Friends Per Second Why Resident Evil Requiem is absolutely peak ft. TheSphereHunter (FPS #89)
Mar 1, 2026
Susie Hunter (TheSphereHunter), Resident Evil-focused YouTuber, joins to share spoiler-free impressions of Resident Evil Requiem. They praise the game’s production and confident tone. Conversations cover Grace’s tense survival play versus Leon’s action focus. They also discuss narrative payoffs, fan-service balance, and whether to play RE2/4 remakes first.
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Sony May Reevaluate PC Ports Based On Returns
- Sony's PC ports strategy gives incremental profit and new audience growth, but returns may be smaller than expected.
- Hosts speculate Sony might scale back PC ports if margins or strategic value don't meet expectations.
Susie Treated Requiem Release Like A Holiday
- Susie (TheSphereHunter) called Resident Evil Requiem a holiday and says Capcom kept major parts hidden pre-release to preserve surprise.
- She replayed the opening Grace section multiple times and savored collecting bottles and small details.
Requiem's Dual Protagonists Create Purposeful Contrast
- Requiem balances two protagonists: Grace's vulnerable, low-damage survival play and Leon's confident action-heavy play, creating deliberate tonal contrast.
- Susie notes the game makes you sympathize with Grace's zombies then lets Leon obliterate them.