bringing this masterpiece after so many years, it's not the best version but the more the classics become available the merrier. »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played111« Voir Mon évaluation sur NEMESIS ... »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« It's a great game, although my PC has a hard time handling such stunning and powerful graphics... »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played621« Where it all began. An absolute classic, even though it has some jank. There's still something special about playing the game that started it all. An absolute masterclass and survival horror pioneer. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
78 % pos · n=105
Audio / music
72 % pos · n=25
Story / writing
95 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
43 % pos · n=14
Graphics / art
54 % pos · n=13
Performance
82 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
14 % pos · n=7
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
105
82
11
12
Audio / music
25
18
0
7
Story / writing
20
19
1
0
Content / longevity
14
6
1
7
Graphics / art
13
7
2
4
Performance
11
9
0
2
Stability / bugs
7
1
0
6
Value for money
4
4
0
0
Interface / UX
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.4 h.
🪤 54 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
70 % (n=46)
2-10h
94 % (n=193)
10-25h
98 % (n=158)
>25h
100 % (n=25)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+14 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
Gameplay drives enthusiasm: 82 positive mentions out of 105
Players laud the story’s punch: 19 positive mentions out of 20
Nearly every reviewer spending 2-10 hours rates it highly: 94% positive in that time bracket
Weaknesses
A small but vocal group reports performance dips: 2 negative mentions out of 11
Graphics and audio draw criticism: 4 and 7 negative mentions respectively
Bugs irritate a handful of players: 6 negative mentions out of 7
Who is it for?
Devoted survival horror enthusiasts and nostalgic gamers will relish this remake, as keywords like 'rétro' and 'nostalgie' show it delivers on classic expectations. Anyone craving tense, deliberate gameplay paired with an atmospheric story will find their match here.
Is Resident Evil (1996) worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 89% of 1,536 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay drives enthusiasm. Current price: 4,99€ (50% off).
Verdict
Resident Evil’s enduring DNA shines through: almost nine out of ten Steam reviews glow positively overall, and since launch the figure climbs to 93 out of 100. The 1996 blueprint still thrills modern players, proving its legacy as a genre-defining title.
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