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Resident Evil Requiem: Why Its 'Fan Service' Is Truly Earned After 30 Years

July 11, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

Many fans who grew up with the original Resident Evil likely share a strikingly similar first memory: that chilling moment on the first floor, east wing, accompanied by a sudden, heart-stopping cacophony. While the indelible image of the series' debut zombie slowly turning its decomposing face towards the camera also stands out, there’s no denying the foundational impact of 1996’s Resident Evil. Beyond these initial frights, what truly resonated was its unprecedented ability to evoke genuine dread and a relentless, sweaty-palmed panic, a level of psychological immersion I hadn't imagined games could deliver back then.

The Resident Evil series has since embarked on a remarkable journey, undergoing numerous reinventions over three decades. After countless transformations, few franchises are more deserving of a celebratory "victory lap" like the one we've recently experienced with Resident Evil Requiem (naturally, some spoilers will follow...).