A reader has shared their thoughts on the future of the Resident Evil remake series, suggesting that Resident Evil 5 should be left alone while Resident Evil 6 could be completely reworked. The comments come amid fan theories about the significance of the 'V' in Resident Evil Code: Veronica, with some speculating it could serve as a replacement for Resident Evil 5 in the remake timeline.
The case against remaking Resident Evil 5
The reader notes that Resident Evil 5's setting was problematic even when it was released in 2009, and they would not want to be the developer tasked with making a remake less racist while still keeping it recognisable as the same game. They describe it as a 'hornet's nest' and argue that since the game itself is only okay, it is not worth the effort.
They also point out that co-op could still be pushed in other ways, such as in the next mainline game or a new Revelations title, and that none of the other games have revisited co-op partner Sheva anyway. The reader believes the remake series can do without Resident Evil 5.
Resident Evil Code: Veronica's potential role
The reader highlights that Resident Evil Code: Veronica is underappreciated because many fans have never played it, partly due to its Dreamcast origins and its unusual name that makes it seem non-mainline. They argue it is more important to the overall story than Resident Evil 3, whose plot they summarise as 'Jill Valentine didn't die.'
They also suggest that Resident Evil 1 deserves a remake, despite already having one on GameCube, and wonder how this would work with Resident Evil Zero, which shares a location with the first game. They speculate that Capcom might keep more of Zero on the train, invent a new location, and end with a shot of the mansion leading into a Resident Evil 1 remake.
A complete redo for Resident Evil 6
Regarding Resident Evil 6, the reader notes that there is little worth saving from the original, including the character Jake and the Leon sections. They suggest a complete redo, since the worldwide BOW outbreak from that game was never referenced again by Resident Evil 7. They propose keeping some locations, like the opening in China, and some monsters, but otherwise making a new game while retaining the co-op element.
The reader concludes that if Capcom does use Veronica to take Wesker's story out of Resident Evil 5, their master plan may be similar to what they have suggested.
