Contrary to popular belief, Capcom’s RE Engine does not stand for Resident Evil. It stands for Reach To The Moon Engine. This has allowed Capcom to release games that are not only pretty well optimized but also look fantastic. This included more detailed destruction and breathtaking environments.
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Posts By Dominic AllenOf course, the RE Engine is used for more than just Resident Evil Games. It also encompasses fantasy worlds filled with monsters, fighting games, and remakes of other popular zombie games. You can’t go wrong with this engine that has been used to make so many great titles. So here are the ten best games that use the RE Engine.
10 Resident Evil 3 Remake
Fact-Paced Zombie Action
Resident Evil 3
Horror 4.0/5 Released April 3, 2020 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Resident Evil Platform(s) PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Genre(s) Horror Powered by Expand CollapseResident Evil 3 Remake may not be on the same level as Resident Evil 2 Remake, but it still packs a punch. While certain bosses and areas are missing from this remake, it is pleasant to see Jill Valentine in a starring role once more.
The game is also more action-oriented, so if you enjoy the combat aspect of Resident Evil 2 Remake, this one offers a more fast-paced experience. On the RE Engine, the destruction of Raccoon City is captured in all its glory.
9 Monster Hunter Rise
Keeping The Spirit Of The Hunt Alive
Monster Hunter Rise
Action RPG 4.5/5 Released March 26, 2021 ESRB T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Violence Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Monster Hunter Platform(s) Switch, PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One Genre(s) Action, RPG Powered by Expand CollapseMonster Hunter Rise was initially a much harder game to put on the Switch due to the console’s limitations. However, with the RE Engine, even this was made possible. Monster Hunter Rise follows the same gameplay that fans of the franchise have come to know.
This means chasing after Monsters with the hopes of getting some good parts to upgrade your equipment. The game features new creatures as well as a few familiar faces. The worlds are also more vertically inclined, requiring players to rise if they wish to find the best Monsters.
8 Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Building On Greatness
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Action-Adventure Released September 19, 2024 ESRB M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Dead Rising Platform(s) PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC Genre(s) Action-Adventure Powered by Expand CollapseIf you’ve ever wanted to see what would happen if you made a replica of an existing Capcom game on the RE Engine, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is the perfect example. This title takes every location, weapon, and enemy, giving them a graphical overhaul. It also updates a few designs as well.
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7 Resident Evil 7
The Foundation Of The RE Engine
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Survival Horror Psychological Horror First-Person Released January 24, 2017 ESRB Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Resident Evil Platform(s) PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS Genre(s) Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, First-Person Powered by Expand CollapseThe first game to use the RE Engine gave players a taste of what it could do. Resident Evil took a chance by being a first-person game that starred a fresh new protagonist in the series. As players explore the bayou, they’ll uncover the truth behind something that seems supernatural at first glance.
Resident Evil 7 also has VR support which is made easier with the RE Engine. While this game might be the oldest of the RE Engine games,
6 Resident Evil 2 Remake
The Ultimate Remake
Resident Evil 2
Horror Released January 25, 2019 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Intense Violence Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Resident Evil Platform(s) PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Genre(s) Horror Powered by Expand CollapseResident Evil 2 is the first attempt at reimagining an older Resident Evil title on the RE Engine. The game no longer has a fixed camera or tank controls, but instead, you play with the over-the-shoulder camera style of Resident Evil 4.
This is the first time Zombies were included in an RE Engine game, and they look better and deader than ever. From the desolate halls of the RPD Department to the Umbrella Labs hidden beneath the city, the RE Engine allows Resident Evil 2 Remake to capture Leon and Claire’s first adventure while still feeling like its own unique experience.
5 Devil May Cry 5
Bang Bang Devil Trigger
Devil May Cry 5
Action Released March 8, 2019 ESRB M for Mature: Blood, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Devil May Cry Platform(s) PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Genre(s) Action Powered by Expand CollapseResident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 2 Remake are slow games when you think about it. The characters have a more realistic pace when moving. So, for the third game to use the RE Engine, Devil May Cry 5 provided a challenge to see how fast-paced games could work.
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Posts By Dominic AllenDevil May Cry 5 is possibly the best-looking Devil May Cry game, with a mix of realistic graphics and stylish combat. You can choose between any of the three protagonists to take on each mission. Each one has its own unique abilities that make hacking and slashing through demons a blast.
4 Resident Evil Village
Werewolves And Vampires Galore
Resident Evil Village
Survival Horror Survival Horror Released May 7, 2021 ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Resident Evil Platform(s) PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR2, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS Genre(s) Survival Horror, Survival, Horror Powered by Expand CollapseEthan Winters returns in Resident Evil Village. While the game does delve back into a more action horror playstyle, the visuals feel like a distinct upgrade from Resident Evil 7. This time, Ethan has to face faster enemies than the Mold and bigger transformations than ever before.
This means that Ethan will need bigger firepower and more ammunition if he seeks to save baby Rose. Swapping out the Swamps of Louisianna for a snowy European village is an excellent change of pace and the RE Engine allows it to look as good as you could imagine.
3 Street Fighter 6
Back To The Streets
Street Fighter 6
Fighting 5.0/5 Released June 2, 2023 ESRB T For Teen Due To Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Street Fighter Platform(s) PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Arcade Genre(s) Fighting Powered by Expand CollapseStreet Fighter is one of the most iconic fighting game franchises. Street Fighter 6 takes all the characters to the next level. Besides having a massive graphical overhaul since Street Fighter 5, it also has some of the most fluid gameplay yet.
In addition to eye-catching graphics, the game is also beginner-friendly but still provides a challenge if you want to master the gameplay. If you want to get into the groove of things, Street Fighter 6 offers a campaign for single-player as well as three different control schemes to choose from including classic, modern, and dynamic controls. Each one focuses on a different playstyle.
2 Dragon’s Dogma 2
A World Of Exploration
Dragon's Dogma 2
Action RPG 4.5/5 Released March 22, 2024 ESRB Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Dragon's Dogma Platform(s) PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Genre(s) Action RPG Powered by Expand CollapseWith Baldur’s Gate 3 taking the world by storm with its tabletop mechanics and a cast of colorful characters, Dragon’s Dogma 2 offers a similar but somewhat more realistic-looking experience. One look at this game, and you can instantly tell that it's running on the RE Engine.
What makes the gameplay of Dragon’s Dogma so interesting is the exploration. Form your party full of pawns, then take off into the vast world. The game rewards you for taking the extra initiative to check things on the horizon. With the RE Engine, everything looks gorgeous, and that only makes the open-world feel richer.
1 Resident Evil 4 Remake
Familiar Yet Refreshing
Resident Evil 4
Survival Horror 5.0/5 Released March 24, 2023 ESRB M for Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Engine RE Engine Franchise Resident Evil Platform(s) PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Genre(s) Survival Horror Powered by Expand CollapseThe world of Resident Evil 4 is given a fantastic makeover which is distinctly more detailed than ever before. However, Resident Evil 4 Remake faced a challenge, unlike the other remakes in the franchise. Besides a graphical update, what more can a remake of a somewhat modern game like Resident Evil 4 do for the title?
Leon is given plenty of more moments that show his transition from rookie cop to disillusioned U.S. agent. Gameplay is also enhanced with quality-of-life updates, such as the ability to move while aiming, which wasn’t there in the original version of the game. You also don’t have to open your inventory every time you wish to change your gun.
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