Resident Evil Video Game Series
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Resident Evil 9
Action TBA
The ninth mainline entry of the Resident Evil series, started in 1996. According to the rumors, Resident Evil 9 should offer an open world for the first time. It would be made possible thanks to the RE Engine, also used in Monster Hunter and Dragon's Dogma II.
Resident Evil: Resistance
Action 03 April 2020
Resident Evil spin-off. In Project Resistance we choose one of four heroes and fight against hordes of undead enemies or play the role of a genius who tries to stop a group of survivors from escaping with the help of traps and zombies.
Resident Evil 2
Action 25 January 2019
A remake of the second part of the famous survival-horror franchise Resident Evil, which debuted on the PlayStation console in 1998 and was later ported to other consoles and PC / Windows. Resident Evil 2 Remake was developed by the Capcom’s leading team, R&D Division 1, for the latest gaming platforms. The game is based on the original plot with slightly modified mechanics. The action takes place a few months after the events of the game’s first part, when after a moment of calmness, a deadly zombie epidemic once again plagues Raccoon City. The player follows the story of a rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy and a young girl – Claire Redfield – who arrived in the city in search of her brother. Early into the story, the two protagonists are separated and from there on the action is seen from two different points of view, and the characters’ stories develop slightly differently.
Resident Evil VII: Biohazard
Action 24 January 2017
Seventh major installment in the cult series of survival horrors created by Capcom and launched in year 1996 on the PlayStation console. Subsequent parts of this long-standing series concentrate on a battle the humanity wages against a deadly virus which transforms those it infects into bloodthirsty monsters. The players accompany several characters who appeared in various installments of Resident Evil over the years as well as in many side installments. The game, being faithful to tradition, shows the action in third person perspective and the gameplay is based on exploration, fighting enemies and solving occasional logical puzzles. The game has a horror atmosphere which, across subsequent installments in the series, was gradually reduced in favor of action elements. Resident Evil 7 combines the best aspects of the old and new installments and is the first main Resident Evil game created for the eight generation consoles.
Umbrella Corps
Action 21 June 2016
An online FPP/TPP shooter from set in the survival horror universe of the Resident Evil franchise, developed by Capcom. Game mechanic combines the elements of the rather coldly received Operation Racoon City and popular online shooters like Counter-Strike. The gameplay revolves around fast and eye-catching skirmishes with teams of armed mercenaries representing powerful corporations competing on the field biological weapon development. The matches take place at relatively small maps, based on most iconic locations featured in Resident Evil games. Our arsenal is composed of a wide variety of standard and non-conventional weapons, both for melee and ranged combat. There are also zombies in Umbrella Corps, controlled by artificial intelligence. Interestingly, they are more than a simple decoration as they can be used to our advantage during fights.
Resident Evil Origins Collection
Action 19 January 2016
A set of two classic titles from the Resident Evil series by Capcom, thoroughly remastered with next-gen platforms in mind. The Resident Evil Origins Collection bundle consists of Resident Evil HD, in which we assume the role of Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine and go to Raccoon City in search of the Bravo unit, as well as the prequel to the entire series, Resident Evil Zero HD, that presents the fate of Rebecca Chamber, a member of the aforementioned unit who joins forces with an ex-marine convict, Billy Coen, to survive. Both games offer significantly better visuals and new 1080p textures. The game is complemented by a remastered 5.1 sound and the option to choose between 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ration, as well as the classic or the modern control scheme.
Resident Evil 0 HD
Action 19 January 2016
Remastered edition of Resident Evil Zero, a game that was initially released in year 2002 on the Nintendo GameCube console. It was a spin-off to the very popular survival horror series developed by Capcom. The plot of the game takes place before the events shown in the main series and tells the story of Rebecca Chambers, a rookie S.T.A.R.S. agent who travels to Raccoon City in order to investigate a series of mysterious murders. When her helicopter crashes before reaching the destination, in order to survive the heroine is forced to join forces with Billy Coen, a former US marine convicted by the military court to life sentence for killing 23 people during a mission in Africa. The mechanics of Resident Evil Zero HD don’t differ greatly from previous installments of the series, focusing on exploring locations, solving riddles and fighting enemies. However, during the game player has access to two independent characters between who he can switch, taking advantage of their individual assets.
