Which Resident Evil do you start with?

However, if you prefer first-person horror, we recommend starting with Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. It's the beginning of the Ethan Winters storyline and an excellent game that uses the more immersive first-person camera to heighten the horror.
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Does it matter which Resident Evil you start with?

The order doesn't really matter. The only entries with strong enough story connections to matter (imo) are RE7 > RE: Village. The rest I think you can play in pretty much any order and get enough to stay invested in.
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Is it better to play Leon or Claire first?

For the best story experience in Resident Evil 2 Remake, most players suggest Claire first, as her campaign provides crucial lore and context for Leon's, making his story feel more complete and impactful as the "second" act (often called "Scenario A/B"), while gameplay-wise, playing Leon first might ease you in with slightly more conventional weapons before Claire's more diverse arsenal. 
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Do I need to play Resident Evil 1-3 before 4?

No, re is one of those francbises where you don't necessarily need to play the previous game to understand what's going on, they make it so that you can start anywhere and be fine.
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Do I need to play Resident Evil in order to understand?

Do I need to play all Resident Evil games to understand what's going on? If you really want to know everything about the world of Resident Evil, sure, but while there's definitely a connective narrative tissue between each game, they all tell complete stories in isolation.
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What Resident Evil Should You Play FIRST?

Should I play re 1 or re 0 first?

You should play Resident Evil 1 (the HD Remake) first, then Resident Evil 0, to get the best story experience and avoid spoilers, as RE0 spoils key plot points for RE1 and has frustrating mechanics; playing RE1 (Remake) first offers the classic, essential survival horror introduction before diving into the prequel's story. 
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What is the correct order to play Resident Evil games?

With series newcomers in mind, the brief plot synopses below contain only mild spoilers such as broad plot points and character introductions.
  • Resident Evil 0. ...
  • Resident Evil. ...
  • Resident Evil 2. ...
  • Resident Evil 3. ...
  • Resident Evil: Code – Veronica. ...
  • Resident Evil 4. ...
  • Resident Evil Revelations. ...
  • Resident Evil 5.
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Are resident evil 1 and 2 connected?

Yes, Resident Evil 2 is directly connected to Resident Evil 1, taking place just two months after the mansion incident, showing the wider T-Virus outbreak in Raccoon City and introducing new main characters Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, while expanding on the Umbrella Corporation's conspiracies and characters from the first game. While you can play them somewhat independently, RE2 builds on the events and characters established in RE1.
 
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Can I skip RE3 to play RE4?

At the end of the day RE3 is utterly skippable. Do to a deal Capcom made with Sega they had the rights to the sequel and Nemesis is really a side story. Other than that you have things in a solid order. If you've never played Nemesis which was VERY common back in the 2000s it makes parts of 5 confusing.
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Which Resident Evil game is the goriest?

Having been designed with more weapons and monsters for a faster-paced experience, Resident Evil 4 is the most violent game in the series. An average play-through requires gamers to kill over 900 enemies. GWR Video Gamer's Edition 2008.
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Is Claire Redfield a final girl?

Claire Redfield the final girl of Resident Evil and Allyson Nelson the final girl of the Halloween trilogy.
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Is Claire's story shorter than Leon's?

Yes, Claire's campaign is generally considered slightly shorter than Leon's in the Resident Evil 2 Remake, especially her "B" scenario, because it skips some early sections, has different item placements for faster progression, and offers different paths, though both main scenarios are similar in overall length, with slight variations based on player skill and scenario order (A or B). 
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Do Leon and Claire marry?

No, Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield are not married in the official Resident Evil canon; they are close allies and friends who met during the Raccoon City incident, but their relationship never became romantic, with Leon often having a more developed, albeit complicated, connection with Ada Wong, and Claire developing feelings for Steve Burnside, while fan fiction often pairs them together.
 
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Which Resident Evil for beginners?

If you're getting into the series for the first time, I recommend playing the remakes. Capcom has remade Resident Evils 1-4. The remakes are very faithful to the original games but change up the gameplay mechanics and controls to make them easier and more in line with modern gaming standards.
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Should I play as Chris or Jill first on Reddit?

But in general Jill is better for a first playthrough because you get a bit more story and character interactions in the beginning starting you on your trip through the mansion while in Chris' campaign it's "Bam, you're here now, go do your thing." which is nicer once you've played the game at least once.
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Why don't people like the RE3 REmake?

Resident Evil 3 (RE3) remake is disliked primarily for being short, cutting significant content from the original game (like branching paths and key locations), making Nemesis a less terrifying, more scripted stalker, and shifting from survival horror towards action, leading to a feeling of rushed development and wasted potential compared to the beloved RE2 remake. 
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Are Far Cry 3 and 4 connected?

Some of the gameplay elements were directly taken from Far Cry 3. Exotic locations, hunting, and the freedom for players to complete missions through different approaches were maintained in Far Cry 4.
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Why was RE1.5 cancelled?

Resident Evil 1.5 was scrapped because producer Shinji Mikami and the development team felt it was becoming "dull and boring," lacking the suspense, story cohesion, and connection to the original game required, despite being over halfway complete. Key issues included a disjointed narrative, visuals that weren't scary enough, and different creative visions between Mikami and director Hideki Kamiya, leading to a decision to restart development for a stronger Resident Evil 2.
 
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What are the scariest Resident Evil games?

The scariest Resident Evil game is widely considered to be Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (RE7) due to its immersive first-person perspective, intense atmosphere, and focus on vulnerability, with many also praising the terrifying House Beneviento section in Resident Evil Village (RE8) and the tension of the original Resident Evil (RE1) Remake and Resident Evil 2 Remake (RE2R) for their masterful horror.
 
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Are RE 5 and 6 connected?

Those two are the same "saga" so to speak. RE5 and RE6 are their own stories, effectively, and can be played whenever.
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Is Jill Valentine in Resident Evil 3?

Nicole Tompkins voiced and provided motion capture for Jill in the 2020 Resident Evil 3 remake, and reprised her role in the CG animated film Resident Evil: Death Island. Atsuko Yuya voiced Jill in the Japanese versions of the games.
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Which Resident Evil game sold the most?

The best-selling Resident Evil game is currently the Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019), which has sold over 16 million copies, followed closely by Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 7. Capcom's official Platinum Titles list consistently ranks the RE2 remake at the top, showcasing the strong performance of recent remakes and popular mainline entries like RE5 and RE7.
 
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Who is the main villain in Resident Evil?

Albert Wesker is the main antagonist of the Resident Evil franchise.
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Are all the resident evils connected?

The chronological order for the main series is 0 > 1 > 2 and 3 take place pretty much at the same time > Code Veronica > 4 > 5 > 6 > 7 > 8. You don't need to play them all in order since they're not always connected, but this the chronological order of events.
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