https://www.thegamer.com TheGamer delivers the biggest video game news, in-depth interviews, honest reviews, timely previews, and surprising stories. Wed, 31 May 2023 18:00:18 GMT en-US hourly 60 In every Resident Evil game, the hero comes up against a litany of deadly creatures. Some of them are specifically created from scratch by evil scientists. Most of them, however, were regular people that got infected with a virus that mutated and transformed them into grotesque monstrosities. In the process, they lose all their humanity and have no hope of returning to the life they once lived. So, it isn't a fate you'd wish on anybody.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-villains-turn-themselves-into-monsters/ Despite Welcome to Raccoon City's poor reception, Resident Evil is pushing forward with what looks to be another live-action movie. Dubbed "Umbrella Chronicles", the film is helmed by the same production company, Raccoon HG Film Productions, pointing to it possibly being a sequel.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 15:45:50 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-welcome-to-raccoon-city-new-movie/ The adrenaline is always high when playing through any of the entries in the Resident Evil series. Mindless zombies don’t seem so frightening at times… that is, until you’ve experienced the mutilated, virus-infected organisms Capcom calls zombies.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 21:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-scariest-moments/ Metal Gear Solid fans got the news they've been waiting almost two years for at this week's PlayStation Showcase. The long-rumored Snake Eater remake has finally been revealed, and Konami threw a collection of the original three games for PS5 in there for good measure. Now Resident Evil fans have seen what Metal Gear Solid is getting and decided they want some of that.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 12:11:10 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-fans-want-metal-gear-solid-style-collection/ Video games have been around for a long time. It's hard to believe that since video games first started working their way to the mainstream in the 1970s that it's been half a century since some of the very first and memorable games were made.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 21:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/games-turning-25-in-2023/ Resident Evil 4 Remake, like its predecessors, times how long it takes for a player to complete the game. Completing the game as quickly as possible earns a higher rating after the credits roll, along with some amazing perks for subsequent runs! Achieving the highest ranks, S and S+, require in-depth knowledge of the game and some impressive skills.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 18:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-how-to-get-s-rank/ Resident Evil 4 Remake brings back the fan-favorite score attack mode, The Mercenaries, which first appeared in the original RE4 game. This high-intensity subgame lets players throw caution to the wind and blast their way through dozens of enemies at a time with little regard for ammo. It's a cathartic way to show Los Illuminados who's boss!

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 15:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-the-mercenaries-complete-character-guide/ Resident Evil Village's scriptwriter, Antony Johnston, has revealed on Instagram that Lady Dimitrescu is gay, noting that "the only thing about men that makes Lady D horny is their blood".

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 14:56:28 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-village-scriptwriter-antony-johnston-says-lady-dimitrescu-gay/ Resident Evil 4 Remake was so good, it sparked a debate over whether remade games should be considered for Game of the Year. It has also revived the debate over the perspective from which Resident Evil games should be played. While some fans seem happy with the first person perspective the series shifted and stuck to in Resident Evil 7, others are hopeful it returns to third person in Resident Evil 9.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-9-fans-want-return-third-person/ When you think of villains throughout the Resident Evil series, Albert Wesker is probably the one who first comes to mind. However, what you might not know is that before the finale his character received in Resident Evil 5, he starred in Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles on the Wii. Box art usually has the protagonists on the front, but The Umbrella Chronicles has Wesker alone on the cover because it is his game.

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 08:35:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-umbrellas-end-full-game-re5/ Leon has a number of tools at his disposal to take on Los Illuminados in Resident Evil 4, including guns, knives, and special herbs, but there's one thing he can't do: dodge. At least, not until this mod courtesy of alphaZomega.

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 13:34:55 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-dodge-roll-mod/ Wesker is the best Resident Evil villain, that cannot be denied. Whatever version of the character we get, he's always stealing the show, absolute menace that he is. So any debate on who the bestie villain in the series is pretty unfair - unless we take him out of the equation.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 15:30:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-best-villains-apart-from-wesker/ Now that Ashley's had a chance to be a hero in Resident Evil 4 Remake, gameplay shifts back to Leon as you make your way toward Castle Salazar's throne room. You'll be facing some elite monsters in this chapter, so you'll need to bring your A-game when combat starts! From two Garrador berserkers to Salazar's nearly-unstoppable "Right Hand," Verdugo, Chapter Ten will test your combat abilities to the limit. You can even return to the Library as Leon to find treasures that Ashley couldn't collect!

