Resident Evil 7's Best Character Is RE Village's Most Underused
The Resident Evilseries is packed with memorable and over-the-top characters, and the modern Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village are no exception - but there's one character introduced in Resident Evil 7 that was wasted in Resident Evil Village: Mia Winters. Despite being a major force for the story in RE7, with many impactful and emotional moments throughout, that strong foundation wasn't built upon in Village.
[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village.]
Following the lukewarm reception of Resident Evil 6, the best-selling Resident Evil 7 shook things up by changing to a first-person perspective and introducing a new player-character: Ethan Winters. At the start of Resident Evil 7, Ethan is trying to track down his missing wife Mia. His search leads him to the home of the Bakers, a once-ordinary family living in rural Louisiana, infected by the Mold and subsequently turned into deranged, cannibalistic murderers.
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Mia's complicated relationship with the Bakers, her own mental dysfunction, and her mysterious past that unfolds over the course of Resident Evil 7 make her a compelling character with an interesting and emotional journey. While Mia and her enigmatic disappearance, along with her shifting allegiances, take center stage in Resident Evil 7, her role is noticeably pared down in Resident Evil Village, which is a missed opportunity for the game's story.
Mia plays a major part in Resident Evil 7's strong opening sequence, as players were shocked to discover her unharmed, very early on in the game's campaign. It's immediately clear that something is wrong, however, as Mia
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