Resident Evil Fans Lose It Over Brutal Requiem Footage

Fans are already losing their minds over the sheer brutality on display in the latest Resident Evil title, Requiem, with many calling it the most violent entry in the series to date. Like, did we really need to see a zombie’s head turned into a fine mist with a single shotgun blast? The recent Showcase dropped a mountain of new gameplay, confirming a “classic” mode where Grace Ashcroft has to hunt down ink ribbons to save her progress, and apparently, she also has to find… watches? Is Capcom just throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks now?

Leon Kennedy Still Too Cool For Scary Things

Interestingly, the devs went out of their way to clarify they never actually denied Leon would show up, but they did admit to an early struggle. They originally tried to build a horror game around him, which is hilarious because Leon hasn’t been scared of anything since 1998. You can’t put a guy who suplexes cult members into a terrifying situation; it just doesn’t compute. And Requiem doesn’t even try to pretend otherwise.

Leon’s sections are less survival horror and more a symphony of violence. We’re talking about a man who looks at a zombie and sees a personal challenge to be as creative as possible with its disposal. He’s shoving barrels into mouths, doing these absurd anime-esque dodges, and then casually exploding skulls against furniture with just his boot. It’s less Resident Evil and more Dante’s Inferno: The Zombie Years. Can we just appreciate how ridiculous it is that my man is now too cool for guns and just uses his feet?

Fans Lose Minds Over Requiem’s Brutal Violence

The Resident Evil subreddit is, predictably, a chaotic mess of excitement and memes. One user compiled a supercut of Leon’s most violent moments, simply titled “RE9 might be the most brutal RE game ever made.” And honestly, watching it, you kind of have to agree. The top comment just reads, “He so extra now and it’s awesome,” which perfectly sums up the general vibe. Another fan noted, “The gore system is insane… made my jaw drop,” probably while picking said jaw up off the floor. Is this really what the horror genre has come to, or is it a beautiful evolution?

Honestly, all this talk of over-the-top action makes me think the world is finally ready to admit Resident Evil 6 was good, actually. The vibes from Leon’s gameplay in Requiem are undeniably similar: chaotic, explosive, and utterly ridiculous. It was a terrible Resident Evil game, sure, but as a co-op action title with crazy moves? It was a blast. We just weren’t ready to accept that back then. Thankfully, Requiem has Grace to anchor the horror side, giving us the best of both worlds: pure terror and pure, unadulterated cheese.

Grace Fumbles Dark Halls While Leon Does Flips

This duality is what makes Requiem so fascinating. You have Grace, likely fumbling in the dark, genuinely terrified, while Leon is out here using zombies as soccer balls. It’s a tonal whiplash that somehow works. The game isn’t trying to be one thing; it’s a Requiem for the quiet, helpless days of the series, replaced by a bombastic celebration of its action-hero past. It’s a love letter to every insane moment that made us laugh and cringe simultaneously.

Ultimately, Requiem feels like the series is finally embracing its split personality. It’s a blood-soaked, hilarious, and genuinely shocking experience that lets Leon be the superhero we always knew he was, while Grace reminds us why we were scared in the first place. This Requiem isn’t a mournful song for the series’ past; it’s a heavy metal anthem for its chaotic present. And honestly? I’m here for it. Will they let Leon suplex a zombie off a skyscraper in the DLC? A man can dream.