: High-resolution FMV (Full Motion Video) sequences, the iconic "cheesy" live-action intro, and the MIDI or CD-Audio soundtrack files.

: The original Windows 95/98 port, which includes the game's executable ( ResidentEvil.exe or Biohazard.exe ), data folders (often named USA , GER , or JPN ), and DLL files.

: Digital scans of the original manual, "ReadMe.txt" files with installation instructions, and occasionally "cracks" or patches to allow the game to run on modern versions of Windows. Key Game Features (1996)

If you downloaded this file from an untrusted source, be cautious. Compressed archives ( .rar ) are frequently used to distribute malware. It is recommended to scan the contents with updated antivirus software before extracting or running any executables.

Depending on the source (e.g., an abandonware site or a personal backup), the archive generally contains one of the following:

: While the 2002 Remake and the 2023 modern versions are more famous today, the 1996 original established the "Survival Horror" genre and the "Tank Controls" movement scheme.