The Resident Evil franchise is one of the most prolific in video games and regularly releases new content for its fans. The franchise has long roots, starting in the 1990s and regularly releasing games into the 2020s. In particular, numerous games were released during the 2010s and some years even had two or three titles.
As beloved as the franchise is with its large number of well-received entries, it’s not the most consistent series in gaming. The episodes, even the main ones, are known for their varying quality. The 2010s were no different, and Metacritic showcases the vastly different receipts the Resident Evil games received in this decade.
9 Umbrella Corps was one of the least liked games in the franchise (38)
The level of action to horror has been a controversial topic in the Resident Evil series, with more action-heavy games often receiving lukewarm reception. Few bow as low as 2016 umbrella companya competitive shooter where factions of mercenaries competed to wipe out each other.
Critics and fans alike read umbrella companydescribes it as a generic shooter title with Resident Evil aesthetically plastered. Although the game has some advantages, umbrella company was considered boring and lacking in innovation compared to much better games in the genre and in the franchise.
8 Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City stuck in the shadow of its own series (52)
The events of Raccoon City make up one of the most beloved sagas in all Resident Evilconsisting of the beloved Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Nemesis. Many other games that attempted to relive the era were looked down upon by fans for failing to live up to the early games.
2012’s Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City tried to tell a new story in this saga, but failed. Raccoon City is a multiplayer squad shooter where players control Umbrella mercenaries, who fight their way through the Raccoon City Outbreak. While not hated, the game was noted to be generic and disappointing, with poor design and lack of vision.
7 Resident Evil 6 was the worst received main title (60)
While most games in the main series of Resident Evil range from beloved to beloved, the saga was considered to be marked after Resident Evil 4. Resident Evil 5 had positive reviews with more fan opinion, while 2012’s Resident Evil 6 was considered the low point of the mainline series.
Given average ratings by critics, while largely disliked by fans, Resident Evil 6 was criticized for the overall low quality of the individual campaigns and for losing much of what made the series unique. In addition, many fans do not like the plot, as they find it unoriginal and unintelligent.
6 Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D tried to expand a beloved game mode (65)
Entering the ‘Mercenaries’ game mode Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5 was a welcome addition to the games. It changed the pace of survival horror into a frenetic action party where players try to kill as many zombies as possible within a time limit. In both games, however, it was unlockable side content.
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D tried to extend this mode into a game in its own right. It received widely varying reviews upon its release in 2011, with some outlets applauding it. Nevertheless, Mercenaries 3DThe overall review scores are mediocre, with the consensus being that there isn’t enough content to justify the price.
5 Resident Evil: 0 HD Remaster kept the quality of the original without innovating (70)
2002’s Resident Evil 0 was released as a prequel to the original Resident Evil. It followed the supporting character Rebecca Chambers as she and convict Billy Coen must survive and explore an abandoned Umbrella training ground. Like many games in the franchise, it had two player characters, but it was unique in letting the player switch between them at any time.
in 2016, Resident Evil 0 was re-released as Resident Evil 0: HD Remaster, bringing the same gameplay to modern consoles with cutting edge graphics. The remaster received moderate to good reviews. Despite some criticism for not innovating the game at all, many critics agreed that the base gameplay remained strong enough to warrant a good score.
4 Resident Evil: Revelations was inconsistent episodic survival horror (70)
In addition to the main titles, Resident Evil has a number of side games designed to explore what other main characters do during major events. In 2012, Resident Evil: Revelations followed series mainstays Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine shortly after the events of Resident Evil 4.
Unlike the more action-oriented 4, Revelations harks back to the franchise’s survival horror roots, with an emphasis on evasion and problem solving as well as combat. Revelations received reasonable reviews and was especially praised for its horror atmosphere. Though the inconsistent quality between episodes was often criticized.
3 Resident Evil: Revelations 2 built on its strengths (75)
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 followed its predecessor in telling an episodic horror story that centered on out-of-focus main characters: Claire Redfield and Barry Burkin. It wasn’t revolutionary compared to the first one Revelationsbut it built on what made that game work.
This move paid off, as the entry received good reviews for a Resident Evil game at the time. Reviewers praised the plot, gameplay, and how it embraced the series’ unusual and strange stories without going overboard. 2015’s Revolutions 2 received moderate criticism for technical issues, but was considered a strong entry in the franchise.
2 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was a return to form (86)
After the split fan’s opinion of Resident Evil 5 and the negative reviews of Resident Evil 6, many players were not optimistic for the next entry on the mainline. However, early materials for 2017 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard showed that it was largely separated from its immediate predecessors, telling a new story and taking a sharp step back to challenging, atmospheric survival-horror gameplay.
Following in the footsteps of new protagonist Ethan Winters trying to escape the Baker family and their ruined plantation, 5 was hailed as a return to form for the franchise after several stumbling blocks. Praised for its thrilling gameplay, heartfelt fears, and a more down-to-earth and calm story, Biological hazard set the tone for the franchise’s successes in recent years.
1 Resident Evil 2 updated a classic (91)
The original Resident Evil 2 was a beloved entry in the franchise and considered by many fans to be the pinnacle of the series’ puzzle-focused, challenging gameplay. A total remake was released in 2019. Resident Evil 2 took the story and many other elements from the original, and recreated them in the modern RE Engine, eliminating the overhead view for over-the-shoulder third person.
The results were impressive. Fans and critics took a shower Resident Evil 2 with love, believing it to be one of the best titles in the Resident Evil franchise and the entire horror genre. From the graphics and gameplay to the characters, Resident Evil 2 was widely loved. It was even nominated for Game of the Year.
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