Mistakes Were Made | Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered

Quick Overview

Kurt and Lucy complete their controversial Resident Evil main line ranking, placing 'Resident Evil 4' remake at number one and concluding that the series' strength lies in its horror elements, despite acknowledging the commercial success of action-oriented entries like 'Resident Evil 5'. The episode ends with a drawing segment where Kurt draws a sad, mustachioed blob with an umbrella, which Lucy identifies as Pumpkaboo, and they discuss how the success of the mainline games influences Capcom's approach to spinoffs and new releases.

Key Points: Kurt and Lucy definitively rank the main line Resident Evil games, placing the 'Resident Evil 4' remake at number one. Kurt argues that the series' best work, like 'Resident Evil 0' (which he rates low), is when it leans into horror and narrative elements, rather than pure action. The hosts discuss the controversy surrounding 'Resident Evil 5' (which Kurt rates low) and 'Resident Evil 6' (which Lucy rates lower), noting their focus on large-scale action over horror. Lucy shares her expectation that Capcom will continue to release horror-focused games like 'Resident Evil 9' (which she predicts will be announced soon) because the horror elements are what resonate with the core fanbase. During a drawing segment, Kurt draws a sad, mustachioed, blob-like creature with an umbrella, which Lucy correctly identifies as the Pokémon Pumpkaboo. The discussion touches on the success of mods in the Resident Evil community, noting that mods often fix perceived issues in official releases, such as the third-person camera in 'Resident Evil 4' original.

Context: The hosts, Kurt and Lucy, are recording an episode of their podcast, 'Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered,' where they are finalizing their subjective ranking of the main Resident Evil video game series. They use cards to reveal prompts and discuss their opinions, often leading to humorous disagreements. This episode focuses on settling the final spots on their list and moving on to a drawing game segment that requires them to guess a Pokémon based on a sketch.