Summary

• Relive the classic Resident Evil experience with a new Half-Life 2 mod that brings back the iconic fixed camera angles.
• TWHL Tower: Source offers a floor heavily inspired by old-school Resident Evil titles, complete with forced camera angles and cutscenes.
• While Resident Evil 9 is still a few years away, fans can enjoy this mod for free, showcasing creative twists and nostalgic gameplay elements.

Love it or hate it, one of the most iconic parts of the classic Resident Evil games is the fixed camera so fans looking for a nostalgia trip before the ninth game drops should check out this new Half-Life 2 mod. Modern iterations of Capcom's ever-popular survival-horror series have ditched the fixed perspective, instead opting for a first-person view in the new entries and an over-the-shoulder camera in recent remakes. While they certainly play better for it, there's no denying that the forced angles added to the atmosphere and tension.

Those looking to recapture that experience should check out the recently released "TWHL Tower: Source" mod on ModDB which challenged Half-Life 2 creators to each make a floor in a sprawling tower built with the Source engine.

Out of the 18 total floors, one is heavily inspired by the old-school Resident Evil titles: As demonstrated in a video ed to X (formerly Twitter ) by blasko_art, upon entering the floor, players have their perspective shifted and each new door is presented as a cutscene. The effect is incredible and should satisfy those who can't wait for Resident Evil 9.

What's Happening With Resident Evil 9?

It's Definitely Happening

When it comes to the future of the Resident Evil franchise, Capcom has shared almost nothing. The company has confirmed that legendary game director Koshi Nakanishi, known for his work on the horrifying Resident Evil VII, is returning to helm the project and the creative has an idea that he describes as "substantial." As for further information, rumors continue to swirl regarding the nature of the game with some supposed insiders alleging that it will be an open-world take on the formula fans have come to know and love.

Resident Evil enthusiasts are also trying to figure out who could star in the ninth game given that Ethan Winters' story is confirmed to have ended in Resident Evil: Village. Given that Chris Redfield played a dominant role in the last mainline entry, some suspect that others want Leon S. Kennedy to shine again after his starring role in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

Whatever the future holds, the next Resident Evil is probably still a few years away so players should check out TWHL Tower: Source in the meantime. Aside from the excellent level focusing on bringing back the forced camera angles, there is a wealth of other maps with creative twists to keep the mod fresh. It's completely free and given the amount of effort that went into bringing the mod to life, it's definitely worth a look.

Source: TWHL Tower: Source Development Team/ModDB, blasko_art/X