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 19:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-ten-walkthrough/ Sometimes you play as a superhero, other times a grizzled war veteran. But what about the games where the protagonist is just like you, a normal person? Although it can be a rarity, sometimes there are games where the experience is much better with a character who is much more relatable than a super soldier.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 17:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-videogame-normal-protagonists/ By far, the best extra game mode throughout the Resident Evil series has to be Mercenaries. While it debuted in the classic RE3, its incarnation in RE4 completely transformed the side game. Giving you an arena to kill as many enemies as possible while making sure to keep the combo counter alive made it arguably more fun than the campaign.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 00:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-best-mercenaries-stages/ Mines are versatile locations in video games, utilized across platformers, science fiction titles, fantasy, and most commonly in horror. Even the underground mines in Minecraft manage to be spooky due to the eerie threats that dwell in them. While some games are only about mining, others use mines to make excellent and creative levels.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 21:01:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-video-game-levels-set-in-a-mine/ Resident Evil is an impeccable zombie series iconic for the beloved cast of characters plunged into intense zombie outbreak situations in different parts of the world. While the mutant bosses and zombies share some of the thunder for their impressive designs and mechanics, the virus animals need some affection too.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 17:00:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-series-best-virus-mutant-creatures-animals/ Remakes can be tricky, especially for a game with as much hype as Resident Evil 4 Remake. Change too little, and there's not enough new content for players to justify buying the game. Changing too much risks alienating fans. Capcom has generally struck this balance well with their remakes of the first three Resident Evil games, and that trend continues with RE4.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 16:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/ways-resident-evil-4-remake-original-differences-changes/ For as dark as Resident Evil 4 Remake can get at times, it’s not lost on me that Leon S. Kennedy is often just Sonic with bangs. (Maybe that's what the S stands for). At least, my Leon Kennedy is. That’s because, in addition to being way past cool, Mr. Kennedy loves searching for gems as much as the Blue Hedgehog loves hunting for Chaos Emeralds.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:31:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-gems-spinels-merchant/ The original Resident Evil - known as Biohazard in Japan - launched on the PlayStation in 1996 and featured fundamental concepts that helped define the survival horror genre. The tense atmosphere of the Spencer Mansion is only made worse by limited inventory space, complex puzzles, and terrifying monsters that lurk around every corner.

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-resident-evil-games-ranked/ If you played the original, then the Chimera Statue will come as no surprise when it appears in Resident Evil 4 Remake. Upon reaching the Grand Hall, this chapter takes a turn for the open-ended. Leon and Ashley need to find the statue's three heads, each in a different room nearby. Chapter Nine gives you more freedom that the rest of the game - which path will you take first?

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-nine-walkthrough/ Resident Evil might be a survival horror series about the undead and mutated monsters, but that hasn't stopped its fans from shipping their favourite characters together. That of course includes Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, the stars of Resident Evil 2, affectionately dubbed 'Cleon'. And of course, Claire's actor Stephanie Panisello from Resi2 Remake, Infinite Darkness, and Death Island knows all about your love for the two.

]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:36:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/claire-redfield-actor-stephanie-panisello-cleon-leon-kennedy-ship/ At the end of the previous chapter in Resident Evil 4 Remake, Leon was separated from Ashley. While Chapter Eight is comparatively short, not having to protect Ashley means the game is willing to throw everything it has at you. From new enemy types to a pulse-pounding boss fight, this is one of the more action-packed chapters in the game.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-eight-walkthrough/ Entering the Castle marks the second act of Resident Evil 4 Remake. This is where the game takes on a tone much more similar to the very first title in the series; a sprawling, decadent mansion filled with strange devices and hideous monsters. There are plenty of new enemies to face, and even the basic Ganados have completely different gear than before!

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-seven-walkthrough/ Hidden throughout Resident Evil 4 Remake are sixteen Clockwork Castellans - wind-up dolls in the likeness of the villainous Count Ramon Salazar. Destroying all of them completes the Revolution Wind-Up Challenge and unlocks its associated Trophy or Achievement. Once a Castellan has been destroyed, it stays broken through all subsequent playthroughs, so you only need to find each one once.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-all-wind-up-doll-clockwork-castellan-locations/ Chapter Six is the final section of the village in Resident Evil 4 Remake. The game is barely half-over, though, as you still have the dangers of Castle Salazar and beyond to contend with! This chapter includes some of the game's toughest battles yet, including some that will shock even longtime fans of the original!

