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| Resident Evil | |
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| Genre(s) | Survival horror, Third-person shooter, First-person shooter |
| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Creator(s) | Shinji Mikami |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows |
| First release | Resident Evil March 22, 1996 |
| Latest release | Resident Evil Village May 7, 2021 |
Resident Evil, known in Japan as Biohazard, is a survival horror video game series developed and published by Capcom. The series focuses on various characters and their roles in combating zombie outbreaks and other bio-organic weapons created by the Umbrella Corporation.
Gameplay[edit | edit source]
The gameplay of Resident Evil combines elements of survival horror, third-person shooter, and first-person shooter genres. Players typically navigate through environments, solving puzzles, and fighting off enemies, including zombies, mutated creatures, and other bio-organic weapons. The series is known for its inventory management system, limited ammunition, and health resources, which add to the tension and challenge.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The overarching plot of Resident Evil revolves around the Umbrella Corporation, a pharmaceutical company that secretly develops bio-organic weapons. The company's experiments lead to the creation of the T-virus, which causes mutations and reanimates dead tissue, resulting in zombie outbreaks. The series follows various protagonists, including Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Leon S. Kennedy, and Claire Redfield, as they uncover and combat Umbrella's nefarious activities.
Main Series[edit | edit source]
1. Resident Evil (1996) 2. Resident Evil 2 (1998) 3. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999) 4. Resident Evil Code: Veronica (2000) 5. Resident Evil 4 (2005) 6. Resident Evil 5 (2009) 7. Resident Evil 6 (2012) 8. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017) 9. Resident Evil Village (2021)
Spin-offs and Remakes[edit | edit source]
The series has also spawned numerous spin-offs, remakes, and adaptations, including:
- Resident Evil Zero
- Resident Evil: Revelations
- Resident Evil: Revelations 2
- Resident Evil 2 Remake
- Resident Evil 3 Remake
Adaptations[edit | edit source]
Resident Evil has been adapted into various other media, including:
Reception[edit | edit source]
The Resident Evil series has been critically acclaimed and commercially successful, with numerous titles receiving high praise for their atmosphere, gameplay, and storytelling. The series has sold over 100 million units worldwide, making it one of Capcom's most successful franchises.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Survival horror
- Capcom
- Umbrella Corporation
- Chris Redfield
- Jill Valentine
- Leon S. Kennedy
- Claire Redfield
- T-virus
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