A 2005 over-the-shoulder survival horror/action game starring Leon S. Kennedy on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter, redefining third‑person aiming and pacing.
- Developer: Capcom Production Studio 4 (dir. Shinji Mikami)
- Genre: Survival horror, action-adventure
- Platforms: GameCube (2005) lead; later PS2, Wii, PS3/360, PS4/XB1/Switch, PC; separate 2023 remake
- Mechanics: Precision over-the-shoulder aiming, context melee, inventory attache case, Merchant upgrades, dynamic enemy reactions
- Notable: Highly influential camera/combat design, critical acclaim, popularized action‑leaning survival horror