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:45:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-six-walkthrough/ You are a strong, competent man with a gun. Your mission is to lead an important young woman through a world filled with shuffling hordes infected with a disease that transforms them into monsters. Sometimes you need the young woman's help to reach areas you can’t get to on your own. Over time, the two of you develop a bond. At the end of the game, though she is infected with the same disease that created the monsters you killed along the way, she is safe because of your actions.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:31:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-last-of-us-inspiration-resident-evil-4-remake/ Resident Evil 4 Remake came out a month ago and continued the story of Leon Kennedy, the rookie cop turned hardened US agent, but that still leaves Claire Redfield's chapter unfinished. She went to Raccoon City in search of her brother and narrowly escaped a nuke with two strangers. For newcomers to the series, the answer to 'Where's Chris?' hasn't come yet, and Claire actor Stephanie Panisello is with fans in wanting to see it answered in a Code Veronica remake.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:52:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/claire-redfield-stephanie-panisello-resident-evil-code-veronica-remake/ “I wasn’t super deep into Resident Evil, but I did know Resident Evil 2,” Claire Redfield actor Stephanie Panisello tells me. “I was very intrigued by the fact that Claire was a female character, which was so rare. I knew what it felt like for me to see a character that I really respected and got excited about, so it was something I wanted to bring to other people.”

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/stephanie-panisello-interview-resident-evil-claire/ Working a mundane job can be a bit of a boring experience. But if you love video games, you might have wondered what job your favorite character would work if they were forced into the daily grind. We all know that Tifa would run a bar and Cloud (and his many outfits) would end up as a member of some kind of J-pop group, but what are some of the more oddball picks?

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/video-game-characters-mundane-jobs/ Resident Evil 4 Remake's latest patch is now live and it spells good news for those of you playing on Xbox Series X, but bad news for players speedrunning the game. An issue that resulted in some of you warping through walls when using the scope has reportedly been patched out of the game, meaning the exploit can no longer be used to shave precious seconds off your professional speedrun times.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:05:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-patched-popular-speedrunning-technique/ Players have long debated the merits of third-person as opposed to first-person perspective in games and the topic has recently resurfaced on Reddit, this time concerning the long running Resident Evil series. The discussion so far has generated somewhat heated opinions from users on both sides of the argument.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 23:54:48 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-fans-discuss-first-third-person/ When a game gets the remake label instead of remaster, those who played the original will have their expectations raised. Needless to say, Capcom understood the assignment when it went about remaking Resident Evil 4. A month later, players are still discovering little details about the remake that weren't there in the original, including a regenerator you might have thought was dead when you turn the power on in the lab.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:01:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-regenerator-always-watching/ Resident Evil 4 just loves putting Leon in a tough spot. The first encounter in the village puts you on the back foot, as you run from a frenzied mob, one of them with a chainsaw. However, as you progress, you'll pick up more weapons, ammo, and tools which make picking off Ganados much easier.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 07:53:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-most-annoying-ganado/ When you think of classic Resident Evil, you probably think of slowly sneaking around Spencer Mansion, fixed camera angles concealing all sorts of horrible creatures before you accidentally blunder your way into them. The fixed camera angle has pretty much died in survival horror these days, as more recent Resident Evil titles have decided to go for an over-the-shoulder view or are simply in first-person (looking at you Ethan Winters).

]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-fixed-camera-angles/ Resident Evil 4 Remake might continue to be celebrated almost a month after its launch, and for good reason, but make no bones about it, some of its bosses are very hard to beat. Don't worry, it's okay to admit it. Verdugo is one of the toughest, and if you're one of the many who felt like they were trapped in a fight with the terrifying monster forever, a glitch has shown why that is, demonstrating just how many direct hits it takes before you can leave him behind.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:41:27 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-stunlock-glitch-reveals-verdugo-health/ It's Division Day, and Ubisoft has made a slew of announcements for Tom Clancy's post-apocalyptic universe. The Divsion 2 is entering Year 5, The Division: Heartland has new details, and The Division: Resurgence is getting a new playtest later this summer. And for Resident Evil fans, Ubisoft announced a new crossover is coming to The Division 2 that'll bring some RPD to Washington DC.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:35:47 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-division-2-resident-evil-splinter-cell-crossover/ Full disclosure, I wasn’t born when Diablo 2 came out. Throw your rotten fruit at me and call me an infant. I missed it by three months, so I quickly toggled to the original mode when I got my hands on the remake. I didn’t really care about the empty fields of nothing, with a camera angle so distant that the visuals were hard to make out. I just wanted to see what Diablo 2 looked like when I was still in the womb. Turns out, it’s terrifying.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/retro-games-creepy-silent-hill-resident-evil-diablo/ Now that you've found Ashley, the rest of Resident Evil 4 Remake is all about getting her out of the village safely. Of course, there's a bloodthirsty cult on your trail, so it's not going to get any easier!

