R E S I D E N T E V I L

COLLECTION ROOM

If it wasn't yet obvious, I am a massive Resident Evil fan.

My love for this game series is visible across the entire mansion, but this room

is intended to work as a more dedicated page, where you can find more detailed

discussions, game reviews and ratings, character showcases and trackers for my

personal RESI collection. Grab a green herb and beware story spoilers ahead!

Curiosity

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𖢻 HALL OF FAME

my all time favourite Resident Evil games

Resident Evil CODE: Veronica X

2017 (PS4/PS5)

✦ the campiest RE game out there

✦ so addictive it single-handedly made me overcome my fear of tank controls

✦ iconic cast of unforgettable characters (my beloved weirdoes)

✦ the best dialogue and the most voice acting of all time

✦ feels like a love letter to all the other classic survival horror games of its era (Silent Hill, Haunting Ground, etc.)

✦ has my favourite puzzles out of any RE game I've played so far

✦ has Wesker in it :^)

The Umbrella Chronicles

2012 PS3 port (PS3/RPCS3)

✦ so much important lore!!

✦ a fun way to relive/recap the events of the early RE era

✦ walking through familiar environments in first person is so nostalgic

✦ gameplay is tough without a motion controller, but still fun and surprisingly addicting

✦ features one of the few instances we get to play as the classic baddies and antiheroes of the series outside of Mercenaries

✦ you get to collect things and destroy environments looking for secrets (what's not to love?)

✦ has Wesker in it :^)

Resident Evil 6

2013 (PC, Steam)

✦ a cool return to having multiple campaigns and multiple perspectives in the series

✦ great new characters (Helena, Piers, Jake, wish we saw more of them)

✦ first time we really saw and felt how devastating the virus outbreaks really could be globally (impactful narrative!)

✦ iconic memeable moments, both funny and sad

✦ a totally overhated entry in the series (people whose main complaint is that it's "too actiony" and "too linear" but don't have the same criticisms for RE5 or many of the spin-offs are so weird)

✦ the controls took some time getting used to and some missions were frustrating, but I had a great time with the game overall, especially on co-op

✦ no Wesker but has his son and he is mentioned :^)

Resident Evil Remake

2014 HD Remaster (PS4/PC)

✦ the one who started it all for me

✦ the perfect remake

✦ has the best mansion

✦ classic fixed camera survival horror gameplay with all my fave elements: mazelike levels, variety of puzzles, resource management, multiple endings

✦ awesome aesthetic and ambience, and the music, sound and visual design are all perfection

✦ holds up so well as a horror game experience even in modern day, both visually and gameplaywise

✦ has Wesker in it :^)

Resident Evil 5

2009 (PC, Steam)

✦ I used to not like it but co-op playthroughs made me change my mind (the game is much less frustrating when not having to rely on a AI companion)

✦ extremely linear and heavy on the action aspects in comparison to puzzles and exploration, but the story and lore aspects make up for this big time

✦ features some of THE most significant and impactful story moments in the entire series

✦ has the best Mercenaries mode (and variants) in the series in my opinion

✦ the alchemical allegories in the story tickle my brain

✦ has Wesker in it :^)

✦ Wesker dies in it :^(

Resident Evil 9 requiem

2026 (PC, Steam)

✦ perfect mix of all the best parts of previous RE games: mazelike mansion-esque environments, scary stalker enemy, puzzles, two forms of inventory management, first + third person choice

✦ switching between Leon's action segments and Grace's truer survival horror makes gameplay feel fresh

✦ so much nostalgia for series veterans and so many callbacks to past titles! revisiting RPD and the orphanage, seeing the old STARS office, tofu easter egg, older Sherry, etc, etc.

✦ bonus points for how well optimised the game is, runs and looks great

✦ I only wish we would have gotten to see more OG protagonists come back for this game, especially Jill and Barry

✦ no Wesker, only an imitation (no hate to Zeno, but Capcom really wasted all his potential unless he appears in the DLC) :^(

A Moment of Relief

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𖦏 MY LOADOUT

if I was in a RESI game, this would be my ideal loadout

Red9

Vepa's favourite handgun, packs a nice punch

VZ61

Vepa's favourite SMG,

fits Red9 aesthetically

H&K PSG-1

Vepa's favourite sniper

flash grenade

for crowd control and insta-killing parasites

stun gun

perfect for escaping grab attacks

first aid spray

full heal best heal

brown egg

emergency snack (brown eggs taste the best to me)

ink ribbon

always prepared to save the game, always hoarding these

bolt cutters

versatile tool, useful in many situations

Wesker-style sunglasses

helps with my photophobia

PG67A/W

maybe I'll run into Wesker, maybe it's for me...

