There are tons of fun to be had, but it could be better!
Some key points that this game offers:
- 1 vs 4
- Character Builds
- Procedural item placement
Gameplay & Controls:
Resident Evil 3 Remake lacks a New Game Plus mode, which was deeply disappointing. Personally, that was the one Remake I was truly looking forward to. To make up for that we have Resident Evil Resistance.
It’s a 4 vs 1 online multiplayer game with one game mode. 4 Survivors have to work together to escape from the 1, the Mastermind. As Survivors, you need to work together to keep each other alive whilst you work together finding a means of escape. To prevent your escape the Mastermind will lock doors and place nasty surprises around every nook and corner to prevent you from escaping. These range from a variety of Zombie and other BOW types, to traps and other devious tricks.
There are several different Masterminds to choose from, all popular RE villains such as Annette Birkin, Alex Wesker, and Ozwell Spencer himself! Each of them has its own unique skills and abilities. The Survivors are all a bunch of random strangers that have to band together to survive. We have several different survivors, each with their own unique abilities and skills. Adding to their capabilities, each Survivor represents a class; January Van Sant being a hacker, for example, that can take down the camera’s the Mastermind uses to deter the survivor’s progress.
Even though there are limited maps to play on, no map is ever the same. Key items are always randomly placed so it is always a search and go for these items to progress. Valerie Harmon is a key survivor to have in every match. Not only is she a healer but her ability to scan the environment for key items and resources are key to victory. She is a must have character, because the game lacks a mini-map so her ability to scan the surrounding area really is a lifesaver.
Playing as another survivor does make the lack of a mini-map feel like a nuisance but the lacking adds to the challenge and immersion. Survivor combat is rather effective but unbalanced at times. Some actions feel way too underpowered with others feeling overpowered again.
Graphics:
The game is more than just beautiful. The character models were created remarkably well. Each survivor has their own unique appearance and personality. Enemy models were given the same treatment. Whether it’s our regular favourite Zombies or those nasty Lickers, they all look remarkably well designed. Level design is gorgeous! Every corridor, room, and hallway has been cleverly designed to be a battleground, or struggle for survival.
The only issue I have with the graphics is weapons fire, every now and then weapons fire will give you this feedback that makes it seem like the bullet never hit the target.
RE Resistance shares the same beauty that RE3 Remake has to a point, so you are in for visual splendour!
Sounds:
Voice over artists did a decent job with their scripts. Adding witty comments or creepy gestures as you struggle to escape or kill your experiments…
The music complements the game’s tension and atmosphere magnificently.
Replayability:
As you play and complete matches, you are rewarded with RP; this is used again to buy new gear to help you in your future fights. You also rank up with the Survivor/ Mastermind you play as, and as they rank up, they unlock new skills.
MGR Gaming’s Conclusions:
Spoilers Ahead:
RE Resistance gives you a lot of Dead by Daylight vibes, essentially it is similar in concept. The gameplay is fun and entertaining, but it runs dry very quickly. Playing as the Mastermind is the real fun here. You have more control and the mission parameters are so much more unique and fun.
There are a lot of fun and unique features present. Controlling BOW’s, taking the fight to the survivors. This is quite the treat, albeit controlling them being difficult and clunky at times. There are microtransactions in the game. You can buy boosters that allow you to earn RP faster, boosters can also be earned by playing the game.
The limited maps do limit the fun quite a bit though. There’s plenty of space for growth, and the overall idea is certainly appealing. This can be the making of something rather brilliant for sure. They just need to rework and improve the game mechanics.
The Official trailer for Resident Evil Resistance.
