Why Capcom is the King of Remakes

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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 Spider-Man 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 (2024)
System Shock (2023)
System Shock (1994)
Metroid: Zero Mission (2004)
Warcraft III: Reforged (2020)

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