Resident Evil Requiem leans too much on the series’ past
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Leon Kennedy, one of the game’s protagonists.
Resident Evil turns 30 this year. The series is full of history - the new Resident Evil Requiem is technically the ninth mainline game, but there are a bunch of spinoffs, remakes, movies, and even a TV show - which can make it fun to follow for fans. But it's also intimidating for people like me who haven't played everything. The latest release, Resident Evil Requiem, tries to appeal to both sides by starring a new character, the cowering FBI agent Grace Ashcroft, and a series favorite, action hero Leon Kennedy.
Initially, it really works: the first half of Resident Evil Requiem is one of the freshest horror games I've ever played. But as t …
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Gaming Entertainment Resident Evil Requiem leans too much on the series’ past Leon gets more of the spotlight when Grace should be the real star. Leon gets more of the spotlight when Grace should be the real star. by Jay Peters Mar 1, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC Leon Kennedy, one of the game’s protagonists. Image: Capcom Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Resident Evil turns 30 this year. The series is full of history — the new Resident Evil Requiem is technically the ninth mainline game, but there are a bunch of spinoffs, remakes, movies, and even a TV show — which can make it fun to follow for fans. But it’s also intimidating for people like me who haven’t played everything. The latest release, Resident Evil Requiem, tries to appeal to both sides by starring a new character, the cowering FBI agent Grace Ashcroft, and a series favorite, action hero Leon Kennedy. Initially, it really works: the first half of Resident Evil Requiem is one of the freshest horror games I’ve ever played. But as the game goes on, it gets bogged down by Resident Evil ’s past. **Spoilers for Resident Evil Requiem are below.** Grace Ashcroft, the game’s other protagonist. Image: Capcom For much of the first half of Requiem , the balance between the two is close to perfect. Most of the time, you’re playing as Grace, and her limited arsenal means you have to be thoughtful about every step and bullet. I was constantly on edge as I crept through the hallways of a medical care facility, narrowly creeping past horrors like a monster known only as “the girl” and a huge zombie wielding a butcher knife. And despite some connections to past games, Grace’s story stands on its own, meaning I wasn’t worried about lore I had missed while I was also trying to survive. When the game would switch to brief sections in Leon’s perspective, I could take out enemies that I felt powerless against as Grace with relative ease. ...
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