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Description
A signature title in the survival horror game series, Resident Evil Gaiden was released for the Game Boy Color (GBC) and marked a departure in the franchise with its top-down perspective and first-person combat. Developed by M4 and published by Capcom, the game features iconic characters Leon S. Kennedy and Barry Burton on a mission to stop the Umbrella corporation on a zombie-infested luxury cruise ship.
The gameplay of Resident Evil Gaiden is distinguished by two main modes: the top-view "exploration mode" and the first-person "full screen battle mode", offering a unique experience in the series. With more than 100 rooms spread over 4 decks and a submarine, the game invites players to discover 11 stunning settings while collecting and using more than 100 items, including 7 weapons and 3 types of armor. Intelligent enemies in the game are able to detect the player through sight, smell, and different fields of vision, adding a level of strategy and tension to the gameplay experience.
As for the plot, Resident Evil Gaiden focuses on Barry Burton's mission to rescue Leon S. Kennedy and stop a new bio-organic weapon developed by Umbrella. The story takes place on the ocean liner STARLIGHT, where players face a horde of passengers turned into zombies. The narrative also introduces Lucia, a new character who accompanies Barry and who has the ability to witness the presence of the bio-organic weapon.
Despite being a unique entry in the series, Resident Evil Gaiden has received mixed reviews, with some praising its attempt to innovate within the limitations of the GBC platform, while others criticizing its departure from the classic Resident Evil formula. Nevertheless, the game is a collector's item for fans and an interesting curiosity in the history of survival horror games.
Resident Evil Gaiden has not been re-released on other platforms, remaining exclusive to the GBC. This is partly due to its mixed reception and significant differences in gameplay and style compared to other titles in the series. However, it remains a notable example of how the Resident Evil series has explored different approaches and styles of gameplay over the years, maintaining its place in gaming culture as a franchise that isn't afraid to experiment and evolve.
For those interested in video game history and the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Gaiden offers a unique perspective and a different challenge worth exploring. Although it may not be available on modern platforms, its legacy continues through the community of fans and collectors who appreciate its place in the evolution of survival horror games.
History
The story of "Resident Evil Gaiden" takes place on an ocean liner called STARLIGHT, where Barry Burton is sent on a rescue mission to find Leon S. Kennedy, who had previously been sent to investigate a bio-organic weapon developed by the corporation. Umbrella. Upon arriving, Barry discovers that the crew has been transformed into zombies and meets Lucia, a girl survivor who seems to have a premonitory connection to the B.O.W., the bio-organic weapon.
Barry rescues Lucia from an attack by the B.O.W., but the creature soon kidnaps her, leaving Barry uncertain whether Lucia could be the B.O.W. disguised. During the search for him, Barry finds Leon unconscious, the victim of an accident inside the ship. Together, they decide to find LucÃa and stop the B.O.W.
As they progress, they discover that the B.O.W. is actually an entity that can change shape, which explains Lucia's connection to the creature. Eventually, it is revealed that Lucia was infected with a virus that allows her to sense the presence of the B.O.W., but she is not the creature. The real B.O.W. he had been manipulating the characters to carry out his own evil plans.
The story culminates with a final confrontation in which Barry and Leon face the B.O.W. in a decisive battle. After intense combat, they manage to defeat the creature and secure the liner. The mission concludes with the destruction of the B.O.W. and the rescue of LucÃa, who is taken to a safe place to receive treatment for her infection.
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GBC
Action / Survival Horror / Zombies 