Summary
TheResident Evilrumor mill has been heated as of late, with potential remake speculation pointing toward a variety of games in the series. However, one of the most compelling potential remakes isResident Evil 0. This prequel is a little over 20 years old at this point, and it features plenty of horror-drenched moments that would really benefit from modern graphics.
Although this title was the fifth mainline game released in the series, it’s technically the first official chapter oftheResident Evilstory.Resident Evil 0tells the events that lead up to the firstResident Evil, giving some deeper insight into how everything happened. There have been plenty of hopes thatResident Evil 1will get the remake treatment, butResident Evil 0may have one leg up with the scare factor when it comes to one enemy type: Mimicry Marcus.
Resident Evil 0 Features One of the Franchise’s Most Terrifying Enemies
Mimicry Marcus is made out of the stuff of nightmares.Resident Evilhas featured a large variety of terrifying zombified beings, as well as heavy hitters,like Mr. X and Nemesis, but Mimicry Marcus is an enemy that is truly stomach-turning. What makes running into a Mimicry Marcus so terrifying is that the creatures are made out of swarms of leeches, which isn’t only terrifying, but gross.
The Story Behind Mimicry Marcus
Throughout the events ofResident Evil 0, players have to avoid running into a Mimicry Marcus at all costs. This leech cluster forms together in order to take the form of their creator, Dr. James Marcus. These giant leeches were used by Dr. Marcusin order to create the T-Virus, which then infected the passengers of the Ecliptic Express train, beginning the events ofResident Evil’s continuing story.
These powerful leeches can completely take over an area, so it’s usually best to just try and run past them because it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the slimy creatures. Once they merge together and take the form of Dr. Marcus, they become even more intense to face, as they have a decent amount of range to hit players. They will also try to charge players and explode, and it results in some significant damage.Resident Evilhas had plenty of scaresthroughout the franchise, but leeches and Mimicry Marcus are unique enemies in the series that really bring on an uneasy feeling.
Resident Evil Remake Rumors Continue
FromResident Evil 0tothe likes ofCode Veronica, there have been plenty of rumors circulating about which entry in the series is next in line to get the remake treatment. AfterResident Evil 2, 3,and4were given remakes that turned out wildly successful, it only makes sense that Capcom would want to expand on this. However,Resident Evil 0may be one of the best contenders simply due to the potential Mimicry Marcus presents. Now, thanks to the vast improvements in graphics since 2002, a truly gruesome nightmare of a creature could be brought to life with a remake.
Whatever the nextResident Evilremake happens to be, it’s a given that some of the most iconic monsters from the franchise are going to be remade in a gloriously horrifying light. The abilities Mimicry Marcus has made it one of the franchise’s most terrifying creations, and it deserves to be reintroduced, only this time even more grotesque.The future ofResident Evilis a big question mark at the moment. Whether it’s an all-new chapter in the series or a remake of a beloved entry, it will be exciting to see how the franchise takes its terrifying monster design to the next level.
