[Resident Evil] Settings that can be enjoyed even by those who are not good at horror | Summary of specific ways to reduce fear

The Resident Evil series is a masterpiece, but

• I’m scared and can’t concentrate
• I’m too nervous and tired
• It’s hard to continue

There are many people who feel this way.

However,
It can be made much less scary by simply adjusting the settings and how you play.

In this article,

• In-game settings
• Environment settings
• Thoughts when playing

From the three perspectives of

, we will explain specific countermeasures for people who are not good at
horror.

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Conclusion: Scariness comes from “direction” and “lack of information”

The scary thing about Biohazard is

• Not visible
• I don’t know
• I can’t afford it

When these three points overlap, it is amplified.

It is important to create a situation where you can “see, understand, and have some leeway” in the settings.

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Setting ① Always choose the lowest difficulty level

This is the most effective measure.

Why lowering the difficulty makes it less scary

• More ammo
• Enemy attacks become slower
• Increased tolerance for mistakes

By eliminating the tension of “failure = instant death,”
your fear will instantly subside.

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Settings ② Increase brightness (gamma)

Darkness is the biggest cause of fear.

Recommended adjustments

• Increase in-game brightness settings by 1-2 levels
• It is OK if the screen becomes a little whitish

Just by increasing your visibility in the dark,
your mental burden will be greatly reduced.

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Settings ③ Set the camera sensitivity a little higher

If the viewpoint movement is slow,

• Unable to see behind
• Unable to respond immediately

This creates anxiety.

Points

• The extent to which you suddenly turn around
• Range of unrestrained operation

A “visible sense of security” is directly connected to reducing fear.

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Settings ④ Turn on aim assist

Especially in the RE series,

• Aiming is unstable
• Do not hit the enemy

Things increase fear.

Effect

• Feeling safe when the attack hits
• Reduces wasted bullets

Just having the feeling that you can fight will make you feel much less scared.

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Settings ⑤ Reduce vibration/effect

Controller vibration,

• Strong camera shaking
• Flashy production

amplifies fear.

Recommended

• Vibration OFF or weak
• Turn off if there is a blur expression

It is important to reduce physical stimulation.

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Preferences ① Adjust the volume balance

Sound is a major cause of fear.

Recommended configuration

• BGM: Slightly lower
• Sound effect: Don’t lower it too much
• Master volume: lower slightly

You can reduce the frequency of being surprised by sudden loud noises.

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Preferences ② Do not use headphones

If the immersion is too high, the fear will also increase.

• Using speakers
• One-ear headphones

With ideas such as
you can maintain a distance from reality.

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Thoughts when playing ① Actively defeat enemies that can be defeated

If you assume that you are running away, your fear will increase.

Points

• Processing one body at a time
• Don’t be too stingy with bullets

By ensuring safety,
the tension during exploration will be greatly reduced.

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Thoughts when playing ② Save frequently

• You can start over even if you die
• Reducing the weight of failure

With just this,
the mental burden will be considerably lighter.

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Thoughts when playing ③ Go through scary places at once

• The more you stop, the more scared you become
• The slower you go, the more your imagination expands

It is better to move forward without hesitation.
In the end, the fear will be shortened.

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A last resort for those who are still scared

• Play during bright hours
• Watch distribution and strategy videos in advance
• Play while talking

The state of “knowing what’s ahead” is
the greatest relief for people with low horror tolerance.

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Summary: Scariness can be adjusted

Biohazard is

• Set as is
• Accept it head on

It’s a very scary game, but

• Difficulty
• Brightness
• Voice
• operation

By adjusting

,
it is possible to keep the fear within your tolerance.

Don’t shy away from it just because you don’t like horror.
Please try experiencing the charm of the series in a natural way.

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