Buy Resident Evil games for PS5

Since 1996, Resident Evil has mixed science gone wrong with claustrophobic level design and nail biting encounters. The brand forged iconic monsters, twisting conspiracies and a formula that rewards observation, map mastery and careful inventory choices.

• Series highlights: 1996 debut, seminal Resident Evil 2 in 1998, the action pivot with Resident Evil 4 in 2005, atmospheric reset in Resident Evil 7 in 2017, polished remakes in 2019 and 2020, Village in 2021 and the Resident Evil 4 remake in 2023.
• Best entry on PS5: Resident Evil 7 from 2017. Its self contained narrative, tight runtime and first person immersion make it perfect for newcomers while still encapsulating the franchise tone. If you want third person roots, consider Resident Evil 2 from 2019 next.
• Why it shines on PS5: responsive controls, scalable difficulty and extra modes extend replay value without diluting the survival identity.

Across decades, the series keeps its heart of tension, puzzles and progression while embracing modern presentation on PS5.