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Resident Evil 5 : Cut Content and History (PART 2)

The Obsessive Gamer

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Dive into the hidden history of Resident Evil 5 as we uncover the most shocking pivots and controversial changes made during its turbulent development. In this second chapter, we explore the "lost" survival horror mechanics that were scrapped for action, the massive character redesigns triggered by media outcry, and the bizarre creatures left on the cutting room floor. From the original vision for Jill Valentine to the secrets of the beta environments, we are piecing together the story of the ambitious, terrifying masterpiece that Capcom almost released.

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https://www.crimson-head.com/articles...
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Rebuilding Resident Evil 5 (The Post-Mikami Era)
1:28 - The 2007 Re-Reveal: A Next-Gen Vision
2:24 - The Co-op Gamble and the Racism Controversy
5:10 - Redesigning Sheva and Incorporating Split-Screen
6:34 - Reworking Wesker and the Fate of Jill Valentine
7:16 - Replacing Zombies: The Birth of the Majini
8:55 - The Scrapped Monsters and Beta Enemy Designs
9:31 - Cutting the Scale: The "Lost" Levels and Open Areas
12:28 - Beta Weapons and the Mystery Scroll
13:35 - The Lost Merchant and Anthony Hopkins?
15:00 - Cut Dialogue: "God" Wesker and Cheesier Chris
17:16 - The Origin of Lost in Nightmares & Desperate Escape
18:48 - Launch Reception: Success vs. Survival Horror Roots
20:50 - Recovering the Cut Content (The Gold Edition)
23:12 - The Legacy of Capcom’s Bestselling Sequels

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20 Comments

@TheObsessiveGamer Creator 4 months ago Pinned

Would you like a Resident Evil 6 : History and Cut Content next?

@algreen8414 4 months ago

Now I wanna play the scrapped re5

@RetiredAccountz9 4 months ago

7:14 "in the end, went against that idea." I love that line because she hasn't been in a Resident Evil game chronologically since then, so it's basically like she's dead

@harrycarson6526 4 months ago

15:31 that line is actually used in the game

@Luffione_ 4 months ago (edited)

There's nothing better than watching part two while I eat, and enjoy a cold one.

@TrueUnnamedHero 4 months ago

4:24 so when he was in the midwest killing mostly white zombies it was nothing to think about. These guys were and are such idiots. It almost robbed us of a very unique setting.

@BramTheDemon 4 months ago (edited)

I won't speak much on the racism controversy, but I will say that they were being accurate to who it was that would become infected. RE5 takes place in West Africa, which has an 85-90% black population. And even if they had the game set in South Africa, where most of the white population is, that percentage would only be 7.5% of whites. Take that as you will.

As for the game itself, I played it several years after it released and ended up really liking it. I didn't even mind Sheva's AI that much. The story is pretty much what I love in a RE game. A hammy, over the top bundle of fun.

@unsavourylittlerunt 4 months ago (edited)

15:20 This isn't cut, it's from the hangar fight (as well as a handful of the other voice clips)

@SkereKelel 4 months ago

Re5 is a timeless classic, the co-op makes it so replayable.

@mrrussian3534 4 months ago (edited)

10:30 so thats why there is a scorpion MACHINEGUN at public assembly in the campaign, thats a cute callback

@LucyTohsaka 4 months ago

I just played this game for the first time some days ago...! I was surprised by how diverse the levels were, doing different stuff in each level... also, I was surprised that Chris wasn't serious and stoic... he was very talkative and expressive, and cared for Sheeva and Jill... wich also makes me think why he was serious and stoic at the Revelations game, since it's supposed to be before RE5... also, loved how during the Wesker boss fight at the ship, Wesker would throw missiles at you with his bare hands LMAO

@trafalgar47official47 4 months ago

The decision Capcom made and the way they formulated and sold it, was very professional. I would have liked the original campaign and set pieces without the forced co-op, but still RE5 is a very nice game.

@Splendastepdad 3 months ago

i feel like the motorcycle scene was supposed to be an all out fight with lots of QTE

@zackwarrington7272 4 months ago

I really hate when people say "The Rahcist one" Like knock it off, No one said a damn thing about RE4 when it was made. Adam Sessler just being a weirdo.

@blumiu2426 4 months ago

I hope the development history of these games does away with the illusion of many RE fans that everything is planned out. I think it's rare for games to have a scenario writer that's trusted or something written out to conclusion to work with. Capcom knows gameplay very well, but anything else it seems they wing it or figure out along the way. To some degree, it's biting them the longer the series keeps going and makes less and less sense.

@Chigurh007 4 months ago

Thank you for this video mate!

@TH3SLEEPING 4 months ago

@16:53 This is very reminiscent of the OG RE4 "1998" prologue.

@bobafett4265 4 months ago

Glad to see our guy finish the saga of RE5's making of, release and legacy, it's kinda nuts how trends changing lead to it getting a full blown Co-op mode for better or for worse, still I know there were plans for RE5 to allow players to play as downed chopper team at one point in development and another that allowed you to play as the doomed squad up against what would be Chris and Sheva's first encounter with Uroboros after that squad gets destroyed by it, pretty crazy stuff.

@johnathonhand8570 4 months ago

My personal favorite RE game, love the anesthetics, the story, and the gameplay! Playing with friends is a nice bonus! It has its issues, but ultimately a great entry in the Resident Evil series!