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-five-walkthrough/ The mysterious Merchant is one of Resident Evil's most iconic characters, despite only appearing in a single game. If anything, he's become even more enigmatic in Resident Evil 4 Remake, thanks in no small part to his ability to establish several pirate-themed attractions throughout the Plaga-infested castle and its surroundings! The Shooting Gallery minigame is certainly strange, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-shooting-gallery-guide/ While final boss fights are the ones people generally talk about the most, opening battles are also important. After all, they set the tone of what the big encounters in the game are going to be like.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-series-best-first-bosses/ Capcom confirms that the removal of ray tracing from Resident Evil 2 and 3 was a mistake, and a fix is on the way. This comes after a recent update removed the option to enable ray tracing from the games' menus, confusing and irritating fans used to playing with the highest graphical settings.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:31:11 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-2-3-ray-tracing-disappeared-capcom-fix-update/ Whether you're playing through Resident Evil 4 Remake for the first time or the fifth time since its launch last month, there are likely a few moments throughout the game during which you wish you didn't have to keep such a close eye on your ammo. While there are legitimate ways to make sure you never run out of rounds, one player appears to have found a glitch that lets you fire off RPG rockets as if they were pistol bullets.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:00:35 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-streamer-infinite-ammo-glitch/ The fourth chapter of Resident Evil 4 Remake sees Leon exploring several hidden Los Illuminados shrines along the shores of the lake. It's one of the more open-ended chapters, as you can complete the objectives in almost any order, so if one is giving you trouble then you can try again after doing something else!

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-four-walkthrough/ In the wide world of games, few series have been as influential or enduring in their popularity as Halo. This was of course first introduced back in 2001 following the release of Halo: Combat Evolved, going on to span multiple console generations, move millions of copies, and help define the first-person shooter genre as we know and love it today. With more than two decades of history, quite a few players are, on the other hand, starting to wonder whether or not Halo needs to be rebooted in order to remain relevant in the modern marketplace.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 20:10:06 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/halo-fans-discuss-whether-series-needs-reboot/ Chapter Three in Resident Evil 4 Remake pits Leon against bigger, tougher monsters - in particular, ferocious animals empowered by the cultists' mysterious benefactor! There's a lot of combat in this chapter, so stay sharp and keep an eye on your ammo as you explore new areas and revisit old ones.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 19:46:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-three-walkthrough/ Resident Evil fans will know that the series is no stranger to the absurd. Those who've played the original Resident Evil 4 - which features a giant robot chase scene, over a dozen corny punchlines, and a rollercoaster-esque minecart ride - will know exactly what I'm talking about. The animated movies have also seen their fair share of goofy moments, and the upcoming Resident Evil: Death Island is looking like it will have a few to add to the pile.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-goofy-silly/ Have you ever played Super Mario Bros. and thought, hey, this is great. I just wish I could chainsaw a bad guy's head off and get mauled to death if I mess up a boss fight. No? Alright, this article isn't for you then. Leave.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:58:54 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-super-mario-mods/ Update 18/04/2023: Capcom has confirmed that that the removal of ray tracing was not intentional, and will roll out a fix "in a future update". More here.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:38:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-2-and-3-update-removes-rtx/ Ada Wong has been at the centre of Resident Evil 4 discussions of late. Unfortunately, it's to do with the harassment faced by the character's voice actor, Lily Gao. The actor has been receiving a lot of hate from idiots, because they think the remake has made the character too "woke". The character will probably be returning in the Separate Ways DLC, which hasn't been officially announced.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:38:10 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/fans-discuss-ada-wongs-role-in-resident-evil-village-before-she-was-cut/ The newest Resident Evil animated film, Resident Evil: Death Island, takes place in Alcatraz. The initial footage was revealed in a short 30-second teaser, but it's since received a full-length trailer that brought way more exciting material. Among that is a confirmed cast consisting of Leon Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, Claire Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers.

