third-person shooter
Resident Evil: Resistance
By Capcom, released 1 Jan 2020
- Microsoft Windows
- survival horror
What it is
Resident Evil: Resistance is a 1-versus-4 online multiplayer game from Capcom, released in 2020 for Windows. Four Survivors work together to complete puzzle-style objectives and escape a map before time runs out, while one Mastermind tries to stop them. The Mastermind can summon monsters, set traps, and weaponize cameras to attack the group. The game is set in the Resident Evil universe and is categorized as an action game, as well as a third-person shooter and survival horror title. Steam features include online PvP, achievements, full controller support, trading cards, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. In-app purchases are also listed. Its player setup puts cooperation on the Survivor side against a player controlling the opposition.
What players like, and what they don't
- Four Survivors face one Mastermind
- Online PvP multiplayer
- Full controller support
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing
- Windows is the only listed platform
- In-app purchases are listed
- Multiplayer-focused; no single-player feature is listed
Who it suits
It suits groups seeking an online team-versus-player match, with four players cooperating as Survivors against a Mastermind. It also fits players interested in Resident Evil-themed survival horror and PvP.
Resident Evil: Resistance centers on an uneven online contest, with cooperative objectives for Survivors and a player-directed threat. It is a fit for groups who want that team-versus-Mastermind setup, rather than a listed single-player mode.
