We continue our playthrough and discussion of Resident Evil: Director’s Cut. We explore the mansion and guardhouse, do battle with a few bosses, and discuss some interesting memos. We also discuss metaphysics, Benjamin Button, algebra, cowardly pilots, and why the end of the world would be sad.

This is the second of three episodes on Resident Evil: Director’s Cut. New episodes will be released every two weeks. We had a lot of fun and hope you do, too!

Time Stamps:

0:00-10:34 - Intro banter and getting scammed

10:34-16:34 - Begin exploring the mansion

16:34-18:20 - Interlude to discuss Schrödinger’s Cat

18:20-32:47 - Continue exploring the mansion and initial puzzles

32:47-35:44 - Yawn boss fight

35:44-43:17 - Mansion and Garden area

43:17-1:02:34 - Guardhouse

1:02:34-1:08:40 - Plant 42 boss fight

1:08:40-End - Return to the Mansion

Shoutout to Alex Aniel, whose book Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil, we consulted during this podcast. Another shoutout to Michael Everette Hensley, the composer of our podcast theme music.

We begin our journey with Resident Evil: Director’s Cut. We discuss our history with the series and the development, release, and legacy of the first game, as well as an in-depth discussion on each and every character. We also discuss blood types, Car Seat Headrest, having doubles of the mansion, French Canadians, Kyoshi Kurasawa, and unsuccessfully scamming Gamefly.

Our discussion of Resident Evil: Director's cut will span three episodes; new installments will be released every two weeks. This is the first of many fun shows, so check it out!

Time Stamps:

0:00-2:13 - Intro and Banter

2:13-7:05 - Our history with RE

7:05-11:20 - Initial impressions

11:20-54:29 - Character discussion

54:29-end - Development, release, and reception

Shoutout to Alex Aniel, whose book Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil, we consulted during this podcast. Another shoutout to Michael Everette Hensley, the composer of our podcast theme music.