Which Resident Evil Should Capcom Remake Next?
Resident Evil Outbreak
Resident Evil Outbreak was Capcom’s attempt at trying to expand the series in a different direction. While it had plenty of the same elements fan knew and loved, they took the project to a larger scale by adding in cooperative multiplayer.
Online support meant that players from around the world could work together and survive the Raccoon City outbreak as a team. Furthermore, players could even pick their own characters that each had their own unique traits, from crafting medicinal items to picking locks. The game was praised for its attempt at multiplayer, though it fell short due to the lack of voice chat.
With multiplayer becoming one of the newest norms in gaming, what better time than now to bring back Resident Evil Outbreak? With console programs such as party chat and Discord, players can easily find a way to keep in contact with their other survivors. And even if that weren’t the case, Capcom could just add in a built-in voice channel in the game.
Since Resident Evil Outbreak also delves deep into Raccoon City lore, remaking the game would be an excellent way to expand on the other survivors. Leon, Claire, and Jill were far from the only survivors who managed to make it out of Raccoon City alive. Not to mention Capcom had also sneaked in an Outbreak Easter Egg in the Resident Evil 2 Remake, particularly with the statue exit in the precinct lobby.
While Outbreak hadn’t been the most popular game in the series, there’s plenty of potential here if Capcom ever decides to bring it back from the dead.
Which Resident Evil Should Capcom Remake Next?
Code: Veronica
In many ways, Code: Veronica feels the real sequel to Resident Evil 2. The game kicks off with Claire Redfield hot on the heels of her brother, Chris, following the Raccoon City Incident. Her search leads to her getting captured and locked up in a mysterious, isolated area called Rockfort Island.
Claire joins forces with another survivor on the island, Steve Burnside, and the two get tangled up in the aftermath of Umbrella’s experiments. There’s a lot more closure in Code: Veronica as we learn more about Claire and Chris, what Wesker had been doing, and even a new virus in the works.
Code: Veronica was exclusively on the Dreamcast, before eventually making its way to the PS2 as Code: Veronica X. The game looks better than the original trilogy for sure, but many of its puzzles and level design don’t hold up quite as well as the other classic titles. It’s pretty rough to play today, and would certainly benefit from a nice RE2-style remake.
It’s been years since Capcom even touched Code: Veronica, so what better time to remake it than now? Code: Veronica keeps the same horror vibe from the past Resident Evil games and turns it up a notch by stranding players on an abandoned island. Rockfort Island is the perfect stage for yet another scarefest, and it would give players the answers they’re looking for after finishing the RE2 Remake.
Which Resident Evil Should Capcom Remake Next?
Resident Evil 3
Now that the second game’s finally gotten the remake treatment, all that’s really left is Resident Evil 3. Unlike all of the other games in the mainline series, Capcom hasn’t really touched 3. Sure, they snuck in an RE3 segment in Darkside Chronicles, but that’s pretty much it.
It’s a real shame too, considering that Resident Evil 3 is home to one of the most terrifying creatures in the series: Nemesis. This creature will come out and chase you down when you least expect it, whether you’re walking down the city or strolling through the precinct. Nemesis is out for blood and won’t rest until it’s killed every living S.T.A.R.S. member –including Jill.
Apart from a few ports, Resident Evil 3 is in dire need of some updates. The tank controls and graphics fall short compared to some of the more recent Resident Evil games. Jill could also use some time in the limelight, especially since she hasn’t been featured in a new game since Revelations in 2012.
Remaking Resident Evil 3 would also give Capcom the chance to turn it into an actual mainline game instead of feeling like the spin-off it was intended to be. Instead of centering solely on Jill’s survival, they can tie in more Umbrella-related experiments and give a deeper reason as to why she stayed behind in Raccoon City.
Which Resident Evil Should Capcom Remake Next?
Top Choice: Resident Evil 3
Given how Resident Evil 3 is the only game in the trilogy that hasn’t been remade, it’s about time Capcom did something about it. Sure, it might not be as plot heavy as Code: Veronica or have the same online co-op mechanics as Resident Evil Outbreak, but there’s still a lot to love in the third game.
3 does set up some plot points for future games, particularly when Jill gets injected by the virus. We also learn more about the Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service (U.B.C.S.), which is a group of highly skilled mercenaries and war criminals on a mission to help survivors in the outbreak.
Seeing as how terrifying Mr. X is in the Resident Evil 2 Remake, now would be the perfect time to bring back Nemesis. This creature would look downright horrifying with the RE Engine, making the cat-and-mouse chase between Jill the Nemesis all the more intense. Imagine the behemoth just busting in out of nowhere and chasing you through Raccoon City.
It’s also worth noting that if you thought Mr. X was scary, just wait till you see Nemesis. This monster is faster than you, has tons of weapons and tentacles at his disposal, and isn’t just a mindless drone that follows you from room to room. This guy is a cunning hunter.
Another thing to note is that Capcom could just reuse some of their assets from Resident Evil 2 to make a good chunk for a Resident Evil 3 Remake. The game is already set in Raccoon City, and Jill even goes through the precinct at one point herself.
All that said, it isn’t all too surprising that there have been murmurs about a Resident Evil 3 Remake in the works. Even Capcom is open to the idea of remaking the third game, so the possibility is definitely there. The only real question is when will they get around to doing it?
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