The Resident Evil franchise is back and bigger than ever before. While Resident Evil has remained pretty popular since its very debut back in 1996, there was definitely a moment there in the 2010s where it dipped a little, likely due to the disappointing release of Resident Evil 6. But with Resident Evil 7's triumphant return to form in 2017, the franchise has only seen growth, finding a perfect balance of nostalgia and originality thanks to its new release schedule that cycles between excellent sequels and incredible remakes.