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Introduction by Evil Resident:
The Resident Evil/Biohazard series is home to hundreds of different monsters, created by a vast assortment of mutagens. Virus Analysis is my attempt to categorize and explain all of them.
My primary passion as a fan has always been for the monsters, and the mythology behind them. So, I created a write up on the t-Phobos Virus one day after a play through of Revelations 2, a sort of spiritual successor to an analysis on the Mold I made shortly before. I choose the name “Virus Analysis” on the spot, which is probably evident in how generic it sounds. I had fun with it and so decided to afterwards analyze Uroboros, another virus featured in Revelations 2. Pretty soon I had created a series covering everything in the series. Or almost everything – I plan on continuing to gather information and create new articles.
Virus Analysis was largely inspired by the wonderful "Biology of Evil". However, while Biology sought to explain the viruses and monsters of Resident Evil with real-life scientific principles, Virus Analysis instead aims to explain these elements using the fantasy science portrayed in the games and other media. It is a collection of official information, along with conjecture formed from observations. Primarily, Virus Analysis “connects the dots”, so to speak, and explains phenomenon by comparing it to established facts and principles.
For example, Wesker’s Report II establishes that the reactivation of the virus in response to damage (V-ACT) is an innate attribute of Progenitor-based viruses, and Inside of Biohazard: The Darkside Chronicles suggests G mutations are related to the V-ACT seen in Crimson Heads. Using this as a precedence, many other similar situations can be linked to V-ACT, like Wesker only becoming super human after his death at the hands of the Tyrant.
Virus Analysis uses many theories alongside canon information, but these are always marked with “it could be”, “it's possible”, “maybe”, and other quantifiers that should create a distinction. It is an ever-evolving work, and will be constantly updated as new information becomes available. Some information may be proven false as new sources come to light, and I will strive to make corrections and keep the editorials as accurate as possible. Some editorials also cover material and subjects that may not be considered relevant to the main Resident Evil canon established by CAPCOM, but rather exist in their own universes.
I hope Virus Analysis brings you a greater appreciation for how complex, well thought out, and creative Resident Evil can be. Enjoy!
Special Thanks:
I’d like to thank some people who made this possible:
Yama and those at Biohaze for having me and serving as a launching platform for Virus Analysis.
Project Umbrella and Crimson Head Elder for the amazing translations and interviews without which my understanding of lore would be limited to what is officially available in English.
News Bot, Nóra, CVXfreak, Welsh, Rodney S. Holbrook/USS Command, Dr Wunderbar, TheBatman, and Agent Red Jackal for providing other translations or rare info.
Everyone who supported me along the way.
And very special thanks to Reenbean for her wonderful editing of images/textures, banner creation and making the article look fantastic. And to BSAArklay, for having me on this great site, providing the vast majority of pictures (including all the ripped textures), translations, and putting everything together so well.
Sources:
The dimensions of monsters from Resident Evil and Resident Evil 0 come from BIO HAZARD Director's Cut Official Perfect Guide -Inside of BIO HAZARD- and biohazard 0 Kaitai Shinsho. These were provided by BSAArklay.
Analysis Links
You can use the drop-down menu to the left and navigate there, or select which viral analysis you wish to view below.
Monster Links
Monster Links
Many of the monsters covered in Virus Analysis, in order of the first entries they appear in.
Main Games
Resident Evil |
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Resident Evil 2 |
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Resident Evil 3 |
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Code:Veronica |
Albinoid, Alexia (Form 2, Form 3), Alexia Pod, Ant, Bat, Bandersnatch, Black Widow (Giant Black Widow), D.I.J., Gulp Worm, Hunter II (Sweeper), Monster Steve, Moth (Parasite), Nosferatu, T-078 |
Resident Evil 0 |
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Resident Evil 4 |
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Revelations |
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Resident Evil 5 |
Adjule, Big Man Majini, Blob, Bui Kichwa, Cephalo, Chainsaw Majini, Duvalia, Executioner Majini (Red Executioner Majini), Gatling Gun Majini, Giant Majini, Kipepeo, Irving, Licker β, Majini (Wetlands Majini, Base Majini) Ndesu, P30 Jill, Popokarimu, Progenitor Zombie, Reaper, U-8, Uroboros Test Subject (Uroboros Mkono, Uroboros Aheri), Uroboros Wesker |
Revelations 2 |
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Resident Evil 6 |
Side Games
Survivor |
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Dead Aim |
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Outbreak |
Axe Man, Drainer, Evil Shade, Flying Bugs, Giant Leech, Green Zombie, Hornbill, Huge Plant, Hunter R (Hunter μ), Ivy (Outbreak), Leech Man (t-Leech), Mega Bite (Giga Bite), Nyx, Rafflesia, Scissor Tail, Suspended, T-0400TP, Thanatos, Twist Upper, Tyrant C, Zombie Elephant, Zombie Hyena, Zombie Lion |
The Umbrella Chronicles |
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The Darkside Chronicles |
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Operation Raccoon City |
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Umbrella Corps |
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Resistance |
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Gun Survivor 2 |
Supplements
Scrapped Monsters |
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Comics/Manga |
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CGI Works |
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Stage Plays |
Community Feedback
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NewsBot: "These articles are an invaluable resource for understanding how the viruses and other organisms in the series work in a concise manner, with great attention to official material that cannot be found elsewhere."
DoktorWunderbar: "Very thorough and well researched, Pulls together even some of the most obscure elements of the series."
RE_Neptune: (Resident Evil Podcast Host and Staff member) "A super detailed look at the series most prominent viral agents. Assessing the scientific consequences of infection, this analysis confidently explores how and why BOWs over the years have been created."
LunarIndieStudios: (Owner of Lunar Indie Studios YouTube Channel) "Evil Resident's article(s) on viral agents and parasitic weaponry are absolutely top notch! Extremely detailed, observant, greater than most official documentation that Capcom themselves had produced. A must-read for any fan of the Resident Evil game series!"
YokeDatOneBloke: "An amazing source that makes a lot of the hard to follow elements in the series easy to understand."
TheOracleDragon: (Staff member at Crimson-Head.com) "Very informative, useful and insightful about the various viruses and others of the Resident Evil series. Certainly something to read and learn!"
Psyniac_123: (CEO of First Aid Spray Podcast) "An utterly comprehensive guide that promises that even the most diehard fan will learn something."
WeskersReport: "The most thorough analysis on the series viruses to date."
Ruvik: "Evil Resident's analysis are a must-read if you want to discover more lore elements as well as interesting theories. The fact that each analysis gathers and combines multiple information coming from all the RE-related material available gives a comprehensive in-depth understanding of the numerous viruses, parasites and BOWs that populate the franchise."
Reen Hearst: "Evil Resident's Viral Analysis covers the entirety of the BIO-verse and its viruses. From the origins of the fabled Progenitor, to the legion of B.O.W.s produced via strain variants, this holy grail of in-depth detail will either answer your many questions, or have you asking more. It's a revealing read for Resident Evil fans both new and old!"
ResiEvilChic96: "An awesome informative read of the viruses that is the core of the series' plot(s). A must read for any fan looking to know more of the history of the series. Insightful and in depth analysis of the viruses that shape the plots of the lore."
USS_CMD: "EvilResident's articles are a shining example of love, passion and respect for the series that any and all fans of the lore should treat themselves too a read."
BSAArklay: "Some of the best most thorough articles in the entire history of this community. Essential read for any Resident Evil/Biohazard fans who want to expand their knowledge of the lore surrounding the viral elements. Extremely proud and lucky to host them at the website. EvilResident has a brilliant mind for breaking down the Viral aspects and explaining them in layman terms."