Should Capcom Remake Resident Evil 5 Next?

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Last month, after several years of teasing, Capcom finally confirmed the long-awaited remake of Resident Evil 4. Of course, the game's announcement is hardly surprising at this point, especially since Capcom found itself the king of remakes after successfully bringing back the first three games in the Resident Evil franchise.

However, while Resident Evil 4 Remake is still developing, players are naturally wondering what Capcom plans to do with the franchise next. The studio will likely create a sequel to Resident Evil Village first before venturing back to doing remakes, if at all. So, while it is still unknown what Capcom plans to remake next, the likeliest contender is Resident Evil 5. However, this raises the question of whether Resident Evil 5 needs a remake at all.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Needs To Improve On The Other Remakes' Grapple Mechanics

It is no secret that Resident Evil 5 is often criticized for straying too far from the survival horror gameplay of its predecessors thanks to its action-heavy gameplay. However, despite the flak the game continues to receive, it is worth noting that Resident Evil 5 remains the best-selling Resident Evil game, pumping out 13.4 million units sold. Of course, much of Resident Evil 5's success can be attributed to the already established name of the franchise and the anticipation for the sequel to Resident Evil 4.

However, despite Resident Evil 5's popularity, there are many elements in the game that Capcom could improve upon with a remake. For example, one of the biggest criticisms of Resident Evil 5 is its poor AI technology. So often, the AI partner gets in the player's way, leading to a frustrating experience. Through a remake, Capcom could implement new AI technology to make it