10 Most Disappointing Video Game Sequels Of All Time
7. Resident Evil 6
There will
always be highs and lows for any long-running series. In the case of Capcom’s
beloved survival horror franchise Resident Evil, the sixth numbered release
would probably qualify as a major low.
Resident Evil 4 changed the formula forever. It implemented a new, visceral, action focus to proceedings, but it pulled it off with aplomb. It’s one of the most celebrated games ever made, in fact, and the pressure of following it up was surely immense.
In attempting to do so, Capcom gave us Resident Evil 5 and 6. The former may not be a masterpiece by any means, but it remains an enjoyable enough action-heavy romp, packed with some of the most absurd and memorable moments the series has to offer. Resident Evil 6, sadly, seemed to take this new direction a little too far.
It tried very hard to apply the fanservice (Chris Redfield and Leon Kennedy meet in one super-theatrical cutscene), but none of its campaigns really felt like the beloved series. Resident Evil’s reputation truly suffered, but thankfully Resident Evil 7 and Village have gone some way to reviving it.