I played the original in my local video game store soon after release about the time I bought my PS1. I had to choose between a memory card or Resi so I decided to go with Resi as I was blown away by it. Needless to say I was then playing a Resi 'Dark Souls' hybrid when if I died it was back to the beginning of the game!. Furthest I got was Yawn each time and I finally got paid again so bought a memory card. So many highlights in the original (stellar voice acting aside

Resident Evil 2 raised the bar and was brilliant again, from the mirror version to playing as the umbrella soldier ( name always escapes me) it was every thing a sequel should be.
Resi 3 was a little short for me but is totally unforgettable down to Nemesis which reminds me so much of Dead Space now with its scares. Good split story decisions again and I need to replay this at some point.
Bought a dreamcast especially for Code Veronica story whilst still good was noticeably weaker but had some excellent enemies (bandersnatch).
Was very hesitant about Resi 4 but was delighted to be blown away by it in every way (I bought a GameCube for the Resi 1 remake too).
Fell out of love with gaming for a bit after the PS2 and bad moves by sega/ninty led to the GameCube/Dreamcast dying but when I saw Resi 5, I knew I had to buy a 360.
Thought Resi 5 was pretty forgettable from the annoying partner through to the story and the ridiculous
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So it was with a heavy heart that after seeing minimal previews etc to avoid spoilers I cancelled my Pre order of Resi 6, it doesn't look like a Resi game anymore. Hopefully reviews might swing me but I think I'll just get it off love film. It's forgotten everything that made it brilliant.