Resident Evil flirted with multiplayer in the past with Outbreak, and the Mercenaries and Raid bolt-on modes. Capcom has decided that Resident Evil 3 needs a multiplayer counterpart, and given us this asymmetrical 4v1 game.
Four players pick from a selection of teenagers, unwittingly co-opted into the experiments of the fifth player, The Mastermind. Each has a set of abilities, unlocked with level progression, like combat and support role buffs. Maps have three areas to escape from, the teens needing to avoid monsters and traps while locating and solving puzzles. At the start, ammo, green herbs, and weapons can be bought with Umbrella Credits, earned or found in-game. The Mastermind (pick from Annette Birkin, Oswell Spencer, Alex Wesker, or newly created Daniel Fabron), has to kill or confound the teens…
