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The Resident Evil series has seen a significant influx of remakes, with Resident Evil Veronica marking the fifth entry to receive such treatment. While these projects are often commercially successful, there is growing speculation regarding the future direction of the franchise and whether Capcom will eventually remake every remaining title, including the high-selling Resident Evil 5.
The author argues that recent remakes fail to either meaningfully improve upon their predecessors or offer radical innovation. Specifically, the Resident Evil 4 remake is criticized for introducing modern mechanics like parrying, knife durability, and crafting, which the author contends attempt to solve problems that did not exist in the original, precisely designed experience.
A major point of contention is the status of these remakes as the definitive versions of the games, effectively relegating the originals to an outdated status. The author expresses a preference for original entries, noting that while the Ethan Winters duology had flaws, it demonstrated a willingness to innovate that is absent in the current cycle of safe, nostalgia-driven remakes.
Beyond the main series, the author highlights a lack of new spin-offs, noting that over a decade has passed since the last Revelations title. Despite the inevitability of further remakes, there is hope that future releases might incorporate more variety, similar to the experimental nature found in Resident Evil Requiem.
