Tag: leon kennedy

“I don’t want any more regrets! Whatever it is, count me in.”

From: Resident Evil Requiem

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Grace Ashcroft

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from Capcom‘s latest entry in their long running survival horror series, Resident Evil Requiem. Taking place nearly three decades after the events of Resident Evil 2, the game has you controlling two characters. In some segments, you control Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst who is kidnapped as the villains of the story believe she holds the key to something they need. In other more action-centric segments, you control fan favorite Leon S. Kennedy, who gets involved in the kidnapping while investigating a string of mysterious deaths where all the people connected to it have one common element: they are all survivors of Raccoon City before it was destroyed.

The quote comes near the end of the game. Grace and Leon reunite in the ruins of Raccoon City. Leon, who had to traverse the city, recalls all of the horrors he encountered back then and how he couldn’t really save anyone. Leon then mentions he intends to go and face off against the villains, despite his deteriorating health. Grace volunteers to help Leon but he rebuffs her. Grace then delivers the quote, insisting as she needs to see this through.

Geek wisdom: When you are given the opportunity to do something, you must be willing to take the risk. You never know if it might be the best choice to just go for it. Additionally, if you don’t, you just might wonder for the rest of your life if you should have done it. Taking the plunge might be scary but it just might be the best choice you ever made.

“A bit of advice: try using knives next time. Works better for close encounters.”

From: Resident Evil 4

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Leon S. Kennedy

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from Capcom‘s Resident Evil 4, both the original and the Remake (sort of). The original version of Resident Evil 4 was a major landmark in video games as series creator Shinji Mikami decided to reinvent the series, focusing more on action elements while still keeping a lot of the horror which made the franchise popular. In the game, you control Leon S. Kennedy, a special agent of the United States tasked to rescue the President’s daughter, Ashley Graham, who had been kidnapped. However, what is supposed to be a rescue mission leads to a mission that might save the world.

The quote comes from the middle of the original game. As Leon searches for Ashley, she runs across Ada Wong, a mercenary he has had a previous encounter with before. The two fight but Leon gets the upper hand as he uses a close quarters weapon rather than Ada’s gun. As he holds the weapon close to Ada’s throat, Leon delivers the quote.

The quote also appears in Resident Evil 4 Remake. While it does happen pretty much in the same way, the quote has been altered a little bit.

Geek wisdom: Always try to use the right tool for the right situation. If you need to strike a nail, your best bet is to use a hammer. While another implement might work and you can try to improvise, always go for the proper tool whenever you can.

“You’re right hand comes off?”

From: Resident Evil 4

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Barry BurtonLeon S. Kennedy

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from Capcom’s Resident Evil 4. This was a major landmark in video games as series creator Shinji Mikami decided to reinvent the series, focusing more on action elements while still keeping a lot of the horror which made the franchise popular. It also popularized the over-the-shoulder camera angle we now see in a lot of 3rd person shooters.

The quote comes from the middle of the game. One of the game’s antagonists, Ramon Salazar, contacts rookie cop turned government agent Leon S. Kennedy via his comms. Ramon Salazar threatens Leon by stating he’s sending his “right hand” after him now. Leon then delivers the quote.

By the way, the subtitles from the original version of the game mistakenly says “you’re” instead of the more correct phrasing. As this is a direct quote from the original game, the title also shows the incorrect grammar instead of “your right hand comes off,” which is shown in later versions of Resident Evil 4.

Geek wisdom: Don’t take things too literally and try to read between the lines. There should be some room for more colorful language to get your point across to emphasize the tone you’re going for.