Resident Evil: Revelations 2
Adventure 17 February 2015
A sequel the spin-off game from from the classic horror series Resident Evil, originally developed for 3DS and then brought to PC and seventh generation of consoles. Its story is set between the events of the fifth and sixth main entry in the series, featuring Claire Redfield and Moira Burton, the daughter of one of the side characters in Resident Evil, as main protagonists. After they were kidnapped, they find themselves abandoned in a facility on a gloomy, desolate island. Unlike previous Resident Evil titles, Revelations 2 focuses on the survival aspect rather than on pure action. As Claire, we have to fight against zombies, while playing as Moira comes down to supporting the Claire, for example by passing her equipment, healing herbs etc. Thanks to that, the game offers both single player and cooperation modes. Interestingly, we can let Moira die without any consequences, as the game ends only after Claire’s death.
Resident Evil HD
Action 20 January 2015
Modern remake of the first entry in the classic game series Resident Evil, which popularized the survival horror genre. The original game was released for PlayStation in 1996, but due to technical issues, the developers decided to base on the 2002’s remake for the GameCube console. Once again, we witness the origins of the deadly virus created by the Umbrella Corporation, which eventually got out of control. We play as two members of the elite unit S.T.A.R.S., sent in by the authorities to deal with the zombie plague and the crisis caused by it. The new remake preserves the feel of the original title while offering refreshed graphics in HD quality and surround 5.1 sound standards. To appeal to fans’ habits, players can choose between either classic or panoramic screen set-up and original or modern controls.
Resident Evil 6
Action 02 October 2012
Resident Evil 6 is the sixth installment of the popular action survival-horror game series. Resident Evil 6 was produced by a dedicated team of Capcom's developers led by Eiichiro Sasaki. Plot is set 10 years the after events of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City. The world is threatened by terrorist attacks using the dangerous T virus. Resident Evil 6 features four campaigns in which we can play as Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, Jake Muller, and Ada Wong. Depending on the chosen hero, the gameplay's emphasis may differentiate between shooting or survival elements. Additionally, the game features a co-op mode for up to six players.
Resident Evil: Chronicles HD
Action 26 June 2012
A PlayStation 3 compilation of two Resident Evil games that were initially released for Nintendo Wii in years 2007-2009. The productions included in the bundle are quite different in terms of gameplay mechanics from the main installments of the series, as they are not classic TPP action games but first-person rail shooters. In them, we visit a number of well-known locations and fight incoming hordes of zombies. Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles is a kind of a synopsis of the events of the first and the third installment of the series as well as Resident Evil Zero. The other title, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, combines the story of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica X. Both titles feature remastered graphics in the HD resolution and support the PlayStation Move controller in a similar way to the Wii Remote pilot.
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Action 20 March 2012
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a spin-off installment of Resident Evil, a popular action game series. The title was developed by Slant Six Games under the supervision of Capcom. The players can assume the role of Umbrella Security Services (USS) agents and look at the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis from their perspective. The gameplay was designed mainly to support the cooperation mode, for up to four players, in which participants join forces to destroy the remains of the failed experiments with the t-Virus. The game features numerous characters of the Resident Evil series; some of them are also present in the multiplayer mode.
Resident Evil: Revelations
Adventure 27 January 2012
A survival horror action game initially released exclusively for Nintendo 3DS. Resident Evil: Revelations is a spin-off installment of the Resident Evil series, created and developed by Capcom. The action takes place in 2005, between the events of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5. The players have the opportunity to accompany Jill Valentine and Parker Luciani in their search for Chris Redfield and Jessica Sherawa. The trail leads to a ship called Queen Zenobia, the people aboard of which were infected by the t-Virus. Apart from the story campaign, Resident Evil: Revelations also offers the Raid Mode, a set of missions to perform solo or in cooperation with another person.
Resident Evil: Code Veronica X HD
Action 27 September 2011
A refreshed edition of the classic spin-off of the popular Resident Evil series, which was originally released in 2000 on the Dreamcast console, and then in a slightly enhanced version for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube. In the game we direct the actions of siblings Claire and Chris Redfield, who try to escape from the Rockfort Island, which belongs to the Umbrella Corporation. An additional complication is the virus known from previous installments of the game, which turns people and animals into zombies or causes in them horrifying mutations.
Resident Evil 4 HD
Action 20 September 2011
A remastered edition of the fourth installment in the legendary Resident Evil series, regarded as the most important one in the franchise. The original title was published in 2005 on GameCube and PlayStation 2. In Resident Evil 4 you assume the role of Leon S. Kennedy, the famous policeman from the second installment, who travels to Spain in order to find the president’s lost daughter. The mission turned out to be more complicated than he thought – he has to fight hundreds of mutants infected with a virus and a mysterious sect ruled by Osmund Saddler. Gameplay is almost identical to the original title, as the developers decided not to alter mechanics and focused on converting graphics to HD. Most of textures and the lighting system are updated and an achievement system typical for contemporary productions was also implemented.
