Biohazard - Gun Survivor

Description

Biohazard - Gun Survivor, known overseas as Resident Evil Survivor, is an interesting experiment and departure from the traditional roots of the Resident Evil franchise. Released in 2000 for the PlayStation, this game attempted to combine elements of survival horror with first-person shooting action, creating a unique but not entirely flawless experience.

When you first start the game, you immediately find yourself in the familiar, haunted Resident Evil universe full of mutated monsters and abandoned locations. The graphics, while not dazzling even by the standards of the time, still effectively portray the dark, oppressive atmosphere of abandoned buildings and devastated streets. Thanks to the classic ambient sounds and music that subtly underscores each horrific scene, the game gains in authenticity.

However, Biohazard - Gun Survivor differs fundamentally from the other titles in the series in its gameplay style. Instead of the typical third-person and static camera shots, this is a first-person shooter. Movement is limited and at times reminiscent of classic rail-shooter games, which can feel unusual and initially confusing. However, this allows players to experience a new kind of fear as the first-hand view pulls them right into the horrific action.

The game mechanics have their strengths and weaknesses. On the one hand, it's refreshing that the player is more involved in the action through a more personal perspective, but on the other hand, the controls are cumbersome and often imprecise, which frigidly fluid movement and shooting. This can cause unintended frustration in hectic situations where lives are at stake. Additionally, the lack of the ability to save positions anywhere somewhat reduces the comfort of the gameplay and increases the strain on players' nerves.

The story, typical of the Resident Evil series, is full of twists and turns and moments of tension. It focuses on an amnesiac hero who wakes up in a devastated city and desperately tries to understand what happened and find a way out. Although the narrative is not as deep and detailed as other installments in the series, it keeps the player in suspense and motivated to keep going.

Biohazard - Gun Survivor is an interesting but controversial contribution to the Resident Evil universe. On the one hand it offers an innovative take on survival horror with a distinctive charm, but on the other hand it suffers from flaws in the controls and overall gameplay. It's a game that deserves respect for its courage to try new things, but at the same time remains in the memory more as a feat for true fans of the series and lovers of experimental games.