Resident Evil 6 (2012)
Resident Evil 6 is a 2012 shooter video game made by Capcom.
A new bioterrorist threat and a new virus called C have spread across three continents, and Resident Evil 6 responds by splitting into three interlocking campaigns played by Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and a mercenary named Jake Muller. Each campaign has its own tone, pacing, and enemy types, and the three storylines cross and converge in ways that reward playing all of them. The game leans harder into action than any previous entry, with a new shooting-while-moving mechanic and co-operative play at the center of the design.
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What is Resident Evil 6 about?
A new bioterrorist threat and a new virus called C have spread across three continents, and Resident Evil 6 responds by splitting into three interlocking campaigns played by Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and a mercenary named Jake Muller. Each campaign has its own tone, pacing, and enemy types, and the three storylines cross and converge in ways that reward playing all of them. The game leans harder into action than any previous entry, with a new shooting-while-moving mechanic and co-operative play at the center of the design.
When was Resident Evil 6 released?
Resident Evil 6 was released on 2 October 2012.
Who made Resident Evil 6?
Resident Evil 6 was made by Capcom.
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