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
Adventure 02 June 2011
Second installment of the cult survival horror action game series, developed by Capcom for Nintendo 3DS console. The mainstay of this production is the Mercenaries mode, known from Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5. The task that awaits you during the subsequent missions is to eliminate hordes of enemies and fight for the best score possible. Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D introduces a number of changes and improvements to the gameplay mechanics - for the first time in the history of the series we can move while aiming.
Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition
Adventure 09 March 2010
Special, expanded version of the fifth installment of the bestselling Resident Evil series, prepared by Capcom especially for the users of seventh generation consoles. In addition to the base game released in 2009, the edition also includes two story-based DLCs, published after the release of the original. In Lost in Nightmares, we play as Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine, visiting the mansion known from the first part of the series, recreated on the basis of the original in a modernised graphic design of the fifth game.
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
Adventure 17 November 2009
Side-scrolling instalment of the Resident Evil series, realized in the convention of on-rails aiming. Production was developed by Japanese studio Cavia Inc. and its action is set in realities of Resident Evil 2. The plot is driven by inner demons of Claire Redfield and Leon S.. Kennedy's inner demons - events taking place in zombie-ridden Raccoon City are only a dramatic background.
Resident Evil: Degeneration
Action 12 May 2009
Mobile representative of the cult survival horror series, loosely referring to the events presented in the animated film of the same title. Ideaworks 3D team is responsible for developing this title. Players take on the role of Leon S. Kennedy's task is to help in evacuating people trapped on Harvardville Airport in Raccoon City, which is overrun by zombies.
Resident Evil 5
Action 05 March 2009
A TPP action game, another entry in the popular horror game series. Resident Evil 5 takes place 10 years after the destruction of Racoon City. Main hero – Chris Redfield – travels to Africa to investigate origins of the mysterious T Virus that changes humans into zombies. Gameplay combines dynamic shooting sequences with gory horror, as the player has to deal with hordes of enemies using various weapons: from pistols, shotguns and machine rifles, to knives and grenades. Resident Evil 5 offers several modes, including multiplayer cooperation for two players.
Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil
Adventure 25 December 2008
Refreshed edition of the remake of the first installment of the legendary Resident Evil series from 1997. The plot of the game does not differ from the original, and during the game we play as two members of a special unit STARS: Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine. They are sent to Raccoon City to investigate reports of strange events taking place there. It turns out that due to a dangerous virus produced by the Umbrella corporation, all the inhabitants of the city have turned into bloodthirsty zombies.
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
Adventure 13 November 2007
Another spin-off of the Resident Evil series, realized by Capcom in the convention of a target on rails. During the game we don't control the character's movements, limiting ourselves to aiming and eliminating successive hosts of bloodthirsty zombies. In Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles we make use of a diverse arsenal - it's worth stuffing not only the opponents with lead, but also elements of the environment prone to destruction, hiding useful bonuses.
Resident Evil: Deadly Silence
Adventure 07 February 2006
Prepared by Capcom, a re-release of the first part of the Resident Evil series, developed for the Nintendo DS console. Compared to the original, the title can boast the presence of logic puzzles, as well as various mini-games, such as reanimation (for which we use a microphone connected to the console). The production in an interesting way takes advantage of the unique capabilities of the device - the gameplay takes place on the lower display, and on the upper panel various character parameters are presented.
Resident Evil: Outbreak - File #2
Adventure 26 April 2005
The second installment of the warmly received spin-off of the Resident Evil series, developed by Capcom. The production continues the threads started in the predecessor - the player once again finds himself in the zombie-ridden city of Raccoon City, which he travels in the skin of one of eight different characters. Tasks are varied and the game is designed to be played with others in up to four-player co-op mode.
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
Action 11 January 2005
The fourth major installment of the cult series of survival horrors created by Capcom. In the game the player assumes the role of ex-cop Leon S. Kennedy, a character well known from the second entry in the franchise. As a special agent responsible for protecting the presidential family, he goes to Europe in order to find the missing daughter of the US president. The trail leads to a small village in Spain. The village is controlled by a mysterious sect and the citizens are infected with a virus which causes mutations. During the game one will face hordes of zombies as well as more demanding bosses, such as giant monsters or the powerful leader of the sect, Osmund Saddler. Resident Evil 4 retains the dark feel of the previous installments and the game contains puzzles, but gameplay mechanics were greatly changed and the new engine allowed the developers to create faster and more dynamic action sequences. The game also contains many quick-time events.
Resident Evil: Outbreak
Adventure 31 March 2004
Spin-off of the popular series of action games, realized in the survival horror convention. Developed by Capcom, the production introduces a breath of fresh air to the series in the form of numerous changes and improvements to the gameplay. Players find themselves in a city overrun by zombies, which they travel in the skin of one of eight different characters.
