Resident Evil has always been a franchise marked by controversy, from allegations of racism in its fifth installment to criticisms of oversexualizing a female antagonist after a positive fan reception. These controversies often center on specific characters, resulting in a long list of polarizing figures throughout the series' nearly thirty-year history. For example, Sheva Alomar has been viewed as a positive representation of African women in Resident Evil 5, yet she is also criticized as one of the franchises worst sidekicks.