Resident Evil 6's myriad problems - from tedious quick time events to baffling boss battles to obnoxious set pieces - should be enough to warn most players away from this muddled disaster. Mysterious mercenary Jake's campaign even has clear nods to Resident Evil 3's unstoppable Nemesis.īut all this fan service goes to waste. Do you prefer Resident Evil 5's more action-heavy focus? Check out original Resident Evil protagonist Chris' militaristic, globe-trotting storyline. More than anything, Resident Evil 6 is a compromise - a desperate, ugly bid to appeal to as many people as possible.ĭid you stop liking the series after Resident Evil 4? You can play as rookie cop turned secret service agent Leon in a small-town setting inspired by the devastated Raccoon City from the first three games. It's a franchise-diminishing disappointment. Capcom may have assembled the biggest cast and scope in the history of the series, but Resident Evil 6 fails to live up to its legacy.