]]> Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-trailer-lore-hidden-details/ The second chapter of Resident Evil 4 Remake introduces several key features in the game, most notably the Merchant. You'll find it very helpful to have an ally, even one as inscrutable as him! While this chapter doesn't have any new enemy types, the existing ones will have greater numbers and more weapons, so you'll need to be prepared.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:35:08 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-two-walkthrough/ Resident Evil isn’t just woke these days, it’s also unbelievably silly. Over the past two decades its CG spin-off films have leaned into that absurdity more than anything else. After the maligned reception to the sixth game, Capcom changed course as the series moved away from campy dialogue and over-the-top set pieces in a return to tense survival horror and little reliance on existing characters and locales. The films, however, did not.

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:27:28 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-chris-leon-jill-rebecca/ Resident Evil 4 is a remake done right. It retains all the plaga-infested zombie-shooting action of the original while amplifying the horror elements thanks to the latest-generation graphics. It tweaks the gameplay just enough to provide a new experience to those who played the 2005 original, and those veterans are now nodding sagely as newcomers discover the subtler bits of Resident Evil 4’s story.

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:56:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-village-chief-resembles-las-plagas-symbol/ In the beginning of April, the actress behind Resident Evil 4 Remake's Ada Wong, Lily Gao, deactivated replies on her Instagram posts after receiving thousands of angry comments from gamers about her performance. She later deactivated the account, but reactivated it recently with a statement about being the first Asian actor to represent Ada Wong in the Resident Evil games and how she’d faced racist and sexist backlash “for simply participating”.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/backlash-lily-gao-race-voice-actor-resident-evil-4-remake-racist/ The Raccoon City gang is getting back together for another CGI adventure. Resident Evil: Death Island is bringing back iconic characters from across the series for an Avengers-style team-up. While most resemble their updated looks from the handful of recent remakes, their voices may be different. In fact, it has been confirmed that Matt Mercer will be voicing Leon S. Kennedy rather than Resident Evil 4 Remake's Nick Apostolides.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:40:45 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-dead-island-brings-back-leon-kennedys-voice-actor-from-re6/ I keep telling myself not to worry about Trophies: ‘It’s arbitrary! If it stops being fun, put it down.’ Without fail, I still fall into the trap of chasing the high of unlocking a rare Achievement and getting that satisfyingly crisp ‘ding’, even if getting it makes me miserable. On the flip side, so many games have easy Trophies you can get in one playthrough, like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, which feels completely unrewarding and falls flat by the end. I didn’t earn a Platinum here, I just sorta got one for showing up. In between the stupidly hard and the mind-numbingly simple, there’s Resident Evil.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:55:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-series-most-fun-platinum/ It has been less than a month since Resident Evil 4 Remake launched and odds are many of you have played your way through the game a time or two by now. You may have even taken a peak at the remake's professional difficulty and then, if you're anything like me, run away in horror shortly after. Or you powered through and proceeded to become the first person in the world to beat the game in under two hours on its most punishing difficulty.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:14:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-speedrunner-beats-professional-difficulty-under-2-hours/ Leon Kennedy famously keeps his bingo line in the Resident Evil 4 remake. But did you know that the Las Plagas-infected villagers aren’t the only ones who play Bingo? It turns out, Leon’s handler also goes to a weekly Bingo game every Friday night. Slight spoilers for those who haven’t finished Resident Evil 4 lay ahead--you’ve been warned.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:21:47 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-hunnigan-plays-bingo/ Back when I first played Resident Evil 4 in 2016, I devoured it. I took little bites at first, putting in an hour here and there. But, around the time I reached the back half I could hardly pull myself away. I marathoned the last eight hours in an all night session, and saw Leon and Ashley jet ski into the sunrise as the dawn’s early light was shining through my windows.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-perfect-pace/ A new trailer just dropped for Resident Evil: Death Island, the upcoming CG film that brings the whole gang together for the first time, ever. Leon, Chris, Claire, Jill, and even Rebecca all star in a film that takes them to San Francisco to investigate a sudden zombie outbreak. After tracing the source to Alcatraz Island, they discover a new villain, some zombie sharks, and an aerosolized version of the T-Virus "where a new horror awaits."