Resident Evil: Dead Aim
Action 11 June 2003
Side-scrolling installment of Resident Evil series, made by Capcom in the convention of on-rails aiming. Main hero of the game is Bruce McGivern who finds himself on the ship filled with bloodthirsty zombies. His task is to stop a mad scientist who intends to spread the T-virus. As in other games of this type, the gameplay in Resident Evil: Dead Aim is based on the elimination of hordes of opponents coming from everywhere.
Resident Evil Zero
Adventure 12 November 2002
A side entry in the classic survival horror series from Capcom; originally developed exclusively for Nintendo GameCube console, but later released for Nintendo Wii (under the name Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero). Story-wise, it is a prequel to the entire series, telling about the special force unit S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team, which has been sent to Raccoon City, but never reached it. We take control of Rebecca Chambers, a lone survivor of the squad, after a helicopter crash forced her to join forces with former convict Billy Coen. Gameplay isn’t much different from previous games in the series, introducing tagging. We can freely swap between both protagonists, each of which has unique strong and weak points. This feature is crucial for gameplay, with some tasks requiring close cooperation of both characters.
Resident Evil Survivor 2: Code Veronica
Action 11 February 2002
Side-scroller of the Resident Evil series - in contrast to the classic games of the series, the production developed by Capcom was realized in the form of a target on rails. Action is set on Rockfort Island, known from Resident Evil Code: Veronica X, and extermination of hordes of bloodthirsty zombies is the mainstay of the game. We have two characters at our disposal - Claire Redfield and Steve Burnside - differentiated by available weapons. Resident Evil Survivor 2: Code Veronica consists of two gameplay variants.
Resident Evil Code: Veronica X
Adventure 21 August 2001
Another installment in the series of action adventure games in the survival horror convention, which in a short time stormed the world's hit lists. Capcom took care of this title and players can learn more about the fate of Claire Redfield - heroine of Resident Evil 2. After destroying one of the Umbrella corporation's laboratories, a woman is kidnapped and imprisoned by its employees. This time, the action takes place on Rockfort Island, which is full of bloodthirsty zombies, an icon of the series.
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Adventure 22 September 1999
The third installment of the extremely popular survival horror series, which is supervised by Capcom. Players once again find themselves in the fictional town of Raccoon City, whose residents have been turned into bloodthirsty zombies. Of course, behind these events is once again the Umbrella corporation, from whose laboratory escaped another, deadly virus. We're given two protagonists - at the beginning we control only Jill Valentine from the elite S.T.A.R.S. unit, but with time a Brazilian mercenary, Carlos Oliveira, joins her.
Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Adventure 21 January 1998
The second installment in the best-selling survival horror action-adventure game series. Similarly to the original installment, the game has been developed by the Japanese studio Capcom. The action of Resident Evil 2 is set after the events shown in the first installment – nearly all citizens of Raccoon City have been infected by a mysterious virus, which changed them into bloodthirsty zombies. Once again, the player gets to control two characters – this time around it's Leon, a young police officer and Claire, a journalist. Their task is to save Raccoon City from complete destruction and stop the virus before it spreads all over the world. In Resident Evil 2, gameplay revolves around exploration and solving environmental puzzles – another important aspect of the game is fighting numerous foes using a wide range of weapons, limited by scarce amounts of ammunition. As befits an installment in the Resident Evil series, in order to survive and escape consecutive dangers, the player has to carefully manage the supplies they acquire on their adventure.
Resident Evil: Director's Cut
Adventure 22 September 1997
A re-release of Resident Evil, released exclusively in digital form as part of the PSOne Classics service. Developed by Capcom, the production is an expanded and uncensored version of the hit title that debuted in 1996 on the PlayStation console. In comparison with the original, Resident Evil: Director's Cut can boast, above all, the presence of three gameplay variants. Original Mode is a faithful copy of the original, not subjected to any changes or improvements.
Resident Evil
Adventure 01 April 1996
Action adventure game in the survival horror convention, which gave rise to a series that enjoys unflagging popularity around the world. The title was developed by Capcom, and its storyline draws heavily on horror films. In unexplained circumstances, bloodthirsty zombies appeared on the streets of a fictional city Raccoon City - to the rescue moves a special squad S.T.A.R.S., which quickly discovers that it is dealing with the effects of a mysterious virus developed by the sinister corporation Umbrella.
Resident Evil: Outrage
Action canceled
Survival horror developed by Capcom, a spin-off of the main Resident Evil series. Resident Evil: Outrage was originally developed as Resident Evil: Revelations 3, but over time became a standalone project.