10 Things To Know Before Playing Resident Evil Village
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WRITTEN BY: Caitlin Johnson
The next entry in the Resident Evil franchise looks more terrifying than ever! For this video, we're looking at 10 things you should know about “Resident Evil Village” – and yes, we will tell you how tall she is. Our list includes It's Set in Europe, They're Vampires, It Will Conclude the “RE7” Story, It's on Last Gen Consoles and more!
Script written by Caitlin Johnson
Welcome to MojoPlays! Today, we’re looking at 10 things you should know about “Resident Evil Village” – and yes, we will tell you how tall she is.
Be warned, there are minor spoilers up ahead.
Though he was always a less intriguing character than his missing wife Mia since she’s the one who actually knows what’s going on with the virus, Ethan Winters is back as the protagonist for “Village”. We’re not too sure exactly how Ethan gets back into the game after settling down with Mia and having a child, but we do know that this child is important to the plot. It is a little surprising that Capcom would go back to Ethan instead of bringing back even more classic characters, especially with the incredible success of the recent remakes, but hopefully Ethan isn’t a one-hit-wonder.
For twenty years, every mainline “Resident Evil” game was third person, with “Resident Evil 4” being one of the best examples of what an over-the-shoulder-shooter should be. Capcom mixed it up a little with the soft reboot of the series, “Resident Evil 7”, turning the game into a first-person horror hit. But it wasn’t for everyone, with some critics saying the game wasn’t a “true” “Resident Evil” game due to this gameplay change. Regardless, “7” was incredibly successful and if anything, being in first-person just made it scarier. For better or worse, first-person persists in “Resident Evil Village”, meaning you’ll be up close and personal with the evils within.
“Resident Evil” has no shortage of iconic settings, all the way from the original Spencer Mansion to the Baker ranch. Yet again we will bid Capcom’s version of the US goodbye, as “Village” is set in rural Europe. Much like when “Resident Evil 4” went to a sinister village in Spain, “Village” is headed a similar way. In one of the showcases, you could catch a glimpse of the currency Ethan uses which is Romanian leu. Romania is, of course, home to the famous region of Transylvania, and Transylvania, in turn, is bordered by the snowy and hostile Carpathian mountains. Almost certainly this is where the game will take place.
Pre-release material so far suggests the primary antagonists of “Village” are a secluded group of vampires. Before the demo dropped there was only speculation that they were vampires, but after roaming their stately castle; seeing the blood and guts they eat and drink; reading that they’re not keen on sunlight; and learning about the Transylvania setting, it’s clear that we’ll be facing genuine vampires this time. These vampires are led by the 9 foot 6 inch-tall Lady Dimitrescu, who’s taken a special interest in Ethan Winters. Also seen in trailers are strange witches and werewolves, so there’s going to be plenty of fresh enemies and encounters.
You may not realize when you play, but this classic had a tumultuous development. Though the final version saw Leon Kennedy fight infected hoards in Spain, along with plenty of other memorable monsters, it was originally planned to have more unique supernatural elements. There was going to be ghosts, ghouls, and an ominous “hook man” who would pursue Leon. “Resident Evil 4” turned out great regardless, but it seems Capcom is revisiting the early versions of “4” to take inspiration for “Village”. In a lot of ways, “Village” might become a spiritual successor to “Resident Evil 4” in a way its direct successor, “Resident Evil 5”, never was.
Nobody was expecting it when Chris Redfield showed up at the end of “Resident Evil 7” to save Ethan at the last second. The good news for long-time fans is that Chris is back in “Village”, but he might be more foe than friend. It’s Chris who brings Ethan to Europe, presumably to take down the vampire clan, but he also may pose a threat to Ethan and Mia’s child. He’s certainly not the heroic Chris we’ve come to know, shooting Mia in the trailer. It’s possible that she could’ve been infected, but we’ll have to wait and see what the truth is behind this scene. Fingers crossed Chris finds some boulders he can punch, though.
