Capcom's horror series made one odd detour to the Game Boy Color in 2001, with British studio M4 handling development. Barry Burton, the gruff ally from the first Resident Evil, boards the luxury liner Starlight to track down Leon Kennedy, who has gone missing while investigating Umbrella activity on the ship. The story sits outside the main series canon, which is fitting for a game that plays quite unlike its console siblings.
Exploration happens from an overhead view, with Barry and Leon walking the cabins and corridors in search of keys and items. When a monster touches you, the game switches to a first-person battle screen where a cursor sweeps across a meter, and firing as it crosses the target zone determines whether a shot lands. Reviews were lukewarm at the time, but the game remains a curious footnote and a rare portable Resident Evil from that era.
Tips for Resident Evil Gaiden
Wait for the sweeping cursor to cross the centre of the target before firing; well-timed shots do noticeably more damage.
Ammunition is scarce, so walk around slower enemies in corridors when you can instead of triggering every fight.
Herbs restore health as in the console games, so save them for after tougher encounters.
How to Play Resident Evil Gaiden
Click Play Now to launch Resident Evil Gaiden directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows move through the ship and Z examines objects or fires when the aiming cursor lines up. Enter opens the item menu. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is Resident Evil Gaiden free to play?
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What console is Resident Evil Gaiden for?
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What genre is Resident Evil Gaiden?
Resident Evil Gaiden is a action game. It was made for the Game Boy Color.
Can I play Resident Evil Gaiden on my phone?
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