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Months after the highly-anticipated remake ofResident Evil 4hit shelves, Capcom gave fans of the survival-horror franchise a not-so-surprising treat with the release of the Separate Ways DLC. Like the base game, the remake ofResident Evil 4’s Separate Ways was well-received by most fans and critics, not only because it perfectly captured the original but also because of the many improvements and new content that further fleshed out Ada Wong’s storyline. While it remains to be seen whichResident Evilgame Capcom plans to remake next, its approach to creating Separate Ways, which led to its eventual success, sets the blueprint and importance of future DLCs.
Resident Evil 5is the likeliest game to get remade next, which also means that fans will likely see a reimagining of one of its most popular DLCs, Lost in Nightmares. It is no secret that among the main entries in theResident Evilfranchise,RE5is often regarded as the least favorite, given its departure from the dark and gritty atmosphere set by previous games and its heavy reliance on action-packed gameplay. Fortunately, the same couldn’t be said of the Lost in Nightmares DLC, as it embraced the franchise’s horror aspect, giving its possible remake the potential to not only enrichRE5’s story similar to what Separate Ways did withRE4but also to provide new storylines that could tie it to future games.
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Resident Evil 5 Lost in Nightmares Could Take a Page from Separate Ways
It is no secret that the newSeparate Ways DLCperfectly executed what a DLC is supposed to do, which is to provide players with an extended experience outside the main campaign that brings a lot of value into the overall story that is free of fluff and filler gameplay. Another thing that the Separate Ways DLC was able to do is to introduce new storylines that not only complementResident Evil 4 Remakebut can also be interpreted as a setup for already established sequels and possibly the remake ofResident Evil 5.
Considering all the boxes the latest iteration of Separate Ways was able to tick off, the DLC stands as the perfect blueprint for what a possible remake ofResident Evil 5’s Lost in Nightmares could be. A remake ofRE5’s Lost in Nightmares DLC would provide Capcom the perfect opportunity to rework its story to give players a deeper look into Chris and Jill’s mission to apprehend Spencer andthe confrontation with Wesker that led to Jill’s capture.
RE5 Remake DLC Could Usher in a New Era for Jill
While the originalLost in Nightmares is considered one of the bestResident EvilDLCs, those who experienced it know that it doesn’t really add much to the story, given that it only provided players with an interactive experience of the flashback told in the main campaign ofResident Evil 5. Following the example ofRE4 Remake’s Separate Ways, the new iteration of Lost in Nightmares could add toRE5’s story by exploring the gap between Jill’s capture after flailing herself down the cliff with Wesker and her reveal and confrontation with Chris and Sheva in the main game.
An exploration of Jill’s time under the hands of Wesker could show fans just how much she resisted Wesker’s attempts to control her while explaining how exactly her previous T-virus infection worked in Wesker’s favor. More importantly, this new storyline could reveal the potential long-term effects Wesker’s experiments have on Jill.
It is worth remembering that while Jill returned to her usual self after Chris and Sheva removed the mind-control device from her chest, the game didn’t mention whether side effects may occur. In the end, if Capcom decides to explore Jill Valentine’s story post-RE5inResident Evil 9or a new spin-off title, a re-worked Lost in Nightmares DLC could be the perfect way to set it up, especially now since some fans are speculating thatRE4 Remake’s Separate Ways is a setting up theResident Evil 5 Remake.
Resident Evil 4
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Survival is just the beginning.Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City.Agent Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors of the incident, has been sent to rescue the president’s kidnapped daughter. He tracks her to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.And the curtain rises on this story of daring rescue and grueling horror where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.Featuring modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics, Resident Evil 4 marks the rebirth of an industry juggernaut.Relive the nightmare that revolutionized survival horror.
