The Resident Evil series is a successful franchise that has spanned multiple games and has birthed movie and television adaptations. Although the series began as a horror franchise that drew players in through its ability to maintain a tense, ominous atmosphere, its identity has changed over the years. Resident Evil 4 saw the series incorporating more action elements, and this trend only continued with Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6, which seemingly aspire to emulate action movies. With Resident Evil 7, however, Capcom decided to return the series to its roots and craft a terrifying horror game.