resident Evil is one of the longest-running video game franchises in the industry. Beginning in 1996 on the original Playstation, the horror juggernaut now has around 30 games, with a highly anticipated 31st entry in 2023 Resident Evil 4 Remake. Capcom has experimented with this resident Evil In the 26 years it’s been in production, some games feel very different than others.
A staple of resident Evil is its replay value. The games have always prided themselves on their replayability, and since the first game in 1996, multiple playthroughs have been encouraged, allowing players to choose to play as Jill Valentine or Chris Redfield and see different story arcs unfold in each . This commitment to replay value shines more in some games than others, but it remains a staple in the modern era of resident Evil.
10/10 resident evil 5
resident evil 5 wanted to build on the immense success of his predecessor, Resident Evil 4. The controls of the game are almost identical to the previous major version, but thanks to the game’s release on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, players were treated to a huge graphical upgrade. resident evil 5 Campaign was also playable with a friend.
Both Chris and Sheva had unique combat animations and each could unlock special weapons when certain weapons were fully upgraded for that character. Additional campaigns were also added with DLC. If this is not enough resident evil 5 offered a fully fleshed out Mercenaries sidemode that was also cooperative, and the Mercenaries Reunion DLC added even more characters to play with.
9/10 Resident Evil (2002)
Some fans might think that Capcom’s latest train of remakes started with 2019’s standout remake Resident Evil 2. The original resident Evil was remade for the Gamecube in 2002 and was by far the closest thing to it resident Evil Remake has stuck to the source material. The 2002 remake is nearly identical to the 1996 original and unlike some other remakes, no content is cut.
The game retained fixed camera angles and even allowed players to toggle between modern controls and tank controls. It redesigned the entire Arklay Mansion and also added new areas and bosses. It still had two unique campaigns starring Chris and Jill, but also added more difficulties, including an invisible enemy mode. For real completers, resident Evil Thanks to all of these additions, 2002 is considered one of the most replayable titles in the series.
8/10 Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
At first glance, the 2007 Wii exclusive Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles appears to be one of the worst games for replay value in the series. It’s an on-rail light gun shooter that takes players through the events of Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil and Resident Evil 3, as well as several unique campaigns and side stories. While the game itself may be linear in terms of movement, there’s actually a lot of replayability with this title.
Each campaign has parts in the story where the path branches and players have to choose where to go. In addition to an accelerated on-rails version of three mainline games, Umbrella Chronicles also offers plenty of side missions in which players take control of famous characters such as Rebecca Chambers, Albert Wesker and Ada Wong. While the gameplay itself is linear, the sheer volume of content makes this a surprisingly fun and replayable entry into the resident Evil Universe.
7/10 Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Widely regarded as one of the best survival horror games of all time, the original Resident Evil 2 had two campaigns for each main character. Players can guide Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield through both A and B scenarios that change starting locations, enemy spawns, and item availability.
Playing through these scenarios also gave players a cool look at the game’s story and how each character’s actions affected each other’s story. For example, if one took a machine gun to the basement of the RPD, the other character in the B scenario would not find a machine gun there. Make these scenarios and some unlockable bonus modes Resident Evil 2 a solid entry for replay value.
6/10 Resident Evil 6
Despite its sale, Resident Evil 6 is widely regarded as the black sheep of the series. That said, the game has a lot of content. It features four campaigns, each with two unique characters. Each character has unique combat animations and weapons. The game excels when it comes to replay value thanks to the sheer amount of content in each campaign.
If the campaigns are outdated, Resident Evil 6 features the best Mercenaries mode yet. The Mercenaries was a bonus mode in resident Evil since the third part, but 6 perfects the formula thanks to fantastic combat mechanics. Again, it’s a fantastic action game… Just not very good resident Evil Game!
5/10 Resident Evil 4
Depending on who is asked Resident Evil 4 is either one of the best games of all time, or it’s the game that misled the franchise. Regardless of opinion, it is a mere fact that Resident Evil 4 is one of the most influential games of all time. In addition to this hefty distinction, the game also maintains the spirit of replayability resident Evil is known for.
Resident Evil 4 Sport one of the longest campaigns ever resident Evil Title. The game takes Leon through a terrifying village, a huge castle and an action-packed military island. There are tons of different weapons to use and upgrade throughout the game’s long history. Once the story is completed, players will gain access to Ada Wong’s campaigns, as well as Professional difficulty and Mercenary mode. The players are excited about the forthcoming Resident Evil 4 Remake will have as much content as the original.
4/10 Resident Evil 2 (2019)
Unlike the 2002 remake of the first resident Evil the 2019 remake Resident Evil 2 rebuild the game from scratch. There are no fixed camera angles or tank controls, and players instead fight in a modern behind-the-shoulder view. This remake was good enough to be a contender for Game of the Year 2019 and offered plenty of content for its players.
The A and B scenarios weren’t as connected as the original, but the remake offered several free updates called Ghost Survivor modes. In these side stories, players progress through short tense levels. These free content updates have been added to an already enjoyable game with plenty of content to chew through, making the 2019 remake just as replayable as the 1998 original.
3/10 Resident Evil 7
At the start, Resident Evil 7 didn’t have as much replay value as some older titles. This is partly because the game was a soft restart for the series after waves of negative feedback Resident Evil 6 receive. As resident evil 5 & the 2019 remake of 2 has increased the replayability of this game through DLC.
A particular mode called “Ethan Must Die” introduced soft roguelike features into the game, as the protagonist Ethan Winters had to go through a smaller modified version of the main game with random item spawns and pickups. This of course lends itself to multiple playthroughs as each time will be a little different!
2/10 Resident Evil Outbreak (Files 1 & 2)
The Capcom developers behind the outbreak Games were years ahead of their time. Resident Evil Outbreak received mediocre reviews thanks to the fact that the games were intended to be played online at a time when online gaming for console players was still in its infancy. Most Playstation 2 owners could not play these games online.
The games feature dozens of characters with unique stats and starting items, as well as a series of highly unique levels that all play like Mini resident Evil games. These games gave players meaningful things to unlock through multiple playthroughs with different characters for each level. This replay value was underestimated for years as the games were mostly only available to offline players who struggled with poor AI and extremely challenging puzzles.
1/10 Resident Evil 3 (1999)
The original Resident Evil 3 is one of the deepest titles in the series, despite its bad reputation. The game offers plenty of variety in terms of enemy placement and type, as many rooms can have different types of enemies based on throws made once a new game file is created. Jill can get better at crafting as the game progresses and she can even craft new weapons if all the right parts are found.
Players can take different paths and face a series of crossroads where decisions must be made. The game supports a number of RPG-like elements to be a rushed Playstation survival horror title. Considered one of the most comprehensive games in the series, the original offers something different with each iteration.