Resident Evilhas birthed an impressive number of games through the years, making it one of the most notable horror franchises in gaming. Recently, some older games in theResident Evilseries have been getting a fresh coat of paint through remakes. Last year’sRE4remake was one of the most celebrated releases of the year, and it has only increased demand for other entries to get the same treatment.
RE2andRE3both received remakes, with the former being the more well-received. Rumors have been flying about which game in the franchise will get a makeover next, andCode VeronicaandRE0seem to be the most likely. These are remakes that many fans have been requesting for a long time, as both titles are considered underrated in the overall series. Unfortunately, there is a catch. Although reports have yet to be confirmed by Capcom, rumors have suggested that aCode VeronicaandRE0remake won’t be as ambitious as theirRE4counterpart. This update can easily be seen as a downer at first, but there could still be plenty to celebrate.
Code Veronica and RE0 Getting Less Intensive Remakes Doesn’t Have to Be All Bad
More Resident Evil in Quicker Succession
If these rumors happen to be true, the biggest benefit is obvious:Code VeronicaandRE0will be released much faster and closer together. There is a lot ofspeculation aboutResident Eviland where its next game will go, but until then, getting a refresher onCode VeronicaandRE0would be a great appetizer.
If Capcom continues its release trend, it is likely thatRE9is at least another year or two away from its announcement or launch.Code Veronicahad strong conceptsthat deserve to be explored again, whileRE0serves as an intriguing precursor with underrated characters. Getting new and improved versions of these two compelling chapters would be welcome by many fans, even if it isn’t necessarily on par withRE4.
RE4’s Remake Set a Standard That Many Fans Will Now Be Expecting With Future Remakes
Bringing a Beloved Resident Evil Chapter to Even Greater Heights
One year later,Resident Evil 4’s remake still impresses, making one of the most notable games in the franchise even stronger a second time around. The game as a whole gets a solid overhaul, but the biggest star is the impressive graphics. TheResident Evil 4remake doesn’t just feel better – it looks stellar. This has set a standard that many fans would like continued for futureResident Evilremakes, which could ultimately hurt theCode VeronicaandRE0remakes. If the two games don’t look impressive, it will be more difficult to get a lot of fans on board.
There will also be the issue of how much a remake of these two games could cost. If aCode VeronicaandRE0remake are going to be less ambitious, then the pricing will need to match that.As theResident Evilfranchise grows, many longtime fans will want to see revisits of older titles that look as though they belong in the current roster of games.RE4may be a remake, but it looks just as good as the likes ofRE7andVillage.
It will be intriguing to seewhereResident Evilgoes from here. On the one hand, getting two remakes released close together ahead ofRE9would keep many fans held over until launch. However, on the other hand, ifCode VeronicaandRE0don’t look as good asRE4, then it makes one wonder if remakes would even be necessary.
Resident Evil Zero
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Be prepared to relive the first nightmare in Resident Evil 0, a remastered version of the popular prequel to the original Resident Evil game. This remastered version takes the fear-inducing atmosphere from the original 2002 release and transforms it with stunning new HD visuals, improved sound, widescreen support and an optional modernized control system and more. It’s the best way to experience the story of what really happened before the iconic mansion incident that was the catalyst for the entire Resident Evil saga.The story of Resident Evil 0 takes players back to 1998. Reports have been mounting about unusual murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. The city’s Special Forces division, S.T.A.R.S., sends their Bravo Team - including rookie cop member Rebecca Chambers - to investigate. On route, the team’s helicopter suffers engine trouble and is forced to make a crash landing, where they find an overturned prisoner transport vehicle. Splitting up to search the area, Rebecca discovers the Ecliptic Express, a train stopped dead on the tracks. Inside, she meets death row convict and ex-Navy lieutenant Billy Coen. Throughout the game, you will take control of both Rebecca and Billy, at times switching between both characters in order to proceed. Learning the advantages of each character is the key to solving puzzles and surviving the nightmares that lie ahead.
