Future Resident Evil games should retain the antagonistic formula

resident evil Above all, it's a series that likes to ignore tradition and start anew at any given moment. This resulted in a serious lack of closure for legacy characters and a lack of cohesion in storytelling, but it also refused to allow the franchise to become stale and risk reaching an untimely expiration date. in other words, resident evil Lately, they seem to be concentrating on trying to maximize their chances with a dedicated throughline. resident evil 7 and resident evil village with resident evil 9 It is expected that the process will be followed. Therefore because village Perhaps the Winters family's story ended with Rosemary's Shadows of Rose DLC. resident evil 9 Despite a few recent leaks suggesting that Chris Redfield will be appearing in Europe.

Regardless, resident evil's antagonists have always been as iconic as its protagonists. resident evil 7 and village For once, it might tip the scales in the villain's favor. That's not to say that Ethan is a terrible protagonist. Especially after the exciting twist involved. villageHowever, both Winters series games feature some of the franchise's most compelling and unforgettable antagonists. A new trend seems to be forming, with players encountering a huge group of major villains. resident evil 9 If we were to perpetuate it, the ninth entry would have to be full of lovable and loathsome antagonists.

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The Baker family from Resident Evil 7 are an unforgettable horror trio.

best character in resident evil 7 Perhaps the Baker estate itself. But it would have felt empty and unthreatening if the family that owned it weren't as vibrant and scary as they were. The Bakers (Jack, Marguerite, and Lucas) are all victims of the mold and have developed sadistic and sinister personalities. Texas Chainsaw MassacreThe Sawyers live in a decaying old house.

Jack is a constant threat, constantly resurrecting. Marguerite transforms into a scary insectoid form. And Lucas is more inclined towards that. saw or hostel Their graphic and painful nature makes them irritating and maniacal in nature. Evelyn is technically the real villain. resident evil 7But it is these three who make the entire Seventh Main Line nostalgic and sustain it. if resident evil 9 It's more fear-oriented than you think. villageTake as many notes as possible. resident evil 7 It will be a huge benefit.

Resident Evil Village's entourage of villains is as wacky as it is thrilling.

while resident evil 7's villains have their roots in the Baker family (regardless of how horrible and horrible the land of Louisiana is). resident evil village Giving each of the main antagonists their own area is a blessing in disguise for the level design and overall fantastic immersion. Each landscape is a symbol of each antagonist – Madame Alcina Dimitrescu's Dimitrescu Castle, Donna Beneviento's Beneviento house, Salvatore Moreau's reservoir and Karl Heisenberg's factory – as well as the eponymous village for players to explore.

Castle Dimitrescu, which was exploreable in the early demo. villageis just one chapter of a larger story and includes three boss fights against Dimitrescu's three vampire daughters.
House Beneviento is an abrupt dive into survival horror in the franchise's most striking horror descent in decades.
The reservoir is a sight to see as Ethan wades through dirty water while trying to avoid the giant fish-like Moreau.
Heisenberg's factory pits Ethan against cyborg experiments.

It's easy to choose your favorite character among these villains. A big part of why one character is preferred over another is likely due to the areas players explore before even meeting them. For example, the Angie boss fight in House Beneviento isn't as exciting as the creepy, subversive basement level of the house.

but no different resident evil 7, village's eccentric villains are charming and charismatic in every cutscene. resident evil 9 It doesn't necessarily need another handful of antagonists to be narratively powerful, but it was really nice to see some diversity in personalities and characters. Denying a ninth mainline installment of several upcoming villains would mean that the sole protagonist would have to fill unfathomably large shoes, but it's certainly not unenviable to continue to feature very likable and memorable villains.