If you remember and appreciate Resident Evil as I do, then you fell in love with the original plot, characters, and monsters; it was all unique and engrossing. The reworking of the original Resident Evil on GameCube was fantastic, as it truly revitalized a classic in the survival horror series, integrating new areas and improved graphics. Its job was to scare, to evoke anxiety and fear, and it did just that.
After the release of Resident Evil 4 and 5, it is apparent that Capcom's prospects for the game have changed. These are solid and fun games, but they appeal to a different audience and are becoming clones of hardcore games, such as Gears of War, in an attempt to modernize. I understand that video games should change along with time and technology, but it seems that Resident Evil has changed so drastically in terms of gameplay and story that it is no longer Resident Evil.
In what direction would you like to see the Resident Evil series proceed? How should the plot and characters evolve the next time around? Should there be a return to zombies and its previous gameplay style? Should it focus on the scares, thrills, and terror, or on the action? Perhaps the series should die off, or maybe it's already dead?
After the release of Resident Evil 4 and 5, it is apparent that Capcom's prospects for the game have changed. These are solid and fun games, but they appeal to a different audience and are becoming clones of hardcore games, such as Gears of War, in an attempt to modernize. I understand that video games should change along with time and technology, but it seems that Resident Evil has changed so drastically in terms of gameplay and story that it is no longer Resident Evil.
In what direction would you like to see the Resident Evil series proceed? How should the plot and characters evolve the next time around? Should there be a return to zombies and its previous gameplay style? Should it focus on the scares, thrills, and terror, or on the action? Perhaps the series should die off, or maybe it's already dead?
