: Inspired by Alone in the Dark , this allowed for cinematic framing while saving system memory.
: Integrated live-action FMV (Full Motion Video) for the opening and ending sequences to create a "horror movie" tone. : Inspired by Alone in the Dark ,
: Settled on Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine, each offering distinct difficulty levels and narrative paths, encouraging multiple playthroughs. : Inspired by Alone in the Dark ,
: While horror games existed, Resident Evil was the first to explicitly use the marketing term "survival horror". 2. Technical Evolution and Hardware Shifts : Inspired by Alone in the Dark ,