Question 1

In what year was the original Resident Evil first released?

Accepted Answer

1996. The original Resident Evil was released in 1996 for the PlayStation, helping define the survival horror genre.

Question 2

Who is the female lead character in the original Resident Evil 2?

Accepted Answer

Claire Redfield. Claire Redfield, sister of Chris Redfield from the first game, is one of the two main protagonists in Resident Evil 2 alongside Leon Kennedy.

Question 3

What is the name of the fictional pharmaceutical company at the heart of the series?

Accepted Answer

Umbrella Corporation. The Umbrella Corporation is the central antagonist organization, responsible for creating the T-Virus and many of the series' bioweapons.

Question 4

Which Resident Evil game introduced the over-the-shoulder camera that influenced action games for years?

Accepted Answer

Resident Evil 4. Resident Evil 4 in 2005 introduced the third-person over-the-shoulder camera that influenced games like Gears of War and Dead Space.

Question 5

What is the name of the merchant character famous for the line 'What are ya buyin'?

Accepted Answer

The Merchant. The Merchant from Resident Evil 4 became iconic for his hooded appearance and memorable catchphrases when buying and selling weapons.

Question 6

Which numbered Resident Evil game returned the series to a first-person perspective?

Accepted Answer

RE7. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard launched in 2017 with a first-person perspective, returning the series to its survival horror roots.

Question 7

Who is the recurring antagonist who serves as the series' main villain through multiple games?

Accepted Answer

Albert Wesker. Albert Wesker, originally introduced as a STARS team captain in the first game, became the franchise's signature recurring antagonist.

Question 8

In Resident Evil Village, what is the name of the tall vampire lady who became a viral sensation?

Accepted Answer

Lady Dimitrescu. Lady Alcina Dimitrescu, the nine-foot-tall vampire countess, became a cultural phenomenon before Resident Evil Village even released in 2021.

Question 9

What item is famously used to save your progress in classic Resident Evil games?

Accepted Answer

Ink ribbons. Ink ribbons are required to save your game at typewriters in classic Resident Evil titles, adding tension by limiting save opportunities.

Question 10

Which Resident Evil game features the protagonist Ethan Winters?

Accepted Answer

Resident Evil 7. Ethan Winters debuted as the protagonist in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and returned in Resident Evil Village as the central character.

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