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We're in the age of the remake every publisher is recreating its old favourites with new engines and assets. But there's one publisher that's doing things differently. Here's why Resident Evil's remakes stand out above the rest.

=== Before you watch ===

Content warning: Blood, Gore, Violence

=== Sources ===

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=== Chapters ===

00:00 Intro
00:42 The Shot for Shot Remake
02:06 What Capcom Does Different
03:21 How To Stay Faithful
05:43 Modernisation
07:02 Addressing Criticism
07:57 Accessibility
09:25 Why RE Remakes Work
10:27 The Problem with Remakes
12:58 Conclusion

=== Games Shown ===

Demon's Souls (2020)
The Last of Us: Part I (2022)
Mafia: Definitive Edition (2020)
Resident Evil (2002)
Resident Evil 4 (2023)
Resident Evil 2 (2019)
Dead Space (2023)
Shadow Of The Colossus (2018)
Myst (2020)
Yakuza Kiwami 2 (2017)
Dead Space (2008)
Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020)
Pokémon: Let's Go Eevee! And Pikachu! (2018)
Ratchet And Clank (2016)
Marvel's SpiderMan Remastered (2020)
Florence (2018)
Alien: Isolation (2014)
Spyro Reignited Trilogy (2018)
Goldeneye 007 (2023)
Bioshock Infinite (2013)
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (1998)
The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013)
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (2017)
The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000)
Mafia (2002)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl (2021)
Resident Evil 3 (2020)
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999)
Silent Hill 2 (2001)
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game (2010)
Titanfall (2014)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas The Definitive Edition (2021)
Metroid Prime: Remastered (2023)
Silent Hill 2 (Unreleased)
System Shock (2023)
System Shock (1994)
Metroid: Zero Mission (2004)
Warcraft III: Reforged (2020)

=== Credits ===

Music by Kwon    • Video  
Music by Dixxy    / @dixxymusic4098  

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