Resident Evil (1996): The Height (And Eventual Loss) of Comedic Horror

Resident Evil as a franchise is one that I hold dear to my heart. I don't think I'd be where I am today without this franchise, and I don't say that lightly. The original Resident Evil in particular holds a special place as one of the most unintentionally funny games I have ever played. But was this game as good as I remember? And, more importantly, did it deserve the remake that helped kick off a trend in video game history?