5 things you need to know about how 'Resident Evil: Veronica' is secretly the best in the series
- The overlooked masterpiece is the true sequel to Resident Evil 2, originally planned as the third mainline game but shifted to a spin-off due to console exclusivity deals with Sega Dreamcast.
- It features the franchise's most emotional and tragic antagonist, Alfred Ashford, whose twisted sibling obsession with his sister Alexia creates a haunting villain duo that outshines Wesker in depth.
- The game introduced the series' first playable female protagonist, Claire Redfield, and gave her a compelling personal mission to rescue her brother Chris, cementing her as a fan-favorite character.
- It pioneered the series' modern narrative complexity with a globe-trotting plot that spans Antarctica, a remote island, and a crashed plane, setting the stage for future entries to expand beyond a single mansion.
- Decades later, fans are still begging for a full remake after the 2023 Resident Evil 4 remake's success, with rumors swirling that Capcom is finally listening due to the game's cult status and high demand on social media.