Resident Evil has gone through a lot of changes throughout the years as it attempts to experiment with the survival horror formula it pioneered in the 90s. More recent entries have attempted to reinvigorate the franchise's horror origins like Resident Evil 7, while Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 sought to adapt the series into a more action-oriented experience. Resident Evil Village tried to meld the two gameplay designs together into a mixed experience, but it wasn't the first entry to do so. Bringing the franchise into a new console generation, Resident Evil 4 balanced massive set-pieces and high action sequences with a horror atmosphere that many fans praised.