As well as zombies, one other thing is synonymous with “Resident Evil”: merciless inventory management. You spend just as much time trying to work out how many healing items you really need to have on you at once as you do fighting outbreaks of deadly viruses. So purists will be pleased to hear that a grid-based inventory system more similar to “Resident Evil 4” will be making a return. Unforgiving inventory screens never really went away, and have been just as important in the two big remakes, but it’s good to hear Capcom is still sticking to “Resi’s” survival horror roots.
If you still haven’t warmed to Ethan Winters and his plight, then there’s good news: “Village” is going to wrap up the story arc begun in “Resident Evil 7”, which presumably means Ethan will be retired by the end of the game. “7” had a mind-bending story at times and a very well-executed plot twist, so it’s nice to see Capcom isn’t just going to leave those loose ends hanging. There was DLC for “7”, but players still have plenty of questions that the incoming sequel will hopefully answer. That is if it doesn’t get too busy establishing new viruses – the franchise isn’t exactly known for its easy-to-follow lore, after all.
Initially, “Village” was announced as coming to PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. A few months later and Capcom has reneged on that promise. Now, it’s going to be coming to last-gen as well. This is almost certainly because it’s been so difficult for people to get their hands on new consoles, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to have gotten easier by the time the game comes out. Rather than reduce their bottom line, Capcom is bringing the game to everybody. But the best version of the game is going to be on PS5, where it will support 4K, raytracing, and adaptive triggers; the demo was only released on PS5, after all.
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few Honorable Mentions:
Can’t wait to sink your teeth into “Resident Evil Village”? Well, you don’t have long to go. The game’s release date has been revealed as May 7th, 2021, so mark that on your calendar. This is more than four years since the release of “Resident Evil 7”, so hopefully, all that development time in between remakes means “Village” is going to be an awesome game. The best thing about a May release date is that “Village” probably won’t have too much competition, meaning as many people as possible will be able to play that and jump online to check out “Re:Verse” as well.
10 Things You Should Know About Resident Evil Village
Welcome to MojoPlays! Today, we’re looking at 10 things you should know about “Resident Evil Village” – and yes, we will tell you how tall she is.
Be warned, there are minor spoilers up ahead.
Ethan Is the Main Character
Though he was always a less intriguing character than his missing wife Mia since she’s the one who actually knows what’s going on with the virus, Ethan Winters is back as the protagonist for “Village”. We’re not too sure exactly how Ethan gets back into the game after settling down with Mia and having a child, but we do know that this child is important to the plot. It is a little surprising that Capcom would go back to Ethan instead of bringing back even more classic characters, especially with the incredible success of the recent remakes, but hopefully Ethan isn’t a one-hit-wonder.
It’s First Person Again
For twenty years, every mainline “Resident Evil” game was third person, with “Resident Evil 4” being one of the best examples of what an over-the-shoulder-shooter should be. Capcom mixed it up a little with the soft reboot of the series, “Resident Evil 7”, turning the game into a first-person horror hit. But it wasn’t for everyone, with some critics saying the game wasn’t a “true” “Resident Evil” game due to this gameplay change. Regardless, “7” was incredibly successful and if anything, being in first-person just made it scarier. For better or worse, first-person persists in “Resident Evil Village”, meaning you’ll be up close and personal with the evils within.
It’s Set in Europe
“Resident Evil” has no shortage of iconic settings, all the way from the original Spencer Mansion to the Baker ranch. Yet again we will bid Capcom’s version of the US goodbye, as “Village” is set in rural Europe. Much like when “Resident Evil 4” went to a sinister village in Spain, “Village” is headed a similar way. In one of the showcases, you could catch a glimpse of the currency Ethan uses which is Romanian leu. Romania is, of course, home to the famous region of Transylvania, and Transylvania, in turn, is bordered by the snowy and hostile Carpathian mountains. Almost certainly this is where the game will take place.
