For many years, Resident Evil has persistently advanced, shifting from fixed-camera survival horror to dynamic co-op action and first-person psychological dread. These changes have occasionally put the franchise on the verge of losing its fundamental identity. Nevertheless, through resets, remakes, and refinement, Capcom has reconnected with the series’ core: structured vulnerability, spatial tension, and controlled escalation.

In Resident Evil 9, the franchise seems to embody confidence rather than being merely reactive. In this edition of How It Hits, we delve into how Resident Evil navigated its obstacles and why it now feels as if everything has finally come together.

Resident Evil Requiem is available now.