Capcom Offers Up Resident Evil Mobile Game

Capcom has debuted a mobile version of Resident Evil: Genesis.

Capcom said today the title was available for purchase and download from most major North American wireless carriers for enjoyment on cell phones.

According to Capcom, Resident Evil: Genesis is based upon the first Resident Evil title. In it players take on the role of a survivor of the S.T.A.R.S. police unit as they try to solve puzzles and fight enemies with whatever weapons they can find.

Resident Evil as a franchise has sold over 30 million games worldwide.

"The Resident Evil franchise has a long and storied history with Capcom," said Midori Yuasa, President, Capcom Interactive, Inc. "Resident Evil: Genesis delivers on the promise of thrilling, frightening and exciting gameplay that has become the hallmark of the series."