Resident Evil is all the rage right now, with a sequel dubbed Village underway and two remasters having just dropped. There are rumors abound of a Resident Evil 4 remake underway but perhaps Capcom should look further into their backlog for a gem to bring to the next generation.

The question on many fan’s tongues is whether it should be Dino Crisis or Code Veronica next. Neither has been remastered to the extent of the other Resident Evil games and both are loved by the community, garnering cult followings.

10 Code Veronica: Continues Claire’s Story From Resident Evil 2

The debate over which is a better sequel to Resident Evil 2 still runs rampant amongst fans - Code Veronica or 3? The former continues Claire’s search for her brother whilst the latter ties up the Racoon City storyline.

However, for fans brought into the fold by the new Resident Evil 2 remake, Claire’s story has been left hanging, and so a remaster of Code Veronica to tie the knot would be fitting, showing what Chris is supposedly up to in Europe.

9 Dino Crisis: Hasn’t Ever Had A Remaster

Code Veronica didn’t get the same treatment as Resident Evil, much like 2 and 3, with a singular HD upscale to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 dubbed X which was also later dropped on PlayStation 4.

However, Dino Crisis didn’t even get that, remaining strapped to the PS1 and PS2. For those looking to get into this cult classic, they’re either gonna have to fork out for an older console or get an emulator up and running. As such, accessibility to this early sister of the Resident Evil franchise is incredibly low.

8 Code Veronica: Already Have Claire And Chris Models

Remastering Code Veronica wouldn’t be a tireless effort for Capcom but they would save some time given the fact that they already have a current model for both Chris and Claire Redfield.

Chris appeared in Resident Evil 7 which released before the remake of 2. In this, he looked more akin to his original appearance which would work with a touch of de-aging given that he looks nearly identical in Code Veronica. Claire appeared in 2’s remake as one of the protagonists and not much time passes between the two so she could be easily re-used with some new clothes thrown on.

7 Dino Crisis: Cult Classic

Both of these gems of a bygone era are cult classics but, as mentioned before, only one is easily accessible to the current generation. As such, it would be a love letter to the fanbase to bring back this highly requested horror.

Resident Evil and Dino Crisis go hand-in-hand in a fashion very similar to Fallout and Elder Scrolls and with one getting the limelight rather clearly for over a decade now, perhaps it’s time to revisit this beloved entry in Shinji’s library.

6 Code Veronica: Archaic Game Design

There are many small and yet significant changes that were made in the many remasters of Resident Evil such as being able to walk upstairs seamlessly. This kind of game design isn’t present in any build of Code Veronica as you have to interact to go up.

This is just one of many examples of Code Veronica’s archaic game design which is a factor that makes it somewhat of a tough entry for newcomers, especially given its more restrictive tank control movement scheme that isn’t nearly as smooth or intuitive as the latest build of Resident Evil. 

5 Dino Crisis: Shake Things Up After Two Resident Evil Remasters

The last two remasters from Capcom were Resident Evil games, with the survival horror juggernaut also receiving two sequels and a multiplayer spin-off. This is toppled with a canonical CGI film.

Yet, Dino Crisis has been left on the backburner for a long time now, with the only hope of it resurfacing coming in the form of an idea pitched by the developers of Dead Rising that never made it to development. So, it would be a refreshing change of pace to go from popping zombie heads to mowing down dinosaurs.

4 Code Veronica: Feature’s Wesker

Wesker is arguably one of the most iconic characters in the entirety of the Resident Evil franchise, appearing in a wealth of titles, more than anyone else. As such, seeing a rendition of him with the current writing talent and graphical prowess would be a treat.

He featured in Code Veronica meaning that a remaster would bring this sunglass-donning turncoat into the next generation. He also appeared in Ada’s story for Resident Evil 4 but not in traditional fashion so debuting in a remaster of the action-packed classic wouldn’t be quite the same.

3 Dino Crisis: Jurassic Park Is Back In The Limelight

Jurassic Park is back in the spotlight with the World series bringing the films into the modern-day in a very similar fashion to Star Wars. They might not be the best received, but the IP is certainly back in the geek sphere.

As Dino Crisis was inspired by both The Lost World and Aliens, it would make sense to give the dinosaur fanatics out there something to dig their teeth into another medium. That’s a niche not being fulfilled in triple-A gaming right now.

2 Code Veronica: Tell More Of Chris’ Story

Chris is set to return in Resident Evil: Village as seen in the trailer which has him menacingly looming with a build that would intimidate a tyrant. Tank control games aren’t the easiest to get into for newcomers and his last appearance was in 7.

As such, those who haven’t delved into 1 or jumped on the zombie-train that isn’t going to Busan with Biohazard could do with a trip down Redfield lane, embracing his history. It’s a captivating enough story and certainly adds to the Redfield mythos.

1 Dino Crisis: The Last Installment Was An Xbox Exclusive Hated By Fans

The first two in the Dino Crisis series became cult classics and beloved icons, solidifying themselves as landmarks in the horror genre. They were cheesy but incredibly charming. The same cannot be said for the third entry, however.

This more action-packed third-person shooter launched exclusively on the Xbox 360 and was met with terrible reviews from critics and fans alike, killing the franchise once and for all. This being the send-off to an otherwise fantastic series has left a bitter taste in fan’s mouths and a remaster could rectify this.

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