Summary

Did you know someResident Evilgames weren’t made by Capcom?

Surviving zombies and mutations: Recalling the most spine-chilling moments in the Resident Evil game series.

Surprisingly, most of these games took the series in bold new directions, for better or worse.

Verdugo, Mama, and Mr. X

We’ve ranked the following games in launch order.

Not only was it the first spin-off, but it was also the very first FPS entry.

Alone and confused, he scours the zombie-infested streets in search of answers.

Split image of Leon, Chris, Hunk, Jill and Claire from the Resident Evil series.

The gameplay should feel both familiar and different for long-time fans.

The iconic door-opening loading screens return, along withfan-favorite enemies like Lickers and Hunters.

However, unlike previous entries, you have unlimited ammo to help you survive.

RE 3 on the left, RE Zero on the right

Sadly, this new direction was met with poor reviews, criticizing the awkward controls and lack of scares.

Upon arrival, they encounter yet another zombie outbreak and must fight their way out.

Which Resident Evil characters have popped up most often?

A split image of Resident Evil Survivor, Resident Evil Resistance, and Resident Evil Gaiden.

This time, the gameplay switches between third and first-person perspectives.

The game even supports the PS2 lightgun and USB mouse.

It launched to mixed reviews but is generally regarded as a solid experience.

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You may also recognize the company from its work on the Nier and Drakengard series.

Cavia was disbanded in 2010 after being absorbed into AQ Interactive.

The maps include iconic RE locations, such as Salazar Castle and the Los Iluminados village.

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The game is notable for many reasons.

However, it caused quite a controversy at launch for preventing you from deleting save data.

Plus, Leon’s absence from the character roster is beyond baffling.

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Despite that, The Mercenaries 3D was met with somewhat of a positive reception.

The arcade-style, score-chasing gameplay is undoubtedly fun and a blast to play with friends.

Four survivors compete against one mastermind in a battle of wits.

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Survivors are stuck with mostly new characters, with Jill Valentine as the one exception.

The Resident Evil series is well-known for having multiple unlockables behind tough challenges.

Which entry has the most difficult ones?

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Cover art for Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, showing Chris Redfield shooting an executioner.

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Triple-A Games

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