This article is a translation of the following Japanese article:
Original: 【Resident Evil Requiem】最新作は何が変わるのか？シリーズの流れから読み解く内容・システム予想
“Resident Evil Requiem” is a title that is attracting a lot of attention among series fans and horror fans,
despite the fact that official announcement information is still limited.
The reason is simple.
- Biohazard is a series created with “flow”
- The direction of the latest work is clear
- It’s almost time to move on to the “next stage”
.
In this article,
- The flow of the Resident Evil series so far
- Trends that can be seen from recent works (RE2-RE4, Village)
- Changes likely to occur in Requiem
- Game/story predictions
based on past works.
*This is just a prediction article, and we do not make any definitive predictions.
① Biohazard has evolved through “swinging back”
First of all,
The Resident Evil series changes direction every time due to “backlash”.
A simple overview of the past
- First generation ~ 3: Survival horror with an emphasis on exploration
- 4~6: Shift towards action
- 7: Horror regression (first person)
- RE2・RE3: Return to Origin + Modernization
- Village: A combination of horror and action
That is,
Adjust the excessive direction in the next work
This series has a very easy-to-understand flow.
If you think about this law, you can also see where Requiem stands.
② Village’s “problems” provide hints for the next work
Village is a highly acclaimed work, but
there were also some points raised.
The points that are often mentioned are:
- Higher action weight
- Intense horror production
- The second half is more refreshing
It is.
This is not a bad thing in itself, but
This is an area where the series went too far.
Therefore, in Requiem,
Reinforcing elements that faded in Village
It is considered highly likely.
③ What the title “Requiem” suggests
The word Requiem is not a name chosen solely for its cool appearance.
The possible meanings of this title are
- The end of past characters
- The end of an era
- The end of a big story
It is.
In particular,
- Comprehensive financial results in the RE Engine era
- Farewell to old characters
- Bridge to new series
.
④ Story prediction: Possibility of returning to individual perspective
Recent bio is
- Worldwide incidents
- A huge conspiracy
- Organization-to-organization conflict
has been emphasized.
But
Requiem again
You can expect the focus to return to“Fear of personal involvement”
.
The reason is as follows.
- Reasons why RE2 and RE7 were highly rated
- A trend that emphasizes the player’s sense of immersion
- Measures against dilution of horror due to large scale
That is,
- The stage is limited
- Fewer characters
- Mainly unknown threats
structure is most likely.
⑤ Game system prediction: Combat will be “suppressed”
The big thing that changes with Requiem is
Battle position.
The expected direction is
- Ammo is always in short supply
- Not based on annihilating the enemy
- More options to run away or hide
There is a possibility that the design will be closer to RE2 remake.
This is
- Intensify the horror experience
- Return to players who are used to action
- Adjustment of threshold for new players
.
⑥ Is the perspective first or third person?
This is the most controversial part, but
As expected,
I thinkThird person base + some first person direction
is the most likely.
As a reason,
- High degree of perfection of RE engine third person
- You can emphasize character expression
- Horror effects can be locally strengthened
This is because
the range of expression is wider than first-person only.
⑦ Character predictions
Considering the title Requiem,
- Completely new protagonist
- Old characters are supporting characters or records only
- Direct succession is minimal
It is highly likely.
In particular,
“Ending someone’s story”
If there is a development,
it will be an impressive work for longtime fans.
⑧ Requiem’s desired position
Overall,
Resident Evil Requiem is…
- Not a flashy innovation
- However, very important “adjustment work”
- Foundation for next generation bio
.
More than sales
- Series direction
- Origins of horror
- Organizing worldview
.
Summary｜Resident Evil Requiem is a “quiet turning point”
Resident Evil Requiemは、
- Horror return
- Focus on individual perspective
- Organizing and dividing the story
.
If you are expecting flashy action or large-scale battles,
you may feel unsatisfied.
However,
If it becomes a work that forces us to confront“What was fear?”
once again, it will be one of the most memorable works in the
series.
