Play Resident Evil Gaiden Online

Resident Evil Gaiden came out in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Capcom. It was a strange release for its time, an attempt to bring the survival horror feel to a handheld that was not known for that kind of atmosphere. You knew you were getting something different from the main series just by looking at the cartridge.

You control Barry Burton and later Leon S. Kennedy, exploring a haunted ocean liner overrun by zombies. Your main goal is to survive the outbreak and uncover the conspiracy behind it. The game plays out screen by screen, with a unique real time combat system; a timing-based meter appears when an enemy gets close, and you must press the button when the cursor is in the sweet spot to land a headshot. You still manage limited ammo and healing items, searching rooms for key items to progress. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty comes from managing resources while mastering the unconventional combat. It feels like a tense, experimental side story that constantly keeps you on your toes.