Unlike the Resident Evil live-action film series, Degeneration is set within the same universe as the original video game series. Claire's group is rescued; however, they are forced to leave the infected Greg. Having injected himself with the G-virus, he mutates and kills a squad of marines. [11][12] The next day, the film opened in Nagoya and Osaka.

Leon and Angela arrive at the facility and split up.

Angela realizes Downing manipulated Curtis, but Claire notes that even though this does not clear his name, he wanted to prevent another Raccoon City just like she, Leon, and Angela do. At this point, Davis is revealed to have been assassinated by Tricell, with the company deleting all of Davis's computer files on WilPharma and recovering G-Virus samples from Curtis's corpse. [30], At the 35th Saturn Awards, the film was nominated for Best DVD Release. Claire accompanies WilPharma Head Researcher Frederic Downing to their Harvardville research facility. [32][15], On September 14, 2010, Capcom and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a sequel to the film titled Resident Evil: Damnation, released in 2012. Resident Evil Degeneration Mobile App Game Review: Hardcore Goes Lite. Officers Angela Miller and Greg Glenn are joined by federal agent Leon S. Kennedy. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. It is the first full-length motion capture CG animation feature in Capcom's Resident Evil franchise. In the aftermath, Claire accuses Senator Davis of orchestrating everything in order to improve WilPharma stock.

Angela and Leon jump into a pool of water to avoid being burned alive. About to fall, Curtis grabs hold of Angela's leg but is shot in the head by Leon, and falls to his death. Gamers will be quick to recognize the Resident Evil name. Leon reunites with Claire, while Angela reunites with Curtis. [...] It's worth watching, but probably not more than once. It is the first full-length motion capture CG animation feature in Capcom's Resident Evil franchise. And for those of you who are more familiar with mobile platform gaming, the brand is still bound to ring a bell. [13] IGN also stated that the film "looks and feels like a 90-minute cut scene [...] which isn't to say that the movie is bad—it's not—just that it lacks a clear identity or voice. * Use your in-game PDA to collect intel, manage inventory and access maps. Resident Evil: Degeneration was released on UMD, DVD, and Blu-ray formats in December 2008 (on December 26 in Japan and December 27 in North America). Degeneration made its premiere at the 2008 Tokyo Game Show and was released theatrically on October 17, 2008.

Originally made by Ideaworks3D and Capcom for the Nokia N-Gage, they would later release an iOS version in May 2009, followed by Beeline Interactive's own BlackBerry version. Unlike the Resident Evil live-action film seri In November 2005, Harvardville Airport falls victim to a T-virus attack both from inside the terminal and a crashlanded airline plane. Downing used his alias to sell the viruses to a list of potential customers while researching the vaccine. showing what happens after Resident Evil 4. Curtis attacks them, seeing Leon as a threat and Angela as a mate. Leon reveals that a terrorist has threatened to unleash the T-virus throughout the U.S. should government officials involved in its creation not be revealed by midnight. Downing reveals plans to make a G-virus vaccine next, angering Claire because of its extreme danger. Leon reveals Davis is innocent; making Claire realize that Downing is the actual mastermind of the T-vaccine's destruction, the bombing of the research building, and the recent bioterrorism incidents. Resident Evil: Degeneration, known in Japan as Biohazard: Degeneration, is a 2008 Japanese adult animated biopunk action horror film directed by Makoto Kamiya. Leon reveals Downing confessed to being a former Umbrella researcher who stole both viruses and escaped prior to the Raccoon City incident and created his current identity. Resident Evil Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Want to start us off? Downing phones Claire, warning her about a man who has activated a time bomb. [13] A sneak-peek trailer of the first eight minutes of the film was also shown in the North American Home Theater of PlayStation Home. The next day, Leon and Claire meet with a despondent Angela. Resident Evil (1996) Resident Evil 2 (1998) Resident Evil 2 - Game.Com (1998) Resident Evil 2 - Tiger 99x (1999) Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999) Resident Evil CODE:Veronica (2000) Resident Evil Survivor (2000) Resident Evil Survivor 2 CODE:Veronica (2001) Resident Evil Gaiden (2001) Degeneration made its premiere at the 2008 Tokyo Game Show and was released theatrically on October 17, 2008. Claire briefly spots Curtis in the building's central garden, only for the bomb to detonate. The games feature different genres and settings, and were developed by the Japanese and Canadian branches of Capcom. As the sections are ejected, Leon and Angela evade Curtis, only to hang from a broken catwalk. In December, Capcom released Resident Evil: Degeneration, a full-length animated movie based on the publisher's popular survival horror action games. [11], The special features include the "Generation of Degeneration" featurette, character profiles, voice bloopers, a mock-up Leon interview, five trailers, two Resident Evil 5 trailers and previews. In December, Capcom released Resident Evil: Degeneration, a full-length animated movie based on the publisher's popular … [9][15], Nokia and Capcom created a game loosely based on the film for the N-Gage mobile gaming service. The film features Leon S. Kennedy as its main character and was theatrically released in 3D in Japan. [19][20][21], Even though the film had only a limited 2-week / 3-screen theatrical release in Japan, box office sales surpassed ¥40 million, mobilizing 33,000 people. [6][7] The Japanese singer and lyricist Anna Tsuchiya sang the ending theme for the film, titled "GUILTY".[8]. Resident Evil: Degeneration uses a true 3D engine to immerse players into this 3rd-person survival horror shooter. TerraSave worker Claire Redfield coincidentally runs into Senator Ron Davis, a vocal opponent of TerraSave, and they are forced to hide in the VIP lounge with Rani, niece of a TerraSave employee. By nightfall, the airport has been locked down by the local Special Response Team and the United States Army, aiding evacuated survivors. Meanwhile, Downing talks to General Grandé, a client of his eager to buy the T-virus now that news reports have revealed its potential, though he warns against using the G-virus. Resident Evil Survivor 2 CODE:Veronica (2001), Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles (2007), Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (2010), Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (2012), CAPCOM Brings Action-Packed Gaming to the iPhone and iPod Touch, https://residentevil.fandom.com/wiki/Resident_Evil:_Degeneration_(game)?oldid=826011. The game is loosely based on the 2008 film, Resident Evil: Degeneration. After shooting a glass partition to avoid drowning, the two find themselves in an underground area. [16] This game was released on December 18, 2008,[17] while the iPhone version was released on May 10, 2009.

