Capcom has confirmed that theResident Evil 3 Remakewill not include the original’s Mercenaries mode. Players will have to be content withResident Evil 3 Remake’s campaign, as well as the asymmetric multiplayer modeResident Evil Resistanceinstead.
The Mercenariesis a mini-game mode that grew into a substantially larger side-mode across several games. The version inResident Evil 6had players killing enemies across several stages while trying to accrue high scores for the leaderboard. However, inResident Evil 3the mode was much simpler, with just a single level and limited character options.
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The decision not to include a version of The Mercenaries almost certainly is due to the addition ofResident Evil Resistance, though Capcom hasn’t said that specifically. Given the scope ofResident Evil Resistance,the mode likely required a substantial investment of development resources. It’d likely push Capcom beyond itself to try and include The Mercenaries in addition to Resistance.
Resident Evil 3 Remakeplayers should be more than happy withResident Evil Resistance, even without The Mercenaries.Resident Evil 3is bundled with Resistance, so buyers get both in one package. Resistance will offer a distinct multiplayer experience with1v4 asymmetric multiplayer. The one player takes on the role of Mastermind, setting traps and sending undead after the group of four Survivors. If the Survivors can complete objectives and make it out alive they win.
Players will ultimately have to decide for themselves whether or notResident Evil Resistancewill be an adequate replacement for The Mercenaries. As fun as multiplayer can be, there’s unique value in a standalone non-competitive mode. Of course, everyone will also have access to the fullResident Evil 3 Remake, as well. Going byResident Evil 2 Remakestandards,Resident Evil 3 Remakeshould appease just about every likely buyer. The rest will just be the icing on the cake.
Resident Evil 3 Remakereleases April 3 on PS4 and Xbox One.
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