Tales of Resident Evil Revelations

Resident Evil Revelations, previously released on the Nintendo DS, was released for the consoles May 21, 2013. Revelations is a prequel, of sorts, to Resident Evil 6, where the player controls Jill Valentine as she explores an abandoned cruise ship. The game switches points of view sometimes, allowing the player to see the events being played out through the eyes of Chris Redfield, and new characters Parker Luciani and Quint Cetcham.

Revelations is the first Resident Evil to switch points of view, but also is the first to allow the player to upgrade their weapons. Back in Resident Evil 2, if a player found handgun parts as Leon, his handgun would then be a burst fire pistol. In Revelations you can increase the damage, mag capacity, stun, and more, that can change the outcome of any battle. Another new addition to the game is the Genesis, which is able to scan Jill's surroundings for ammo or even scan enemies to make herbs.

Aside from the single player game, there is also a multi-player mode where two players can explore the Queen Zenobia together with their own custom weapon load out, as well as pick their own agent and costume. This is the first Resident Evil to offer a co-op mode that doesn't involve wave after wave of monsters and a timer.In the appropriately named Raid Mode, the duo raids the Queen Zenobia through over twenty levels, unlocked by playing the single player campaign that offers a whole different experience.

One new addition to the game, while really good if you are going to play a chapter or two then put the game down, is a recap after every single chapter. It's a good facet for casual players, but it can get annoying for those playing through the game.. Thankfully, there is a way to skip the recaps allowing you to continue to enjoy your game until you are ready to put the game down.

While the game changes focus between characters every other chapter or so, the main story falls on Jill Valentine. Being dropped off on an abandoned ship with her partner, Parker Luciani, named SS Queen
Zenobia to find Chris and his new partner Jessica Sherawat. For the first time since Resident Evil 3, the player has to go through narrow corridors, dark areas of the ship and survive on small deposits of ammo. As the player delves into the ship and the history of the Queen Zenobia, more ferocious creatures appear.

Resident Evil Revelations brings the series back to its roots, which made a lot of players happy. The controls were hard to get used to at first, as they seemed stiff compared to Resident Evil 5 or 6. Some of the scares are cheesy, but it's good to have the old survival horror game back where ammo is scarce. The story itself can seem really convoluted as it seems to come out of nowhere, but it's interesting and not so cliche, filled with just the right amount of mystery and twists.

Resident Evil Revelations is a must have for any Resident Evil fan, especially those who want to go back to the times of the original three games. The stiff controls could scare players off, but I encourage you to try even still. Revelations is scary, fun, and addicting! Resident Evil Revelations walks away with a 9.5/10, finally Capcom did something marginally right! After the release of Resident Evil 6, as well as revealing that paid DLC was already on the disc and would still need to be paid for, a lot of players have been hating on Capcom.


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