‘We consider this the best survival horror game to date’
Resident Evil Villagehas already done a fine job in stoking the hype fires for its upcoming release. With a morally grey Chris Redfield, a terrifying new locale, a fan-pleasing demo, and the big ol’ Ascot hat of Lady Dimitrescu, fans are already frothing for the latest installment of Capcom’s legendary horror franchise.
But toreallysend the fanbase into maximum overdrive you just need three words:Resident Evil Four.
Capcom producer Peter Fabiano certainly had his marketing head on in a recent interview withOfficial PlayStation Magazine. Not only did Fabiano state thatResident Evil Villagewas shaping up to be “the best Survival Horror game to date,” but the developer also noted that the new sequel drew much influence and inspiration from 2005’sResident Evil 4, a title still considered by many fans to be the finestResident Evilrelease of all time.
“You’ll notice we took a lot of inspiration fromResident Evil 4,” said Fabiano to OPM. “The team has put a ton of effort into creating a truly authentic feel. There are plenty of surprises to keep you on your toes; players will find a balance of combat, exploration, and puzzle solving.”
It has to be said that, visually,Resident Evil Villagecertainly looks more reminiscent of the GameCube classic than any other title in theResicanon. Drenched in sepia tones and buried in stark, dead woodland, the titularVillageinstantly recalls the Euro aesthetic ofResident Evil 4, and a similar atmosphere that feels decades out of step with the contemporary world – like Ethan Winters literally walked into a dimension where technology, fashion, and architecture failed to progress past the 1800s.
Speaking of Mr. Winters, Fabiano also notes in the interview that theResident Evilteam grew very attached to Ethan during the development of the critically acclaimedResident Evil 7: Biohazard. As such, the decision was made thatVillage‘s arc would continue the story of Ethan, his wife Mia, and the horrific aftermath of their encounter with the Baker family. I guess some guys reallycan’tcatch a break.
With next-gen power under the hood, the return of a grim Chris Redfield, the meme-riffic love affair with Lady Dimitrescu, “the best survival horror game to date,” and now invoking the unholyResident Evil 4? It could be argued that it has been years since aResident Evilrelease has so effectively aligned the moon and the stars in regards to its marketing hype. Here’s hoping that the game itself lives up to all this excitement when it launches, May 7, on PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Resident Evil producer: We consider this the best survival horror game to date[Wccftech]