✮ THE FAVOURITES

introducing my most beloved characters

J I L L V A L E N T I N E ❤︎⁠

Jill is my favourite playable character in the series, as well as my favourite girl. She is the master of unlocking, has the coolest melee moves (in RE5), is endlessly resourceful and relentless and despite her no-nonsense attitude she feels like she is such a warm and selfless hero.

My favourite Jills are S.T.A.R.S. and RE5 BSAA Jill, largely because, to me, Julia Voth is the best (and only real) Jill face model. If I'm honest, I'm not a big fan of her face or characterisation in the RE3 remake...

I love Jill and Chris as a duo: she is the brains to his brawn and I think they make a great team together, bringing out the best in one another. I'm really rooting to see them together in a game again in the future, and I'm praying for another RE title with Jill as the main lead.

A L B E R T W E S K E R ❤︎⁠

Oh, Wesker. My beautiful evil genius. I will forever be your greatest defender. ⁠Wesker is my favourite Resident Evil antagonist and my number one favourite character in the series overall.

I relate to many aspects of his backstory and character arc, and so (despite his evil tendencies) he has formed into an important comfort character for me. He is so complex and severely mischaracterised by most of the fandom, too often reduced to being just some megalomaniac with a god complex.

Since Wesker is one of my greatest special interests, I could talk about him for hours. If you want to hear more of my thoughts and analyses on his character, you can check the dedicated shrine page I've put together for him here.

C H R I S R E D F I E L D ❤︎⁠

Chris is a very close second for my favourite playable character. I can't help but be a sucker for the big muscles + big heart + slightly stupid combo. Chris is an unstoppable force who will do anything to protect those dear to him and fight for what's right, but tends to fail unfortunately often in doing so.

He has the most appearances in the series and is hardly underrated, but it makes me love him no less. Since the RE1 remake was my first game in the series, Chris and Jill have a special place in my heart. Chris's friendship with Jill and the other S.T.A.R.S. members, as well as his rivalry with Wesker are very dear to me.

With how much his character has changed throughout the years, I hope we still get to see more of him.

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

some of my other favourites in the RE universe (do I just like everyone? maybe...)

Claire Redfield

Rebecca Chambers

Barry Burton

Leon S. Kennedy

Helena Harper

Sherry Birkin

Sheva Alomar

Excella Gionne

George Hamilton

Kevin Ryman

Alyssa Ashcroft

David Young

Respite

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🖊 MY EVIL RESIDENCY

WHAT GOT YOU INTO THE SERIES?

Randomly stumbling upon the Degeneration movie when I was like nine or ten and watching it with my friend. I remember thinking the graphics were mind-blowing back then. We both became big Leon fans, and some years later watched Damnation too. It was still years before I actually got into playing the games though.

FIRST GAME? Resident Evil 1 Remake. I actually livestreamed the playthrough back in the day and a lot of funny moments and fond memories came from it.

MOST PLAYED GAME? In terms of hours played: RE5. But RE1 still probably has the most playthroughs.

BEST CAMERA POV? Fixed camera. Nothing beats how cinematic it looks and how much tension the blind spots add to the horror experience.

FAVOURITE SAVE THEME? The OG RE1 theme. It always puts me at ease.

FAVOURITE GROUP? S.T.A.R.S. my beloved <3

FAVOURITE MAP? Spencer mansion (RE1R) & Antarctic laboratory (CVX). I am a sucker for any mansion-esque environment.

LEAST FAVOURITE MAP? Sewers (RE2R). The original is fine, but I can't with the chess pieces, G-creatures and all the backtracking in the remake.

FAVOURITE BOSS? Wesker Midnight (RE5) & The Commander (RE9)

LEAST FAVOURITE BOSS? Ivans (UC) & Alexia 2nd form (CVX). If you know, you know...