: While horror games existed, Resident Evil was the first to explicitly use the marketing term "survival horror". 2. Technical Evolution and Hardware Shifts
: Development began for the Super NES but moved to the PlayStation in 1994 to utilize 3D capabilities.
: Praised for its atmosphere and sound design, though it remains famous for its "cheesy" English voice acting.
: Integrated live-action FMV (Full Motion Video) for the opening and ending sequences to create a "horror movie" tone.