The Resident Evil (or Biohazard) franchise has experienced highs and lows over the past 30 years that few other series have survived. From defining the "Survival Horror" genre in 1996 to descending into weak Hollywood-style action and then making a glorious return to horror in 2017. But which version is truly the King? Did the RE4 Remake manage to dethrone the original? Where does the controversial RE6 stand? In this comprehensive Tekin Plus feature, we dissect and rank every mainline entry.
1. Introduction: 30 Years of Running from Zombies The Resident Evil franchise is like a rollercoaster. It has moments that freeze you in terror and moments where you are exhausted by excessive action.
Over these three decades, Capcom has reinvented the formula multiple times: from Fixed Cameras and Tank Controls to the revolutionary Over-the-Shoulder perspective, and finally, the terrifying First-Person
view. In this Tekin Plus ranking, we only considered Mainline entries and major Remakes. Spin-offs like Operation Raccoon City or Umbrella Corps were excluded due to their lack of quality and relevance.
2. The Bottom Tier: When Capcom Lost Its Way Rank 12: Resident Evil 6 (2012) This game is the definition of an "Identity Crisis." Capcom tried to please everyone: Action fans (Chris's campaign), Horror
fans (Leon's campaign), and Melee Brawler fans (Jake's campaign). The result? A bloated mess that pleased no one. The convoluted story, excessive Quick Time Events (QTEs), and zombies turning into gun-wielding
soldiers make this the weakest mainline entry. It felt more like a Michael Bay movie than a survival horror game. Rank 11: Resident Evil 0 (2002) This game had an interesting concept: controlling two characters
(Rebecca and Billy) simultaneously (Zap System). However, the baffling decision to remove the "Item Box" turned the game into a tedious nightmare. You were forced to drop items on the floor and backtrack
to retrieve them later. This forced backtracking killed the pacing and tension. Rank 10: Resident Evil 3 Remake (2020) After the masterpiece that was the RE2 Remake, expectations for Nemesis were sky-high.
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