They’re Vampires
Pre-release material so far suggests the primary antagonists of “Village” are a secluded group of vampires. Before the demo dropped there was only speculation that they were vampires, but after roaming their stately castle; seeing the blood and guts they eat and drink; reading that they’re not keen on sunlight; and learning about the Transylvania setting, it’s clear that we’ll be facing genuine vampires this time. These vampires are led by the 9 foot 6 inch-tall Lady Dimitrescu, who’s taken a special interest in Ethan Winters. Also seen in trailers are strange witches and werewolves, so there’s going to be plenty of fresh enemies and encounters.
“Resident Evil 4” Early Builds
You may not realize when you play, but this classic had a tumultuous development. Though the final version saw Leon Kennedy fight infected hoards in Spain, along with plenty of other memorable monsters, it was originally planned to have more unique supernatural elements. There was going to be ghosts, ghouls, and an ominous “hook man” who would pursue Leon. “Resident Evil 4” turned out great regardless, but it seems Capcom is revisiting the early versions of “4” to take inspiration for “Village”. In a lot of ways, “Village” might become a spiritual successor to “Resident Evil 4” in a way its direct successor, “Resident Evil 5”, never was.
Chris Might Be a Villain
Nobody was expecting it when Chris Redfield showed up at the end of “Resident Evil 7” to save Ethan at the last second. The good news for long-time fans is that Chris is back in “Village”, but he might be more foe than friend. It’s Chris who brings Ethan to Europe, presumably to take down the vampire clan, but he also may pose a threat to Ethan and Mia’s child. He’s certainly not the heroic Chris we’ve come to know, shooting Mia in the trailer. It’s possible that she could’ve been infected, but we’ll have to wait and see what the truth is behind this scene. Fingers crossed Chris finds some boulders he can punch, though.
Grid-Based Inventory
As well as zombies, one other thing is synonymous with “Resident Evil”: merciless inventory management. You spend just as much time trying to work out how many healing items you really need to have on you at once as you do fighting outbreaks of deadly viruses. So purists will be pleased to hear that a grid-based inventory system more similar to “Resident Evil 4” will be making a return. Unforgiving inventory screens never really went away, and have been just as important in the two big remakes, but it’s good to hear Capcom is still sticking to “Resi’s” survival horror roots.
It Will Conclude the “RE7” Story
If you still haven’t warmed to Ethan Winters and his plight, then there’s good news: “Village” is going to wrap up the story arc begun in “Resident Evil 7”, which presumably means Ethan will be retired by the end of the game. “7” had a mind-bending story at times and a very well-executed plot twist, so it’s nice to see Capcom isn’t just going to leave those loose ends hanging. There was DLC for “7”, but players still have plenty of questions that the incoming sequel will hopefully answer. That is if it doesn’t get too busy establishing new viruses – the franchise isn’t exactly known for its easy-to-follow lore, after all.
It’s on Last Gen Consoles
Initially, “Village” was announced as coming to PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. A few months later and Capcom has reneged on that promise. Now, it’s going to be coming to last-gen as well. This is almost certainly because it’s been so difficult for people to get their hands on new consoles, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to have gotten easier by the time the game comes out. Rather than reduce their bottom line, Capcom is bringing the game to everybody. But the best version of the game is going to be on PS5, where it will support 4K, raytracing, and adaptive triggers; the demo was only released on PS5, after all.
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few Honorable Mentions:
“Re:Verse”
This Standalone Multiplayer Mode Will Be Free for People Who Buy “Village”.Collector’s Edition
This Edition Includes a Statue of Chris, a Map, an Art Book, and Even a New Difficulty Setting.It’s Releasing in May
Can’t wait to sink your teeth into “Resident Evil Village”? Well, you don’t have long to go. The game’s release date has been revealed as May 7th, 2021, so mark that on your calendar. This is more than four years since the release of “Resident Evil 7”, so hopefully, all that development time in between remakes means “Village” is going to be an awesome game. The best thing about a May release date is that “Village” probably won’t have too much competition, meaning as many people as possible will be able to play that and jump online to check out “Re:Verse” as well.
