Capcom has been riding high on the recent success of theResident Evilseries ever since the 2017 soft rebootResident Evil 7. Since then, not only has that installment received a direct sequel inResident Evil Village, but olderResident Eviltitleshave begun to recieve high quality remakes to bring them up to modern standards. With remakes already available forResident Evil 2andResident Evil 3, the next logical step seems for Capcom to revisit the acclaimed action horror titleResident Evil 4, with many rumors already suggesting that it’s well into development.
Rumblings of its production have been swirling for several months, but things reached a fever pitch recently when Albert Wesker voice actor, DC Douglas, supposedly leaked concept art from the rumoredResident Evil 4remake. While an exciting turn of events for some, other fans feel that the originalResident Evil 4still holds up perfectly fine in the modern era, and that there are other games in the franchise that need a graphical and gameplay overhaul much sooner. If a remake is meant to go back and tweak elements of an original that may be out of date, then the following titles deserve the attention of a remake process much sooner than Leon’s 2005 adventure.
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Resident Evil
It’s worth clarifying that the originalResident Evilhas technically already received a remake in 2002, with a reimagining for theNintendo GameCube. This upgrade featured much sharper graphics, a spookier atmosphere, and some other solid tweaks that helped improve the experience overall. However, even this update is nearing twenty years old, and while its visuals were prettier, the overall gameplay largely remained the same.
A proper remake in the same vein asResident Evil 2would be a welcome project for Capcom to undertake, as replacing the awkward tank movements with more accessible third person shooter controls would help smooth out the gameplay. It would also be fitting for Capcom to include the game that started it all in its recent remake craze, completing the haunting new vision of what happened in Racoon City to compliment the already excellentResident Evil 2andResident Evil 3remakes.
Resident Evil Outbreak
Capcom has made multiple attempts to adapt theResident Evilfranchise into multiplayer experiences, to varying degrees of success. One of the more positively received efforts wasResident Evil Outbreak, aco-operative survival horror gamewith an episodic narrative structure. Another interesting addition to the title was that each of the eight playable characters has unique abilities that would be helpful in specific scenarios, with some being more proficient in combat or healing allies.
However, while the general concept and structure of the game is still engaging, it hasn’t aged as well in other areas. Once again, the cumbersome tank controls rear their head inResident Evil Outbreak, making tense situations unecessarily frustrating to manage. Being a 2003 title, the game’s graphics are also beginning to look a little rough around the edges, and it could benefit from the impressive technology used withinCapcom’s RE Engine.
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Resident Evil Code: Veronica
Some may not be aware, butResident Evil Code: Veronicawas originally being designed as the third mainline installment in the franchise. Over the course of its production, Capcom believed that it felt more like a side story, and so theResident Evil 3that players eventually recieved was drastically different but no less exhilirating. Despite this,Resident Evil Code: Veronicastill has a devoted following among fans of theResident Evilfranchise, with some still considering it the third mainline installment in their hearts.
With such a fanbase readily available, Capcom would be wise to tap into this love forResident Evil Code: Veronicaand give it a remake for the next generation of consoles. The storyline in the game is rich and packed with mystery, while its spooky setting is arguably one of the best in the entire series. That said, the archaic tank controls restrict movement yet again, making more intense encounters sometimes frustrating to navigate through. Using the template already proven to work forResident Evil 2’s stunning remakewould help bring out the best parts ofResident Evil Code: Veronica, while simultaneously leaving its weaker aspects behind.
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Yet another attempt at making theResident Evilfranchise standout in the muliplayer realm,Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon Citywas met with mixed reviews, but to be fair, was an interesting idea. The night that theT-Virusbroke out in Raccoon City littered the streets with freakish undead abominations, and it seemed like the perfect premise for a more fast-paced action game. The game was criticized for having uninteresting gameplay and a lack of in-game objectives, though, resulting in a mostly forgettable experience.
Since its release in 2012, Capcom seems to have gotten a solid grasp on making engaging multiplayer experiences. TheResident Evilmultiplayer expansionRE:Versehas been a hit with fans, while the company has also enjoyed success from its other franchises - such as the online component ofMonster Hunter Worldgarnering a huge following of dedicated gamers. Bringing back this promising multiplayer title for one more shot in the modern era would help to vary releases in the ever expandingResident Evilfranchise.
AResident Evil 4remake is rumored to be in development.
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