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:37:08 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-virus-stops-you-from-aging/ Resident Evil is one of the oldest horror gaming franchises still currently running. Since its start in 1996, there have been dozens of titles, each with its own catalog of terrifying monsters. While there are plenty of excellent recurring creatures, many only appear in one game.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-best-monsters-who-appear-once/ Resident Evil: Death Island is bringing Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, and Rebecca Chambers together for the first time in the series' history, but the fan service doesn't end there. As one eagle-eyed viewer spotted in a new trailer, it looks like Raccoon City will be making an appearance.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:35:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-death-island-movie-raccoon-city/ There are plenty of mysterious characters in the Resident Evil series. For instance, there are still a lot of unanswered questions about the likes of Ada Wong and RE4's Merchant. Perhaps nobody prompts more questions than Hunk, though.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-hunk-story-explained/ Resident Evil 4 Remake is a stunning return to one of the series' most terrifying settings. Since the original game is so beloved, it's entirely natural that players will have a lot of questions about the new version! We've learned the game inside and out, so if you need to now something about Leon and Ashley's adventure, you've come to the right place.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-faq/ Like many survival horror games, Resident Evil is well known for its puzzles. When the first game dropped in 1996, many at the time likened it to an adventure game due to its puzzles and level design. While the series originally tended to have easy ones, as time went on, they significantly improved.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-series-best-puzzles-ranked/ Resident Evil 4 added The Mercenaries in a free update at the end of last week, and it’s incredible. The Horde mode - which I imagine helped inspire similar offerings found in Gears of War years later - remains largely unchanged compared to previous iterations. It still boils down to picking a character, jumping into one of three stages, and surviving for however long you can against a finite onslaught of enemies. Fixed loadouts and strict score management only serves to make it that much more fun. Especially if you’re playing as the elusive Hunk.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:16:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-mercenaries-hunk-neck-snap-overpowered/ Actress Lily Gao has returned to social media, hitting back against the abuse she received over her performance of Ada Wong in Resident Evil 4 Remake. This comes after she was spammed with hateful comments, forcing her off social media around the time of the game's launch.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:07:07 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-ada-wong-voice-actor-lily-gao-response-abuse-hate/ Ramon Salazar is the lord of the castle in Resident Evil 4. He's arguably the campiest villain in the entire series, complete with wicked monologues, self-aggrandizing statues, and a flair for the dramatic. In the remake, he's also been given a full background story that players can piece together throughout the game.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:16:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-ramon-salazar-origin-backstory/ The castle has always been my favourite part of Resident Evil 4. Some people raise eyebrows when I call it the greatest horror game of all time, pointing to the silliness of Leon's bingo line and the overall campy tone that they feel disqualifies it from being a true horror masterpiece.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-knights-castle-library/ The Mercenaries mode in Resident Evil 4 Remake lets players take the fight to the game's monsters! For your first few tries, just surviving might feel like an accomplishment, but before long you'll be powering through each stage and stringing together massive combos! Of course, to get a good spot on the leaderboard, you'll need the highest score you can get.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 23:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-the-mercenaries-how-to-get-s-rank/ The Island map can be a real challenge in Resident Evil 4 Remake's challenge mode, The Mercenaries. It may not have chainsaws or cataputs, but many of the Ganados have impenetrable armor and shields, and there are fewer safe spots than any other map. To make matters worse, skittering Plagas and hard-hitting Brutes can give the horde an opening to overwhelm you.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-island-map-guide/ Now that we've had Resident Evil 4 Remake for a little while, fans are starting to notice all of the extra little details that Capcom has added that weren't included in the original. We've already seen plenty of big discoveries like shooting the chruch bell to end the village fight early, or Salazar's crippling weakness to Golden Eggs, but there are some details so minor that many have been overlooked. It's these tiny details that make Resident Evil 4 Remake feel like such a passion project, and fans have been sharing their favorites on Reddit.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-best-overlooked-details-added-to-remake/ Two weeks on from the launch of Resident Evil 4 Remake and some weird and wonderful stuff has already been done with and adjacent to the game. The weirdest and most wonderful thing of all might be art that poses the question what if Ashley were a mouse? Of course, just a week after Moushley took over Resident Evil's corner of Twitter, someone has taken the creation and made it a reality via a mod for the remake.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-fans-added-mouse-ashley-meme-into-game/ Resident Evil 4 Remake's initial Castle area, the Gate, is the setting for the second map in The Mercenaries. It's unlocked when you complete a game on the Village map, and it's much more of a brawl than its predecessor. Wide-open firing lanes and limited opportunities to take advantage of elevation mean that you'll have enemies in your face for most of the match.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-complete-guide-castle-map/ Remaking an old game is an art form not every developer gets right, but somehow, Capcom keeps hitting the nail on the head, hitting it out of the park, and every other metaphor. With the release of the Resident Evil 4 Remake, they've remade just about every mainline entry, save for the ones too young to need it.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-all-remakes-remasters-ranked/ Players will be no stranger to the Village map in Resident Evil 4 Remake's Mercenaries mode. The layout is the same as the game's explosive opening battle, but this time there are many, many more enemies to deal with. Many of the same tactics you used in the main game will help you here, but there are some differences as well.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-village-map-complete-guide/ The Mercenaries are here for the Resident Evil 4 remake. That’s the free DLC that adds a new game mode where you try and kill as many baddies as possible before time runs out. Just like the remake, Capcom has revamped Mercenaries with a few new features, such as online leaderboards where you can see the best scores from around the world as well as Mayhem abilities that give each character a unique way to mow down Las Plagas-infected enemies.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:21:26 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mercenaries-easier-handcannon/ The Resident Evil series is known for featuring female characters in major roles right from the first game in 1996. Heroes like Jill Valentine and Claire Redfield are complemented by the likes of Ada Wong, Lady Dimitrescu, and more. It’s interesting to look back and see the roles these characters have played in their stories.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-best-female-characters/ Leon Kennedy is thankfully still a walking bundle of cheese in Resident Evil 4 Remake, spouting one-liners to himself that I'm sure he thinks are hilarious. Some are new, some are classics, but one of those classics nearly didn't make the cut, like his iconic bingo line.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:50:54 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-almost-cut-the-bingo-line/ The Resident Evil 4 remake surprisingly has an explanation for why Luis Sera asks everyone that he runs into if they have a smoke - and no, it's not just because he wants a ciggy.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:08:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-explains-why-luis-smokes-codeword-detail/ Everyone loves Resident Evil's Leon Kennedy - he's beautiful, loyal, and the definition of a himbo. Off to rescue the president's daughter halfway across the world? Better bring a pistol with one mag, an empty suitcase, and a nice warm jacket. No need for money, backup, or anything else. Just good looks and a few rounds in the chamber.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:32:46 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-leon-kennedy-voice-actor-himbo/ Nick Apostolides has been playing Resident Evil for most of his life. He lived through the glory days of Leon Kennedy’s cheesy one-liners and Chris Redfield’s constant desire to punch giant boulders, while also suffering the darker periods where Capcom didn’t seem to know where the series was going. Now, he’s an integral part of Resi’s newfound resurgence.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/nick-apostolides-interview-resident-evil-4-remake-leon-kennedy/ Resident Evil 4 remake ensures it has plenty to tie it to the rest of the Resident Evil series. Luis now has a Nemesis reference that binds the game to the plot of Resident Evil 2, for example, and there's even a reference to Resident Evil 3.5 during an Ashley section later in the game.

