Capcom’s Resident Evil series has always centered around two things: being hot and staying alive, in that order. Well, and rocket launchers, but those are pretty hot, too. From the very beginning, since Resident Evil in 1996, Capcom has equipped nearly everyone — good guys, baddies, and hell, sometimes even the monsters — with outfits, accessories, poses, and glamour fit for a fashion show.
It’s only when the gunfire, zombies, and monologues about world domination and viruses arrive that it becomes clear that the Resident Evil franchise isn’t a fashion show. But you know what? The outfits in Resident Evil 4, and specifically its 2023 remake, deserve to be reviewed like one.
[Ed. note: The following contains mild spoilers for Resident Evil 4.]
Capcom wisely updated some character designs for the remake, including Ashley Graham, and added some new, optional costumes, but don’t worry: Leon’s classic jacket from 2005 is back, and it looks better than ever. We’ll get to him, but fair warning: It would be impossible to include every time a character served (it would just be a playthrough of the entire game?). So, here are the best, most fashionable outfits and slays from the Resident Evil 4 remake, ranked.
Picture this. It’s dark. You’re in a dank basement. There are trash bags hanging from the ceiling. You think you’re not about to stumble upon a gorgeous, hardcore display of fashion — but you are most definitely wrong.
Just as you’re thinking, Ew, gross, this juicy trash bag is dripping sticky drops on me, that’s when it happens. The trash bag slips down, and a lumpy guy just kind of slides right out. It’s hard to look closely, since these gray dudes are monsters who will definitely try to kill you — an important tip if
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