An unexpected horror

[Oblivion Knight]

As mentioned in my most recent profile post, I plan on going through my entire collection of Resident Evil games again.. Some I've finished, some I haven't, and others I've not even loaded up! It seems logical to tackle this in order, so I'm starting with Resident Evil: Director's Cut.

I made a start on this last night, but within the first 5 minutes something immediately felt off - but it's been a while so perhaps I was imagining it and I tried to play through. Then it dawned on me, the soundtrack was completely different (and much worse)! Having investigated, the DualShock edition introduced a completely new soundtrack for no apparent reason at all..

Think I'm exaggerating how awful it is? Here's some highlights for you!

• Second Floor Mansion - Original vs. DualShock
• "Death Trap" - Original vs. DualShock
• Wesker's Theme - Original vs. DualShock
• Mansion Basement - Original vs. DualShock

Needless to say, I've deleted the DualShock edition from my collection and have gone back to the standard Director's Cut..

 

[Lee]

Oh yes that is such a musical downgrade. Why on earth would they do that and make it so much worse?

 

[Oblivion Knight]

Links were dead, so I've updated them..

 

[Lammchen]

Oh wow, why would the change the music? Music really makes it what it is! I listened to the samples in the OP and the originals sound more suspenseful while the new versions have a "cute" feel to them. Is it because they're trying to go for a younger audience and that attracts them?