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1) Find Rebecca with Richard first?
Resident Evil (1996)

1) Find Rebecca with Richard first?

Learn the crucial choices and consequences of finding Rebecca with Richard first in Resident Evil (1996). Master the Serum delivery and CPR to ensure survival.

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Learn the crucial choices and consequences of finding Rebecca with Richard first in Resident Evil (1996). Master the Serum delivery and CPR to ensure survival.

Alright, let's talk about a pretty important early decision in Resident Evil: whether to find Rebecca with Richard first. This choice actually branches the story quite a bit, affecting how you handle later events, especially involving Rebecca and Plant 42. It's all about timing and what happens if you get poisoned later on.

Walkthrough
  1. 1

    Where: You're in the hallway where Richard is located.

    What you see: Richard is present, and Rebecca will appear. Your goal is to interact with them.

    What you do: This depends on which mode you're playing.

    • Classic Mode: Rebecca will ask you to fetch Serum for Richard. You need to go get it and bring it back to them.
  2. 2
    Rebirth Mode: You won't need to get Serum. Instead, you'll need to perform CPR on Richard using the DS microphone. Blow into the mic to inflate his chest, but be careful not to overdo it or take too long, as he can die.

  3. 3

    Where: Back in the room with Richard and Rebecca (or where Richard was).

    What you see: The outcome of your actions in Step 1.

    What you do: This is where the consequences play out based on your timing.

    • If you deliver the Serum/resurrect Richard ON TIME: Rebecca is safe until your first encounter with Yawn. If you don't get poisoned by Yawn, she's safe for the rest of the game. If you DO get poisoned by Yawn, Chris will collapse, and you'll switch to controlling Rebecca to get Serum for Chris. If you get this Serum to Chris quickly, Rebecca remains safe and will help you make the V-Jolt for Plant 42. However, if you take too long as Rebecca getting Serum for Chris, she won't appear in the Guardhouse, and Chris has to fight Plant 42 alone. You'll also hear Rebecca scream upstairs after killing your first Hunter back in the mansion.
  4. 4
    If you take TOO LONG delivering the Serum to Richard/resurrecting him: Rebecca will be gone, and Richard will be dead. If you later get poisoned by Yawn, Chris has to get the Serum for himself because Rebecca won't help. You also won't find Rebecca in the Guardhouse, meaning you'll fight Plant 42 solo. Upon returning to the mansion and killing your first Hunter, you'll hear Rebecca scream upstairs.
Tips
  • Pay close attention to the dialogue and prompts, especially during the CPR sequence in Rebirth Mode. Richard's life is literally in your hands (and your breath!).
  • In Classic Mode, prioritize getting the Serum for Richard. The sooner you get it back, the better Rebecca's chances later on.
  • If you get poisoned by Yawn, remember that how quickly you act as Rebecca to get Serum for Chris is super important for the Plant 42 fight.
  • Don't ignore screams! If you hear Rebecca scream upstairs after killing a Hunter, it means something bad has happened, and you missed a crucial window.

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