Resident Evil Requiem asks you to play two very different heroes. If you jump in expecting one style, you will waste resources. These tips come from Gfinity's beginner guide, Wikipedia and Capcom's official page, and cover the basics that matter most in the first hours.
Key takeaways
- Grace is survival horror: scarce resources, stealth, crafting from enemy blood.
- Leon is action: firearms, melee, bosses and weapon upgrades.
- Save at typewriters; ink ribbons are needed on harder difficulty.
- Use melee and shove moves to save ammo, and aim for heads.
Two heroes, two playstyles
Grace Ashcroft is an FBI analyst sent to the hotel where her mother was murdered eight years earlier, according to Capcom. When you play Grace, resources are scarce and stealth is a real option. She crafts healing items, ammo and gadgets from enemy blood and cannot upgrade weapons, according to Wikipedia.
Leon S. Kennedy is the veteran agent. His sections are action heavy, with firearms, melee attacks, boss fights and weapon upgrades through tracker points.
Saving your game
Gfinity's guide explains that you save at typewriters. On harder difficulties you need ink ribbons to save, so do not use them without thinking. On easier difficulties saves are unlimited. If you are new to the series, an easier mode takes away the stress of running out of ribbons.
Five habits that keep you alive
- Aim for the head. Gfinity notes that killing enemies cleanly stops zombies from transforming.
- Use melee. A shove or a kick can save a bullet when an enemy is staggered.
- Walk or crouch as Grace. Moving slowly keeps you quiet.
- Check the map. It shows rooms with items you have not picked up, so you do not waste time.
- Save when you feel safe. Do not wait until after a tough fight with no healing left.
Managing your inventory
Do not hoard. Healing items are for emergencies, but ammo you never use is wasted. If you carry a rifle for a boss fight that never comes, you may be short on pistol ammo. Check the weapon you are actually using and craft or pick up for that.
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FastestFursenWatch before you jump in
Many streamers play Requiem live. Watching a few minutes on our Resident Evil hub is a good way to see how the two playstyles feel. If you are unsure if the game fits you, read our review roundup first.
