Nintendo had several masterpieces on their hands thanks to a partnership with Capcom that produced the genre-defining Resident Evil 4 (released first on the Ninty system), the bonkers prequel Resident Evil 0 and an amazing remaster of the original trip to Spencer Mansion. All great games, that are coming back for a reunion on the Nintendo Switch.
While Spotify already has a stunning selection of video game soundtracks (I’m listening to some Il Dovakin from the Skyrim selection right now), Capcom’s sound team just loaded everything from Mega Man to Monster Hunter World for fans to listen to. And it’s brilliant.
There’s a great story to be told across the Devil May Cry games, but the actual timeline doesn’t match up very coherently between games. One of the biggest plot holes in the chronology? The abysmal Devil May Cry 2, which kind of doesn’t make sense in the big picture of the franchise.
Capcom’s had a solid run lately, delivering cracker games that remind us why we loved them so much in the first place. Their last release, the incredible remake of Resident Evil 2, is already a front runner for Game of the Year, and we’re only a month in.
In the word of Alanis Morrisette, it’s AI-RAHN-ICK! For a series whose primary focus is on fighting the not so dearly departed, there’s still plenty of life left in Resident Evil 2’s shambling carcass. The recent remake has proven this, as Capcom’s return to Raccoon City hasn’t just been a hit with critics, but also a sales darling with fans from all walks of life as well.
Want to be chased down by Nemesis on a new generation of consoles and PC hardware? Well Capcom is willing to give Resident Evil 3 the remake treatment, if you make your voices heard.
Resident Evil 2 returns to show why it's one of the most revered entries in the series, but its made completely new with expertly handled design change, gorgeous visuals and harrowing sound design.
Hordes of zombies, mutants and puzzles as far as the eye can see? Ain’t nobody got for that! Nope, if you’re looking to blitz through Resident Evil 2 and get that S-rank completion score, you’re going to want to pick up the pace and fly through Raccoon City at top speed. One of the best ways to streamline your exploration is to get your hands on three unique medallions, which just so happen to be sitting near and pretty around the Goddess statues. Of course, this being a Resident Evil game, it’s easier said than done as there’s a puzzle attached to each medallion
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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