Resident Evil/Files

Numerous files can be found throughout the game. Some tell passwords, plot details, or give backgrounds. Files do not take up any Inventory space and are instead sent to the Files menu, which you access through the Inventory screen. There are a total of fifteen files in the game (sixteen in Rebirth mode).

Botany Book
Transcript:

~ About Medicinal Herbs ~

''As you may know there are many plants that have medical effects. Since ancient times, humans have been healing wounds and diseases using various plants.

In this book, we're going to sample three herbs that grow around the Raccoon Mountains and give examples of those plants with medical properties.

Each herb has a different colour and different effects as medical plants: the green one recovers physical strength, the blue one neutralizes natural toxins while the red herb does not have any effect by itself. The red herb is only effective when it is mixed with the other herbs.

For example, if you mix the red with the green, you will get recovery tripled. By adjusting the amount and experimenting with these three herbs, you can create various kinds of medicines but I'll leave the details to you because that's the best way to acquire knowledge.''

Found: on top of table in Small Library (Jill and Chris - All versions).

Keeper's Diary
Transcript:

''May 9, 1998 At night, I played poker with Scott the guard, Alias, and Steve the Researcher. Steve was really lucky, but I think he was cheating. What a scumbag.

May 10, 1998 Today, a high-ranking researcher asked me to take care of a new monster. It looks like a gorilla without any skin. They told me to feed them live food. When I threw in a pig they were playing with it... pulling off its legs and pulling out its guts before they actually ate it.

May 11, 1998 Around 5 'o clock this morning, Scott came in and woke me up suddenly. He was wearing a protection suit that looks a space suit. He told me to put one on as well. I heard that there was an accident in the basement lab. It's no wonder; those researchers never rest even at night.

May 12, 1998 I've been wearing this damn spacesuit since yesterday; my skin grows musty and feels very itchy. By way of revenge, I didn't feed those dogs today. Now I feel better.

May 13, 1998 I went to the medical room because my back is all swollen and itchy. They put a big bandage on my back and told me that I don't have to wear the spacesuit anymore. I guess I can sleep well tonight.

May 14, 1998 When I woke up this morning, I found another blister on my foot. I went to the dog's pen and ended up dragging my foot. They have been quiet since morning, which is unusual. I found that some of them had escaped. I'll be in real trouble if the higher ups find out.

May 15, 1998 Even though I didn't feel well, I decided to go see Nancy. It's my first day off in a long time, but I was stopped by the guard on the way out. They say the company has ordered that no one leave the grounds. I can't even make a phone call what kind of joke is this!?!

May 16, 1998 I heard a researcher that tried to escape was shot last night. My entire body feels burning and itchy at night. When I was scratching the swelling on my arm a lump of rotten flesh dropped off. What the hell is happening to me?

May 19, 1998 Fever gone but itchy. Hungry and eat doggy food. Itchy. Itchy. Scott came. Ugly face so killed him. Tasty.

4. Itchy. Tasty.''

Found: on top of desk in Employee's Bedroom (Jill and Chris - All versions).

Researcher's Will
Transcript:

''My dear Alma,

The fact that you have received this letter is both a joy and sadness for me. I could not even talk to you because of that guy in the sunglasses. Alma, be calm and read this. I think I told you that I moved to a pharmaceutical company's lab. They headhunted me. Last month, there was an accident in the lab and the virus we were studying escaped.

All my colleagues who were infected by the virus are dead. To be accurate; they've become the living dead. They still wonder around. Some of them are knocking at my door desperately right now, but there is no sign of intelligence behind those eyes. That cursed virus takes away all humanity from the human brain. Love, joy, sorrow, fear, and humor... eternally.

And Alma, even the memories of the days I spent with you...yes, I'm infected. I did everything to delay it, but I could only for a few days. The most frightening thing is I forget more about you by the day. So I chose a peaceful death, rather than becoming one of the living dead. Within an hour, I will have entered my eternal sleep. I hope you will understand my decision...

Goodbye and forever yours,  Martin Crackhorn''

Found: on top of desk in Researcher's Room (Jill and Chris - All versions)

Orders
Transcript:

''Top Secret July 22, 1998 2:13

To the head of the Security Dept:

"X-Day" is approaching. Complete the following orders within the week.

1. Lure the members of S.T.A.R.S. into the lab and have them fight with the B.O.W. in order to obtain data of battles.

2. Collect two embryo's per B.O.W. type of all species except Tyrant.

3. Destroy the Arkley Lab including all researchers and lab animals in a manner which will seem accidental.

White Umbrella''

Found: on top of table in Trophy Room (Jill and Chris - Original, Director's Cut) or on the floor behind the table (Jill and Chris - Rebirth)

Pass Number
Transcript:

Pass No. 8/083/0

Found: Barry gives this to you after you wait for him to come back with the rope (Jill - All versions, Chris - N/A)