This article is a translation of the following Japanese article:
Original: 【歴代バイオとRequiemの比較予想】シリーズはどこへ向かうのか
“Resident Evil Requiem” is
more likely to be a work that plays a role in organizing the flow of the entire series than just the latest work.
Author: “Resident Evil is a series that is always created with a sense of reflection on the previous work. Requiem is no exception.”
In this article, we will predict where
Requiem will stand while comparing it with the representative works of the past Resident Evil.
① Comparison with the first generation Bio (RE1)
Closed spaces and “not understanding”
The biggest feature of the original “Resident Evil” is
- The stage is limited
- I don’t know what’s going on
- The environment is more scary than the enemy
The player is thrown into a closed space called a mansion, and
is forced to explore without information.
Author: “The fear of the first generation was not the strength of the enemy, but the incomprehensible situation itself.”
Expected similarities with Requiem
Requiemも、
- The stage is limited
- Not a global incident
- Omit the explanation of the situation
.
In other words, Requiem is considered to be a
work that recreates the “primitive fear” of the first generation using modern technology.
② Comparison with Bio 4
The line between action and horror
“Resident Evil 4” was a turning point that drastically changed the
series.
- Aim-based combat
- Exhilarating feeling of defeating enemies
- Clarification of stage structure
As a result,
it was evaluated as a “scary but easy to play” work.
Author: “4 is a masterpiece, but from here Bio started to become more of a shooting game.”
Expected difference from Requiem
In Requiem
- Not designed with the premise of defeating the enemy
- Combat is a risky option
- High emphasis on ammunition management
.
It’s not like they’ll completely abandon action, but
they won’t return to the main role.
③ Comparison with Bio 7
Horror regression success story
“Resident Evil 7” is
- First person perspective
- Small characters
- Homely and raw horror
has helped rebuild the series’ reputation.
Author: “7 was a work that proved that “biographies can still be scary””
Is Requiem an evolved form of 7
Requiemも、
- Stories that focus on the individual
- Physical and psychological horror
- Production without excessive flashiness
, there is a high possibility that the idea is similar to 7.
However,
Not fully first-person.
- Third person base
- First-person direction in some parts
.
④ Comparison with RE2 remake
Complete form of modern bio
RE2 remake is
- 探索
- Tense
- Modern operability
at a high level.
Author: “I think the RE2 remake is one of the “ideal forms” of the series.”
Will Requiem inherit the RE2 route
Requiem
- Map structure
- Enemy configuration
- Resource management
, it may be the closest work to the RE2 remake.
In particular,
- Choosing to avoid strong enemies
- Map you pass many times
- Tension production using sound
will become important pillars in
Requiem.
⑤ Comparison with Village
Back from flashiness
Village is
- Scale size
- Various enemies
- Enhanced actionability
was characteristic.
On the other hand
- Decrease in fear in the second half
- Bias towards combat-oriented
is also pointed out.
Author: “Village is fun, but it’s a work that people’s tastes differ in terms of ‘scaryness’.”
Requiem is Village’s reaction
Requiem
- Reduce scale
- Narrow down the number of enemies
- Increase fear density
direction.
This is not to deny Village, but
can be said to be an inevitable trend in restoring balance.
⑥ Summary of Requiem’s position
Compared to previous works,
Requiem can be expected to be a work that combines the following elements.
- First generation sense of closure
- Psychological horror of Bio 7
- RE2 remake design philosophy
- Technical capabilities after Village
Author: “It’s not a flashy, innovative work, but I think it will be an important one to set up the series.”
Conclusion｜Requiem is “a break to the next era”
Resident Evil Requiemは、
- Don’t deny the past
- Select success stories
- Connect to the next generation
.
Author: “Requiem seems to be a work that presents a “correct bio” rather than a “new bio”.
Rather than being a flashy surprise,
this will be the type of work that will be appreciated gradually.