Resident Evil Poll Proves Capcom Is Overlooking Its Best Characters

Resident Evil Poll Proves Capcom Is Overlooking Its Best Characters

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Resident Evil Requiem has already received plenty of praise for bringing back several protagonists from the past,, like Sherry Birkins, Alyssa Ashcroft, and most notably, Leon Kennedy as a playable protagonist, but it's still a drop in the bucket for Resident Evil's playable characters. While it's impossible to include everyone without bloating the experience, a recent poll proved that a few fan-favorite characters are long overdue for another chance in the spotlight.

As reposted by several users, including bastkennedy on X, Capcom hosted a recent games showcase for Requiem in Indonesia, which included a board where visitors could place a dot on their favorite playable character from the franchise. While it was unsurprising to see so much love for Leon, it was more shocking to see Ada Wong and the faceless Ethan Winters beating out several staples of the franchise, like Jill and Claire, respectively.

With the results extending far beyond the event itself, there's been no shortage of mixed reactions to the localized community poll, with cheers for underrated characters like Rosemary and Carlos contrasting with disappointment that one-off main protagonists like Jake and Sheva didn't get the love fans wholeheartedly believe they deserve.

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