The development of the 1996 classic (originally Biohazard in Japan) is a cornerstone of gaming history, marking the official birth of the "survival horror" genre.
: While horror games existed, Resident Evil was the first to explicitly use the marketing term "survival horror". 2. Technical Evolution and Hardware Shifts
: Directed by Shinji Mikami, who initially worked alone for six months on concept sketches and a 40-page script.
: Development began for the Super NES but moved to the PlayStation in 1994 to utilize 3D capabilities.
