It's really impressive that such a big, artistic game was released all the way back on the PS1. The rich atmosphere is created through it's ambitious, detailed and yet stylised environments, great music and ambience and some wonderful camera angles, especially in that first alley scene, you know which one I mean. I love the PS1 graphics, and here they are at their best. It's no coincidence that so many indie horror games are now created in this visual style. It complements the atmosphere very well. The story is intriguing, kind of let down by the cheesy voice acting. There were some touching moments though, in particular Lisa's transformation or whatever that was. An additional bonus for me is the lack of overbearing metroidvania mechanics. There wasn't really that much backtracking in this one, especially compared to something like the original RE. It is a big game though. The map is big and the use of fog allows for that, while also creating a unique atmosphere. The environments are detailed. There are multiple endings to the game. i missed the whole Kauffman side-quest and got the bad ending. Just the fact that there is an optional side-quest that changes the ending in a game from '99 is impressive. Overall, I recommend giving the original SH a try. Don't be discouraged by it's age.