]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:10:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remakes-sentinel-nine-resident-evil-vendetta/ Since the scare factor is so important in many horror titles, you'll want some terrifying enemies and a nasty villain. Horror villains, in particular, can be so effective when done right. Villains who continuously hunt you down can instill dread in you but also make it incredibly satisfying when they're finally killed.

]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:46:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-horror-game-villains/ Like the other games in the series, Resident Evil 4 Remake encourages gamers to play through the story again and again. By completing specific challenges, you can unlock new costumes, accessories, and weapons! Many of these are purely cosmetic, but several have in-game effects that will make the game's toughest trials much easier.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-all-costumes-accessories-bonus-weapons-how-to-unlock/ Resident Evil 4 is perhaps the perfect remake. It updates just enough of the original RE4 to make it feel fresh but keeps all the major plot points. Plus there are a ton of easter eggs to impress franchise fanatics, like how you can still save the dog from a bear trap and you can still die to a giant fish for getting angry at the lake.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:30:45 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-jet-ski-tricks/ While the Merchant is clearly on Leon's side in Resident Evil 4 Remake, he doesn't offer his services for free. You'll need the local currency, pesetas, to resupply items, repair your equipment, and buy or upgrade new weapons. The game is fairly generous, but sometimes you need to come up with a lot of cash fast!

