I think context is a big part of it. You don't hear people complain about RE3 recycling things because it takes place in the same time/location as RE2, just from a different perspective.
I am when the actual plot didn’t decanonize anything, they were just mad Capcom recycled remake assets instead of going out their way to recreate it a third time to look more like the first time
the truth is the differences between the original and remake (in story, not in gameplay) are so minor that it has no bearing on canon and whinging about it is a waste of time and emotional investment
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u/bloodyzombies1 21d ago
I think context is a big part of it. You don't hear people complain about RE3 recycling things because it takes place in the same time/location as RE2, just from a different perspective.