# Mistakes Were Made | Kurt & Lucy Gotcha Covered Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTTOZe3LS4E Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/vTTOZe3LS4E Generated: 2026-03-07T17:35:18.539+00:00 --- ## 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. ![Screenshot at 00:00: Kurt and Lucy enthusiastically begin their podcast episode, introducing the segment where they will cover the biggest gaming news and stories.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/vTTOZe3LS4E/00-00-00.jpg) **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. ## Detailed Analysis Kurt and Lucy finalize their ranking of the main Resident Evil games, with Kurt ultimately placing the 'Resident Evil 4' remake at number one, which Lucy initially disagreed with. Kurt argues that the best entries in the series are those that focus on survival horror mechanics, citing 'Resident Evil 2' remake as a strong example. He expresses that games like 'Resident Evil 5' and 'Resident Evil 6' fail because they prioritize action and large-scale set pieces over suspense and horror, which he feels are the core of the franchise. Lucy points out that Capcom seems to be moving back towards horror, citing the success of recent entries and their focus on narrative elements like the 'Whispering Dead' storyline. They discuss the success of the 'Resident Evil 4' remake, noting its massive sales figures, and Kurt suggests that the game is successful because it found a balance between modernizing the action while retaining the horror atmosphere, unlike the pure action focus of RE5 and RE6. The conversation shifts to the modding community, where Kurt praises mods that fix issues, such as adding a third-person camera to the original 'Resident Evil 4' or correcting the narrative flow of later games. Later, they move to the drawing segment, where Kurt draws a sad, mustachioed, blob-like creature with an umbrella, which Lucy correctly identifies as the Pokémon Pumpkaboo. The episode concludes with them thanking the audience and signing off. ### Ranking Discussion - Kurt and Lucy finalize their controversial Resident Evil main line ranking, with Kurt placing RE4 Remake at #1 and arguing that horror/narrative focus (like RE2 Remake) is superior to action-heavy titles like RE5 and RE6. ### Capcom Strategy - Lucy notes that Capcom seems to be returning to horror, citing a successful demo clip and the perceived need to appease the core fanbase, even if it means sacrificing some commercial appeal. ### Game Critique - Kurt praises 'Resident Evil 0' for its hardcore survival horror elements but criticizes 'Resident Evil 4' original for its fixed camera angles, which he feels limits player agency compared to modern remakes. ### Community Influence - They discuss how the modding community often fixes perceived design flaws in official games, like adding third-person perspectives to older titles. ### Drawing Game - The segment transitions to drawing, where Kurt sketches a sad, mustachioed, blob-like creature with an umbrella, which Lucy identifies as the Pokémon Pumpkaboo. ### Final Thoughts - Kurt concedes that the success of games like 'Resident Evil 4' remake shows Capcom can balance action and horror, but he still prefers the horror focus, concluding the show by thanking the audience. ![Screenshot at 03:54: Kurt enthusiastically shows the audience his drawing of the sad, mustachioed, blob-like creature on his tablet.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/vTTOZe3LS4E/00-03-54.jpg) ![Screenshot at 09:54: Kurt reacts with excitement after Lucy correctly guesses the Pokémon drawn in the drawing game segment.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/vTTOZe3LS4E/00-09-54.jpg) ![Screenshot at 33:15: Lucy is shown wearing a large, colorful hamburger hat while explaining her reasoning about the Sims 4 expansion packs.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/vTTOZe3LS4E/00-33-15.jpg) ![Screenshot at 39:34: The reveal screen for the first drawing challenge shows the official Pokémon \(Grookey\) next to Kurt's drawing \(a blue lizard-like creature emerging from mud\).](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/vTTOZe3LS4E/00-39-34.jpg)