Resident Evil Requiem Is Leon Kennedy Dialed Up To The Max

When you think about combat in a Resident Evil title, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Resident Evil 2 remake? Methodical over-the-shoulder take on a survival horror classic? Where precision in close and long range is rewarded with the video game equivalent of a John Wick showcase? Regardless, you probably didn't think about how they could reconcile, much less play off each other so well. Requiem achieves that, but it also proves how combat in a video game can be more than just stylish or allow you to achieve a flow state where every action is second nature. It's a masterclass in brutality, and when the cylinders are firing, and the blood is pumping (and pouring), it can be beautiful.