AreResident Evilfans ready for a Code Veronica remake? Is it time for Claire Redfield to return to Rockfort Island in search of her brother, Chris? Many die-hard RE fans appearmore than readyto dive into this critically-acclaimed cult-classic once more. And with all the bells and whistles of next-generation gaming consoles, the possibleCode Veronicaremake can tell its story in stunning 8K clarity.
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A remake of RE4 isrumoredfor a 2022 release. But that doesn’t mean Capcom won’t bring us back to the 2000 Dreamcast classic somewhere down the line. With next-gen hardware on the horizon, it’s likely that any possibleCode Veronicaremakewill find a home on the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Here are six reasons why Capcom should bringCode Veronicainto the next generation and four reasons they shouldn’t.
10Should: Code Veronica Can Be Described As More Of A Sequel To RE2 Than RE3
RE: Code Veronicafollows up on Claire Redfield’s search for her brother, something that is first referenced inResident Evil 2. Immediately, the game shows us that Claire’s mission to find her brother led her to an Umbrella facility in Paris. The character storylines of both games are inherently linked, something absent in comparison toRE3.
Code Veronica, despite not being numerically titled, appears to be more of a direct sequel thanRE3: Nemesis. Redfield’s motivation to find her brother carries over fromRE2toCode Veronica, showing tremendous plot continuity between both games. Whereas,RE3was just another viewpoint from the Raccoon City infestation. Rather than being a direct sequel,Resident Evil 3is both a prequel and a sequel.RE3begins before the events of the second game, but ends following Leon and Claire’s escape.
9Shouldn’t: Cool It With All The REmakes!
What’s with all the remakes these days? Is nothing sacred?! Why not try something original instead?
Capcom doesn’t have to keep altering beloved classics. Instead of keeping fans locked in REmake territory, why not focus on bringing us into the next generation of Resident Evil withRE8and beyond? The entertainment industry, whether video games or movies, should try and take more risks rather than constantly relying on remakes. It’s getting to be a bit too much.
8Should: Tell The Story With The Best Visuals Possible
RemakingCode Veronicaon next gen consoles would provide this cult classic with a visual update that it has long deserved. It has been over 20 years since the game’s initial release in February 2000 on Sega’s Dreamcast. Although, visually enhanced in 2011, the graphics don’t hold up well to today’s standards.
With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, Capcom has the potential to make a REmake more powerful than any game before it. Even ifRE4gets the next gen treatment first,Code Veronicashould be next in line for a full-fledged remake. Imagine your journey through Rockfort Island and Antarctica with breath-taking 8K visuals.
7Shouldn’t: Fans Should Just Play Code Veronica X HD Remaster Or Other Versions Of The Game
If Resident Evil fans want to playCode Veronicaso badly, they can still play the HD remaster. This 2011 release, although not visually perfect, is still a very fun game to play. Besides, the graphics aren’t that outdated and still look quite pretty. The old-school vibe of fixed camera angles really brings back feelings of nostalgia that might be killed off in a remake.
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This enhanced version ofCode Veronica Xcan be played now on the PS3, Xbox 360, and Xbox One through backwards compatibility. Or if you really want to get old school, fire up a Dreamcast. PlayCode Veronicalike it originally was intended.
6Should: Resident Evil Remakes/Remasters Sell Well
Say what you will about remakes being played out, it’s still highly profitable. Capcom has made millions of sales when it comes to Resident Evil remakes and remasters. The long-awaited remake ofResident Evil 2outsoldits original PlayStation version by over 800,000 units. Similarly, HD remastered versions ofResident EvilandRE0both outsold their original GameCube releases by at least a million units.
The remake ofResident Evil 3reportedlyshipped two million units in five days. There is an obvious hunger from consumers to relive games of the past rebuilt for modern consoles. The remake ofResident Evil 2is currently Capcom’s sixth best-selling game of all time, with roughly 5.8 million units sold. Similarly, the original 1998 release ofResident Evil 2for PS1 is Capcom’s seventh best-selling game of all time. That game sold 4.96 million units worldwide, not counting the various ports and updated re-releases.
As previously stated, remastered games are also quite profitable much like remakes.Resident Evil 4has been ported and remastered to multiple different consoles, past and current gen. And this isn’t because re-releasing games is a hobby for Capcom. One of the more recentRE4remasters, released for the PS4 and Xbox One in 2016, sold 1.6 million units.
The market for Resident Evil remasters is provably profitable and less expensive to produce than a ground-up remake. To satisfy fans' hunger for an updatedCode Veronicaexperience, Capcom can release an “ultimate edition” of the game. Capcom could improve on the already enhanced visuals from the 2011 HD remaster, adding more detailed textures and character models while improving the frame-rate. And if this sells well, Capcom can finally get to work on the remake for next gen consoles.
4Should: Maintain Chronological Order With REmakes
Capcom has already remade the first three games in the series and updated their graphics for modern standards. IfCapcomwere to continue making their remakes in chronological order thenCode Veronicashould be next on the list. Claire’s adventure on Rockfort Island and Antarctica takes place three months following the event ofRE2andRE3: Nemesis.
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However, the next rumored remake in the RE series isResident Evil 4, speculated to be released sometime in 2022. The events ofRE4takes place a whole six years afterRE2. If theRE4remake releases before aCode Veronicaremake then chronological order obviously isn’t that important to Capcom. However, even if Capcom doesn’t maintain chronological order, there is still a chanceCode Veronicawill be updated for next gen consoles. The drive to maintain chronological order would just mean the remake ofCode Veronicacould see an earlier release than expected.
3Shouldn’t: Could Take Away From The Charm Of The Original
UpdatingCode Veronicaper modern standards would likely take away much of its charm, fixed camera angles and tank controls included. The magic of fixed camera angles in the PS1 games really played into the survival horror genre, providing numerous jump scares while adding a deeper level of tension knowing that an unseen enemy could be lurking around any corner. Recent RE remakes did away with these features that enhanced the spooky atmosphere of the original games.
2Should: Would Be A Longer Game Than The Last REmake
When it comes to gameplay,Code Veronicaisalmost two times longerthanResident Evil 3: Nemesis. On average, it takes about 11.5 hours to beat aCode Veronicacampaign (X or original). Meanwhile, it takes gamers about 6.5 hours to beat the originalRE3. The remake forRE3takes even less time to beat, withan estimated average six hoursof gameplay.
RE3was originally designed asa spin-off, side-story, so it was never meant to be that big of a game. And despiteCode Veronicanot being a numbered title, it was given much more detail thanRE3. And as previously stated,Code Veronicaappears more like a sequel toRE2than the most recent remake. Simply put, RE fans deserve a bigger survival horror title to stink their teeth into and aCode Veronicaremake would be the right choice.
1Should: Listen To The Critics & Fans
It should go without saying that many people loveCode Veronica, gamers and critics alike.GamespotgaveCode Veronica Xa score of 9/10, similarlyBagoGamesgave this classic a 9.5/10. The game also received rave reviews upon release and is one of the Dreamcast’sbest sellingtitles.
Meanwhile, in mid-April,Code Veronicablew up on Twitter. Fans are demanding a remake and Capcom should listen.
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