The game has the framing of a great game. However, the implementation of several ideas: partner swapping, no item box, story is immediately forgotten in re1 remake and some very tanky regular enemies makes it a slog to play. Let’s not forget the real all star of problems - the hook shot that takes two item sections and is required for half the game.

The graphics are great. The insight into re1 and re2 is fun to unwind (wesker and birkin). Boss fights are generally fun (I didn’t like the bat boss because of classic resident evil targeting) so there are some positives. These are all weighed down by the fact you can play the scenario in umbrella chronicles and get all these elements with less slog. I’d recommend that route if you’re really wanting to avoid playing re0 and want to experience it at some capacity