But, somewhat predictably, it's all a ruse. You wonder if Capcom really has turned one of the series' most reliable heroes into a villain. Within minutes of starting the game, you watch him brutally kill Ethan's wife and snatch his baby away.
Chris plays a more important role in Resident Evil Village than I expected-although his face being on the cover was a clue. The theatricality has been toned down, and the characters are now a little more rounded-particularly our old pal, Chris Redfield. It's grimier, darker, more realistic-well, as realistic as a game featuring werewolves, talking dolls, and 10-foot tall vampires can be. The new wave of Resident Evil games is still schlock, but it's a grounded kind of schlock. Chris plays a more important role in Resident Evil Village than I expected
