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Resident Evil Gaiden came out in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, a time when seeing a survival horror game on a handheld was unusual. Capcom published it, and it was developed by M4 Limited. The game is a side story that doesn't fit into the main series timeline, which was a common approach for portable spin-offs during that era.

You control either Barry Burton or Leon S. Kennedy, exploring the Starlight ocean liner room by room. Your main goal is to uncover a bioweapon conspiracy and survive the infected crew. A key mechanic is the real-time combat system; you aim a reticle on a scrolling bar and press the button at the right moment to land a shot. You also solve environmental puzzles, manage limited ammo, and switch between characters to access different areas. The pacing is deliberate, with tension coming from unpredictable enemy encounters in tight corridors. Navigating the ship's maze-like layout with the constant threat of attack makes for a tense, claustrophobic experience.