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You’re not cursing out the protagonist for being unable to open a door while a threat looms the top spot. Leon finds himself surrounded by infected villagers in Resident Evil 4. Photo Courtesy CapcomResident Evil 4 (RE4) is nothing short of a masterpiece. Since its initial release on the GameCube in 2005, it has been ported and remastered time and time again — and for good reason. Here, you play as Resident Evil regular Leon S. Kennedy, a special agent (with enviable hair) who’s tasked with rescuing the president’s daughter, Ashley Graham, from a sinister cult. In true RE fashion, the game gives us zombie-like villains instead of the series’ ever-present T-virus, we battle the parasite-spawned Plaga.
Throughout the game, you’ll square off against Plaga-infected villagers, chainsaw-wielding Germany WhatsApp Number Data sisters, and spike-riddled monsters that are fittingly called Iron Maidens and other bizarre bio-weapons. “Ashley — we’re not in Raccoon City anymore!” | Leon and Ashley in Resident Evil 4. Photo Courtesy CapcomFor me, part of RE4’s thrill comes from the fact that you have to stand still to shoot. That’s right — there’s no running-and-gunning here. At times that can be a source of frustration, for sure, but, for the most part, it just makes space for heart-pounding dashes to fleeting safety. Plus, this installment in the Resident Evil franchise features fan-favorite characte.
Ada Wong and introduced us to the strangely memorable “What are ya sellin’?” cloak-wearing Merchant.Eternal Darkness Sanity’s RequiemWhile Metal Gear Solid’s Psycho Mantis boss fight held the title of “best psychological horror moment in gaming” for a bit, it’s safe to say that Eternal Darkness dethrones Hideo Kojima’s well-executed moment of terror. Developed by Silicon Knights, the game follows Alexandra Roivas, a college grad who, following her grandfather’s death, discovers a strange tome in his Rhode Island mansion. Alexandra giving off Buffy the Vampire Slayer energy in Eternal Darkness Sanity’s Requiem. Photo Courtesy Silicon KnightsThis book transports you across many centuries, into the lives of 12 chosen characters who have all been touched by a
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