All Resident Evil Remakes ranked

Capcom has been remaking a few of their classics from the Resident Evil franchise since 2019. The games have been received well by fans for breathing new life into the survival horror gems from older generations using the RE engine. This engine has helped in remaking the older Resident Evil games for a younger fanbase.

There are rumors of the first Resident Evil being remade by Capcom in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise. While the title was remade in 2002 to critical acclaim, we might see another remake, but this time in the RE engine. Before that happens, we will rank all the Resident Evil Remakes that have been released from worst to best.

Note: This ranked list is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Resident Evil Remakes gave new fans a taste of nostalgia

4) Resident Evil 3 Remake

Resident Evil 3 Remake was a disappointment (Image via Capcom)

Resident Evil 3 Remake released in 2020 as a reimagining of the original Resident Evil 3: Nemesis from 1999. While the first game was a classic, the remake failed to live up to the expectations of fans. Not only did the remake leave out several sections from the original game, but it also didn't replace those sections with new content, which made the game shorter than the original.

Nemesis was portrayed as a mere scripted event rather than the menacing stalker enemy in the original game. His role as a pursuer of Jill Valentine is short-lived in the remake, disappointing many fans. Although the RE Engine greatly enhances the game's visuals and controls, the significant changes from the original version are off-putting for some fans.

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3) Resident Evil Remake

Resident Evil Remake would do better in RE engine (Image via Capcom)

The first Resident Evil that started it all received a remake back in 2002. The developers updated the graphics and applied modern controls to it. This remake was originally released exclusively for the Nintendo Gamecube, which is why the game did not sell as well as it should have. A few years later, the Resident Evil Remake was ported to other consoles as well but the damage was already done.

While the controls for the game were impressive at the time, they don't hold up too well by today's standards. This remake improved on the original by adding more gravitas to the dialogues and storyline, without disrespecting the legacy of the original. Resident Evil Remake also added new sections to the game and improved upon the existing ones by making the environment creepier.

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2) Resident Evil 2 Remake

Resident Evil 2 Remake was exceptional (Image via Capcom)

Resident Evil 2 Remake, released in 2019, was called a masterpiece at the time. The game was received extremely well for remaking the classic from 1998. It not only improved the original visually, but it also changed the camera perspective from fixed camera to third person. Long gone are pre-rendered backgrounds, as Resident Evil 2 Remake used fully 3D environments.

While the atmosphere and horror of the remake are appreciated for being improved since the release of the original, some die-hard fans still prefer the original. Resident Evil 2 Remake breathes new life into Mr. X, as he stomps around the Racoon Police Department, pursuing you relentlessly. While the game is fun to play, people often complain that the B scenarios of both Claire and Leon seemed more of an afterthought.

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1) Resident Evil 4 Remake

Resident Evil 4 Remake was nominated for GOTY (Image via Capcom)

People were skeptical when the remake of Resident Evil 4 was announced. Fans had their doubts thinking Capcom might mess this up after the failure of Resident Evil 3. Fortunately, Capcom proved everyone wrong by making the Resident Evil 4 Remake just as great as the original. Not only does the title improve on the original, it adds more to make the game feel immersive.

This remake keeps the original storyline intact by improving dialogues and giving justice and more screen time to characters like Luis Sera. A new parry system and crouch mechanic are also introduced, which adds to the gameplay. Separate Ways and Mercenaries mode was also released as DLC for the game. Resident Evil 4 Remake is a masterpiece just like the original was.