Coming as a surprise announcement early in 2012, Resident Evil 6 appeared primed to reinfect the world, casting fan favorites Leon and Chris, along with the Wesker’s son Jake, into a new game with a scope never before seen in the series. 

With Capcom’s franchise reinvigoration came concerns about the series’ change of direction towards becoming a game with more mainstream appeal by shedding some of its horror roots in favor of a more action-oriented approach. 

Was Capcom able to revive Resident Evil into a more powerful creature than ever before? Read Watch the special review past the break to find out!

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