Resident Evil Requiem comes full circle with The Last of Us

Resident Evil requests One of the strongest entries in the entire franchise, bringing forth a story filled with a mix of wild action and sweat-inducing horror. Die-hardly Resident Evil Fan, I expected a lot from this game. However, I didn't expect it to be so emotional. Resident Evil VillageThe finale was a bit heartbreaking, though make a request The iconic Zombies series is capable of diving deeper into emotional depth. Resident Evil requests Sounds like a new era for the franchise, and it just might be The last of us Game for Thanksgiving.

In the past, the Resident Evil The franchise is well known for its scares and over-the-top moments. One of the most notable and stupid examples is Chris Redfield punching a boulder. Also in make a requestLeon can parry rockets if you really nail down the mechanic. The series isn't exactly known for emotional storytelling, though. Resident Evil requests Actually showing how all the staples can be in future chapters Resident Evil Balance with tropes and meaningful storytelling. The last of us The series is still one of the best stories in horror gaming, and the first game has Resident Evil 4 thanksgiving day The latter helped inspire The last of usBut now it seems that Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic story has taken over make a request In some key aspects.

Major spoilers ahead Resident Evil requests and The Last of Us Part 2.

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The Last of Us might be a very different game if Resident Evil 4 had never been made

Back in 2013, former Naughty Dog designer Ricky Cambier shared some of his inspiration. The last of us In an interview with MMGN, he said, 'We always wanted to take the character building and the interactions, look back a bit. IcoAnd mix it with stress and action Resident Evil 4“There have been a lot of sports inspired Resident Evil 4 Since its launch in 2005. Its effect on The last of us Games may not be as clear-cut dead spaceBut Naughty Dog certainly took its tension to heart when developing its zombie story.

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The last of us' The approach towards its main characters is also memorable. Although the mischievous dog made Joel and Ellie incredibly unique heroes, it's easy to see what direction Leon's main mission of escorting helped inspire. The last of us It will take with two characters.

The last of us' The first chapter was already emotionally heavy, but The Last of Us Part 2 Dove in even deeper. The Last of Us Part 2The story is controversial, but it seems that the choice of some mischievous dog had an effect. make a request Director Koshi Nakanishi. Besides the more emotional story, the two most obvious similarities between these games are the grounded, gritty gameplay and dual protagonists. Resident Evil No stranger to dual protagonists, this is the first time the series has used two main characters in this particular way.

Playing as Grace and Leon Resident Evil requests As Eli and Abby do, it feels incredibly different. Of course, Eli and Abby were at least both hardened from their world, so they're more capable than Grace in survival scenarios. However, both feel very different when played. Resident Evil requests It takes this approach and makes the difference feel more drastic. The age gap between Leon and Grace also gives off some serious Ellie and Joel vibes. It may not be quite the same as a father/daughter relationship, but it's clear that the pair have grown closer of late. make a requestthe story of In the post-credit scenes, Leon checks on Grace at work after returning to her job as an FBI analyst. Both feel like brother and sister in the finale, leaning towards it The last of us' The subject of creating a chosen family after so many losses.

Both Grace and Eli have suffered sudden, tragic loss

Grace and Eli lose their parental figures in shockingly violent and unexpected ways. Joel died in 2012 The Last of Us Part 2 Still inspires debate. Alyssa Ashcroft died in 2012 Resident Evil requests Not nearly as controversial, but the harsh violence of both deaths parallels each other. Given how sudden and heartbreaking Alyssa's death was, it's not surprising make a requestThe dev team used Joel's assassination as a template to work from.

Trauma in general is a big topic in both Resident Evil requests and The Last of Us Part 1 and Part 2. Grace and Leon have their own demons to deal with make a requestAnd Joel and Eli have lived more than any person should. In Leon's story Resident Evil requests It brings him back to the place that started all his crimes, and it's a wonderful development of the character. The two games do a beautiful job of exploring trauma in unique ways that also feel true to their respective worlds.

Resident Evil Requiem sets a new standard for the future of the series

Many fans are wondering what will happen next Resident Evil After the game make a request will be in stock. It was a few years ago Resident Evil 10The release date is here, but there are already many theories. make a request A fascinating and well-crafted story told, but it also left a lot of loose threads that Capcom plans to tie up in the next mainline chapter.

Capcom has also confirmed that a Resident Evil requests DLC is already in the works. A release date hasn't been announced yet, but hopefully either will answer the lingering questions later make a request Or set the stage Resident Evil 10. At this moment, all fans can do until then is guess what the players are waiting for. make a request has proven Resident Evil That's what it takes to land its emotional moments, and the next chapter will hopefully explore that even more.