Though it employs a first-person perspective rather than fixed third-person camera angles like the very first game, RE7 still revives several dormant concepts central to the series' identity: cryptic puzzles, collectible keys, limited saves, inventory management-even healing herbs return. Now, finally, Resident Evil 7 is taking the series back to its roots. All of this felt like an unwanted detour for a franchise originally rooted in survival-horror. The fifth game introduced co-op, the sixth doubled down on action, and offshoots like Operation Raccoon City focused entirely on shooting. Expect to learn more about this one as we get closer to release.Īt some point, Resident Evil stopped being scary.
Regardless, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick promises Red Dead 2 will offer "incredible emotional depth," as well as a "big, sprawling, optimistic view of America."ĭeveloper Rockstar generally plays it close to the chest but always seems to have an ace up its sleeve. The game may take place after the original Red Dead Redemption and star protagonist John Marston's son Jack-along with six other gunslingers, judging by the game's Magnificent 7-inspired key art. There's also a multiplayer component that will complement the story-driven single-player campaign.
For example, it's still an open-world game set in an expansive swath of the American south and the northern portions of Mexico. Unfortunately, we currently know almost nothing beyond some big picture bullet points. Yes, it's really happening: Rockstar's 2010 open world western will have a sequel by the end of 2017.
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