

I like this, we still fight creatures that behave like zombies, but it's a fresh take on the video game formula while also keeping it within the biological horror theme.Īnd, again, while initially it's a bit bizarre that Leon is just going around killing not even zombies but just a bunch of angry farmers out to shishkebab him and his European police allies with pitchforks, turns out that the Ganado are, well, basically humans that play host to the Plagas parasite. Pretty creepily, the 'sinister fake cult' aspect of Los Illuminados actually plays into why the nameless villagers were all indoctrinated into taking the Plagas parasite voluntarily, since it's basically disguised as a baptism ritual for the locals. As Leon moves through the dilapidated village it's clear that while the Ganado are smart enough to follow orders and use tools like torches or farming equipment, they have basically given up on living normal lives, leaving a lot of their homes, food and livestock completely ignored.

well, they're clearly out of their minds and are quite literally used as "livestock", which is what 'ganado' really means. It doesn't quite feel as uncomfortable as the next game, though, because the Ganado are. there's always a bit of an unease when you play a game starring a white blond man protagonist going in and killing a bunch of people from another race. Ada then steals the 'Dominant Plagas' parasite sample and leaves on her own, while Leon successfully rescues Ashley and escapes the exploding island through a jet-ski.Īll the enemies in this game are given the names from Spanish words, which is pretty cool! And.

With Ada's help, Leon confronts Osmund Saddler, who mutates into a grotesque, giant form, and ultimately blows up the cult leader with Ada's help. Leon kills Krauser after a prolonged battle, before finding Ashley and using Luis's machine and directions to burn out the Plagas parasite within himself and Ashley. Ultimately, Leon's way is barred by his former military comrade, Jack Krauser, who now works as an Umbrella agent infiltrating Los Illuminados. Leon also discovers a high-tech research facility, fighting through not only the Illuminados militia but also the monstrous B.O.W.'s that Saddler unleashes from within.

Ada Wong assists Leon with getting to the island before buggering off to do her own thing, while Leon fights against the Los Illuminados militia on the island, equipped with better weaponry than the ones in the mainland.
