Articles Resident Evil Veronica

Since 2009, gamers around the world have come to expect that late August marks the time for gamescom, the world’s largest video game trade show. This year in Cologne, Germany, leading game developers and publishers will gather for the 18th time to announce the release of their projects, along with numerous journalists and gamers who want to stay up to date on the industry’s most significant events.

The very first game to open Summer Game Fest was Resident Evil Veronica — a reimagining of Resident Evil Code: Veronica. Franchise fans undoubtedly welcomed the announcement with enthusiasm: more than 1 million people have already added the game to their wishlists. Still, the overall excitement around the project seems a little less intense than it was during the reveals of Resident Evil Requiem or the Resident Evil 4 remake. Part of the reason is simple: Resident Evil Veronica had been leaked online long before the official announcement. But there is another factor as well — the mixed reputation of the original Resident Evil Code: Veronica, which remains something of a black sheep in the series for many players. Because of that, not everyone fully understands what to expect from its new version. This article will focus precisely on the unusual nature of Code: Veronica and the potential of a remake that could very well turn into a true masterpiece if Capcom plays its cards right.