Okay, let’s dive into the mess of my thoughts on this—I’m getting ahead of myself, aren’t I?
So, here’s the scoop: Resident Evil 4 Remake hit a wild 10 million sales. Not gonna lie, I didn’t see that coming. Capcom, the mastermind behind this chaos, dropped this bomb on their investor page. I think? Anyway, apparently, it’s the fastest-selling game in the Resident Evil universe. Or galaxy? Universe sounds cooler.
I gotta say, March 2023 wasn’t just any March. It was the March these gamers couldn’t stop talking about… tweeting? Same thing. This new version? Sorta feels like meeting an old friend who just got a massive glow-up. Capcom claims it’s got the “essence” of the original—whatever that means. Maybe like how a soggy sandwich still has its essence? No clue.
Critics, both the fancy ones and us regulars, seem to drool over it. I even heard it scooped up awards—felt like global Oscar season for a minute there. Oh, speaking of more numbers (math, yikes), Resident Evil 7 and 2 have been flying off the shelves too. Combined, they’ve sold over 15 million copies! And don’t even get me started on Resident Evil Village. Over 11 million copies. I still wonder what makes it homey—zombies?
Oh, yeah, 2020’s Resident Evil 3 remake, too. Over 10 million of those roaming around living rooms everywhere. Something about Capcom’s old games strategy is obviously working, though my brain still struggles to understand corporate game plans. Perhaps it’s like keeping a reliable old jacket in your closet. It never fails, right? Or maybe it’s just because zombies are never out of style.
And guess what? Since way back in ‘96, yes when trippy colors were the norm, the franchise has sold a whopping 167 million copies. Mind. Blown. Guess survival horror really gets the blood pumping, huh?
Am I rambling? Who cares, it’s Resident Evil!
