Capcom's survival horror video game "Resident Evil" for the PlayStation became enormously successful upon its release, spawning several sequels, spin-offs and feature films. A year after the first game's release, Capcom released the "Director's Cut" version, which included a new auto-aim feature, tougher enemies and a rearranged item layout.
Exploration and Items
If you have never played a "Resident Evil" game before, select Jill Valentine as your main character. She can carry more items than Chris and can also use the lockpick, giving her easier access to some items and areas.
Explore each area in the mansion thoroughly, but use caution, especially when entering new rooms. Use the game's auto-aim function to locate hidden enemies. When you enter a room, turn to the side and press the aim button. If your character turns around to aim at something, it means that a creature is in the room and you should proceed with caution.
Press the search button to interact with the environment. Search every room thoroughly. Cabinets, furniture, paintings and control panels can hold important information and items. If you obtain a file, read it carefully. Files contain important information on puzzles or enemies. If you are stuck or lost, look through your files for information that might help you.
Carry only the most important items with you and leave one or two inventory slots open for important items you may find. Make sure to carry a weapon, ammunition, important puzzle items and an herb or first aid spray. Combine herbs to free inventory space. Leave any unnecessary items in the item crate. Since item crates are usually located near typewriters, you can leave your ink ribbons in the crate as well.
Combat
You have limited ammunition, so use it wisely. Do not try to kill every enemy that crosses your path--run around them if you can. If you must fight, stand a safe distance from the enemy to fire on it. Use the handgun against the early zombies and save your shotgun and magnum ammo for the hunters you face later in the game.
Puzzles and Ending
Most of the game's puzzles require you to find the appropriate key item and insert it into a given slot or display. If you find a locked door with a cryptic message or display near it, try inserting an item from your inventory. The key items and puzzles are usually related. For example, the blue and red jeweled eyes need to be inserted into the tiger statue's eye sockets.
Examine key items thoroughly in the menu, since some may contain hidden features. The Doom Books, for example, contain hidden medals that you can obtain by turning the books on their sides and opening them.
If you complete the game with the best ending, you will get a magnum with unlimited ammo for the next time you play. Collect and use the three MO Disks and save both supporting characters to get the best ending. If you beat the game in less than three hours, you will also get a rocket launcher for next time.
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