'Resident Evil HD Remaster' Breaks Sales Records On PSN

Yoshinori Ono of Capcom speaks during the PlayStation 4 launch event in New York, February 20, 2013. Reuters/Brendan McDermid

Sometimes the clichéd old adages actually do hold true. That is pretty much the case for Capcom's seminal survival horror zombie game "Resident Evil." The game manages to pull in new and returning gamers even after nearly 18 years since the original was released. Not surprisingly, the recent remastered HD version of the game has broken several sales records in less than three weeks from its launch.

Capcom has confirmed that "Resident Evil HD Remaster" has become its fastest selling digital title amongst its vast library of games. VG247 reports that the latest release went on to become the title with the most number of day-one sales on the Sony's digital videogame distribution platform PlayStation Network. These figures count the sales across the North American and European territories. The game also topped the PS3 and PS4 charts for the month of January even though the game released pretty late in the month according to Gamespot.

"It’s been great to see so many positive comments from fans that have enjoyed this new release," said Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, who served as the Producer for the remastered version. "The team here at Capcom Japan have worked hard to bring the game to the latest generation of consoles and we are thrilled at this news on its performance."

The original "Resident Evil" was released in 1996 to all-round critical acclaim. The game set a precedent for the survival horror genre by challenging players with scarce ammo, restrictive tank controls, tight suspense and ingenious puzzles. The current "HD Remaster" is actually a 1080p capable version of the Gamecube remake of the original "Resident Evil."

Made specifically for the PC, PS4 and Xbox One, the "HD Remaster" supports both analogue as well as legacy tank controls for those seeking a more authentic gameplay experience. Like the Nintendo Gamecube remake, the story and level design is largely unchanged. You can expect the familiar adventure of playing as the special S.T.A.R.S. team trapped in a mysterious mansion filled with zombies and deadly traps.

"Resident Evil HD Remaster" is now available for PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC for $20. The enormous pull of the game means that virtually anyone who's played the survival horror classic seems to be buying a copy. Considering the success of the HD Remaster, it wouldn't be a surprise if Capcom decided to give "Resident Evil 2" the next-gen treatment.

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