This collection bundles the remakes of the first Resident Evil and Zero, jewels of old-school survival horror. The tension, puzzles and resource management are intact. A genre benchmark, cleanly ported to Switch.
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Category
Survival1 player18+
Description
Two origins of the horror saga: Chris and Jill in the Spencer mansion, and Rebecca aboard a cursed train. Published by Capcom, released worldwide in 2019. Puzzles, ammo management, terrifying creatures and a two-character swap system in the Zero chapter.
Resident Evil Origins Collection review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
This collection returns to fixed survival-horror roots: pre-rendered backdrops, tight ammo management and an inventory you ration slot by slot, all in a mansion and a precinct riddled with locked puzzles. The tension comes from constant calculation—saving a bullet, finding a key, opening a shortcut—that pushes you to explore 'just the next room.' Rankings and unlocks encourage replaying faster and cleaner. The mechanics stay formidably effective; the period-era controls, however, take some getting used to.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Pairing the HD remake of the first Resident Evil with the Zero entry, this compilation chains two complete survival-horror games, each with crossed scenarios, mansion puzzles and alternate routes. Replaying on hard, chasing the S rank and unlocking bonuses revives each one. This double ration of foundational classics, demanding and replayable, offers a longevity well beyond a standalone title.
Technical info
💾8 GB📅24/05/2019
Published by Capcom
Resident Evil Origins Collection (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Gathering the saga's origins, this collection brings back Tyrant and Nemesis, two blueprints for the horror boss. The first instils fear through raw power, the second through the dread of a relentless pursuit that erupts without warning. Ammo management, calculated flight and constant anguish make these confrontations founding moments of survival horror.
Is Resident Evil Origins Collection still worth playing in 2026?
Resident Evil Origins Collection gathers the remake of the very first entry and its prequel Zero, two pillars of old-style survival horror. The Spencer mansion and the cursed train still impose their tension through puzzles, tight ammo management and unsettling creatures, in a slow, methodical rhythm that today's standards have partly abandoned. The inherited tank controls and fixed cameras need adjustment and will put some off. But the gothic atmosphere stays impeccable, and the first game's remake ranks among the genre's most beautiful. For lovers of classic horror, it is a precious pair.