Trucks from pharmaceutical corporation WilPharma arrive to administer a T-Virus vaccine they created, but are destroyed by explosives. Resident Evil: Degeneration is a 2008 mobile phone and smartphone game. [9][10] It received a limited theatrical release in Japan starting on October 17, 2008 in Shinjuku. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. A newspaper draped over Davis' face reveals that another company, Tricell Incorporated, has offered to purchase the now-bankrupt WilPharma. Inside Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire, New Duels Mode, And Revamped Rewards, AOC Streaming Among Us Works Because It's Genuine, Ghost Of Tsushima: Legends Raid Release Date And Requirements Confirmed. iOS device with Version 2.2.1 or higher (iOS). In the "Generation of Degeneration" special feature, the filmmakers explain that this film is in effect "Resident Evil 4.5", i.e. Curtis briefly regains control, telling Angela to run before losing himself again. During the ten days stay in Tokyo, the crew benefited from two studios for body and facial capture, then used 50 PCs, total of 200CPUs to do the rendering for 1300 cuts. Create a new topic. * "Laser targeting" allows the players to make aimed accurate shots. Leon saves Angela as the atrium garden begins to fall apart, with the wreckage temporarily crushing Curtis.

[14] It was later released in the European Union in January–February 2009.

Excusing himself, Downing leaves Claire in his office. In 2006, Capcom joined, but the production process did not start until a year later, after director Makoto Kamiya, screenwriter Shotaro Suga and Digital Frontier joined the project. Claire informs Leon about what Downing told her and learns that he and Angela have found the house of her brother Curtis on fire. Degeneration made its premiere in Japan on October 10, 2008 at the Tokyo Game Show. Meanwhile, Claire makes it to the command center, attempting to halt a biohazard alarm and open the building. [29][11] An estimated $11,232,337 were grossed from home media sales in the United States. The film was made by Capcom in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan. * Backgrounds, character models and objects are all rendered in full 3D. Meanwhile, news reports reveal Davis has resigned from office over allegations of insider stock trading with WilPharma stocks. "[27], Over 1.6 million DVD and Blu-ray units were sold worldwide. Resident Evil: Degeneration infects iPhone. The game is loosely based on the 2008 film, Resident Evil: Degeneration. However, the detection of Curtis triggers an outbreak containment failsafe in which the laboratory falls into the abyss to trap any infection. Sony Pictures Entertainment, the distributor of previous Resident Evil films, wanted to create a full CG film version of Biohazard.

Curtis reveals the American government's involvement in covering up Raccoon City's destruction. The game takes place in the airport from the early scenes of the film and also contains enemies not seen in the actual film but seen in previous games, such as Cerberuses and the three Tyrants from Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil Code: Veronica. Resident Evil: Degeneration, known in Japan as Biohazard: Degeneration (バイオハザード：ディジェネレーション, Baiohazādo: Dijenerēshon), is a 2008 Japanese adult animated biopunk action horror film directed by Makoto Kamiya.

Waiting for a contact to sell WilPharma information to, Downing mistakes a car containing Leon and Claire for his contact; soon after, he is arrested by the police for his crimes. [31] The Blu-ray version has received a high reputation in terms of functionality, such as receiving the "Best in Interactivity Award" at the 1st DEG Japan Awards hosted by Digital Entertainment Group Japan. [3] The film was made by Capcom in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan. [4] The main characters are Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, who appear together for the first time since the 1998 game Resident Evil 2. [1][11][12], Wired News criticized the "unrealistic animation, lame plot, and forced dialogue", noting that the film was "like a 90-minute-long videogame cut scene".