To celebrate September 30, the day the cop inside of Leon Kennedy died, here’s my most traumatic encounters in Resident Evil
PC Gamer commemorated the 28th anniversary of Resident Evil 2’s apocalyptic events on September 30th, marking the date when Raccoon City was destroyed following Umbrella Corporation’s catastrophic mishandling of bioweapons. The article frames this as a significant milestone in the franchise’s history, noting it as the defining moment that shaped protagonist Leon S Kennedy’s character.
Rather than analyzing the historical event itself, the piece takes a personal retrospective approach, with the author reflecting on their most traumatic and memorable encounters throughout the Resident Evil series. The article specifically highlights the Baby from Resident Evil Village as one of the most vivid and disturbing gaming moments they’ve experienced, suggesting it stands out as particularly impactful among the franchise’s numerous horror sequences.
The commemorative piece appears designed to celebrate the milestone with the franchise’s fanbase by examining standout moments that have defined the player experience across multiple Resident Evil games.