Jill Valentine
An Alpha Team officer with a larger inventory and lockpick, making exploration and item management more flexible.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the character |
|---|---|
A | Confirm, interact, or attack with the equipped weapon |
B | Aim or cancel |
Y | Open the inventory screen |
X | Open the map |
L | Aim while moving or change weapon handling, depending on context |
R | Raise the equipped weapon to aim |
Touch screen | Perform touch-screen interactions in puzzles and Rebirth events |
Control notes
Button behavior can vary between exploration, inventory, and combat contexts.
The touch screen is used for maps, inventory functions, puzzles, and special events.
How it plays
How does Resident Evil: Deadly Silence play?
Players investigate the Spencer Mansion and surrounding areas from a fixed camera perspective. The main objectives are to find keys and quest items, unlock new rooms, solve puzzles, and uncover the fate of the missing Bravo Team.
The player selects Jill Valentine or Chris Redfield. Each character has different inventory capacity, weapons, and story support. Combat uses firearms and a knife, while healing items and ammunition must be managed carefully. Classic mode recreates the original campaign; Rebirth mode changes enemy placements and adds touch-screen sequences. A separate multiplayer Battle Game supports short combat matches.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Resident Evil: Deadly Silence?
Conserve ammunition by using the knife or avoiding weak enemies when the room layout allows it. Save stronger weapons for hunters, bosses, and unavoidable encounters.
Map unexplored rooms, store spare items in item boxes, and carry only what is needed for the next objective. Examine quest items and combine herbs or ammunition whenever the game permits it.
Jill is generally easier for first-time players because of her inventory and lockpick. Chris has less room for supplies, so route planning and item-box management matter more.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Chris Redfield
An Alpha Team officer with greater durability but less inventory space and fewer conveniences than Jill.
Barry Burton
A veteran S.T.A.R.S. weapons specialist who assists Jill during key parts of the investigation.
Rebecca Chambers
A young Bravo Team medic who supports Chris and provides medical assistance.
Albert Wesker
The Alpha Team captain whose leadership and hidden motives are central to the conspiracy.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Documented unlockComplete the main game to unlock additional modes, including Rebirth mode and Battle Game content.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Check every room for key items before discarding a key.
- 2
Use the map to identify rooms that still contain items.
- 3
Do not waste healing items when a safe return route is available.
Editorial context
What do players highlight?
A faithful handheld version of the original with useful touch-screen additions.
The fixed cameras and limited resources preserve the classic survival-horror feel.
Community discussion
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