Dan Ring from The Reticule argue that Resident Evil has lost its' bite over recent years with a move away from the horror elements of the original games. He writes "Confusion, Disappointment, Frustration. That is what I felt as I sat down for another round of Resident Evil 5’s Mercenaries mode with my brother. Was it entertaining? Yes! Co-op definitely works – it’s the perfect way to while away a rainy afternoon. Unfortunately, it isn’t Resident Evil, a series that used to be known for its gut wrenching terror and perfectly constructed tension, pockmarked by brief moments of respite and safety (never had I been happier to see a typewriter). So what was it that made the series so good? And when did it all go so wrong?"
Capcom has announced and released the original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 on Steam.
With the ninth mainline installment looming, it feels like the right moment to rank every mainline Resident Evil game from worst to best.
At first I was like, No Code Veronica on the list!? But then I seen Mainline. The list checks out, but I would personally put 2 over 4.
I'll take 2 over 4 also. And even without a number, I don't see how Code Veronica, my other favorite in the franchise, isn't mainline when it's the actual sequel to RE2.
The original RE was the best. Its not on the list which makes no sense.
The remake of it was alright but should be higher on this list.
i’m fine with people calling it “mainline,” but leaving out the original re1 entirely is wild, since it basically defines the whole series. i’d still put re2 over re4 for pure pacing and atmosphere, even though re4 is the more replayable game. also, the “mainline” label gets messy with code veronica since it feels more essential than some numbered entries. i swear half the time i’m reading these rankings i get derailed by random gambling tabs i opened earlier, including https://monopolybigballerli... and https://football-studio-dic... and https://red-baron.org/ which is a weird contrast to talking about survival horror.
Capcom has launched a new website to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its long-running survival horror series, Resident Evil.
I see Resident Evil: Revelations as a great return to form. It seems to mix what's great about the newer games and blends it nicely with the tension and atmosphere of the older games.
The Resident Evil games used to be survival horror games but post RE4, Capcom have focused mostly on the survival (action) elements of the game and diluted the horror aspects.
The old resi games induced a lot more fear into the player due to its tentative style of gameplay and meaningful encounters.
The game really needs to up the scare factor in my opinion. Zombies shouldn't just be mere cannon fodder, they really should have a terrifying presence about them. If Capcom made the zombies more like the ones in '28 Days Later', I will no doubt sh*t a brick.
Keep ammo reserves low, focus on survival in a manner that prompts avoidance as opposed to full on conflict and get rid of gimmicky zombies. Go back to what made the series great.