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Resident Evil: Requiem protagonist Grace Ashcroft is an intelligent FBI analyst who has not only weathered the untimely death of her mother, but also seems to willingly brave the scene of the murder out of professional and spiritual calling. Plus, she wears very sensible leather boots. However, have you considered the fact that she's a little lady?
Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi explains in a new translated interview with Automaton that the ninth Resident Evil installment won't prioritize ostentatious combat with guns, but Grace is happy with a weapon in her hand because the image "conveys the romanticism of a delicate girl fighting with a rugged revolver."
But, breakable or not, Grace won't be using her gun much anyway. Nakanishi also explains to Automaton that while "of course, there will be boss battles," Requiem players should expect subtle fight scenes in the style of 1996's Resident Evil or 1998's Resident Evil 2 rather than "flashy" opportunities for bloodlust, "like in games that emphasize gun shooting action." People will instead have to "expand their exploration area in a closed space and overcome obstacles using their wits," Nakanishi explains.
As you adjust to Requiem's environment, Grace will too. She's "scared at first," Nakanishi says, "but the situation eventually causes her to snap, and she becomes able to fight her enemies.
"Being able to experience this process of growth together with the protagonist is one of the highlights of the game." Even the most delicate skin can grow calloused.
