Survival in a zombie apocalypse

Area of Science:

• Video Game Analysis
• Cultural Studies
• Media Studies

Background:

• The Resident Evil 3 remake's development predates the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The game's themes and atmosphere resonate with current global events and societal moods.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze how the Resident Evil 3 remake mirrors contemporary societal conditions.
• To explore the thematic relevance of the game in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.

Main Methods:

• Thematic analysis of the Resident Evil 3 remake's narrative and gameplay.
• Comparative study of game elements and real-world societal anxieties.

Main Results:

• The game's depiction of urban decay and survival resonates with pandemic-induced societal stresses.
• Elements such as resource scarcity and the breakdown of social order in the game mirror real-world concerns.

Conclusions:

• The Resident Evil 3 remake serves as an unintentional reflection of the anxieties and challenges of the modern era.
• Video games can offer insights into societal conditions, even when not explicitly designed to do so.