No matter who Capcom pegs as Resident Evil’s next protagonist, they must not repeat some of their legendary missteps
This article discusses Capcom's approach to selecting protagonists for the Resident Evil series, arguing that a return to less experienced characters is necessary to maintain the survival horror elements. The author suggests that relying on established, overpowered characters like Chris Redfield diminishes the fear factor and shifts the focus from horror to action, advocating for new protagonists who can grow throughout the game.
- Entities
- Game: Resident Evil
- Person: Ethan Winters
- Game: Resident Evil 9
- Person: Leon Kennedy
- Game: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
- Game: Resident Evil Requiem
- Person: Jill Valentine
- Topic: Game Design
- Person: Grace Ashcroft
- Game: Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Person: Chris Redfield
- Company: Capcom
- Topic: Survival Horror
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