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-how-to-make-money-pesetas/ Resident Evil 4 remake has everything you'd expect from the original game. It's got Leon, Ashley, alien parasites that turn the residents of a Spanish village into homicidal chainsaw-wielding maniacs, a tiny Margaret Thatcher, and the ability to kill yourself by shooting at the lake. But it is missing one thing that has been in every Resident Evil game since RE7. I of course refer to the humble-yet-useful bolt cutters.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:54:38 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-fans-mourn-bolt-cutters-re4-remake/ Despite Resident Evil 4 Remake being celebrated by almost everyone, it has still managed to create a little discourse. Some of you have taken issue with Capcom signposting barrels and boxes containing loot to be found using yellow paint. Well, there's now a mod for that. One that rids Resident Evil 4 of all its yellow paint, its creator claiming that it makes the remake more immersive.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:18:56 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-mod-removes-yellow-paint-immersion/ The iconic opening of Resident Evil 4 has been faithfully adapted in the remake, with plenty of extra scares and surprises that will keep even longtime fans guessing. Whether this is your first foray into the remote Spanish village or you could navigate the place in your sleep, you may not be fully prepared for what lies ahead.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:45:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-chapter-one-walkthrough/ The Blue Medallions are back in Resident Evil 4 Remake, and there are many more than there were in the original. Hung throughout the village, castle, and island by Los Illuminados cultists, these shiny discs can be destroyed to earn rewards from the Merchant. Whenever you see one, there are several more in the area - be sure to get them all before moving on!

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:46:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-all-blue-medallion-locations/ You’re out of ammo. You fumble for a reload as an elderly woman wielding a pitchfork bears down on you. Just as the magazine snaps into place, a hulking man with a burlap sack for a head bursts into your field of view, chainsaw revving. You turn to run, but shit, you can't move. You look down. Metal teeth encircle your calf. You wrestle with the iron jaw as the overpowering buzz of the whirling chain draws closer. Just as the roar becomes unbearable, you pry the bear trap off your leg and sprint away as the chainsaw cuts the air where you just were.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:20:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-bear-traps-great-for-horror/ This past weekend saw Ada Wong actor Lily Gao delete most of her social media due to hate being sent her way by Resident Evil 4 fans. I don’t think we should brush this off by saying ‘so called’ fans. They are fans. Real fans. The type of toxic, parasocial, deeply defensive fans that gaming as a whole is keen to cultivate and cater to. So when they all blow up in someone’s face (usually a female actor or developer), it’s insulting to dismiss these people as not being true fans, as if this is a one off case nobody could have ever predicted. This is the chickens coming home to roost in the bed we made.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/ada-wong-actor-lily-gao-abuse-gamers-awful/ While everyone loves the Resident Evil series, there is a singular location that is beloved above them all despite it not really being all that important to many of the games in the series. That location is Resident Evil’s Raccoon City. The often zombie-infested city is one of the best locations in horror history.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:40:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/nintendo-characters-trapped-in-raccoon-city/ Even before Resident Evil 4 Remake launched, modders were making changes, both amusing and helpful, to the game. That has naturally increased exponentially since the full game arrived and continues on, particularly when it comes to changing Ashley's appearance. One mod now lets you change Ashley into a Regnerador which makes for an incredibly different experience when that's the version of the character you're trying to protect.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:32:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-players-replacing-ashley-with-regenerador/ As soon as it was revealed that Resident Evil 4 Remake wouldn't let you look up Ashley's skirt, we all knew what was coming. But with the game being a near-universal hit, I think many of us expected the complaints of "wokeness" to die down. But they're a dedicated bunch, and the user reviews over on Metacritic prove that.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:17:37 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-woke-review-bombing/ Resident Evil 4 remake's ending has some pretty clear hints towards a remake of Resident Evil 5, including a brief look at Excella Gionne and a garden where Chris and Sheva discover the source of the Progenitor Virus.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 21:34:26 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-re-5-hint-ending-wesker-excella-gione/ Back in 2016, Resident Evil 4 was one of the first games I played when I got back into video games after an undergraduate degree of years worth away from the hobby.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-replay-before-remake/ Some Resident Evil 4 Remake players on PC are losing all of their progress, as save files are corrupting on Steam. Fans are suggesting ways to fix the issue, but officially, the game will tell you to start all the way from the beginning again.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 14:29:43 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/resident-evil-4-remake-pc-steam-save-corruption/