Exciting Twist: Resident Evil 9 Set to Revolutionize with Breakthrough Launch Feature

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Resident Evil 9 needs to bring back the third-person perspective that has been a staple of the franchise since its inception.

Fans have expressed their strong desire for a third-person perspective in order to maintain the series' authentic essence and achieve the optimal gaming experience. Capcom has been responsive to this feedback and, as evidenced by its inclusion of a third-person option in Resident Evil Village, has recognized the significance of this viewpoint for fans. To cater to both preferences, a potential solution could be the incorporation of a dual perspective feature in the future release of Resident Evil 9.

The Resident Evil series, like many long-running gaming franchises, has established several features over the years that have become iconic elements of the franchise. These include elements such as cheesy dialogue, saving the game with typewriters, the presence of a merchant, and the need to solve unrealistic environmental puzzles. It is expected that Resident Evil 9 will continue to incorporate these familiar tropes in some capacity.

While each new installment of Resident Evil aims to introduce fresh elements, it still remains true to the series' core essence, often expressed through these classic tropes. Though seemingly insignificant individually, these tropes collectively contribute to the distinct Resident Evil experience, which would not be the same without them. While some recent games in the series have attempted to deviate from these tropes, one essential franchise staple must make a comeback in Resident Evil 9: the third-person perspective.

Resident Evil 9 Should Have a Third-Person Mode on Launch

Starting with the Resident Evil franchise, a third-person camera perspective has been utilized since its inception. In the original Resident Evil trilogy, as well as games like Code Veronica and Resident Evil 0, the camera maintains a fixed angle, almost as if it were mounted on the environment's wall. This ensures that the player-character is always seen from a third-person viewpoint. When Resident Evil 4 marked the franchise's transition to a new generation of consoles, the perspective shifted to an over-the-shoulder one, while still remaining third-person, which felt like a natural progression from the original games. The only deviation from this pattern can be found in the light gun spin-offs of Resident Evil, such as Resident Evil Survivor.

However, everything changed with the arrival of Resident Evil 7 in 2017. Marketed as a soft reboot for the franchise, possibly influenced by the release of the P.T. demo, Resident Evil 7 abandoned the series' traditional third-person perspective in favor of a first-person one. While this decision made sense in terms of delivering an intense and personal survival horror experience, it did not please all fans, as they felt it compromised the core identity of the Resident Evil series.

Capcom stuck to their guns with Resident Evil Village, despite its divisive reception and use of a first-person perspective. However, with the success of the recent Resident Evil remakes, fans have become vocal about their preference for third-person camera angles, seeing them as the ideal gameplay experience that modernizes the franchise while maintaining its original essence. To respond to this feedback, Capcom added a third-person mode to Resident Evil Village in October of last year.

It is evident that Capcom has listened to fans who favor a third-person perspective for Resident Evil. It would now feel contradictory for Resident Evil 9 not to be a third-person game. While Capcom may argue that Resident Evil is scarier in first-person, it does not align with the majority of fans' desires. The best solution to this issue would be to include two camera options in Resident Evil 9: one offering a classic third-person perspective for fans and another providing a more intense and personal first-person angle for players. However, it is important to consider potential challenges when developing certain cinematic moments.