Resident Evil Series Review: A Journey of Survival, Evolution, and Missed Opportunities
Resident Evil Series Review: A Journey of Survival, Evolution, and Missed Opportunities ( Written in 2012, revisited for deeper analysis in upcoming reviews ) As an avid gamer with a penchant for Action/Adventure , Third-Person Shooters , and Survival Horror , the Resident Evil franchise has been a consistent favorite. It’s one of the few series where continuity and immersion in the story truly stand out, despite the challenges that come with multiple titles building on the same plot. However, over time, the series has seen both remarkable achievements and some noticeable missteps, particularly with titles like Resident Evil: Outbreak , Outbreak File 2 , and Resident Evil 5 . The Outbreak Series: A Step Away from the Core The Outbreak titles felt like significant departures from the central story, introducing multiplayer gameplay in an online co-op format that didn’t quite resonate with the core of Resident Evil . While innovative, it didn’t align with the series' main narrativ...